Instagram: Video selfies trial to verify age of teens
Instagram is exploring new ways for teenagers to verify their age and comply with platform rules. Read more
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Fat studies is the field that teaches students to view obesity as ‘oppression’
Fat Studies is an academic field that “confronts and critiques cultural constraints against notions of ‘fatness’ and ‘the fat body," the Popular Culture Association states on its website. Read more
Gaming time has no link with levels of wellbeing, study finds
A study of 39,000 video gamers has found "little to no evidence" time spent playing affects their wellbeing. Read more
Instagram U-turns on TikTok-style revamp
Instagram says it is pausing a rollout of new features on its app following backlash online from users, influencers and celebrities. Read more
Airbnb bookings hit record high as travel recovers
Airbnb said travel demand remains strong, despite concerns about economic slowdown and rising prices hitting households. Read more
PlayStation sued for £5bn in the UK over ‘rip-off’ games
Sony PlayStation is being sued for £5bn in the UK over allegations it "ripped off its customers" with overpriced games and in-game purchases. Read more
Instagram says precise location is never shared
Instagram says viral claims suggesting location tags on content can reveal users' exact locations are false. Read more
Yale receives $1 million to study ‘anti-racist problem’ of video game hair
A Yale professor will lead a team seeking to dismantle racism inherent in video games thanks to a $1 million gift, according to an announcement from the university. Read more
Twitter gives in to user requests for edit button
Twitter is finally giving its users the new feature they have most requested - an edit button. Read more
Britain’s multilingual children: ‘We speak whatever language gets the job done’
In modern Britain, millions of kids grow up learning two languages or more – and experts believe fluidity in language has some surprising advantages Read more
