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Seattle At its Aug. 6-7 meeting, the American Psychological Association's board of directors approved measures addressing issues such as psychology's role in artificial intelligence, the global human rights of women and girls, the Israel-Gaza ceasefire, and the need to seek reparations for politically charged trauma. The Council approved the policy by a vote of 156 in favor, 2 against, and 1 abstention. (PDF, 61KB) Recognize the important role of psychology and knowledge in guiding various forms, applications, and analysis of AI, and the actual and potential impacts of artificial intelligence on psychological research, psychology training, practice, and applications. “APA recognizes…
Apple released the fourth public beta of iOS 18 on August 12, about two months after the company unveiled the software at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June. The beta update brings a host of new features to developers and beta testers' iPhones, including: RCS Messaging and, Remove flashlight control from lock screenOne of the big changes is the ability to customize your home screen (a change that's long overdue in my opinion). With iOS 18, beta testers and developers will be able to remove app labels, change the color of app icons, arrange apps in new ways on the…
Starting with iOS 18.1, developers will be able to offer NFC contactless transactions using Secure Element from within their own apps on iPhone, separate from Apple Pay and Apple Wallet. With new NFC and SE (Secure Element) APIs, developers will be able to offer in-app contactless transactions for in-store payments, car keys, closed-loop transportation, corporate badges, student IDs, home keys, hotel keys, merchant loyalty and rewards cards, event tickets, and more, with support for government-issued IDs coming in the future. Because user security and privacy are of utmost importance to Apple, this new solution was designed to give developers a…
Key Takeaways: Social media fosters global connectivity by bridging communication gaps across demographics and professions. Strategic social media usage yields success through direct audience engagement and targeted content creation. Businesses benefit from social media’s diverse advantages, including direct audience contact, increased exposure, and lasting brand impressions. Everyone today is on some social media platform. Teenagers on TikTok, influencers and small businesses on Instagram and Facebook, or professionals on LinkedIn – social media is the first option that comes to mind when looking for expanding connections in any field. Social media – if used intelligently – can bring in loads of…
A basic budgeting app will usually connect you to your financial accounts and let you track and categorize your spending so you can see where your money is going, but many apps do much more than that. Best Budgeting AppGet a smart view of your financesRead on for a quick read on how you can set yourself up to achieve your spending and money goals.YNAB, practical zero-based budgetingReasons why we recommend it: The app is designed to help users plan their financial decisions ahead of time, rather than tracking past transactions. Zero-Based Budgeting With this system, you create a plan…
A budgeting app isn't the only way to manage your money and track your spending. Here are some alternatives to budgeting apps: Budgeting Software While mobile apps are useful for everyday budgeting, software may be a better choice for a more robust money management experience. Software programs like QuickBooks and Quicken offer expanded functionality beyond budgeting, such as tax software integration and payment management. However, these extra features often cost more than a mobile app, so consider whether you can afford them. Spreadsheet Budgeting Spreadsheet budgets are highly customizable, making them a great choice for those who want a more…
World Social Report 2024 July 31, 2024 Full Reportexecutive summary Special Report to ECOSOC: World Social Report 2024, 31 July 2024During a special briefing for Member States held on July 31, 2024, from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (Eastern Standard Time) in the ECOSOC Conference Room, UNDESA stated: World Social Report 2024: Social development in a time of overlapping crises: a global call for actionSince the first World Summit for Social Development in Copenhagen in 1995, progress has been made around the world towards realizing social development goals such as poverty eradication, full employment and inclusion. However, even just five…
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Understanding the latest social media demographics is an important component of creating (or updating) an effective social media strategy. Use the information here to build buyer personas, plan your social ad mix, and determine where to engage your organic social media audience. Bonus: Find out what people really want from brands on social—including why they follow, engage, buy, and even unfollow them—in The Social Media Consumer Report. What’s new in 2024? 1. The average age of social media users is creeping up Almost all major platforms (except Snapchat) have seen significant rises in the average user age over time, especially…
The Sheldon Museum of Art will host a conversation titled “Diverse Menus: Race, Gender, Class, and What We Eat” on February 19 at 6 p.m. in the Ethel S. Abbott Auditorium. Sheldon's new exhibit, “Table Manners: Art and Food,” will serve as a starting point for a dialogue about food and social structure. Museum and event admission is free. The conversation will feature Ijeoma Oluo, author of “So You Want to Talk About Race,” and Soleil Ho, restaurant critic for the San Francisco Chronicle and producer of the podcast “Racist Sandwich,” and will be moderated by Casey Kelly, associate professor…