Digital "history machines" are never politically neutral, researcher says
The idea of creating a "universal library" that contains the entirety of all the human knowledge and heritage has inspired the imaginations of the brightest minds of scholars and humanists since ancient times......»»
These dangerous scammers don’t even bother to hide their crimes
Cybercriminals openly run dozens of scams across social media and messaging apps. Enlarge (credit: Kuzmik_A/Getty Images) Most scammers and cybercriminals operate in the digital shadows and don’t want you to know how.....»»
TruCar details car-buying platform pilot; Q1 numbers improve
TrueCar CEO Jantoon Reigersman said its pilot of an enhanced TrueCar+ platform will enable a digital car buying transaction from start to finish......»»
AI in space: Karpathy suggests AI chatbots as interstellar messengers to alien civilizations
Andrej Karpathy muses about sending a LLM binary that could "wake up" and answer questions. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) On Thursday, renowned AI researcher Andrej Karpathy, formerly of OpenAI and Tesla, tweeted a ligh.....»»
10 best movies of 2024 so far, ranked
From the bloody horror pleasures of Abigail to the sci-fi spectacle of Dune: Part Two, Digital Trends ranks the 10 best movies of 2024 so far......»»
Microsoft, Google widen passkey support for its users
Since 2013, the first Thursday in May is marked as World Password Day, a day dedicated to raising awareness about the need for using strong, unique passwords to secure out digital lives. Despite decades of often-repeated statements proclaiming the de.....»»
Q&A: Researcher finds immigration doesn"t threaten welfare states
It is often thought that immigration threatens the solidarity on which redistribution relies. But looking at the post-war period, Ph.D. candidate Emily Anne Wolff finds that this is not the case......»»
Researcher creates optical magnetometer prototype that detects errors in MRI scans
Hvidovre Hospital has the world's first prototype of a sensor capable of detecting errors in MRI scans using laser light and gas. The new sensor, developed by a young researcher at the University of Copenhagen and Hvidovre Hospital, can thereby do wh.....»»
For the ancient Maya, cracked mirrors were a path to the world beyond
Some people fear that breaking a mirror can lead to seven years of misfortune. The history of this superstition may go back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, who ascribed mysterious powers to reflected images......»»
Apple will protect indie developers in Europe from the bankruptcy risk of DMA changes
While Europe’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust law forced Apple to allow developers to sell apps outside the company’s own App Store, there were a number of potential problems with the company’s terms and conditions – not least of which i.....»»
Apple won"t fight EU over iPad gatekeeper status, third-party App Stores coming
Despite the EU claiming that the iPad qualifies under its Digital Markets Act as a gatekeeper when it does not yet, Apple has announced that it will comply regardless.The EU is treating the iPad as a gatekeeper platform under its Digital Markets ActE.....»»
Historical data suggest hard knocks to human societies build long-term resilience
Frequent disturbances to human societies boost the ability of populations to resist and recover from subsequent downturns, a Nature paper indicates. The study, which analyzes 30,000 years of human history, has implications for future population growt.....»»
Antimicrobial peptide from cows shows potential for treating hypervirulent bacteria
University of Central Florida College of Medicine researcher Renee Fleeman is on a mission to kill drug-resistant bacteria, and her latest study has identified a therapy that can penetrate the slime that such infections use to protect themselves from.....»»
Apple Watch is FDA"s first-ever approved digital AFib history device
The FDA has approved the Apple Watch's atrial fibrillation history feature under its stringent Medical Device Development Tools program that specifies what devices health professionals can rely on.Apple Watch health featuresApple Watch has had an atr.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Buds deals: As low as $79 today
We've tracked down all of the best Samsung Galaxy Buds deals to help you save on a new set of earbuds for your favorite music and other digital content......»»
Sourdough under the microscope reveals microbes cultivated over generations
Sourdough is the oldest kind of leavened bread in recorded history, and people have been eating it for thousands of years. The components of creating a sourdough starter are very simple—flour and water. Mixing them produces a live culture where yea.....»»
Ford launches AI-powered dealership training platform
The automaker is rolling out Ford University, a digital platform that utilizes AI to train dealership employees on selling vehicles and improving their relationships with customers......»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»
Here’s where you can use your iPhone as your digital driver’s license or ID so far
Apple announced plans to turn the iPhone into your driver’s license all the way back in 2021. Plane tickets, movie passes, and credit cards were already digital. Now it was time to digitize government-issued identification cards. So far, very fe.....»»
7 best fight scenes in action movies, ranked
What are the best fight scenes ever captured in movies? From Bruce Lee to John Wick, Digital Trends ranks the seven best action movie fight sequences ever......»»
Apple must open iPadOS to sideloading within 6 months, EU says
iPads must comply with the same DMA regulations as the iPhone. Enlarge (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Starting in March with the release of iOS 17.4, iPhones in the European Union have been subject to the EU's Digital Marke.....»»