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One day after The Wall Street Journal published a blockbuster story about Meta’s own dismal findings about teen girls’ mental health on Instagram, CEO Mark Zuckerberg wondered whether Meta should change how it studies its platforms’ potential harms.“Recent events have made me consider whether we should change our approach to research and analytics around social issues,” Zuckerberg wrote in a September 15th, 2021, email to top executives including then-COO Sheryl Sandberg and head of global affairs Nick Clegg. The day before, the Journal published a story based on documents obtained from a whistleblower later revealed to be Frances Haugen, which…

When Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos entered the Senate office building on Tuesday, he got thrown a curveball. What started as a standard antitrust hearing relating to the Warner Bros. merger quickly devolved into a performative Republican attack about the spread of “woke” ideology on the streaming service. At the same time, arguably a much more influential platform was completely ignored: YouTube.After grilling Sarandos about residual payments, Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) launched into a completely different line of questioning: “Why is it that so much of Netflix content for children promotes a transgender ideology?” Hawley asked, making an unsubstantiated claim that…

Apple’s iPhone Fold has got to that point in the rumour mill where we’re no longer speculating about whether there’s going to be a foldable iPhone, but about what kind of material will be used to protect the display. A new report from The Elec, claims Apple is going all out to prevent issues with the durability of the iPhone Fold display by using a built-in screen protector that’ll provide both hardness and scratch resistance. Considering it would be pretty difficult to add an after market screen protector, this will be a welcome addition. The report says Apple is intent…

On Thursday, Bitcoin’s value fell over 10 percent in a single day, dropping to around $64,000, the lowest it has been since the 2024 Presidential election, as CNBC reports. After crossing $100,000 in November 2024 and peaking at over $122,000 in October 2025, the cryptocurrency has been in a steady decline for the last several weeks.Here are some other crypto headlines that have popped up as Bitcoin’s price continues to slide: Read the full article here

Spotify has announced a new Page Match feature, which will enable users to seamlessly transition between audiobooks and a paper copy, so streamers/readers can easily pick up where they left off. The feature originally came to light in January via code spied within the Spotify Android app. And Spotify has wasted no time in getting it out in the wild for both Android and iOS. It’s designed for those times when duty calls, but you don’t want to put down the page-turner you’re currently engrossed in. This way you can keep enjoying the story in the car or while walking…

JLab, a brand best known for its budget-friendly but well-featured wireless earbuds, has announced a new pair of headphones that are far less discreet. The oversized Blue XL Speaker Headphones look like an ill-timed April Fools’ Day prank but are actually a pair of Bluetooth speakers cosplaying as wireless headphones. They’re wearable, but for the sake of your eardrums, you’ll want to leave them hanging around your neck.The Blue XL are now available through JLab’s online store for $99.99 in limited quantities and, as the name implies, blue is the only color option. Inside each ear cup is a 2.5-inch…

Google has confirmed the interoperability between Quick Share and Apple’s AirDrop is starting to expand beyond the Pixel 10 series of handsets. Android Authority brings word from Google directly that the interoperability is going Android-wide in 2026. Until now all we knew was Google is planning to bring the feature to older Pixel phones. Eric Kay, Vice President of Engineering for the Android platform says: “Last year, we launched AirDrop interoperability. In 2026, we’re going to be expanding it to a lot more devices.” “We spent a lot of time and energy to make sure that we could build something…

You might find it kind of sad to put your hard-earned Switch 2 into a protective case. To me, it’s freeing. Sure, it can take away from the slick design. But using a case relieves me of the worry that the console will accumulate tons of little scratches, or worse. I’ve tested several types of cases on the Nintendo Switch 2 since it launched in June, including flimsy shells that snap or slide onto the Switch 2 to provide a simple, aesthetically pleasing barrier from scratches to the console and its Joy-Cons. I’ve also tested carrying cases that protect the…

Microsoft has a big year ahead for Xbox as it marks its 25-year milestone. After the tough decision to release more Xbox games on rival consoles two years ago, 2026 is a chance to refocus on the platform and celebrate some of Xbox’s biggest franchises. It’s also an opportunity for Microsoft to define its vision for the future of Xbox, after months of confusion from fans and plummeting Xbox hardware sales.Xbox kicked off 2026 with its annual Developer Direct last month, a preview of some of the games it’s publishing this year. Microsoft is lining up its “four horsemen” for…

The Super refresh to Nvidia’s RTX 50-series GPUs was expected at CES 2026 in January, but it didn’t make an appearance. The Information reports that in December, Nvidia managers decided not to release the new cards as scheduled, choosing to prioritize AI chips instead due to the limited supply of RAM currently available. On top of that, “Nvidia is also slashing production of its current line of gaming chips,” the RTX 50-series, which are already in high demand and consistently sold out at retailers.The priority shift away from gaming GPUs follows record-breaking revenue for Nvidia, driven by its AI chips.…

It’s not the first turntable to embrace digital – vinyl players have been packing Bluetooth connectivity for years at this point – but the Mixx Analog+ goes one better, with a CD player built right into its record platter. Announced late last year, it has now gone on sale in the UK ahead of a US rollout. Unlike slot- or tray-loading two-in-ones, the Analog+ gives few clues to its secret second life once there’s an LP spinning merrily away up top. For the most part it’s a fully automatic, belt-driven turntable, with typical 33/45rpm playback and 7in/12in support. As well…

After a federal judge ruled that Meta was not an illegal monopolist in a blow against the Federal Trade Commission, the agency issued what was in part a typical statement of disappointment. Another part of the statement was anything but: a political attack on the judge himself.“The deck was always stacked against us with Judge [James] Boasberg, who is currently facing articles of impeachment,” FTC spokesperson Joe Simonson said in a statement after Boasberg released his decision in November. Simonson appeared to reference articles filed by a Republican lawmaker after Boasberg issued rulings that were unfavorable to GOP lawmakers and…