Klima: the new app simplifying carbon offsetting

Klima: the new app simplifying carbon offsetting

Offsetting carbon emissions alone won’t save the planet, but it certainly has a significant role to play. At the helm of this is ingenious new app Klima, designed to simplify the process. For some reason, the concept of small change for big sustainable impact is often met with criticism. Ardent...

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Students are up in arms against anti-cheating surveillance tech

Students are up in arms against anti-cheating surveillance tech

As colleges continue to rely on ‘anti-cheating’ exam monitoring tech in lockdown, pupils claim they’re being treated more like criminals than students. If you’re something of a nervy student you’ll know that settling down and feeling comfortable plays a big part in overcoming the whole exam process. The quicker you’re...

Snapchat boosts creative toolset with Spotlight and Voisey

Snapchat boosts creative toolset with Spotlight and Voisey

2020 has become a good year to make a buck in the creative industry, and Snapchat is using the current landscape to forge a strong comeback in the social media arena. Social distancing regulations imposed by Covid-19 continue to usher in a burgeoning DIY culture, and Snapchat is taking full advantage by bolstering its already impressive digital design arm with updates Spotlight and Voisey. Aspiring artists in particular are forgoing conventional...

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Twitter strives for inclusivity with new stories feature ‘Fleets’

Twitter strives for inclusivity with new stories feature ‘Fleets’

Twitter is encouraging people back on its platform with timed, disappearing tweets called ‘Fleets.’ It’s hard to stay relevant if you don’t roll with the times - and Twitter appears to have finally realised it may be lagging behind the competition. The platform has always been the place to go for minute-by-minute topical conversation and reactionary public opinion, but as links between poor mental health and social media usage continue to...

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Snapchat’s new astrology update fosters Gen Z lockdown connections

Snapchat’s new astrology update fosters Gen Z lockdown connections

All is written in the stars, and as of Thursday, also on Snapchat. Whether you’re a horoscope devotee who believes destiny is written in the stars, or just looking for an excuse to break the ice with a crush in lockdown, Snapchat has developed a full-fledged astrology feature to serve your needs. On cloudy nights, there’s always 4G. Launching on Thursday, users will now see a purple icon when tapping on...

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How AI-based app WYSA is helping Gen Z’s mental health

How AI-based app WYSA is helping Gen Z’s mental health

Offering pragmatic solutions to mental health struggles, WYSA is using AI chat algorithms and questionnaires to tailor emotional support for Gen Z users. It seems AI is everywhere these days. Whether it’s used to help artists create paintings from scratch, or to quicken disaster response times via satellites, we’re finding more innovative ways to use algorithms and automated systems every day. You can now add mental health support to...

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