Canadian court rules "thumbs-up" emoji counts as signing a contract
Be careful how you emoji in the future, after a Canadian judge ruled that sending someone a "thumbs-up" symbol in a message can potentially enter you into a legally binding contract.[Pixabay]The King's Bench for Saskatchewan issued a summary judgment.....»»
Christian group temporarily opens beaches it has closed on Sunday mornings as court fight plays out
Christian group temporarily opens beaches it has closed on Sunday mornings as court fight plays out.....»»
Rumor: iOS 18 will let users create custom emoji using generative AI
We’re just two weeks away from WWDC, where Apple will showcase iOS 18 with new AI features, home screen customization updates, and more. According to a new report today, one of the new “standout AI features” will allegedly be the ability to use.....»»
App icon customization, new emoji creation coming to iOS 18
A new report suggests that further enhancements to both the Home Screen and various Apple apps are coming in iOS 18, arriving in fall 2024.Replacement of standard app icons could finally be possible in iOS 18The forthcoming iOS 18, expected to be ann.....»»
After a child"s death, California weighs rules for physical education during extreme weather
Yahushua Robinson was an energetic boy who jumped and danced his way through life. Then, a physical education teacher instructed the 12-year-old to run outside on a day when the temperature climbed to 107 degrees......»»
Countries Must Cut Climate Pollution, Ocean Court Rules
In its first climate change case, the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea determined that a global ocean convention extends to greenhouse gases, meaning countries have an obligation to reduce them.....»»
Biden’s new import rules will hit e-bike batteries too
The tariffs’ effects on the bike industry are still up in the air. Enlarge (credit: RyanLJane via Getty) Last week, the Biden administration announced it would levy dramatic new tariffs on electric vehicles, electric v.....»»
Magna Steyr, despite Fisker woes, remains bullish on EVs
Magna Steyr remains bullish on electrification, despite slowing consumer demand for electric vehicles and regardless of Fisker’s decision to cease production at the contract manufacturer’s facility in Austria......»»
Webasto workers in Michigan ratify first UAW contract with raises up to 51%
Workers at a Detroit-area Webasto factory that makes convertible soft tops for the Detroit 3 ratified their first contract since joining the UAW last year......»»
Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 8: not an easy decision
The Pixel 8a tries to reset the rules for budget phones, and it gets very close to the Pixel 8. So, which one should you get?.....»»
Fail2Ban: Ban hosts that cause multiple authentication errors
Fail2Ban is an open-source tool that monitors log files, such as /var/log/auth.log, and blocks IP addresses that exhibit repeated failed login attempts. It does this by updating system firewall rules to reject new connections from those IP addresses.....»»
iOS 18’s new emoji will finally represent the exhaustion you feel
Today the Unicode Consortium previewed the new emoji that are expected to be added to Apple’s upcoming OS updates, including iOS and iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, and more. Though the list isn’t finalized yet, it’s likely that everything outlined will.....»»
Canadian firms finally get Tap to Pay on iPhone
Apple has rolled out its Tap to Pay on iPhone to Canada, meaning that businesses there can now take payments from customers on iPhone.Tap to Pay on iPhone comes to Canada (Source: Apple)Two years after Apple first launched it in the US, Tap to Pay on.....»»
Finding the beat of collective animal motion: Scientists show reciprocity is key to driving coordinated movements
Across nature, animals from swarming insects to herding mammals can organize into seemingly choreographed motion. Over the last two decades, scientists have discovered that these coordinated movements arise from each animal following simple rules abo.....»»
Here are the 7 new emoji coming to your iPhone with iOS 18
New emoji are set to arrive later this year or early next year across different devices, including iPhone and iPad. Here's a quick preview of what they are......»»
TikTok law threatening a ban if the app isn"t sold raises First Amendment concerns
TikTok, the short-video company with Chinese roots, did the most American thing possible on May 7, 2024: It sued the U.S. government, in the person of Attorney General Merrick Garland, in federal court. The suit claims the federal law that took effec.....»»
HP Envy x360 14 (2024) review: missing the mark where it counts
The HP Envy x360 14 is the first laptop I've reviewed with Intel's 15-watt Meteor Lake chipset. That promises better efficiency, but I didn't see it......»»
Michigan Appeals Court backs Ford dealer"s request to arbitrate lease pricing case
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision declaring a customer's allegations of lease pricing deception at a Westland car dealership needed to be resolved through arbitration......»»
Mich. Appeals Court backs Ford dealer"s request to arbitrate lease pricing case
The Michigan Court of Appeals upheld a lower court decision declaring a customer's allegations of lease pricing deception at a Westland car dealership needed to be resolved through arbitration. Appellate Judges Mark Cavanagh, Kathleen Jansen and Alli.....»»
Future emoji could include Eye Bags & Shovel
The Unicode Consortium has submitted the proposal for Unicode 16, which includes seven new emoji characters like harp, shovel, fingerprint, and face with bags under eyes.New emoji coming in Unicode 16The timeline from the conception to implementation.....»»
Apple fights $2B antitrust fine over Spotify complaint, challenging EU in court
Apple said back in March that it would appeal the $2B antitrust fine levied against it by the EU in respect of a complaint made by Spotify, and it is now reported to have filed its lawsuit. It’s the latest example of the iPhone maker taking an a.....»»