Science & Technology

TikTok's CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify in a Congressional hearing set to take place on March 23.The U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee on Monday announced the committee appearance via press release. TikTok's ties to its China-based parent company, Bytedance, has received mounting scrutiny in recent years. The U.S. federal government recently banned the mobile viral video app from government-issued devices.While many such congressional hearings on Big Tech have focused on more than one company or platform in the industry, this will be one with a hyper focus on TikTok. The hearing will be centered on "TikTok’s consumer privacy and data security practices, the platforms’ impact on kids, and their relationship with the Chinese Communist Party," the release states.The Trump administration tried to outright ban the TikTok app from the U.S. in 2020 but was blocked from doing so at the time. To help alleviate concerns from lawmakers regarding its

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TL;DR: As of Jan. 29, you can get the Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle for only $299.99 rather than the full price of $469 — that's a savings of 36%.Toys aren't just for the kiddos anymore. Especially in 2023, when Kidults are on the rise. This new consumer group is comprised of adults who enjoy toys as well, and they're on to something. We could also use a little more fun in our lives, and reconnecting with our inner child with some good old-fashioned playtime works wonders. Thanks to technology, you can now just print the toys of your dreams at home with 3D printers. The Toybox 3D Printer, featured on Shark Tank, currently offers a Deluxe Bundle that's on sale for $299.99, 36% off the usual $469 price tag now through January 30, and there's no coupon code required. Make the toys of your childhood dreams right in the comfort of your

TL;DR: As of Jan. 29, the WonderCube Pro All-in-One Mobile Keyring is on sale for $39.95 — that's a 42% discount from its usual $70 MSRP.The person who said that good things come in small packages has a point. A piece of chocolate, a snowflake, your tiny baby kitten. All these things are the epitome of cuteness and goodness, that's why we learn to grow fond of them. Apparently, the human brain was designed to recognize tiny things as objects that bring happiness.Another happiness-inducing thing? The WonderCube Pro. This tiny but mighty device may look like a futuristic piece of dice, but it's actually a smart all-in-one solution that performs eight separate functions. For a limited time, you can get it on sale for 42% off.The WonderCube Pro ends your perpetual dilemma of having to carry dongles and other mobile accessories when you're out and about. Sure, it's small, but it features

Well, that's one way to do things.According to a report from The Information, Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset could have a truly funky method for designing user-created apps. Put simply, users may be able to speak animated AR objects (like animals) and other elements into existence using Siri. This apparently might also include the ability to scan 3D objects using an iPhone to turn them into AR models. SEE ALSO: Apple wants to take over your home with new iPad-like device, report claims The Information also reported that users may be able to upload their created apps to the App Store. This would, obviously, negate or at least substantially reduce the need for someone to know how to code in order to make something for Apple's long-rumored headset. It'd be a pretty significant leap forward for XR development, in theory, but its actual implementation could end up

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Created by Filippo Tincolini and Giacomo Massari, Robotor is an automated robot chisel driven by self-programming software. Based in Carrara, Italy the robot can replicate some seriously impressive art.

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Another AI image generation platform hit the internet on Wednesday (Jan. 25), this time launched by Shutterstock. Now, not only can you find stock photos and illustrations on the site, but you can generate your own.Working with AI isn't anything particularly new for Shutterstock. Over the past two years, they've partnered with OpenAI, Meta, and LG AI Research to "fuel their generative AI research efforts," Paul Hennessy, the chief executive officer at Shutterstock, said in a press release. It's available in multiple languages and comes included with paid customers' packages. "Our easy-to-use generative platform will transform the way people tell their stories — you no longer have to be a design expert or have access to a creative team to create exceptional work," Hennessy said. "Our tools are built on an ethical approach and on a library of assets that represents the diverse world we live in, and we ensure that

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