Social media apps can remind us when it’s someone’s birthday. Calendar notifications warn us of upcoming engagements, and shopping lists keep track of what we need. So, with phones becoming smarter, are we getting dumber? Here's what one study says about the connection between memory loss and smartphones.

For all the viral trends and challenges it creates, the China-based TikTok platform is no stranger to controversy. It has repeatedly been accused of mishandling user data, and some senators want TikTok banned in the U.S. We've got details on the accusations and what the app creators are doing to try and make it safe to use.

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