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O TikTok today announced new features to promote greater control of social network use (mainly) by teenagers. The main one consists of a time limit for use: from now on, the accounts of those under 18 will have a limit of 60 minutes set by default.

According to the company, the one-hour limit was considered adequate following consultations with doctors and researchers in the field. When you reach the time, you will need to enter a password to continue using TikTok. For users under the age of 13, those responsible will need to enter the password in order to free up another 30 minutes of use.

A notice will be shown encouraging young people who spend more than 100 minutes on the app per day to activate the feature if they have deactivated it. According to tests by the Chinese network, these reminders increased the use of screen time control tools by 234%. A notification will also be sent regarding the time spent on the network on a weekly basis.

Additionally, new features have been added to Family Sync. Parents will be able to set time limits, see how much time young people spend using TikTok, and mute notifications. It is worth remembering that they are already silenced from 9 pm (up to 15 years old) and 10 pm (16 and 17 years old).

The company also said it is engaging in a variety of partnerships with creators, experts, and others to improve features like Family Sync. Educational videos are also being made to better inform people regarding these features, increasing dialogue with users.

Finally, it was announced that everyone will soon be able to set usage time limits for days of the week, as well as silence notifications. Another feature being released is a sleep reminder that appears when the set time limit is reached.

These resources are certainly a consequence of pressures that TikTok has suffered in relation to the indiscriminate use of the network by children and young people. The US Congress asked executives from companies — including the Chinese chain — regarding the negative impact their services might have on young people.

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With extraordinary power, 12 hours of battery life and two-way sound, you can take the party anywhere

Launch promotion offers six months of Spotify subscription for those who buy the Sound Tower MX-ST45B between March 1st and March 15th

The first launch of Samsung’s line of audio equipment in 2023 is the Sound Tower MX-ST45B, a portable speaker with up to 160W RMS¹ power that lets users take the party anywhere. With an internal battery that lasts up to 12 hours², Samsung’s launch in Brazil has differentials that make the equipment perfect for any occasion, including outdoors. Furthermore, as a promotion³ launch date, anyone who purchases the product between March 1st and March 15th, 2023 will receive a gift from Spotify with 6 months of premium subscription.

“Samsung is already known for offering equipment that elevates the sound experience in different contexts, such as Soundbars, perfect to be used in conjunction with Smart TVs for unparalleled immersion. With the new Sound Tower MX-ST45B, the proposal is to offer a practical, easy-to-use, portable product that transforms any meeting into a real party thanks to its sound power, long-lasting battery and LED lights that liven up the environment”, emphasizes Julia Prozzi, manager of audio products at Samsung Brazil. With a suggested retail price of R$2,999, the new Sound Tower MX-ST45B is now available at Samsung’s online store and at major retailers.

Check below for more details regarding Samsung’s Sound Tower MX-ST45B

With an innovative design, Samsung’s new Sound Tower has audio outputs on two sides of the box, which allows bidirectional sound to reach the entire space. Samsung’s launch also has an IPX5 rating, i.e. it is water resistant.⁴ for use anywhere, while the led lights, with a variety of colors and light modes that match the music. In addition, for those who want an even more powerful experience, it is possible to synchronize up to 10 boxes⁵ Samsung sound system without the need for wires, simply selecting the function directly on the device.

Samsung’s Sound Tower MX-ST45B offers a feature that makes life easier for many users who share the “command” of playlists: Bluetooth multiconnection, which allows the simultaneous connection of two smartphones, so that no one has to disconnect and reconnect their device.

The device’s Bluetooth connection also allows it to be connected to a compatible Smart TV⁶ without having to connect any cables. And, of course, for those who are in the habit of connecting another audio device via USB, the Sound Tower has such an input. Finally, the DJ Effect gives a special touch to each hit, as it allows different effects and settings for each musical style using the Sound Tower app⁷exclusive to Samsung.

Did you like to know more regarding this special release? Then go to online store of the brand and do not miss other news in Samsung Newsroom Brasil.

¹Images for illustrative purposes only. Power of 160 W RMS using power cable and 80 W RMS with battery.

²Battery with a maximum duration of 12 hours, to charge the battery it is necessary to connect the cable to the electricity supply. Actual battery life will vary depending on network environment, features and applications used, number of charges and many other factors. Actual battery life may vary depending on network environment, usage patterns and other factors.

³Merely illustrative images. When purchasing a Samsung Sound Tower MX-ST45B/ZD, from 03/01/2023 to 03/15/2023, you will receive 1 (one) voucher to exchange for 1 (one) Spotify premium subscription of 6 ( six) months FREE, the vocuher is valid for new and/or old accounts, it is not valid for family or collective plans and it is necessary to register the code in the Spotify application. To download the app, you need to download it from the Play Store or App Store. To participate in the action, it is essential to register on the Samsung For You website within the period from 03/08/2023 to 03/25/2023. Vouchers will be released from the 11th (eleventh) business day following registration of the product purchased on the website www.samsungparavoce.com.br and must be used within 3 (three) months following the redemption date of receipt of the voucher, see the complete regulation on the website.

⁴Resistant to low pressure fresh water jets, projected by a nozzle (6.3 mm (0.25 in)) once morest the cabinet from any direction. Not resistant to dust, high pressure water or liquids other than fresh water.

⁵Feasible connection up to 10 Samsung speakers with wireless compatibility. When connected wirelessly, playback quality may be unstable depending on Bluetooth and other factors.

⁶Make sure your TV supports Bluetooth®.

⁷Application appearance, design and interface specifications that do not affect product performance may be changed without prior notice.

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It’s unclear who the villains will be in The Batman sequel, with some hoping to see Barry Keoghan’s Joker causing chaos, while others want to see lesser-known villains take center stage as Batman’s foes .

One man who definitely knows how to play a terrifying villain is Jamie Campbell Bower, best known for his role as Stranger Things supervillain Vecna. During Comfest 2023, Geek House Show asked Bauer if he had a role in DC or Marvel that he’d be interested in, and here’s the result:

“There’s been a lot of chatter regarding Scarecrow lately, and that would be cool. To do that, that would be fun.

There will be two Batmen in the future, one in a dedicated Batman movie and one in the DC Universe, so several bad guys are needed. We can definitely see Ball as an excellent Scarecrow and think he’d be a perfect fit for Matt Reeves’ upcoming The Batman sequel, which will premiere in late 2025, but what do you think?

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