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Zuckerberg says sorry for Meta harming kids—but rejects payments to families

CEOs of Meta, TikTok, Snap, Discord, and X testified at hearing on child safety. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg discussed Meta's approaches to child safety at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing January 31, 2024. During a.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaJan 31st, 2024

Coming soon to Apple Vision Pro: mixed reality hit game ‘Little Cities: Diorama’

More mixed reality games that became popular on Meta Quest headsets are coming to Apple Vision Pro. Little Cities: Diorama offers an all-new version for Apple Vision Pro. Notably, it blends your real-world environment with a virtual city you create......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News18 hr. 12 min. ago

Threads is bringing ads to your feeds very soon

Ever since Twitter became X, many users have been looking for a good alternative. Meta’s Threads has become that for a lot of people. But a very big, yet inevitable change is happening to the social media network soon: ads are coming to your feeds......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News18 hr. 12 min. ago

Lego Horizon Adventures review: Sony’s mash-up is an odd but charming fit

Lego Horizon Adventures can't fully nail its odd assignment, but Sony's latest is still a light charmer for families......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated News19 hr. 52 min. ago

Tackling ransomware without banning ransom payments

Tackling ransomware without banning ransom payments.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

I have Meta Quest 3S and this is the best VR accessory yet — it’s on sale

I recently grabbed the Kiwi Design head strap for my Meta Quest 3S and its the best VR accessory I've bought so far. It's also on sale right now. Consider it......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Cadillac’s Vistiq is a luxury electric SUV for families

The 2026 Cadillac Vistiq gives the GM luxury brand an all-electric offering in the all-important three-row family SUV segment......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Cacti are surprisingly fragile, and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders

Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our offices and homes. Their success in both environments comes down to extreme adaptations for surviving with little water—wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

3 action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November

These three action movies on Amazon Prime Video you need to watch in November include one holiday-themed animated superhero film to watch with kids......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Windfall profits from oil and gas could cover climate payments, says study

A central issue at the UN Climate Change Conference, set to start on November 11, will be the negotiations on new payments from industrialized nations to poorer countries. However, the question of whether and how these payments will be financed remai.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Beach kindergarten helps kids grasp early STEM concepts

Deakin University research has for the first time observed the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) learning benefits of 'blue space' education settings for pre-school aged children......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Youth social media: Why proposed legislation won"t fix harms related to data exploitation

Ontario school board lawsuits against social media giants including Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are seeking damages— money paid as a remedy—for the disruption of the educational system......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

Discord terrorist known as “Rabid” gets 30 years for preying on kids

FBI considers 764 terror network a top threat to kids online. A Michigan man who ran chat rooms and Discord servers targeting children playing online games and coercing them into.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Meta beats suit over tool that lets Facebook users unfollow everything

The tool will likely be released anyway, testing Meta’s litigiousness. Meta has defeated a lawsuit—for now—that attempted to invoke Section 230 protections for a third-party.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

For fame or a death wish? Kids’ TikTok challenge injuries stump psychiatrists

As clinicians see more TikTok challenge injuries, explaining them is often hard. Kids and teens can make some pretty hairbrained choices sometimes. But when a kid's choice is to e.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

More families purchased school meals after federal nutrition policies enacted, research suggests

Families purchased more school lunches and breakfasts the year after the federal government toughened nutritional standards for school meals. A new University of California, Davis, study suggests that families turned to school lunches after the Obama.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

How to setup your Meta Quest 2

This tutorial explains how you can set up your Meta Quest 2. The post How to setup your Meta Quest 2 appeared first on Phandroid. Even though the Meta Quest 2 is an older-generation VR headset, it is still a capable device to have. The bes.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsNov 6th, 2024

Apple Pay officially launches in Paraguay

Paraguay has become the latest country to support Apple Pay, according to a recent blog post from Mastercard. Here's what you need to know.Apple Pay has officially launched in Paraguay.Apple Pay makes it possible to complete payments on iPhone withou.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Women"s education influences fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa, forecasting model finds

New research reveals a strong link between higher female education and lower fertility rates in sub-Saharan Africa. Educated women are driving a shift toward smaller families and even influencing less educated peers. This new forecasting model offers.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

The humble bumblebee just messed things up for Meta

The humble bumblebee has reportedly played a part in obstructing an ambitious construction project by tech giant Meta......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Report reveals challenges facing transnational families

A new report from the University of Reading brings to light the unique and often overlooked challenges faced by families living across national borders......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024