Instagram"s Threads is a "much-needed" Twitter competitor
Some of the people using Threads on its first day tell the BBC what they think about the app and its future......»»
Tesla’s Superchargers open up to GM EVs today—adapters needed
The adapter will cost $225. Enlarge / The Hummer EV and its gargantuan 205 kWh pack is among the GM EVs that gain access to the Tesla Supercharger network today. (credit: GMC) Starting today, electric vehicles made by Ge.....»»
A ‘Meta-only’ button accidentally appeared in the Instagram app
The appearance of a Meta-only Internal post button in the Instagram app probably isn't supposed to be there for you, mere mortal......»»
How crypto bros wrested Flappy Bird from its creator
Decadelong trademark fight culminates in new game hinting at "Web3 innovation." Enlarge / Imagine owning one of those funky birds as an NFT! (credit: Flappy Bird Twitter/X) Fans of ultra-viral mobile gaming hit Flappy Bi.....»»
Instagram just got a lot safer for teens
New Teen Accounts help protect kids on Instagram and give parents more control over what their children see on the app......»»
Personality traits that are nourished by social media
While Facebook appeals to the seducer in us, Instagram fuels the anxious narcissist, according to new research which links psychoanalysis and digital platforms......»»
iOS 18 brings RCS to major carrier iPhones, but prepaid plans are still waiting
A future iOS update may be needed to unlock better Apple-to-Android messages. Enlarge / Illustration of a person who refuses to check their iPhone's messages until RCS is enabled on their MVNO carrier, out of respect for their An.....»»
Urgent conservation efforts needed: Possible extirpation of the threatened Malagasy poison frog Mantella cowanii
New research highlights the precarious status of one of Madagascar's most threatened amphibians, the harlequin mantella (Mantella cowanii), revealing small population sizes and the possible extirpation of the species from several of its historic habi.....»»
I didn’t think I needed a modular keypad — until I tried this one
The Cooler Master MasterHub takes what makes the Stream Deck great and expands it with a fully modular approach......»»
Using AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid is better than an over-the-counter dedicated device
When Apple issues the firmware upgrade needed to use AirPods Pro 2 as a hearing aid, it will put the company into direct competition with existing over-the-counter (OTC) products. Most OTC hearing aids offer Bluetooth headphone functionality, so a.....»»
Asus ProArt PZ13 review: look out, Surface Pro
The Asus ProArt PZ13 is the second Copilot+ detachable tablet, and it's a solid competitor. Most attractive, though, is its price, which offers a ton of value......»»
Taylor Swift cites AI deepfakes in endorsement for Kamala Harris
Taylor Swift on AI: "The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth." Enlarge / A screenshot of Taylor Swift's Kamala Harris Instagram post, captured on September 11, 2024. (credit: Taylor Swift / Instagram).....»»
This free app is just what my small form factor PC needed
The new app, Camomile, claims to lower your temperatures without impacting performance. I put that claim to the test......»»
This Galaxy Z Fold 6 competitor looks like it’s from the future
We've seen a lot of good folding phones this year, but Huawei's new Mate XT is by far one of the coolest and most futuristic......»»
33 open-source cybersecurity solutions you didn’t know you needed
Open-source cybersecurity tools provide transparency and flexibility, allowing users to examine and customize the source code to fit specific security needs. These tools make cybersecurity accessible to a broader range of organizations and individual.....»»
The case for adding iron to the ocean for carbon dioxide removal
While the urgent reduction of carbon dioxide (CO2) and other greenhouse gas emissions is needed as the primary activity to curb climate change, there is broad agreement for the need to remove CO2 already in the atmosphere. Given its outsized role in.....»»
Challenging internal displacement policy within the broader security environment
The time frame defining "protracted displacement" by the United Nations may need to be significantly shortened, according to a new study on internally displaced persons (IDPs) which suggests earlier support is needed for affected communities......»»
AMD confirms plans to not play ‘king of the hill’ with Nvidia
When asked, AMD shared information with reporters about its future plans for GPUs, and it may not involve an RTX 5090 competitor......»»
Gboard is getting a much-needed update for foldables
It looks like changes are coming to Gboard that will make it easier to use on folding devices. Here's what's happening......»»
Astro Bot review: Play has no limits in one of the PS5’s finest games
Astro Bot is a much-needed return to form for PlayStation that celebrates the joys of play......»»
Few anti-immigration users dominate most UK-based Twitter anti-immigration content with rapid spread, high polarization
A study of more than 200,000 tweets from 2019 and 2020 finds that anti-immigration content spreads faster than pro-immigration tweets, and that a few users disproportionally generated most of the UK-based anti-immigration content. Andrea Nasuto and F.....»»