Sarah Manavis is the New Statesman's tech and digital culture writer.
For as long as the Democratic Party fails to understand authentic social media use, it will fail to mobilise young voters the way organic social media users do.
The Bird Box Challenge is part of a wider trend towards dangerous internet challenges. YouTube is, belatedly, taking steps to prevent them.
A seemingly obscure app is about to become a social media household name.
And if you claim otherwise, you are willfully misunderstanding her.
Netflix’s Twitter account suggests the streaming service may be marketing itself through disingenuous means.
A new female empowerment movement is encouraging more women than ever to avoid unfulfilling relationships in exchange for a better, independent life.
Netflix pulled a stand-up special in Saudi Arabia at the request of senior government officials. Why are we surprised?
The best memes born this year.
YouTubers’ vlogs are often full of the most boring elements of daily life. But experts say their dull nature may actually be a draw.
Tumblr was once a go-to site for young people’s sexual exploration. Now, its forthcoming porn ban reveals how little it understand its userbase.
