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"A virtual seat at the family table": why older people are among the biggest users of social media

The Australian government's recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms it can cause—especially for young people......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxDec 12th, 2024

Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest

People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

New theory of flexible multimodal synchrony advances understanding of human interaction

Researchers from Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University have unveiled a new theory of interpersonal synchrony that redefines how we understand social coordination and its role in human interaction. Titled "A Theory of Flexible Multimodal Synchrony,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

The 15 best gifts you can still buy at a Cyber Monday discount

What should you get your friends, family, and S.O. this year? If you don't know, take a look at this guide. Its got everything from vinyl albums to tablets......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

AI was everywhere in 2024"s elections, but deepfakes and misinformation were only part of the picture

It's been the biggest year for elections in human history: 2024 is a "super-cycle" year in which 3.7 billion eligible voters in 72 countries had the chance to go the polls. These are also the first AI elections, where many feared that deepfakes and a.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories

The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on critical thinking skills, may help to undermine.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

New book suggests milestones of adulthood have always been out of many people"s reach

While some young people today feel they're not ready to reach the "traditional" markers of maturity, a new book reveals adulthood has always been out of many people's reach......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Media literacy is self-defense against child exploitation online

A leading University of South Australia researcher is calling for greater media literacy, early in children's formal education, as an 'essential line of defense' against online child abuse and sexual exploitation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

From HR to work/life balance—How working life has (and hasn"t) changed since ancient Rome

While powerful figures tend to take up the most space in our history books, the vast majority of people in the ancient world were regular working class folks, and most people's lives revolved around the daily grind. A new book sheds light on working.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Civilian displacement key tactic of Syrian regime during civil war, study shows

Displacement of people, designed to cause depopulation, became a key part of the Syrian regime's attempts to re-establish control of suburban areas of Damascus during the civil war, a study says......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

$400M seized, 5,500 arrested in global operation targeting cyber fraud

A coordinated international operation involving law enforcement agencies from 40 countries led to the arrest of over 5,500 individuals linked to financial crimes and the confiscation of more than $400 million in virtual assets and government-backed c.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Six years on, has Screen Time made a difference to you and your family? [Poll]

It’s been six years since Apple first introduced Screen Time in iOS 12, allowing us to see just how much time we spend using our phones, while also allowing parents to set limits for their kids. The feature was extended to Macs a year later. App.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Zoom offers a further $18M for lying to users about video encryption

Popular video conferencing platform Zoom agreed to pay $85M in compensation back in 2021 after it was revealed that the company lied to users about the type of encryption it offered. It has now offered to pay an $18M fine to the Securities & Exchange.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Australia banning social media use by kids; 9to5Mac readers want the same in the US [U]

Update: Australia has now voted to ban social media use by children under the age of 16. In a 9to5Mac reader poll on the issue, the vast majority of you thought the US should do the same – see the end of the piece. The impact of social media use.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

UK carrier Three supporting RCS for iPhone users from next month

Apple held out for a long time on switching from text messaging to RCS (rich communication services), but finally announced that it would be doing so as part of iOS 18. The move brings many iMessage-like features to text messages between iPhone and A.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Heartwarming Apple holiday video showcases AirPods Pro 2 hearing aid feature

A heartwarming new Apple holiday video entitled Heartstrings showcases the new hearing aid feature offered by AirPods Pro 2. It shows the experience of a father being transformed from hearing only muffled sounds as his family opens gifts, sings s.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Studio Pro: two great options for Black Friday 2024

Black Friday 2024 is here, and it’s a great time to buy new gadgets like headphones, which are indispensable for many people. And if you’re considering buying new headphones or earbuds this Black Friday, there are two great options with special d.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Social media ban for kids – other countries likely to follow

Note: This report contains links to reports about teenage suicides Australia has followed France in imposing a social media ban for kids, and other countries are expected to follow. The French government is now pushing for an EU-wide ban. Socia.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

British iPhone users sent alerts of ‘severe high temperatures’ of 39F

A mistake saw British iPhone users yesterday receive a range of severe weather alerts, one of them citing “severe high temperatures” of 39F (4C). Some of the alerts warned of a “significant threat to life” … more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

HomePass 2 makes managing HomeKit and Matter accessories a breeze

HomePass is a must-have app for HomeKit and Matter users, making it easy to keep track of all your accessories. This week, developer Aaron Pearce has unveiled HomePass 2, a complete rewrite of the app that adds several excellent new features for Home.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

How I turned the M4 Mac mini into a travel computer

People have been loving the all-new M4 Mac mini since it was released last month. The combination of power, price, and new smaller form factor has people drooling over what is possible. But for me, the best part was the new size. This had me thinking.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024