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'Deep mistrust': Sara Meger on unsubstantiated theories on Donald Trump attack - ABC News

Sara Meger, a Senior Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Melbourne, discussed the proliferation of unsubstantiated theories on social media platforms, particularly concerning the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. She highlighted how these theories contribute to

‘Advergames’: how games platform Roblox became a corporate marketing playground

Brands are increasingly using Roblox to create interactive marketing experiences, known as ‘advergames,’ targeting young users. These games integrate products and services into engaging virtual environments, raising concerns about the impact on children.

What Phones Are Doing to Reading | The New Yorker

The article explores how smartphones have reshaped reading habits, with e-reading apps and devices offering convenience but also contributing to a decline in book reading and shorter attention spans, especially for children.

Misinformation is winning the war on misinformation

Online falsehoods are as bad as they‘ve ever been. Does anyone care?

The disturbing online misogyny of Gamergate has returned – if it ever went away

Online harassment targeting game developers, journalists, and anyone advocating for diversity in gaming, reminiscent of Gamergate, continues. While this reactionary underlayer of gaming media lacks influence on game development, it can make online life miserable for its targets.

What a social media warning label can’t do

What the surgeon general wants to do for kids safety leaves the rest of us behind.

Why does TV feel so underwhelming yet so overwhelming?

Forgotten shows, chaotic release schedules. It seems like the root of our TV dissatisfaction might be the way we watch.