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Apple will reportedly face charges in EU over App Store dominance
FollowThe argument would be that Apple restricted music streaming services other than its own.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.The European Union will reportedly bring formal charges against over antitrust concerns relating to the App Store and its music streaming service , reported on Thursday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. The EU reportedly plans to argue that Apple restricted music streaming services other than its own Apple Music, thereby putting rivals at a...…FollowThe argument would be that Apple restricted music streaming services other than its own.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.The European Union will reportedly bring formal charges against over antitrust concerns relating to the App Store and its music streaming service , reported on Thursday, citing people with direct knowledge of the matter. The EU reportedly plans to argue that Apple restricted music streaming services other than its own Apple Music, thereby putting rivals at a...WW…
Building a better tornado warning system when every minute counts
A type of technology used to listen for nuclear bomb tests could be the key to more effective warnings for those in the path of a tornado.12 min read The power cut. The air pressure left the room. A security alarm whined. After a particularly large boom from just overhead, Shannon Johnson turned to her husband Keith, "I think the house is gone." Sitting on the queen bed, she could feel her 4-year-old daughter shaking from adrenaline.It was nearly 2 a.m. on March 3, 2020. The Johnsons, their two young kids and their dog were tucked away in a basement bedroom of their home in Donelson,...…A type of technology used to listen for nuclear bomb tests could be the key to more effective warnings for those in the path of a tornado.12 min read The power cut. The air pressure left the room. A security alarm whined. After a particularly large boom from just overhead, Shannon Johnson turned to her husband Keith, "I think the house is gone." Sitting on the queen bed, she could feel her 4-year-old daughter shaking from adrenaline.It was nearly 2 a.m. on March 3, 2020. The Johnsons, their two young kids and their dog were tucked away in a basement bedroom of their home in Donelson,...WW…
Lawmakers want Facebook, YouTube to do more to stop climate denial
FollowA group of lawmakers is calling for platforms to do more about climate change misinformation.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.2 min readA group of more than 30 lawmakers has sent a calling for more to be done about misinformation on their platforms.Rep. Donald McEachin, a Virginia Democrat, organized a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, McEachin's office confirmed Monday. "With the consequences...…FollowA group of lawmakers is calling for platforms to do more about climate change misinformation.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.2 min readA group of more than 30 lawmakers has sent a calling for more to be done about misinformation on their platforms.Rep. Donald McEachin, a Virginia Democrat, organized a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman and Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey, McEachin's office confirmed Monday. "With the consequences...WW…
What Trump's Twitter feed looks like
We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies and your choices . By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.AcceptRejectUpdate ConsentCNET spent a week monitoring the feed of tweets from the 46 accounts that President Donald Trump follows.7 min readSocial media offers you a river of information and updates catered to your tastes and preferences. It's not unusual to follow people who share your beliefs and political views. But for President , the...…We and our partners use cookies to understand how you use our site, improve your experience and serve you personalized content and advertising. Read about how we use cookies and your choices . By continuing to use this site, you accept these cookies.AcceptRejectUpdate ConsentCNET spent a week monitoring the feed of tweets from the 46 accounts that President Donald Trump follows.7 min readSocial media offers you a river of information and updates catered to your tastes and preferences. It's not unusual to follow people who share your beliefs and political views. But for President , the...WW…
The Ways Loneliness Could Be Changing Your Brain and Body
FollowResearch shows loneliness could be linked to a range of health problems.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.5 min readPeople were already lonely before the pandemic hit. Before COVID-19 stranded folks at home and made getting close to others an unnerving experience, researchers were realizing Americans were lonelier than ever. A 2018 study from health care insurer Cigna found that 54% of 20,000 Americans surveyed reported . In the span of a bit more than a year, the number rose to...…FollowResearch shows loneliness could be linked to a range of health problems.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.5 min readPeople were already lonely before the pandemic hit. Before COVID-19 stranded folks at home and made getting close to others an unnerving experience, researchers were realizing Americans were lonelier than ever. A 2018 study from health care insurer Cigna found that 54% of 20,000 Americans surveyed reported . In the span of a bit more than a year, the number rose to...WW…
Samsung tries to turn your refrigerator into Tinder
FollowThe Refrigerdating app aims to help you find a date based on what's in your fridge.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.3 min readThe way to your heart might actually be through your fridge.That's what is hoping, at least. While you might mostly associate Samsung with , and , the electronics giant is trying to make inroads into your love life by launching a called . Yup. Refrigerdating. The free app works with the , a $4,000 appliance with a touchscreen on the door that you can use to view...…FollowThe Refrigerdating app aims to help you find a date based on what's in your fridge.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.3 min readThe way to your heart might actually be through your fridge.That's what is hoping, at least. While you might mostly associate Samsung with , and , the electronics giant is trying to make inroads into your love life by launching a called . Yup. Refrigerdating. The free app works with the , a $4,000 appliance with a touchscreen on the door that you can use to view...WW…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, coronavirus meme hero, sparks hilarity online
Follow"He protec. He attac." A Facebook meme page devoted to all things Beshear is providing unlikely laughs as the state grapples with COVID-19.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.5 min readFor the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the and websites.Beyonce. Prince. Cher. Only a few in the upper echelons of the celebrity world enjoy one-name status. But in a small pocket of the meme-osphere, there's a new and unlikely contender: Andy. As in, , the...…Follow"He protec. He attac." A Facebook meme page devoted to all things Beshear is providing unlikely laughs as the state grapples with COVID-19.Erin CarsonSenior WriterErin Carson covers internet culture, online dating and the weird ways tech and science are changing your life.5 min readFor the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the and websites.Beyonce. Prince. Cher. Only a few in the upper echelons of the celebrity world enjoy one-name status. But in a small pocket of the meme-osphere, there's a new and unlikely contender: Andy. As in, , the...WW…
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