Mario-Themed Switch Console Proves a Hit for Nintendo in Japan
Nintendo Co.’s Switch sales doubled in Japan on the release of a Super Mario edition of the console,
2023-10-12 22:29
Parents urged to delete their kids social media accounts ahead of possible Israeli hostage videos
Schools in Israel, the UK and the US are advising parents to delete their children's social media apps over concerns that Hamas militants will broadcast or disseminate disturbing videos of hostages who have been seized in recent days.
2023-10-12 05:24
The Anatomy Riots: When Americans Protested Grave Robbing by Taking to the Streets
In the 18th and 19th centuries, robbing graves of their corpses for dissection at medical schools was an all too common practice—and sometimes, enraged citizens rose up in protest.
2023-10-12 05:15
NY officials announce legislation aimed at protecting kids on social media
Two new bills meant to protect children's mental health online by changing the way they are served content on social media and by limiting companies' use of their data will be introduced in the New York state legislature, state and city leaders said Wednesday.
2023-10-12 03:57
Tesla Prices Now Rival Average US Cars After Billions in Cuts
Tesla Inc.’s top-selling electric vehicles now compete directly with gasoline cars on price after the latest round of
2023-10-09 21:15
India tells X, YouTube, Telegram to remove any child sexual abuse material
MUMBAI (Reuters) -India has sent notices to social media platforms X, formerly known as Twitter, YouTube and Telegram asking them
2023-10-07 18:58
Japan Green Group Calls for Ban on Biggest Power Generator's Emission Claims
A climate activist group is seeking to stop Japan’s biggest utility from using advertisements that include phrases such
2023-10-06 15:16
Federal appeals court extends limits on Biden administration communications with social media companies to top US cybersecurity agency
A federal appeals court has expanded the scope of a ruling that limits the Biden administration's communications with social media companies, saying it now also applies to a top US cybersecurity agency.
2023-10-04 06:45
TikTok to halt transactions on its app in Indonesia from Wednesday
JAKARTA (Reuters) -Short video app TikTok said it will halt transactions on its platform in Indonesia from Wednesday following the
2023-10-03 18:48
US Supreme Court to weigh state laws constraining social media companies
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Friday agreed to decide the legality of Republican-backed state laws in
2023-09-29 21:49
The Asian Games' golden ticket: Esports stars target medal success -- and a military exemption
Gaming has achieved an unprecedented milestone by being selected as an official medal sport for the Hangzhou Asian Games in the form of esports, but participating in the competition holds significant importance -- and possibly life-changing implications -- for some players.
2023-09-27 10:18
US Supreme Court extends pause on order curbing Biden social media contacts
By Nate Raymond and Andrew Chung U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday extended a temporary block
2023-09-26 20:47