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......»»
Using AI to reduce false positives in secrets scanners
As development environments grow more complex, applications increasingly communicate with many external services. When a software development project communicates with an external service, it utilizes a token or “secret” for authenticatio.....»»
Sony claims to offer subs “appropriate value” for deleting digital libraries
Customers confused as Sony claims to work with affected users individually. Enlarge / A scene from One Piece, one of the animes that Funimation has distributed. (credit: Zoro/YouTube) Sony is making an effort to appease.....»»
Apple TV+ "Foundation" leadership rocked after budget drama
A new report claims that the show runner of Apple TV+ epic "Foundation" is shifting duties after some behind-the-scenes drama about production and budget cuts.Foundation poster (Source: Apple TV+)It's not clear exactly what's going on, beyond some is.....»»
HomePod with big touchscreen likely isn"t coming in 2024
There have been rumors since 2020 about a HomePod with an integral screen, but a new report claims that it's not coming soon.An artist's rendition of a HomePod with a displayApple is rumored to have some kind of release in March, likely with new iPad.....»»
Reddit seals $60M deal with Google to boost AI tools, report claims
Google has struck a deal worth $60 million that will allow it to use Reddit content to train its generative-AI models, a report claimed on Thursday......»»
ISPs keep giving false broadband coverage data to the FCC, groups say
Telcos accuse fixed wireless ISPs of claiming more locations than they serve. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andrey Denisyuk) Internet service providers are still providing false coverage information to the Federal Comm.....»»
Snapchat isn’t liable for connecting 12-year-old to convicted sex offenders
Section 230 shields Snapchat from minor’s claims that algorithm enabled rape. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) A judge has dismissed a complaint from a parent and guardian of a girl, now 15, who wa.....»»
Apple"s first foldable screen probably won"t be on the iPhone
A new supply chain report denies that Apple has abandoned folding devices, and instead it claims that the company is working on a foldable iPad or MacBook with a folding screen for 2025 or later.OLED will be at the core of a folding iPadThere have be.....»»
IPTV / Astrology Business Received Signals, Failed to Predict Copyright Lawsuit
The owner of an astrology business, who allegedly sold subscriptions to a 10,000 channel IPTV service, was warned that his illegal business had no future. A complaint filed at a California court claims the defendant believed he had enough time and sp.....»»
First Neuralink patient can control a computer mouse by thinking, claims Elon Musk
Elon Musk has provided an update on Neuralink's first human patient, saying all has gone well so far. The first human being to receive a brain chip from Elon Musk's Neuralink can apparently control a computer mouse just by thinking, according t.....»»
Apple smart ring development accelerating, claims extremely sketchy report
A sketchy report claims that development of an Apple smart ring is accelerating, following a teaser by Samsung of its own upcoming Galaxy Ring (shown above). The Korean report is light on details, citing an unnamed source claiming that “pre-deve.....»»
Google Hit with Lawsuit Over Pixel Heating Problems
The lawsuit claims that Google had prior knowledge of the hardware defect. The post Google Hit with Lawsuit Over Pixel Heating Problems appeared first on Phandroid. As great as they are, it’s no secret that Google’s Pixel Andro.....»»
Musk claims Neuralink patient doing OK with implant, can move mouse with brain
Medical ethicists alarmed by Musk being "sole source of information" on patient. Enlarge / A Neuralink implant. (credit: Neuralink) Neuralink co-founder Elon Musk said the first human to be implanted with the company's b.....»»
Lawsuit claims N.Y. Chevrolet dealer backed out of contract to sell
The prospective buyer of a Fort Montgomery, N.Y., store has sued the dealership for allegedly breaking a contract to sell its assets and real estate......»»
An Apple smart ring could be coming soon
Are you waiting for an Apple smart ring to compete with the Oura Ring? You're in luck, as a new report claims Apple is finally getting ready to launch one......»»
Sketchy rumor tries to pin down folding iPhone release date
A supply chain report out of Korea claims that Apple Vision Pro engineers have been reassigned to the "iPhone Fold" project to get the job done faster, but the details provided are questionable.An external display would act as a fully functional iPho.....»»
New iPhone 16 Pro colors rumored to include yellow and gray
A leaker claims that Apple is discussing what colors to use for the iPhone 16, and has decided against red or green.Mockup of a possible iPhone 16 ProA leaker who was wrong about an iPhone 15 Ultra and its two selfie cameras, but right about a green.....»»
So far, the early return rate on Apple Vision Pro is pretty low
As it is a polarizing product, there are obviously some returns of Apple Vision Pro headsets. So far, the narrative that it is being returned in droves to Apple Retail appears false.Apple Vision Pro return rates are hard to parseWhen opinions on a pr.....»»
Vision Pro latency the best on one metric; lags behind Meta on another
Scientific tests of Vision Pro latency show that Apple’s spatial computer lives up to Apple’s claims of superiority over rival headsets – but only in the first of two metrics. This means that the passthrough feature, which lets you see the r.....»»
Apple Vision Pro Travel Case review: too-expensive precision cushioning
Apple made one accessory that wasn't included in the Apple Vision Pro box — an impractically large $200 Travel Case that isn't great at what it claims to do.Apple Vision Pro Travel Case review: doesn't deliver on the high priceIt is no surprise tha.....»»