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B.C. lawsuit alleges Roblox funnelling children toward in-app purchases

A 12-year-old child in B.C. has taken megahit online game platform Roblox to court, alleging that its design is exploitative and leading to addictive behaviour. Lawyer Justin Giovannetti helped with ...
WRAL

'Haven for predators': Two NC families sue Roblox & Discord, alleging sexual exploitation

Two lawsuits filed on behalf of a Wake County teen and a Cumberland County teen allege that popular apps Roblox and Discord created an environment that allowed a Louisiana man to exploit her online.
BGR

Stop Uninstalling Your Android Apps When You Need Space - Do This Instead

We've all been there. You're browsing Google Play to download new Android apps or taking photos and videos while out and about, and you see a pop-up on your phone ...
HELLO! Magazine

Do brain training apps actually help? Here's what science says

Brain training apps are an incredibly popular tool for supporting cognitive function and providing quick mental stimulation, with what many consider to be the original brain training app, Lumosity, ...
TechCrunch

Google Photos users on Android can now edit their photos by talking to or texting the AI

Android users are now able to edit their photos with AI, Google announced on Tuesday. In Google Photos, users will be able to talk to the AI using natural language to describe how they want to edit ...
9to5Mac

Apple under legal scrutiny in the EU over scam apps [U: Apple responds]

Apple has frequently cited insecure and scam apps as justification for wanting all iPhone apps to be sold exclusively in the company’s own App Store. Numerous reports, however, have found that there ...
Mint

Australia to expand social media ban for under-16s: WhatsApp, Twitch, Pinterest, could be restricted — what we know

A file photo of youngsters looking at their phones in Melbourne as Australia. Tech companies including WhatsApp and Reddit as well as streaming giant Twitch and gaming firm Roblox could be among more ...
PC Magazine

These 20 Apps Are Watching You—And You Probably Use Them Every Day

I've been writing and editing stories for almost two decades that help people use technology and productivity techniques to work better, live better, and protect their privacy and personal data. As ...
The New York Times

U.S.-Run TikTok to License Algorithm, White House Says

The change is part of a deal to bring TikTok under U.S. ownership to avert a looming ban. By Emmett Lindner and Lauren Hirsch The software giant Oracle will oversee the security of Americans’ data and ...
BBC

Can the US government ban apps that track ICE agents?

The US government and law enforcement agencies have hit out at developers and users of apps which track Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), arguing they threaten the lives of agents. The FBI ...
FOX 5 Atlanta

Newest U.S. News college rankings released, how did Georgia schools do?

Emory ranked No. 24, Georgia Tech No. 32, and UGA No. 46 in the latest U.S. News & World Report rankings. Spelman College was named the nation’s top HBCU, with Berry College taking No. 1 in Best Value ...