Software and technology
August 19, 2022
BeReal harnesses the power of spontaneity and authenticity. Image credit: Getty
By Nora Howe
As technology progresses more rapidly than ever, new social media channels and apps continuously emerge to appease the likes of younger generations — the latest of which is BeReal.
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