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Lauren A. Miller

PhD Student in AR filters and digital beauty cultures on social media, Swinburne University of Technology
Lauren A. Miller is currently a confirmed PhD student at Swinburne University of Technology. Prior to returning to study, Lauren spent almost a decade working in marketing and social media management. Lauren's PhD project examines Instagram’s augmented reality filters through a socio-technical lens, with a focus on how the technology impacts beauty and surgery culture. Lauren's research interest include feminist approaches to social media, digital privacy/surveillance, digital beauty cultures, theories of the technology user as cyborg, and digital embodiment praxis.

Instagram has announced it will be removing beauty filters – but the damage is done

Sep 19, 2024 10:26 am UTC| Technology

Meta has announced third-party augmented reality (AR) filters will no longer be available on its apps as of January 2025. This means more than two million user-made filters offered across WhatsApp, Facebook and, most...

Economy

Clean Energy Sector Added 150,000 Jobs in 2023, Boosted by the Inflation Reduction Act

The clean energy industry added nearly 150,000 new jobs in 2023, driven by the Inflation Reduction Act, according to a report by E2. Southern states led this growth, accounting for 36% of the new positions as the renewable...

China Expected to Lower Policy and Lending Rates After U.S. Interest Rate Cut

A Reuters poll suggests that China will likely lower its central policy and lending rates on September 20, following the U.S. Federal Reserves significant interest rate cut. This anticipated move aims to stimulate Chinas...

미국 은행주 상승, 대규모 금리 인하로 채무 불이행 위험 및 비용 우려 완화

연방준비제도(Fed)가 50bp(베이시스 포인트) 금리 인하를 단행한 다음 날인 목요일, 미국 은행주의 주가가 프리마켓 거래에서 상승했다. 이번 금리 인하는 예금 비용을 줄이고 차입자들에 대한 압박을 완화할 것으로 기대된다. 올해...

HSBC, 연준 완화 사이클에서 주식 성과 평가

HSBC 애널리스트들은 이번 주 고객들에게 보낸 메모에서 연방준비제도(Fed)의 완화 사이클 동안 주식이 어떻게 성과를 내는지 평가하며, 9월 18일 연준의 50bp 금리 인하 이후 투자자들이 기대할 수 있는 사항에 대한 통찰을...

도이치 텔레콤 주가 하락, 자회사 T-모바일 실적 전망 하향

도이치 텔레콤(Deutsche Telekom, ETR)의 주가는 목요일 자회사인 T-모바일 US(NASDAQ)가 재정 전망을 조정한 이후 하락했다. 현지 시간으로 오전 6시 52분(1052 GMT), 도이치 텔레콤의 주가는 2.5% 하락한 25.797유로에 거래되고...

Politics

Cardano’s Hoskinson to Face Argentina President Milei in Pivotal Blockchain Economy Discussion

Charles Hoskinson, founder of Cardano, will meet Argentinas President Javier Milei at Tech Forum in October to explore how blockchain technology can reshape Argentinas financial systems, discussing everything from digital...

Donald Trump Will Emerge Victorious? Psychics and Tarot Readers Predict Tumultuous Road Ahead for Ex-POTUS in 2024 Election

As the 2024 presidential election approaches, speculation about former President Donald Trumps potential return to power is not limited to traditional political analysis. In the realm of spiritual and psychic predictions,...

Are Kamala Harris and Doug Emhoff Still Sleeping Together?

As Vice President Kamala Harris remains a key figure in the Biden administration, speculation has intensified regarding the state of her marriage to Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff. Unverified rumors circulating on social...

Landslide Win? Donald Trump Holds Wide Lead In Several Polls Against Kamala Harris In September So Far

As the 2024 presidential election looms, the latest polling data reveals a competitive race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris. According to recent surveys, Trump holds a lead among...

Did Barack Obama Cheat on Michelle Obama?

Speculation surrounding former President Barack Obamas personal life has resurfaced, with new rumors alleging infidelity during his marriage to Michelle Obama. As one of the most admired couples in American political...

Science

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Achieves Historic Spacewalk and Advances Commercial Space Exploration

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission accomplished several milestones during its five-day journey, including the most remote spacewalk in history. Crew members conducted 36 groundbreaking experiments, advancing knowledge in space...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Crew Returns After Groundbreaking Mission, Advancing Elon Musk's Mars Ambitions

The Polaris Dawn crew returned safely to Earth after a groundbreaking five-day mission, advancing SpaceXs long-term goal of Mars colonization. Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman, the mission featured the first commercial...

SpaceX's Polaris Dawn Mission Achieves Historic Milestones Despite Lack of White House Recognition

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission has captivated global audiences with its historic milestones, including the first commercial spacewalk and record-breaking achievements. However, despite its groundbreaking success, the mission...

Cosmology is at a tipping point – we may be on the verge of discovering new physics

For the past few years, a series of controversies have rocked the well-established field of cosmology. In a nutshell, the predictions of the standard model of the universe appear to be at odds with some recent...

화산으로 전기 생산 가능할까?

활화산에서 뿜어져 나오는 붉은 용암을 전기로 전환하는 것은 위험하고 신뢰성이 떨어진다. 화산은 예측 가능한 일정으로 분출하지 않으며, 용암은 너무 빨리 식는다. 그러나 미국을 포함한 여러 국가는 화산열을 활용해 전기를 생산하는...

Technology

Vitalik-Linked Wallet's 1,300 ETH Transfer Fuels $5K Ethereum Speculation

A wallet linked to Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin transferred 1,300 ETH valued at $3.17 million, adding fuel to market speculation about Ethereums future trajectory. As ETHs price climbs nearly 6%, investors are buzzing...

Shiba Inu (SHIB) Rides Rate Cut Wave, Soars Over 6% to Smash $0.000014 Barrier

Shiba Inu (SHIB) soared by more than 6%, surpassing the $0.000014 mark as a recent rate cut fueled a market-wide rally. Increased trading volume and investor optimism push SHIB to new highs. SHIB Price Surges Past...

GM Opens Tesla Supercharger Access for EVs, Charges $225 for Required NACS Adapter

General Motors has announced that its electric vehicle owners will gain access to Teslas 17,800 Superchargers across North America, starting September 18. However, GM customers are required to purchase a GM-approved NACS...

Tesla China Records Second-Highest Weekly Vehicle Registrations in Q3 2024 Despite Slight Decline

Tesla China registered 15,600 new vehicles for the week ending September 15, 2024, a slight decline from the previous weeks 16,200. This marks the second-highest weekly registrations in Q3, signaling continued strong...

NVIDIA’s FY 2025 Revenue Projected to Hit $110 Billion, Total Market Expands to $2.4 Trillion

NVIDIAs fiscal year 2025 revenue is projected to soar to $110 billion, according to a report by William Blair. The investment firm highlighted NVIDIAs expanding market, which now spans $2.4 trillion, driven by growing...