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"Digitally literate" Gen Z and Millennials" pandemic experience shaped by social media

Younger people's experience of the COVID-19 pandemic was shaped by their savvy use of social media platforms, navigating mis- and dis-information, subjective content loops, big-tech algorithms and emerging "splinter platforms," a new University of Me.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 1st, 2021

Not quite an introvert or an extrovert? Maybe you"re an ambivert

Our personalities are generally thought to consist of five primary factors: openness to experience, conscientiousness, extroversion, agreeableness and neuroticism, with each of us ranking low to high for each......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Tech solutions to limit kids" access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks

A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is 13, but some state gove.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Study highlights changing impact of teen childbirth on women"s education across generations

Different social contexts can transform the meaning and implications of life experiences. For example, a life event like teen childbirth can have vastly different impacts depending on the era and societal norms. In the post-World War II baby boom, te.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Scientists help students vanquish a Catch-22 in acquiring research experience

In a new publication, in the journal Cell, CU Boulder scientists detail how the SkillsCenter allows students to gain credentials in basic to advanced research skills.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

iOS 18 HomeKit features: guest user access, hands-free door unlock, robot vacuum support

While we still waiting for new smart home hardware products from Apple, iOS 18 does bring some new advancements to the Apple smart home software experience, with upgrades to HomeKit and the Home app. The hero new feature this year is the addition.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

How tiny cracks lead to large-scale faults

The geological and topographical features that make up the world we live in are shaped in large part by faults and fractures in Earth's brittle crust. Faults arise from preexisting microscopic imperfections within rock. When the rock is subjected to.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Study shows the power of social connections to predict hit songs

Ever wondered how your friends shape your music taste? In a recent study, researchers at the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) demonstrated that social networks are a powerful predictor of a song's future popularity. By analyzing friendships and listening.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Tesla won"t launch freshened Model Y this year, says CEO Elon Musk

"No Model Y 'refresh' is coming out this year," Elon Musk wrote on the social media platform X on June 8 in response to a question. Analysts see aging models as a drag on Tesla's sales growth......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Did Apple Forget to Include RCS Support in the iOS 18 Beta?

It's been a mixed experience for some users. The post Did Apple Forget to Include RCS Support in the iOS 18 Beta? appeared first on Phandroid. So with Apple finally offering users the chance to experience iOS 18 via a beta version on their.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Here’s a look at the revamped Settings app in iOS 18

iPhone Settings has become busier and busier over the years and iOS 18 looks to solve that with a redesign. It keeps the main attributes of the historical UI, but the new Settings in iOS 18 offers a reorganized and simplified experience with improved.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Apple will support RCS with iOS 18, improving messaging experience between iPhone and Android

Apple confirmed today that it will support RCS messaging with iOS 18, releasing this fall. RCS will enable a richer experience when communicating with Android users. RCS will give your green bubble chats many of the best of features of iMessage,.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Study finds juvenile dolphins who play together are more successful as adults

Juvenile social play predicts adult reproductive success in male bottlenose dolphins, a new study has found......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Researchers find association between media diet and science-consistent beliefs about climate change

In a paper titled "The Politicization of Climate Science: Media Consumption, Perceptions of Science and Scientists, and Support for Policy," published May 26, 2024, in the Journal of Health Communication, researchers probed the associations between m.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Microsoft Gaming CEO: “I think we should have a handheld, too”

More than just streaming, playing games locally "is really important" to Spencer. Enlarge / The "Xbox Series V" was a social media hoax, but the idea of a portable Xbox seems to still have legs inside Microsoft. (credit: Reddit).....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Study results suggest peers are crucial in shaping boys" confidence in math skills

Boys are good at math, girls not so much? A study from the University of Zurich has analyzed the social mechanisms that contribute to the gender gap in math confidence. While peer comparisons seem to play a crucial role for boys, girls' subjective ev.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Frontier hack affects over 750k customers; company waits two months to notify them

A Frontier hack exposed the personal data of at least 750,000 customers, including full names and social security numbers, which places them at significant risk of identity theft. The ransomware group said to be behind the attack claims that the actu.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Flooding and landslides kill three in Vietnam"s north

Flooding and landslides in northern Vietnam have killed three people, state media said Monday, after days of heavy rain that partially submerged thousands of homes......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Protecting identity in a world of deepfakes and social engineering

In this Help Net Security video round-up, security experts discuss various aspects of identity verification and security, including generative AI’s impact, the state of identity fraud prevention, and the potential impact of identity challenges.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 10th, 2024

Score the Beats Studio Pro for $100 off at Best Buy

Save $100 and experience your favorite artists, albums, and playlists with the amazing Beats Studio Pro headphones......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 8th, 2024

A protein that enables smell in ants—and stops cell death

While smell plays a considerable role in the social interactions of humans—for instance, signaling fear or generating closeness—for ants, it is vitally important. Researchers from New York University and the University of Florida found that a key.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024