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If you're tired of being constantly disturbed by the beeping of your smartphone's notifications, then bear in mind that these can be easily configured to make them less distracting. Here are a few tips to help take your mind off your phone.

The production of cultured meat might still seem like science fiction, particularly in Europe, where it is not yet authorized. However, the continent's pets could be first in line to eat this kind of food. A Czech start-up has now gained EU registration for the use of lab-grown meat in food for cats and dogs.

These days, it's hard to escape the gaze of Google, Microsoft or Apple, which provide internet users with a 360-degree view of virtually any street in the world, including your own. But there are ways of alerting these services, and of asking them to blur content you want to keep private.

A new scam has emerged involving a QR code sent by email, linking to a malicious site. This new phishing technique is on the rise, so beware!

Imagine if you could actually try the real-life versions of the foods you made from modeling clay as a child? In London, a pop-up restaurant is letting kids do just that, by putting their imaginary creations on the menu in the form of dishes made with real-world ingredients.

There are very few people who don't already have the YouTube application on their smartphone or tablet. However, fake applications that imitate the famous video platform still manage to fool internet users, sometimes with serious consequences.

There's some good news for creators on Instagram: Meta's visually-oriented social network has rolled out its "Gifts" option to more countries. Here's what you need to know about this option, which allows creators to receive money in the form of gifts.

After top chefs such as Dominique Crenn and José Andrès put cell-cultured chicken on the menu in their US restaurants, a butcher's shop entirely dedicated to lab-grown meat is on the cards in Canada.

TikTok has understood that the lure of money appeals to creators. As such, the Chinese platform has extended its new monetization program, promising to be up to 20 times more advantageous for creators. The beta version of this program is now available in several countries.

WhatsApp, Signal and ChatGPT are some of today's most popular mobile applications. They are also the likeliest targets for copycat, rogue applications that use their names and often imitate their logos to deceive users. However, there are steps you can take to avoid downloading these bogus applications.

Acne outbreaks are common after the summer and are often attributed to the stress of returning to work or school, even if they are more often linked to UV exposure. Whatever the reason, these sudden breakouts can be a drain on confidence at this key time of year. Fortunately, there are natural, inexpensive solutions to help get rid of blackheads, pimples and excess sebum, which affect far more peo...

Many an avocado has been thrown in the garbage can when the skin goes totally black and hard! Of course, overripe avocados can still be used in purees or guacamole provided the flesh doesn't show signs of rotting. But in the aim to reduce avocado waste and also minimize the impact of their cultivation, the University of California has spent half a century working on a new variety.

Is there anything AI can't do? From finding answers to the most unusual questions to helping students with their essays and now creating energy drinks! A Hungarian brand claims that its latest product is the very first energy drink created using artificial intelligence.

It can peel, chop and even remove the cores from over ten kilograms of avocados in a single operation! And all without the help of any human employees. Its name is Autocado and it's a robot being used by Chipotle restaurants in the USA to speed up the preparation of guacamole. One more example of how the fast-food industry is looking to technology to deliver meals even faster.

Bluetooth is an essential technology for linking different connected devices. However, it remains a relatively risky connection mode, and it uses a lot of power. It can therefore be wise to exercise caution with its use.

After the World Health Organization decided to maintain aspartame in the category of artificial sweeteners that are potentially carcinogenic when consumed in high quantities, a brand-new sugar alternative has been developed. As well as being natural in origin, it's above all the taste of this truffle-based product that could seal its success!

More than 100 million people worldwide use ChatGPT, but not without risk to their personal data. Indeed, this AI chatbot is a real sponge, and users should be careful not to provide it with too much private information.

Is it a melon? Is it a lemon? Borrowing from both, the lemon melon is a brand-new hybrid fruit that has been developed by Japanese researchers. But while this cross-breed may sound like a surprising concept, it's the price tag that's particularly striking, because this fruit is not within everyone's reach.

Long associated with children's birthday parties, McDonald's is now trying its hand at catering another kind of milestone event. The fast-food giant is now offering thrifty couples the chance to treat their wedding gusts to a feast of chicken nuggets and burgers.

Baker's yeast has many uses -- making homemade loves of bread, puffing up pizza dough or getting cinnamon rolls to rise -- as well as a more unexpected one that involves tracking a product throughout the entire food chain. A startup in Canada has found a way to use this common, natural ingredient to create barcodes, with the goal of ensuring traceability and preventing food scandals.

Ils sont de retour et plus en forme que jamais. Le duo inoubliable Antoine de Caunes et José Garcia reprend du service avec "Marvel's Wastelanders : Star-Lord", une série audio pour Audible Originals. A l'occasion de la sortie de cette série de podcasts, les deux acteurs français se sont confiés au micro d'ETX Studio sur cette aventure séduisante mais néanmoins pleine de défi...

One basic rule of the internet is that you should never open an email attachment unless you're sure it's not a corrupt or infected file. And there are a few basic steps you can follow to avoid falling into this kind of trap.

Attention streamers! You can now make money thanks to a new feature on Twitch. The video game streaming platform is launching Hype Chat, a new tool allowing viewers to pay to pin their comments to the top of a chat. And the good news is that streamers will get a share of the revenue.

Billed as the world's most sustainable ice cream, this frozen treat is made with no dairy products -- and not even plant-based alternatives -- just air, water and chocolate. This is the very first food product developed by the Finnish start-up behind this innovative protein powder that replaces cream and milk.

From teeth or lungs ravaged by tobacco, to a body in a morgue, in many countries, cigarette packets feature gory images in an attempt to discourage people from smoking. In China, a campaign to raise awareness about excessive alcohol consumption is using similar shock tactics, with ice cubes in the shape of bodily organs.