A mathematician walks into a bar (of disinformation)
Disinformation, misinformation, infotainment, algowars — if the debates over the future of media the past few decades have meant anything, they’ve at least left a pungent imprint on the English language. There’s been a lot of invective and fear.....»»
Dogs can get dementia, but a lot of walks may lower the risk
Dogs get dementia too. But it's often difficult to spot. Research published today shows how common it is, especially in dogs over ten years old......»»
NASA scientists study how to remove planetary "photobombers"
Imagine you go to a theme park with your family and you ask a park employee to take a group photo. A celebrity walks by in the background and waves at the camera, stealing the focus of the photo. Surprisingly, this concept of "photobombing" is releva.....»»
Ukraine shuts down Russian bot farm operating one million fake accounts that spread disinformation
The SSU writes that the farm's goal was to discredit Ukraine's leadership and destabilize the country's social and political situation. The group that created it, which the SSU has now dismantled, spread disinformation on the internet, some of which.....»»
Critical thinking protecting Ukrainians against Russia"s disinformation campaign
In disinformation campaigns, like the long-standing pro-Kremlin campaign targeted at Ukraine by the Russian government, who is most at risk of believing false information? A study led by McGill University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.....»»
Researchers document "infodemic" of false information on COVID-19 in first year of pandemic
More than 225,000 tweets with the hashtags #scamdemic and #plandemic led to an "infodemic" of misinformation and disinformation on Twitter during the first year of the pandemic, according to a study by UT Southwestern researchers published in PLOS ON.....»»
Instagram walks back updates after criticism from Kardashian family
Instagram on Thursday said it will walk back some of its recent feature changes after facing mounting backlash from users, including members of the Kardashian family......»»
How to fight Fido"s boredom when it"s too hot for walks
It's Saturday afternoon. Your weather app reads 105 degrees. Your dog is staring at you expectantly, hoping for a walk. What do you do?.....»»
Climate disinformation leaves lasting mark as world heats
In 1998, as nations around the world agreed to cut carbon emissions through the Kyoto Protocol, America's fossil fuel companies plotted their response, including an aggressive strategy to inject doubt into the public debate......»»
President Biden, 79, tests positive for COVID-19 [Updated]
The president is experiencing mild symptoms and is carrying on with his full duties. Enlarge / WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 20: U.S. President Joe Biden departs the Oval Office and walks to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House July.....»»
How to use Google Sheets: A beginner’s guide
New to Google Sheets? This guide walks you through the basics of how to use Google Sheets, from creating a new sheet to entering and formatting data......»»
M2 MacBook Air teardown reveals accelerometer, simple cooling system
The repair experts at iFixit have completed a teardown of the new M2 MacBook Air, revealing a very simple chip cooling mechanism, an accelerometer, and other details.MacBook Air with M2In a YouTube clip posted on Tuesday, iFixit walks viewers through.....»»
As Dusk Falls review: The line between drama and soap opera
As Dusk Falls is a new motion-graphics game from Interior/Night that walks the line between high-quality storytelling and a soap opera. As Dusk Falls is a new motion-graphics game from Interior/Night that walks the line between high-quality story.....»»
New study finds increase in anti-Hindu disinformation
Members of the Network Contagion Lab at Rutgers University-New Brunswick (NC Lab) have found evidence of a sharp rise and evolving patterns of hate speech directed toward the Hindu community across numerous social media platforms, according to a new.....»»
Apple interview questions range from the technical to the philosophical
A piece on how to land a job with the most desirable tech company in the world provides some interesting examples of Apple interview questions. It outlines the soft skills the company looks for, warns what not to do on your resume, walks you through.....»»
How carbon emissions got caught up in a Supreme Court showdown
Conservatives want to limit the ability of agencies to set new regulations. Enlarge / A man walks up the steps of the US Supreme Court. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images) Thursday's Supreme Court decision regarding the use of.....»»
Exploring the insecurity of readily available Wi-Fi networks
In this video for Help Net Security, Andy Thompson, Global Research Evangelist at CyberArk, talks about Wi-Fi security. He walks you through various protocols we see in the wild, and introduces specific hacking techniques to crack Wi-Fi passwords. Cy.....»»
Apple shares new iPad collage-making tutorial with artist Quentin Jones
Apple has published a new video tutorial with artist Quentin Jones covering how to use Keynote to create an animated collage on iPad.Credit: AppleThe six-minute clip, which is part of a new "Creative Projects" series, walks users through the process.....»»
How Abortion Misinformation and Disinformation Spread Online
With reproductive rights being dismantled, social media companies need to stop propagating lies -- Read more on ScientificAmerican.com.....»»
Call of Duty: Warzone tips and tricks to win the war
Surviving in Call of Duty: Warzone is no easy feat, especially for new players. This guide walks you through everything you'll need to earn a Warzone victory......»»
Big Tech supports the EU’s stricter anti-disinformation measures
By 2023, the major big tech firms have pledged to commit to misinformation management across their platforms. Failure to do so, may include fines up to 6% of their global income. The post Big Tech supports the EU’s stricter anti-disinformation meas.....»»