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New report finds unsafe ‘energy-saving’ plugs easily available in UK

New report finds unsafe ‘energy-saving’ plugs easily available in UK

An investigation by ‘Which?’ finds that illegal and potentially dangerous plug-in ‘energy-saving’ devices are widely available to shoppers in the UK. They’re targeted toward consumers struggling with high energy bills. A new report and investigation by consumer body ‘Which?’ has found that illegal ‘energy-saving’ devices are easily accessible via...

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Meta to bar teenagers from livestreaming on Instagram

Meta to bar teenagers from livestreaming on Instagram

Those under sixteen will not be able to use Instagram’s Live feature unless they acquire parental permission. New restrictions are being introduced on Instagram for users under the age of 16. As part of Meta’s expansion of current safety measures, younger teenagers will be barred from using the platform’s ‘Live’ feature unless they have parental permission. They’ll also need approval from a guardian to manually turn off blurred image thumbnails that...

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Is Tumblr making a comeback with Gen Zers?

Is Tumblr making a comeback with Gen Zers?

Data suggests that Gen Z are finding solace in Tumblr, the creative social media platform that was popular fifteen years ago with younger Millennials. Why are young people flocking to a long-forgotten site? It looks like Tumblr is back in a big way with young social media users, at least according to the latest data.  Bought by Yahoo in 2013 for $1.1 billion USD, the platform encourages people to upload and...

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Research shows over half of Gen Z gamers want Switch 2

Research shows over half of Gen Z gamers want Switch 2

According to a study by CNET, 70% of Gen Z and Millennials could be ready to purchase the Switch 2 on release day. It is part of a wider trend that sees young people spending a whopping $700 USD on games and subscriptions annually. Nintendo is currently gearing up to launch its latest console, the Switch 2. Unsurprisingly, it is a direct sequel to the company’s extremely popular original Switch,...

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OpenAI raises additional $40 billion USD in latest funding round

OpenAI raises additional $40 billion USD in latest funding round

Led by SoftBank, OpenAI has secured another $40 billion USD in funding as part of its latest funding round. This means the company is now estimated to be worth $300 billion USD and is the largest funding round ever for a private tech company. OpenAI has secured another huge round of funding. Led by SoftBank, a Japanese multinational investment holding company, the company is now worth $300 billion USD after raising...

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