Instagram Moderators Say Iran Offered Them Bribes to Remove Accounts
The BBC reports: A Persian-language content moderator for Instagram and a former content moderator have said Iranian intelligence officials offered them money to remove Instagram accounts of journalists and activists.... Both content moderators al.....»»
Apple Vision Pro hands-on roundup: Weighty with a clunky virtual keyboard, but great overall
The initial wave of before-launch hands-on accounts of using the Apple Vision Pro have been published, revealing more about the headset experience ahead of its release.Apple Vision Pro demonstration [Engadget/Apple]The Apple Vision Pro is nearing its.....»»
Election 2024: How to use Apple News Live Activities to track every caucus
Apple News wants to be your one-stop shop for election coverage. Here are a few features offered by the app, including Live Activities with up-to-the-minute updates for your Lock Screen.Election 2024 coverage in Apple NewsElection years can be a bit.....»»
Meta fixed my family member’s Instagram issue, says it addressed “system error”
"Our normal path to regain access to an account was not working at the time." Enlarge / Meta has a verified program for users of Facebook and Instagram. (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The trouble began three days befo.....»»
Election 2024: Use Apple News Live Activities to track every caucus
Apple News wants to be your one-stop shop for election coverage. Here are a few features offered by the app, including Live Activities with up-to-the-minute updates for your Lock Screen.Election 2024 coverage in Apple NewsElection years can be a bit.....»»
Meta verification proved useless—and my family is still locked out of Instagram
Bottom-of-barrel support experience shows the company's true feelings for customers. Enlarge / Meta has a verified program for users of Facebook and Instagram. (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The trouble began three da.....»»
RIP Artifact: 2 app alternatives now that it’s shutting down
Well, that was fast. Just a year after Instagram co-founders Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger launched their first post-Instagram project — the personalized social news … The post RIP Artifact: 2 app alternatives now that it’s shutting do.....»»
Apple offers Austin relocation to 121 San Diego employees in office closure
A 121-employee Siri team in San Diego is being disbanded, a report claims, with the Data Operations Annotations group being offered similar roles in Apple's Austin offices instead of being laid off.A rendering of Apple's plans for its $1B Austin, Tex.....»»
U.S. tanker seizure shown on Iran state TV
U.S. tanker seizure shown on Iran state TV.....»»
Britain is now at war with Iran. We should act like it
Britain is now at war with Iran. We should act like it.....»»
New videos show intense strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis, who are vowing revenge after getting hit by well over 100 missiles
New videos show intense strikes on the Iran-backed Houthis, who are vowing revenge after getting hit by well over 100 missiles.....»»
Iran identifies alleged bomb-maker behind last week"s IS twin suicide attack that killed dozens
Iran identifies alleged bomb-maker behind last week"s IS twin suicide attack that killed dozens.....»»
Beeper Mini is gone from the Google Play store, but it’s not about iMessage this time
The Beeper Mini iMessage saga seemed to have ended just before Christmas. Beeper offered the final iMessage workaround, which needed an iPhone or Mac in … The post Beeper Mini is gone from the Google Play store, but it’s not about iMessag.....»»
Facebook, Instagram block teens from sensitive content, even from friends
Meta hiding harmful content from teens isn’t enough, whistleblower says. Enlarge Meta has begun hiding sensitive content from teenagers under the age of 18 on Facebook and Instagram, a company blog announced on Tuesda.....»»
Teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will have harmful content blocked
Meta has announced that teen Instagram and Facebook accounts will in future block a wide range of harmful content, including posts about self-harm, graphic violence, and eating disorders. The move is being made in response to lawsuits by the majority.....»»
Expand CarPlay & Android Auto in-car capabilities with an Ottocast device that enriches the driver and passenger experience
Commuters and car enthusiasts can't live without CarPlay or Android Auto, but the pre-installed UI has its limitations. Ottocast looks to remove those limits with solutions designed to expand your in-car experience.Ottocast launches the AIBox P3 with.....»»
Nanoleaf upgrades its music-syncing skills, launches new lighting products at CES 2024
Nanoleaf offered another look at its upcoming Skylight at CES 2024, while also debuting several Matter-enabled devices and enhanced music syncing software......»»
How to remove a Microsoft account from Windows 11
A Microsoft Account is the best way to experience Windows 11, but you can easily remove one at setup if you don't need it......»»
AI firms’ pledges to defend customers from IP issues have real limits
Indemnities offered by Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are narrow. Enlarge / The Big Tech groups are competing to offer new services such as virtual assistants and chatbots as part of a multibillion-dollar bet on generative AI (cre.....»»
Navajo objection to flying human ashes to the Moon won’t delay launch
"They’re not going to remove the human remains and keep them here on Earth." Enlarge / The Moon sets over sandstone formations on the Navajo Nation. (credit: David McNew/Getty Images) Science instruments aren't the onl.....»»
GM robotaxi unit Cruise offers $75,000 to resolve crash probe
General Motors' Cruise robotaxi unit offered on Friday to pay $75,000 to resolve an investigation by California regulators into its failure to disclose details of a pedestrian crash involving a self-driving car......»»