Instagram now paying up to $10,000 bonus to creators for posting reels
Instagram Reels is the short video platform of the Meta-owned social network (formerly Facebook) that competes directly with TikTok. As a way to attract even more content creators, the company is now paying bonuses of up to $10,000 to those who post.....»»
AirTag leads California police to a stolen golf cart in latest free ad for Apple
If you have a golf cart (or anything, really), you should probably inside of it. In a post on Instagram last week, the Rialto Police Department in California shared the story of how they tracked down a stolen golf cart thanks to a hidden AirTag......»»
(HBO) Max free trial: Can you stream for free in 2024?
Looking for a HBO Max free trial? We've got everything you need to know about paying less for the popular streaming service......»»
Every M3 iMac 24-inch is up to $200 off, plus grab a bonus AppleCare discount
Steeper price drops have taken effect on Apple's M3 iMac 24-inch, with every model now up to $200 off with exclusive promo code discounts. Plus, get three years of AppleCare for just $139.To snap up the savings, head over to Apple Authorized Reseller.....»»
Meta will label AI-generated content from OpenAI and Google on Facebook, Instagram
In a big election year, Meta details plans to label AI-generated media on its social media sites. Enlarge (credit: Meta / Getty Images) On Tuesday, Meta announced its plan to start labeling AI-generated images from other.....»»
Meta wants to use your Instagram posts to train its AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has hinted that the company will be using public Facebook and Instagram photos to train its AI. The post Meta wants to use your Instagram posts to train its AI appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve uploaded a lo.....»»
Paying ransoms is becoming a cost of doing business for many
Today’s pervasive cyberattacks are forcing the majority of companies to pay ransoms and break their ‘do not pay’ policies, with data recovery deficiencies compounding the problem, according to Cohesity. In fact, most companies have paid a ranso.....»»
Apple opens 2024 Swift Student Challenge applications with new ‘Distinguished Winners’ category
Apple has officially opened applications for the 2024 Swift Student Challenge. “Apple is proud to support and uplift the next generation of developers, creators, and entrepreneurs with the Swift Student Challenge,” Apple touts. more….....»»
RIP Carl Weathers: 3 great movies to watch featuring the action icon
Action icon Carl Weathers has passed away, and we're paying tribute to his legacy with a guide to three of his best movies......»»
Tim Cook says Vision Pro costs $3,500 because it’s ‘tomorrow’s technology today’
It’s Vision Pro launch day and Apple CEO Tim Cook is celebrating in New York City. In addition to paying a visit to Apple Fifth Avenue, Cook also sat down with Good Morning America to talk about Apple’s foray into spatial computing. “I thin.....»»
Every M3 MacBook Pro & iMac is up to $350 off, plus up to $80 off AppleCare
Exclusive deals on Apple's latest M3 MacBook Pro and iMac offer up to $350 in savings on top of a bonus coupon on AppleCare.This is not a case where only certain configurations from the M3 MacBook Pro and iMac lines are discounted. There's no need to.....»»
Apple Music’s Spatial Audio royalties mean a pay cut for Indies, say labels
When Apple Music said it was paying 10% more in Spatial Audio royalties, there were those among us who cynically wondered whether this meant everyone else would be paid less. That seems to be confirmed by a new report today, which says that Apple.....»»
Ransomware payments are falling fast as victims refuse to pay
Even those that are paying, are parting with smaller sums as hackers turn to SMBs for ransomware scams......»»
Following lawsuit, rep admits “AI” George Carlin was human-written
Creators still face "name and likeness" complaints; lawyer says suit will continue. Enlarge / A promotional image cited in the lawsuit uses Carlin's name and image to promote the Dudsey podcast and special. The estate o.....»»
The 4 best cable modems for Xfinity, Spectrum & more in 2024
Tired of paying fees for your modem? Why not ditch the rental and buy a device of your own? Here are seven of our favorite modems, whether you're in need of a budget-based solution or one that comes with Wi-Fi capabilities......»»
Instagram stops letting random accounts send messages to teenagers
Meta restricting teens’ DMs could defeat the point of social media for teens. Enlarge (credit: Dmytro Betsenko | Moment) Some teens will now have their Facebook and Instagram accounts defaulted to a setting that blocks.....»»
Facebook suffers big loss in lawsuit against data-scraping company
Judge throws out Meta claim against firm that sells Facebook and Instagram data. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) One year after Meta sued a data-scraping company, a federal judge this week threw out Meta's bre.....»»
Adult strangers won’t be able to send DMs to teens on Instagram or Facebook
Meta is beefing up protections against grooming of teens on Instagram and Facebook by further limiting who is able to send them direct messages. The latest measure builds on a previous Instagram protection, based on who teenagers follow in the app.....»»
Instagram stops letting random adults send messages to teenagers
Meta restricting teens’ DMs could defeat the point of social media for teens. Enlarge (credit: Dmytro Betsenko | Moment) Some teens will now have their Facebook and Instagram accounts defaulted to a setting that blocks.....»»
Is AI killing the social media star? How companies are cashing in on virtual influencers
Instagram's rising stars are a new breed of social media influencer. In fact, many of them aren't even technically human......»»
Users May Soon be Paying Samsung for Galaxy AI Features
There is a lot of excitement surrounding the launch of Galaxy AI on Samsung’a new lineup of Galaxy S24 devices. It’s completely justified, at least in my mind, as Galaxy AI brings things like generative AI photo editing and real time call.....»»