Facebook is a hub of sex trafficking recruitment in the US, report says
“The Internet has become the dominant tool traffickers use to recruit victims." Enlarge (credit: Serhii Ivashchuk/Getty Images) Facebook is the most commonly used social media platform for human sex trafficking recruitment in the US, accordi.....»»
New IRS e-filing rule for cash transactions in effect for dealers
Dealerships that file 10 or more of certain tax forms — such as W-2s and 1099s — had to do so electronically for the 2023 tax year. They also had to go digital with Form 8300, which retailers use to report large cash purchases......»»
Sweden seen through the eyes of the US: Changing perceptions?
Sweden has long had a strong symbolic value in US politics, representing a utopia that has chosen a golden middle way between capitalism and socialism. However, the tone has not always been positive and this image has been criticized. In a new report.....»»
Report finds significant gender and racial inequities in the educational measurement profession
Gender and racially based employment disparities, differences in perceptions of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and workplace discrimination remain significant issues in the field of educational measurement, according to a new report......»»
The PS5 Pro may be coming even sooner than we thought
A new report indicates that the PlayStation 5 Pro may be even closer to release than expected......»»
If you"re a paying X user, Elon Musk wants his Grok AI to write your posts for you, report says
Elon Musk wants X's Grok AI Chatbot to compose users' tweets. Here's why it's such a big problem that even X employees are trying to stop it. Elon Musk has long warned of the dangers of AI. However, it doesn't seem that he's all that concerned.....»»
Tesla to lay off more than 10% of its workforce, report says
Elon Musk's company told managers to identify critical team members, and paused some stock rewards while canceling some employees’ annual reviews......»»
Geopolitical tensions escalate OT cyber attacks
In this Help Net Security interview, Andrew Ginter, VP of Industrial Security at Waterfall Security, discusses operational technology (OT) cyber attacks and their 2024 Threat Report. He examines how global geopolitical tensions and evolving ransomwar.....»»
Americans more willing to pay for climate action after extreme weather
People who personally experience extreme climate events, especially wildfires and hurricanes, are willing to pay significantly more for climate action, even if they report skepticism about human-caused climate change, finds new research from the Univ.....»»
New-car inventory and price changes approach normal in 2023, NADA report shows
The average retail selling price increased 1.6 percent to $47,014 in 2023, marking slower growth than the 9.2 percent increase in 2022......»»
Persistent socioeconomic gaps for Black Californians would take more than 248 years to close unless more is done: Report
Almost two decades ago, the inaugural State of Black California report was the first to provide a comprehensive look at how the material conditions and socioeconomic outcomes for Black Californians fared compared to other racial and ethnic groups......»»
Rocket Report: Delta IV’s grand finale; Angara flies another dummy payload
“We heard loud and clear from customers they wanted these services." Enlarge / The Angara A5 rocket launched this week from Vostochny for the first time. (credit: Roscosmos) Welcome to Edition 6.39 of the Rocket Report.....»»
You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger
Meta has updated Facebook Messenger where it will allow users to send photos in HD, improving on picture quality. The post You can now send HD photos in Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. Usually media files sent over messenge.....»»
What’s next for the Mac Studio and Mac Pro?
In a new report today, Bloomberg offered information on what’s next for the Mac with the advent of M4 processors. The details about Apple’s plans for the future of the Mac Pro and Mac Studio specifically stood out to me. Here are the takeaways......»»
Researchers map 33 new big game migrations across American West
A new set of maps that document the movements of ungulates was published today in the fourth volume of the Ungulate Migrations of the Western United States. The maps in this collaborative U.S. Geological Survey report series reveal the migration rout.....»»
The Mac is on the verge of entering a new era
A new report reveals a new major revamp coming to Macs in the near future with a focus on AI......»»
Facebook Messenger now lets users upload HD photos and larger files
Meta’s Facebook Messenger received an important update this week with a great addition for its users. From now on, users can upload HD photos, as well as other larger files. Read on as we detail what’s new in Facebook Messenger. more….....»»
Apple aiming to release first M4-powered Macs this year with a focus on AI
Apple is planning a major overhaul to its Mac lineup with the advent of the M4 family of chips. According to a new report from Bloomberg, Apple is planning a “new family of in-house processors designed to highlight artificial intelligence.” m.....»»
iPhone 16 Will Be Apple’s First AI-Centric Phone
It’s the elephant in the room at this point, but yet another report suggests Apple is working to bring AI-centric upgrades to this year’s iPhone. Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman has released a report outlining Apple’s plans for the M.....»»
Survey tallies consumer attitudes toward lab-grown meat alternatives
Many consumers view conventional meats as both tastier and healthier than laboratory-grown alternatives, according to the March Consumer Food Insights Report......»»
Americans think AI will harm privacy and elections: Report
Americans are quite worried about the role artificial intelligence will play in both politics and society, according to a new report by the Polarization Research Lab......»»