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Unwanted sexting linked to anxiety, depression, and low self-esteem

Apr23
by on April 23, 2019 at 7:54 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Social Media


A new study shows early evidence that receiving unsolicited sexual imagery through text, or being coerced into sending it is associated with mental health distress. This is the first research linking both non-consensual and coerced sexting behavior with depression, anxiety, and low self-esteem. The research was co-authored by Bianca Klettke, David J. Hallford, Elizabeth Clancy, David J. Mellor, and John W. Toumbourou at Deakin University in Victoria, Australia. According to the team’s research: We recruited a convenience sample of young adults … to test the hypothesis that sexting might be associated with poorer mental health. Our results showed no association…

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Meizu’s flagship 16s useth ‘the bezel’ to hearken back to ye olden days

Apr23
by on April 23, 2019 at 4:29 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Phones these days are about the notch. With edge-to-edge displays all the rage, companies are defined by how they deal with the front camera – leading to things like huge notches or the infamous punch-hole design. Well, with its 16s flagship phone, Meizu is doing something (slightly) different: going old school and actually having bezels around the screen. Does it work? Well, it definitely doesn’t look like an ancient piece of tech… …but those bezels certainly don’t make the Meizu 16s seem super modern. Is that fair? Probably not. It seems that Meizu is focused on single-handedly keeping bezels alive, as…

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Meizu’s flagship 16s useth ‘the bezel’ to hearken back to ye olden days

Apr23
by on April 23, 2019 at 4:29 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Phones these days are about the notch. With edge-to-edge displays all the rage, companies are defined by how they deal with the front camera – leading to things like huge notches or the infamous punch-hole design. Well, with its 16s flagship phone, Meizu is doing something (slightly) different: going old school and actually having bezels around the screen. Does it work? Well, it definitely doesn’t look like an ancient piece of tech… …but those bezels certainly don’t make the Meizu 16s seem super modern. Is that fair? Probably not. It seems that Meizu is focused on single-handedly keeping bezels alive, as…

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TNW2019 Daily: Party and network at our side events

Apr23
by on April 23, 2019 at 4:19 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider, TNW2019


We’re just about two weeks away from TNW Conference, our two-day event in Amsterdam! While the conference is on May 9 and 10, the tech festival vibes will go on all week. Check out our side events to join parties and networking all across the city. We’re taking over Amsterdam Both before and after TNW Conference, you can join in on a ton of events to discuss tech, learn new things, and have a good time. From boat parties to networking, make sure to sign up for our side events! All you need is a TNW2019 ticket. Don’t have one…

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TNW2019 Daily: Party and network at our side events

Apr23
by on April 23, 2019 at 4:19 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Events, Insider, TNW2019


We’re just about two weeks away from TNW Conference, our two-day event in Amsterdam! While the conference is on May 9 and 10, the tech festival vibes will go on all week. Check out our side events to join parties and networking all across the city. We’re taking over Amsterdam Both before and after TNW Conference, you can join in on a ton of events to discuss tech, learn new things, and have a good time. From boat parties to networking, make sure to sign up for our side events! All you need is a TNW2019 ticket. Don’t have one…

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