Engineered earworms on TikTok aren’t that far off from disinfo campaigns
Ever since I read this Bloomberg story about how songs are engineered to go viral on TikTok, I’ve had one thought in my head – if you can call it that – it’s more of a noise, or impression: AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH Yes, it’s the sound of internal.....»»
Crisis communication saves lives—but people with disability often aren"t given the message
In a pandemic, bushfire or flood, people need high quality safety and crisis information. Getting emergency messages quickly can help people know how to prepare, what rules to follow, where dangers are, where to gather safely and when help is on the.....»»
Android 15 Beta 1 Issues Include Busted NFC, Other Various Bugs
We have a fresh Android build on our hands, that being Android 15 Beta 1. Released just yesterday afternoon, folks are already compiling lists of what’s borked. Thankfully, the lists aren’t too long, though, if anyone was on the fence abo.....»»
iPhone ‘iGBA’ emulator removed from App Store, but we aren’t sure why
Over the weekend, the first handheld console game emulator hit the App Store, following a relaxation in App Store Review Guidelines the week prior. Fast forward 24 hours and the app is gone, pulled from the App Store. However, we aren’t sure why.....»»
Taylor Swift songs back on TikTok after Universal row; AI influencers coming
Taylor Swift songs have returned to TikTok, after a ten-week gap resulting from a dispute between the short video app and Universal Music. That dispute hasn’t ended, but it appears that Swift has reached an individual agreement with TikTok. Sepa.....»»
‘Pirated’ TikTok Clips Help to Promote TV Series, Research Finds
A new academic study shows that condensed video clips of TV shows, posted on services such as TikTok, can serve as free advertising. This means that efforts to take down these 'copyright infringing' or 'pirated' clips may be counterproductive. This t.....»»
Side Hustle or Scam? What to Know About Data Annotation Work
As artificial intelligence evolves, data annotation—or the work done by humans to train AI models—has emerged as a potential way to make money. On TikTok, Reddit, and elsewhere, posts are popping up from users claiming they&rsqu.....»»
The House TikTok Ban Is an Empty Threat
There's no way that the House's attempted TikTok ban can withstand First Amendment scrutiny. Last month, the House of Representatives proudly voted to ban TikTok unless its corporate parent sells the app within six months. But propo.....»»
In the Face of U.S. Ban Threats, TikTok’s Parent Company is More Profitable Than Ever
The Chinese tech giant continues to rake in billions in profits. But a potential U.S. TikTok ban looms. While TikTok faces an uncertain future in the U.S., its Chinese parent company continues to rake in cash. On Wednesday, Bloombe.....»»
Streamers rejoice: TikTok Live is now integrated with Streamlabs
Streamlabs and TikTok announce a collaboration that integrates the two. Streamers will now be able to livestream directly from Streamlabs to TikTok Live. TikTok Live is now integrated with Streamlabs.While previously it was still possible to go.....»»
Taylor Swift"s music returns to TikTok ahead of "The Tortured Poets Department" release
Taylor Swift's music returns to TikTok after Universal Music Group pulled it back in February due to a disagreement over artist compensation. Her new album, 'The Tortured Poets Department' drops on April 19. No, it's not a glitch. Taylor Swift.....»»
Female zebra finches seek mate who sings one song just right
Humans aren't the only living beings who find a singing voice attractive in the opposite sex—songbirds do too. For about a third of the approximately 4,000 songbird species that sing only one song, the features that make these tunes alluring to a p.....»»
Official Spotify song remixing coming, so artists get paid (kinda)
It’s not uncommon for younger music fans to create their own song mixes for social media posts, especially on TikTok. The problem is that artists don’t get paid for these unofficial mixes, and that’s something an upcoming Spotify song remixing.....»»
OK, the eclipse was cool, but those glasses aren"t. Now what?
OK, you hopped on the eclipse bandwagon, did your research and viewed the celestial miracle responsibly. But now what are you going to do with those odd-looking glasses?.....»»
Need to Repair Corrupted Videos? Discover the Power of Repairit!
Have you ever encountered the stress of a corrupt video file? Whether it is a precious moment, an important presentation, or your latest creation intended for YouTube Shorts or TikTok, the corruption of files can frustrate you. To address this, we ne.....»»
Alethea raises $20 million to combat disinformation campaigns
Alethea announced the close of a $20 million Series B funding round led by GV, with participation from Ballistic Ventures, who led Alethea’s Series A funding in 2022. Also participating in the round is Hakluyt Capital, which invests alongside l.....»»
A microbial plastic factory for high-quality green plastic
Engineered bacteria can produce a plastic modifier that makes renewably sourced plastic more processable, more fracture-resistant and highly biodegradable even in seawater. The Kobe University development provides a platform for the industrial-scale,.....»»
Eclipses aren"t just visual spectacles, they are at the heart of scientific efforts to understand distant planets
The total solar eclipse across North America on April 8, 2024, is a stunning and memorable event for everyone in its path. However, eclipses are not just valued for their visual impact, they are at the heart of cutting-edge science......»»
TikTok confirms their own Instagram clone
TikTok has confirmed that they are working on a new app that will allow users to share photos. Sounds familiar, doesn’t it? The post TikTok confirms their own Instagram clone appeared first on Phandroid. It’s probably safe to say that.....»»
New Latrodectus loader steps in for Qbot
New (down)loader malware called Latrodectus is being leveraged by initial access brokers and it looks like it might have been written by the same developers who created the IcedID loader. Malware delivery campaigns “[Latrodectus] was first obse.....»»
Future Xbox Hardware to Carry on Backwards Compatibility
Microsoft goes all-in on backwards compatibility. The post Future Xbox Hardware to Carry on Backwards Compatibility appeared first on Phandroid. In a day and age where digital content and products aren’t always truly owned by consume.....»»