Elon Musk has stumbled across Vine’s video archive, once believed to be deleted forever – what can it tell us about the state of social media today?
Aug 07, 2025
It’s clear that X, Instagram and TikTok are broken, but the problem runs deeper than any single platform. Is it possible to build something better?
Feb 07, 2025
‘Dazed don’t sue me’
Nov 28, 2024
The social media site (formerly Twitter) is under fire for promoting right-wing rhetoric and helping reelect Donald Trump. Is an X-odus to sites like Bluesky the answer?
Nov 13, 2024
Social media platforms from Tumblr to TikTok have grappled with content ‘promoting’ eating disorders for years. Now experts believe the proliferation of pro-ana content on X is getting worse under Elon Musk
Oct 30, 2024
New research shows that while women prefer image-based apps like Instagram, men are more likely to use text-based platforms like Reddit
Sep 04, 2024
A very serious inquiry
Jan 10, 2024
From Barbenheimer and Bryan Johnson to the Met Gala cockroach, here’s our round-up of all the major moments that defined this year
Dec 11, 2023
Musk is suing Media Matters, after the nonprofit accused X – formerly Twitter – of placing adverts alongside holocaust denial and Hitler quotes. Is it any wonder that companies are abandoning the platform?
Nov 21, 2023
Ahead of the release of her debut book, the Washington Post reporter speaks to Günseli Yalcinkaya about doxxing, hyper-niche internet trends and the future of social media
Aug 15, 2023
Featuring Doja Cat, Dril, Jaboukie, Joshua Citarella and more
Jul 25, 2023
Twitter is rebranding to X, the app that does everything, despite the fact that it’s currently struggling to do anything
Jul 24, 2023
Ice cream so good! TikToker PinkyDoll has taken the world by storm with her hypnotic catchphrases and gestures – here’s everything you need to know about this strange new trend
Jul 17, 2023
Sometimes sharing screenshots of dating app conversations is justified but, nine times out of ten, you should save it for the group chat
A leader of the militant group has praised Twitter for its ‘tolerance’ and commitment to freedom of speech
Jul 12, 2023