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Share Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, has reached a settlement in a high-profile social media addiction lawsuit just days before it was scheduled to go to trial in Los Angeles. The deal, revealed during a California Superior Court hearing, marks a significant turn in one of the first major legal challenges to how platform algorithms affect youth mental health. While the specific financial terms of the settlement remain confidential, Snap informed the BBC that all parties involved were “pleased to have been able to resolve this matter in an amicable manner.” The agreement removes Snap as a defendant in this specific case, though the company remains involved in other consolidated addiction lawsuits currently moving through the court system. The lawsuit was brought by a 19-year-old woman, identified as K.G.M., who alleged that the intentional design of social media platforms created a compulsive need for use that severely impacted her mental health. Despite Snap’s exit, the trial is still set to proceed on January 27 against the remaining three defendants: Meta (the parent of Instagram), ByteDance (TikTok), and Alphabet (YouTube). The case is being closely monitored by legal experts because it challenges Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act.

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Jan 20, 2026 – 6.04pm Snapchat is proving to be a problem for the government’s landmark teen social media ban, with families saying it is too easy to bypass its age restrictions, as Australia’s eSafety Commissioner said parents needed to play a role in making the changes work. On Tuesday, eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who is responsible for the stewardship of the government’s laws, said she remained encouraged by the number of deactivated accounts provided confidentially to her office by the age-restricted platforms, but that it would take time for the ban to become more effective. Paul Smith edits the technology coverage and has been a leading writer on the sector for 20 years. He covers big tech, business use of tech, the fast-growing Australian tech industry and start-ups, telecommunications and national innovation policy. Subscribe to gift this article Gift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe. Subscribe now Already a subscriber?

If your social media feed suddenly feels warmer, louder and oddly familiar, you're not imagining it. Users across TikTok and Instagram have been reviving the aesthetics, sounds and habits of 2016 — ushering in a viral movement many have dubbed '2016 Trend' or '2016 is the new 2026'. Bright, oversaturated filters reminiscent of early Instagram, the return of Snapchat dog ears, and decade-old pop tracks now dominate feeds. TikTok reports that the hashtag #2016 surged by more than 450% in the US in recent weeks, while searches for '2016 songs' and '2016 makeup' spiked sharply in January alone. Why 2016 Still Hits A Nerve For younger millennials and older Gen Zs , 2016 occupies a unique emotional space. It was the year of Pokémon Go, when people gathered outdoors chasing virtual creatures, and when social media still felt playful rather than performative. Musical.ly clips, mannequin challenges and unfiltered nightlife posts defined an internet that felt communal and low-stakes. In 2016, The Chainsmokers achieved massive success with chart-topping hits like 'Roses' (featuring ROZES), ‘Closer’ (featuring Halsey) and ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ (featuring Daya). FB/The Chainsmokers Culturally, the year has become shorthand for 'before'—before algorithm fatigue, before pandemic-era disruption, and before the

Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi in collaboration with Snap Inc. brought to life 13.8 billion years of scientific discovery using augmented reality (AR). The experience transform the museum’s narrative into an immersive journey with prehistoric environments, ancient creatures, and monumental species. Using both mobile AR and Snap’s Spectacles, guests will be able to experience science in an innovative and interactive approach, shifting museum exploration from passive observation to active discovery. Each experience was designed to deepen learning, spark curiosity, and allow visitors to interact with natural history as though they were stepping directly into the past. A living Jurassic Jungle Using world-transformation technology, the museum’s iconic atrium is turned into a lush Jurassic environment. Visitors can walk among three ancient species: Camarasaurus, Barosaurus, and Tylosaurus, each brought to life at full scale with rich educational storytelling. The lens transforms the surrounding space with prehistoric foliage and dynamic lighting, creating an environment where multiple users can explore simultaneously. A permanent QR code in the museum will allow visitors to instantly unlock the experience through Snapchat’s camera. Using augmented reality during curated demos and tours, audience members can witness a full life-size Brachiosaurus emerging right in front of them, no screens or

Prosecutors in Langlade County have charged a former Marquette University track and field athlete with 12 counts of child sex crimes.21-year-old William Waterstradt is accused of having sex with 13-year-old girl multiple times from July to October 2025.According to a criminal complaint, authorities believe Waterstradt met the child victim over Snapchat and allegedly told her he was a 17-year-old named "Connor O'Neill."In the complaint, prosecutors say the victim told investigators that she told Waterstradt that she was 13 years old and that she "expected that he would limit or cut off contact, but that he continued with no issues."The criminal complaint says that Waterstradt traveled to Langlade three separate times to have sex with the 13-year-old victim. Waterstradt is currently being held in the Langlade County Jail on a $500,000 bond.Waterstradt's attorney, Jonathan LaVoy, said in a statement to 12 News "William and his family are taking these allegations seriously and I am in the process of obtaining police reports and other evidence."Waterstradt's attorney said his client is a senior at Marquette University and is a track and field athlete, but a Marquette University spokesperson told 12 News on Saturday that he is no longer enrolled at the university. Prosecutors

Published  January 17, 2026 5:32pm CST article MILWAUKEE - A former Marquette University student-athlete is accused of child sex crimes in northern Wisconsin. In court: Court records show 22-year-old William Waterstradt was charged Tuesday with a dozen felonies, including second-degree sexual assault of a child.  FREE DOWNLOAD: Get breaking news alerts in the FOX LOCAL Mobile app for iOS or Android Waterstradt is being held in the Langlade County Jail on $500,000 bond. Langlade County is roughly 80 miles northwest of Green Bay. The backstory: A criminal complaint identified the victim as a 13-year-old girl in Langlade County. The victim said she had been communicating with Waterstradt via Snapchat, but believed he was a 17-year-old with a different name. They communicated for months, those conversations sexual in nature, from July until late October 2025.  Following a forensic interview with the victim, the complaint said detectives worked on warrants and identified accounts associated with Waterstradt. They determined the victim was not the only person to whom he had provided a false identity, and there were eight different Snapchat accounts in which he claimed to be 16 or 17 years old. The complaint also said detectives reviewed messages between Waterstradt and the

Barely a fortnight into 2026, social media has slipped into full rewind mode. Instagram and TikTok feeds are overflowing with old selfies, blurry phone pictures and aggressively filtered memories as users dig deep into their camera rolls to revisit who they were 10 years ago. The posts usually come with one familiar caption: “2026 is the new 2016.” From low-resolution iPhone clicks to puppy-dog Snapchat filters and Pokémon Go screenshots, the internet is reliving a year that now feels oddly distant and deeply comforting. Scroll for a few minutes and you are likely to see thickly carved eyebrows, flower crowns, and videos that look like they were filmed on a potato. It is nostalgia in lo-fi. The throwback wave has been massive. Since the year began, people have been sharing carousels and hazy clips from their digital archives, turning timelines into personal time capsules. According to the BBC, TikTok searches for “2016” jumped by over 450 per cent in the first week of January alone, while millions of videos using vintage-style filters inspired by the era have flooded the app. The hashtag #2016 has already crossed a million posts on TikTok and tens of millions on Instagram. Celebrities haven’t stayed