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WhatsApp's switch from phone numbers to usernames - explained

WhatsApp says the new feature will be released over the coming months and that it will notify users when it is available in their country.

30 June 2026

Euronews Tech Talks

Are there alternatives to mainstream social media? |Euronews Tech Talk

Privacy, political, and ethical concerns are pushing people to look for alternative social media platforms. What are the options? Are they the solution? Euronews Tech Talks tries to understand.

29 April 2026

Tech News

Will Elon Musk appear before the French courts?

The billionaire is being summoned on Monday by the Paris public prosecutor's office as part of an investigation into his social network X and its AI tool Grok, which are suspected of algorithmic manipulation to interfere in the French political debate.

20 April 2026

Europe in Motion

Which European countries are bringing in social media bans for minors?

After Australia banned social media for under-16s in December, European nations are now debating their own restrictions as Brussels mulls a "European solution".

17 April 2026

Partner content

Gen Z influencers trade Europe for Dubai’s booming content economy

Partner content presented by Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy

Young Europeans are increasingly looking beyond the continent to work, create and build careers, with Dubai emerging as a primary destination for Gen Z talent.

25 February 2026

France

Why France wants to penalise 'online sexual exploitation' on OnlyFans

France’s Senate has voted in a new criminal offence targeting intermediaries or agents representing adult content creators on online platforms. The bill, which has sparked deep divisions, aims to crack down on what supporters call “pimping 2.0”.

11 February 2026

Tech News

What’s next for VR now that Meta’s dumped the metaverse?

After changing its name and going all-in on virtual reality, Meta is scaling back its metaverse operations. But that could be a good thing for VR, experts tell Euronews Next.

31 January 2026

France

Macron calls for social media ban for under-15s to be fast-tracked

According to France's health watchdog, one in two teenagers spends between two and five hours a day on their smartphone.

25 January 2026

Tech News

Social media algorithms can alter political views, study says

A browser extension powered by AI can reduce how people feel about opposing political views, according to new research that looked into the 2024 US presidential election.

28 November 2025

Europe News

EU to enforce social media laws despite US pressure — Commission VP

Legislation will ensure a fair, democratic and safe digital environment, European Commission Executive Vice President for Tech Sovereignty, Security and Democracy Henna Virkkunen told Euronews.

1 April 2025

Culture news

Inoxtag: the inside story of France's most phenomenal influencer

French influencer Inoxtag has successfully developed a spectacular way of presenting his projects online to attract attention in the ultra-competitive sector of web content creators.

3 January 2025

The Exchange

200 million people claim to be ‘content creators’

In partnership with Media City

Ronan Harris, EMEA President of Snapchat, the Co-Founder of Influencer.com, Casper Lee and content creator Tue Nguyen explain how the $250 billion influencer economy is reshaping the future of business.

14 August 2024

Tech News

Elon Musk is planning to charge new users to post on X

Musk is considering implementing "a small fee" for new users if they want to post, bookmark or like on the platform, he said in a post on X.

18 April 2024

Moments

Lonely abroad? How to make friends as a solo traveller

From online groups to going phone-free, here's how I make friends while travelling solo.

6 January 2024

Work

‘Green ceiling’ adding to skills shortage in addressing climate crisis

New data shows while there are more green jobs than ever, the industry faces a severe skills shortage.

21 November 2023

The Cube

Fake online accounts spread disinformation after Gaza hospital blast

There are still a lot of unanswered questions regarding Tuesday's explosion, but The Cube is here to help you separate fact from fiction by debunking the most viral claims and misleading videos online.

20 October 2023