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Social media companies are facing one of their most serious turning points yet, after Snapchat’s parent company, Snap, settled a social media addiction lawsuit in the United States just days before it was due to go to court. The case was brought by a 19-year-old woman who alleges that social media algorithms left her addicted from a young age and caused anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia. While Snap has now settled, other defendants  including Instagram owner Meta and TikTok parent ByteDance, will face the courts. Technology Editor at The Irish Independent, Adrian Weckler, told The Anton Savage Show that the lawsuit is being watched closely across the tech industry.  “There’s a case going on in the States at the moment that everybody’s watching, especially in the social media industry,” he said, describing it as similar to the early legal actions taken against Big Tobacco. He noted that in Europe, the instinct has been to regulate the area. “We try to regulate it over here. We know that the Americans don’t like that. So it’s a very confused situation." That tension is evident in Australia, which has introduced a world-first ban on social media use for under-16s. A user open social

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Based on the county’s business license listings issued between Jan. 19 and Jan. 23, the 58 new business licenses issued by Cobb included a wide mix of new businesses, with a noticeable concentration in service-oriented and consumer-facing operations. Food service was particularly prominent, with several new restaurants and eateries licensed across the county, including pizza shops, grills, sushi, Greek cuisine and Indian dining. Personal services also featured heavily, ranging from bakeries and beauty salons to massage practitioners, fitness trainers, dance instruction and tattoo services. Together, these licenses point to continued growth in businesses that cater directly to residents’ daily needs, leisure activities and personal care. Professional and trade services made up another substantial share of new licenses. These included cleaning and janitorial companies, handyman services, landscaping contractors, plumbing and construction firms, as well as real estate-related businesses such as property management, appraisal services and office space rentals. The list also included a variety of consulting and specialized professional services — management consultants, education consultants, translation services, computer programming and research firms — reflecting the county’s role as a hub for both small, home-based operations and office-based professional work. In addition, several hotels, senior living management entities, health care providers and

In a lawsuit filed Friday in US District Court in San Francisco, the plaintiffs allege Meta’s public assurances — including WhatsApp’s in-app message stating 'only people in this chat can read' messages — are false. They claim Meta and WhatsApp 'store, analyse, and can access" most user communications, and that WhatsApp’s privacy marketing has misled users worldwide.

Just days before jurors were set to be summoned in a closely watched courtroom showdown, Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has agreed to resolve a lawsuit accusing social media giants of engineering addiction into their platforms. The settlement was disclosed during a California Superior Court hearing, halting what had been shaping up as a landmark trial in Los Angeles. Financial terms were not made public. After the hearing, Snap said the parties were “pleased to have been able to resolve this matter in an amicable manner.” Other Tech Giants Still Headed for Trial Snap’s exit leaves three major defendants still facing the jury box: Meta, owner of Instagram; ByteDance’s TikTok; and Alphabet’s YouTube. None have reached settlements. With no deal in place for those companies, the case is scheduled to move forward, and jury selection is set to begin Jan. 27. Meta Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg is expected to testify. Until the settlement was announced Tuesday, Snap CEO Evan Spiegel had also been slated to take the stand. Meta, TikTok and Alphabet did not respond to requests for comment.

Significant ice accumulation is expected to continue through Monday morning across north and central Georgia, prompting an Ice Storm Warning as power outages and hazardous travel conditions develop. The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook for north and central Georgia for Sunday, January 25, 2026. Bonus for the more weather-curious among you … To read an article about interpreting a weather news report with some of the typical terminology defined,   follow this link . What is in the ice storm warning statement? The statement gives the following details: …ICE STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM EST MONDAY… * WHAT…Significant icing. Additional snow/sleet accumulations up toone inch in northeastern Georgia. Ice accumulations around onequarter to three quarters of an inch across the warning area. Windsgusting as high as 30 mph. * WHERE…Portions of east central, north central, northeast, andnorthwest Georgia. * WHEN…Until 10 AM EST Monday. * IMPACTS…Expect power outages and tree damage due to the ice.Travel could be impossible. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Impacts from ice accumulation are alreadybeing felt in portions of northeast Georgia extending into theAtlanta metro area. These impacts will expand through the morninghours across the warning area as ice accumulations continue tobuild. What counties

Meta Platforms ($META) is facing a new lawsuit that questions how private WhatsApp messages really are. An international group of plaintiffs filed ...

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Sie befinden sind hier: Startseite > Börse > Ueberblick > Vimeo’s Public Market Journey Concludes Following ... Vimeo’s, Public 25.01.2026 - 11:22:04 Vimeo US92719V1008 The video platform Vimeo has completed its transition to private ownership, finalizing a process that began with its acquisition. Italian tech conglomerate Bending Spoons, known for its strategy of acquiring and restructuring digital assets, has implemented sweeping changes that effectively end Vimeo's era as an independent, growth-focused public company. In line with Bending Spoons' established operational playbook, a significant restructuring has been undertaken to drive immediate profitability. Reports confirm that a large portion of Vimeo's remaining workforce has been laid off as part of post-merger integration. The cuts have impacted nearly all departments, including the core video engineering team that was fundamental to the platform's operations. Acquisition Value: The deal was finalized for $1.38 billion in cash. Current Status: The company now operates as a private subsidiary. Employment Impact: The majority of staff have been terminated, with the process set to complete by January 2026. New Direction: The focus has shifted to aggressive cost reduction and revenue maximization. The departure of Vimeo's leadership team and a withdrawal from major sponsorship commitments signal a fundamental downsizing of