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Never Too Late: Pandemic Propels Older Shoppers Online
The pandemic has motivated many who have been isolated at home or unable to leave their senior communities to learn something they may have resisted until now: how to buy groceries and more online.
Chanel Releases AI Lipscanner App
Chanel is taking advantage of the latest AI technology with a groundbreaking new app that will assist users in finding that right shade of lipstick.
Latest Apple iOS Update Includes Several New LGBTQ Emojis
Apple has just rolled out 217 new emojis in the most recent iOS 14.5 update, with a plethora of LGBTQ-inclusive additions.
The Do's and Don'ts on Social Media for Vaccine Haves and Have-Nots
It might engender envy, even outrage, especially if the person posting seems to have cut the line to get a COVID vaccine. But what if the intention was to encourage others to also get the shot? Does that make it OK?
Watch: ABC News Doc About OnlyFans Hits Hulu
ABC News has a new documentary about the website/app OnlyFans, a subscription service that is primarily used by adult entertainment performers, and it is now hit Hulu.
Tech Companies Mobilize to Schedule Vaccine Appointments, But Often Fall Short
Websites and apps have only compounded the frustration for many people seeking vaccines for themselves or loved ones but can't secure an appointment no matter how hard they try.
The Superspreaders Behind Top COVID-19 Conspiracy Theories
College professors with no evidence or training in virology were touted as experts. Anonymous social media users posed as high-level intelligence officials. Governments amplified claims for their own motives.
Brazil Carnival Goes Online with Street Parties Banned
The COVID-19 pandemic forced Rio to shut down its famed festival and threaten legal action against those who defy the ban to party. So groups turned to online events for their backers.
Google-Owned YouTube Can Exclude Non-Binary Viewers From Advertising
Employers and landlords have been able to hide advertisements from non-binary people on Google's advertising system.
Professor Quits after Posing as Female Immigrant on Twitter
A white, male University of New Hampshire chemistry professor has resigned after being accused of posing as a female immigrant of color on Twitter to make racist and sexist comments.
FitForever: The Must-Have Fitness App That Takes At-Home Workouts to a New Level
Designed by top U.S. doctors and biomechanics experts, the at-home fitness program FitForever offers customized, video-based plans to build a healthy, pain-free body that doesn't break down.
No Internet, No Vaccine: How Lack of Access Has Limited Availability for Minorities
Racial and ethnic minority communities that lack internet access have been left behind in the race to get a COVID-19 vaccine. The average monthly cost of internet access, about US$70, can be out of reach for those who can barely afford groceries.
Queer Performers Find OnlyFans Success in Anti-LGBTQ Nigeria
The Internet is proving profitable for an emerging number of queer Nigerians who are turning to OnlyFans to post and profit off of explicit content.
Twitter Limits Access to Turkish Minister's LGBTQ Tweet
Twitter on Tuesday limited access to a tweet by Turkey's interior minister, who referred to students protesting the appointment of a government loyalist to head their university, as "LGBT perverts."
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos May Step Down Without Stepping Away
Even after stepping aside as CEO, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos appears likely to keep identifying new frontiers for the world's dominant e-commerce company. His successor, meanwhile, gets to deal with escalating efforts to curtail its power.
How E-Counseling Platform BetterHelp is Reaching the LGBTQ Community
BetterHelp, the world's largest e-counseling service, along with its LGBTQ platform PrideCounseling.com, has leveraged groundbreaking technology with a roster of nearly 16,000 licensed therapists ready to help those in need.
Online Casino Games: The Fun It Brings
The digital space is not limited to opportunities and employment. It has created an unprecedented opportunity for millions of individuals in the world to grow rich while enjoying online casino games.
Silver is the New GameStop: Price Boosted by Online Movement
The price of silver is rallying as the online trading movement fuelling the rise of unloved shares like GameStop took a shine to the precious metal.
Fight The Man: What GameStop's Surge Says About Online Mobs
It's a fable for our times: Small-time investors band together to take down greedy Wall Street hedge funds using the stock of a troubled video-game store.
Gay Dad Discovers an Innovative Way to Celebrate Fatherhood
The Keepster app enables users to back up messages and turn those memories into a modern-day keepsake.