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The new BMW 5-series sedan uses first-of-its-kind technology that allows drivers to switch lanes with just their eyes. Known as “Active Lane Change Assistant,” this eye confirmation system allows for fewer hand motions when driving. The vehicle will suggest a lane change when necessary. Drivers will confirm the shift by …

Amazon just made purchasing alcoholic beverages a little bit easier, allowing shoppers to scan their palm print instead of showing identification. Amazon One was originally a palm reader tool made available to people who wanted to pay for goods without having to dig around for cash or credit cards. Those …

TikTok is looking to pay creators to create new filters and effects for the platform. On Tuesday, the company launched its $6 million fund called TikTok’s Effect Creator Rewards, which will compensate users who create “high-performing effects.” According to a TikTok blog post, creators would be paid based on “the …

Apple has found a way to use AI for good by incorporating a feature that allows people who are losing their speech to have their iPhones read text messages in their voice.  The feature works in two parts. The first is Live Speech. This allows users to type out whatever …

Elon Musk shocked Twitter users on Thursday when he announced that he was stepping down as CEO of the platform. The billionaire sent out a tweet letting users know that he’d hired a woman to replace him in the position. Musk shared that he’d be transitioning to the executive chair …

Airtag stalking has become such a concern that Apple and Google are coming together to combat this malicious use of the device. Initially designed to help people keep track of their valuables, stalkers quickly turned to the device to keep up with their victims. In January 2022, Ohio resident Heidi …

The inventor of artificial intelligence (AI) has quit Google after expressing concerns about the spread of misinformation, videos, and images online as well as the potential impact that AI will have on the job market. In 2012, Dr. Geoffrey Hinton, also known as the godfather of AI, and two of …

Twitter is rolling out a new feature that allows news outlets to charge users who want to read their articles on the app. On Saturday, CEO Elon Musk announced this latest monetization move, calling it a “win-win” for media outlets and Twitter users. According to the controversial Twitter leader, this …

Twitter is pulling out all the stops to generate new income, demanding that advertisers spend at least $1,000 monthly on advertising. This week, Twitter mandated that organizations subscribe to Twitter Blue, starting at $8 monthly unless they spend the hefty amount each month. Failing to do either will result in them …

Facebook will have to shell out some big bucks for data privacy violations, and nearly everyone is eligible for a payout. The social app’s parent company Meta will pay $725 million to settle a years-long class action lawsuit. To get a portion of the settlement, you must submit a claim …

Elon Musk has confirmed all legacy blue checks will be scrapped by April 20th, the annual smoker’s holiday.  It’s unclear why Musk designated 4/20 as the day to eliminate legacy blue checks. It could be a coincidence, or this could be some bigger plan to commemorate the marijuana-friendly day. Celebrities …

Technology changes every day, making the world advance more and more. In its latest feature, Apple IOS 16.4 is answering all of the unanswered questions and bringing even more. Thus far, the features include 21 new emojis: shaking head, pink heart, blue heart, gray heart, donkey, moose, black bird, goose, …

Apple is known for exceeding the max when it comes to new phones and gadgets. The retailer wants to add some refurbished phones to the lineup. To be clear, refurbished Apple products mean the tech brand thoroughly cleans the products, tests them, then repackages each preowned product to sell. Some …

You may soon have to pay for your favorite TikTok creators’ content with a new paywall option that the app is rolling out. The feature is called “Series” and is a new way for TikTokers to monetize their content even further.  TechCrunch reports that the tool allows creators to share …

TikTok has released several brand-new features to lower screen time for underage users. Every TikTok user under 18 will soon be subject to a daily screen time restriction of 60 minutes. Teens who exceed the limit must input a passcode to continue watching.  Users can completely turn off the feature, …