Silicon Republic highlights the journey of Dragana Čalija, Serbia’s first solo female tech founder, who established her company, Saint D, to reflect her values and foster innovation in the tech industry. Čalija overcame significant challenges, including market resistance to automation and gender-based biases, to build a sustainable business spanning Serbia, the UK, and Switzerland. She actively promotes gender inclusivity and supports initiatives like International Girls in ICT Day.
TechCrunch reports that TikTok has introduced digital well-being tools, including an affirmation journal, calming sound generators, and badges for limiting screen time. These features emphasize mental health and encourage responsible app usage, particularly among teens. TikTok’s approach, which avoids overly restrictive measures, aligns with academic findings on effective digital health strategies.
The Verge announces Meross’ MS605 presence sensor, featuring Matter-over-Thread support and a battery-powered design, allowing flexible installation. The device includes advanced motion detection technology and an IP67 waterproof rating, although its range has been reduced compared to its predecessor. This development reflects ongoing innovation in smart home technology.
TechCrunch reveals that Emm, a UK-based femtech company, has raised $9 million to launch one of the world’s first smart menstrual cups. Equipped with advanced sensors, this device collects data on menstrual health, potentially transforming diagnostics for conditions like endometriosis. Founder Jenny Button envisions expanding the product’s applications into broader women’s health.
TechCrunch reports that TikTok is rolling out controls for AI-generated content, allowing users to customize their feed preferences. Additionally, TikTok is testing "invisible watermarking" to improve the labeling of AI-generated material. This move addresses the growing prevalence of AI-driven media and aims to enhance content transparency.
The Register details Microsoft’s Windows 365 AI-enabled Cloud PCs, which dynamically adapt compute power for enhanced performance. These virtual PCs integrate AI tools like Copilot and are available to Windows Insider members. This development underscores Microsoft’s push into cloud-based and AI-driven computing solutions.
The Verge explains that Cloudflare experienced a significant outage caused by an error in its Bot Management system due to database query issues. This incident disrupted services like ChatGPT and Downdetector. Cloudflare has outlined corrective measures, including improved configuration file ingestion and system resilience enhancements.
Science Alert reports a breakthrough in creating realistic human brain tissue models using a novel scaffolding system called BIPORES. Developed by researchers at the University of California, Riverside, this innovation could advance studies on neurological diseases and reduce reliance on animal testing. Personalized brain models may also become feasible, enhancing clinical research.
Science Alert highlights the discovery of a specialized immune cell, CD4-Eomes, which combats aging by targeting senescent cells. Research led by Ben-Gurion University suggests that boosting these cells could slow biological aging and reduce inflammation-related damage. This finding presents new opportunities in anti-aging therapies, though further studies are needed.
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