Sir Tim Berners-Lee and John Bruce, CEO of Inrupt, have developed the Personal Online Data Store (POD), or “Solid Pod”, to give individuals more control over their data. The POD allows users to store all their data in one place and decide which people and applications can access it, rather Continue Reading
Schools suing social media platforms over youth ‘mental health crisis’ in Seattle
Seattle public schools are suing TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Snapchat, alleging that they have caused a “mental health crisis among America’s youth.” The schools claim that the tech companies exploit the addictive nature of social media and push harmful content, leading to rising anxiety, depression, and thoughts of self-harm Continue Reading
BMW’s subscription-based Remote Start, among other features, costs $105 in the US
BMW has added five features to its subscription service in the US, including Remote Engine Start, Drive Recorder, Traffic Camera, Driving Assistance Plus with Stop&Go, and Parking Assistant Professional. Most can be purchased on a 1-month, 1-year or 3-year subscription, or as a one-time fee. Remote Engine Start costs $10 Continue Reading