• NPR

    What's in a Face: How technology uses our faces

    We think our faces are our own. But technology can use them to identify, influence and mimic us. This week, TED speakers explore the promise and peril of turning the human face into a digital tool.

  • How to Set Up an iPhone Child Account for Family Sharing

    Creating a child account on your iPhone through Family Sharing is a crucial step for parents who want to effectively manage and safeguard their child’s digital activities. This comprehensive guide provides a step-by-step approach to setting up the account, focusing on safety, monitoring, and control to create a secure digital environment for your child. By […]

  • Google: Ad Strength Is Not Used In Ad Auction

    Ginny Marvin, Google's Ads Liaison, said again "Ad Strength is not used in the auction." She wrote this on X in response to an article on Search Engine Land named Google explains why Ad Strength is ‘so important’ as it addresses industry concerns.Ginny Marvin explained, "To be clear, Ad Strength is not used in the auction." She added, "It is a diagnostic tool that was developed to help advertisers understand how the diversity and relevancy of their creative assets can maximize the number of ad...

    • CP24

    Some Canadian families will receive up to $620 per child today

    More money will land in the pockets of Canadian families on Friday for the latest Canada Child Benefit (CCB) installment. The federal government program helps low and middle-income families struggling with the soaring cost of raising a child. Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or refugees who are the primary caregivers for children under 18 years old are eligible for the program, introduced in 2016. The non-taxable monthly payments are based on a family’s net income and how many...

  • AirChat Uses Voice Technology to Stand Out in Social Media Market

    AirChat, a social media app that was launched Friday (April 12), became the 23rd most popular in the U.S. on Apple’s App Store Monday (April 15). The app has seen thousands of downloads as well as online requests for access to it, because AirChat is currently offered on an invite-only basis, Reuters reported Monday. AirChat is centered […]

  • Costa Rica urges families to go to centers for child vaccination

    San José, Apr 13 (Prensa Latina) The Costa Rican Social Security Fund (CCSS) today urged families to go to health care centers to vaccinate their children against measles, rubella and mumps. The post Costa Rica urges families to go to centers for child vaccination first appeared on Prensa Latina.

  • Lottery winner using winnings to fix up home, help out family

    A Midlands man’s list of projects to do around his house has gotten a lot smaller thanks to his lottery win.

    • CNBC

    Dutch government says it may stop using Facebook over privacy concerns

    The Netherlands' digital mininster said the government will be forced to stop using Facebook pages if it doesn't get clarity on its concerns from Meta.

  • Dutch privacy watchdog recommends government organisations stop using Facebook

    The Dutch privacy watchdog AP on Friday said it was recommending that government organizations should stop using Facebook as long as it is unclear what happens with personal data of users of the government's Facebook pages. People that visit a government's page need to be able to trust that their personal and sensitive data is in safe hands, AP chairman Aleid Wolfsen said in a statement. Junior minister for digitalization Alexandra van Huffelen said Facebook parent company Meta had to make...

  • Meta Unveils New AI Technologies—But Its Agents Are Confusing Facebook Users

    Meta has unveiled a new suite of artificial intelligence systems. Meta Platforms, Facebook's parent company, has unveiled a new suite of artificial intelligence systems.

  • Premier League to use semi-automated offside technology from next season

    The Premier League will use AI-based player tracking technology to make offside calls from next season in a move that should reduce the time it takes officials to reach their decisions. England’s top-division clubs announced Thursday they reached a unanimous decision on the introduction of semi-automated offside technology, saying the

  • Life Stories Child and Family Advocacy names Fundraising and Development Manager

    “I am honored to join Life Stories and contribute to its mission of advocating for children in need,” McKenzie said. “I look forward to working collaboratively with the team to drive fundraising initiatives and ensure the sustainability and growth of these important.”