Blackbird.AI grabs $10M to help brands counter disinformation
New York-based Blackbird.AI has closed a $10 million Series A as it prepares to launched the next version of its disinformation intelligence platform this fall. The Series A is led by Dorilton Ventures, along with new investors including Generation V.....»»
Best headphone deals
We've gathered the best headphone deals online involving popular brands such as Bose, Sony, Sennheiser, and Beats. Grab them while they're still discounted......»»
Scientists find surprisingly simple method for removing microplastics from drinking water
Microplastics are everywhere. In fact, we even saw major bottled water brands reporting microplastic contamination back in 2018, which means they’re likely also in our … The post Scientists find surprisingly simple method for removing mic.....»»
FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead
FDA warns consumers to stop using six brands of ground cinnamon found to have high levels of lead.....»»
New research details negative consumer impacts of BLM support on major companies and brands
New research in Marketing Science has found that companies and brands that have aligned themselves with Black Lives Matter (BLM) suffered a negative impact at the hands of consumers......»»
All of the best iPhone 15 cases [2024 update #2]
Our latest roundup of the best iPhone 15 cases is now ready to move into 2024 with all of the newest releases. While the certainly weren’t as popular as Apple would have hoped, there are plenty of notable options from other brands stepping up to o.....»»
Record Labels: ‘Hisses & Crackles’ Are No License to Copy & Digitize Old Records
Record labels have responded to Internet Archive's motion to dismiss 'expired' ‘Great 78 Project‘ copyright infringement claims. The music companies, including UMG and Sony, counter the statute of limitations argument. In addition, they stress th.....»»
The Psychology of Clutching: Analyzing Decision-Making Under Pressure in Counter-Strike
If you’re a Counter-Strike veteran, you’ll almost certainly have found yourself as the last man standing once or twice. While there’s a certain prestige to outlasting your teammates, having to fend off an entire roster of enemy combatants on a.....»»
The best waterproof fitness trackers
We've lined up a selection of top waterproof fitness trackers, including models from top brands like Garmin, Fitbit, and Apple. This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.It's not exa.....»»
The best blenders for making smoothies
The best blenders for making smoothies, including models from brands like Ninja and Breville. This content originally appeared on Mashable for a US audience and has been adapted for the UK audience.If you’re the sort of person who likes t.....»»
The best leap day deals to shop today, from cheap flights to cozy sheets
Feb. 29 leap day deals include $99 flights to Europe, $29 off hotel stays, and 29% off bed sheets. Welcome to leap day 2024. Maybe you're not thrilled to have an extra day in February, but the upside is that many brands are treating us to speci.....»»
Save up to 40% off on portable speakers today at Amazon
Today, Mar. 1, portable Bluetooth speakers are on sale at Amazon from brands including Bose and Tribit. This includes deals on the Bose SoundLink Micro and Bose SoundLink Revolve+. When it comes to playing music on the go, sometimes you need mo.....»»
Level up your fitness journey with these fitness tracker deals
As of Feb. 29, score deals on fitness trackers from brands like Apple, Garmin, and Fitbit. Now that the weather's starting to warm up, it's time to get out there and get moving. Be sure to record those runs and workouts with a fitness tracker t.....»»
With the arrival of K-pop stars, fans turn their attention to Fashion Week metrics
As luxury brands learn to leverage the star power of K-pop idols, their social media accounts have become a battleground for fandoms looking for new ways to quantify their influence. The newest front-row fixture at Fashion Week? Fanwars.As luxu.....»»
Algorithms are pushing AI-generated falsehoods at an alarming rate. How do we stop this?
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools are supercharging the problem of misinformation, disinformation and fake news. OpenAI's ChatGPT, Google's Gemini, and various image, voice and video generators have made it easier than ever to produce con.....»»
Steep iPhone discounts being offered in China to counter weak demand
A new report today says that there is increasing evidence of steep iPhone discounts being used in China in an attempt to counter weak demand. It gives the example of the iPhone 15 Pro Max being offered at a $180 discount on the official price, whi.....»»
Researcher: The true cost of food is far higher than what you spend at the checkout counter
After several years of pandemic-driven price spikes at the grocery store, retail food price inflation is slowing down. That's good news for consumers, especially those in low-income households, who spend a proportionally larger share of their income.....»»
Vast majority views disinformation as a threat to democracy and social cohesion, German study finds
According to 84% of people in Germany, misinformation that is deliberately spread online is a big or even a very big threat to German society. Moreover, 81% believe that disinformation jeopardizes democracy and social cohesion. Those are the findings.....»»
European retailer Pepco loses €15.5 million in phishing (possibly BEC?) attack
Pepco Group has confirmed that its Hungarian business has been hit by a “sophisticated fraudulent phishing attack.” The European company, which operates shops under the Pepco, Poundland and Dealz brands, said that the company lost approxi.....»»
Meta plans to prevent disinformation and AI-generated content from influencing voters
Meta, the company that owns some of the biggest social networks in use today, has explained how it means to tackle disinformation related to the upcoming EU Parliament elections, with a special emphasis on how it plans to treat AI-generated content t.....»»
The best speaker brands of 2024: JBL, Sonos, KEF, and more
When it comes to the world of high-quality speakers, the following brands rise above the rest in terms of performance, aesthetic, and overall value......»»