What happens when teens privately ask for help on Instagram?
Revelations and research over the last few years have shed light on how Instagram may negatively affect its youngest users. The most popular social media platform among 13- to 21-year-olds in America, Instagram was designed to connect people with sha.....»»
Gun deaths among US children reached new record high in 2021, study finds
Guns remains the leading cause of death among American children and teens. Enlarge / Students from Launch Charter School gather for a rally for National Gun Violence Awareness Day at Restoration Plaza on June 2, 2023, in the Crow.....»»
Google Removes ‘Pirate’ URLs from Users’ Privately Saved Links
To date, Google has processed more than seven billion copyright takedown requests for its search engine. The majority of the reported links are purged from Google's search index, as required by the DMCA. Recently, however, Google appears to gone a st.....»»
Car dealerships sold include Kia, Infiniti, VW, Ford, Hyundai, Mazda
Two of the largest privately owned U.S. auto retailers expanded with second- and third-quarter acquisitions, while a pair of Northeast dealership groups also grew in existing markets......»»
The best VPN deals in September 2023: Top VPN subscriptions start at just $2.19 per month
Here's a roundup of the best VPN deals for September 2023. Using a VPN is an easy way to bypass geo-restrictions, protect company data while working remotely, and browse privately on public WiFi networks. UPDATE: Sep. 7, 2023, 10:20 a.m. ED.....»»
Ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook could launch in Europe
A recent report claims that Meta could be planning paid versions of Instagram and Facebook in the EU that do not come with ads. The post Ad-free versions of Instagram and Facebook could launch in Europe appeared first on Phandroid. Apps su.....»»
Ad-free Facebook subscription rumored; social networks allow Russian disinformation to grow
Meta may introduce the option of an ad-free Facebook subscription as it struggles to comply with increasingly stringent European privacy requirements, says a new report. A similar paid subscription option may also be offered to Instagram users ….....»»
What Ever Happened to the Tiny House Movement?
Tiny houses started as a minimalist revolution. They ended up as an Instagram aesthetic......»»
Deprived teens with poor learning skills at greatest risk from email scams, says expert
Disadvantaged teenagers are at greater risk of email scams and need better protection, according to an international study published in the British Journal of Educational Studies......»»
Why did SpaceX give up on “catching” falling fairings? Its VP of launch explains
"You basically had this really awesome algorithm, this crazy automation." Enlarge / One half of a Falcon 9 payload fairing deploys its parafoil. (credit: Elon Musk/Instagram) Amid much fanfare, SpaceX started landing its.....»»
There’s a fake Tim Cook Instagram account and Apple VPs are following it [U]
Update: The account was fake despite being followed by Apple VPs. It has now been taken down by Instagram. more….....»»
How and Why Two British Teens Hacked Several of the Biggest Tech Companies in the World
A recent trial provided a rare window into the workings of Lapsus$, a secretive gathering of tech geeks, showing how the intrusions were orchestrated and the group’s motivations: notoriety, money, and also just “lolz.” At 9 p......»»
EU safety laws start to bite for TikTok, Instagram and others
Nineteen large platforms have to start complying with new rules as soon as Friday or risk big fines......»»
Esmark scraps bid for U.S. Steel
Privately held steel company Esmark said on Wednesday it would not participate in the purchase process for U.S. Steel and respect the position of the United Steel Workers (USW) union, which is supporting Cleveland-Cliffs' offer......»»
Opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook – but only if you’re in Europe
Meta has announced that European users can now opt out of algorithmic feeds on Instagram and Facebook, in order to comply with the EU’s Digital Services Act (DSA). However, the company is not extending the same choice to app users in the US or.....»»
YouTube Samples are Here to Help You Keep Discovering Your Next Jam
YouTube Music is adding a new discovery tool that is rolling out today. Called “Samples,” you’ll find a new tab in the app that works a lot like Reels in Instagram, where you can flip through short clips with a swipe and then take a.....»»
Pro-Wagner accounts keep showing up on Facebook and Instagram after Meta"s ban, report shows
A large network of accounts on Facebook and Instagram have been promoting Russia's Wagner mercenary group to hundreds of thousands of followers, months after Meta vowed to remove content glorifying the group, according to a new report by disinformati.....»»
How to download Instagram photos (5 easy ways)
Wishing you could download all of your Instagram photos or save a photo to use as wallpaper? It's easier than you think. We've got several methods you can try......»»
Meta criticized for making reproductive health an R-rated issue
Female reproductive health experts are calling on Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, to rethink its restrictions on reproductive health content......»»
Saturn says only students can see user data, but anyone can join the iPhone app for teens
What if I told you there was a new app that let anyone easily look up names and social media accounts for local teenagers? Creepy much? That’s exactly what a new app called Saturn does. It’s also currently one of the top 15 iPhone apps on the App.....»»
Saturn says only students can see user data, but the new iPhone app for teens is lying
What if I told you there was a new app that let anyone easily look up names and social media accounts for local teenagers? Creepy much? That’s exactly what a new app called Saturn does. It’s also currently one of the top 15 iPhone apps on the App.....»»