You should stop watching your screens and end the global friendship recession
US-based startup Hinge has started an Offline Club initiative called “One More Hour” to address loneliness of the 21st century with cellphone. The initiative will allow users to leave their phone in a lock box and not use it for a period of time. According to Gallup, 80% of young people under the age of 18 report feeling lonely.
Australia will be the first country to ban social media for children under the age of 16
Australia’s Parliament has passed the Children’s Online Social Media use Protection Act (CFT) which would require platforms to remove under-age users from their platforms. The law requires platforms to “identify and remove underage users” from its platforms. Earlier, Meta Co-founder Ed Kovacic said the bill was “inconsistent and ineffective” and urged the Australian government to delay passing it.
You can’t miss the Therabody Deals on Black Friday
The Therabody is having a Black Friday sale where its products like Face Pro, Wave Roller and Theragun Mini 2 are discounted. The Therabody has a full-on total body recliner, eyeMasks to relieve headaches, and LED skincare mask to keep you looking your best. There are additional methods to save at Therabody.
The automated driving system can be easily damaged by emergency vehicle lights
Cooperative steering can influence the driving behaviour of autonomous, self-driving, and self- assisting vehicles, a study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) said. It asked 1,260 owners of Ford, General Motors, Nissan/Ingall ProPilot Assist and Tesla vehicles equipped with partial automation who regularly use the technology. The survey was carried out on vehicles equipped with ADAS (advanced driver assist systems).
A review of a tiny wireless microphone
DJI has launched the DJI Mic Mini, which features a mini wireless receiver and a micro-simulator for high-Resolution Audio Recording. The receiver connects to other devices over USB-C, Lightning and a 3.5mm audio cable and features a dial with five gain settings to adjust the level of incoming sound. The mic transmitters can connect directly to smartphones and mobile devices over Bluetooth.
To hit deep inside Russia, Ukraine has built its own drones
The US has said that it is “concerned” about the launch of long-range missiles by Russia into Ukrainian territory. “We support Ukraine’s sovereign right to defend itself against Russian actions, but we are concerned about the potential risk to US personnel and bases,” it added. Earlier this week, Ukraine fired a series of US-made longer-range missiles into Russia for the first time.
The DOJ says that it must open up its search monopoly if it is to sell Chrome
Google has been asked by Justice Department to either divest from Android phones or have the court supervise its Android division to monitor any possible instances of Google using Android to kneecap rivals. In August, Justice Department ruled that Google had acted as an illegal monopoly in its search engine and had to be brought to justice.
Its chip is going to be full steam, says the company
AI chipmaker Nvidia has reported a net profit of $1 billion for the fourth quarter of 2020, up from $91 million in the year-ago period. The company’s revenue rose 94% to $35.1 billion, beating analysts’ estimates of $33.2 billion. Chief Executive Patrick Moorhead said, “I’m proud of our team and the impact we have had on our customers and the world.”
There is acatalytic low-temperature deFluorination
A group of scientists has claimed to have created a light-Driven Catalyst for Nano-scale Chemical Production by breaking the bond and the overall molecule down into smaller parts using this energy. In temperatures as low as 40C, the chemists break the bond and the overall molecule down into smaller parts, using this energy.
Amazon has dropped the biggest echo show ever
Amazon has launched the Echo Show 21 and Echo Show 15 wall-mounted smart displays with an upgraded audio, camera, and smart home upgrade. The new Echo Show 21 has a 21-inch screen with 1080p resolution for $399.99, and the Show 15 comes with the same audio, camera, and smart home upgrade. Amazon said it has better audio than the Show 15.