insert_link Tech Made Simple Looks like CES 2022 might be imploding as T-Mobile, Amazon, and others bow out over COVID-19 concerns In a case of pandemic deja vu, another gigantic tech tradeshow that looks like it may be falling apart as the COVID-19 pandemic goes on, and on, and on. T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert, one of the Consumer Electronics Show’s featured speakers, has publicly announced that his company won’t be attending the world’s largest electronics show next month. And according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Amazon has also decided not to attend the show […] todayDecember 23, 2021
insert_link Health & Wellness Pinterest wants to protect users’ Mental Health with new policy against Weight Loss Ads Pinterest is taking a stance in favor of users's mental health with a new policy that prohibits all ads with weight loss language and imagery. The image sharing service that provides inspiration to millions of users announced the update on July 1st, noting that there is a particular threat to body image and mental health coming out of the coronavirus pandemic. "According to the US National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) […] todayJuly 7, 2021
insert_link Tech Made Simple Google quietly launches an AI-powered Pinterest rival named Keen Google’s Area 120 team, an internal incubator that creates experimental apps and services, has launched Keen: a would-be Pinterest rival that draws on the search giant’s machine learning expertise to curate topics. Available now on the web and Android, co-founder CJ Adams says Keen aims to be an alternative to “mindlessly” browsing online feeds. “On Keen [...] you say what you want to spend more time on, and then curate […] todayJune 26, 2020
insert_link Tech Made Simple Facebook is buying Giphy and integrating it with Instagram Facebook is buying the popular GIF-making and sharing website Giphy for a reported price of $400 million, with plans to integrate the massive GIF library into Instagram and other Facebook apps. News of the deal was first reported by Axios, which revealed the $400 million value of the deal. Giphy is one of the largest GIF sites on the internet, offering tools for creating, sharing, and remixing GIFs. Facebook […] todayMay 18, 2020
insert_link Fashion Tallulah Willis to Launch New Clothing Line At 25, Tallulah Willis, like many of us, is figuring out what it means to express herself, not just as a person of interest on the internet, but a burgeoning creative force. “I've been searching for an outlet for my rampant mind for years, and to finally find a vessel to pour it all into has been unbelievable,” she says. The primary vessel in question is Wyllis, a vintage-inspired clothing […] todayJanuary 7, 2020
insert_link Health & Wellness All Vaccine-Related Searches on Pinterest are Now Verified and Science-Based Pinterest will now give visitors accurate information about vaccines and their safety when they type in a relevant search term. In an update today, the company says it will now surface reliable information sourced from various scientific organizations whenever someone searches for vaccine-related terms, like “measles” or “vaccine safety.” Among the organizations whose information will show up is the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and […] todaySeptember 11, 2019
insert_link Tech Made Simple Pinterest Now Surfaces Verified, Science-Based Information for All Vaccine-Related Searches Pinterest will now give visitors accurate information about vaccines and their safety when they type in a relevant search term. In an update today, the company says it will now surface reliable information sourced from various scientific organizations whenever someone searches for vaccine-related terms, like “measles” or “vaccine safety.” Among the organizations whose information will show up is the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and […] todaySeptember 11, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Jazz Up Your Home Design with Terrazzo In home design, history often repeats itself. “By reaching back for culture and forward for contemporary techniques, we combine the best of old and new,” says Katie Skoloff, principal designer and founder of In Site Designs, an interior design firm in Greenville, S.C. “People feel validated by heritage, especially as we age, and are always peeking into our ties from the past.” Trends we once loved reemerge and are […] todayAugust 13, 2019
insert_link Home Improvement Updating Your Backyard: Everything Old is New Again It’s dispiriting to look at beat-up wood, worn-out-looking wicker and rusted metal on your outdoor furniture pieces, given how pricey it could be to replace. Luckily, we live in the era of Pinterest, DIY blogs and home improvement websites that make it easier than ever to find inspiration and project ideas to tailor to your own tastes and needs. A blog post at the Creativity Exchange shows just how […] todayJune 5, 2019
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