‘Potentially harmful’ Instagram content to be less visible; partly tailored to users
“Potentially harmful” Instagram content is defined as posts that don’t directly contravene the company’s posting rules but may still be considered unacceptable by some users. The company has now announced new steps it is taki.....»»
How MFA can improve your online security
In this Help Net Security round-up, we present excerpts from previously recorded videos in which security experts talk about multi-factor authentication (MFA). By requiring users to provide multiple forms of verification before granting access, MFA s.....»»
An eraseable "Let Loose" event logo teases a new Apple Pencil feature
Apple has changed its "Let Loose" event logo to include the ability to erase it by dragging a mouse — or presumably a forthcoming Apple Pencil — across it.Users can now "erase" the Apple event logoThe "Let Loose" event already had a series of art.....»»
Foxconn saw best-ever April revenues partly because of better than expected iPhone demand
Apple's largest iPhone manufacturer has reported almost a fifth higher revenue for April 2024 compared to the same month in 2023, in part because of diversification.Workers in a Foxconn factoryIn March 2024, Foxconn's parent company Hon Hai Precision.....»»
One UI 6.1: Bad News for Galaxy S22 Users
There’s bad news on the One UI 6.1 update front for Galaxy S22 users as Samsung’s already had to halt the software’s roll out due to issues. Earlier this week, Samsung started pushing One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI features to the Galaxy.....»»
ChromeOS adopts a new default font – and surprisingly, I don’t hate it
ChromeOS is about to look different, with a new default font that could prove divisive among users – but I like it......»»
Nearly half of all Steam users are using Windows 11 — but why?
Almost half of all Steam users have Windows 11 installed, but why do gamers love this OS so much?.....»»
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Tweaking isotopes sheds light on promising approach to engineer semiconductors
Research led by scientists at the Department of Energy's Oak Ridge National Laboratory has demonstrated that small changes in the isotopic content of thin semiconductor materials can influence their optical and electronic properties, possibly opening.....»»
Demystifying the complex nature of Arctic clouds
With dancing ribbons of light visible in the sky, a team of researchers flew on a series of scenic and sometimes stormy flights into the cold unknown, trying to learn more about why one of the most frigid places on Earth is warming at a feverish pace.....»»
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, debris of Halley"s comet, peaks this weekend. Here"s how to see it
The Eta Aquarid meteor shower, remnants of Halley's comet, peaks this weekend. And with just a waning crescent moon in the sky, it should be visible......»»
Apple’s new iPad Air could be in trouble
We're expecting a lot of new iPads next week, including two new iPad Air models. It's exciting, but also potentially concerning......»»
Microsoft, Google widen passkey support for its users
Since 2013, the first Thursday in May is marked as World Password Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the need for using strong, unique passwords to secure out digital lives. Despite decades of often-repeated statements proclaiming the de.....»»
Over 100 far-right militias are coordinating on Facebook
Despite bans on militias, Facebook continues to struggle with content moderation. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via Getty) “Join Your Local Militia or III% Patriot Group,” a post urged the more than 650 members of a Face.....»»
Scientists advance research of harmful PFAS chemicals and their impacts
A bemused fishmonger at a seafood market in Portsmouth, N.H., weighed and packaged a dozen filets of fish and three lobster tails for his unusually exacting customers, Dartmouth researchers Celia Chen, Guarini, a research professor of biological scie.....»»
Citizen science project finds that respectful boat users are rewarded with magical dolphin encounters
A citizen science project reveals that most boat users along the North-East coast in the U.K. do not disturb dolphins and are often rewarded with close-up encounters......»»
Apple vastly expands Figma support with new set of design templates
Apple today has added nine new design templates to its collection of Figma resources, significantly increasing the number of resources available for Figma users. Previously the available resources focused solely on key operating systems like iOS.....»»
Microsoft finally lets users sign into accounts with passkeys
Microsoft has rolled out support for passkeys to all consumer accounts, allowing users to log into services without using a password.Microsoft passkey supportPasskeys are slowly growing in popularity with services, since they offer a secure way to au.....»»
Beats Pill revival resurfaces thanks to F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo
The unannounced Beats Pill has made another public appearance. This time, it's caught in the hand of F1 racing driver Daniel Ricciardo.A Beats Pill-like speaker carried by Daniel Ricciardo [Instagram/F1]Beats is in the middle of updating its personal.....»»
One UI 6.1 Issues Plaguing Galaxy Users
As Samsung’s One UI 6.1 and Galaxy AI roll out expands, so does the list of complaints about the software’s issues. In April, Samsung started pushing One UI 6.1 with Galaxy AI features to devices like the Galaxy S23 and Galaxy Tab S9. Now.....»»
watchOS 11: What to Know Right Now
Apple’s hard at work on a new watchOS 11 update for Apple Watch and today we want to give users an early look at what we know and what we expect. As we push into 2024, we’ve heard quite a bit about iOS 18 for iPhone and a bit about macOS.....»»