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Study Finds Most Teens Use YouTube, Instagram and TikTok Daily

About a fifth of US teens say they’re on TikTok almost constantly, according to a Pew Research survey.

Most young teens in the US visit social media platforms, including TikTok, YouTube and Instagram, at least once a day, according to a new report from Pew Research.

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Pew’s survey of 1,458 teens aged 13-17 found that, after a dip in social media use in 2022, use of TikTok, YouTube and Instagram is spiking, with YouTube in particular popular across all demographics, including gender, race, ethnicity and income levels. TikTok is also a constant presence for a fifth of teens: 21% of them said they visit TikTok almost constantly

The debate over the effects of social media use on teens has been heavily debated and has led Australia to ban the platforms for teens younger than 16. Some US states have also moved to limit or ban social media for minors or to introduce age-verification rules.

Pew has been tracking social media use among teens since around 2009, publishing regular reports since 2014. This year, Pew added statistics for the use of chatbots, including OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

The Pew report found that almost two-thirds of US teens, 64%, use chatbots. The results are higher for older teens aged 15-17 (68%) than for younger teens aged 13-14 (57%). Black and Hispanic teens, and teens from higher-income homes are more likely to use chatbots, the report found.

(Disclosure: Ziff Davis, CNET’s parent company, in April filed a lawsuit against OpenAI, alleging it infringed Ziff Davis copyrights in training and operating its AI systems.)

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Samsung’s Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 Might Come in 5G and 4G Cellular Models

If the rumor proves true, the 5G Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3 that debuted last fall.

Samsung’s next high-end Galaxy Watch could support faster 5G speeds, but if this leak is true, it will depend on where you live. The rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 might come in 5G and 4G cellular models, with availability for each smartwatch depending on the country.

According to the Dutch website Galaxy Club (and spotted by SamMobile), Samsung’s servers may have revealed a series of model numbers that point to 5G, 4G and Wi-Fi-enabled editions of the next Galaxy Watch Ultra, which would succeed the original model that debuted in 2024.

A representative for Samsung did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The Galaxy Club website speculates that the 5G edition would be sold in the US and Korean markets, while the 4G edition would sell in the rest of the world. In the US, a 5G version of the Galaxy Watch Ultra would rival the 5G-enabled $799 Apple Watch Ultra 3, which debuted last fall. The 4G edition would have broader compatibility worldwide, since the earlier network is far more established.

It will likely be a few months until we hear anything official about the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2. Samsung typically unveils its new watches in the summer alongside its Galaxy Z Fold and Z Flip foldable phones. Last year, Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Watch 8 and the Galaxy Watch 8 Classic, but otherwise left the prior 2024 Ultra in the lineup for those looking for a larger 47mm smartwatch.

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Today’s NYT Connections Hints, Answers and Help for April 8, #1032

Here are some hints and the answers for the NYT Connections puzzle for April 8, No. 1032.

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Today’s NYT Connections puzzle is kind of tough. The purple category is a fun one, once you see the connection. Read on for clues and today’s Connections answers.

The Times has a Connections Bot, like the one for Wordle. Go there after you play to receive a numeric score and to have the program analyze your answers. Players who are registered with the Times Games section can now nerd out by following their progress, including the number of puzzles completed, win rate, number of times they nabbed a perfect score and their win streak.

Read more: Hints, Tips and Strategies to Help You Win at NYT Connections Every Time

Hints for today’s Connections groups

Here are four hints for the groupings in today’s Connections puzzle, ranked from the easiest yellow group to the tough (and sometimes bizarre) purple group.

Yellow group hint: In the group.

Green group hint: Appearance details.

Blue group hint: Often found in gyms.

Purple group hint: They help you see.