How a fake juror in Depp vs. Heard trial went viral on TikTok
A man purporting to be a member of the seven-person jury that deliberated in the Johnny Depp vs. Amber Heard trial made a series of posts on TikTok last week about what he claimed were his insights from the high-profile trial that captivated the worl.....»»
Dice snakes found to use a variety of techniques to more effectively fake their own deaths
A pair of biologists at the University of Belgrade, in Serbia, has found that dice snakes use a variety of techniques to fool predators into believing they have died. In their paper published in the journal Biology Letters, Vukašin Bjelica and Ana G.....»»
Study discovers cellular activity that hints recycling is in our DNA
Although you may not appreciate them, or have even heard of them, throughout your body, countless microscopic machines called spliceosomes are hard at work. As you sit and read, they are faithfully and rapidly putting back together the broken informa.....»»
3 underrated Amazon Prime Video movies you should watch this weekend (May 10-12)
From an underrated thriller with Johnny Depp to a Robin Williams comedy, these Amazon Prime Video movies are among the best you can check out this weekend......»»
How to play left-handed in Counter-Strike 2
Southpaws, your cries have been heard! Counter-Strike 2 now lets you play as a leftie, and all it takes is a few small steps in the settings menu to set it up......»»
TikTok is about to start labeling your AI-generated content automatically
The accessibility of AI is on the rise, and with it, content platforms now have to grapple with how to handle the potential issues AI can introduce. A new report indicates that TikTok is about to ramp up its efforts in AI transparency. It will do.....»»
British And Irish Science Influencers on TikTok
@scientificblonde The Scientific Blonde TikTok account has nearly 35,000 followers and promotes women’s health science. The videos, hosted by Kellie, a specialist biomedical scientist in histopathology, address topics such as fertility, childbi.....»»
Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you"ve likely never heard of
Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritize the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without algorithms......»»
TikTok is suing the US government, arguing that banning it is unconstitutional
Bytedance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing the US government, arguing that the threatened ban is unconstitutional. The company had previously said it would do so, though it had been unclear whether it would follow through. The company is fi.....»»
Nintendo vs. Garry’s Mod: Dissecting the ‘Fake’ Domain Behind All the Chaos
Facepunch Studios has confirmed that years of Nintendo-related uploads are being deleted from Steam Workshop in response to takedown notices linked to Garry's Mod. What began as rumors of a Nintendo DMCA takedown campaign, suddenly shifted towards a.....»»
Newspapers Sue OpenAI for Copyright Infringement and ‘Fake News’ Hallucinations
Microsoft and OpenAI face yet another lawsuit for alleged copyright infringement. Eight newspapers, including the New York Daily News, Chicago Tribune and the Denver Post, accuse the companies of training ChatGPT models on their content without permi.....»»
Russian State Media is Posting More on TikTok Ahead of the U.S. Presidential Election, Study Says
Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of TikTok and are getting more engagement on the short-form video platform ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Russian state-affiliated accounts have boosted their use of.....»»
TikTok Sues U.S. to Block Law That Could Ban the Social Media Platform
The lawsuit filed on Tuesday may be setting up what could be a protracted legal fight over TikTok's future in the United States. TikTok and its Chinese parent company ByteDance are suing the U.S. over a law that would ban the popula.....»»
Study underscores new strategies to fight drug-resistant bacteria
Several billion years ago, a genetic arms race began between bacteria and their viral killers. This seemingly eternal struggle continues today, with implications for diseases killing tens of thousands of people around the world each year......»»
TikTok and its Chinese owner sue US government over “foreign adversary” law
Law curtails "massive amounts of protected speech," TikTok and ByteDance allege. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) TikTok and its owner ByteDance today sued the federal government to block the "Foreign Adversary.....»»
"Doing your own research" can make fake news seem believable
While it's healthy to question what we see and hear in the media, those quick internet searches to fact-check news stories can unexpectedly backfire and lead people to believe false stories, according to the director of the University of Oregon's und.....»»
Ransomware operations are becoming less profitable
As the number of real (and fake) victims of ransomware gangs continues to rise, the number of ransomware payments is falling, along with the average ransom payment. The reasons behind this decrease are many: increased cyber resilience of organization.....»»
iPhone 17 ‘Slim’ will reportedly feature a new 6.55-inch display
Today in a subscriber-only post, analyst Ross Young reported that he and his team have heard rumblings about a new iPhone display size being introduced with 2025’s iPhone 17 lineup. This new display size would take the spot of the current iPhone.....»»
iPhone 17 Rumors Arrive Ahead of iPhone 16
A slew of iPhone 17 rumors have emerged ahead of the iPhone 16 launch in the fall and well ahead of the iPhone 17’s presumed launch in 2025. We have already heard a bit about Apple’s plans for the 2025 iPhone and today analysts Jeff Pu an.....»»
How to spot fake online reviews (with a little help from AI)
Before you buy something, or visit a new restaurant, or see a new film, you may be tempted to check out the online reviews. Researching what strangers think of the things we might like has become a familiar part of the modern consumer experience......»»
iPhone 16 Pro: latest news, rumors and everything we know so far
Here's everything we've heard so far about Apple's rumored iPhone 16 Pro device, from its release date to its features......»»