Daily Crunch: Facebook’s Australian news ban is pretty broad
We explore the fallout of Facebook’s news ban, WhatsApp addresses privacy concerns and Perseverance lands on Mars. This is your Daily Crunch for February 18, 2021. The big story: Facebook’s Australian news ban is pretty broad Yes, this wa.....»»
Week in review: Windows Server 2025 gets hotpatching option, PoC for SolarWinds WHD flaw released
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Windows Server 2025 gets hotpatching option, without reboots Organizations that plan to upgrade to Windows Server 2025 once it becomes generally ava.....»»
Meta and Google made AI news this week. Here were the biggest announcements
This week's top AI headlines included: Google built an AI to design computer chips, Meta debuted its conversational AI system, and more......»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 27: More turmoil ahead in Vinnie Johnson"s minority certification controversy
The Michigan Minority Supplier Development Council isn't going away in its quest to strip Piston Group of its minority certification......»»
Google and Meta update their AI models amid the rise of “AlphaChip”
News about Gemini updates, Llama 3.2, and Google's new AI-powered chip designer. Enlarge / There's been a lot of AI news this week, and covering it sometimes feels like running through a hall full of danging CRTs, just like this.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 26, 2024 – New AirPods features, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Up to 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords stored in plain text
Meta has been fined €91M ($101M) after it was discovered that to 600 million Facebook and Instagram passwords had been stored in plain text. Some of those passwords had been unprotected since 2012, and were searchable by more than 20,000 Meta em.....»»
The Galaxy S24 FE is Pretty Impressive, Except for One Thing
The phone arrives in October. The post The Galaxy S24 FE is Pretty Impressive, Except for One Thing appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung has finally taken the wraps off the Galaxy S24 FE, the much-awaited FE counterpart to the company̵.....»»
Extreme heat impacts daily routines and travel patterns, study finds
A new study conducted by a team of researchers from Arizona State University, University of Washington and the University of Texas at Austin reveals that extreme heat significantly alters how people go about their daily lives, influencing everything.....»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 26: This Jeep story reinforces why auto shows are suffering
What better way to make a new-vehicle splash than to do the unveiling on the 46th floor of a Tokyo high-rise with a breathtaking view of the nation's capital?.....»»
Model predicts 2024 tick cases in Australian pets
For the first time, University of Queensland scientists have been able to make a prediction about the severity of upcoming tick seasons to help vet surgeries and pet owners prepare......»»
Team debunks research showing Facebook"s news-feed algorithm curbs election misinformation
An interdisciplinary team of researchers led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst have published work in the journal Science calling into question the conclusions of a widely reported study—published in Science in 2023—finding the social pl.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: September 25, 2024 – macOS 15.1 changes, latest EU drama
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsore.....»»
Apple rejects new AI pact in EU, despite support from OpenAI, Google, more
EU users hoping for good news on the Apple Intelligence front—look away. Apple’s ongoing dispute with EU governing authorities over a variety of issues, including AI, has found its latest story. Per Politico, a new AI pact put forward by the EU h.....»»
OpenAI CTO Murati shocks with sudden departure as two other execs leave
Three major departures coincide with news about the company's planned restructuring. Enlarge / Mira Murati, chief technology officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach, Cal.....»»
Daily 5 report for Sept. 25: Another Stellantis challenge: Advertising
When an automaker's sales fall, an advertising agency review is sure to follow......»»
Two-thirds of children interact daily online with people they don"t know despite grooming fears
A new research report released by Western Sydney University and Save the Children has revealed more than 6 in 10 children with access to the internet interact with "unknown others" daily despite concerns about online grooming, highlighting children's.....»»
The Dell XPS 14 just dropped from $1,500 to $1,000
The Dell XPS 14 is a great all-rounder laptop for pretty much every purpose. It's on sale now at Dell and we're here to tell you why it's worth it......»»
OpenAI’s Murati shocks with sudden departure announcement
OpenAI CTO's resignation coincides with news about the company's planned restructuring. Enlarge / Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer of OpenAI, speaks during The Wall Street Journal's WSJ Tech Live Conference in Laguna Beach,.....»»
LG’s flexible OLED TV might be worth your money now that it’s $500 off
The 42-inch LG OLED Flex TV is an extremely cool TV, but it's pretty expensive. That's why you shouldn't miss this opportunity at a $500 discount from Best Buy......»»
Climatologists develop more accurate El Niño Southern Oscillation forecasts
Australian climatologists closely monitor atmospheric and oceanic conditions to assess the risk of El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events occurring, which can lead to devastating natural disasters, however these predictions have become somewhat.....»»