I was lost in the cesspit of social media. Then Jane Austen showed me the way out

Why spend every evening fighting trolls on X when you could be working your way through the greats of literature? No more online rage, recriminations, doom-scrolling …

Elon Musk turns on Nigel Farage and calls for new leader of Reform

It is unclear what prompted Musk to write on X that Farage ‘doesn’t have what it takes’ to be Reform UK’s leader

I’ve been waging war on my phone addiction

My progress has been painfully slow, but at last I think I’m winning

Nick Clegg has sold almost $19m in Meta shares since joining Facebook in 2018

Former UK deputy prime minister, who still has about $21m worth, is leaving role as president of global affairs

Smuggled Starlink devices allegedly used to defy India’s internet shutdowns

Civilian and armed groups in conflict-ridden state of Manipur using SpaceX’s satellite internet, sources say

The most important tech stories of 2024, and also my favorite ones

Today, we’re looking at a few themes that will influence the online and offline worlds in 2025

Dating apps prepare to launch AI features to help users find love

Match Group’s digital assistant will tailor profiles and search for dates – but critics fear genuine connections are at risk

Lisa Nandy urges YouTube and TikTok to promote better content for children

UK culture minister says government wants to ‘open a dialogue’, but will intervene if platforms do not comply

How I beat overwhelm: I loved Twitter – but Musk and menopause made me quit

The social media site was great at first. I met my best friend there and it made my professional dreams come true. But the secondhand stress was ultimately too much

A laugh a day to keep the winter blues away: the 31-day comedy diet for January

From the Two Ronnies to TikTok via near-forgotten TV classics, here’s our dose of daily fun to ring the new year in with cheer

How I beat overwhelm: I kicked my news addiction – and discovered ways to make a proper difference

When I stopped watching, listening, reading and doomscrolling constantly, I no longer felt I was banging my head against a brick wall

Netflix throws another log on the fire in festive TV virtual blaze craze

Crackling fireplace edges out new series of Squid Game as streaming service’s most watched Boxing Day show in UK

The Guardian view on digital media: the case for better regulation must be made

Editorial: Over the holidays, this column will explore next year’s urgent issues. Today we look at the crisis in western democracy, Donald Trump’s victory and the role played by digital media

Uncertain future of PinkNews sparks fears for LGBTQ+ media in UK

Multiple allegations of sexual misconduct made against bosses of title billed as safe space for journalists