EU tells Meta to crack down on Israel-Hamas disinfo
The EU has written to Mark Zuckerberg warning him that the platform is being used to spread illegal content......»»
Apple licenses millions of Shutterstock images to train its AI models
Apple has struck a deal to license millions of images from Shutterstock in order to train its AI models.Other tech companies have obtained similar deals from Shutterstock to help develop visual AI engines, including Google, Meta, and Amazon. News of.....»»
Meta relaxes “incoherent” policy requiring removal of AI videos
Meta will stop removing harmless AI videos in July. Enlarge (credit: Francesco Carta fotografo | Moment) On Friday, Meta announced policy updates to stop censoring harmless AI-generated content and instead begin "labelin.....»»
Disney is about to start blocking password sharing, here’s when
Following Netflix’s successful implementation of anti-password sharing features, Disney+ and Hulu will soon follow suit. The company has discussed its plans to crack down on password sharing multiple times, but now CEO Bob Iger has further confirme.....»»
Ancient ocean oxygenation timeline revealed
Dr. Uri Ryb and Dr. Michal Ben-Israel from the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University, along with their collaborators, have made an important discovery in Earth sciences. Their study, published in Nature Communications, introduces a new.....»»
Bird flu flare: Cattle in 5 states now positive as Texas egg farm shuts down
The risk to the general public remains low, federal officials say. Enlarge / Chicken eggs are disposed of at a quarantined farm with bird flu in Israel's northern village of Margaliot on January 3, 2022. (credit: Getty | JALAA M.....»»
We have some bad news for Quest owners
Meta recently announced support for the original Quest VR headset will be ending in August......»»
Are WhatsApp and Facebook down? Here’s what you need to know
Are you having trouble using WhatsApp, Facebook, or other Meta apps. Unfortunately, you aren't alone. Here's everything we know about the ongoing outage......»»
Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are down
Don’t throw your phone out of the window. Whatsapp, Instagram, and other Meta services are facing an outage of some kind for lots of users. more….....»»
PSA: Instagram and Threads both facing outages
If you’re having problems accessing Meta’s Instagram and Threads apps today, you’re not alone. Both services appear to be suffering from an outage that affects your ability to post and interact with content. more….....»»
WhatsApp adds Handy New Feature for Android Users
It looks like this will be the new format going forward, unless Meta decides to switch things up again in the future. The post WhatsApp adds Handy New Feature for Android Users appeared first on Phandroid. While app user interfaces are usu.....»»
WhatsApp Adds Handy New Feature for Android Users
It looks like this will be the new format going forward, unless Meta decides to switch things up again in the future. The post WhatsApp Adds Handy New Feature for Android Users appeared first on Phandroid. While app user interfaces are usu.....»»
AI is making your Candy Crush Saga sessions less frustrating
As criticism against the use of AI in games mounts, developer King tells us how Candy Crush Saga uses the tech to assist developers, not replace them......»»
This deal gets you a Meta Quest 2 for $200, its cheapest price yet
The Meta Quest 2 is an all-in-one virtual reality headset that doesn't need to connect to a PC. It's available for its lowest-ever price of $200 from Best Buy......»»
An ultracompact multimode meta-microscope
Versatility and miniaturization of imaging systems are of great importance in today's information society. Microscopic imaging techniques have always been indispensable for scientific research and disease diagnosis in the biomedical field, which is a.....»»
Prince of Persia creator Jordan Mechner spills details on the series’ two lost games
Gaming icon Jordan Mechner tells us about the failed games that built his successes, including the canceled Princess of Persia......»»
Facebook let Netflix see user DMs, quit streaming to keep Netflix happy: Lawsuit
Facebook Watch, Netflix were allegedly bigger competitors than they let on. Enlarge / A promotional image for Sorry for Your Loss, which was a Facebook Watch original scripted series. (credit: Facebook) Last April, Meta.....»»
A eucharist of sourdough or wafer? What a thousand-year-old religious quarrel tells us about fermentation
A nasty quarrel arose in the 11th century over what kind of bread should be used in holy communion......»»
Microsoft just discovered the next big evolution in displays
A new Microsoft patent tells us that the company is working on a new technology that can dim and brighten individual pixels instead of the entire display......»»
Open Roads is a short family drama video game that leaves a big impact
The short and sweet Open Roads tells a poignant story about the ways that loss can bring us closer together......»»
Microsoft opens a crack in console gaming’s decades-old walled garden
Competing marketplaces like the Epic Games Store could show up on Xbox in the future. Enlarge / Will the fragile Xbox balloon pop if that cage is opened? (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) Since the days of the NES,.....»»