Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Federal Trade Commission Penalties Cox Media Group and Partners for Deceptive Active Listening Marketing Claims May 22, 2026 admin 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 admin 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…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Consumer Federation of America Files Lawsuit Against Meta Alleging Profiteering from Pervasive Social Media Scams and Deceptive Advertising April 29, 2026 admin On Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Consumer Federation of America (CFA), a prominent nonprofit advocacy organization, initiated a major legal challenge against Meta Platforms, Inc. The lawsuit, filed in the…
Digital Privacy & Cyber Policy Digital Fragility Exposed The Systematic Failures Behind the Syrian Government Social Media Breaches April 20, 2026 admin In early March, a series of unprecedented digital intrusions targeted the highest levels of the Syrian government’s online presence, transforming official state communication channels into platforms for pro-Israeli slogans and…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Discursive Constructions of Autism on Social Media: A Multilingual Analysis Across Five Languages April 19, 2026 Lina Irawan The language used to describe autism is far from neutral; it carries implicit assumptions about identity, agency, and societal norms, profoundly shaping public perception. This study delves into the complex…
