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Apple is planning to increase the prices of its iPhone lineup set to launch this autumn, though it is trying not to make it seem as if the hikes are connected to the U.S. tariffs on imports from China, The Wall Street Journal reported, citing anonymous sources. The company is considering instead linking the price hikes […]
Instagram is testing a new AI tool designed to detect when users lie about their age, aiming to create a safer space for teens online. But is it protection or policing? We unpack what it means when AI starts playing internet cop and who decides the rules.
Meta is heading to trial this week to face antitrust allegations from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission over its acquisitions of Instagram (2012) and WhatsApp (2014). The FTC claims the purchases were illegal and is pushing for Meta to divest both apps. Key Meta figures, including CEO Mark Zuckerberg and former COO Sheryl Sandberg, are […]
Instagram users under 16 won’t be able to livestream or unblur nudity in direct messages they’ve received without parental approval, owner Meta Platforms said Tuesday as it widened its safety measures for teenagers. The social media company also said it was extending safeguards for users under 18 to Facebook and Messenger. Meta launched its teen account […]
Your favorite iPhone could soon become much pricier, thanks to tariffs. U.S. President Donald Trump imposed a series of sweeping tariffs on countries around the world that could drastically alter the landscape of global trade, and consumer goods like iPhones could be among the hardest hit, analysts said on Thursday, with increases of 30% to 40% […]
Before the end of this school year, two schools in the Greece Central School District will install new technology designed to detect both weapons and cell phones as students enter the building. Cell phone use by students is currently banned in Greece schools. District leaders say they will soon reveal the type of technology and […]
A scam involving E-Z Pass text messages is circulating again, targeting unsuspecting people. The message claims you have an unpaid toll, but it originates from a +63 number, indicating it’s from the Philippines. The Thruway Authority assures that E-Z Pass or Tolls by Mail will never request sensitive personal information via text or email. This […]
As nearly half of America prepares to gather to eat pizza and chicken wings and watch the Super Bowl featuring the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles, millions will place bets on the game using apps from companies like FanDuel, DraftKings and ESPN Bet. While the legal betting age on apps varies between 18 […]
L3Harris, a technology and defense contractor, has secured a $150 million contract from New York State, spanning 20 years. The company will implement communication technology upgrades along the nearly 600-mile New York State Thruway, focusing on interoperability improvements. This new hardware aims to enhance communication among various agencies, especially during high traffic and severe weather […]
A recent study by Reviews.org reveals that the average American spent a significant amount of time on their phone in 2024 adding up to 2.5 months that year. Key findings include that Americans check their phones approximately 205 times a day—about once every five minutes while awake. 81% of people check their phones within 10 […]
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