Millions of users are flocking to the BeReal app – but it may pose free speech issues
Oct 19, 2022 09:13 am UTC| Technology
Recently, when scrolling through TikTok purely for research purposes of course we paused on a video spilling the tea (that means sharing the goss) on the hottest new social media app, BeReal. As social media...
3 ways app developers keep kids glued to the screen – and what to do about it
Oct 19, 2022 08:51 am UTC| Technology
From learning numbers to learning how to brush your teeth, it seems theres a kids app for everything. Recent US statistics indicate more than half of toddlers and three-quarters of preschoolers regularly access mobile...
Oct 19, 2022 08:49 am UTC| Technology
Americans want their electricity to be cheap, clean and reliable, but that trifecta is becoming more elusive, thanks to climate change. According to a 2021 report by the nonprofit research organization Climate Central,...
Spotify 'Platinum' tier with HiFi streaming with a $20 monthly fee appears in a survey
Oct 18, 2022 08:37 am UTC| Technology Business
It has been 20 months since Spotify first announced that it is bringing HiFi music streaming to its platform. While the company has yet to provide an update on when it will launch, the feature makes a surprise appearance...
TikTok users under 18 can no longer host live broadcasts starting next month
Oct 18, 2022 07:53 am UTC| Technology Business
TikTok announced the latest changes to its livestreaming features on Monday, including a new policy that will prevent creators under 18 years old from hosting a LIVE broadcast. The update will also let creators keep...
Pixel Fold specs: New leak suggests it could feature displays manufactured by Samsung
Oct 17, 2022 09:36 am UTC| Technology Business
Googles hardware products launch went by without any mention of the long-rumored foldable phone that has been dubbed Pixel Fold. But reports about its specs keep coming, and a new leak indicates it will include displays...
‘Silent Hill’ games will be announced this week as Konami launches a new website for the franchise
Oct 17, 2022 08:26 am UTC| Technology Business
Konami has launched a new website for Silent Hill, which most fans have likely seen coming following months of leaks and rumors about the franchise. The publisher is also gearing up for an event this week, where the...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects