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'AI mirrors' are changing the way blind people see themselves
Artificial intelligence is helping blind people access visual feedback about their bodies, sometimes for the first time. The impact on their mental health is only just emerging.
BBC News - Jan 27, 2026 2:16pm EST
TikTok settles landmark social media addiction lawsuit ahead of trial
Tiktok, Meta’s Instagram and Google’s YouTube are all facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children
The Globe and Mail - Jan 27, 2026 1:58pm EST
TikTok settles hours before landmark social media addiction trial
Los Angeles: Video sharing app TikTok has made an eleventh hour deal to avoid a landmark US trial accusing it, along with Meta and YouTube, of addicti...
Peninsula Qatar - Jan 27, 2026 1:45pm EST
Sydney Sweeney didn't ask permission for bra stunt on Hollywood sign, owners say
The "Euphoria" and "Housemaid" star used the Los Angeles landmark to launch her new lingerie line.
NBC News - Jan 27, 2026 1:17pm EST
California probes TikTok over claims it censors anti-Trump content
Thousands of people claim political content is being suppressed after a deal to spin off the US version of the app was signed last week.
BBC News - Jan 27, 2026 1:10pm EST
TikTok agrees to settle as social media addiction trial involving Meta, YouTube moves forward
TikTok has agreed to settle with a plaintiff and will no longer be part of a high-profile social media trial kicking off on Tuesday.
CNBC - Jan 27, 2026 1:05pm EST
TikTok settles as social media giants face landmark trial over youth addiction claims
Toronto Star - Jan 27, 2026 1:02pm EST
TikTok settles just before social media addiction trial to begin
Defendants include Meta, which owns Instagram and Facebook, and YouTube parent Google.
BBC News - Jan 27, 2026 12:51pm EST
Meta, TikTok and YouTube are on trial over whether their apps hurt children
NPR - Jan 27, 2026 12:21pm EST
173 million under extreme cold warnings as another winter storm looms
A new burst of arctic air was on the way and there was an “increasing potential of another significant winter storm” for Eastern states this weekend, the National Weather Service said.
NBC News - Jan 27, 2026 11:17am EST
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Gizmodo - Jan 27, 2026 9:56am EST
How ICE is using facial recognition in Minnesota
Guardian UK - Jan 27, 2026 9:39am EST
Judge threatens to hold acting ICE director in contempt for flouting court orders
The judge ordered Lyons to either appear in court and explain why ICE is violating a Jan. 14 court order to give a detainee a bond hearing or release the detainee.
NBC News - Jan 27, 2026 9:28am EST
Pinterest laying off 15% of workforce in push toward AI roles and teams
The company said it's "reallocating resources" to roles and teams focused on artificial intelligence.
CNBC - Jan 27, 2026 9:27am EST
Aurzen Roku TV Smart Projector Is Back to Its Black Friday Price, No Need to Look for Budget Brands
Gizmodo - Jan 27, 2026 9:17am EST
UK ministers accept $1m from Meta amid social media ban consultation
Guardian UK - Jan 27, 2026 8:51am EST
At Davos, tech CEOs laid out their vision for AI’s world domination
Guardian UK - Jan 27, 2026 8:38am EST
Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial Begins In California. What It Means For Big Tech
Unlike many cases that settle before reaching trial, this lawsuit is expected to run six to eight weeks, and could involve testimony from senior executives at the companies.
International Business Times - Jan 27, 2026 8:18am EST