Facebook no longer removes posts claiming Covid-19 was manufactured
As reported by Politico, Facebook altered its policy following a Wall Street Journal report of three scientists at the Wuhan Institute of Virology being hospitalized in late 2019 with symptoms similar to those experienced when infected with the virus.....»»
Meta beats suit over tool that lets Facebook users unfollow everything
The tool will likely be released anyway, testing Meta’s litigiousness. Meta has defeated a lawsuit—for now—that attempted to invoke Section 230 protections for a third-party.....»»
Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication......»»
This Deal Takes off 30% from the Fitbit Inspire 3!
The Inspire 3 comes with a slimmer and lighter design and longer battery endurance. The post This Deal Takes off 30% from the Fitbit Inspire 3! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re in the market for a competent fitness tracker to u.....»»
Man sick of crashes sues Intel for allegedly hiding CPU defects
Intel’s faulty 13th- and 14th-gen CPUs trigger lawsuit out for blood. One frustrated customer wants to force Intel to pay untold millions in damages, claiming the company decept.....»»
Brazil"s Amazon posts lowest deforestation in nine years: govt
The Brazilian Amazon experienced its smallest amount of yearly deforestation in nearly a decade, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's government reported Wednesday, in line with its promise to combat forest loss......»»
Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?
In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouT.....»»
Assessing the efficacy of clinical drugs targeting SARS-CoV-2 main protease
Over the last few years, the SARS-CoV-2 virus, responsible for COVID-19, has undergone significant changes, evolving from the original wild-type strains to the highly transmissible omicron variant......»»
Study explores how Rwanda and Ethiopia tried to shape the future of development in Africa
Contemporary economic challenges in Africa appear to be shifting the continent into a new era of development. From COVID-19 to war-induced inflation, many countries in Africa are facing significant economic challenges. The crises of recent years come.....»»
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0.1, no longer allowing downgrades from 18.1
A week after releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.0.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to a previous version of the operating system. more….....»»
Facebook, Nvidia push SCOTUS to limit “nuisance” investor suits after scandals
Facebook, Nvidia ask SCOTUS to narrow legal paths to retrieve investor losses. The Supreme Court will soon weigh two cases that could potentially make it harder for misled investo.....»»
Apple removed iMac option to buy color-matched trackpad and mouse together
Apple’s M4 iMac is available for pre-order ahead of its arrival this Friday, and with USB-C accessories. But some buyers have noticed a change to the purchase process compared to previous iMacs. With the M4 model, you can no longer get both the Mag.....»»
Elon Musk turns X’s block button into a “glorified mute button”
X change lets blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them. X, formerly Twitter, is now letting blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them. "We're.....»»
Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoiding the pitfalls) of your local Buy Nothing group
You might have heard about your local Buy Nothing Project group on Facebook. If not, you probably know someone who's a member. We estimate at least one million Australians are involved as members or live in households with a member (probably their mu.....»»
Computer modeling research reveals the changing history of a global ice sheet
Imagine that a massive ice sheet covered Canada and oozed down over a large part of the northern United States, like icing spilling down the side of a cake. That was the situation somewhere between 19,000 and 26,000 years ago. The ice sheet covered l.....»»
Climate activism is no longer a young person"s game
When Cathy Fulkerson walked into her bank in Reno, Nevada, she was ready to cancel her credit card. Carrying a letter stating her concerns, Fulkerson explained to the manager why she wanted to cut ties: its investments in fossil fuels......»»
MacBook Pro line could major redesign in 2026 for 20th anniversary
Apple will update the current MacBook Pro again in 2025, but those waiting for a significant redesign may have to wait a little longer.The 2023 MacBook Pro was the first to offer a Space Black option.The company often tweaks the hardware of its MacBo.....»»
iOS 18’s best AI tools arrive in December, but Siri has a longer wait
The most notable Apple Intelligence tricks will likely arrive in a month, but Siri's integration with other apps will only materialize around April next year......»»
You can No Longer Buy Pixel Phones in Indonesia
The Indonesian government is shaking things up. The post You can No Longer Buy Pixel Phones in Indonesia appeared first on Phandroid. It looks like the Indonesian government has continued to tighten its grip with regards to foreign smartph.....»»
An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first
An Idaho health department isn"t allowed to give COVID-19 vaccines anymore. Experts say it"s a first.....»»
Tech billionaire Elon Musk"s social media posts have had a "sudden boost" since July, new research reveals
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:.....»»