How Facebook and Google Actually Fund the Creation of Misinformation
MIT's Technology Review shares data from a Facebook-run tool called CrowdTangle. It shows that by 2018 in the nation of Myanmar (population: 53 million), " All the engagement had instead gone to fake news and clickbait websites. "In a country where.....»»
Google Pixel 9: 10 Useful Tips and Tricks for You!
If you're a first-time Pixel owner or a newcomer to Android, then we've put together this list of handy tips and tricks. The post Google Pixel 9: 10 Useful Tips and Tricks for You! appeared first on Phandroid. While it’s a bit more &.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 11, 2024 – Apple Vision Pro news, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Level u.....»»
Xbox plans to set up shop on Android devices if court order holds
Google has already said it plans to appeal the ruling that would let Xbox in. After a US court ruled earlier this week that Google must open its Play Store to allow for third-part.....»»
Latest Google experiment shows you full recipes in search results
It seems that Google is trying to make you stay on its page longer by showing users full recipes in the search results. The post Latest Google experiment shows you full recipes in search results appeared first on Phandroid. It used to be t.....»»
The Pixel 8 Pro can be yours at a 31% discount today!
If you don’t mind a phone that’s a year old, then check out this amazing deal for the Google Pixel 8 Pro and save 31%! The post The Pixel 8 Pro can be yours at a 31% discount today! appeared first on Phandroid. We know that the Google.....»»
I did an iPhone 16 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro camera test. It’s not even close
The Google Pixel 9 Pro and Apple's iPhone 16 Pro are the two latest flagships to come out. But which one takes better photos? Let's find out......»»
Wildlife loss is taking ecosystems nearer to collapse, new report suggests
Even for a conservation biologist numbed to bad news about nature, the biennial Living Planet report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a stark reminder of our failure to arrest the loss of biodiversity—the variety of living things and the ecosy.....»»
Is your Pixel 9 Pro XL sharing your data with Google? Google says no
Google is denying claims that the Pixel 9 Pro XL is sharing sensitive user data with the company, despite a recent investigation. The post Is your Pixel 9 Pro XL sharing your data with Google? Google says no appeared first on Phandroid. It.....»»
Here’s how to Turn Off Those Pesky “@followers” Notifications on Facebook
It's a fairly easy setting. The post Here’s how to Turn Off Those Pesky “@followers” Notifications on Facebook appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re like me, then you’re probably tired of seeing a notificatio.....»»
Deleting your Facebook may increase your well-being but reduce your political knowledge
Amid widely shared concerns that social media makes people unhappy, spreads misinformation, and polarizes societies, researchers paid randomly selected participants to deactivate their Facebook accounts during an election, then compared them to a ran.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 10, 2024 – Apple exec changes, Amazon partnership
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Get 35% off the Google Nest in this INCREDIBLE BARGAIN!
The Google Nest is currently on sale on Amazon where it is 35% off right now, so it’s an absolute bargain if you want a smart home. The post Get 35% off the Google Nest in this INCREDIBLE BARGAIN! appeared first on Phandroid. One of the.....»»
Circle to Search is coming to select Honor smartphones
Honor has announced that select smartphones will be getting Google’s Circle to Search feature that was previously an exclusive. The post Circle to Search is coming to select Honor smartphones appeared first on Phandroid. When Samsung ann.....»»
Google rolls out Imagen 3 for all Gemini users
Google has announced that they are rolling out Imagen 3 for all Gemini users, giving users a way to generate images with AI. The post Google rolls out Imagen 3 for all Gemini users appeared first on Phandroid. One of the standout features.....»»
Google Photos could make it easier to identify AI images
With AI being so widely available and used for image editing, Google Photos could gain a new feature that can identify AI images. The post Google Photos could make it easier to identify AI images appeared first on Phandroid. AI generated i.....»»
Carefully exposing children to more misinformation can make them better fact-checkers, study suggests
In an era when online misinformation is seemingly everywhere and objective facts are often in dispute, UC Berkeley psychologists in a new study have presented a somewhat paradoxical partial solution: Expose young children to more misinformation onlin.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 9, 2024 – iPad mini 7 rumors, more
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The best Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold cases: 15 to consider right now
The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has arrived, along with a pretty impressive lineup of cases. Here are the ones we feel are the best to protect your investment......»»
Meta Expands its AI Reach to More Countries
AI everywhere. The post Meta Expands its AI Reach to More Countries appeared first on Phandroid. Facebook parent company Meta recently announced that Meta AI will arrive for more countries starting today – users in Brazil, Bolivia, G.....»»
Google identifies low noise “phase transition” in its quantum processor
Benchmark may help us understand how quantum computers can operate with low error. Back in 2019, Google made waves by claiming it had achieved what has been called "quantum suprem.....»»