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The Verge
2 hours ago
Digital life

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a photography nerd's dream

Phones still lack physical buttons and grips for photography.
Xiaomi 14 Ultra provides a camera-centric experience with a photography kit.
Futurism
20 hours ago
Digital life

Wild Searches Trending in Texas After Porn Ban

Texans have been using creative ways like VPN services to bypass the Pornhub ban in Texas.
Search term 'how to watch porn in Texas?' spiked 3,500 percent post-Pornhub ban, with conservative areas like Lubbock topping the list.
Scary Mommy
22 hours ago
Digital life

A Woman Shared Why It Was So Important That Her Parents Displayed Family Photos

Having family photos displayed in a home can boost a person's confidence and sense of self-worth.
ZDNET
22 hours ago
Digital life

Your smart TV is snooping on you. Here's how to limit the personal data it gathers

Smart TVs come pre-hacked, collecting personal data without user consent.
Turning off Automatic Content Recognition can reduce data snooping on smart TVs.
The Verge
21 hours ago
Digital life

The principles of wearable etiquette

Wearing wearables on special occasions can lead to distractions and social concerns.
Smartwatch etiquette involves being considerate of the event's formal expectations and adjusting notifications accordingly.
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The Verge
21 hours ago
Digital life

Here's our first look at Apple's in-the-box iPhone updating machine

Apple is developing machines called Presto for wireless updating of iPhones still in the box.
Presto machines use MagSafe and other wireless technologies to apply updates before retail purchase.
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www.mediaite.com
22 hours ago
Digital life

Right-Wing Conspiracy Fringe Is All Over the Bridge Collapse

Conspiracy theories circulated after Baltimore bridge collapse.
Fringe figures like Alex Jones and Lara Logan promoted cyber-attack theories.
Slate Magazine
5 days ago
Digital life

The Kate Middleton Conspiracy Is Over. There's a Reason It Was So Effective.

Speculation around Kate Middleton's whereabouts ended with her cancer announcement. Conspiracy theories are not new and often circulate around public figures.
Vulture
6 days ago
Digital life

The Art of the Royal Doppelganger Photo

Conspiracy theories persist despite authentic footage
Alison Jackson's career in creating fake royal photos
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BuzzFeed
22 hours ago
Digital life

You Probably Know Someone With Endometriosis - Here's What People With The Condition Want You To Know

Endometriosis experiences vary widely despite commonality.
The Dispatch
23 hours ago
Digital life

Assessing Claims That Meta Is Restricting Political Content on Its Platforms

Instagram is changing the way it treats political content but will still show political content from accounts users follow.
Users can opt out of Instagram's new policy regarding the promotion of political content.
www.cbc.ca
23 hours ago
Digital life

Facebook brought back what some say is its most annoying feature: poking | CBC News

Poke feature on Facebook resurging among the younger generation, with a 13-fold spike in usage recently.
Poking is distinct from other forms of social media interactions like DMs, comments, or likes, with new enhancements added by Facebook.
Mail Online
1 day ago
Digital life

Britain's phone boxes get a 21st century makeover from BT

BT is transforming old phone boxes into free Street Hubs with Wi-Fi, phone chargers, and emergency call buttons.
The new Street Hubs will offer free UK landline and mobile calls and display real-time council updates on screens.
GSMArena.com
1 day ago
Digital life

Nothing Phone (2a) gets more camera improvements with latest update

The Nothing Phone (2a) is receiving software updates focusing on camera enhancements and bug fixes.
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Independent
1 day ago
Digital life

Ian O'Doherty: 'KateGate' proves how digital dullards are putting evolution into reverse gear

The internet is the greatest invention of the last 50 years, changing how the world operates.
Social media has become a concerning aspect of modern life.
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Digital life

What KateGate' Says About Royalty, Celebrity and Internet Culture

The public's perception of the British royals has shifted towards viewing them as typical celebrities.
The internet culture and social media have contributed to the increased scrutiny and obsession with the royal family.
Axios
6 days ago
Digital life

Evidence grows that screens are poisoning kids' minds

The teen mental health crisis predates the pandemic, with smartphones and social media contributing significantly.
Rates of depression, anxiety, and suicide among adolescents have sharply increased since the mid-2010s, corresponding with the rise in smartphone and social media usage.
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TechCrunch
1 day ago
Digital life

Robinhood's new credit card goes after Apple Card with ability to invest cash-back perks | TechCrunch

Robinhood launched the Gold Card with attractive features comparable to Apple Card.
The Gold Card offers features like no annual fees, cash back, and the ability to provide cards to family members.
Acm
1 day ago
Digital life

Resolving the Human-Subjects Status of ML's Crowdworkers

Researchers rely on crowdsourcing platforms for massive datasets in ML tasks like NLP.
Ethical concerns arise from low wages, disparities, reproducibility, and unfairness in using crowdworkers for ML research.
New York Post
1 day ago
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I'm a model who's so hot that people accuse me of being AI - it's complete insanity

Hyperrealistic AI fakes are prevalent online, leading people to mistake real individuals for bots.
Influencers like Ines Trocchia face challenges of being accused of being a bot due to the proliferation of AI-generated supermodels.
Fox News
2 days ago
Digital life

How to escape Facebook's creepy ad tracking

Facebook does not directly track Google searches, but uses tracking cookies and third-party data for ad personalization.
Users can take steps to limit Facebook's ad tracking capabilities and maintain their privacy.
Slate Magazine
2 days ago
Digital life

Actor Niecy Nash Discusses Her Very Hot Marriage to Singer Jessica Betts

Niecy Nash and Jessica Betts discuss their early courtship and going public with their relationship.
Electronic Frontier Foundation
2 days ago
Digital life

Podcast Episode: About Face (Recognition)

Face recognition technology can be misused by unauthorized individuals for various purposes.
Ethical concerns and regulations often lag behind the rapid evolution of face recognition technology.
Queerty
2 days ago
Digital life

Laith Ashley was banned from TikTok Live for supposed "sexual activity"-but that's not the full story

TikTok facing criticism for silencing LGBTQ+ voices
Concerns over queer censorship on TikTok
www.nytimes.com
2 days ago
Digital life

DeSantis Signs Social Media Bill Barring Accounts for Children Under 14

Florida bans children under 14 from social media accounts
New law requires parental permission for 14- and 15-year-olds on social media platforms
Digital Photography School
4 days ago
Digital life

How to Capture Stunning Macro Photos With Your Phone

Invest in a macro lens or close-focusing aid for DSLR, or try mobile macro photography with a smartphone.
Pick the right smartphone macro lens for better close-up shots on your phone.
Themarkup
2 days ago
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Instagram Creators: Check If Your Posts Are "Political" - The Markup

Instagram will no longer proactively recommend political content to users.
Users can check if their posts are considered political by the platform.
TODAY.com
2 days ago
Digital life

She had a girl, her best friend had a boy. Their kids got married; now they'll be grandmas together

Friendship leading to intergenerational bonds
Romance blossoming from long-time friendship
Miami Herald
2 days ago
Digital life

Laughter At Man's Work-From-Home Trick To Avoid Small Talk On Video Calls

Avoid joining video calls early to skip small talk by pretending to be coming from another call
Strategies to manage time and avoid awkwardness on video calls while working from home
Independent
3 days ago
Digital life

Screens and teens: How phones broke children's brains

Phones are a major issue in educational settings, distracting students from engaging with the real world.
Adolescents spend a significant amount of time online, with almost all children having smartphones by age 12.
Mail Online
2 days ago
Digital life

Tesla is making it harder for cheaters to fly under the radar

The Tesla app allows tracking and monitoring of car activities, including occupants.
Reddit user warns about potential privacy risks and advises caution with Tesla features.
www.thisislocallondon.co.uk
2 days ago
Digital life

Harlow worst place in Essex for mobile phone thefts, new research shows

Harlow has the highest rate of phone thefts in Essex with 9 per 10,000 residents.
Maldon is the safest area with a phone theft rate of 0.91 per 10,000 residents.
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 days ago
Digital life

Meet Mysticat - the non-binary YouTube superstar you might not have heard of

ABC7 San Francisco
2 days ago
Digital life

How to turn off Instagram's automatic setting, limiting political content on social media platform

Instagram is automatically limiting political content in users' feeds but offers an option to turn off the controls.
Users can easily adjust their settings to see political content by following a few steps.
The Verge
2 days ago
Digital life

Ron DeSantis signs bill requiring parental consent for kids under 16 to hold social media accounts

Parents gain control over teen social media access
Bill mandates age verification for websites
The Times of India
3 days ago
Digital life

How to easily add AI-generated backdrops to your Instagram Stories | - Times of India

AI is transforming user experiences on digital platforms like Instagram.
Meta, led by Mark Zuckerberg, is at the forefront of integrating AI features in social media.
Bustle
3 days ago
Digital life

Do You Have To Pay Your Friend Back If It's Just $10?

Money and friendships are intertwined, leading to potential tensions due to different budgets and spending habits.
Discussing money with friends can be uncomfortable, but establishing clear rules can help navigate financial interactions.
The Atlantic
3 days ago
Digital life

The Internet Was Better When It Was Terrible

The OldWeb.Today website houses an emulator allowing users to experience the mid-'90s web through software versions of browsers and computers.
The mid-'90s web was perceived as clunky and challenging to navigate compared to modern websites, leading to a reflection on how the evolution of the internet has shaped user experiences.
WIRED
3 days ago
Digital life

A Deepfake Nude Generator Reveals a Chilling Look at Its Victims

Teens' social media photos shared without consent
Diverse content on the site including influencers and strangers' photos
HuffPost
3 days ago
Digital life

Gen Z Leaves Their Phone On 'Do Not Disturb' All Day, And The Reason Why Is Pretty Smart

AIM and ringtones were once thrilling but have lost their charm with age.
Gen Z and some millennials opt for Do Not Disturb mode 24/7 for phone notifications.
Forbes
3 days ago
Digital life

How AI Is Redefining Social Interactions In The Digital Age

AI is reshaping social interactions in the digital realm through chatbots and matchmaking algorithms.
Advancements in conversational AI are creating virtual companions capable of simulating human emotions and responses.
www.mediaite.com
3 days ago
Digital life

LSU's Kim Mulkey Rips Washington Post Over 'Hit Piece'

Kim Mulkey criticizes Washington Post for alleged hit piece
Mulkey threatens defamation lawsuit against the Post
Mail Online
3 days ago
Digital life

Here's what your taste in Netflix and other TV says about you

True crime fans are likely highly empathic rather than violent.
Binge-watching TV can lead to unhealthy habits and poor impulse control.
The Verge
4 days ago
Digital life

The biggest new battle royale is ready for your phone

Installer No. 31 includes highlights like LA crime rings, AI music tools, March Madness, Mickey Mouse story, and LeBron James's basketball terms.
Upcoming events include an AI-related afternoon in Chicago with The Verge at the Chicago Humanities Festival on April 13th.
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Digital life

Generation Anxiety: smartphones have created a gen Z mental health crisis but there are ways to fix it

Children may be better suited for Mars colonization due to adaptability, but risks like radiation and gravity effects are concerning.
Lack of consideration for child safety and parental consent in controversial projects like sending children to Mars raises ethical issues.
www.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Digital life

Social media is making kids sad and it's bad news for democracy | Van Badham

Social media negatively affects teens' mental health
Unhappiness in young people correlates with social media usage
www.independent.co.uk
4 days ago
Digital life

Rishi Sunak urged to close legal loophole on deepfake pornography

Deepfake porn loophole needs closing to ensure criminal action
Labour Party urges making creation of deepfakes illegal
WIRED
4 days ago
Digital life

The Case Against Apple Weaponizes the Cult of Cupertino

Apple accused of monopolistic behavior by US government
Apple's alleged practice of 'locking in' iPhone customers
eLearning Industry
4 days ago
Digital life

Young Minds Online: How Kids Perceive Virtual Classrooms

Kids today are digital natives comfortable with virtual learning.
Virtual education offers benefits like flexibility and accessibility.
Entrepreneur
5 days ago
Digital life

Do You Need Credit Even After You Retire? | Entrepreneur

Good credit is essential even after retirement for various reasons including helping children buy a home.
Cosigning a loan for offspring's home purchase can be a significant non-monetary way to support them, requiring a good credit score.
Mail Online
5 days ago
Digital life

The rise of 'ghost hacking' - hackers are stealing from the dead

Scammers use 'ghost hacking' to target deceased individuals' accounts for scams and theft.
Family members of the deceased can be emotionally manipulated by such scams.
www.nytimes.com
5 days ago
Digital life

Millions of Low-Income Families Set to Lose Internet Subsidies

Low-income households rely on Affordable Connectivity Program for internet access
Program funding set to run out this spring, impacting millions of households
Slate Magazine
5 days ago
Digital life

The End of the iPhone as We Know It

Apple facing antitrust lawsuit targeting iPhone
Antitrust lawsuit focuses on restricting consumer options
english.elpais.com
4 days ago
Digital life

Emojis are not a universal language: Gender, age and culture influence their interpretation

Emojis can be interpreted differently based on age, gender, and culture.
Women tend to be slightly more accurate in recognizing certain emojis like happy, fearful, sad, and angry.
Futurism
5 days ago
Digital life

Rare Condition Makes Man See Everybody as a Demon

Rare neurological disorder called prosopometamorphopsia causes distorted facial perceptions.
Human brain can exhibit bizarre symptoms affecting perception of reality.
Inverse
5 days ago
Digital life

70 Insanely Weird Things Under $25 Getting Wildly Popular on Amazon Now

Unique and affordable products are gaining popularity on Amazon
A variety of strange and budget-friendly items under $25 are available on Amazon
New York Post
5 days ago
Digital life

Apple's turns on 'creepy-sounding setting' by default - that you may want to keep hidden

The default setting 'Discoverable by Others' in Apple's new iPhone update isn't actually sharing names and locations without consent.
Despite users toggling off the 'Journaling Suggestions' feature, it's automatically turned on in the settings, raising privacy concerns.
Forbes
5 days ago
Digital life

Forbes EQ BrandVoice: Why Every Digital Nomad Needs A Virtual Mailbox

Employee expectations have shifted towards more fluid and adaptable working arrangements.
The number of digital nomads has significantly increased post-pandemic.
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
Digital life

The Big Number: $50.44

Reddit went public with a share price of $50.44 after overcoming challenges like user resistance to advertising.
Reddit's I.P.O. is seen as a bellwether for other private tech companies considering entering the public markets.
WIRED
6 days ago
Digital life

7 Ways the Apple Antitrust Case Could Change Your iPhone

Apple's resistance to cloud gaming services due to threat perception and control over payment systems.
Apple's restrictions on third-party smartwatches, limiting their capabilities compared to Apple Watch.
www.cbc.ca
6 days ago
Digital life

How dating apps frustrate you into paying for them | CBC News

Dating apps promote more matches with subscriptions.
Some users find dating apps' payment tactics frustrating.
The Verge
6 days ago
Digital life

Smartwatches shouldn't make you choose between Apple and Android

Your choice of smartwatch is largely dependent on the phone you use, leading to ecosystems lock-in.
The dominance of Apple Watch and the shift towards ecosystem exclusivity with Wear OS 3 are making it harder to switch between devices.
WIRED
6 days ago
Digital life

Photography Is No Longer Evidence of Anything

Digital images are easily manipulated, making them unreliable as evidence.
The concept of photography as a reliable form of evidence was debunked years ago.
TNW | Data-Security
6 days ago
Digital life

Italian PM seeks justice for deepfake porn video amid surge in cases

Deepfake porn videos uploaded before Meloni's prime minister appointment; seeking compensation
AI tools proliferation enables easy creation of deepfake porn, making perpetrators hard to track down
EU tech scene news includes deepfake-related content on popular sites
The Verge
6 days ago
Digital life

How to stop Google's Smart Compose text suggestions

Google's Smart Compose feature automatically finishes sentences in Google Docs and Gmail.
Users can choose to turn off Smart Compose in Google Docs and Gmail by following simple steps.
Intelligencer
6 days ago
Digital life

The Government Finally Comes for Apple

Apple facing monopoly lawsuit for control over various markets.
Department of Justice broadens focus beyond the App Store to include Apple Pay and iPhone.
Arun
6 days ago
Digital life

Why we crave healthier computing

Computers have become both powerful and burdensome in our daily lives.
Users seek tools for healthier computer usage.
www.nytimes.com
6 days ago
Digital life

What We Gained (and Lost) When Our Daughter Unplugged for a School Year

Handwritten letters as a way to stay connected with a child in a digital-free environment
Australian schools implementing digital detox programs for students
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