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......»»
While we wait for a Dodge EV, the Hornet R/T plug-in is the next best thing
The Dodge Hornet R/T is Dodge's first crack at a plug-in hybrid, and it could be a sign of what's to come from Dodge in the future. Is it a good sign?.....»»
Chicken whisperers: Humans crack the clucking code
A University of Queensland-led study has found humans can tell if chickens are excited or displeased, just by the sound of their clucks......»»
PSA: Here’s a Facebook data-gathering tool you’ll want to disable
As Meta faces increasing legal scrutiny over Facebook data-gathering to serve personalized ads, its latest tactic is to claim that a feature is really intended to help users … more….....»»
Intel may be ready to launch a new monster CPU
A leaked image tells us that Intel may have a new desktop CPU in the works, and it's going to be the best CPU to date......»»
How archaeologists reconstructed the burning of Jerusalem in 586 BCE
Hebrew bible is only surviving account of siege that laid waste to Solomon's Temple. Enlarge (credit: Assaf Peretz/Israel Antiquities Authority) There's rarely time to write about every cool science-y story that comes.....»»
Spatial computing went public this year, but the true test is ahead
In 2023, Apple announced its first spatial computer, Meta wowed us with mixed-reality gaming, and smart glasses improved -- 2024 will be even better......»»
Study of Mongolian Arc adds to mystery surrounding its purpose
A team of archaeologists at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem in Israel, working with a colleague from the National University of Mongolia, has conducted a study of the 405-km wall system in eastern Mongolia known as the Mongolian Arc in order to le.....»»
Hamas used horrific sexual violence, raping and mutilating Israeli women and girls on October 7: NYT
Hamas used horrific sexual violence, raping and mutilating Israeli women and girls on October 7: NYT.....»»
I collect marsupial scat—and a crack team of volunteers across Australia helps me out
I thought convincing my husband of the merits of my returning to study just as he had retired would be a very tricky sell. So his enthusiasm for the idea caught me by surprise......»»
Apple"s July 2023 in review: Goldman Sachs wants out of Apple Card, Threads, Underdogs and more
July 2023 saw Twitter become X, Threads briefly become a Twitter rival, and Apple's Underdogs return — but none of it mattered because apparently Android was finally better than iOS, so there.Apple launched a new Underdogs video and Meta launched T.....»»
What octopus DNA tells us about Antarctic ice sheet collapse
If we want to understand the future, it's often useful to look at the past. And even more useful if you use octopus DNA to peer into worlds long gone......»»
I tried Microsoft Office on my Quest 3 and came away disappointed
Microsoft Office apps are now available on the Quest 3, but how good is the experience and is it different than using Microsoft365 in Meta's browser?.....»»
Meta"s censorship of Palestine content is "systemic," Human Rights Watch finds
HRW's new report claims Instagram and Facebook have "increasingly silenced voices in support of Palestine" amid the war in Gaza. Meta has engaged in "systemic online censorship" and its "policies and practices have been silencing voices in supp.....»»
Best Buy Drops tells you about high-profile products going on sale, limited edition releases, and more before they drop
The Best Buy Drops tab on the Best Buy app alerts you about high-profile products going on sale soon, upcoming limited edition releases, and more. Past Drops have included the Apple Ultra Watch 2, Shark FlexStyle, and Xbox Series X. UPDATE:.....»»
Ray-Ban Meta glasses convinced me to believe in smart glasses
Smart glasses aren’t a new thing, in fact, they’ve been around for a long time. But over the years, companies have been working on improving them, or at least trying to make them mainstream. Meta is one of the companies trying to do this, and I d.....»»
Dynamic interactive bitwise meta-holography with ultra-high computational and display frame rates
Computer-generated holography (CGH) represents a cutting-edge technology that employs computer algorithms to dynamically reconstruct virtual objects. This technology has found extensive applications across diverse fields such as three-dimensional dis.....»»
EU will hold 3 major porn sites to same regulations as Meta, X
Xvideos, Pornhub, and Stripchat face curbs on age verification, content moderation. Enlarge (credit: ToolX via Getty Images) Three of the world’s biggest pornography sites will be hit with new regulatory curbs includin.....»»
Law restricting social media use by children provokes lawsuit; TikTok, Meta, X, Snap
A first-of-its-kind law restricting social media use by children has been challenged by an industry group representing TikTok, Meta, X, and Snap. The NetChoice trade group argues that the law introduced by Utah, and which other states plan to emul.....»»
Tongue-tracking in VR has arrived
Tongues are wagging about a new Meta Quest 3 extension that lets you blow raspberries at your friends via face-tracking extended to tongue-tracking......»»
After seeing the struggle of Palestinians in Gaza, TikTok users are learning about Islam
The ongoing conflict in Gaza between Hamas and Israel is playing out on screens like never before. Through social media, millions are witnessing the violence that has killed thousands since Oct. 7......»»