Katie Collins
CNET
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Kim Kardashian Agrees to Pay $1.26M to Settle Crypto Instagram Ad Charges
The SEC hopes the case will serve as a warning to other celebrities who encourage people to invest in cryptocurrencies without disclosing their compensation. → Read More
TikTok in Line for Hefty Fine Over Potential Children's Privacy Failures
The social media company could face a $29 million fine for possibly failing to protect children's privacy following a UK probe. → Read More
Queen Elizabeth II Dies at 96 After 70 Years on the British Throne
Elizabeth's oldest child becomes King Charles III of the United Kingdom and 14 other Commonwealth realms. → Read More
Funny Business: TikTok Is Putting a New Spin on Standup Comedy
The Edinburgh Fringe is the world's largest arts festival, and TikTok's influence can be felt everywhere. → Read More
Kids Are Being Exploited Online Every Day – Sometimes at the Hands of Their Parents
On TikTok, Instagram and YouTube, some kids are making millions. But any child working as an influencer is at risk of exploitation. → Read More
TikTok Parents Are Taking Advantage of Their Kids. It Needs to Stop
Any child working as an influencer is at risk of exploitation -- including from those who are supposed to protect them. → Read More
Risky Business: Parents, Beware When You Make Your Kids Into Influencers
Kids are being exploited online every day -- sometimes at the hands of their parents. → Read More
Want to Hold Instagram Accountable? Call Kim Kardashian or Taylor Swift
Commentary: They might not be able to get the "old Instagram" back, but big-name celebrities have a curious knack for drawing tech executives out of the woodwork. → Read More
Amazon to Hike the Cost of Prime Membership in UK And Europe
Prime membership will jump by up to 43% in mid-September. → Read More
Europe's Devastating Heat Wave Shows Keeping Calm and Carrying On Is Not an Option
Commentary: Every moment we waste on muddling through rather than aggressively following the science is a moment we lose to slow the escalating climate crisis. → Read More
Google Updates In-App Billing Rules to Allow Rival Payment Services
The policy changes will ensure Google is complying with new EU legislation. → Read More
I'm an Apple Fitness Plus Addict Without an Apple Watch
Commentary: Apple's platform has transformed my relationship with exercise, but the focus on Watch metrics is out of sync with my fitness goals. → Read More
US Climate Program Funding in Doubt as Manchin Refuses to Offer Support
A single Democratic senator and 50 Republicans are standing between President Biden and his climate ambitions. → Read More
UK Issues First Ever Red Extreme Heat Alert, Warns of Death Among Fit and Healthy
Human-induced climate change will make such brutal heatwaves even more common, says the Met Office warning. → Read More
Microsoft's Activision Blizzard Takeover Under Scrutiny From UK Competition Watchdog
Microsoft's acquisition of the gaming giant is still very much pending. → Read More
Meta's 'No Language Left Behind' AI Can Now Translate 200 Languages
The translation tool will be put to work on Facebook and Instagram and will also be open source for others to use. → Read More
Europe's Sweeping New Internet Rules Adopted by EU Parliament
Europe is set to usher in a new era of digital regulation this autumn. → Read More
Air New Zealand's 'Skynest' Bunk Beds Could Make Flying Ultra-Long Haul a Dream
The snooze pods will be available to add to economy bookings on the airline's new Dreamliners. → Read More
How War in Ukraine Is Changing Everything for Climate Activists
Russia's invasion of Ukraine is shaping the lives and work of European climate activists, who are asking their governments to stop financing the war through fossil fuels. → Read More
TikTok Cracks Down On 'Get Rich Quick' Schemes And Undisclosed Ads In Line With EU Rules
After complaints that TikTok was breaching EU consumer rules, the company has worked with the European Commission to update its branded content policy. → Read More