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Black D.C. neighborhoods denied same-day deliveries by Amazon, attorney general claims
Amazon contends the policy "protects" its employees from crime.


How to turn your social profiles into hubs for charity
Social media apps can be used for more than memes and life updates.


What does it mean to decolonize your donations?
Colonization and systemic racism are present in just about everything, including charity.


Thinking about the best ways to give to charity? Here's where to start.
Go a little deeper with your giving.


New consumer protection rules would block data brokers from selling Americans' sensitive info
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau hopes to rein in transactions that can expose Social Security numbers, financial details, and more.


Roblox's new Party feature makes Discord obsolete
It's no longer necessary to leave Roblox if you want to play in a group.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Ronan Farrow's simple tips for keeping spyware off your phone
Surveillance tech can be foiled quite easily, according to the reporter.


A dog climbed an Egyptian pyramid — and things just got weirder from there
One of Cairo's many stray dogs was recently captured at the top of the Pyramid of Khafre.


Chatbots pushing pro-anorexia messaging to teen users
The bots are often disguised as weight loss or eating disorder recovery "coaches."


One million public Bluesky posts scraped for AI training
The data was posted to an AI company, then later removed after an outcry.


6 free gratitude meditations to help you get grounded
Take a break from the chaos with these guided meditation tracks.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Bluesky ramps up content moderation as millions join the platform
A new 100 person team steps in as concerns about child sexual abuse material rise.


Leaving X for bluer pastures? What to know about Bluesky's owners and policies.
From Jack Dorsey to blockchain, Bluesky was forged in Big Tech's fire.


Intel's 20-year-old AI ethics prodigy on the future of artificial intelligence
Ria Cheruvu represents the next generation of AI innovators — and she's long been doing the work.


How one man lost $56,000 when he opened an Amazon store
The victim of a scheme being investigated by the FTC shares his story.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Beware of scams when opening your own ecommerce store
Here are the top warning signs a scammer might be operating an online store on your behalf.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Robotics company makes aggressive push into Las Vegas' service industry
RobotLAB opens a new office in Sin City with hopes of taking "low value" work off the hands of employees.


Digital wallets, Apple Pay to face greater government scrutiny
New rules treat Big Tech payment processors just like banks.


How to set up Hearing Aid mode on your AirPods
The "Conversation Boost" feature is a game-changer.


OpenAI and Common Sense Media launch free ChatGPT course to teach the teachers
AI is on the roster.


New video-watching guidelines for teens just dropped
Tips for parents overwhelmed by trying to track what their teen is watching online.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Social media's 'LOLCow' obsession is curated cruelty
Social media audiences are laughing with — and at — creators.


Microsoft will let you clone your voice for Teams calls, powered by AI
Microsoft's 'Interpreter' will translate speech in real time.


Instagram will let users 'reset' their recommended content
This tool is for everyone, but Instagram hopes it'll specifically benefit teens.
By Rebecca Ruiz


Roblox launches numerous new safety features
The changes are aimed at protecting the platform's youngest users.
By Rebecca Ruiz

