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Andrew Garfield reveals secret Instagram account and phone addiction struggles

Andrew Garfield reveals secret Instagram account and phone addiction struggles

Actor Andrew Garfield has admitted to maintaining a secret Instagram account while opening up about his struggles with heavy phone use and screen addiction.

Culture ·23 Aug 2026, 11:34 ·Amelia Stone 4 min read
Meta prioritised growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies

Meta prioritised growth over child safety, ex-Meta executive testifies

Former Meta engineering director Arturo Béjar testified at a federal trial that CEO Mark Zuckerberg fostered a corporate culture prioritizing growth over child safety.

Business ·20 Aug 2026, 20:33 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Meta rejects US states' claims it designed apps to hook children

Meta rejects US states' claims it designed apps to hook children

Meta Platforms has rejected allegations in an Oakland trial that it deliberately designed Facebook and Instagram to foster compulsive use among children.

Business ·19 Aug 2026, 06:35 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta ordered to pay $567m by New Mexico court over child mental health harms

Meta ordered to pay $567m by New Mexico court over child mental health harms

A New Mexico court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into an abatement fund and enforce strict feature caps on Instagram and Facebook to protect youth mental health.

Business ·7 Aug 2026, 17:32 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Kelly Osbourne says she’s done in cryptic posts amid engagement rumors

Kelly Osbourne says she’s done in cryptic posts amid engagement rumors

Kelly Osbourne addressed speculation about her relationship on Instagram Stories, demanding the return of her possessions and child support.

Culture ·4 Aug 2026, 22:36 ·Amelia Stone 3 min read
Florida teen drops Meta lawsuit days before Los Angeles trial

Florida teen drops Meta lawsuit days before Los Angeles trial

The plaintiff dropped his case against Meta following settlements with YouTube, TikTok, and Snap. His attorneys cited concerns about a grueling trial.

Business ·23 Jul 2026, 01:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Zepto and Meta services suffer outages for thousands of users

Zepto and Meta services suffer outages for thousands of users

Users across several countries reported widespread technical failures on Meta platforms and Zepto, including account errors and payment difficulties.

Business ·20 Jul 2026, 00:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Facebook and Instagram users report widespread access issues worldwide

Facebook and Instagram users report widespread access issues worldwide

Meta platforms including Facebook, Instagram, and Messenger suffered global access issues, leaving users unable to log in or refresh their feeds.

Business ·19 Jul 2026, 22:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta Scraps AI Image Feature After Backlash: ‘Missed the Mark’

Meta Scraps AI Image Feature After Backlash: ‘Missed the Mark’

Meta has removed its Muse Image feature from Instagram after facing backlash from privacy advocates and talent agencies regarding its opt-in policy.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos

Instagram users: Here’s how to stop Meta’s AI from using your photos

Meta's Muse Image tool allows users to generate visuals using public Instagram photos without owner notification. Users can opt out by adjusting settings.

Business ·11 Jul 2026, 00:08 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta faces potential EU fines and redesign orders over addictive features

Meta faces potential EU fines and redesign orders over addictive features

Meta faces potential redesign mandates and significant EU fines as regulators identify features like infinite scrolling and autoplay as harmful to user health.

Business ·10 Jul 2026, 17:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
Meta says four states want $1.4 trillion in penalties at August youth-safety trial

Meta says four states want $1.4 trillion in penalties at August youth-safety trial

Four US states are seeking $1.4 trillion in penalties in an upcoming trial examining allegations that Meta designed its platforms to be addictive to minors. The company has dismissed the proposed sum as legally unprecedented while maintaining that its previous public statements were not misleading.

Business ·7 Jul 2026, 13:33 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read