Global Lifestyle & Culture UK Government Unveils Sweeping Ban on Social Media Access for Under-16s Amid Growing Concerns June 16, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia The United Kingdom government has announced ambitious plans to prohibit individuals under the age of 16 from accessing major social media platforms, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing global…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Bridging cultural gaps through consumption: how social media and perceived value shape international students’ purchase intentions in China May 30, 2026 Lina Irawan The burgeoning international student population in China presents a significant and evolving consumer market, yet understanding their unique cross-cultural consumption behaviors remains a key challenge. New research sheds light on…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy FTC Fines Cox Media Group and Marketing Partners Over Deceptive Active Listening Advertising Claims May 29, 2026 rifanmuazin The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has finalized a settlement with Cox Media Group (CMG) and two affiliated marketing firms, MindSift LLC and 1010 Digital Works, requiring the entities to pay…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Federal Trade Commission Penalties Cox Media Group and Partners for Deceptive Active Listening Marketing Claims May 22, 2026 rifanmuazin The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced on Thursday that Cox Media Group (CMG), alongside marketing firms MindSift LLC and 1010 Digital Works, has reached a settlement totaling nearly $1 million…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Integrating TAM and uses and gratifications theory: how Chinese media content preferences predict YouTube-based Chinese language learning among Thai secondary school students May 20, 2026 Lina Irawan The burgeoning popularity of Chinese entertainment media among Thai adolescents is increasingly shaping their out-of-school learning habits, particularly on platforms like YouTube. While this trend offers new avenues for language…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Massive Stalkerware Data Breach Exposes Private Communications and Sensitive Media of European Celebrity and High-Profile Influencers May 16, 2026 rifanmuazin The digital landscape has long been cautioned by cybersecurity experts regarding the dual-threat nature of stalkerware—malicious software designed to covertly monitor individuals. While the primary harm of such software is…
Global Lifestyle & Culture Ella Devi: The 18-Year-Old Fashion Intern Becoming a Right-Wing Media Bogeyman May 10, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia In the increasingly polarized landscape of online discourse, 18-year-old New York City fashion intern Ella Devi has emerged as an unlikely, yet potent, figure of contention, drawing the ire of…
SexTech & Future Tech Vylit, a New Adult Social Media and Fan Subscription Platform, Launches to Bridge the Gap Between OnlyFans and Instagram May 4, 2026 Nila Kartika Wati A significant new entrant has arrived in the burgeoning creator economy, with the launch of Vylit, an adult social media and fan subscription platform designed to carve out a distinct…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Social media social comparison orientation and physical self-efficacy among Chinese college students: sequential mediation via body shame and body appreciation May 4, 2026 Lina Irawan THE growing integration of social media into the daily lives of college students has prompted extensive research into its psychological impacts. A recent comprehensive study, conducted among 3,401 undergraduate students…
Global Lifestyle & Culture The Devil Wears Prada 2: A Stark Reflection of the Evolving Media Landscape and its Bleak Outlook April 30, 2026 Gabriella Anastasia The highly anticipated sequel to the 2006 cinematic phenomenon, The Devil Wears Prada, has arrived, offering a fictionalized glimpse into the contemporary lives of its beloved characters. However, far from…
