Hide or show the Likes? Instagram and Facebook are giving some users the choice
Instagram has been experimenting with hiding the Like count since 2019. It’s long been known that the pressure some people feel to get huge numbers of Likes can lead to mental health issues, especially in those teens who equate social media popular.....»»
Unfollow Everything lawsuit could change the way we use social media apps
A court is being asked to decide whether or not Meta has a legal obligation to allow the use of Unfollow Everything – a browser tool which effectively empties your Facebook feed. The idea behind the tool is that instead of being sucked into an e.....»»
Bitwarden Authenticator protects online services and applications
Bitwarden launched a standalone app for two-factor authentication (2FA) to protect online services and applications from unauthorized access. Bitwarden Authenticator generates and stores time-based one-time passwords (TOTP), enabling all users to add.....»»
AI-driven phishing attacks deceive even the most aware users
Vishing and deepfake phishing attacks are on the rise as attackers leverage GenAI to amplify social engineering tactics, according to Zscaler. AI automates and personalizes various aspects of the attack process AI-driven phishing attacks leverage AI.....»»
Why the 2024 iPad Pro, M4 or not, will finally replace my 2018 model
I’m someone who likes to replace my devices often, always getting the latest and greatest of what Apple produces. One glaring exception has been the iPad. I used to buy nearly every new generation, a trend that continued after I made the iPad my pr.....»»
Snapchat adds editable chats, emoji reactions, new AI features
Today, Snap announced a host of feature updates coming to Snapchat that are sure to make its users happy. The two standout improvements center around messaging: editable messages and emoji reactions. These join a handful of service-wide enhancements.....»»
How to turn off Activity Status on Instagram
Your Instagram Activity Status is a small feature that tells everyone when you last used the app. Want to turn it off? Here's how......»»
Mazda teases an EV Mazda6 sedan with China show car
Mazda plans to launch a second battery-electric vehicle this year. The Mazda EZ-6 sedan is bound for China but could foreshadow how the Japanese company handles a wave of global EVs eventually landing in the U.S......»»
If you have to watch one Hulu show this May, stream this one
If you have to watch one Hulu show this May, stream this gripping true crime thriller starring a former Spider-Man and a Normal People star......»»
Will Apple Release iOS 17.4.2 for iPhone?
With iOS 17 problems making headlines recently, iPhone users might be wondering if Apple will release an iOS 17.4.2 update. Over the course of April, we outlined many of the issues plaguing Apple’s iOS 17.4.1 update and the iPhone models that r.....»»
Samsung Galaxy Android 14 Update Info (May, 2024)
Samsung’s Galaxy Android 14 update is rolling out which means we’re getting questions from Galaxy smartphone and tablet users. We’ll answer as many as we can in this guide. Our roadmap will help you set proper expectations as Samsun.....»»
Apple"s iOS 18 to streamline task management with unified events and reminders
Apple is testing improvements that will allow iPhone and Mac users to more intuitively manage their numerous Reminders and Calendar events with iOS 18 and macOS 15, AppleInsider has learned.Apple Calendar and Reminders get tighter integrations with m.....»»
CenturyLink left users with no service for two months, then billed them $239
Yet again, CenturyLink failed to fix a long outage until Ars emailed the company. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Telecom provider CenturyLink left a couple in Oregon without landline phone service for two.....»»
Scientists show that there is indeed an "entropy" of quantum entanglement
Bartosz Regula from the RIKEN Center for Quantum Computing and Ludovico Lami from the University of Amsterdam have shown, through probabilistic calculations, that there is indeed, as had been hypothesized, a rule of entropy for the phenomenon of quan.....»»
WhatsApp is starting to gain more popularity in the US
It looks like WhatsApp has started to see explosive growth in the US market, with a double digit increase in daily users. The post WhatsApp is starting to gain more popularity in the US appeared first on Phandroid. The mobile messaging sce.....»»
Instagram shows love to smaller accounts that post original content
Instagram is adjusting its algorithm in a move that will give more prominence to smaller accounts that post original content......»»
New Apple Pencil Update is Out, Here’s How to Update
Apple occasionally pushes new software to the Apple Pencil. In this guide we’ll show Apple Pencil users how to keep the device updated with the most up-to-date firmware. Apple Pencil updates aren’t as frequent as updates for iPhone and Ma.....»»
Scientists show that ancient village adapted to drought, rising seas
Around 6,200 BCE, the climate changed. Global temperatures dropped, sea levels rose and the southern Levant, including modern-day Israel, the Palestinian territories, Jordan, Lebanon, southern Syria and the Sinai desert, entered a period of drought......»»
Low-intensity grazing is locally better for biodiversity but challenging for land users, study shows
A team of researchers led by the German Centre for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv), Leipzig University (UL), and the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) has investigated the motivation and potential incentives for and challenge.....»»
HP is practically giving away this QHD conferencing display
The HP Z24m G3 QHD conferencing display, which offers helpful conferencing features with its 24-inch Quad HD screen, is available from HP for a very cheap $150......»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»