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May 24, 2023

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New study claims social media harms kids. OK, now what?

A new study from the Surgeon General’s office concludes that social media is harmful to young people’s mental health. It’s presented as a new and urgent conclusion. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy even said in an interview, “We’ve got to move quickly” to respond to this pressing problem.

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A solar powered SUV

Fisker’s Ocean SUV has a driving range of 1,500 miles and has solar panels on the roof. It might get even more miles in “ideal conditions.” Starting price? Just under $38K.

Bring order to your inbox chaos by setting up these Gmail filters

Are you organizing your inbox with Gmail filters? If not, you should be.

If you dread inbox clutter, Gmail filters can help you cull the mess and save anything important for later. It keeps your primary inbox free and clear of clutter, enabling you to focus on what you need to accomplish and stay as productive as possible.

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Are bots capable of thinking like a human? Maybe

In 1950, mathematician, computer scientist, logician and overall smart guy Alan Turing proposed the idea that if a human observed a (text-only) conversation between another human and a bot and couldn’t tell them apart, the machine passes what we now call the Turing test.

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Google's Project Starline

Project Starline makes it feel like you’re in the room with the person you’re video calling. Popular YouTuber Marques Brownlee got to try it and it’s even crazier than you may think.

Chalk one up for social media

For over 27 years, a very outdated law has shaped the internet. It’s Section 230 of the 1996 Communications Decency Act. And it has some profound implications.

It protects online platforms like Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and Twitter from being held responsible for what users post … even if that content encourages terrorist radicalization.

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How the Hubble telescope almost ruined NASA’s reputation

The Hubble Space Telescope has brought us some fantastic images of far-off galaxies, detailed images of planets and more. While being a marvel of human engineering, it has had its share of problems. So much so that it almost ruined the reputation of one of the most prestigious space organizations in the world.

5 features you should have in every indoor security camera

Research the best indoor security cameras and you’ll get many results. One way to cut through the nonsense and hone in on what you want is by asking yourself which indoor security camera features you need.

This way, you can filter out cameras that don’t have everything you need. Once you find your perfect camera, you must consider the best placement and location. Here are three ways to make the most of your video cameras.

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Creating a cotton candy gun

Cotton candy is a staple of sporting events, county fairs and birthday parties for kids. Wouldn’t it be cool to shoot cotton candy out of a gun? Would it work? More importantly, would it still be edible?

5 signs your security camera was hacked and steps to prevent it

When setting up a home security system, you must password-protect your Wi-Fi and set up two-factor authentication (2FA). Hackers could take over your home network if you don’t take these precautions.

Safeguards like these can help stop a digital home invasion. Hackers are increasingly breaking into home security cameras, taunting and extorting people. A security oversight on your part could open the floodgates for a criminal to launch a reign of terror on you and your family.

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