March 29, 2024

Web and Technology News

New York City is suing social media companies for allegedly harming the mental health of children

After designating social media as a “public health hazard” in late January, New York City is now suing Meta, Google, Snap and TikTok for “fueling nationwide youth mental health crisis.” Specifically, these companies face three counts in the lawsuit: pu…

Vivoo's new at-home UTI test kit and app can tell you if you have a urinary tract infection

Following last year’s smart toilet which debuted at CES 2023, Vivoo is at it again for CES 2024 with another urine analysis product. The company has unveiled an at-home digital urinary tract infection (UTI) testing kit that provides what it calls “gold…

Police are using pharmacies to secretly access medical information about members of the public

A Senate Finance Committee inquiry revealed on Tuesday that police departments can get access to private medical information from pharmacies, no warrant needed. While HIPAA may protect some access to personally identifiable health data, it doesn’t stop…