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China’s social media platforms will show users’ locations based on IP addresses

China hopes to fight the spread of false information by displaying user locations using their internet protocol (IP) addresses. The social media networks that will receive this feature are China’s own version of Instagram called ‘Xiaohongshu’ as well as their versions of Tiktok which are ‘Kuaishou’ and ‘Douyin’—both video-streaming platforms. Quora-like website, Zhihu, will also […]

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Electric chopsticks that can enhance taste developed in Japan

Researchers from Japan have developed electric chopsticks to tailor fit the salty taste of a person. This could possibly be a game-changer for those who need to reduce their sodium intake. Meiji University professor Homei Miyashita and beverage company Kirin Holdings Co. co-developed the product which could enhance the taste through the use of electrical […]