Quarter of UK 5 to 7-year-olds have smartphone: Study
Around a quarter of British children aged between five and seven-years-old now have a smart phone, a study by the UK communications regulator said on Friday.
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'Crowding out' the competition: Study reveals surprising livestream chatting and tipping behavior
Over the past decade, social media giants including X (formerly known as Twitter), Facebook, YouTube, Amazon and Twitch have begun offering livestreaming services, allowing users to interact with each other in real time on ...
Nov 7, 2023
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Business
Car seats and baby formula are regulated. Is social media next?
The U.S. surgeon general is warning there is not enough evidence to show that social media is safe for children and teens—and is calling on tech companies, parents and caregivers to take "immediate action to protect kids ...
May 23, 2023
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Machine learning & AI
Opinion: I used to work at Google and now I'm an AI researcher. Here's why slowing down AI development is wise
Is it time to put the brakes on the development of artificial intelligence (AI)? If you've quietly asked yourself that question, you're not alone.
Apr 4, 2023
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Consumer & Gadgets
Slow down your thinking to spot fake websites, says study
Engaging your brain in 'analytical reasoning' could save you from being duped by a fake website, according to research from the University of Southampton.
Apr 4, 2023
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Security
Hack puts Latin American security agencies on edge
A massive trove of emails from Mexico's Defense Department is among electronic communications taken by a group of hackers from military and police agencies across several Latin American countries, Mexico's president confirmed ...
Oct 1, 2022
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Business
Reducing carbon emissions in blockchain technologies
The environmental impact of blockchain technologies like Bitcoin and non-fungible tokens (NFTs) has come under increased scrutiny in recent years. Now, researchers from Qatar University have analyzed policy tools and interventions ...
Aug 25, 2022
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Internet
Facebook's Zuckerberg to meet activists, won't act on boycott
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg has agreed to a new meeting with activists on the social media giant's content policies while vowing to resist pressure from an advertiser boycott, the company said Thursday.
Jul 2, 2020
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Software
Hideo Kojima: enigmatic games creator inspired by movies
Hideo Kojima, creator of the hugely anticipated Death Stranding game released this week, turned a family obsession with film into a talent for making highly cinematic video games.
Nov 7, 2019
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Will hiding 'like' counts and other numbers improve social media?
With social media companies under scrutiny for contributing to negative social pressure, Facebook announced in late September that it was starting a test in Australia to hide "like" counts and other metrics on posts. Instagram ...
Nov 1, 2019
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