Virat Kohli’s like on influencer’s post sparks buzz as algorithm meme trends again
Virat Kohli has once again become a talking point online, not for his exploits on the cricket field, but due to a social ...
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Emplifi’s 2023 Social Media Trends Report Shows Instagram Reels Usage Up 86% By Brands
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Emplifi, a leading customer engagement platform, today released its “Unleashing the Power of Video: Key Trends Driving Social Media Engagement” report, offering marketers ...
2025 Social Media Trends: YouTube Dominates While TikTok Shines For Younger Users
Social media trends in 2025 prove that diversity is still a thing in the US. While TikTok is the most common app that younger users usually install, adult Americans have a different preference in the ...
What are the differences between sweepstakes and social casinos?
Online gambling has been taking place throughout the US for years. Only seven states have chosen to legalize online real money casinos. Those located outside of these seven states were, for a long ...
Debate Intensifies Over Proposed Changes to Texas Social Studies Curriculum
Spread the loveOn April 8, 2026, a significant number of Texans gathered in Austin to voice their concerns regarding proposed alterations to the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for social ...
Students, educators share concerns about sweeping rewrite of Texas social studies curriculum
Critics of Texas’ new social studies plan have pushed to include a more diverse set of perspectives to ensure all students feel represented in the curriculum, while those who support the proposal said students’ education should be centered around American exceptionalism, state history and Christianity.
The right way to build an online community around your brand
Public online communities are risky for your brand. Here's an alternative that gives you the benefits of online communication ...
The art of communication. UM project explores virtual reality to improve skills
The project explores how visual arts in healthcare education can improve clinical practice — and even save lives.
Do we really need shared physical offices to collaborate at work?
The Biden administration, under pressure from House Republicans, has been pushing federal workers to return to the office for the sake of increased collaboration. Yet surveys of federal workers show ...
Why your social battery matters just as much as your physical one
Most of us check our phone battery before leaving the house. We carry chargers. We panic when it hits 10%. Yet so many of us ...
Doomscrolling or connecting? Study reveals social media's complex effect on loneliness
Whether social media connects us or leaves us feeling isolated depends on how we use it, according to new research from The ...
5 Trends Defining Online Gaming Platforms for Canadians in 2026
As we head deeper into 2026, we can already see various significant shifts highlighting the ever-changing landscape for Canadian players.
Problematic social media use predicts higher depressive symptoms in adolescents under 16
Problematic use of social media—characterized by loss of control and compulsive engagement—may significantly increase depressive symptoms in adolescents under the age of 16, according to a new study ...
Gut bacteria may influence social behavior through smell
In a new study, Northwestern University neurobiologists discovered that gut bacteria and the nose work together to shape social behavior in mice, including who fights and who backs down. Using a ...
How AI Anti Cheat Systems Strengthen Gaming Security in Online Multiplayer Games
Discover how AI anti cheat systems enhance gaming security by detecting cheating, protecting fair play, and evolving with player behavior in online multiplayer games.
Peyush Bansal denies Lenskart bans on bindi, tilak after social media row
Peyush Bansal rejects circulation of alleged grooming policy, says company has no curbs on religious expression amid social media backlash.
Youth Baseball Player's Viral Home Run Celebration Sparks Heated Debate on Sports Culture
The player's divisive bat flip is sparking discussion in youth sports as prices rise and a different culture emerges.
Stewart Lee slams ‘horrifying’ need for social media as a comedian: ‘We’re at a real crossroads’
Comedian Stewart Lee has labelled the increasing need for comedians to develop a presence online as “hideous”, revealing he ...
Gen Z worker quits job after one lunch break— Viral social media post sparks generational war
A viral X post about a Gen Z employee allegedly quitting on the very first day after leaving for lunch and never returning ...
Music festival costs soar as influencer culture takes over
Ticket prices for major music festivals have skyrocketed, with base admission to Coachella starting at $649 before travel, food, or accommodation expenses.