In a recent development, US Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy has taken a bold stance by urging Congress to introduce warning labels for social media platforms. These labels would serve to alert parents and adolescent users about the potential mental health risks associated with using social media regularly. This move comes in light of the
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Google has introduced a new feature in the Android Chrome browser called “Listen to this page”. This feature allows users to have webpages read out loud to them, with playback controls similar to music or podcast players. Users can pause, change the reading speed, and skip forward or back by 10 seconds at a time.
Apple’s emphasis on slimness is evident across its product lineup, with plans to introduce a “significantly skinnier” iPhone 17, as reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This thinness trend is not limited to the iPhone, as Apple is also working on reducing the thickness of the MacBook Pro and the Apple Watch. While thin and sleek
As Apple gears up to release iOS 18 this fall, there are exciting updates on the horizon for Siri users. According to reports, Siri will be receiving some significant enhancements, including natural language updates and other key features. Users will now have the ability to type to Siri without having to delve into accessibility settings,
Philips Hue, known for its innovative smart lighting solutions, is rumored to be releasing a new smart bedside lamp called the “Twilight.” According to reports from HueBlog.com, the Twilight lamp will have two buttons on top for power, scene selection, and sleep automation. Additionally, the lamp will feature LEDs in the back that will create
Nintendo, a household name in the gaming industry today, had humble beginnings that were not well recognized in the United States in 1980. The company’s first US commercial for a handheld device called Toss-Up, part of the “Game & Watch” series, failed to mention Nintendo or even the Game & Watch brand. This oversight played
Yahoo News has taken a bold step in revitalizing the essence of Artifact, the news aggregation app crafted by Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger. By infusing the core architecture of Artifact into a fresh Yahoo News app, users can now enjoy a redefined news experience that caters to their individual preferences. Personalized News
X, formerly known as Twitter, has been facing a series of challenges since coming under the ownership of Elon Musk. The company’s sales team is reportedly falling short of revenue targets, and there have been delays in the promotions process. Employees are on edge, anticipating more layoffs as Musk’s lieutenant, Steve Davis, is said to
Netflix has once again made headlines by scheduling an exciting live event, Chestnut vs. Kobayashi: Unfinished Beef, set to take place on September 2nd. This event joins the ranks of other popular live broadcasts on the platform, such as Christmas Day NFL games, WWE Monday Night Raw, and the delayed Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson
The analog film revival appears to be gaining further momentum with the potential release of MiNT’s Rollei 35AF camera this year. Renowned for their boutique instant film cameras inspired by classics like the Polaroid SX-70, the Hong Kong-based manufacturer has created quite a buzz with the announcement of this new 35mm camera. The Rollei 35AF