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I I don’t usually believe in life hacks. I’d like to imagine that with one simple adjustment my life would reappear like a cracked tennis court,…
“circleWait a minute, wait a minute. You haven’t heard anything yet.” So was the first line of dialogue heard in the 1927 feature film jazz singer.…
Meta, the owner of Facebook and Instagram, recently announced its new policy on digitally manipulated media as the upcoming election will test its ability to combat…
â—‹There’s a brief clip on TikTok where HRH Princess of Wales discloses her cancer diagnosis, while an AI voiceover suggests it’s a “faulty ring.” The video…
Donald Trump’s social network went public on Tuesday and quickly reached a valuation of around $8bn (£6.3bn), up over 15% from its initial public offering (IPO)…
No, the kids are not okay. And our future depends on them, so we have to do something about it. This week, the US Surgeon General,…
amplifier: An item (commonly a device) that boosts the power of a signal. For instance, an amplifier is frequently connected to an electric guitar to make…
the strangeness of the universe We explore some of the strangest places in the universe, where “normal” rules don’t apply. From places where you blow bubbles…
Carers in desperate situations throughout the UK require all the assistance they can receive. However, researchers argue that the AI revolution in social care needs a…
Culture refers to behaviors that are socially learned and persist within a group over long periods of time. Growing evidence suggests that animal culture, like human…
I Influencers like Andrew Tate have become synonymous with “toxic masculinity,” using a combination of motivational scoldings, fast cars, and demonstrations of sexual prowess to appeal…
When considering the most effective way to protect children’s mental health, the idea of banning social media often comes up. Recent events in the UK, such…
The members of the WhatsApp group ‘Smartphone Free Childhood’ advocate for banning under-14s from owning smartphones and preventing under-16s from accessing social media to protect them…
Monday morning saw the U.S. Supreme Court hearing arguments. The first case on the docket focused on social media platforms and content moderation, which could have…
adolescent: A person in a transitional stage of physical and psychological development that begins at the onset of adolescence, usually between the ages of 11 and…
Claim, a platform that doubles as a rewards app and social network, has raised $4 million in a seed funding round led by Sequoia Capital. The…
Jagat, a social network designed to help you get out more with friends instead of mindlessly scrolling on your phone, has over 10 million users worldwide.…
A ban on social media use for under-16s has been branded “speculative”, but the government must “continue to consider” the need to protect children, the minister…
A new study from Cornell University reveals that the visual system, not just chemoreceptors, has a major influence on the social behavior of male fruit flies.…
Google Maps get some new updates, includes social features designed to help people plan and collaborate with friends. The navigation platform also adds improved transit directions…
Consumers are seeking new ways of social networking that prioritize trust, safety, and decentralization, rather than being controlled by big tech CEOs. Mozilla, the mission-driven technology…
Does Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian have any regrets about his creation? The entrepreneur and founder of venture fund Seven Seven Six spoke at an event at…
