Are nudges sinister psychological tricks? Or are they useless? Economists say they are neither
Nudging—the idea that simple changes to how a choice is presented can lead people to make better decisions—has been one of the most popular ideas to emerge from economics in the past two decades......»»
Week in review: GitLab account takeover flaw, attackers exploiting Ivanti Connect Secure zero-days
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Social engineer reveals effective tricks for real-world intrusions In this Help Net Security interview, Jayson E. Street, Chief Adversarial Officer.....»»
10 best psychological thriller movies ever, ranked
The best psychological thrillers ever made, including Rear Window and The Silence of the Lambs, showcase explorations of the human psyche......»»
NPUs are officially useless — for now
NPUs are new to Windows laptops, and it doesn't feel like they have a compelling use case right now over your GPU or cloud AI workloads......»»
Samsung SmartThings learns a bunch of useful new tricks at CES 2024
Samsung SmartThings grew a bit smarter at CES 2024, with the team revealing a new Map View feature, additional use for QR codes, and improved support for TVs......»»
Social engineer reveals effective tricks for real-world intrusions
In this Help Net Security interview, Jayson E. Street, Chief Adversarial Officer at Secure Yeti, discusses intriguing aspects of social engineering and unconventional methods for gathering target information. Street explores the overlooked threat of.....»»
How to use Magic Editor on the Google Pixel 8
The Google Pixel 8 series is packed with a lot of cool AI tricks, including the Magic Editor. Here's how to use it to get the most out of your photos......»»
Overcoming our psychological barriers to embracing AI
As AI increasingly transforms our lives and is predicted to do so in profound ways, there are mixed feelings about its adoption around the globe......»»
Microsoft Copilot: tips and tricks for using AI in Windows
Windows Copilot is a useful tool for augmenting your Windows experience, but with these tips and tricks you can make it even better......»»
macOS Sonoma 14.3 Release Date: Tips & Tricks
Apple’s confirmed a new macOS Sonoma 14.3 update and Mac users might want to start doing some early prep work ahead of its arrival. macOS Sonoma 14.3 is the third milestone upgrade for macOS Sonoma. As such, it should deliver new features and u.....»»
iOS 17.3 Release Date: Tips & Tricks
Apple’s confirmed a new iOS 17.3 update for iPhone and some iPhone might want to start preparing for the release right now. iOS 17.3 is the third milestone update for Apple’s iOS 17 operating system. It will bring a mix of new features an.....»»
People overestimate social consequences of saying no to an invitation, finds study
It may feel unforgivably rude to reject an invitation—even one to an event you would much prefer not to attend—but people often overestimate the social consequences of saying no, according to research published by the American Psychological Assoc.....»»
Better use of grass-covered areas across the EU can protect nature and strengthen agriculture
German farmers in the Lower Oder Valley National Park on the eastern border with Poland faced a dilemma: what to do with grass that was useless as animal feed......»»
Psychological thriller "Constellation" premiers on Apple TV+ on February 21
Apple TV+ has shared the first photos of "Constellation," an upcoming conspiracy-based psychological thriller drama, ahead of its February debut.Image Credit: Apple TV+The series stars Noomi Rapace ("The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo," "You Won't Be Al.....»»
Your Google Pixel 8 Pro is about to get an incredible update
With the December feature drop, the Pixel 8 Pro gets the superpower to natively run Google's Gemini Nano AI model — and lands cool new tricks as well......»»
Decoupled direct payments make agriculture more productive, finds study
Better alignment with the market is one of the goals pursued by the EU's Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) in recent decades. One of the measures used to achieve this was to decouple direct payments from production. Agricultural economists at the Tech.....»»
Amazon Fire TV tips and tricks: 8 ways to master your streaming
Amazon Fire TV is a useful platform for accessing all your Amazon-related content in one spot, but there are plenty of ways to make it better. Try these tips!.....»»
Tablo TV tips and tricks: How to master this OTA DVR
Tablo TV is a longtime option for watching and recording free TV via an antenna. And its fourth generation is even better. Here's how to best use it......»»
Hidden tricks to customize the new Messages design in iOS 17
One of the more noticeable design changes in iOS 17 this year is in the Messages app. Apple has revamped the interface and moved access to iMessage apps and shortcuts to a new pop-up menu. Here’s a closer look at these changes, with a trick to get.....»»
Psychological science can help counter spread of misinformation, says new report
Debunking, "prebunking," nudging and teaching digital literacy are several of the more effective ways to counter misinformation, according to a new report from the American Psychological Association......»»
Evernote free users could be limited to just 50 notes, as company tests plan
Evernote free users could see their accounts limited to a single notebook containing just 50 notes, under a potential plan being tested by the company. The change would effectively render the free option completely useless to most people, forcing.....»»