Calls to ban "harmful pornography" are rife—here"s what teens actually think about porn
Pornography has been in the news a lot this year. It was at the center of discussions addressing violence against women back in May. Deepfake pornography has also been in the headlines......»»
Judge calls foul on Venu, blocks launch of ESPN-Warner-Fox streaming service
Upcoming launch of $42.99 sports package likely to "substantially lessen competition." Enlarge (credit: Gina Ferazzi via Getty) A US judge has temporarily blocked the launch of a sports streaming service formed by Disney.....»»
The 25 best YouTube videos for kids (August 2024)
From catchy nursery rhymes for toddlers to science experiments for older kids and life lessons for teens, these are the best YouTube videos for kids......»»
Your Google Meet Calls are About to Bit More Fun
Google announces several new features. The post Your Google Meet Calls are About to Get a Bit More Fun appeared first on Phandroid. Google recently announced that it will be pushing out new updates for Google Meet, which include tweaks.....»»
International astronomy group joins calls for a lunar clock to keep time on the moon
Time moves a tad faster on the moon. Now an international group of astronomers has joined calls to give the moon its own clock so that future space missions can keep track of minutes on the celestial body......»»
Wildfires are increasing toxic mercury in streams in Idaho, Oregon, Washington, study finds
Wildfires have been burning across Idaho this summer, and their list of harmful impacts is long, from worsening health conditions because of smoke to challenges recovering millions in costs to fight them......»»
Sonic executive calls out automakers for inventory pileups
Sonic said its days' supply for some brands is as much as 200 days......»»
How feeding birds may be polluting local environments
New research led by an NAU alumnus shows that backyard bird feeders, although put out with the best of intentions, is changing the chemistry of local ecosystems, including introducing a potentially harmful amount of phosphorus into the environment......»»
More evidence on the dangerous attitudes of men who ogle
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has provided further evidence that men who frequently stare at women's bodies, rather than their faces, are more likely to harbor harmful attitudes and show tendencies that may lead to sexual assault......»»
Cori Bush calls out AIPAC after defeat: ‘I’m coming to tear your kingdom down’
Cori Bush calls out AIPAC after defeat: ‘I’m coming to tear your kingdom down’.....»»
Work emails, calls on golf course worsen performance, study finds
Checking your work-related emails or taking business calls while playing golf could prevent you from hitting that elusive eagle or birdie. This is according to a group of researchers from the Department of Information Science at Stellenbosch Universi.....»»
Carlos Ghosn calls Nissan-Honda-Mitsubishi deal a ‘disguised takeover" by Honda
Fugitive former Nissan Chairman Carlos Ghosn says Nissan's plan to team with Honda and Mitsubishi smells like a ‘disguised takeover' by Honda but will be a difficult partnership to pull off successfully no matter how it shapes up......»»
A new way of thinking about the economy could help protect the Amazon, and help its people thrive
To protect the Amazon and support the well-being of its people, its economy must shift from environmentally harmful production to a model built around the diversity of indigenous and rural communities, and standing forests......»»
Delta CEO calls Microsoft ‘probably the most fragile platform’ while praising Apple
The corporate reckoning over CrowdStrike continues. In a new interview with CNBC, Delta CEO Ed Bastian calls out Microsoft as having ‘probably the most fragile platform’ while praising Apple’s record with outages. more….....»»
AWS revenue growth soars once again as Amazon CEO calls for more AI
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy looks to up AWS capacity for AI even further......»»
Scientists find a human "fingerprint" in the upper troposphere"s increasing ozone
Ozone can be an agent of good or harm, depending on where you find it in the atmosphere. Way up in the stratosphere, the colorless gas shields the Earth from the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays. But closer to the ground, ozone is a harmful air pollutant.....»»
Think you’re addicted to your phone? You may have PSU
New research shows Problematic Smartphone Use, or PSU, is affecting teens who may be addicted to their phones, as companies start to take the issue seriously......»»
Google won’t downrank top deepfake porn sites unless victims mass report
Google starts downranking more non-consensual intimate imagery in searches. Enlarge (credit: Paper Boat Creative | Stone) Today, Google announced new measures to combat the rapidly increasing spread of AI-generated non-c.....»»
PFAS found in nearly all fish tested from four northern Illinois rivers
Scientists tested nine fish species from four northern Illinois rivers for contamination with per- or polyfluoroalkyl substances, synthetic chemicals found in numerous industrial and commercial products and known to be harmful to human health. They f.....»»
Epic"s Tim Sweeney ludicrously calls Apple"s "Find My" a privacy hazard for thieves
Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games, has made an incredibly bad leap of logic and lambasted Apple for how its Find My service located his stolen MacBook, and violated the privacy of the thief.Fortnite played on a MacBook Pro. Not Sweeney'sYou've got to re.....»»
How to use Call Recording and transcription in iOS 18.1
Call recording and transcription has become available to try out in the iOS 18.1 developer beta. Here's what it's like, and how to use it.You can now record calls and get transcripts in iOS 18.1Part of the wave of iOS 18 updates, call recording and t.....»»