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TikTokers offered $5,000 to join Meta, Mr Beast joins bid to buy TikTok in US
Social media giant Meta has offered to pay up to $5,000 (£4,040) to popular creators in the United States who join Facebook and Instagram. It says those joining from "third-party social apps" will get cash based on "an evaluation of your social presence". Though it does not mention TikTok by name, the timing would…
ShinyShiny tech roundup: Amazon launch planned for September 28th
Amazon will hold its annual hardware and services event on September 28 at 9 am PST / 12 pm EST / 5 pm BST, the company announced today. The annual event is Amazon’s chance to show off its latest Echo devices ahead of the holiday season and is typically the place we hear about upgrades coming…
ShinyShiny tech round up: Scientists develop Covid-detecting mask
Scientists have developed a prototype face mask that can diagnose whether its wearer has COVID-19 within 90 minutes. The tiny, disposable sensors designed by engineers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Harvard could potentially be adapted to detect other pathogens in the future. The key technology is in the sensor which is based on…
