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Mast or Meh: Some ads cooked up a treat. Others seemed to forget the recipe
8+ hour, 41+ min ago (938+ words) Advertising rarely moves in a straight line. For every campaign that finds an engaging narrative or an interesting visual hook, another leans a little too heavily on familiar formulas. Storyboard18s Mast & Meh takes a look at a selection of recent ads…...
Australia’s under-16 social media ban sees partial impact as teen usage persists
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (652+ words) More than one in five Australian teenagers under the age of 16 continued using social media platforms two months after the country introduced restrictions preventing minors from accessing them, raising concerns about the effectiveness of age-verification systems. According to a report…...
Australia’s social media ban for under-16s shows limited early impact
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (249+ words) Two months after Australia enforced a ban requiring social media platforms to block users under 16, a significant portion of teenagers are still active online, raising questions about the effectiveness of age-gating measures. Data from parental control software provider Qustodio, shared…...
AI boom reshapes edtech as 90% learners choose AI-focused programmes
6+ day, 22+ hour ago (609+ words) India's education technology companies are attempting to reinvent themselves around artificial intelligence as students and professionals increasingly turn to AI-focused training, offering a potential lifeline to a sector still recovering from its post-pandemic downturn. Edtech firms such as PhysicsWallah and…...
Mast or Meh: Sebamed, Nissan, Eureka Forbes, and more - which ad scored and who bored?
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (300+ words) Every week, brands continue rolling out their spotlight moments to wow us - but let's be real, not every attempt strikes gold. Some ads make us chuckle, spark a thought, or stick with us well beyond the ball drop, while others…...
After Australia, Indonesia moves to block social media for under-16 users
1+ week, 2+ day ago (367+ words) Indonesia announced plans to ban social media use for children under 16, following a similar move by Australia aimed at protecting minors from online harms. Communications Minister Meutya Hafid said the government would begin deactivating accounts belonging to children under 16 on…...
European Commission moves to tighten cyberbullying rules for Big Tech
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (321+ words) The European Commission has signalled that online platforms may soon face stricter obligations to combat cyberbullying, unveiling a new set of measures aimed at protecting children across the bloc, as per a report by Reuters. The move comes amid growing…...
From “Beige Flags” to “Canon Events”: The Gen Z slang you’ll hear everywhere in 2026
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (715+ words) Here's a breakdown of the Gen Z slang terms dominating conversations, captions, and comment sections right now. Not everything is a red or green flag anymore. A beige flag is a neutral trait, neither attractive nor off-putting. Think: someone who…...
TikTok turns to AI-led age checks in Europe amid tightening rules on child safety
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (294+ words) TikTok is set to roll out a new age-detection system across Europe in the coming weeks, signalling a shift toward proactive, AI-led moderation as regulators intensify scrutiny over how social media platforms protect minors online, Reuters reported. Unlike blunt enforcement…...
Degrees lose relevance as Gen Z prioritises skills and experience: Report
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (470+ words) Formal college degrees are no longer the default gateway to employment for Gen Z, with young professionals increasingly prioritising skills, hands-on experience and flexibility over traditional academic credentials, according to The Gen Z Work Code Report 2026. The report finds a…...