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Apple becomes first US tech giant charged under Europe's new antitrust law -- and faces billions in fines
Apple could be fined up to 10% of their total worldwide turnover – a sum of billions of euros – if it is confirmed to have breached the competition law.
What is 'popcorn brain'? How social media may be killing your attention span
One study found that 62.3% of the global population is on social media, with the average daily usage last month clocking in at 2 hours and 23 minutes.
Are you a digital hoarder? Inside the growing disorder facing Millennials, Gen X
Disgraced fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried — the notorious SBF — just may be a digital hoarder. According to a recent Business Insider report, the laptop of the former FTX CEO is...
The terrifying ways employers can spy on your search history
Got a spicy side hustle? They'll find out.
Taco Bell opens first restaurant with high-tech drive-thru experience
Taco Bell opened its first high-tech restaurant location in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, under its new Defy concept, which aims to reduce service times to two minutes or less while providing a fun,...
3 tech steps to take before you die to protect your digital legacy
In today’s digital age, we have to plan for what happens to all our online accounts, data, notes, photos, videos, websites, playlists, blogs, and subscriptions once we’re gone.
Universal Music aims to make money in the metaverse with NFTs of its artists
Universal Music Group has struck a partnership with NFT platform Curio to develop non-fungible token (NFT) collections for its record labels and artists, the companies said on Thursday.
Digital detox: Thirteen simple hacks to break up with your phone
Some new figures show individuals are spending an average of four hours a day staring at their screens, but there are ways to reduce dependency.
You’re using WhatsApp wrong – here's a neat trick
If you frequently find yourself losing track of important WhatsApp messages then this handy trick will help. It allows you to earmark an address, password or any other important information...
TikTok is removing videos from your feed – will you be affected?
TikTok announced plans to change the content shown on its For You page (FYP), the app's home screen.The app said it wants to switch up the algorithm for the FYP with...
JPMorgan to launch digital bank Chase in Britain next week
JPMorgan is set to launch its big assault on British high street banks and online lenders from next week, with the launch of its long-planned digital retail bank Chase.
Four ways you irritate your colleagues online without even knowing
If you’re a member of an at-home workplace, it’s wise to look in the mirror and see if you’re making one of these four most common mistakes.
What you'll get if you win Emily Ratajkowski's NFT Christie's auction
The EmRata piece is being offered without an estimate in order to let “the market alone” determine its final price, according to Christie’s.
Someone just bought a virtual ‘NFT’ house for $500,000
An artist has sold a house that no one can ever live in for $500,000. That's because the house is virtual – it's a digital file traded online just like...
The best fashions from the first-ever Digital Couture Week
Before getting into the best of the inaugural Digital Couture Week, let it be said: While the show (literally, metaphorically) must go on, there's still nothing like a runway spectacle...
The Tamagotchi is coming back to teach you kids a thing or two about responsibility
It's the latest chapter in millennial nostalgia, but updated for the 21st century.
New Yorkers buy, sell apartments despite coronavirus restrictions
Here's a look at how the local real estate industry has stayed active during the pandemic.
Taking a break from the digital world can reset your career
For some, peace and introspection can help manifest an entire career change or business endeavor. So says Jon Staff, co-author of “How To Get Away: Finding Balance In Our Overworked,...
Sad reality of Internet trolls
“I’m normally not very open about my personal life,” the predator troll tells me, unprompted. “(But) actually, I want to tell you something about myself.” This is “Mark,” a vicious...
Millennials are using social media to name their kids
Young parents have a handle on naming their kids. “I have two kids — daughters — and social media played a role in both of their names,” Sara Mauskopf, a...