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How Effective are State Laws Regulating Adolescent Social Media Use?

More than half of U.S. states have passed legislation aimed at regulating adolescent social media use. However, a study published in The Milbank Quarterly highlights that these policies—such as restrictions on cell phone use in schools and laws against cyberbullying—face notable shortcomings. The research also outlines key areas for further study to support the development […]

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Volvo’s New Smart Seatbelt Recognizes The Individual And Adjusts Its Protection To Suit Them

Engineering, Mechanical / Jorge Paka

In 1959, Volvo engineer Nils Bohlin invented the three-point seatbelt and made its design freely available to car manufacturers worldwide. This straightforward yet revolutionary invention has since been credited with saving over a million lives. Today, Volvo is once again innovating in safety, bringing a high-tech evolution to the classic seatbelt. The new seatbelt design

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Pedaling Powers the Battery-free Automatic Shifting System

Motor Vehicles, Transportation & Automation / Marcílio Santos

Automatic gear-shifting on bikes is common but usually relies on batteries that need frequent recharging. Shimano’s new Q’Auto system is different—it uses the rider’s pedaling power instead. Q’Auto is primarily designed for urban, trekking, and gravel bikes—both traditional and electric. It includes three components: a modified Shimano Cues rear freehub, a connected Cues wireless rear

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Circle’s IPO Jumps, Raising Hopes For Other Startups Aiming To Enter The Public Market

Cryptocurrency, Finance & Business / cumbonguala

Circle, a leading issuer of USDC—a stablecoin tied to the U.S. dollar—closed its first day of public trading at $83.23 per share, marking a 168% increase over its IPO price of $31 set just a day earlier. The strong debut highlights growing investor enthusiasm for cryptocurrencies, especially stablecoins, fueled in part by the Trump administration’s

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Astronomers Discover Largest Explosions Since the Big Bang

Astronomy, Science, Space & Environment / Samilton Santos

The Gaia space telescope has unexpectedly captured a previously unknown type of enormous cosmic explosion—arguably the biggest bursts since the Big Bang itself. Gigantic Flares from Distant Galaxies Originating from distant galactic cores, Gaia detected sudden and intense surges in brightness—massive light flares that lasted far longer than any previously documented. These explosions release energy

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Apple Reports That iOS 18 is Now Installed on 82% of Eligible IPhones

Apps & Software, Tech / Eduardo Paulo

On Thursday, Apple announced that over 82% of supported iPhones are now using its newest mobile operating system, iOS 18 — an increase from 68% in January. iOS 18 Launch and Compatibility Details The company introduced iOS 18 last June at WWDC, and subsequently began releasing it to users in September 2024. Additionally, iOS 18

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Hisense Debuts Ultra-Compact 4K Laser Projector

Entertainment, TV Tech / Samilton Santos

Hisense has introduced what it calls its most compact, lightweight, and portable laser projector to date. The new M2 Pro is a smart mini projector featuring RGB laser technology that can project 4K images up to 200 inches, with integrated Dolby-certified speakers for sound. Breakthrough in Laser Miniaturization According to the company, the key innovation

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AMD Aims to Compete With Nvidia’s AI Hardware Dominance By Acquiring Brium

Apps & Software, Artificial Intelligence, Tech / Valeriano Ndeyi

AMD’s recent acquisition may weaken Nvidia’s dominance in the AI hardware space. On Wednesday, chipmaker AMD announced it had acquired Brium, a stealth-mode startup focused on AI software optimization. Financial terms were not disclosed. According to a sparse blog post on Brium’s website, the company develops machine learning tools that enable AI inference—the process by

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Collibra Acquires Data Access Startup Raito

Apps & Software, Tech / Ana Manuel

Collibra, a Brussels-based data governance platform, has become the latest company to acquire a data-focused startup to broaden its capabilities in the AI era. On Thursday, Collibra announced it had acquired Raito, a fellow Brussels-based startup founded in 2021 that helps organizations control who can access internal data—whether employees or customers. The company did not

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Japanese Startup Attempts Moon Landing After First Failure

Satellites Tech, Space & Environment / Valeriano Ndeyi

The Resilience lander, developed by Japanese company ispace, has spent six months en route to the Moon and is targeting a landing in its far northern region. This marks ispace’s second attempt to reach the lunar surface. The touchdown is scheduled for June 5 at 3:24 p.m. ET, near the center of the Mare Frigoris

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