As Gov. Kathy Hochul and state lawmakers reach a deal on legislation that would regulate how content appears on kids’ social media feeds, mental health experts are sharing ways parents can set boundaries for their children to safely use apps such as TikTok and X. “I think it’s important to start talking about social media … Read more
Parents welcoming children in 2024 are ditching baby books and turning to the headlines to name their newborns. Parenting site BabyCenter analyzed the real-time data for hundreds of thousands of names shared by parents in their user community to determine how today’s trends are inspiring preschool roasters. And while the year’s not over yet, BabyCenter’s … Read more
Don’t sleep on these TikTok tips. As younger generations increasingly use social media for health information, a new study from Auburn University finds that most sleep hacks shared on TikTok are supported by scientific evidence. The researchers transcribed the most-viewed TikToks on Nov. 15-16, 2023, that used the tag #sleephacks, #sleephygiene, or #sleeptips. 295 sleep tips (including some repeat … Read more
It was fair and square. A specially designed Mistubuishi robot in Japan set a remarkable Guinness World Record for solving a Rubik’s Cube in a split second. The champion TOKUI Fast Accurate Synchronized Motion Testing Robot spun the colorful six-faced puzzle in a mere 0.305 seconds, outdoing a Massachusetts Institute of Technology bot’s 0.38-second record … Read more
Maybe Microsoft Recall should get a recall. The computer giant’s new artificial intelligence program is causing worry among cyber experts as it takes screenshots of a user’s activity every five seconds. “This could be a privacy nightmare,” Dr. Kris Shrishak, an AI and privacy adviser, warned the British Broadcasting Company. “The mere fact that screenshots … Read more
Doomscrolling in bed can ruin a good night of sleep — right? Maybe not, according to recent research that says tech-before-bed may not be as detrimental to slumber as previously thought. Researchers suggest that sensitivity to blue light and digital stimulation varies from person to person. For some, screen use might even assist sleep while … Read more
L’Oreal is developing of realistic artificial skin that will be able to “feel,” paving the way for ethical testing of cosmetics and other products without the use of animals. Unveiled at the Viva Technology conference in Paris last week, the bioprinted skin can replicate common skin conditions and behaviors, like eczema, acne, tanning and wound … Read more
Forget the Fountain of Youth. Tech titans, crypto bosses, AI researchers, investors, and so-called “immortalists” are showing support for “longevity escape velocity,” the controversial theory that people could live indefinitely by extending their remaining life expectancy faster than time passes. “Now that doesn’t guarantee you living forever,” computer scientist and futurist Ray Kurzweil explained in … Read more
One in four Americans consider themselves “car-incompatible” with their spouses or partners, and a new study has found that 10% of men would consider it a dealbreaker if they weren’t “car-compatible.” The poll of 2,000 married or cohabitating car drivers found that 25% are incompatible with how they treat vehicles — meaning they have different ideas … Read more
Amazon will introduce a more conversational artificial intelligence-powered version of its Alexa voice assistant later this year and plans to charge a monthly subscription fee to offset technology costs, CNBC reported Wednesday. While the e-commerce giant is yet to nail down the price of the new services, a subscription to Alexa will not be included in its popular … Read more
Legendary Brooklyn-born rapper-turned-financier Nas has rented a Tribeca apartment asking $16,500 a month. The two-bedroom, two-and-a-half bath spread is at the Enrique Norten-designed One York, which boasts the city’s first automated robo parking garage. Nas — born Nasir Jones — co-founded tech-investment firm QueensBridge Venture Partners with his manager, Anthony Saleh. Rapper and investor Nas. … Read more
This news is nothing to cell-ebrate. Some teen girls are clocking more than five hours a day on their smartphones — most are likely addicted to social media, a fixation that has been tied to poorer health and wellbeing, new research from Finland finds. “The implications of nearly six hours of daily smartphone use and … Read more
It’s time to stop blaming our phones. Screen time isn’t making child-parent relationships worse, say researchers. In fact, it’s just distractions in general. Researchers in Switzerland analyzed what they refer to as “technoference” — that is, interference caused by digital devices — to learn whether distractions from sources other than phones were actually just as … Read more
Their slang game has rizzen to new heights. The youngins of Gen Z and Gen Alpha are evoking some old-time 1990s technology into their already-obscure slang. But their latest phrase, “fax, no printer” — a TikToker went viral for saying it in 2021 — has very little to do with dated office devices from before … Read more
Would you like some eyes with that? People may soon simply look at a restaurant checkout screen to pay as the novel, biometric technology is becoming increasingly widespread. One facial ID payment company PopID, is inking more and more deals across the U.S. to introduce this state-of-the-art technology into everyday establishments. Users simply take a … Read more
Can you decipher these ancient hieroglyphics? In the age of hyper-evolving tech, the innovative emojis of today make those of yesteryear — read: 20 to 30 years ago — seem digitally prehistoric. Whether it’s texting your pals or drafting social media posts, a bevy of incredibly detailed emojis for every occasion are right at our fingertips, … Read more
They’re putting the “eye” in iPhone. Apple users will soon be able to control their iPhones and iPads with their eyes after the tech giant unveiled an array of new accessibility features for their products. “Eye Tracking,” which is designed for users with physical disabilities, will be powered by Artificial Intelligence and won’t require any … Read more
iPhone users are causing some much-dreaded déjà vu. The latest Apple update iOS 17.5 — which the company recently urged users to instantly download — is causing years-long deleted photos to reappear on phones. One person was shocked to see erased, nude photos they had taken with their partner three years ago suddenly pop up … Read more
Uber Technologies is introducing a shuttle service in the US and widening a delivery tie-up with membership-only retailer Costco as part of a series of initiatives unveiled on Wednesday to attract price-conscious consumers amid competition from rival Lyft. The initiatives were unveiled at the company’s GO-GET annual event for new products and are meant to maintain growth … Read more
It’s a love language model. ChatGPT has unveiled a new state-of-the-art interface that allows users to visually show their surroundings to the artificial intelligence counterpart they are communicating with. But even more “striking,” according to users, is the bot’s voice — which some say sounds like Scarlett Johansson’s digital character from the 2013 film “Her,” … Read more