The intentionally misleading Twitter account @Bitcoin has once again been penalized by the popular social media network — this time, in the form of a suspension. Users on Twitter may report accounts for, among other things, tweeting spam and/or pretending to be someone else — both of which one … Read …

Instead, let's allow ourselves a few minutes to concentrate on the real important talking point from the big game. No, not Paul Pogba having bits of blue in his hair, but the fact an official Manchester United Twitter account tweeted James Rodriguez's name – an action that will almost certainly …

Under the leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, who has called Twitter, “the worst menace to society , Turkey has also formed more than half of court orders for takedown requests. Of the 6,138 non-court order based legal requests for content removal, 3,828 came from Turkey. Three percent of … Read …

1) You have turned down parliament's request to answer questions about Facebook's role in our referendum three times. What gives? It was a polite request. If you were a British citizen or a British company, parliament could compel you. That you've refused – three times – raises urgent questions about … …

"It's not just Facebook, it's also Google, it's Amazon. The deal with the internet is that you give up some of your personal information in order to get a service." While the scare has exposed just how vulnerable our data can be in a digital age, experts say we often …

A new study by the University of Queensland has found that leaving Facebook can rapidly decrease stress levels. Of 138 active Facebook users involved with the study, half were told to stop using the site for five days. The research team tested this group's levels of cortisol (a stress hormone) …

The separation of services also has helped reduce wait times in the waiting room and made things run more smoothly. Another change the department is working on is streamlining customer service in general, Fahy-Box said. “We're really trying to improve our customer service,” she said. “We have put … Read More

The UK's home secretary will call on social media firms to clampdown on gang-related content following a spate of deadly attacks in London. Amber Rudd is expected to urge the platforms to make it more explicit that violent gang material, including music and video, is forbidden from their sites, according … …

Social media is used by more than 70 per cent of people aged over 65 who use the internet in the South East. A recent nationwide YouGov study found that Facebook was the most popular social media platform used by over 65s in the South East, with 61 per cent …

Egypt's top Islamic body has banned a social media game that allegedly entices teenagers to commit suicide, saying it contains elements that are prohibited by Islam. Dar al Iftaa, the Egyptian institute responsible for religious matters, issued the ban on the game after Egyptian media reported several … Read More