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Exploring mythic+ dungeon boosting in WoW

Exploring mythic+ dungeon boosting in WoW

In the ever-expanding World of Warcraft (WoW), the pursuit of power, glory, and gear knows no bounds. One avenue that has garnered significant attention in recent times is the realm of Mythic+ dungeon boosting. With the rise of competitive gaming and the insatiable desire for efficiency, WoW Mythic boost services have become a cornerstone of […] … learn more→

Are social media apps ‘dangerous products’? 2 scholars explain how the companies rely on young users but fail to protect them

Are social media apps ‘dangerous products’? 2 scholars explain how the companies rely on young users but fail to protect them

“You have blood on your hands.” “I’m sorry for everything you have all been through.” These quotes, the first from Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaking to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, and the second from Zuckerberg to families of victims of online child abuse in the audience, are highlights from an extraordinary day of testimony before the […] … learn more→

Regulating teenagers’ digital practices: a challenge for parents?

Regulating teenagers’ digital practices: a challenge for parents?

During adolescence, friends and classmates or leisure time – the child’s “peers” – take an increasingly important place in his life, which destabilizes the balance of the relationships he maintains with his parents. These people of the same age offer him other points of reference and have a growing influence on his tastes, encouraging him to […] … learn more→

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects

Alcohol and drugs rewire your brain by changing how your genes work – research is investigating how to counteract addiction’s effects

Many people are wired to seek and respond to rewards. Your brain interprets food as rewarding when you are hungry and water as rewarding when you are thirsty. But addictive substances like alcohol and drugs of abuse can overwhelm the natural reward pathways in your brain, resulting in intolerable cravings and reduced impulse control. A popular misconception is […] … learn more→

Working from home since COVID-19? Cabin fever could be the next challenge

Working from home since COVID-19? Cabin fever could be the next challenge

As Canada opened back up after the COVID-19 lockdowns, many businesses encouraged their workers to head back to the office. Yet, despite restrictions being lifted in Canada and around the world, teleworking as a regular working arrangement has remained popular across different industries. Different polls over the last three years show an increased interest in teleworking […] … learn more→

Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online

Canada should not fall behind on implementing safety measures for children online

Recent legislation about age verification for adult content sites has sparked an interesting scenario in the Canadian parliament. On Dec. 13, Bill S-210, An Act to restrict young persons’ online access to sexually explicit material, passed the second reading in the House of Commons with a vote of 189 to 133. Surprisingly, most Liberal MPs voted against […] … learn more→

GTA VI, the most anticipated video game of all time

GTA VI, the most anticipated video game of all time

Released on December 5, 2023 and accumulating 150 million views in three weeks, the first trailer for the Grand Theft Auto VI video game has become iconic for gamers around the world, eager to experience this game considered the most anticipated of all the temperature. This trailer is the most viewed video on YouTube in 24 hours , with approximately […] … learn more→

It’s normal for your mind to wander. Here’s how to maximise the benefits

It’s normal for your mind to wander. Here’s how to maximise the benefits

Have you ever found yourself thinking about loved ones during a boring meeting? Or going over the plot of a movie you recently watched during a drive to the supermarket? This is the cognitive phenomenon known as “mind wandering”. Research suggests it can account for up to 50% of our waking cognition (our mental processes when awake) […] … learn more→