Italy’s interventionist U-turn in danger of setting retrogressive precedent
The Italian government have used the coronavirus crisis to embark on a decided return to the statist policies of the past, reversing decades of privatization […]
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Gender equality key to pandemic recovery efforts
At a recent conference, Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg highlighted the importance of turbocharging the fight for gender equality, noting that the Covid-19 pandemic has […]
Trump-TikTok battle: the latest chapter of the social media revolution?
Donald Trump’s short career as a politician has in large part been defined by his ability to control narratives using social media, most notably via […]
Apps are even more inventive than governments in teaching kids how to stay safe online
A study released by SafeToNet, an online safety app for kids, has revealed that young British children are engaged in problematic online behaviour and are […]
Amazon announces its next project: payment by handprints
As Amazon continues looking to give consumers more choice in terms of payment options, a report in the Wall Street Journal has suggested that it […]
The future of product placement for advertising
Product placement has been used for many years by companies, and it’s common for brands to pay for their products to be shown in TV […]
ASA ruling bans vaping adverts from Instagram
Earlier in the year, a group of 125 anti-smoking groups called for social media platforms to do more to stop influencers marketing tobacco products and […]
US to raise age limit for smoking and vaping from 18 to 21
In recent months, e-cigarettes and the ‘vaping epidemic’ have dominated the news headlines. Now, Congress has finalised a bill that would raise the age limit […]
Successful funding round for Yubo signals golden age for European startups
French social media app Yubo has raised an impressive €11.2 million in capital to continue its international development as a social app for teenagers and […]
Study highlights the potential dangers of bacteria in make-up products
A study carried out by researchers at Aston University has found that make-up products could pose a risk to consumers if proper hygiene isn’t taken […]