Teens Are Struggling To Quit Smoking and Vaping
More adolescents failed to quit smoking in 2020 than in any of the previous 13 years, according to new data published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. 2020 was the first year the research team had data on attempts to quit e-cigaret.....»»
Employees worry less about cybersecurity best practices in the summer
IT teams are struggling to monitor and enforce BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policies during summer months when more employees are often traveling or working remotely, according to ThreatX. With more endpoints and applications in use, and often person.....»»
UFOs Keep Appearing in the News. Here"s Why We Can"t Quit Them
For most of us, aliens are a source of mystery and fun, which keeps them forever in vogue.....»»
Kids who read for pleasure grow into better-adjusted teens: study
Young children may be fascinated by electronic devices, but a new study suggests that old-fashioned reading may help them grow into better adjusted middle schoolers......»»
Google reportedly gives up on making AR glasses—for the third time
Project Iris said to be scrapped as Google focuses on AR software. Enlarge / A Google video promoted AR's translation potential with these normal-looking consumer AR glasses a year ago, but Google's reportedly quit developing AR.....»»
Lordstown CEO says he was ghosted by Foxconn unit a year before collapse
Lordstown has filed for bankruptcy after struggling to build its electric trucks and failing to consummate a partnership that would have made it the engineering arm for Foxconn’s U.S. EV operations......»»
Instagram and Messenger get more parental supervision tools
Meta has just released additional supervision tools for parents of teens who use apps such as Instagram and Messenger......»»
Facebook Messenger parental controls expanded to teens; new TikTok half-measure
Facebook Messenger parental controls have long been available for Messenger Kids – the special version of the chat app designed for children below 13 years of age – but not for teens. This has now changed, with parental controls coming to the ma.....»»
EV startup Lordstown Motors files for bankruptcy protection
Struggling company accuses Taiwanese group Foxconn of reneging on commitments. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Lordstown Motors has filed for bankruptcy protection, marking the end of the road for an ailing electric truck ma.....»»
Meta is giving parents more visibility into who their teens are messaging on social media
Meta is adding new safeguards and monitoring tools for teens across its social platforms: parental controls on Messenger, suggestions for teens to step away from Facebook after 20 minutes, and nudges urging young night-owl Instagrammers to stop scrol.....»»
Everything you need to know about AI but were too afraid to ask
Business executives keep talking about it. Teachers are struggling with what to do about it. And artists like Drake seem angry about it......»»
Guest commentary: Yes, auto shows are struggling. They"re still as important as ever
Auto shows connect with customers, which translates into sales. Here's how to make the most of them and bring them back to their glory days......»»
Texas will require parental consent for kids to use social media
The Texas social media law takes effect September 1. Enlarge (credit: duncan1890 | iStock / Getty Images Plus) Teens will likely soon be losing online privileges in Texas, which this week became the third state to requir.....»»
Crime blotter: Finance director at nonprofit used embezzled funds at Apple Store
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a store is robbed of iPhones by a man with a box on his head, iCloud evidence is to be used against a politician, and a deputy is accused of pulling a gun on teens.The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series, lo.....»»
New study takes a high-level look at Nazca boobies" breeding
Nazca boobies can live to 28 years of age, but in their late teens, their ability to raise chicks declines substantially. Why their breeding drops in old age has plagued Wake Forest University Professor of Biology David Anderson for years. But a new.....»»
Disposable Vapes Are A Great Source For Rechargeable Batteries: Here’s How To Use Them
Many people have complaints bout vaping. One of the common complaints is that the industry is incredibly wasteful. These little devices often have perfectly usable internal parts that are destined to end up in the landfill. Becky Stern explains what.....»»
Major semiconductor companies fighting against headwind of 2023 with competitive advantages
While AI continues to trend, the global semiconductor market in 2023 is still struggling to escape the downturn. This is mainly due to the memory market, which is expected to decline by more than 30% annually......»»
Fostering acceptance of sexual minorities in the Hispanic community
Coming out to your parents can be a difficult and sensitive process for a person at any age. But for Hispanic teens, sharing that information can become even more challenging......»»
Human factors affect bees" communication, researchers find
Human influences have the potential to reduce the effectivity of communication in bees, adding further stress to struggling colonies, according to new analysis......»»
Teachers are on the front lines of a battle to change how teens use social media
A high school English class may not sound like the typical forum for educating kids on the risks of social media, but that hasn't stopped Jennifer Rosenzweig......»»
Twitter safety chief resigns after Musk criticizes decision to restrict film
Ella Irwin is second trust and safety chief to quit since Musk bought Twitter. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Twitter VP of Product Trust and Safety Ella Irwin resigned from the company yesterday, she confirme.....»»