Web giants such as Facebook and Google have woven themselves into billions of lives, but countless controversies over the years have a growing number of users questioning if they can trust these companies. How are data breaches and fake news changing people’s relationships with big tech?

Google announced that the next Android OS will allow people to control and monitor their own relationship with their device. As people become more conscious of how addictive technology can be, Google is taking steps to empower people to control and limit their tech use.

Whether it’s a strict gym regimen, highly controlled diet or constant need to travel the world, there are some lifestyle choices that can turn into full-blown addictions, with many of the associated negative consequences. How exactly does a healthy habit turn into a dangerous dependence?

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?