Facebook"s success was built on algorithms. Can they also fix it?
For billions of people around the world, Facebook can be a source for cute baby pictures, vaccine misinformation and everything in between — and all of it surfaces in our feeds with the help of algorithms......»»
Tapbacks are better in iOS 18’s Messages app, but they need one key fix
One of the Messages app’s most-used features, Tapbacks, got a big upgrade in iOS 18. The standard tapbacks were redesigned, and you can now use any emoji as a tapback. But there’s one tapback fix that’s become more needed than ever, and I hope.....»»
Physicists create the first fully mechanical qubit
A team of physicists at ETH Zürich has built the first-ever working mechanical qubit. In their paper published in the journal Science, the group describes their novel idea for creating such a qubit and how well it has worked during testing......»»
Resilience index needed to keep us within planet"s "safe operating space," say researchers
Researchers are calling for a 'resilience index' to be used as an indicator of policy success instead of the current focus on GDP. They say that GDP ignores the wider implications of development and provides no information on our ability to live with.....»»
What a name: Amazfit T-Rex 3 is a rugged outdoor smartwatch packed with features
The new Amazfit T-Rex 3 rugged smartwatch was built for the great outdoor and enthralling adventures. Learn all about it here......»»
Clean Energy Is Bringing Electricity to Many in the Navajo Nation
Thousands of homes in Navajo and other tribal lands don’t have access to electricity. A $200-million federal funding effort aims to fix that problem with solar power and other clean energy.....»»
The U.S. Must Lead the Global Fight against Superbugs
Antimicrobial resistance could claim 39 million lives by 2050, yet the pipeline for new antibiotics is drying up. U.S. policy makers can help fix it.....»»
AirPods Pro lawsuit says Apple didn’t fix the crackles and ANC faults
Back in 2020, Apple admitted that some AirPods Pro units suffered from both crackling sounds, and faults in the Active Noise Cancellation feature. The company launched a recall program which allowed customers to return their AirPods and have them rep.....»»
EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace
EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Meta has been fined nearly 800 million euros ($844.6 million) by Brussels after regulators accused.....»»
ChatGPT’s success could have come sooner, says former Google AI researcher
A co-author of Attention Is All You Need reflects on ChatGPT's surprise and Google's conservatism. In 2017, eight machine-learning researchers at Google released a groundbreaking.....»»
Amazon Fire TV Omni gets mini-LED backlighting and interactive ambient experiences
Amazon-built Fire TV Omni TVs are now available with mini-LED backlighting, Dolby Atmos, and sensors for interactive Ambient Experiences......»»
Words With Friends is chasing Wordle’s success with new daily puzzle games
Zynga's Words With Friends is about to be a lot more than just a Scrabble clone as four new games have come to the popular app......»»
Dragon Age: The Veilguard and the choices you make while saving the world
“Events are weaving together quickly. The fate of the world shall be decided.” BioWare’s reputation as a AAA game development studio is built on three pillars: world-buildin.....»»
FBI confirms China-linked cyber espionage involving breached telecom providers
After months of news reports that Chinese threat actors have breached the networks of US telecommunications and internet service providers, the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) have confirmed the success of the atta.....»»
How a Windows zero-day was exploited in the wild for months (CVE-2024-43451)
CVE-2024-43451, a Windows zero-day vulnerability for which Microsoft released a fix on November 2024 Patch Tuesday, has been exploited since at least April 2024, ClearSky researchers have revealed. About the vulnerability CVE-2024-43451 affects all s.....»»
How skills from hospitality and tourism can propel careers beyond the industry
Far from the stereotype of low-wage, low-skill positions, hospitality and tourism jobs could be powerful launchpads for broader career success, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. Researchers believe that working in these roles cu.....»»
How to play co-op in Lego Horizon Adventures
Lego games are built for co-op, and Lego Horizon Adventures is no different. Here's how you can go on this journey with a partner in just a few simple steps......»»
Tesla is recalling 2,431 Cybertrucks, and this time there’s no software fix
Owners of the affected trucks will require replacement hardware. Tesla has issued yet another recall for the angular, unpainted Cybertruck. This is the sixth recall affecting the.....»»
This premium smart lock is small, stylish, and among the fastest on the market
The Nuki Smart Lock Ultra is remarkably fast, unlocking doors in under 2 seconds. It also features a built-in battery designed around on-door charging......»»
Fortnite OG is bringing back the shooter’s original map for good
After the immense success of Fortnite OG last year, Epic Games is bringing back the mode for good......»»
Cacti are surprisingly fragile, and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders
Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our offices and homes. Their success in both environments comes down to extreme adaptations for surviving with little water—wh.....»»