Arkansas sues TikTok, ByteDance and Meta over mental health claims
The state of Arkansas has sued TikTok, its parent ByteDance, and Facebook-parent Meta over claims the companies' products are harmful to users, in the latest effort by public officials to take social media companies to court over mental-health and pr.....»»
Meta’s new “Movie Gen” AI system can deepfake video from a single photo
A future where realistic video fakes are easy and plentiful seems inevitable. On Friday, Meta announced a preview of Movie Gen, a new suite of AI models designed to create and man.....»»
No more bricked iPads: Apple fixes several bugs in iOS, iPadOS, macOS updates
Apple claims it fixed a critical bug that bricked M4 iPads. On Thursday, Apple released the first software updates for its devices since last month's rollout of iOS 18 and macOS S.....»»
Stellantis sues UAW to stop strike over plant investments
Stellantis is taking legal action against the union's threat to walk off over delayed investments in some of Stellantis' assembly plants, including the shuttered Belvidere site......»»
Who needs Sora when you’ve got Meta Movie Gen?
Meta unveiled its Movie Gen video AI on Friday, which can create 16 second videos complete with sound effects and ambient noise......»»
Best Fitbit deals: Save on Versa 4, Charge 4, and Sense 2
Whether you want a dedicated fitness tracker or a health-focused smartwatch, there's something for you from these Fitbit deals that we've collected right here......»»
Apple"s Phone SE 4 will surprise with new display and top cameras, report claims
Apple's upcoming "affordable" iPhone will have specs that in some cases match the company's flagship phones, says report. Apple is working on a new version of its most affordable phone, and it might be surprisingly good this time around. Accord.....»»
Oura Ring 4 Official at $349 With Improvements Everywhere, Redesigned App
Smart rings are a hot health tracking item at the moment and that’s mostly because Samsung has finally entered the arena. There are other players, though, one of which has been in the game for a number of years and has released multiple generat.....»»
WhatsApp now lets users tag other people in Status
WhatsApp has been working on a lot of new features recently, and there are more coming soon. The Meta-owned platform will soon let users tag other accounts in Status, WhatsApp’s Stories-like feature. more….....»»
Watch out Samsung, the Oura Ring 4 is here!
Oura has announced its latest smart ring, the Oura Ring 4, which claims to be slimmer and more accurate than its predecessor. The post Watch out Samsung, the Oura Ring 4 is here! appeared first on Phandroid. For the longest time ever, the.....»»
The iPhone SE 4 could surprising (and speedy) first for an Apple device
A new report claims that the iPhone SE 4 will be the first device to bear Apple’s custom-made 5G modem......»»
A new tool for faster, more in-depth analysis of nuclear properties and mass data
A significant advancement in nuclear-data analysis has been achieved, which is relevant for several key areas, ranging from particle and nuclear physics to clean energy and health care. Researchers have developed a new tool to process nuclear data in.....»»
Elon Musk claims victory after judge blocks Calif. deepfake law
Parody video creator joined Musk in “war” to block California deepfake law. Upholding the First Amendment, a senior US district judge has blocked California's deepfakes law, A.....»»
Popular gut probiotic completely craps out in randomized controlled trial
If you're familiar with the history of Activia, you may not be surprised. Any striking marketing claims in companies' ads about the gut benefits of a popular probiotic may be full.....»»
Community sports need provincial "assist" to thrive, says report
Whether it's a children's soccer league run by parent volunteers or an adult hockey team whose players spend as much time socializing as shooting pucks, amateur sports play a vital role in enhancing community engagement and public health......»»
Lessons from Cyclone Gabrielle: Five key health priorities for future disaster response
"The climate crisis is a health crisis." So says World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Ghebreyesus......»»
Meta smart glasses can be used to dox anyone in seconds, study finds
Linking Meta smart glasses to a face search engine can ID strangers in a glance. Two Harvard students recently revealed that it's possible to combine Meta smart glasses with face.....»»
EEOC sues Stellantis dealership over sex discrimination allegations
Benson Enterprises' Ingram Park Chrysler-Jeep-Dodge-Jeep in San Antonio, allegedly subjected two female employees to unfair treatment and fired one in retaliation......»»
Researchers develop Biodiversity Digital Twins to model our planet"s life
Biodiversity is essential for the processes that support all life on Earth. It provides critical resources such as food and energy, and supports ecosystem health. However, climate change, deforestation, and pollution are destroying habitats, altering.....»»
A Lawsuit From Backers of a ‘Startup City’ Could Bankrupt Honduras
The country faces a wave of claims after it repealed a law allowing for special economic zones. Chief among them is an American company looking to build a semi-autonomous “startup city” called Próspera......»»
Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor
Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be.....»»