Australia has passed a ban on social media for kids under 16? Will it happen? Should it happen? We do our best to break it down. We've also got plenty of other tech news, tips, and picks to get caught up in this episode.
INTRO (00:00)
MAIN TOPIC: Should we ban social media for kids? (06:50)
Australia passes social media ban for children under 16
TikTok will ban teenagers from using beauty filters
Meta’s parenting tips for social media
How to be a good digital parent toolkit
DAVE’S PRO-TIP OF THE WEEK: Control Center- Stop the automatic moving of items (20:55)
JUST THE HEADLINES: (32:15)
‘Brain rot’ named Oxford Word of the Year 2024
For moon missions, researchers test a 3D-printable, waterless concrete
Amid Europe’s energy crisis, this Dutch tulip farmer is swapping gas for heat from Bitcoin mining
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
NYC's Museum of Ice Cream sued after man claims injury jumping into sprinkle pool
Scientists baffled as orcas seem to revive an 80s trend: dead salmon hats
TAKES
Heartwarming Apple holiday video showcases AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature (43:00)
300-foot high Wallace & Gromit animation created on iPhone 16 on show at Apple’s UK campus (45:40)
Nintendo relaunches Animal Crossing on iPhone as paid game with no in-app purchases (48:35)
Yes, that viral LinkedIn post you read was probably AI-generated (51:40)
BONUS ODD TAKE: InfiniteStroll.com (57:25)
PICKS OF THE WEEK:
Dave: Bicycle Prestige Waterproof Plastic Playing Cards, Red & Blue (01:01:05)
Nate: Cellhelmet Car Dash Mount With Fast Wireless Charging Pad & Magnetic (01:05:10)
RAMAZON PURCHASE - Giveaway! (01:09:45)
