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Yellow police tape in front of blurry red and blue police car lights.

Rising use of generative AI by police is a threat to Americans' civil liberties, ACLU warns

New video games for players with disabilities coming, courtesy of Electronic Arts

California’s tsunami alert was a mess for many. Here’s why

As some on the internet celebrate a CEO's murder, content moderators are at a crossroads

OpenAI announces deal with defense startup to create anti-drone tech

Rising use of generative AI by police is a threat to Americans' civil liberties, ACLU warns

A busy office setting.

The truth about dyslexics in tech

Illustration of a thief carrying a sack of their shoulder, running off with passwords.

5 holiday scams that could wreck your season

A girl and boy play with a lab science kit.

STEM, gender, and the stereotypes that hold girls back

An iPhone showing the Apple iCloud login screen.

Apple allowed child sex abuse materials to proliferate, according to class action lawsuit

The back of a woman's head, as she stares at several glowing blue screens.

'Abysmal' working conditions, exploitation of webcam models exposed

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TikTok 'fear food' challenges: Can they help with eating disorder recovery?

Is it safe to create or watch a "fear food" challenge? It depends.

12/28/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

A woman looks down at her glowing phone.

A woman looks down at her glowing phone.

St. Peter's Basilica in Vatican City gets a digital twin

Architectural preservation is in its 3D mapping era. 💅

12/26/2023

By Teodosia Dobriyanova

A split screen shows a photograph of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican city (left), juxtaposed with a B&W 3D render (right). Caption reads: "Digital twin"

A split screen shows a photograph of St Peter's Basilica in Vatican city (left), juxtaposed with a B&W 3D render (right). Caption reads: "Digital twin"

New Google policy addresses fears of law enforcement using location data to prosecute individuals

Privacy watchdogs and organizers say it's a monumental step in blocking geofence warrants.

12/15/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Major report declines to recommend banning social media for youth

Amid rising concern about youth mental health, experts say more research is needed.

12/13/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

A row of children holding their cell phones.

A row of children holding their cell phones.

How to find (and use) Apple's new Journal app

Start documenting the little moments right from your phone.

12/12/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A screenshot of the Journal app "new entry" screen on a purple and blue abstract background.

A screenshot of the Journal app "new entry" screen on a purple and blue abstract background.

The 3D printed buildings we loved in 2023

From space homes to building in war zones, 3D printing pushed the limits this year.

12/12/2023

By Teodosia Dobriyanova

A render image shows parts of a grey 3D printed lunar habitat resting on the moon's surface against the dark space surrounding it.

A render image shows parts of a grey 3D printed lunar habitat resting on the moon's surface against the dark space surrounding it.

'Earth Mama' director Savanah Leaf on the entrapment of the foster care system

"I challenge people to walk beside Gia and experience her world as she’s going through it in this film."

12/08/2023

By Shannon Connellan and Teodosia Dobriyanova

Director Savanah Leaf smiles against a pink and blue background. Left from her is a poster of Earth Mama with a silhouette of a pregnant woman with the film title below her in pink.

Director Savanah Leaf smiles against a pink and blue background. Left from her is a poster of Earth Mama with a silhouette of a pregnant woman with the film title below her in pink.

Do you know who's posting pictures of your kid online?

With the rapid advancement of AI, parents should think twice about giving away the rights to their children's images.

12/07/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

A boy looks at his shadow on a wall.

A boy looks at his shadow on a wall.

Max announces an ASL version of 'Barbie' coming soon

A little 'Barbie' for all.

12/04/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A group of coordinated Barbies and Kens dance on a brightly lit, pink dance floor. A woman in a black shirt interprets in ASL in the bottom right corner of the screen.

A group of coordinated Barbies and Kens dance on a brightly lit, pink dance floor. A woman in a black shirt interprets in ASL in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Make-A-Wish holiday hotline shares wholesome advice for when you're feeling low

Call the Holiday Wish Line for a bit of joy.

12/04/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A young girl sits in front of a radio microphone wearing headphones. An "on air" sign glows behind her.

A young girl sits in front of a radio microphone wearing headphones. An "on air" sign glows behind her.

The rule-breaking audio descriptions of Netflix's 'All the Light We Cannot See' point to a greater accessibility triumph

Netflix accessibility consultant Joe Strechay talks inclusivity on set.

12/02/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A pair of hands glide over lines of braille in a book.

A pair of hands glide over lines of braille in a book.

How to help your son navigate the manosphere

Three strategies for helping your son develop critical thinking skills.

11/30/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

A young boy looks at a glowing desktop screen.

A young boy looks at a glowing desktop screen.

What to know about an 'ADHD watch'

Here's what to know before splurging on a smartwatch to help with ADHD.

11/29/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

A timer sits against a red background.

A timer sits against a red background.

Is the internet bad for mental health? What the latest study really means.

A new study on the subject is more complicated than it seems.

11/28/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

A woman peering over her shoulder with a larger-than-life phone behind her.

A woman peering over her shoulder with a larger-than-life phone behind her.

These Giving Tuesday campaigns can help the post-Cyber Monday blues

Now is the time to donate.

11/27/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A red computer key labeled with the word "donate" and a heart.

A red computer key labeled with the word "donate" and a heart.

What it really means to 'give yourself grace'

Grace is your antidote to the blues, but here's how to turn the mantra into action.

11/20/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

An illustration of a woman holding a hand to a radiant heart on her chest, reminicent of Catholic images of the Virgin Mary.

An illustration of a woman holding a hand to a radiant heart on her chest, reminicent of Catholic images of the Virgin Mary.

Lawsuit against major social media companies moves forward

The suit alleges that Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, and other social media companies harm young users.

11/16/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

Parents are suing Roblox for exposing children to inappropriate content. What you need to know.

The group accuses Roblox of "falsely advertising" its platform to kids.

11/16/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A laptop screen displaying the Roblox home page.

A laptop screen displaying the Roblox home page.

How TikTok's 'Filter for Good' is raising money for Palestine

Users attempt to turn the app into a space for humanitarian fundraising 🍉 .

11/15/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

Three side-by-side screenshots of TikTok videos using the watermelon-themed "Filter for Good."

Three side-by-side screenshots of TikTok videos using the watermelon-themed "Filter for Good."

4 tips for a successful digital 'detox'

These strategies will help you get the most out of unplugging.

11/15/2023

By Rebecca Ruiz

A person unplugs an electrical cord as they sit in a relax posture.

A person unplugs an electrical cord as they sit in a relax posture.

5 things from the new U.S. climate report you should care about

The Fifth National Climate Assessment outlines a steep climb — but plenty of handholds on the way.

11/14/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

An illustration of a person walking out of a barren desert into a lush green wind farm.

An illustration of a person walking out of a barren desert into a lush green wind farm.

A free algorithm can turn your garden into art for pollinators

Alexandra Daisy Ginsberg's 'Pollinator Pathmaker' artwork aims to address the pollinator crisis while offering a solution.

11/10/2023

By Teodosia Dobriyanova

A colourful render shows an illustrated POV of a pollinator as it flows through a garden patch. Caption reads "Algorithmic gardens/"

A colourful render shows an illustrated POV of a pollinator as it flows through a garden patch. Caption reads "Algorithmic gardens/"

The Trevor Project announces its leaving X amid growing anti-LGBTQ hate

The organization says the site is no longer a safe place for LGBTQ users.

11/09/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

A group of people march down a street during a Pride parade. They are holding a large orange Trevor Project banner.

A group of people march down a street during a Pride parade. They are holding a large orange Trevor Project banner.

Mark Zuckerberg vetoed attempts to address teen mental health on Meta platforms, new lawsuit alleges

New documents show the Meta CEO rebuffed mental wellbeing proposals for years.

11/09/2023

By Chase DiBenedetto

How a flying hospital is helping fight preventable blindness

Peek inside the 'classrom in the sky' training eyecare professionals across the world.

11/09/2023

By Teodosia Dobriyanova

A long shot shows the side of Orbis's Flying Eye Hospital plane. Caption reads "traveling eyecare."

A long shot shows the side of Orbis's Flying Eye Hospital plane. Caption reads "traveling eyecare."

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