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April 25, 2019 7:16 PM
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Keep infancy screen-free, says Who

Keep infancy screen-free, says Who | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Ninety-five per cent of families with children under the age of 8 have smartphones.
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April 22, 2019 2:17 AM
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Social media shut down in Sri Lanka in bid to stem misinformation | World news | The Guardian

Social media shut down in Sri Lanka in bid to stem misinformation | World news | The Guardian | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Ministers caution against people sharing unverified information about the attacks
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Social media spreading misinformation is blocked by Govt in Sri Lanka
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April 16, 2019 1:59 AM
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Under-18s face 'like' and 'streaks' limits on social media

Under-18s face 'like' and 'streaks' limits on social media | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The UK's data watchdog proposes restrictions on Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat among others.
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April 3, 2019 1:56 AM
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We need to stop romanticizing the 'extremely offline' life

We need to stop romanticizing the 'extremely offline' life | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
As more and more people 'detox' from social media, being 'extremely offline' has become a powerful cultural trend -- and form of snobbery.
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Is quitting social media - all it is hyped to be?
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April 3, 2019 12:42 AM
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Richard Glover on social media: this is our seatbelt moment

Richard Glover on social media: this is our seatbelt moment | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Christchurch and the dark side of social media prove now is the time to keep the good; dump the bad.
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Dark side of social media
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April 3, 2019 12:32 AM
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Can you stop your parents sharing photos of you online?

Can you stop your parents sharing photos of you online? | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Gwyneth Paltrow shared a photo of her daughter Apple without her permission - was she wrong?
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April 2, 2019 11:43 PM
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I Deleted Facebook Last Year. Here’s What Changed (and What Didn’t). - The New York Times

I Deleted Facebook Last Year. Here’s What Changed (and What Didn’t). - The New York Times | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Our personal tech columnist didn’t lose touch with his true friends — but strange things did occur, including Instagram thinking he was a woman.
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April 1, 2019 4:35 AM
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(57) YouTube Algorithm 2019: Why Videos Blow Up - YouTube

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 A deep dive into the algorithms that run YouTube and tips on how to get your video 'suggested' by YouTube
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April 1, 2019 3:32 AM
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BBC - Capital - Feeding algorithms is a full-time job

BBC - Capital - Feeding algorithms is a full-time job | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The influencers on your screens increasingly rely on teams of producers to feed YouTube’s hungry algorithms, creating new career opportunities.
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March 5, 2019 3:52 AM
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Ad code 'slows down' browsing speeds

Ad code 'slows down' browsing speeds | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
The code putting ads on webpages can stop pages loading by seconds, finds analysis of millions of sites.
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February 26, 2019 6:29 PM
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Self-harm clips hidden in kids' cartoons

Self-harm clips hidden in kids' cartoons | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
YouTube is failing to deal with dangerous content on its kids' channel, says charity.
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February 12, 2019 8:11 PM
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How ‘cyberflashing’ is causing problems

How ‘cyberflashing’ is causing problems | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Naked photos sent by strangers on public transport are a growing concern for police in the UK.

The BBC's Ione Wells has been investigating the rising trend of 'cyberflashing', where graphic images are sent to people's phones via features like Bluetooth, and AirDrop on iPhones.
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January 28, 2019 6:12 PM
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Screen time 'may harm toddlers'

Screen time 'may harm toddlers' | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A large study suggests excessive use may slow a toddler's development in language and sociability.
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Impact of mobile devices on toddlers looks like it will hinder a child's development
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April 25, 2019 7:15 PM
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UN: No screen time for babies, only an hour for kids under 5 | Stuff.co.nz

UN: No screen time for babies, only an hour for kids under 5 | Stuff.co.nz | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Put down the iPad, says the World Health Organisation as it issues screen time guidance for kids.
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April 22, 2019 2:16 AM
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Sri Lanka's social media blackout reflects sense that online dangers outweigh benefits | World news | The Guardian

Sri Lanka's social media blackout reflects sense that online dangers outweigh benefits | World news | The Guardian | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Features that make Facebook so useful for spreading information have also made it potentially dangerous
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Blocking of social media by Govts at times of social/political unrest
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April 14, 2019 2:59 AM
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Tech Tent: Should we relax about screen time?

Tech Tent: Should we relax about screen time? | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
A new study suggests screen time has little obvious effect on the mental wellbeing of young people.
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April 3, 2019 1:08 AM
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BBC - Future - Why there’s so little left of the early internet

BBC - Future - Why there’s so little left of the early internet | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
It took nearly five years into the internet’s life before anyone made a concerted effort to archive it. Much of our earliest online activity has disappeared.
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April 3, 2019 12:34 AM
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Protecting Your Internet Accounts Keeps Getting Easier. Here’s How to Do It. - The New York Times

Protecting Your Internet Accounts Keeps Getting Easier. Here’s How to Do It. - The New York Times | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
There are many tools for setting up two-factor authentication, a security mechanism that prevents improper access. These four methods are the most compelling.
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Two factor authentication to secure your social media accounts
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April 2, 2019 11:54 PM
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The New Social Network That Isn’t New at All - The New York Times

The New Social Network That Isn’t New at All - The New York Times | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
When an inveterate tweeter and social media hound decided to change his ways, what did he turn to? An email newsletter.
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April 2, 2019 11:33 PM
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Instagram Is Full of Conspiracy Theories and Extremism

Instagram Is Full of Conspiracy Theories and Extremism | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
As other social networks wage a very public war against misinformation, it’s thriving on Instagram.
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April 1, 2019 3:35 AM
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Christchurch shootings: Social media races to stop attack footage

Christchurch shootings: Social media races to stop attack footage | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Why was a video of the shootings shared on social media and what can be done about the wider threat?
Carol Hancox's insight:
Social media - the vehicle for spreading political activism
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April 1, 2019 3:24 AM
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Social media addiction should be seen as a disease, MPs say | Media | The Guardian

Social media addiction should be seen as a disease, MPs say | Media | The Guardian | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
UK report suggests sites such as Facebook and Instagram could be harming mental health
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Social Media addiction
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March 5, 2019 3:40 AM
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Birkenhead College requires parent-controlled 'spyware' as condition for students to access school Wi-Fi

Birkenhead College requires parent-controlled 'spyware' as condition for students to access school Wi-Fi | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
School requires 'spyware ' as a condition of student access to the school's wi-fi.
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Internet and Control
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February 20, 2019 1:51 AM
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Child abuse images being traded via secure apps

Child abuse images being traded via secure apps | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Stolen credit cards and other illegal material are also on sale, a File on 4 investigation discovers.
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February 12, 2019 3:40 AM
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Safer internet day: data shows importance of playing online with kids

Safer internet day: data shows importance of playing online with kids | Internet and websites | Scoop.it
Skills like displaying respect and responsibility, building resilience and applying critical reasoning need to be taught by example, eSafety Commissioner says.
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