Video game hub Japan confronts problem of addiction
From Super Mario to Final Fantasy, Japan has long been synonymous with gaming, but some experts and parents fear a growing addiction problem is going unaddressed.
Dec 13, 2022
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Mathematical verification tests if software runs as advertised
When it comes to security, what you don't know can hurt you.
Sep 28, 2018
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Google says it will phase out web-tracking 'cookies'
Google on Tuesday said is making progress in its quest to vanquish third-party "cookies" on its popular browser used to track people's online activities, a focus of many privacy activists.
Jan 14, 2020
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New study reveals the power of online gaming communities in fostering social support and mental health
For millions of Americans playing some type of video game is a daily occurrence. Games can be a welcome form of entertainment and relaxation for many, and the internet can even make gaming a social activity. However, excessive ...
May 10, 2023
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Shining a light on the hidden shadows of the internet
The dark web began as an anonymous communication channel for the US government but is now a term used by the media and in Hollywood movies to refer to hidden online services where people primarily buy and sell items such ...
Jan 22, 2021
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Google cracks down on climate change denial by targeting ads
Google is cracking down on digital ads promoting false climate change claims or being used to make money from such content, hoping to limit revenue for climate change deniers and stop the spread of misinformation on its platforms.
Oct 8, 2021
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The sharing economy can expose you to liability risks—here's how to protect yourself
Sharing platforms have become a regular part of our lives for travel and daily needs, especially for young people. In 2018, Airbnb reported that the majority of its users were millennials. And with the ongoing cost of living ...
Jan 31, 2023
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Together apart: Screen time connects isolated kids with family, friends
Every afternoon Flora, 9, and Kate, 10, turn on their laptops and iPads to collaborate on a play called "World War III," a futuristic tale of two sisters who try to save the world after being blown back in time by a bomb.
Mar 30, 2020
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Google to invest over $7 bn in US, create 10,000 jobs
Google announced plans Thursday to invest more than $7 billion in the United States this year and create thousands of jobs in a move aimed at helping the economic recovery.
Mar 18, 2021
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Alibaba profit tumbles, but revenue surprises despite virus
Chinese e-commerce leader Alibaba said Friday its net profit fell 88 percent in the first quarter of the year, but revenue beat analyst forecasts despite the disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
May 22, 2020
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