Gig work is expanding to new professional areas such as nursing. One nurse said she uses gig work to make extra money and pay down debt. But the app points to a broader issue in her field, she said. Sarah has a full-time nursing job during the day. A few evenings each week, however, she…
As self-described “TikTok refugees” pour onto the Chinese social media app RedNote, also known as Xiaohongshu, some foreign netizens are already running up against the country’s extensive censorship apparatus. Newsweek reached out to Xiaohongshu with a request for comment via a general contact email address. Why It Matters TikTok’s parent company ByteDance has until Sunday…
In less than a month, TikTok could be pulled from US app stores due to a federal divest-or-ban law. Merchants who sell on TikTok Shop may struggle to find an alternative if the ban goes through. TikTok Shop offers a unique blend of social tools, e-commerce tech, and a large audience. If TikTok is pulled…
California’s free earthquake early warning app is now available for Mac computers and Chromebooks — a major expansion of access for the warning system, which has been available for years on cellphones. The MyShake app, developed by UC Berkeley, is one of the most popular ways to receive earthquake early warnings generated by the U.S….
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) – WIS is proud to announce the release of an exciting new app designed for sports fans in South Carolina — the Palmetto Sports and Entertainment App! It is available right now for iPhone and Android. In partnership with Gray Media digital properties throughout the state, users of the FREE Palmetto Sports…
Temu tops 2024 Apple App Store downloads, surpassing TikTok and ChatGPT in popularity. The Chinese e-commerce app offers big discounts on a wide range of products. Americans appear to be exploring budget-friendly options through in-app deals. The App Store favorites of 2024 include social media platforms and one popular AI assistant, but the most downloaded…
As TikTok continues its meteoric rise towards global domination, another Chinese app is quietly capturing attention in Malaysia. Xiaohongshu – or “Little Red Book” – may have its roots in e-commerce, but it is reshaping how young, Mandarin-speaking Malaysians connect with both their roots and the broader world. With more than 2.5 million users, the…
My teenage son got his driver’s license. I refuse to track him because I know I’ll just get even more anxious. I trust my son and want to give him the freedom he deserves. My son just got his driver’s license and loves his newfound freedom. Even though he’s going to the same places he…
Dating apps like Tinder, Bumble, and Hinge have new competition. A slew of new apps have launched in 2024 and are taking on swipe fatigue and dating-app burnout. Business Insider has interviewed several founders of the newest dating startups entering the ring. Dating apps are in for a shake-up. Many users are tired of swiping,…
A few months ago, I started using an AI notetaking app, Granola, in meetings. I take notes and then after the call, the AI builds a more fulsome outline of the conversation. Taking notes on what’s most important helps us get more from meetings, Granola’s CEO said. A few minutes after I’d hopped on a…