Meta’s X rival Threads is rolling out a new “activity status” feature that will let you see when someone on the social network is online. Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced the feature on Tuesday in a Threads post, noting that it’s meant to act as “a way to help you find others to engage with […]
Biden tells creators they have something traditional media does not: ‘You’re trusted’
At the first ever White House Creator Economy Conference, the most popular man to drop by was not a TikTok superstar or a YouTube sensation. It was President Joe Biden, who emphasized social media creators’ role in shaping public opinion. “Until about three, four months ago, I didn’t pay very much attention, following you guys,” […]
How to opt out of facial recognition at airports (if you’re American)
U.S. airports are rolling out facial-recognition technology to scan the faces of travelers before they board their flight. Americans, at least, get to opt out. More than 230 U.S. airports have already rolled out facial-recognition technology, according to the website of the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the federal agency tasked with border security. […]
If you’re an AT&T customer, your data has likely been stolen
This week, AT&T confirmed it will begin notifying around 110 million AT&T customers about a data breach that allowed cybercriminals to steal the phone records of “nearly all” of its customers. The stolen data contains phone numbers and AT&T records of calls and text messages during a six-month period in 2022, the company says. If […]
20 Korean Words You Must Know If You’re An Avid K-Pop Fan
Most people don’t become fluent in Korean just by listening to K-Pop, but if you listen to enough of it you’re bound to pick up certain words and phrases. These are some of the most common words you’ll hear in K-Pop songs. 1. 사랑해/saranghae – “I love you” This is a phrase you’re guaranteed to […]