Desperately seeking decency. Under a new US law, online dating platforms must now alert users if someone they have interacted with is banned for fraud. The Senate passed the bipartisan Romance Scam Prevention Act unanimously last month, and President Trump signed it into law on Tuesday. During the COVID-19 pandemic, as lonely folks sought companionship … Read more
Dating apps aren’t delivering when it comes to finding a life partner. Single people are getting sick of swiping and abandoning dating apps in droves. That’s left the apps themselves desperately attempting to pivot amidst public backlash against their business premise — to the point of turning their backs on what made them successful in … Read more
A Maryland man claims that a popular weight-loss drug caused his total vision loss, leaving him legally blind. Todd Engel, 63, was first prescribed Ozempic in 2023 to help manage his diabetes. The GLP-1 medication, which is approved to treat type 2 diabetes, is also commonly prescribed off-label for weight loss. Approximately four months after … Read more
A major brand of panty liners has been accused of exposing hundreds of women to a cancer-causing chemical — with users claiming they suffered devastating health problems ranging from yeast infections to liver disease, a new lawsuit claims. Carefree, a feminine hygiene brand once owned by Johnson & Johnson and now owned by Essity, allegedly … Read more
He puts the a– in “assistant.” Online hornballs have been lusting over Meta’s new Muse assistant after the tech firm’s AI wizards gave it a NSFW makeover. Dubbed Jolly, the avatar is the default mascot for Meta’s new Muse AI assistant, which carries out tasks on the user’s behalf from sending emails to booking travel. … Read more
Gamers hit the jackpot. Eligible PlayStation users will soon see payments — in the form of store credit — from a $7.85 million settlement. Sony — parent company of PlayStation — is accused of violating federal antitrust law and certain state laws. Sony is being accused of anticompetitive conduct by monopolizing the PlayStation digital game … Read more
The iPhone Duo may have two screens, but it may be designed with only one hand in mind. Apple unveiled its first-ever foldable iPhone Wednesday, marking the biggest physical overhaul of its signature smartphone since the original iPhone first hit the market. But the flashy $1,999 device has left left-handed users quick to point out … Read more
A new study warns that driving after eating cannabis edibles can significantly impair road performance and reaction times, even if blood tests show THC levels far below the legal limit. The findings, published in JAMA Network Open, highlight a potential challenge for impaired-driving enforcement in Canada and some US jurisdictions. Most previous cannabis-driving studies have involved smoked … Read more
Neurologists are warning that popular weight-loss medications could have severe negative effects on neurodegenerative conditions like ALS. Jinsy Andrews, MD, a neurologist and director of NYU Langone’s ALS Center, says the very mechanism that makes these drugs popular — rapid weight loss — can go against the biological needs of patients with neuromuscular disorders. GLP-1 agonists have shown … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Americans admit to watching “oddly satisfying” social media videos, spending a grand total of 156 hours consuming that content per year, according to new research. The survey of 2,000 Americans found that those who love oddly satisfying videos (59%) spend almost half an hour per day consuming this content, adding up to … Read more
Facebook’s $725 million privacy class-action lawsuit settlement keeps on giving — as users of the social media platform are expected to rake in more settlement money soon. Facebook users who were active on the platform between May 24, 2007 and December 22, 2022 and signed up for the class action started to receive emails about … Read more
New username, who dis? WhatsApp just revealed it’s taking privacy to historic levels this year by rolling out its most in-demand feature to the world — usernames. The popular messaging app has over 3.3 billion users and now all of them will be fighting for their names, as the new feature is officially out of … Read more
Magic mushrooms? You have gnome idea. Move over psilocybin — there’s a new psychoactive agent on the scene. A study published last month in Mycologia has unearthed new details on how one freaky fungus makes those who ingest it hallucinate teeny, tiny people all around them — something that no other ‘shroom is known to … Read more
You could be eligible for a Disney payday. The Walt Disney Co. has agreed to resolve a class action lawsuit with a staggering $50 million settlement. The original class action suit alleges that Disney forced YouTubeTV and DirecTV Stream to inflate their subscription prices, a move that violated federal and state antitrust and consumer protection … Read more
Among those taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss, exercise rates are decreasing, according to new research. The study, set to be presented at ENDO 2026 (the Endocrine Society’s annual meeting) in Chicago this week, found that adults with obesity who lost weight with a GLP-1, such as Ozempic or Wegovy, “significantly reduced” their physical activity. In an Endocrine … Read more
Thousands of hungry folks are out of luck. Over 36,000 DoorDash users have reported platform issues on Tuesday morning according to a Downdetector post. Downdetector offers real-time monitoring and status tracking for thousands of online services. Outage reports began at 9:30 a.m. ET with 73% of the issues happening on the mobile app. About 23% of … Read more
Facebook’s $725 million privacy settlement is sending bonus checks — some are worth less than a cup of coffee. Nearly three years after Facebook users filed claims in a massive privacy settlement tied to the improper sharing of data with the political consulting firm, some claimants are receiving a surprise second payment. But don’t get … Read more
AI chatbots are turning into accidental snitches — and in some cases, they’re handing out real people’s phone numbers to total strangers. Privacy experts are sounding the alarm over a disturbing trend dubbed “AI doxxing,” where bots like Google Gemini and OpenAI ChatGPT surface personal contact information without consent. One Reddit user said their nightmare … Read more
Eau, eau, eau, Eau-zempic! You’ve heard of “Ozempic butt,” “Ozempic fingers,” “Ozempic mouth” and “Ozempic teeth” — now, there’s a new term to add to the GLP-1 lexicon: “Ozempic breath.” Bad breath is a common side effect of GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drugs like Ozempic because they slow digestion, causing food to linger and … Read more
McDonald’s is leaning into the protein craze, adding new labels to over a dozen menu items across its app and kiosks. The fast-food giant said in a news release Tuesday that it’s assigning “protein callouts” on its menu items. McDonald’s describes the callouts as “visual ‘badges’ that make it quick and easy to spot protein options any … Read more