How Facebook Is Saving Snakes
Snake-identification groups on social media are turning serpent haters into appreciators.....»»
New fossil snake species provides insight into reptile social behavior and development
A newly discovered snake species, Hibernophis breithaupti, provides rare insight into the social behavior of snakes and fills some gaps in our knowledge of the evolution of boas, or boidae. The quartet of fossilized snakes discovered in western Wyomi.....»»
Meta tells court it won’t sue over Facebook feed-killing tool—yet
Researcher wants legal assurances before releasing his Unfollow Everything tool. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) This week, Meta asked a US district court in California to toss a lawsuit filed b.....»»
Kuo: Apple delays plans for new space-saving iPhone internal design
Ming-Chi Kuo reports that Apple has once again delayed its plans to use new resin-coated copper (RCC) components in the iPhone. This change, which would save internal space for the iPhone, was originally rumored to occur with the iPhone 16, then dela.....»»
Snakes on a plate: Pythons touted as protein alternative
In a warehouse in the lush humid farmlands of central Thailand, thousands of pythons lie coiled in containers, rearing and striking at the glass as people pass by......»»
SYS01 info-stealer pushed via Facebook ads, LinkedIn and YouTube posts
Malicious Google ads are a well known threat, but malvertising can also be found on other popular online destinations such as Facebook, LinkedIn, and YouTube. Case in point: an enduring campaign that aims to infect Facebook users with the SYS01 infor.....»»
Australian swimmer caught in riptides rescued using his Apple Watch
A 49-year-old experienced swimmer in New South Wales used his Apple Watch to call for help after becoming caught in an ocean current that was dragging him further out to sea.Shearman's Apple Watch was credited with saving his life. (credit: Surf Life.....»»
Animals use physics? Let us count the ways
Cats twist and snakes slide, exploiting and negotiating physical laws. Enlarge (credit: Fernando Trabanco Fotografía via Getty Images) Isaac Newton would never have discovered the laws of motion had he studied only cats.....»»
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 preorder deals today
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is coming out on the 24th. Preorder it now for big saving and double storage, free......»»
The best Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 pre-order deals today
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 is coming out on the 24th. Pre-order it now for big saving and double storage, free......»»
Arm tweaks AMD’s FSR to bring battery-saving GPU upscaling to phones and tablets
Arm "Accuracy Super Resolution" is optimized for power use and integrated GPUs. Enlarge / An Arm sample image meant to show off its new "Accuracy Super Resolution" upscaling tech. (credit: Arm) Some of the best Arm proce.....»»
Save 35% on the 4TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD in this amazing deal!
The Samsung 990 PRO SSD is currently on sale where it’s enjoying a 35% discount, saving you over $100 in the process! The post Save 35% on the 4TB Samsung 990 PRO SSD in this amazing deal! appeared first on Phandroid. There are several t.....»»
Family credits HomePod with alerting them to a kitchen fire started by their dog
We hear a lot of stories about Apple Watch saving lives, but what about HomePod? A new story out of Colorado this month details how a family’s HomePod alerted them to an overnight fire in their kitchen … more….....»»
Car nicked from under nose of valet parking, AirTag saves the day
When valet parking failed to notice his car being stolen, and shopping mall security were useless, a Kuala Lumpur driver and his friends tracked down the thief with an AirTag.The recovered car (Source: owner Zach Khai Shin on Facebook)Often when a ca.....»»
Make It Circular at Maker Faire Rome 2024
Do you have a project on sustainability, reuse and saving natural resources? MakeITcircular at Maker Faire Rome promotes the Circular Consumption Charter and the values of recycling, reuse and co-design. Share your project for the chance to win 3000.....»»
How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger
This tutorial explains how you can delete messages on Facebook Messenger using desktop and smartphone apps. The post How to delete messages on Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. Facebook Messenger is the most widely used insta.....»»
In Belgian farmland, "Saving Bambi" one dawn mission at a time
Cedric Petit's drone hummed above a Belgian field. He spotted a white dot on the control screen: a tiny fawn nestled in the tall grasses—soon to be rescued from a grisly end......»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out
If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train its AI models. The company uses posts as training material for its generative AI systems. Privacy legislation in the UK and European Union means that the company is forced to offer.....»»
Misleading COVID-19 headlines from mainstream sources did more harm on Facebook than fake news, study finds
Since the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine in 2021, fake news on social media has been widely blamed for low vaccine uptake in the United States—but research by MIT Sloan School of Management Ph.D. candidate Jennifer Allen and Professor David Rand f.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an ABSOLUTE STEAL with this $270 discount!
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is on sale right now with a 24% discount, saving you close to $300 in the process and making it a steal! The post The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 is an ABSOLUTE STEAL with this $270 discount! appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Product showcase: Alert – Data breach detector for your email, credit card, and ID
Compared to the last quarter of 2023, data breaches rose from 81M to 435M in Q1 2024. That’s a 5-fold increase in just a few months. One of the most common ways data breaches happen is through apps like Facebook or Instagram, which collect a lot of.....»»