Bluesky – a quick primer!
With a lot of people moving over towards Bluesky I decided to write a quick primer to help the newbies get around and along with the platform. Most people seem to be coming from Facebook… Bluesky – a quick primer!
The Social Media Game in 2026
In my work I am constantly being asked about Social Media these days. How to do it, what platform, why is Facebook so bad etc. etc. and for a few years I have always spoken… The Social Media Game in 2026
Persona verification shares a huge amount of data…
This is something I have been especially wary of for ages as the UK Digital Safety Act wants you to be age verified, yet by doing so your privacy and security is compromised far worse… Persona verification shares a huge amount of data…
Tech firms must remove images within 48hrs under new proposed law
Tech firms will be given 48hrs to remove abusive images or risk huge fines under a proposed law change. I can see this being a huge deal for say Facebook with it being especially poor… Tech firms must remove images within 48hrs under new proposed law
Ring is now working with video surveillance company Flock in the US
Ring has partnered with Flock in the US which allows Police and authorities who use Flock to request footage automagically, and users are up in arms with millions saying they will stop using Ring products.… Ring is now working with video surveillance company Flock in the US
Discord to require Face Scan or ID for full experience starting March
Already seen thousands of people say they will leave because of this – age verification is turning into a hot mess for many companies already! https://www.theverge.com/tech/875309/discord-age-verification-global-roll-out Personally I did see this coming a couple of… Discord to require Face Scan or ID for full experience starting March
AI Slop and the growing backlash…
I have touched on this many times but the backlash over AI slop is growing rapidly. I have seen FB descent into mediocrity even more than I thought it could in 2026 and the news… AI Slop and the growing backlash…
Meta (again) to try subscription services
Once again Meta is touting subscriptions with extra services available for those that pay. However it also appears that Meta will enshittify its services as well because it only says that “core” services will remain… Meta (again) to try subscription services
Change your passwords!
Another day, another huge data breach. Please keep changing passwords or use a password manager or something otherwise you are likely to be hacked. It is a common behaviour and I can only see it… Change your passwords!
UK Government announces consultation on under 16’s social media ban
I knew this was coming, and it has, to be frank, taken longer than I thought it would. The UK Government has announced that it is going to start a consultation on banning social media… UK Government announces consultation on under 16’s social media ban