How Facebook clickbait draws users into engaging with posts
A study of 4,000 Facebook posts by news organizations provides unique insights into clickbait and user engagement. The study, published in the open access journal PLOS ONE by Anna-Katharina Jung, of the University of Duisburg-Essen, and colleagues, s.....»»
Bluesky now finally lets users send and receive DMs
The Bluesky microblogging platform, launched last year, is getting a major update this week. Starting today, users can finally send and receive direct messages (DMs) – a long-awaited feature for those who use Bluesky every day. more….....»»
Bing down for many; Copilot, DuckDuckGo, and ChatGPT search too
Microsoft’s search engine Bing is down for many, with Copilot similarly unavailable for affected users. DuckDuckGo and ChatGPT search are also impacted, as they use the Bing API. The issue appears to have started in the early hours of the mornin.....»»
Arc Search for iPhone goes conversational with ‘Call Arc’ feature
Today in the latest update to Arc Search for iPhone, search is becoming more conversational. The new ‘Arc Search’ feature aims to replicate the dynamics of talking on the phone, providing Arc users with a more voice assistant-like experience......»»
Microsoft working on Word for Mac freeze fix, here are two workarounds
Over the last couple of months, we’ve seen more and more Mac users deal with serious lag and freezing in Microsoft Word. Now a Microsoft employee has confirmed a fix is in the works as well as recommending a workaround while we wait. more….....»»
Old iPads are a staple in US homes, long after they"ve gone obsolete
While nearly every user gets rid of their old iPhone when they get a new one, iPad owners are more likely to repurposes older devices for uses beyond their original intended function.Many Apple users keep their old iPads despite new releasesIn the tw.....»»
Future iPads and iPhones could tell stressed users to calm down
Apple is researching how to bring its Apple Vision Pro physiognomy sensor technology to give iPads and iPhones the ability to detect stress in a user.What an iPad could do when it detects that its user is stressedBack in the 1980s, if an original Mac.....»»
iOS 17.5.1: Is It Safe to Upgrade?
Apple recently rushed out a new iOS 17.5.1 update to address a glaring issue. It’s a small update, but it’s one most iPhone users should install today. Every time Apple releases a new version of iOS 17 we get questions from family, friend.....»»
macOS Sonoma Users Complain About Microsoft Word Lag
macOS Sonoma users have taken to forums and social media to complain about abnormal lag impacting Microsoft Word. According to 9to5Mac, the issue has been around for several months, but we’ve seen an uptick in the number of complaints in the da.....»»
iOS 15.8.2 Problems Continue as iPhone Users Look for Answers
iPhone users with iOS 15.8.2 issues are looking for answers after Apple failed to release a new version of iOS 15 last week. On May 13th, Apple released a batch of new software updates for iPhone, iPad, Mac, and other popular devices. And while iOS 1.....»»
Militia extremists, kicked off Facebook again, are regaining comfort in public view
When journalists sounded alarm bells in early May 2024 that more than 100 extremist militia groups had been organizing and communicating on Facebook, it wasn't the first time militias had garnered attention for their online activities......»»
"Facebook probably knows I sell drugs"—how young people"s digital footprints can threaten their future prospects
Social media and messaging apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat and Messenger are increasingly used to buy and sell drugs in many countries. New Zealand is no exception......»»
Preteens use dating apps, and 1 in 4 are sexual minorities: Study
Though most online dating apps have a minimum age requirement of 18 years, a new study finds that a small number of 11–12 year-olds use them. Lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) preteens are 13 times more likely to report engaging in online dating com.....»»
Climate-smart marine spatial planning in Antarctica can be a model for the global ocean
In a paper now published in Science, researchers from leading institutions worldwide propose a comprehensive strategy that connects the latest scientific insights to action on the high seas. The team developed a policy pathway for engaging all releva.....»»
Windows’ new Recall feature: A privacy and security nightmare?
Microsoft has announced the Copilot+ line of Windows 11-powered PCs that, among other things, will have Recall, a feature that takes screenshots every few seconds, encrypts them, saves them, and leverages AI to allow users to search through them for.....»»
watchOS 10.5 Issues Include Problems With Gym Equipment
Apple Watch users have run into an assortment of watchOS 10.5-related issues in the days since the milestone upgrade’s release. Last week, Apple finally pushed its watchOS 10.5 update to Apple Watch. The software brought new features and under-.....»»
One week with the M4 iPad Pro: full of surprises, and questions ahead of WWDC
It’s been a full week since the M4 iPad Pro first arrived in users’ hands, and I’ve been working full-time on mine every day since then. I’ve used my new 13-inch iPad Pro for all my work at 9to5Mac, both indoors and outdoors, plus TV watc.....»»
Apple releases tvOS 17.5.1 for Apple TV users
One day after releasing iOS 17.5.1 with a fix for a rare bug that caused deleted photos to resurface, Apple today has released its latest update for the Apple TV: tvOS 17.5.1. more….....»»
Threads now lets users mute post notifications, makes quote controls available to everyone
Threads on Tuesday announced some important updates coming for its users. More specifically, the platform is rolling out two new features: an option to mute post notifications and also quote controls to limit re-shares. Read on as we go into more det.....»»
iPhone 16 battery could last hugely longer, with new design & materials
Battery life is perhaps the most vital part of the iPhone experience. This is what the rumor mill expects will change power-wise with the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro series.A battery being taken out of an iPhone [Apple]Users often put the importance.....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.6, macOS 14.7 & macOS 15: What’s Coming Next for Mac
With new software on the way, we thought it wise to provide Mac users with a macOS update timeline covering everything we should see Apple release in the spring, summer, and early fall. Since macOS Sonoma 14’s release in September, Apple’.....»»