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.....»»
Does racial resentment motivate confidence in false beliefs?
A new study in Social Science Quarterly found that racial resentment plays a strong role in leading Americans to express confidence in misinformed beliefs about policy issues associated with race or evaluated through racial lenses—such as human-cau.....»»
How female false widow spiders use their "spidey senses" to attract mates—study
When it comes to spider love, female widow spiders hold the key to attracting mates, potentially adjusting their web's attractiveness to lure males, according to new research......»»
False sense of safety undermines good password hygiene
LastPass released findings from its fifth annual Psychology of Password report, which revealed even with cybersecurity education on the rise, password hygiene has not improved. Regardless of generational differences across Boomers, Millennials and Ge.....»»
Azul Vulnerability Detection uncovers known vulnerabilities in Java applications
Azul has released Azul Vulnerability Detection, a new SaaS product that continuously detects known security vulnerabilities that exist in Java applications. By eliminating false positives and with no performance impact, Azul Vulnerability Detection i.....»»
Two major public cloud service providers offer reassurance for server supply chain
With continuous doubt surrounding data center server demands, Microsoft and Google once again reaffirmed their stance that investment in data center construction will remain unchanged, providing reassurance to the server supply chain. However, indust.....»»
Doc who thinks vaccinated people are magnetic is in big trouble with med board
It's unclear if her defense will include putting keys and forks on people's faces. Enlarge / Clevland doctor Sherri Tenpenny gives false testimony on June 8, 2021, saying COVID-19 vaccines magnetize people. (credit: The Ohio Cha.....»»
iOS 16.2 asks for feedback on accidental Emergency SOS activation
Apple's new crash detection feature on iPhone 14 has already worked in real-life incidents, but it's also been triggering false reports. Now Apple is working to cut down on inaccurate reports by trialling a new call for user feedback in iOS 16.2Crash.....»»
AI is changing scientists" understanding of language learning—and raising questions about an innate grammar
Unlike the carefully scripted dialogue found in most books and movies, the language of everyday interaction tends to be messy and incomplete, full of false starts, interruptions and people talking over each other. From casual conversations between fr.....»»
Full-scale Noah"s Ark—a showcase for US creationists
A full-sized model of Noah's Ark sitting in rural Kentucky promotes a worldview that draws visitors from across the United States—that the theory of evolution is false......»»
Rollercoaster repeatedly triggers iPhone 14 Crash Detection
The Crash Detection feature of the iPhone 14 is causing problems for a theme park near Cincinnati, with repeated false-positives from iPhones on rides leading to multiple calls to emergency services.A rollercoaster [Pixabay]Apple's latest iPhone and.....»»
10 of the best horror movies on Hulu to freak you the hell out
Do you want to watch something scary? Well, you horror stan, Hulu is a great place to start looking.Right now, the streaming service has a solid lineup of new and old frights, ranging from recent Hulu originals like False Positive, starring Ilana Gla.....»»
Galaxy S21 October Update Fixes Missing Text Bug on Verizon
The Galaxy S22 almost received Android 13 and One UI 5 yesterday, only to disappoint in another carrier slip-up. Today, the Galaxy S21 and Galaxy Note 20 lines are also getting updates, only without the false hope. The Verizon Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+.....»»
New SEC lawsuit accuses MoviePass executives of fraud
The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) is suing three former MoviePass executives for fraud. The SEC alleges that Theodore Farnsworth and Mitch Lowe misled investors when selling them on the MoviePass business model using false information......»»
TransUnion TruValidate Device Risk with Behavioral Analytics improves fraud detection for businesses
To help limit the more than $100 billion of global sales revenue lost to false positives during the fraud detection process, TransUnion launched TruValidate Device Risk with Behavioral Analytics. The solution is newly fortified by NeuroID’s behavio.....»»
Experts say the iPhone 14’s satellite feature may have a dangerous side effect
The iPhone 14 allows you to send short messages from remote locations, but experts say the feature could also give adventurers a false sense of security......»»
California’s Proposed Law Could Change the Internet
Today, for better or worse, the Internet is a rather free range for children. Websites ask their users’ ages, sure. But virtually anyone who came of age around the rise of the Internet can probably relate a time or 20 when they gave a false birthd.....»»
The iPhone 14’s car crash detection might be a little too good
The new car crash detection system on iPhone 14 has the potential to save lives. However, a false alarm can also be quite scary, especially for your loved ones......»»
Tesla is sued by drivers over alleged false Autopilot, Full Self-Driving claims
Plaintiff Briggs Matsko said Tesla wanted to "generate excitement" about its vehicles, attract investments, boost sales, avoid bankruptcy, drive up its stock price and become a "dominant player" in electric vehicles......»»
Revisiting the adequacy of the economic policy narrative underpinning the Green Revolution
One of the founding narratives of the Green Revolution (a push towards technology-driven modernization of agriculture starting over 50 years ago) has been found to be false, according to a recent analysis by a researcher at the Alliance of Bioversity.....»»
VW "profoundly disappointed" after Mexico factory workers reject union pay deal
VW said outside interests influenced the voting process and impacted the result with false arguments......»»