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The Snapchat AI feature makes me want to delete the app
Read full article: The Snapchat AI feature makes me want to delete the appI’m very much aware that I have no control over the decisions social media apps and organizations make, but it would have been nice to know that a strange little AI bot was going to show up as a Snapchat friend.
5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy world
Read full article: 5 apps to help you meditate when you need a break from this crazy worldWhile it would be great to have your toes in the sand on a peaceful beach, or be perched up on a mountainside with incredible views while you meditate and relax your mind, that can’t always be the case -- especially as we navigate through life during a pandemic.
Florida CFO: Android users need to know signs of ID theft, fraud, scams
Read full article: Florida CFO: Android users need to know signs of ID theft, fraud, scamsPatronis says Floridians who use Android devices need to know the signs of identity theft, fraud and scams. The Federal Trade Commission ranks Florida second in the nation for fraud and ID theft reports and estimates that Florida fraud losses totaled nearly $90 million in 2019. Identity theft and imposter scams are the top two forms of fraud reported. Monitor credit reports. Credit reports are available free of charge from each of the three national credit reporting agencies (Equifax, Experian and TransUnion) every 12 months.
TikTok unveils new way for parents to take control over what children see on app
Read full article: TikTok unveils new way for parents to take control over what children see on appJACKSONVILLE, Fla. – TikTok is the latest app to take over children’s screens, with users posting videos of choreographed dances or pretty much them doing anything. But this week, TikTok announced a new feature called Family Safety Mode, which links a parent’s TikTok account to their teen’s account. To be clear, these settings were already available in the app for users to set for themselves. The Family Safety Mode just puts a parent or guardian in charge of toggling the switches on or off for their child and prevents the settings from being changed without the parent’s involvement. Family Safety Mode is currently available in the United Kingdom, but TikTok said it will roll out to other markets in the coming weeks.