Why are cafes, restaurants, and even towns banning influencers?
From a Brooklyn cafe to a picturesque Vermont town, popular destinations are closing their doors to TikTok and Instagram influencers. Nowadays, it seems like every place "worth" frequenting is deemed that way by influencers. Lifestyle TikTokker.....»»
Growing number of retailers, restaurants and travel centers install EV chargers
Subway announced plans to install EV chargers and BP Products North America acquired TravelCenters of America, expanding its EV charging goals, this month......»»
Teen girls mental health has proven link to social media usage
The link between teen girls’ mental health and social media usage is not just correlational, argues an NYU-Stern professor: There is now solid evidence that it is causal. The argument coincides with the European Union banning TikTok from official.....»»
How fitness influencers game the algorithms to pump up their engagement
Social media and misrepresentation can go hand in hand—and that's especially the case in the loosely regulated fitness and nutrition industry......»»
How queuing leads to city center violence and what research says about preventing night-time brawls
People go out at night because they want to socialize, drink and be entertained. Unfortunately, all too often that leads to violent behavior in our towns and city centers. But the events that lead to such violence are poorly understood......»»
Apple holds press event showing off its ‘latest advances in gaming’
This week, Apple invited various members of the press and influencers to give a closer look at games coming to iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac this year. According to Tom’s Guide, the event “showed off everything from Apple Arcade’s extensive.....»»
It"s just another marketing scheme. "De-influencers" tell you what to buy by telling you what not to buy
Tucked in between videos of friends, family or silly dances and pranks are promoted advertisements, often not labeled, to get users to buy the latest products. A simple scroll through TikTok can garner thousands of videos of everyday people reviewing.....»»
De-influencing: How online beauty gurus get followers to trust them by posting negative reviews
In a departure from their usual content, TikTok beauty influencers are "de-influencing," telling viewers what not to buy. Offering uncharacteristically critical product reviews, many are directing their criticism at products that they believe have be.....»»
Study finds food and beverage brands are common in child-influencer YouTube videos
Candy, sweet and salty snacks, sugary drinks, and ice cream brands frequently appear in videos posted by top child-influencers on "made-for-kids" YouTube channels, according to a new paper from researchers at the Rudd Center for Food Policy and Healt.....»»
Restaurant chain to use AI to combat ‘sushi terrorism’
Japan's conveyor-belt sushi restaurants are scrambling to reassure diners following some shocking videos that emerged online recently. AI could be the answer......»»
Major publishers are banning ChatGPT from being listed as an academic author. What"s the big deal?
Unless you've spent your summer on a digital detox, you've probably heard of ChatGPT: the latest AI chatbot taking the world by storm......»»
"Regulation by reputation": Rating program can help combat migrant abuse in the Gulf
In a world increasingly dependent on social media, consumers rely on reviews and ratings for everything from restaurants to service providers. And those opinions, published instantly online, can make or break a business......»»
Gas stoves: Why did they become the pariah du jour?
One-third of U.S. households—more than 40 million homes—cook with gas. There has been much consternation about the danger of gas stoves in the news lately and talk of banning them since a Consumer Product Safety commissioner recently suggested th.....»»
Why aren"t there any legal protections for the children of influencers?
When it comes to sharing content of children on social media—particularly via sponsored posts and brand deals—what's legal isn't always what's ethical......»»
University of Texas at Austin blocks TikTok from its IT network
The University of Texas at Austin blocked TikTok from its IT network on Wednesday under an earlier order by Gov. Greg Abbott banning the short-form video app from state-managed electronic resources......»»
Sources: Apple could announce new Mac updates as soon as tomorrow
Apple could be making its first announcement of 2023 as soon as tomorrow, sources say. The company is holding Mac-related briefings with influencers and select members of the press this week, and an announcement could be made via Apple’s Newsroom.....»»
DEAL: Get cooking with these Anova sous vide machines
Ever wanted to make chicken and steak that’s as tender and juicy as you find in the restaurants? Then perhaps a sous vide machine could be what the chef ordered. The post DEAL: Get cooking with these Anova sous vide machines first appeared on Phand.....»»
Study shows climate impact labels on food sold in fast food restaurants can change buying habits
A team of researchers affiliated with multiple institutions in the U.S. has found that placing labels on foods sold at fast food restaurants informing consumers of the negative impact of the production of such foods on the planet can alter consumer b.....»»
TikTok: Welsh speakers use social media to teach others
Meet the social media influencers sharing their love of the Welsh language to new audiences......»»
Despite ban, small turtle online pet trade in the US found to be flourishing
A team of researchers at the University of Rhode Island, working with a colleague at the University of Richmond, has found that despite laws banning the sale of hatchling turtles, there is a thriving online market for them in the U.S. In their paper.....»»
This Autonomous Robot Might Soon Make Food Deliveries in Airports
Sometime next year, an autonomous robot might deliver food from an airport restaurant to your gate.The idea for Ottobot, a delivery robot, came out of a desire to help restaurants meet the increased demand for takeout orders during the COVID-19 pand.....»»