For digital natives, Facebook and Instagram are key social lifelines – but they also present a risk to users’ wellbeing as they judge themselves by what they see on these platforms. How is satirical site Lifefaker sparking a conversation about the dangers of obsessing over one’s online image?

Facebook might have been created in a college dorm, but it’s no longer resonating with young people. As older generations get a better handle of social media, teens are moving towards ephemeral media types, away from older eyes, whom they believe are infiltrating their private lives.

WhatsApp has announced plans to raise the age-of-use limit to 16, as EU regulations are implemented to keep young people safe. This taps into the growing demand for tech brands to be transparent about how they use personal data, especially when it concerns young people.

The ‘Stories’ features on Instagram and Snapchat have proven popular among users for their impermanence, authenticity, and behind-the-scenes nature. But how exactly are they being used by brands, celebrities and regular people? And how are these temporary digital tales evolving?