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NY Governor Hochul signs bill requiring warning labels on 'addictive' social media: New York Governor Kathy Hochul signed a bill requiring social media platforms to show warning labels to younger users before they're exposed to features such as autoplay and infinite scrolling. Read More

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How reality crushed Ÿnsect, the French startup that had raised over $600M for insect farming: French insect farming company Ÿnsect was recently placed into judicial liquidation for insolvency, despite raising over $600 million. Read More

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Last but Not Least

Best Apple Watch apps for boosting your productivity: Although the Apple Watch comes with simple built-in productivity apps like Reminders and Calendar, it's worth exploring some third-party apps that are designed to boost productivity by offering additional functionality. Read More