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What the Meta settlement means for the UK, and other questions after the deal

Meta's $18bn child safety settlement could force UK to demand same rules

The deal with nearly every US state includes default time limits and parental controls that could become a template for global platform rules.

7d ago

Meta agrees to major $17billion settlement and changes to Facebook and Instagram after trial over teen addiction

Business

Meta agrees to major changes to Instagram and Facebook after teen addiction lawsuit

The company will impose daily time limits, overnight blocks, and default safety settings for users under 18 after a multi-state lawsuit over addictive design.

7d ago

UK warning over dangerous travel adaptors - 3 things to watch out for

Tech

Over 10,000 dangerous travel adaptors sold online, UK charity warns holidaymakers

Electrical Safety First found all 14 tested devices from AliExpress, Amazon, eBay and TikTok Shop failed safety checks, posing fire and electric shock risks.

Jul 29