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After 15 months of development, Flipboard just launched Surf, a new app that brings back the joy of internet discovery by weaving together social media, blogs, podcasts, and videos into custom feeds you actually want to read. It's proof that the web can still feel wonderful.
China's SHIELD program uses smartphone apps and data analytics to catch people before they fall into poverty, helping 7 million at-risk citizens and creating 33 million jobs since 2021. The proactive approach is becoming a model for countries worldwide.
A new app from Samsung fights car sickness using simple sound waves, and you don't need fancy headphones to try it. The free tool could help millions who struggle with travel nausea find relief in their pocket.
The European Parliament just took a historic stand against AI-generated fake nudes, voting overwhelmingly to ban apps that create explicit images without consent. It's a major win for protecting women and children from digital abuse.
A plug-and-play 15.6-inch portable screen eliminates the hassle of mirroring your phone, working instantly with almost any device without apps, cables, or shared networks. The Takolink has already attracted over 250 early supporters who are ready to ditch the setup headaches.
A Los Angeles jury ruled that Meta and YouTube must pay $3 million to a young woman who proved their apps were designed to addict children. The groundbreaking verdict could open the door for thousands of similar cases waiting to be heard.
Over 50 people spent a day transforming NASA's environmental data into practical tools for tracking mosquito habitats and protecting public health. The winning projects created apps and maps that could help communities prevent disease outbreaks.
New AI-powered food apps are helping people understand their eating habits better than ever. While they come with caveats, the technology is making nutrition awareness accessible to everyone.
A new AI-powered wellness platform achieved 67% sustained engagement compared to just 3% for apps like Calm and Headspace. The secret? Meeting workers where they are with real-time emotional support instead of scheduled sessions.
Instead of endless scrolling, millions are discovering apps that teach languages, sharpen minds, and connect them to the world in meaningful ways. These seven tools prove your phone can be a force for growth, not just distraction.
In Saudi Arabia, more than 50% of Ramadan charitable donations now happen through smartphone apps, making giving easier and faster than ever. One national platform has collected $4 billion since 2021.
Search engine Kagi just launched mobile apps that help you discover over 30,000 personal blogs, webcomics, and indie sites made by real humans, not AI. It's like having a guide to the creative, ad-free internet that existed before big tech took over.
A 58-year-old falafel shop owner in Tel Aviv now answers customer questions at 2 AM without hiring extra staff, thanks to simple automation tools built for everyday messaging apps. Israeli startups are finally bringing automation to small businesses by meeting them where they already are.
High school scientists in Prince William County are tackling everything from smartphone addiction to sepsis detection with award-winning innovations. Five grand prize projects are now headed to the international science fair in May.
Breakout Ventures just raised $114 million to fund startups using AI to solve problems in biology, chemistry, and materials science. The investment signals growing confidence that AI's biggest breakthroughs will come from laboratories, not social apps.
Meta is introducing parent-managed WhatsApp accounts that let kids under 13 message safely with full parental oversight. Parents can control who contacts their child and approve all group invites before they go through.
A new platform called GRID is revolutionizing robotics by making complex AI deployment as simple as downloading an app. General Robotics is betting this breakthrough could do for robots what cloud computing did for the internet.
A Finnish company just launched a smartphone that blocks tracking at the system level while still running your favorite Android apps. The Jolla Phone promises real privacy without sacrificing functionality.
Researchers at University of Waterloo just launched a free tool that makes dating apps safer by comparing safety features across 30 platforms. The interactive Safety Map arrives just in time for International Women's Day, addressing harassment and boundary violations that millions of users face.
China just made ordering food delivery safer by requiring ghost kitchens to clearly identify themselves online. The new rules close loopholes that made it hard to track food safety at takeout-only restaurants.
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