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After scoring two memorable goals in Borussia Dortmund's Bundesliga opener win over Eintracht Frankfurt, Jamie Gittens said studying world greats such as Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior has helped the 20-year-old improve his game. The England Under-21 international came on as a substitute for Karim Adeyemi just before the hour mark as Dortmund struggled to break down a stubborn Eintracht defence at Signal Iduna Park on Saturday night. But Gittens scored a stunning goal with 18 minutes remaining, evading his marker multiple times to slot a looping shot into the far post and then running off to score in added…
By Daniel Smith, Keystone State News ConnectionAs Pennsylvania children head back to school, health advocates are emphasizing the importance of keeping kids insured.The 2023 Pennsylvania Children's Health Status Report found that more than 145,000 children lack health insurance.Becky Ludwick, vice president of public policy for the Pennsylvania Partnership for Children, said back-to-school season is an ideal time to raise awareness among Pennsylvania parents about free or low-cost public health insurance options. She added that while many children lost their insurance during the Medicaid cancellations, some have transitioned to the Children's Health Insurance Program.”We've seen an increase in the number of…
The original, luxurious, $10,000 gold Apple Watch Edition has long been discontinued, but the popular Apple Watch has since become the company's most personalized product, with a lucrative market for watch bands and multiple colors for the aluminum and stainless steel cases allowing for nearly endless combinations of looks.But what about the most decorative part of a watch: the watch face? While a digital screen can display anything, Apple severely limits the designs it offers. Luckily, third-party watch face apps give you a lot more ways to express your own style. The best part is that you don't need to…
Cafe owners argued that Gen Z customers don't like speaking to waiters in restaurants, preferring to order and pay through mobile apps.Tom James, managing director of restaurant chain Bill's, said an increasing number of younger diners were reluctant to converse with waiters because they had grown up communicating through mobile phones and devices. The casual dining business recently introduced several technological upgrades, including self-service kiosks and QR codes, to modernize its restaurants and attract Gen Z customers.James said that in some stores, particularly in central London, more than 50% of customers are already choosing to pay digitally.He told the Times:…
Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) app developers are increasingly turning their attention to overseas users as the domestic market environment becomes more competitive, according to industry insiders.China's biggest tech companies and startups are rushing to release hundreds of large-scale language models (LLMs) and related apps, but convincing Chinese enterprise users and consumers to pay for these services has been tough, leading some companies to look overseas for growth.According to a recent survey by Unique Capital, 103 of the 1,500 AI companies operating worldwide are from China, but they are beginning to expand into overseas markets.Have questions about the biggest topics and…
One of the features that was available to me as an iPhone user running the iOS 18.1 developer beta will also be available to non-beta members when the stable version is released: iOS18 Update Rolling out next month, the feature lets you lock apps with Face ID, which can make you feel more secure. Plus, you can take this protection to the next level and hide the app's icon so it doesn't appear on your home screen.Here's how it works: Choose the app you want to protect. Ideally, you'll choose an app you want to protect with face unlock, such…
6 / 16 Future Publishing/Getty Images WhatsApp “This is a call out to users who are living in ignorance of the vulnerability disclosed earlier this year,” said Michael Covington, vice president of products at mobile security leader Wandera. “The WhatsApp vulnerability (on both iOS and Android) allows attackers to target users by simply sending a specially crafted message to their phone number. Exploiting this vulnerability would allow them to access the same things WhatsApp has access to, including the microphone, camera, and contact list.” Yes, that means attackers had the ability to do a lot of horrible espionage. “This is…
We're big fans of the Apple Pencil as a drawing tool, with various generations of the pen taking the top four spots in our picks for the best iPad styluses. But can the Apple Pencil do more than that? A new free iPad app developer thinks so, hinting at a potential new feature that Apple should have considered itself.Starlight Apps' iPad OS camera app, Pencilera, turns your Apple Pencil 2 or the new Apple Pencil Pro into a convenient wireless remote control for your Apple tablet. As shown in the video below, a double-tap or squeeze of the stylus will…
In this illustration taken on May 25, 2021, the words Social Network and social media logos are seen through a magnifying glass. — Reuters Malicious state (i.e. India) and non-state actors are strategically using Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and Instagram to spread content designed to provoke negative emotional states, foster depression and spread feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. This deliberate spread of harmful content is intended to undermine individuals' well-being, erode self-esteem and induce psychological distress.Fellow Pakistanis, the widespread spread of harmful content on Facebook, YouTube, WhatsApp and Instagram poses a major threat to our collective well-being and our ability to…
Photo by Jenni Donohoo Lapier — With the 2024-25 school year fast approaching, Lapeer Community Schools leaders and principals participated in a professional development day on Aug. 12 with Dr. Jeni Donohoo. Donohoo is a five-time bestselling author and professional learning facilitator with over 20 years of experience. In the LCS group, Donohoo focused on collective efficacy, which refers to the shared belief that a group of individuals can accomplish a common goal, with teachers, administrators and staff working together to create a positive learning environment and improve student achievement. Collective efficacy has a profound impact on administrators, not only…