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Should kids be banned from Socia Media?

Social media can have negative effects on children – so a ban is being discussed on different levels.
Digital WorldJune 20, 202404:41 min
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Social media abstinence can boost self-esteem

A Canadian study has found that refraining from social media for a week can have a positive impact on one's body image.
SocietyMay 9, 2024
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Social media addiction: How can we avoid it?

Are social media platforms driving children into addiction? A lawsuit in the US is currently deliberating just this.
LifestyleDecember 2, 2023
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Why you might pay for social media soon

TikTok, Facebook, X: Soon you might pay to use them. Why is that? And do we have a choice? 
Digital WorldNovember 21, 202303:46 min
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Can facetuning make you sick?

Face-altering apps might affect mental health. Lawmakers are looking for ways to protect users.
Digital WorldJune 9, 202303:51 min
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SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age

Many apps are designed to be addictive. How can we stop ourselves from getting hooked?
LifestyleMarch 17, 202312:36 min
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Tips to kick your addiction to certain apps

If you're looking to set boundaries and cut back on social media, first start with some reflection.
Digital WorldOctober 21, 202202:12 min
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How AI is used to make addictive social media apps

TikTok and Shein show us what we want to see, thanks to smart algorithms that study our behaviors.
Digital WorldOctober 21, 202201:24 min
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

Are avatars and virtual influencers better than real-life stars?
LifestyleJuly 29, 202212:31 min
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The 77 Percent — Social media pitfalls among African youths

Proliferation of nude, sex videos on social media, what lesson for African youths?
SocietyJune 29, 202119:59 min
A Saudi woman football fan uses a "selfie" stick to film herself on her phone.

Murdered because of Snapchat?

In the Middle East, just opening a TikTok account can be deadly for women. Does more social media mean more honor crime?
PoliticsJanuary 29, 2021
US President Donald Trump will ban TikTok in the country

Sieren's China: The battle of tech giants

Sparring over banning TikTok and WeChat, the US and China are playing a game where nobody wins, says DW"s Frank Sieren
BusinessAugust 13, 2020
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Shift - Shift Special: Influencer

Shift Special: influencers show that there's no age or price limit to style.
LifestyleMarch 27, 202012:36 min
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GDPR: Companies to ban WhatsApp, Snapchat from phones?

Citing data privacy concerns, German auto parts maker Continental has banned WhatsApp and Snapchat.
BusinessJune 6, 2018
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100,000 German teens addicted to social media - study

Teenagers aged 12 to 17 years spent too much time on social media, raising the risk of depression.
SocietyMarch 1, 2018
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Snapchat is back with a vengeance

Snapchat owner Snap has reported surging growth in users, reviving hopes it can survive competition with Instagram.
BusinessFebruary 7, 2018
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Snap shares take a dive

The parent company of Snapchat has seen its quarterly losses triple.
BusinessNovember 8, 2017
Yeay-App

Buying, selling and having fun: Yeay

Users can sell clothes and many other items over the Yeay app by advertising them in short videos.
LifestyleOctober 25, 201702:44 min
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The most successful tech companies on social media

Global analytics company NetBase has ranked the most loved technology brands
CultureSeptember 14, 2017
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Saudi Arabia releases Snapchat miniskirt model

Saudi police have released a woman from custody who was filmed wearing a miniskirt at a historic site.
ConflictsJuly 19, 2017
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Miniskirt raises outcry

A video of a woman in a short skirt in Saudi Arabia caused outrage in the country. The woman has been detained.
SocietyJuly 18, 201701:50 min
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Saudi police arrest Snapchat skirt model

Saudi social media was thrown into a dizzying spin at the weekend after a woman donned a miniskirt in a Snapchat video.
SocietyJuly 18, 2017
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Social media and mental health

How badly does social media affect our mental health?
CultureJuly 18, 2017
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Facebook has two billion monthly users

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says its new mission is not just connecting people, but helping them find common ground.
BusinessJune 28, 2017
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The social media platforms that take up most of our time

How much time do we spend on checking up on our friends? Or editing the latest holiday pics?
CultureMay 16, 2017
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Snap shares tank

Snap shares down by a quarter after popular Snapchat app reports slowing user growth and revenue.
BusinessMay 11, 2017
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The most popular Snapchat filters

Bambi? Or puppy? Which filter do Snapchat users love most?
CultureApril 25, 2017
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YouTube: Where to now?

Social networks are increasingly turning to videos and competing with the mother of video sites.
CultureApril 12, 2017
Snap IPO

The ghost stirring up markets

Tech company Snap has gone public. Investor demand is huge.
BusinessMarch 2, 2017
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Snapchat should share the spoils

Zulfikar Abbany
The problem with Snapchat's valuation of $24 billion: the company doesn't deserve the money, says DW's Zulfikar Abbany.
ScienceMarch 2, 2017
Snap IPO

Investors make Snap debut a success

Snapchat owner Snap has seen its shares soar in a successful debut on the New York Stock Exchange.
BusinessMarch 2, 2017
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Is Snap spearheading a unicorn IPO craze?

Snapchat's parent has hit Wall Street. Other tech firms may follow suit. Here are the contenders.
BusinessMarch 2, 20176 images
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Young Germans use Snapchat to remember the Holocaust

Can Snapchat to convey complex issues such as the atrocities of the Holocaust? Young journalists are trying it out.
HistoryFebruary 14, 2017
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The most popular Snapchat filters

Global messenger service Snapchat has announced the most popular 10 filters to enhance photos and videos.
CultureFebruary 6, 2017
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Snapchat to go public despite loses

The parent company of messaging app Snapchat has filed documents for a share offering, disclosing massive losses.
BusinessFebruary 3, 2017
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Are Instagram influencers just peddling advertisements?

Companies are increasingly relying on influencers to affect young people's purchasing behavior.
Digital WorldJanuary 22, 2017
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Snapchat banks on London

The company behind messaging app Snapchat has said it will make London the home of its international operations.
BusinessJanuary 10, 2017
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The first reality soap over Snapchat

"iam.serafina" is the first reality soap to be broadcast over the Snapchat image messaging service.
CultureNovember 1, 2016
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Shift - Living in the Digital Age

The first reality soap over Snapchat, app developers in Senegal, and drone-powered kitesurfing.
CultureNovember 1, 2016
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8-bit Snapchat: A Super Mario-style food fight

Filmmaker Joe Penna has made a Super Mario-style Snapchat video using fruit and kitchen utensils.
June 21, 2016
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Business discovers Snapchat

More and more businesses are discovering Snapchat to reach a younger target group.
May 31, 2016
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Business discovers Snapchat

More and more businesses are discovering Snapchat to reach a younger target group.
BusinessMay 30, 201603:30 min
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Emojis: Worth more than a thousand words

How are emojis impacting the future of communication?
CultureMay 23, 201603:55 min
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Emojis Trend

How emojis are impacting the future of communication.
May 23, 2016
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Emojis Trend

How emojis are impacting the future of communication.
May 23, 2016
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Ben-Hatira doping controversy

Ben-Hatira posted a photo on the social media platform Snapchat, which included banned substance.
April 29, 2016
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Face-swapping app MSQRD

The MSQRD app boasts live filters which allow users to project funny masks onto people's faces.
April 12, 2016
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Face-swapping app MSQRD

The MSQRD app boasts live filters which allow users to project funny masks onto people's faces.
CultureApril 11, 201601:04 min
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Top social platforms used by US teens (in %)

1. Snapchat (72) | 2.Facebook (68) | 3.Instagram (66) | 4. Twitter (36) | 5. Kik (27) | Source: Edison Research
April 5, 2016
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Emojis Trend

How emojis are impacting the future of communication.
February 23, 2016