A federal appeals court upheld an injunction Monday against a controversial social media law in Florida, giving tech companies a win as they gear up to face another court battle over a similar law in Texas. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th District, which covers Florida and several other states, rejected the state’s main argument that social media companies’ content moderation activities are not constitutionally protected. The court, however, allowed other provisions in the l
Last year, YouTube rolled out Shorts, the platform’s answer to the rising tide of short-form content. It seemed inevitable that YouTube—the first popular digital video destination—would join the ranks of Instagram’s Reels and Snap’s Spotlight to try to keep pace with TikTok’s growing dominance. But launching products that mimic existing platforms hasn’t always panned out (RIP IGTV). Shorts, though, is a bet that seems to be paying off. YouTube rec
Most of the world thinks of college as a bridge to a better future and, more specifically, a better career. We are willing to go into debt and put our life on pause for years with the promise that we will come out the other side with the skills necessary to both enter the workforce and thrive within it. However, the American Association of Colleges and Universities reported in 2021 that, while most employers view liberal education as essential for workforce readiness, fewer than 50% of employers
Cancer affects everyone, but it doesn’t affect everyone equally. Each segment of the population experiences variable rates of certain cancers, differing responses to the same therapies, and widely divergent outcomes due to underlying socioeconomic factors that influence their access and care and biologic factors that influence their treatment tolerance and response. Some of these disparities are very well documented in both the scientific literature and popular reporting, allowing us to s
If you’re all of a sudden feeling a bit strapped for cash, you’re not alone. This whole inflation thing is no joke. And while budgeting apps are all well and good, sometimes it’s nice to be able to save money instead of trying to constantly make it work harder for you. In that spirit, here are five very straightforward, very easy-to-use apps that can keep a little extra coin in your pocket. Trim: Negotiate bills, cancel subscriptions You have a sneaking suspicion that you&#x
This article is republished with permission from Wonder Tools, a newsletter that helps you discover the most useful sites and apps. Subscribe here. I posted five useful things to do with Google Docs last week. This is a follow-up with some handy-but-hidden Google Docs features.
- Translate text instantly Share your doc in another language. Your original is preserved—Google Docs just creates a translated copy of your document. It’s not human quality, but it’s enough for
Baby showers are a great way for friends and family to help you get some of the stuff you’ll need for a new baby. While I may not be able to hand you a pack of burp cloths through a screen, as a third-time mom, I can offer something that’ll help make new parenthood a little less hectic: app recommendations. These aren’t baby apps—I’ve tried those, and the focus on diapers and feedings felt more like extra pressure than relief. The apps I’m suggesting her
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are so much more than buzzy digital art. Though you could be forgiven for thinking that’s all they are. After some spotty activity in the mid-2010s, NFTs burst into mainstream awareness in 2021 with a handful of multimillion-dollar art sales. This led to a hype-driven spike and fall in trading activity, with many dismissing NFTs as a passing fad. A year later, NFTs haven’t faded away. If anything, they’ve maturedȁ
As an early adopter of crypto, DJ and producer Justin “3LAU” Blau immediately drew a line from blockchain technology to the music industry. In 2018, he launched a blockchain-powered music festival where attendees scanned QR codes to earn collectible assets. In 2021, he commemorated the three-year anniversary of his album Ultraviolet by auctioning 33 NFTs tied to songs from the album, physical vinyl, and unreleased music—all of which pulled in $11.6 million in just 24 hours.
So many successful tech products get called “iconic” these days that the honorific has been seriously devalued. In the case of Apple’s iPod, however, it’s a perfect fit. And if you conjure up a classic iPod in your mind, you’re probably envisioning several things, each iconic in their own right. There’s the sleek front—white plastic in its most familiar form—and stainless steel back. The scroll wheel that made it practical to whip through h