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Russia says internet outages to last as long as 'necessary"
19+ hour, 10+ min ago (109+ words) Russia says internet outages to last as long as 'necessary'Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal The Kremlin is urging Russians to use the stated-back messaging app, Max Mobile internet outages in Russia will last as long as "necessary" to ensure citizens' safety,…...
Second-hand phones surf rising green consumer wave
1+ week, 2+ day ago (223+ words) Second-hand phones surf rising green consumer wave'Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal Devices with all the latest bells and whistles abound at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but some people just want an old, reliable phone The second-hand market for smartphones…...
AI-driven global data center boom draws critics, litigation
3+ week, 1+ day ago (117+ words) President Trump deserves credit for bravely having himself a" For several years, I have had the unfortunate task of soundi" The rapid increase in demand for artificial intelligence as the technology is adopted and implemented by public- and private-sector businesses…...
Instagram boss to testify at social media addiction trial
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (131+ words) Instagram boss to testify at social media addiction trial'Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal YouTube and Meta are defendants in a blockbuster trial in Los Angeles that could set a legal precedent on whether social media juggernauts deliberately designed their platforms to…...
Carscrolling is the modern microbreak nobody planned for
1+ mon, 1+ day ago (152+ words) One of the quietest spaces in daily life lately might be the driver's seat, with the engine off and the phone glowing. Carscrolling, the habit ... [Carscrolling is the modern microbreak nobody planned for]Read moreThe post Carscrolling is the modern…...
US trial lawyer says Meta, YouTube 'engineered addiction' in children
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (219+ words) Meta and Google-owned YouTube 'engineered addiction' in children, a lawyer for the plaintiff said on Monday as a landmark trial on the effects of social media on minors began in earnest in a California court. Meta and Google-owned YouTube "engineered…...
EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (113+ words) EU tells TikTok to change 'addictive' design'Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal The European Commission launched the probe into TikTok under its content law, the Digital Services Act, in February 2024 The EU said Friday that TikTok needs to change its "addictive design…...
Is ‘hot take dating’ right for you?
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (329+ words) Is "hot take dating" right for you?Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal "You don't have to tell your guts!" My mother's colorful phrase for practicing verbal restraint would be mocked by proponents of the viral dating trend called "hot take dating....
Dating apps see February surge as singles re-enter the romance cycle
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (189+ words) February sends singles crawling back to dating apps, right as Valentine's Day reminders start popping up everywhere. After the post-holiday lull, swiping picks up again, ... [Dating apps see February surge as singles re-enter the romance cycle]Read moreThe post Dating…...
Mississippi Public Service Commission introduces 471 area code for growing 662 region
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (356+ words) With new telephone numbers in high demand, the Mississippi Public Service Commission approved the implementation of the new 471 area code to overlay the existing 662 area code region. The 471 area code will serve Southaven, Tupelo, Greenwood, Greenville, Oxford, Horn Lake, Starkville,…...