Starting Today, Social Media Is Banned for Australian Kids Under 16

Bill, and 10 social media platforms — including TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube — are now banned for kids under 16.

Majority of Australian Parents (65%) and U.S. Parents 58% Support Social Media Ban for Under 16s, but Kids Say It Risks Cutting Them Off from Key Connections

New survey of 4,000 parents and children in the U.S. and Australia reveals sharp generational divides in support, fears, mental health expectations, and belief in government enforcement. WASHINGTON, ...
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The Hidden Cost of Free VPNs: How to Tell Which Ones Are Safe

Free VPNs are tempting, but some make money by collecting your data. I tested the most popular free options and found some ...
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Best AI Video Generators of 2025

Katelyn is a writer with CNET covering artificial intelligence, including chatbots, image and video generators. Her work explores how new AI technology is infiltrating our lives, shaping the content ...

Australia's banning social media for kids this week. Here's how it's being enforced.

Australia's banning social media for kids this week. Here's how it's being enforced. Australia's social media ban for ...

Four shame.

Shenmue developer Ys Net has threatened legal action over a widely-circulated video designed to look like leaked footage of Shenmue 4.

Time Is Running Out for Jason Statham Fans to Dive Into His $529 Million Survival Thriller on a Free Streamer

The Meg, Jason Statham’s money-making sci-fi thriller that pits him against a mega-shark, is set to leave a free streamer ...

A party game favorite is free on PC for the next week

Your next game night is going to be a whole lot funnier with Jackbox Party Pack 4, free right now on the Epic Games Store.
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Australia vs. England Livestream: How to Watch 2nd Test Ashes Cricket From Anywhere for Free

Australia vs. England, 2nd Ashes Test will air on Willow TV in the US. After a chastening defeat in the first encounter of ...