US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy is raising red flags about the potential mental health risks associated with social media use, particularly for young people. Murthy is advocating for the introduction of warning labels on social media platforms, similar to those on tobacco and alcohol products, to alert parents and adolescent users to these dangers.
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Google is constantly innovating and upgrading its services, and the latest addition to the Android Chrome browser is definitely noteworthy. The new option called “Listen to this page” allows users to have webpages read aloud to them, adding a new level of accessibility and convenience to the browsing experience. The “Listen to this page” feature
Apple is known for its innovative technology and sleek designs, and it seems that the company is once again focusing on making their devices even thinner. According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple’s upcoming lineup includes a “significantly skinnier” iPhone 17, as well as plans to reduce the thickness of the MacBook Pro and Apple Watch.
The latest news in tech and entertainment is that Siri is getting some major updates with the release of iOS 18 this fall. While some features won’t be available until 2025 for non-beta testers, there are exciting changes on the horizon for this virtual assistant. One of the most anticipated updates to Siri is the
Philips Hue, a well-known name in the realm of smart home technology, is gearing up to release its latest innovation in the form of a smart bedside lamp called the “Twilight.” This new lamp is set to revolutionize the way we interact with our bedroom lighting and promises to offer a range of exciting features
Nintendo, a household name in the gaming industry today, was not always the powerhouse it is now. In 1980, Nintendo was virtually unknown in the United States, and their first commercial for a handheld device called Toss-Up did little to change that perception. This handheld device was part of the “Game & Watch” series, which
The landscape of news aggregation has shifted with the demise of Artifact, a news aggregation app developed by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. However, Yahoo has stepped in to revive the architecture behind Artifact within its brand-new Yahoo News app. This move marks a new era in personalized news feeds and innovative features
The Verge’s senior AI reporter, Kylie Robison, sheds light on the internal turmoil at X Company, formerly known as Twitter, under Elon Musk’s ownership. Sources reveal that a promotions process was unexpectedly delayed, leaving employees anxious about the future. With the sales team falling short of revenue targets, layoffs are looming over the company. One
Netflix has been making waves in the world of entertainment, not just with its original series and movies, but also with its live events. One of the latest announcements from the streaming giant is the upcoming Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef live event scheduled for September 2nd. This event is set to feature a showdown
MiNT, a Hong Kong-based camera manufacturer known for its boutique instant film cameras, has recently unveiled the Rollei 35AF camera, set to be released later this year. This new camera is a modern take on the original Rollei 35 from 1966, combining analog design elements with lidar-based autofocus technology and automatic exposure options. The compact