Kate Winick

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Meta Settles For $17 Billion In Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial

Kate Winick August 26, 2026
Two weeks into a landmark case against Meta, a group of attorneys general have announced that they’ve reached a settlement laying the groundwork for significant changes to the way young users experience Meta platforms. Youth Access Will Take An Immediate Hit, But Adults Will See A Gradual Shift The financial penalty is meaningful and doesn’t […]
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You Don’t Miss Myspace — You Just Miss 2005

Kate Winick August 6, 2026
A potential Myspace relaunch is dependent on social media nostalgia, but consumers aren’t interested in going back in time.