Apple pulls ICEBlock app under pressure from Trump administration
The creator of the application, used to report sightings of immigration agents, says he will fight against its removal
Signal president Meredith Whittaker: ‘In technology, it’s way too easy for marketing to replace substance. That’s what’s happened with Telegram’
The app best known for respecting privacy looks to grow, despite anti-privacy efforts
‘Icy roads’: How Waze users are warning migrants of ICE raids
The use of code words is spreading on platforms like Facebook and WhatsApp to protect at-risk migrant communities
ICEBlock: The app that alerts users about immigration raids
The Waze-inspired cell phone application seeks to warn migrant communities about the presence of ICE officers amid the rise in deportations
US TikTok refugees flee to the Chinese app Xiaohongshu
While the United States decides whether to ban the platform, China must manage the flood of Western users on its alternative, the Little Red Book where there’s fun to be had with cultural crossover
Véronique Thouvenot, scientist: ‘Women’s empowerment depends on having good health’
The Chilean-French expert leads Zero Mothers Die, a cellphone application that provides information to combat maternal and neonatal mortality in countries facing extreme poverty
‘We haven’t seen you in a while’: Duolingo’s passive-aggressive strategy for keeping users hooked
In the same way Spotify tapped into the art of sarcasm, the world’s most downloaded educational app has turned guilt-inducing reminders into its greatest asset — but why does treating users badly work so well?
Rose Wang, Bluesky COO: ‘People are tired of the algorithm deciding everything’
The executive argues that the success of the social network she works for lies in the fact that, unlike other platforms, it offers users a wide range of options to customize the content they see
Goodbye to luggage worries: The apps and gadgets to pack, measure and track your bags
From creating a personalized packing list to finding a place to store a suitcase, technology can help ensure a headache-free summer vacation
Angela Zhang, professor: ‘In China, the addiction of apps like TikTok, Temu or Shein has been driven to perfection’
The researcher analyzes the impact of regulation on the Chinese tech industry, which operates with a different system due to the relationships between the government, companies and public opinion
Beyond messages: WhatsApp offers new features, such as choosing a seat on an airplane and ordering food
The application will allow companies to offer a variety of services and the user won’t have to leave the chat to access them