Stephen King leaves X, describing atmosphere as ‘too toxic’
Author denies Elon Musk kicked him off platform and says he is joining rival Threads
Using abbreviations in text messages comes across as less sincere, study finds
People who use abbreviations were less likely to receive responses, analysis by psychologists found
Best podcasts of the week: Serial tells the true tale of Free Willy’s titular whale
In this week’s newsletter: For its 13th season, the investigative titan explores the complicated story of Keiko. Plus: five of the best podcasts to dip into
Instead of banning young people from social media Anthony Albanese needs to listen to them
Labor wants a duty of care bill on tech platforms, yet dismissed young people’s push for a duty of care bill on the climate crisis
Ireland orders X, TikTok and Instagram to curb terrorist content
Regulator issues online safety ruling after finding weak processes leave networks ‘exposed to terrorist content’
A stalker posted my photos on porn sites – and the police response was traumatising
They were ordinary selfies Charlotte Hooper had taken from the age of 16, but suddenly they were all over an X-rated chat forum. It was the start of a terrifying period of hypervigilance
A new era dawns. America’s tech bros now strut their stuff in the corridors of power
The era that began with the Great Disruptor’s first term is over. Beware the emerging elite
Canada orders TikTok to close offices over ‘security risks’
Chinese-owned firm’s operation falls foul of official review, though Canadian users will be able to use video app as usual
Best podcasts of the week: Tom Rosenthal chats to strangers on a bench
The singer-songwriter hosts a podcast talking to ordinary people about their often extraordinary lives. Plus: five of the best 90s podcasts
Watchdog rules Eurostar ads on social media for £39 seats were misleading
Advertising Standards Authority censures posts on Instagram and Facebook for trips from London to Amsterdam and Brussels
Trump Media posts heavy losses in surprise election-night earnings report
Nasdaq halts trading of the company’s stock several times as its price rises and falls by huge percentages
Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says
Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find
Trump Media outsources jobs to Mexico despite threats to businesses doing so
Trump has warned of enormous tariffs for items imported into US, apparently to create more domestic jobs
French parents whose children took own lives sue TikTok over harmful content
Lawsuit alleges TikTok’s algorithm exposed teenagers to videos promoting suicide, self-harm and eating disorders
Addicted to love: how dating apps ‘exploit’ their users
Online services that promise to find people romantic matches have been likened to gambling products designed to keep customers hooked