Tinder rolls out new βSELECTβ feature for $499 USD a month
The new premium tier will allow paying users to see the βmost sought after profilesβ, promises to boost their profile, and grants the ability to DM others even if they havenβt matched. Tinder is rolling out an exclusive and expensive new feature called βSELECTβ. Operating as an invite-only subscription model,...
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What is going on with Elon Muskβs Neuralink?
The entrepreneur Elon Muskβs latest venture Neuralink is raising ethical and moral concerns.Β Elon Musk may be one of the worldβs richest people, proud front-man of some of the biggest brands on the planet. But heβs most recently made a name for himself as a brazen risk-taker - for better...
Microsoftβs Paint update adds layers and transparency features
Microsoft has announced a new update to its flagship image editing software Paint, which will include layers, transparency support, and background removal tools. It could make advanced image editing far more accessible to young people. A new update to Microsoftβs Paint could make image editing much easier and accessible...
How are noise cameras tackling sound pollution?
The technology, which is paired with a sound meter to detect noise of at least 85 decibels from a source of 50ft or more away, has recently been installed across several cities in the US to help police identify vehicles that have been illegally modified to be louder. While having...
New study reveals the extent of teenage smartphone use
A recent report from Common Sense Media has found that, on average, half of 11 to 17-year-olds get at least 237 notifications a day, raising concerns that this is affecting the cognitive ability, attention span, and memory of their still-developing brains. Itβs no secret that young people are addicted to...
Soil home to more than half of the Earthβs species
According to a new study, 90 per cent of fungi, 85 per cent of plants, over 50 per cent of bacteria, and 59 per cent of life overall dwells in this ecosystem β double what many previously thought. A recent analysis has found that soil β the top layer of...
Biden greenlights $1.2 billion for two carbon-capture tech firms
The Biden administration has announced a tremendous investment into regional hubs that use technology to suck carbon out of the atmosphere and store it. Why are most scientists and environmentalists already calling it a failed plan? Carbon capture, storage, and removal are processes that have been carried out by forests, oceans, and wild animals for millions of years. Their natural services were enough to keep our planet in a...
Surgeons perform UKβs first-ever successful womb transplant
Set to make the procedure another option for treating infertility within the next few years, the breakthrough is being hailed as the βdawn of a new eraβ in reproductive medicine, as well as an incredible advancement in gynaecology. According to Imperial College London, one in 5,000 British women are born without a functioning uterus. Seeking to offer another option besides existing tools like drugs, IVF, and surrogacy for the treatment...
UNESCO calls for a global tech detox in schools
The use of technology in schools has become increasingly prevalent in the past few decades. UNESCOβs new report sheds light on the consequences of this reliance. Over the past few decades, technology has become so pervasive that itβs hard to imagine a world without it. It has allowed interconnectivity throughout the world whilst making day-to-day activities much easier. The rise of digital learning is transforming the way students learn as they...
Bacteria is now being used to create endlessly recyclable plastic
Scientists at Berkeley Lab have developed a new way to engineer bacteria to produce raw materials that can be made into plastic. Theyβre completely recyclable. We probably donβt need to tell you that plastic is bad for the environment. A major polluter that causes significant headaches around the world, plastics can be found everywhere. From our foods to our seas, it has become a huge pillar of concern in the...
