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If you feel like you’ve heard this before, that’s because you probably have. A new global study tied to the World Happiness Report 2026 once again ties popular social media like Instagram and TikTok to poorer mental health outcomes, especially with younger people. The report finds that these platforms, which are driven by algorithmic feeds and influencer content, tend to have a more negative impact on mental wellbeing compared to apps focused on communication like WhatsApp and Facebook. So not all social media is being treated equally anymore. Why screen time isn’t the only problem now In the report, one…

If you have ever yelled at an AI chatbot for forgetting something you just said, congratulations, you are now job ready. A startup called Memvid is offering $800 for a single day of work where your only task is to bully AI. Yes, professionally. The role is exactly as chaotic as it sounds. You will spend 8 hours talking to chatbots, asking them to remember things, watching them fail, and then asking more questions again. Your job is to document every frustrating loop and each detail or context the AI forgets. How AI keeps forgetting and why this job exists…

Companies manage intercompany transactions effectively by recording transfers between related entities using consistent accounting rules and reconciling balances regularly. Clear processes help ensure that each entity records the transaction correctly and that intercompany amounts are eliminated during consolidation. Financial systems that support multi-entity accounting, such as Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES), can help centralize records and simplify reconciliation across entities. Key takeaways Record intercompany transactions consistently in both entities involved. Reconcile intercompany balances regularly to prevent reporting discrepancies. Use systems supporting multi-entity accounting and consolidated reporting. What are intercompany transactions? Intercompany transactions are financial exchanges between two entities within the same…

NASA has offered a sneak peek inside its Mars simulation habitat where four volunteers have now spent 150 days isolated from the outside world. By living within the confines of the 1,700-square-foot Mars Dune Alpha habitat at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Ross Elder, Ellen Ellis, Matthew Montgomery, and James Spicer are helping NASA to better prepare for long-duration missions that will take humans into deep space. This week, the space agency shared several photos of the volunteers, who entered the habitat on October 19 last year. CHAPEA hits the 150-day mark! 🎉 From harvesting crops to monitoring their…

Choosing scalable accounting software involves selecting a system that can support business growth without requiring frequent platform changes. Scalable solutions typically support multi-entity accounting, automation, integrations, and flexible reporting. Platforms such as Intuit Enterprise Suite (IES) are designed to centralize financial data across multiple entities, helping growing businesses manage transactions, reporting, and financial processes as operational complexity increases. Key takeaways Assess current processes and identify limitations that could affect future growth. Choose software supporting multi-entity accounting, automation, integrations, and flexible reporting. Select a system that can support increasing users, entities, and transaction volumes. What is scalable accounting software? Scalable accounting…

Buffering might be the most annoying part of streaming, but a new study suggests the fix could be surprisingly simple. Rather than stopping your video to buffer, streaming platforms could slow it down slightly so it plays smoothly instead of getting stuck, and you may not even notice. Researchers from Lancaster University have found that viewers prefer minor playback speed changes over interruptions. When your video pauses to load, it is because the player has run out of data. Slowing playback gives it more time to catch up, avoiding that abrupt pause altogether. Can slowing down the video actually feel…

Bungie’s first-person extraction shooter, Marathon, launched earlier this month on March 5, and since then, players have been killing each other, looting Tau Ceti IV, and, for the most committed, attempting to solve a massive ARG puzzle. After weeks of work, which included killing 500 million UESC enemies, the puzzle is complete and the Marathon ship floating in the sky is ready to board. With its doors open, players can finally partake in the Cryo Archive, an endgame map that seems to be Bungie’s extraction spin on its Destiny raids. The Cryo Archive will officially go live in Marathon tomorrow, on…

Hisense‘s new CanvasTV lineup for 2026 arrives with a simple but unique idea, which is that your TV shouldn’t dominate your living space. Unlike your typical television, the CanvasTV can transform into a piece of wall art with its Art Mode, which displays paintings or personal photos when idle. The CanvasTV S7SG series was just announced in the US, releasing as the successor to the original S7N line. What makes it stand out? Thanks to its ultra-slim wall mount, the TV can sit flush against the wall, which adds to its framed painting look. But it’s not all about the…

Paramount Pictures and Sega have released a new title treatment teaser for Sonic the Hedgehog 4 (which we now know is the official title) alongside news that Jim Carrey and Keanu Reeves are returning as Dr. Robotnik and Shadow the Hedgehog, respectively. They’ll rejoin regular cast members like Ben Schwartz as Sonic, Idris Elba as Knuckles, and Colleen O’Shaughnessy as Tails. Plus, Ben Kingsley (Iron Man 3, Wonder Man) and Nick Offerman (Parks & Recreation, The Last of Us) join newcomer Kristen Bell (Frozen, Nobody Wants This), who will voice Amy Rose, in undisclosed roles. The new title reveal teaser doesn’t…

Google is stepping up its AI game on desktop, with a dedicated Gemini app for Mac now in testing, and it could bring a major new capability called Desktop Intelligence. According to a report by Bloomberg, Google has started privately testing an early version of the Gemini Mac app with select users. The move is part of a broader push to compete more directly with desktop AI apps like ChatGPT and Claude, both of which already offer native Mac experiences. The current version is still early and doesn’t include all planned features, but testing suggests Google is aiming for a…