Tech
Mom blames TikTok ‘blackout challenge’ for 10-year-old’s death: ‘Check their phones’
A devastated Pennsylvania family is warning about the dangers of TikTok’s viral “blackout challenge” after their 10-year-old daughter died trying to complete the dare. For the full article, click here.
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TikTok ‘challenge’ warns of alleged school shooting threats across US
An anonymous threat made on TikTok has US school districts on high alert. The threat, which is also being reported as a “challenge,” claims that multiple school shootings will take place on Friday. For the full article, click here.
Autonomous Ford delivers produce, milk to food insecure seniors
An autonomous shuttle developed by Ford is delivering fresh produce and milk to food insecure seniors in Detroit — and besides combating hunger, the vehicle could help shape the future of self-driving tech. For the full article, click here.
NYT: China Uses Western YouTubers as Communist Propaganda Tools
In a recent article, the New York Times outlines how the Chinese government encourages online influencers, especially western YouTubers living in China, to spread pro-Beijing messages worldwide. For the full article, click here.
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Freethink: Traditional colleges are recognizing Google career certificates
Google career certificates are no longer just an alternative to college — they’re also now a way for college students to boost their earning potential, while lowering the cost of obtaining a degree. For the full article, click here.
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Facebook’s smart glasses are stylish and creepy
The new Ray-Ban Stories, smart glasses just released by Ray-Ban and Facebook, look exactly like what you see in a spy movie. Discrete enough to pass for a classic pair of stylish glasses, but with a barely-visible built-in camera. For the full article, click here.