Briana from Houston is like so many moms I know. She’s busy, loving and doing everything she can to raise smart, safe kids in a digital world that changes faster than you can hit “update.” She told me that when her 12-year-old daughter asked to download an app called Zepeto, it seemed harmless enough. Create…
As the Trump administration attempts to choke off exports of strategically important computer chips to China, experts say the effort might well backfire, fueling innovation at Chinese firms that could help them seize the world semiconductor market. “What’s actually happening is that the US government right now is handing China a big win as it…
In just 17 days after launch, Temu surpassed Instagram, WhatsApp, Snapchat and Shein on the Apple App Store in the U.S., according to Apptopia data shared with CNBC. Stefani Reynolds | Afp | Getty Images Chinese online retailer Temu, whose “Shop like a billionaire” marketing campaign made its way to last year’s Super Bowl, has…
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Following President Donald Trump’s announcement of global tariffs during his April 2 “Liberation Day” speech, stock markets around the world plunged sharply. The S&P 500 suffered its most significant one-day drop since the COVID-19…
In this photo illustration, the logo of TikTok is displayed on a smartphone screen on April 5, 2025 in Shanghai, China. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty Images Apple will keep ByteDance-owned TikTok on its App Store for at least 75 more days after receiving assurances from Attorney General Pam Bondi, according to a…
That the younger generation has become increasingly addicted to social media and the internet is nothing new. But it does prompt deeper reflection when the problem continues to worsen, as shown in the latest citywide health check on Hong Kong students. More concerted efforts are needed to curb the trend or more negative social and…
Brand new KIA cars are displayed on the sales lot at Serramonte Kia on March 26, 2025, in Colma, California. President Donald Trump has announced all imported vehicles and parts will be subject to new tariffs.Photo: Justin Sullivan (Getty Images) It looks like the Trump administration is about to make companies pay a lot more…
CBS Reports presents “Speaking Frankly | Cancel Culture” – CBS News Watch CBS News Cancel culture has destroyed careers and upended the lives of many who’ve made a controversial statement or committed a socially unacceptable act. It’s sparked a debate about whether such incidents precipitate much-needed change or simply threaten freedom of expression. This CBS…
Why? Why @AOL is your icon now bargin bin colored? Why the ultimate saver yellow? I use your service because I like a retro looking email address but now upon opening my phone I see the store brand color of an icon. Gross. Do better, please. pic.twitter.com/exl4IaHbef — Annie Armywife (@JustLefttheLeft) March 21, 2025 AOL’s…
Musk’s son attends Oval Office as Trump signs executive order Elon Musk attended the Oval Office with his son X as President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give Musk more power over federal workers. Being a parent in the digital age is a losing battle, according to Grimes. The Canadian singer-songwriter (real name:…