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.....»»
What are parasocial relationships?
People have had a fascination with famous people for eons — and in the age of the internet, it's only increased. Influencers, often online content creators, have made both the definition of "celebrity" and our relationships with them fuzzy.&nbs.....»»
Greenbelts are effective at slowing urban sprawl, new research shows
Fifteen years ago, the global population was almost evenly divided between urban and rural dwellers. In 2022, according to World Bank figures, almost a billion more people live in cities and towns than in the countryside. This relentless trend of urb.....»»
Some councils still rely on outdated paper maps as supercharged storms make a mockery of flood planning
Whole towns and cities are seemingly locked into more frequent and severe flooding. Business-as-usual development continues despite extreme weather and sea-level rises due to climate change. While some local councils have online mapping, others are s.....»»
"A cunning plan": How La Niña unleashes squadrons of storm clouds to wreak havoc in your local area
Heavy rain and floods have once again hit towns and suburbs across eastern Australia. Some areas have been devastated, while others have been spared the worst. While climate drivers like La Niña make extreme wet weather more likely, what explains wh.....»»
The EU is about to ban all the best TVs you can buy
New EU efficiency regulations effectively banning sales of 8K TVs could have a massive ripple effect......»»
What flood survivors actually need after disaster strikes
The floods ravaging Victoria have destroyed hundreds of homes and left at least one person dead. Some rivers are not expected to peak until Monday and more wet weather may leave towns battling floodwaters again in the coming weeks......»»
Best Practices for a Productive Influencer/Brand Relationship
Influencers can enhance your branding efforts, but they can also cause damage if they go off the rails and don't adhere to contractual agreements. Continue reading........»»
Top outcomes organizations want from their security investments
Preventing data breaches and safeguarding remote workers are among the top security priorities and outcomes organizations want from their security investments, according to WithSecure. WithSecure polled over 3,000 IT decision makers, IT influencers,.....»»
Goldilocks influencers: Why high follower count may not be the best driver of engagement on social media
Researchers from Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt School of Finance and Management, and KU Leuven published a new article in the Journal of Marketing that examines which social media influencers are most effective at turning advertising budgets.....»»
Twitter reviewing policies around permanent user bans
Platform is unlikely to reverse decision to block former US President Donald Trump. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto) Twitter is reviewing its controversial policies around permanently banning users, potentially bringi.....»»
Lufthansa says it is not banning AirTags from its flights despite tweets claiming otherwise
Last weekend, German airline Lufthansa caused some controversy among its customers by claiming that it is now banning AirTags in checked luggage from its flights. Despite tweets from Lufthansa’s official Twitter account saying that the trackers ar.....»»
Uganda"s Owen Falls dam: A colonial legacy that still stings, 67 years later
Uganda's Owen Falls hydropower plant has a rich history that predates the country's independence in 1962. The plant is located across the White Nile and sits between the towns of Jinja and Njeru on the shores of Lake Victoria. It is about 85 kilomete.....»»
New York follows California in mandating zero-emission vehicles by 2035
Just last month, California announced it would be banning the sale of all new gasoline-powered vehicles in 2035. Finalizing that regulation actually paved the way for New York to do the same as federal regulations required the Golden State be first t.....»»
Google will make it easier to search for nearby soup dumplings, and tell you if they"re spicy
Google is making it easier to find specific dishes at nearby restaurants, whether it's an ahi tartare, soup dumplings, or something else entirely......»»
Google Maps gets augmented reality search results
Search for an ATM or restaurant and Maps can point the way via your camera feed. Open up live view and you can search for things (at the bottom) like Restaurants, ATMs, and shopping.....»»
Does iPhone 14 Car Crash Detection really work? YouTuber puts this feature to the test
Last week, journalists and influencers shared their first experiences with the iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Pro. Most all of these reviews mentioned the new Crash Detection feature, but no one actually put feature to the test for obvious reasons. Now, a.....»»
TikTok is banning campaign fundraising on its app
TikTok is changing its existing policies regarding political accounts on its platform. Notably, one of the changes is a ban on political fundraising......»»
Federal court upholds law banning tech companies from censoring viewpoints
Critics warn the law could lead to more hate speech and disinformation online. Enlarge (credit: Smith Collection/Gado / Contributor | Archive Photos) For the past year, Texas has been fighting in court to uphold a controversia.....»»
King Charles III"s impact on British architecture
Under his previous title of Prince of Wales, Britain's new monarch exerted significant influence on the built environment through campaigning, torpedoing modernist projects and even building his own traditional towns. Here are six ways King Charles I.....»»
A Growing Drinking Water Crisis Threatens American Cities and Towns
The Jackson, Miss., disaster rings alarm bells about myriad problems lurking in water systems across the country.....»»