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This browser extension counters climate anxiety and doom scrolling

This browser extension counters climate anxiety and doom scrolling

If you download this irreverent browser extension, whenever you read a doom and gloom climate story, you’ll receive a small call to action accompanied by an amusing snarky comment. Finally, pop-ups we can get onboard with. As someone whose job it is to follow every minute detail of the existential crisis that is climate change, take it from me: doom scrolling can feel exhausting. Every morning you’re trawling through stories describing...

By London, UK
Tinder is working towards ending the US’ LGBTQIA+ blood ban

Tinder is working towards ending the US’ LGBTQIA+ blood ban

Tinder has partnered with Human Rights Campaign (HRC) to do away with America’s archaic and discriminatory policy which prohibits blood donations from gay and bisexual men. Every year, Pride organisations join forces to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community and shine a light on the challenges its members face on a daily basis. And of course, each time June rolls around, brands across the globe jump at the opportunity to tap into the...

By London, UK
EU ruling aims to stop market domination from Big Tech giants

EU ruling aims to stop market domination from Big Tech giants

A new EU law dubbed the Digital Markets Act will aim to stem the relentless market domination of Big Tech’s giants. This will, in theory, provide smaller online businesses with a chance to grow. As much as we’d love it to be, the world just isn’t an equal opportunity place, is it? Ah well, at least our phones are always there to provide a bit of escapism, complete with all...

By London, UK
Scammers are using GoFundMe to pocket donations worth thousands

Scammers are using GoFundMe to pocket donations worth thousands

The crowdfunding site GoFundMe is being used to scam people out of hundreds of thousands of dollars. What is the platform doing about it? Despite the internet being a weird and wonderful place, many people are well-aware that what we see online is not always genuine. Unfortunately, deceptive practices aren’t just limited to deepfakes or photoshopped pictures ­– they also take place on platforms designed to aid with fundraising projects. The website...

By London, UK