EU launches probe into disinformation campaigns as X says "hundreds" of Hamas-affiliated accounts removed
X says it has removed "hundreds of Hamas-affiliated accounts" and taken down thousands of posts since the attack on Israel by the Palestinian militant group, even as the European Commission formally opened an investigation into X after a previous war.....»»
DOJ subpoenas Nvidia in deepening AI antitrust probe, report says
DOJ reportedly seeks evidence of alleged unfair supply and pricing of AI chips. Enlarge (credit: BING-JHEN HONG | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) The Department of Justice is reportedly deepening its probe into Nvi.....»»
NHTSA ends probe involving 1.3 million GM vehicles
Investigations began following reports of faulty seat belt cables detaching and increasing injury risks......»»
Disinformation thrives on division in our cities
In extraordinary times of rapid information production and sharing, distrust and disruption, disinformation is having an increasing impact on cities. And cities are on the front line of disinformation response strategies......»»
Proofpoint launches NIST-inspired framework to tackle data loss prevention challenges
Proofpoint launched a proprietary, partner-friendly, end-to-end information protection framework, providing organizations access to expertise, industry benchmark data and proven methodology in designing, implementing and maturing data loss prevention.....»»
Under US pressure, Mexico probes loggerhead sea turtle deaths
Scientists in Mexico are investigating the deaths of hundreds of loggerhead sea turtles in recent years, a species considered at risk of extinction in the wild, according to officials......»»
Is Google Making a Mistake with the Pixel 9a’s Rumored Modem?
The 9a might use an older modem when it launches. The post Is Google Making a Mistake with the Pixel 9a’s Rumored Modem? appeared first on Phandroid. One of the biggest upgrades that this year’s Pixel 9 series comes with is the.....»»
FineWoven won"t be missed, but it should be remembered
Apple is likely to kill off its FineWoven range of cases and bands when the iPhone 16 launches. Most of you still shouldn't buy them while stocks last, they were at least a valiant attempt to replace leather.Apple FineWoven case reviewIt's not a surp.....»»
iPhone 16 rumors vs iPhone 13 - a comparison for upgraders
The average time between iPhone upgrades is three years, and that means when the iPhone 16 launches, iPhone 13 owners will be in that window. Here's what an upgrade from Apple's three-year-old smartphone to the latest practically means.A render of th.....»»
Chinese influence campaigns targeted US voters, research finds
Chinese backed campaigns pushed propaganda and spam content on social media.....»»
India launches flood warning systems at Himalayan glacial lakes
India is setting up high-tech warning systems at nearly 200 Himalayan glacial lakes at risk of bursting their banks, a deadly threat exacerbated by climate change, disaster officials said Tuesday......»»
Researcher reads hundreds of diary entries to quantify the restorative power of Scotland"s lochs and rivers
In October 2021, a man recreated a walk he first completed 62 years ago by climbing just under 3,000 feet to reach the summit of Beinn Damh on the north-west coast of Scotland. The steep ridge walk provided unobstructed views across Loch Damh and Loc.....»»
FAA lets SpaceX get back to launches, but Polaris Dawn awaits good weather
SpaceX got the OK to fly again from the Federal Aviation Administration and didn't waste any time knocking out launches from both Florida and California early Saturday, but the crewed Polaris Dawn launch remains on hold because of weather......»»
Cells use alternative splicing to regulate gene expression, research suggests
Alternative splicing is a genetic process where different segments of genes are removed, and the remaining pieces are joined together during transcription to messenger RNA (mRNA). This mechanism increases the diversity of proteins that can be generat.....»»
Unlocking exotic new beer flavors using genetics
One of my favorite summer pastimes is enjoying a cold beer in a bar with friends after work. But not just any beer—it has to be a lager. And I am not alone. With its crisp and refreshing profile, lager accounts for more than 90% of the global beer.....»»
Data from space probes show that Alfvén waves drive the acceleration and heating of the solar wind
By studying data from NASA's Parker Solar Probe and the ESA Solar Orbiter, an international team of astrophysicists has found that Alfvén waves drive the acceleration and heating of the solar wind......»»
SpaceX cleared to fly Falcon 9 rocket after landing mishap
US regulators on Friday cleared SpaceX to restart launching its stalwart Falcon 9 rocket, as a probe continues into a rare mishap this week during a first-stage booster landing......»»
Australian sauna helps save frogs from flesh-eating fungus
Hundreds of endangered Australian Green and Golden Bell frogs huddle inside a sauna, shielded from Sydney's winter chill......»»
Verdy launches limited edition ‘Vear Toy’ bear that holds the new Beats Pill
Apple recently relaunched the with a lot of improvements compared to the original model, and the company has been using the iconic Beats Pill Dudes characters to promote the speaker. Unfortunately, the Dude-shaped holders have remained in the past,.....»»
Contact Syncing Arrives for WhatsApp on Android
Multiple accounts on a single device are coming soon, hopefully. The post Contact Syncing Arrives for WhatsApp on Android appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re on WhatsApp’s beta version, then you might want to check the lates.....»»
EU investigating if Telegram played down user numbers to avoid regulation
The new probe is separate from the French investigation into the platform. Enlarge (credit: NurPhoto via Getty) Brussels is investigating whether Telegram breached EU digital rules by failing to provide accurate user num.....»»