media (@media@eicker.news)
TikTok's EU audience has grown to 178 million monthly active recipients, an increase of 8 million from the previous reporting period: The platform published its latest EU content enforcement and transparency report covering July-December 2025, providing insight into how it handles information requests and moderation rules under the EU Digital Services Act. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/tiktok-publishes-latest-eu-usage-enforcement-data/813446/ #Media #SocialMedia #AI
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objects (@objects@social.espeweb.net)
Resist ‘dangerous and socially unacceptable’ age checks for social media, scientists warn https://www.politico.eu/article/age-check-social-media-scientist-warning/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #CybersecurityandDataProtection #SocialMedia #Technology #Security #Privacy
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Bellingen (@Bellingen@mastodon.au)
Watch the Enshittificator
"Digital products and services keep getting worse. In the new report Breaking Free: Pathways to a fair technological future, the Norwegian Consumer Council has delved into enshittification and how to resist it. The report shows how this phenomenon affects both consumers and society at large, but that it is possible to turn the tide." >>
https://vimeo.com/1168468796
#Enshittification #PlatformDecay #crapification #platforms #degradation #BigTech #BusinessModel #SocialMedia #services #accountability #laws #transparency #TechnologyAssessment #TA #internet
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syneixai (@syneixai@mastodon.social)
**Meta** is in court as a woman claims its platforms are addictive. She spent an entire day on Instagram, sparking concerns about social media's impact on mental health. This case could set a precedent for tech companies' responsibility. #Meta #SocialMedia #Addiction
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simsus (@simsus@social.tchncs.de)
#SocialMedia: Griechenland 🇬🇷 will Unter-15-Jährigen Digital-Riegel vorschieben | heise online https://www.heise.de/news/Social-Media-Griechenland-will-Unter-15-Jaehrigen-Digital-Riegel-vorschieben-11194308.html #SocialMediaVerbot
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negativepid (@negativepid@mastodon.social)
Online gaming subcultures
https://negativepid.blog/online-gaming-subcultures/
#gaming #gamers #onlineCommunities #cyberpsychology #psychology #onlineBehaviour #humanBehaviour #onlineSafety #behaviouralStudies #socialMedia #onlineForums #identity #negativepid
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objects (@objects@social.espeweb.net)
Iran crisis puts UK leader Keir Starmer in a new political bind https://www.politico.eu/article/iran-war-crisis-uk-leader-keir-starmer-fresh-political-bind/?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #Westminsterbubble #Britishpolitics #SocialMedia #Department #MiddleEast #Parliament #Buildings #Elections #Stability #WarinIran #Airlines #Airspace #Americas #Military #Populism #Politics #Rights #Media #UK
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newsbeep (@newsbeep@newsbeep.org)
Iran’s exiled prince tells Europe to get off the fence and back the war – POLITICO
“The military operation is a humanitarian rescue mission and will save many lives,” Pah…
#NewsBeep #News #BreakingNews #AliKhamenei #breakingnews #bridges #Conflict #Democracy #DonaldTrump #France #Germany #History #Iran #Israel #KeirStarmer #Macron #Media #Military #Missiles #Monarchy #Negotiations #SocialMedia #stability #UnitedKingdom #UnitedStates #UrsulavonderLeyen #WarinIran
https://www.newsbeep.com/413824/
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countablenewt (@countablenewt@mastodon.social)
Build 141 of #FediReader is available now!
What’s New
- Nothing: No New Features!
Bug Fixes
- Too Many to List
Check it out at: https://testflight.apple.com/join/tFmh7dw4
#Developer #Mastodon #SocialWeb #SocialMedia #Flipboard #IndieApps #iOS #Apple #Technology
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scottgraffius (@scottgraffius@mastodon.social)
The 2026 edition of my “Lifespan (Half-Life) of Social Media Posts” research ...
◾️ Scope (5.6 million posts analyzed)
◾️ Coverage (11 platforms)
◾️ Methodology (multi-source, data-driven)
◾️ Continuity (annual updates)
◾️ Value (actionable insights)
https://scottgraffius.com/blog/files/lifespan-halflife-of-social-media-posts-update-2026.html
#SocialMedia #SocialMediaResearch
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media (@media@eicker.news)
X is testing a new topic feed filter that lets users customize their For You feed around chosen subjects: the feature aims to help users stay focused on trending news and evolving topics. It is being tested in the US, Canada and several Middle Eastern countries. https://www.socialmediatoday.com/news/x-tests-experimental-topic-feed-filter/813447/ #Media #SocialMedia #News
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r (@r@fed.brid.gy)
Your vibe attracts your tribe. If you share the kind of content you want to see on this network, people will find you from it. If you follow back, soon you'll have a feed full of #ScienceFiction🪐 memes. That was always how #SocialMedia worked, you just got lazy cuz the algorithm fed you w/o effort
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