Arkansas House passes bill requiring social media platforms to verify users" ages and seek parental consent for minors
The Arkansas House of Representatives passed a bill on Wednesday that would require social media companies to verify their users' ages and confirm that minors have permission from a parent or guardian before opening an account......»»
How to fix iPhone Notes disappearing after iCloud terms & conditions update
When iPhone users accepted new iCloud terms, some were shocked to see all their Notes disappear from the app. Here's how to get them back.Apple Notes on iPhoneA recent bug affecting Apple's Notes app has left some iPhone users concerned after their n.....»»
Microsoft just learned its lesson about overcharging for AI features
Apple is just getting started with building AI into its various software platforms. However, one of its chief competitors, Microsoft, just learned an important lesson the company could take to heart: most consumers aren’t willing to pay very much f.....»»
M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, iMac reviews: Impressive upgrades, even the base models
The first reviews for the M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac have just dropped. Apple’s first M4 Macs arrive in stores and users’ hands tomorrow. And based on these early impressions, there should be a lot of very satisfied customers soon. mo.....»»
Leading up to the election, Trump voters trusted friends and family over traditional media, survey finds
Rural and urban. Blue and white collar. College and high school educated. There are many so-called "divides" in American politics......»»
Researchers discover genetic reason for the red, yellow and orange bills of Australian finches
What gives an Australian finch its brilliantly colored red, yellow or orange bill? A major new study has uncovered the genetic switches controlling these distinctive colors, revealing a key piece in the puzzle of how animals develop their coloration......»»
All your iPhone notes gone in Apple Notes app? Here’s the fix
Some iPhone users are reporting a scary bug with the Notes app on iPhone. After agreeing to new iCloud terms and conditions as prompted by the system, the Notes app appears to disconnect from iCloud and instead presents users with a screen of zero no.....»»
New Matter 1.4 spec supports more device types & improvements for Apple Home
The Connectivity Standards Alliance has finalized the Matter 1.4 spec, releasing it to accessory makers and platforms like Apple Home with several new device types and improvements.Matter continues to improve with its latest updateThe Connectivity St.....»»
Ethiopia"s famed honeybees make slow recovery from war
In his stone house perched on a hill in northern Ethiopia, Amanuel Hiluf puts on his protective suit, carefully adjusting the hood and gloves......»»
iOS 18.2 lets iPhone and iPad users trust a new computer with Face ID
As we’ve seen, iOS 18.2 adds a lot of new features, and there are more with the second beta released this week. Although most of them are related to Apple Intelligence, there are some other interesting changes too. One of them is the ability to tru.....»»
Google’s November 2024 Update Finally Arrives for Pixel Devices
You might want to check your Pixel device now. The post Google’s November 2024 Update Finally Arrives for Pixel Devices appeared first on Phandroid. Pixel users, rejoice – Google has finally started rolling out the latest Novem.....»»
Public beta for iPadOS 18.2, macOS 15.2, more released with these new features
Apple just launched a new wave of public betas. The first public betas for iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2, tvOS 18.2, and more are now available. And they bring a ton of exciting features to users. Here’s what’s new. more….....»»
iOS 18.2 public beta is now available, here’s everything new
Apple has released the first public beta for iOS 18.2, bringing new Apple Intelligence features to iPhone users. Some of the highlights include the highly anticipated Genmoji and ChatGPT integration. Here’s everything that’s new. more….....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump on his second election win
Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated Donald Trump after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as he re-lays the groundwork for a close working relationship with the returning president.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House.....»»
"Shallow" sports and "deep" social hierarchies: Not all pecking orders are created equally
University of Michigan researchers have added a new dimension to the mathematics used to predict the outcomes of all manner of competitions, including sports, games and social hierarchies in both humans and animals......»»
Struggling with relationships? You may be too materialistic
Digital technology and social media have revolutionized communication, making people more connected than ever. Yet many developed nations are struggling with loneliness and data has shown that while we have more ways to connect with others, the quant.....»»
Balancing quantity and quality: How X/Twitter"s algorithm influences our consumption of news
Are we only seeing the kind of news we want to see on social media? What effects do personalized algorithms have on our perception of news quality? Do algorithms help us serendipitously encounter information that we didn't expect? These are the quest.....»»
All Google Cloud users will have to enable MFA by 2025
Google has announced that, by the end of 2025, multi-factor authentication (MFA) – aka 2-step verification – will become mandatory for all Google Cloud accounts. “Given the sensitive nature of cloud deployments — and with phishing.....»»
Study shows commercial ties influence ESG ratings and highlights need for regulation
An analysis published in the Journal of Accounting Research uncovers evidence that conflicts of interest arising from commercial ties lead to bias in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) ratings......»»
Where did Americans find information for the 2024 election?
Americans rely primarily on personal networks and news media for voting information about the 2024 U.S. presidential election, according to a survey by researchers at Rutgers and other universities......»»
Apple Watch users may Ten Year Celebration activity challenge
Code within the new iOS 18.2 beta suggests that Apple is planning to acknowledge the decade anniversary of the Apple Watch with a new activity achievement.Apple did not release a major redesign of the Apple Watch to mark its ten-year anniversary —.....»»