The Government Wants a Reserved Seat in Your Feed
Britain wants public-service media to be easier to find on social platforms. The goal is understandable; deciding who deserves a boost is much harder.
Tag: Social Media
Bluesky Finally Admits Going Viral Can Be a Problem
Social networks treat a larger audience as an automatic reward. Bluesky’s new Discover opt-out recognizes that sometimes unwanted reach is the problem.
The Most Important Word in Meta’s $18 Billion Settlement Is “Default”
Meta’s enormous teen-safety settlement matters for more than its payout. By making protections the default, it quietly admits a settings menu was never enough.
Subscription Fatigue Is Real — And Consumers Are Finally Pushing Back
Not long ago, subscriptions felt like a better deal. Instead of paying hundreds of dollars upfront for software, music, movies, or games, consumers could access massive libraries of content for a relatively small monthly fee. The model was convenient, affordable, and easy to justify. At first. Today, many people are experiencing something different. What started…
