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fromThe Verge
1 week ago

I'm officially done with YouTube Kids

The details are fuzzy, but I think my husband and I downloaded the YouTube Kids app to our TV sometime in 2022, when between one and three members of the household came down with the flu at the same time. Like countless parents of toddlers before us, we needed something, anything, that would buy us a moment to vomit in peace.
Parenting
#music-discovery
fromThe Verge
1 week ago
Music

How to find music you will love without the algorithm

Algorithmic recommendations have made music discovery passive, reducing intentional exploration; active seeking through music journalism and independent outlets helps find new artists.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago
Music

The algorithm failed music

Algorithmic recommendation systems reshaped music discovery, trading serendipitous browsing and human curation for data-driven matches that often produced repetitive playlists.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

What Boys Need in the Modern Age

Technology's impact on adolescents and young boys has been the subject of discussion and concern for decades. This new wave of AI tools has tightened the loop between technology and culture, with technology influencing mindsets and behavior and vice versa. An October 2025 report by Common Sense Media coined the term "digital masculinity" to describe the ways in which masculinity is defined, conveyed, and negotiated online specifically.
Digital life
#tiktok
Television
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Judge John Hodgman: Should I Watch a TV Show Recommended by My Robot Vacuum?

Targeted ads erode identity and autonomy, yet people can opt out and choose different entertainment, like watching Dicktown on Hulu.
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