First on CNN: LinkedIn knows there are fake accounts on its site. Now it wants to help users spot them
In recent months, bots have been top of mind for many who track the social media industry, thanks to Elon Musk's attempt to use the prevalence of fake and spam accounts to get out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter. But bots aren't just a challen.....»»
Secrets of Maya child sacrifice at Chichén Itzá uncovered using ancient DNA
After analyzing the remains of 64 ancient sacrificed individuals, most of whom were children, researchers have revealed new details about human sacrifice at the ancient Maya site of Chichén Itzá......»»
Week in review: JetBrains GitHub plugin vulnerability, 20k FortiGate appliances compromised
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Users of JetBrains IDEs at risk of GitHub access token compromise (CVE-2024-37051) JetBrains has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-37051) tha.....»»
Sonos removes a promise to not sell personal data, gets busted by users
Audio hardware maker Sonos has removed a promise from its US user agreement that it wouldn't sell users' personal information, which went unnoticed until eagle-eyed users spotted the change.Sono users are angry about recent changes to the lineup's ap.....»»
tvOS 18 Officially Supports These Apple TV Models
With all the attention on iOSS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and even watchOS 11, Apple TV users may have missed the tvOS 18 announcement. At WWDC 2024, Apple confirmed the next version of tvOS, the operating system that powers the company’s digital.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things to Know
The macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the pre-release software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as.....»»
Huge telehealth fraud indictment may wreak havoc for Adderall users, CDC warns
The consequences are dangerous, possibly even deadly, for patients across the US. Enlarge / Ten milligram tablets of the hyperactivity drug, Adderall, made by Shire Plc, is shown in a Cambridge, Massachusetts pharmacy Thursday, J.....»»
AI enables faster, more effective antibiotic treatment of sepsis
Sepsis is a life-threatening infection complication and accounts for 1.7 million hospitalizations and 350,000 deaths annually in the U.S. Fast and accurate diagnosis is critical, as mortality risk increases up to 8% every hour without effective treat.....»»
Microsoft delays Windows Recall rollout, more security testing needed
Microsoft is delaying the release of Recall, a controversial Windows 11 feature that will allow users to search their computer for specific content that has previously been viewed by them. A preview of Recall should have been broadly available on Jun.....»»
HomeKit now lets you manually set what device is your Home Hub in iOS 18
HomeKit is giving users more choice about what controls the smart home network in iOS 18, by selecting what device acts as the active Home Hub.HomeKit's Home app on iOSHomeKit prefers to have a Home Hub, a device designated as the main point of conta.....»»
iOS 18: iPhone 15 Users Found a Feature That Will Be Helpful in a Pinch
iOS 18 beta testers continue to discover new features lurking within the operating system and the latest one could be helpful in a pinch. While much of the talk about iOS 18 has been about Apple Intelligence and the new customization options, Apple&#.....»»
Shadow of the Erdtree: Pre-Load & Download Size Info & Tips
Shadow of the Erdtree’s release is close and that means Xbox, PlayStation, and PC users will soon able to download the DLC. As expected, the game requires a very sizable chunk of free space. FromSoftware’s first, and potentially last, Eld.....»»
iOS 17.5.1 Problems Stack Up, iOS 17.6 Still MIA
iOS 17.5.1 problems continue to pile up for iPhone users. And with iOS 17.6 MIA, we still don’t know when Apple’s next batch of bug fixes will arrive. It’s been nearly a month since Apple last released a new version of iOS 17 and co.....»»
“Simulation of keyboard activity” leads to firing of Wells Fargo employees
With worker surveillance on the rise, vendors sell devices to fake keyboard and mouse movement. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Last month, Wells Fargo terminated over a dozen bank employees following an investigation int.....»»
AWS adds passkey support to boost MFA protection
FIDO2 passkeys add an extra layer of protection for AWS accounts, particularly good against phishing......»»
Jeep planning sub-$25,000 Renegade EV as it targets 1.5 million global sales
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares has said the sweet spot for affordable EVs is around $25,000. Jeep plans to undercut that price with an electric Renegade around 2027......»»
My favorite macOS Sequoia feature so far might be the old-timey Mac wallpaper
Combo wallpaper-screen saver is a walk down memory lane for classic Mac users. Enlarge / The classic Mac OS wallpaper in macOS 15 Sequoia mimics the monochrome user interfaces used in System 1 through 6. (credit: Apple).....»»
Google’s abuse of Fitbit continues with web app shutdown
Users say the app, which is now the only Fitbit interface, lacks matching features. Enlarge (credit: Fitbit) Google's continued abuse of the Fitbit brand is continuing with the shutdown of the web dashboard. Fitbit.com.....»»
New Stable Diffusion 3 release excels at AI-generated body horror
Users react to mangled SD3 generations and ask, "Is this release supposed to be a joke?" Enlarge / An AI-generated image created using Stable Diffusion 3 of a girl lying in the grass. (credit: HorneyMetalBeing) On Wednes.....»»
Gaming historians preserve what’s likely Nintendo’s first US commercial
Mego's "Time Out" spot pitched Nintendo's Game & Watch handhelds under a different name. Enlarge / "So slim you can play it anywhere." (credit: VGHF) Gamers of a certain age may remember Nintendo's Game & Watch line, wh.....»»
Eye Tracking lets you navigate iOS 18 without touching your iPhone
Apple's Eye Tracking tech offers a new way for iPhone and iPad owners to interact with their devices. The first appearance in iOS 18 demonstrates how powerful it can be to some users.Eye Tracking in Settings for iOS 18In May, Apple revealed some of t.....»»