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Science Says 13 Is the Minimum Age Kids Should Get a Phone How old should kids be before they get their first phone? If your answer is 13, science agrees . . . A new study found 13 is the minimum age kids should get their first smartphone, or be allowed on social media. Any […]
A man in Phoenix had a terrifying experience in a self-driving car that circled a parking lot, nearly causing him to miss his flight. The incident was captured on video and shared online, gaining attention. The man felt trapped and questioned if the car was hacked. Waymo support intervened and instructed him to stop the […]
The big Consumer Electronics Show in Vegas starts today. As always, it’s got a ton of amazing products . . . plus a few very WEIRD ones. Here are the strangest gadgets unveiled so far. 1. A robot vacuum that picks up dirty socks. It’s like a Roomba, but with an arm on top that picks […]
Netflix has faced user dissatisfaction due to controversial decisions, including cracking down on password sharing and canceling fan-favorite shows like The OA and GLOW. Price hikes and the removal of the cheapest ad-free plan have further frustrated subscribers. A $7 million donation by co-founder Reed Hastings to support Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign sparked backlash and […]
A new online system will make it far easier – and faster – to renew your passport. The State Department says its online passport renewal system is fully operational. It allows users to skip cumbersome paper applications sent by mail, a process that can take two months or more to complete. More info can be […]
Instagram makes teen accounts private as pressure mounts on the app to protect children Instagram has introduced new “teen account” settings to protect young users, making millions of teen accounts private and restricting content. The changes aim to address concerns about who teens interact with online and the content they see. The update will automatically […]
Now that pretty much EVERYONE communicates by text message . . . we’re all forced to keep up with slang and internet shorthand. A website came up with a list of 114 popular text message abbreviations . . . and then looked though Google search data to see which ones people are still asking Google […]
Be careful how you talk to Siri, or her robot offspring might want payback someday . . . A new poll asked people how polite they are when speaking to A.I. Like, do you say “please” and “thank you”? Or do you just order Alexa around? Two in five said they think it matters . […]
The House has approved legislation that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S. The bill would require TikTok’s Chinese parent company ByteDance to sell off its U.S. operations, or else face a nationwide ban. The measure passed with bipartisan support 360-58 and now heads to the Senate. Even if the bill is signed into law, […]
Last week, the House of Representatives passed a bill that would ban TikTok in the U.S. But how exactly would that work? If the bill were to be into law, China-based parent company ByteDance would have six months to find a buyer – and TikTok would remain operational in the meantime. ByteDance would also likely […]
A lawsuit filed against Temu claims the company’s app “gains access to literally everything on your phone.” The class action lawsuit — filed on behalf of more than a dozen plaintiffs in Massachusetts, California, Illinois, New York and Virginia – accuses Temu of “purposely and intentionally” hiding malware and spyware in its app, as well […]
Apple Vision Pro: Watch How It Is Being Used In The Real World On Saturday, February 2nd Apple announced the Apple Vision Pro will be available at all U.S. Apple Store locations and the U.S. Apple Store online. A product such as the Apple Vision Pro has been well anticipated by the public; but Apples […]
