Dispelling false claims of cannibalistic caribs—again
SFU archaeologist Christina Giovas and colleagues are formally denouncing what they call unsubstantiated and harmful claims of cannibalistic Caribs migrating to the Caribbean, in a paper published today in Nature's Scientific Reports......»»
Chinese state-owned nuclear company claims breakthrough with radiation detection chip
Chinese state-owned nuclear company claims breakthrough with radiation detection chip.....»»
M4 Mac mini and more expected for Apple"s week of announcements
A new report claims that Apple's week of announcements will start with a 24-inch M4 iMac and two versions of a redesigned Mac mini. M4-powered versions of the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro will also be unveiled.The next Mac mini is said to be getti.....»»
Missouri AG claims Google censors Trump, demands info on search algorithm
Bailey to subpoena info on algorithms; Google says "claims are totally false." Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said he is investigating Google, claiming that the tech gian.....»»
Annoyed Redditors tanking Google Search results illustrates perils of AI scrapers
"Spreading misinformation suddenly becomes a noble goal," Redditor says. A trend on Reddit that sees Londoners giving false restaurant recommendations in order to keep their favo.....»»
Misinformation and disinformation: Both prebunking and debunking work for fighting them, finds study
Misinformation, incorrect or false information shared unintentionally, can be extremely damaging. Its climate change-denying sort can make taking much-needed action against global warming more difficult. It can be even deadly, for example, if it enco.....»»
Hungary"s Orbán claims Poland"s center-right government was installed by the EU
Hungary"s Orbán claims Poland"s center-right government was installed by the EU.....»»
The future of cyber insurance: Meeting the demand for non-attack coverage
In this Help Net Security interview, Michael Daum, Head of Global Cyber Claims for Allianz Commercial, discusses the significant rise in cyber claims in 2024, driven by an increase in data breaches and ransomware attacks. Daum highlights the need for.....»»
Proof Verify reduces false positives and improves fraud detection accuracy
Proof launched Verify, a live face-to-face experience that delivers high-level assurance with identity verification performed in the presence of an agent, reducing the risk of fraudulent activities such as deepfakes by ensuring that users are legitim.....»»
Apple shares Private Cloud Compute resources for researchers, expands Bug Bounty rewards
When it announced Apple Intelligence at WWDC in June, Apple also detailed its new Private Cloud Compute platform. At the time, Apple said it would allow independent experts to verify its claims around security and privacy. Ahead of the Apple Inte.....»»
Facing the uncertainty of cyber insurance claims
Cyber insurance is vital for companies mitigating cyber risks, but the industry still encounters significant challenges, including shifting policy requirements and uncertainty around coverage in the event of an incident. As cyberattacks continue to c.....»»
Ubisoft confirms that Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team is moving on to new games
Ubisoft has responded to claims that it's disbanded the Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown team to work on other projects......»»
Apple severely cuts Vision Pro production, and may stop it completely very soon
Production of the Apple Vision Pro scaled back considerably over the summer, but a new report claims there's a chance Apple may stop it entirely by the end of the year.Apple Vision ProThe Apple Vision Pro isn't a mass-market device with massive sales.....»»
Apple"s iPhone 16 range sees 20% jump in sales in China
New figures say that in China, the iPhone 16 range sold a fifth more in its first three weeks than the iPhone 15 did in 2023.iPhone 16 Pro modelsOverall, iPhone 16 sales have reportedly been lackluster, but Counterpoint Research claims that so far, t.....»»
iPhone 17 Slim still rumored to have a 6.6-inch display
The iPhone 17 Slim will sport a new design and a 6.6-inch display, an analyst claims, as rumors about the slimline smartphone continue to circulate.Renders of what the iPhone 17 Slim could look likeThe iPhone 17 Slim is anticipated to be a new thinne.....»»
Tesla and Elon Musk sued over use of AI image at Cybercab event
The film company behind Blade Runner 2049 claims that Tesla's Cybercab event used AI-generated imagery linked to the sci-fi movie......»»
Qualcomm counters Intel about its performance claims
Qualcomm isn't impressed by Intel's latest Lunar Lake chips, and has questioned some of its performance and battery life claims......»»
Scientists find southern killer whales of the Pacific have access to enough food, deepening mystery of their struggles
A pair of marine mammal scientists at The University of British Columbia, has found that claims that a lack of access to salmon is what is driving the crash in population numbers for southern resident killer whales of the Pacific are wrong......»»
What is Odinism? The Delphi murders suspect claims a pagan cult is behind the killings
What is Odinism? The Delphi murders suspect claims a pagan cult is behind the killings.....»»
Here’s how SIM swap in alleged bitcoin pump-and-dump scheme worked
False information posted to official SEC account caused spike in the currency. US officials charged a man with compromising the official Twitter/X account of the Securities and Ex.....»»
How alleged SIM swap and hacked X account drove up price of bitcoin by $1K
False information posted to official SEC account caused spike in the currency. US officials charged a man with compromising the official Twitter/X account of the Securities and Ex.....»»