In the span of just 48 hours this week, two separate juries in two different US states delivered verdicts that could reshape the entire social media industry — not because of the dollar amounts involved, but because of what those verdicts legally establish for the first time. On Tuesday, March 24, a jury in Santa Fe, New Mexico ordered Meta to pay $375 million for failing to protect children from sexual exploitation on Facebook and Instagram. Less than 24 hours later, on Wednesday, March 25, a jury in Los Angeles found both Meta and Google (YouTube) liable for engineering addiction in young users — finding them negligent in the design of their platforms and awarding a further $6 million in damages. Two days. Two states. Two juries. Both pointing at the same conclusion: that Big Tech can no longer hide behind the legal shields it has relied on for nearly three decades. This is the story of what happened, why it matters far beyond the headline numbers, and what comes next for the s...
In the age of smartphone photography, capturing stunning images has never been easier. With the right apps, anyone can become a pro and elevate their photography game. To help you get the most out of your mobile photography experience, we've compiled a list of the top 10 apps for both iOS and Android that cater to various photography needs, from planning your shoots to editing your photos. So, grab your smartphone and let's dive into these incredible apps! PhotoPills: An app for iOS and Android that helps you plan your photo shoots based on the position of the sun, moon, stars, and Milky Way. It also has an augmented reality mode that shows you how the sky will look like at any time or date. Pixeo: An app for iOS and Android that helps you find and share amazing photo locations around the world. It has a database of photos taken by other photographers, with information on directions, reviews, and best times to shoot. Bacon Camera: An app for Android only that gives you manua...