False Reassurance
The Covid crisis has generated an extraordinary amount of what I like to call “false reassurance.” Consider how many times you heard something general like the following some time in 2020. Everything is going to be ok. We will get through.....»»
5 stories about Boston attacks that are false
Whether malicious or accidental, fake stories about the Boston attack have gone viral on social media......»»
How Reuters used AirTags to reveal Dow’s false recycling promises
We’ve seen countless clever use cases of Apple’s AirTag item trackers, but nothing quite like this one. As part of an investigative report into recycling practices of Dow Inc and the Singapore government, a Reuters reporter planted hidden AirTag.....»»
After defending false data, Comcast admits another FCC broadband map mistake
Comcast could have avoided giving false data to FCC by checking its own website. Enlarge / A Comcast Xfinity service van in San Ramon, California on February 25, 2020. (credit: Getty Images | Smith Collection/Gado ) Com.....»»
Noble false widows: The tiny spiders taking a big bite out of British and Irish wildlife
Over the last two decades, an uninvited guest has made an appearance in and around homes throughout western Europe, including Britain and Ireland, as well as west Asia and the Pacific coast of North and South America......»»
Starlink, Verizon, and T-Mobile made shaky claims on FCC coverage map
Starlink claimed areas it doesn't serve; Verizon data undermined by network limits. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Andrey Denisyuk) Multiple Internet service providers have submitted false availability data to the feder.....»»
Comcast gave false map data to FCC—and didn’t admit it until Ars got involved
Comcast insisted false data was correct; error seems to affect dozens of homes. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Matthew Hillier can't get Comcast service at his home in Arvada, Colorado. But that didn't st.....»»
How Musk beat Tesla fraud lawsuit: Juror says case relied too much on tweets
Jury sided with Musk despite judge ruling his Tesla tweets were false and reckless. Enlarge / Elon Musk attends the 2022 Met Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 2, 2022, in New York City. (credit: Getty Images | Dimitr.....»»
First responders slam false iPhone Crash Detection alerts: ‘I’m struggling to get my daily job done’
A number of recent stories have shed light on the growing pressure that false Emergency SOS calls from iPhone and Apple Watch are putting on 911 dispatchers and first responders. The New York Times is the latest to report on this issue, with a focus.....»»
AAPL investors unconcerned by earnings, following Cook’s reassurance
While Apple earnings were even worse than analysts had expected, AAPL investors were only temporarily spooked. At the time of writing, the stock has been mostly hovering right around yesterday’s closing price, and is currently heading up. Aftermar.....»»
ISP admits lying to FCC about size of network to block funding to rivals
ISP gave FCC false coverage information to prevent others from getting grants. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Ryan Grewell, who runs a small wireless Internet service provider in Ohio, last month received.....»»
iPhone crash detection feature makes 100 false calls in a month to Japanese Alps emergency services
One of the touted features of the iPhone 14 was the addition of Crash Detection, which is meant to call emergency services if the phone detects the user has been involved in a serious car crash. However, ever since the phones were released, we have.....»»
iPhone 14 Crash Detection false positives are now a problem in Japan
False positives by the Crash Detection system in the iPhone 14 series is causing problems in Japan, with fire departments near skiing areas dealing with more emergency call-outs than normal due to the automated calls.[Mati Mango/Pexels]The Fire and D.....»»
Migrants don"t cause crime rates to increase, but false perceptions endure anyway
Immigration is a critical topic in contemporary political and academic debates. Politicians and the general population alike in countries around the world have often shown hostility towards immigrants......»»
iPhone’s Crash Detection is still firing off false calls
The Crash Detection feature on the iPhone 14 and newer Apple Watches is continuing to cause issues for first responders based in ski resorts and elsewhere......»»
Blizzard studio halts union plans amid alleged management meddling [Updated]
Activision says allegations of CEO's "confrontational tactics" are "totally false." Enlarge / A scene from Proletariat's Spellbreak illustrating union members dodging alleged management interference. Last month, worker.....»»
Musk testifies, claims tweet that judge ruled false was “absolutely truthful”
Musk testifies he could have used SpaceX shares to fund taking-Tesla-private deal. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson / Duncan Hull / Getty) Elon Musk spent a full day on the witness stand today to discuss the infamous "fund.....»»
Ford dealer’s security cameras thwart false claims
The security system has saved Gjovik Ford in Plano, Ill., $3,000 to $4,000 a month on scratch and dent repairs that customers used to accuse workers of causing......»»
Musk testifies in fraud trial, points out that not everyone believes what he says
Musk denies impact on Tesla stock price in case over false "funding secured" tweet. Enlarge / Tesla CEO Elon Musk leaves court during the SolarCity trial in Wilmington, Delaware, on July 12, 2021. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomber.....»»
Musk jury should be warned ahead of his testimony, lawyers tell judge
The Tesla CEO is scheduled to testify as early as Friday at the trial in San Francisco. In a pretrial ruling the judge handling the case determined Musk’s tweets were false and reckless – and instructed jurors to “assume” the same......»»
Siri pulled a false alarm at the gym and caused 15 armed police officers to show up
So what happened was… kind of unbelievable. Siri on an Apple Watch called emergency services from a gym in Australia, prompting 15 armed police officers to show up expecting an active shooter. What has to be the most unlikely set of circumstances.....»»