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Four of the largest school boards in the Canadian province of Ontario said Thursday they launched lawsuits against TikTok, Meta and SnapChat alleging the social media platforms are disrupting student learning. The lawsuits claim platforms like Facebook and Instagram are “designed for compulsive use, have rewired the way children think, behave, and learn” and teachers have been left to manage …

Have you ever accidentally deleted an app from your iPhone that you’ve already paid for? Don’t worry. We’ve got a trick that will save your day — and your wallet — by getting it back without having to buy it again. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR IPHONE CALENDAR FROM DISTRACTING SPAM INVITATIONS Go to the Hidden Purchases feature on your iPhone. …

While it may be incredibly tempting to have a “go with the flow” mindset like the rest of your vacation, your technology definitely should not be compromised while traveling. Much like we would advise against using public hot spots, hopping onto a public Wi-Fi on-board or at your destination is not always worth the risk. Not all cruise lines are …

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Netflix’s Ted Sarandos tells Rob Lowe AI ‘is no shortcut for the human experience’ – Iran looks to AI to weather Western sanctions, help military to fight ‘on the cheap’ – Rep. Cammack concerned about AI’s impact on 2024 election: ‘Critical issue’ The Netflix sign-in page displayed on a laptop screen and Netflix logo displayed on …

A quarter-mile white steel tube running alongside a railway line in the windswept northern Netherlands could usher in a new era in the transportation of people and freight. The tube is the heart of the new European Hyperloop Center that opens Tuesday and will be a proving ground in coming years for developers of the evolving technology. Hyperloop, once trumpeted …

With the integration of OpenAI’s cutting-edge technology, Figure 01 has taken a significant leap forward. The humanoid robot, developed by Figure, is now capable of engaging in full conversations with people. This breakthrough showcases the potential of robots to understand and interact with us on a more personal level. The humanoid robot is now capable of engaging in full conversations …

Do you ever feel like your Facebook is listening to you, or watching your every move? That whenever you search for something on another website or have a conversation with a friend, the next minute you’re seeing ads on Facebook for that same thing? This is no coincidence. Although Facebook has denied that our phones listen to us, they do …

Apple’s new Journal feature is all about capturing those little moments in life right on your iPhone. But posts started blowing up on social media that (oh no!) because of it, anyone can find your full name and location as well as read your deepest thoughts. Yikes. Win a $500 Amazon Gift Card! Just try one issue of our free …

You know how we’re always getting those calendar invites on our iPhones? They’re like little digital reminders for all the important stuff – meetings, birthdays, you name it. But hold on, not all of these invites are the real deal. Some of them are just spam in disguise, trying to sneak into our schedules. CLICK TO GET KURT’S FREE CYBERGUY …

Telly is an emerging smart TV firm that has made some waves in 2024. First, the company partnered with a range of streaming and media companies such as Spotify, Microsoft, Nielsen and others. Second, they announced a program in which they would give out their 4K 55-inch TV for free. Yes, that’s right, free. But nothing in this life is …