Social Network stories

Moltbook, the all-bot social network, faces scrutiny after researchers reportedly accessed its live database and user emails without checks.

Manchester’s Turing Innovation Catalyst has picked seven early-stage AI startups for its first TIC Startup Lab incubator cohort.

Attackers are abusing LinkedIn private messages to deliver Python-based malware via booby-trapped archives, ReliaQuest has warned.

Online shopping scams in the UK jumped 416% in late 2025 as malvertising, social media fake shops and deepfake frauds surged, Gen warns.

Neighbourly has been taken offline while Stuff and external experts probe claims of a data breach affecting the community website’s users.

iMessage-based social app Series tops 1m posts and 10,000 daily users as young people drift from public feeds to private chats.

As Australia clamps down on under-16s online, Media.com bets its fully verified social network can profit from the global safety push.

Media.com touts a fully verified social network as Australia and other nations tighten age limits and safety rules on big platforms.

DataPro+ launches AI-powered hub offering 7,500+ global data centre jobs and exclusive networking for industry professionals and newcomers.

The upcoming site will introduce Canadian-developed, slow-growth social media to the world upon its launch later this year.

Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.

Mahesh Muralidhar, founder of Phase One Ventures, shares insights for Kiwi startups eyeing the US market, highlighting the unique resilience of New Zealand entrepreneurs.

NielsenIQ's report shows 40% of global consumers embrace AI for shopping, highlighting a surge in online sales by 11.6% driven by social commerce.

Hono, a new networking platform founded by 17-year-old twins Alexander and Ethan Blewman, aims to connect high achievers for societal impact.

Facebook's dominance of social media is being challenged by Instagram and TikTok, according to new research from Hootsuite and We Are Social.

Facebook introduces Mentorship feature in Groups, letting users over 18 connect with experts to pursue personal and professional growth.

Social networks like Kik and Telegram delve into cryptocurrencies, aiming to boost revenue and user engagement while facilitating self-sustaining economies.

The platform lets owners, entrepreneurs, showcase their full line of local services, images, and descriptions on business profiles.

A 'revitalised' intranet designed by Squiz is providing Vision Australia with improved customer service and greater collaboration between staff.

Facebook rolls out six new reactions globally today, yet the long-awaited dislike button remains elusive, leaving some users unsatisfied.