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Instagram is going PG-13. Will that make a difference for teens?
Depending on who you are, Instagram might now seem a bit more PG-13. That’s by design.This post was originally published on this site
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How video games can alter reality
Since its release 40 years ago, Tetris has become one of the most prevailing video games ever.This post was originally published on this site
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OpenAI has slipped shopping into ChatGPT users’ chats—here’s why that matters
Your phone buzzes at 6 a.m. It’s ChatGPT: “I see you’re traveling to New York this week. Based on your preferences, I’ve found three restaurants near your hotel. Would you like me to make a […]
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AI content poses triple threat to Reddit moderators
Reddit bills itself as “the most human place on the internet,” but the proliferation of artificial intelligence-generated content is threatening to squeeze some of the humanity out of the news-sharing forum.This post was originally published […]
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Amazon’s holiday catalog brings back the joy of the toy store
The Amazon Holiday Kids Gift Book, which has hit mailboxes months ahead of Christmas, has become the modern child’s wish book—a glossy stand-in for the toy store aisles their parents once roamed. It sparks the […]
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Some major Australian towns still have poor phone reception—it’s threatening public safety
Australians rely on their phones and the internet for education, business, socializing and in emergencies. And as Optus’ recent Triple Zero outage highlights, the consequences of a network outage can be fatal.This post was originally […]
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Smartwatches achieve centimeter-level location accuracy with new tracking algorithms
University of Otago researchers have developed algorithms that improve the precision of location tracking in smartwatches, a world-first development.This post was originally published on this site
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Transparent wearable monitor gives real-time warnings about overexposure to sunlight
Scientists in South Korea have unveiled a transparent, wearable sensor that monitors a user’s exposure to ultraviolet A (UVA) radiation in real-time. The technology could help prevent sunburn and long-term skin damage that can cause […]
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Many rooftops are perfect for solar but owners and renters can’t afford it—here’s our answer
Australians love rooftop solar power. About 4 million homes have solar panels on their roofs, and we generate more solar energy per person than any other country.This post was originally published on this site
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AI chatbots routinely use user conversations for training, raising privacy concerns
Major AI companies are utilizing user conversations for training purposes, raising significant privacy concerns and underscoring the need for more transparent policies.This post was originally published on this site