CEOs of Meta, X, Discord, TikTok and Snap testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee
Congress is grilling chief executives of several big tech companies about potential harms from their products on teens......»»
Meta files a patent to copy Vision Pro’s EyeSight feature
Meta has filed a patent for a method of replicating Vision Pro’s EyeSight feature in its own virtual reality headsets. It’s not surprising that Meta is keeping a close eye on Vision Pro, and looking to see what lessons it can learn for its own.....»»
New tractor beam technology could one day minimize biopsy trauma
Researchers at TMOS, the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, have taken an important first step in the development of metasurface-enabled tractor beams—rays of light that can pull particles toward it, a concept that fi.....»»
After Apple, Meta also withholding future AI models from EU countries
Apple said last month that it would be withholding its upcoming AI features from EU countries, and now Meta has followed suit, and for exactly the same reason. The iPhone maker cited “regulatory uncertainties” in the bloc, and Meta has given t.....»»
WhatsApp now lets you pin your favorite chats; Instagram brings multi-track audio to Reels
Meta this week announced new features for two of its most popular platforms: WhatsApp and Instagram. While WhatsApp is getting a new option that lets users pin their favorite chats, Instagram is adding multi-track audio to Reels. more….....»»
Long COVID rates have declined, especially among the vaccinated, study finds
In large study, rates of long COVID fell from 10% to 3.5% for the vaccinated. Enlarge / Long covid activists attend the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies heari.....»»
The future of the Meta Quest headsets just leaked out
New reports suggest Meta is working on three mixed reality headsets and considering a multi-billion-dollar investment for smart glasses......»»
How to edit images in Photoshop
Want to learn the basics for improving your photos? We’ll show you how to edit images in Adobe Photoshop for enhancing your pictures in a snap......»»
Meta tells court it won’t sue over Facebook feed-killing tool—yet
Researcher wants legal assurances before releasing his Unfollow Everything tool. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) This week, Meta asked a US district court in California to toss a lawsuit filed b.....»»
The Meta Quest 3 VR headset is on sale in Prime Day deals
The Meta Quest 3 is a standalone VR headset that will give you access to hundreds of apps. Amazon is selling it for only $430 for Prime Day, for savings of $70......»»
TikTok loses legal fight in Europe; may still face US and EU bans
TikTok has lost its fight to be excluded from a European antitrust law, and says that it will comply. However, it still faces a potential ban in the EU for breaching child protection legislation, and a separate ruling on its future in the US has yet.....»»
Snap up Apple"s latest 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro for $2,399 this week only
Prime Day deals on MacBooks have been plentiful this week, but a fresh discount on the 16-inch MacBook Pro M3 Pro model with a bump up in storage is especially enticing.Grab exclusive savings on the 1TB 16-inch MacBook Pro.Save $300 on the current 16.....»»
Best 50+ Prime Day deals on Apple to grab before the sale ends tonight
Prime Day ends tonight, and we've rounded up the best deals on Apple, monitors, software and more to snap up before the sale ends. Prices start at just $7.Apple Prime Day 2024 deals end tonight.Amazon's annual Prime Day event ends tonight — and wi.....»»
TikTok pushed far-right AfD party on young voters in Germany
Alternative for Germany-related content returned when searching for other parties. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) TikTok helped promote Germany’s far-right extremist political party to young voters ahead o.....»»
Don’t buy the Ryzen 7 7800X3D right now. Here’s what to get instead
Although the Ryzen 7 7800X3D is the best CPU for gaming, there are better options you can snap up right now......»»
Lowest price ever: Apple"s 14-inch MacBook Pro drops to $1,499
Prime Day deals aren't limited to Amazon, as family-owned B&H Photo has issued a fantastic MacBook Pro deal on the 14-inch laptop that's valid while supplies last.Snap up the lowest price on this blowout MacBook Pro.Save $500 on Apple's 14-inch MacBo.....»»
Amazon launches Prime Day AirPods deals, snap up sale prices from $69
Official Prime Day AirPods deals are live and Amazon has outdone itself with a new record-low price on AirPods Max. Plus, pick up AirPods Pro 2 USB-C for just $168.99, AirPods 3 for $119.99 and AirPods 2 for $69.Save up to $205 on AirPods during Prim.....»»
Study shows how narcissistic CEOs influence boards of directors to take more risk
Narcissistic CEOs who also serve as chairs of the board are adept at controlling how their boards of directors focus their attention, giving the CEO the ability to get their way. A new study published in the Strategic Management Journal has found tha.....»»
Net neutrality rules temporarily stayed as judges weigh impact of SCOTUS ruling
Court delays FCC rules until August 5, asks sides for briefs on Brand X. Enlarge / FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel and FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr arrive to testify during a House committee hearing on March 31, 2022, in Wash.....»»
Lowest price ever: OWC Thunderbolt 3 Dock drops to $99 for Prime Day 2024
Snap up the lowest price ever on OWC's 14-port Thunderbolt Dock — now on sale for $99.99 during OWC's epic Prime Day Sale.OWC is celebrating Prime Day early with a phenomenal deal on its 14-port Thunderbolt 3 Dock that's down to $99.99 — matchin.....»»
Prime Day treadmill deals: Fitness machines starting at $116
Start your fitness journey with this year's Prime Day treadmill deals and snap up fantastic discounts for different models of the popular exercise machines......»»