Advertisements


Facebook Says It Plans To Remove Posts With False Vaccine Claims.

Facebook said on Monday that it plans to remove posts with erroneous claims about vaccines from across its platform, including taking down assertions that vaccines cause autism or that it is safer for people to contract Covid-19 than to receive the v.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotFeb 8th, 2021

Apple is researching smart glasses with an internal study, report claims

Apple is reportedly using an internal study to gauge interest in smart glasses as the company continues to develop its own Apple Glass, an eventual successor to Apple Vision Pro.Apple is reportedly exploring Smart Glasses with an internal study.The a.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 5th, 2024

Masimo"s claims falter as Apple defends smartwatch designs in court

Apple and Masimo's patent and trade secret dispute has intensified through lawsuits as Apple defends its innovations and Masimo's claims are rejected in court.Apple Watch UltraApple and medical equipment maker Masimo have been embroiled in lawsuits h.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

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.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Endangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center

Meta's rivals have struck deals to use nuclear power for some data centers. Plans by Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to build an AI data center in the US that runs on nuclear power were.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

Apple is working on a massive MacBook Pro redesign – here’s what we know

Apple just released a new lineup of M4 MacBook Pros, but the company has no plans to rest on its laurels. On the contrary, Mark … The post Apple is working on a massive MacBook Pro redesign – here’s what we know appeared first on BG.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

How the Apple Watch Series 10’s new Wrist Temperature feature helped me when I got sick

There’s no good time to get sick, but it’s especially annoying if it happens when you have big plans, like a vacation or, say, half-marathon … The post How the Apple Watch Series 10’s new Wrist Temperature feature helped me wh.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsNov 4th, 2024

FCC commissioner claims Harris on ‘SNL’ violates ‘equal time’ rule

FCC commissioner claims Harris on ‘SNL’ violates ‘equal time’ rule.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

Kuo: Cheaper ‘Apple Vision’ headset delayed beyond 2027

According to supply chain analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, Apple has delayed its plans to release a more affordable Apple Vision headset in 2025. It’ll take a couple extra years now. more….....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  9to5macRelated NewsNov 3rd, 2024

How and why people spread rumors is key to understanding how false information travels and takes root

On Sept. 20, 2024, a newspaper in Montana reported an issue with ballots provided to overseas voters registered in the state: Kamala Harris was not on the ballot. Election officials were able to quickly remedy the problem, but not before accusations.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

Not believed: Charged with filing false report, Polk teen captured own evidence during rape

Not believed: Charged with filing false report, Polk teen captured own evidence during rape.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 2nd, 2024

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:.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies—implications for global pest control

Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and you'll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady Terminalia catappa trees that l.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Starbucks CEO: Plans underway to pause price increases, remove iced energy drink, make coffee in 4 minutes or less

Starbucks CEO: Plans underway to pause price increases, remove iced energy drink, make coffee in 4 minutes or less.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  yahooRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

RFK Jr. claims Trump promised to put him in charge of NIH, CDC, and more

Trump's transition team lead disavows promises while spouting anti-vax nonsense. Earlier this week, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. used a Zoom call to tell his supporters that Donald Trum.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Finally, a sign of life for Europe’s sovereign satellite Internet constellation

European nations don't want to remain beholden to Starlink, OneWeb, or other networks. The European Commission announced Thursday it plans to sign a contract with the continent's.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsNov 1st, 2024

Apple posts record-breaking Q4 earnings as revenue hits $94.9 billion

Apple today posted its earnings report for the recent September quarter. When the dust settled, the company posted revenue of $94.9 billion and EPS of … The post Apple posts record-breaking Q4 earnings as revenue hits $94.9 billion appeared fir.....»»

Category: gadgetSource:  bgrRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Toxic X users sabotage Community Notes that could derail disinfo, report says

It’s easy for biased users to bury accurate Community Notes, report says. What's the point of recruiting hundreds of thousands of X users to fact-check misleading posts before t.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024

Idaho health district abandons COVID shots amid flood of anti-vaccine nonsense

Prominent anti-vaccine figures convinced the district not to offer COVID shots at all. Residents in the Southwest District Health in Idaho are no longer able to get COVID-19 vacci.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsOct 31st, 2024