Iranian protesters turn to TikTok to get their message past government censors
Images of the protests that followed the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Zhina Amini on Sept. 16, 2022, in Iran and reports of the government's brutal crackdown have circulated widely on social media. This flow of information comes despite efforts by the.....»»
Verizon Message+ is Shutting Down
Verizon has had a text message app called Verizon Messages, that everyone referred to as Verizon Message+, for at least 8 years. The app isn’t something I ever considered using, as it has always been a bit behind in terms of UI trends, but it h.....»»
Stellantis, Renault CEOs dismiss reports of merger
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares said a potential tie-up was 'speculation," while Renault CEO Luca de Meo said they were 'rumors." The French government holds a share in each company......»»
The darker side of human rights for great apes
The Spanish government has announced plans to ban harmful experiments on great apes as part of a wider initiative to give them increased rights closer to the ones humans enjoy......»»
Soundcore’s Liberty 4 Pro earbuds debut with a slick smart case and a killer price
Soundcore's new flagship wireless earbuds have a sleek and smart charging case, but it's their surprising low price that will turn heads......»»
Study traces wild cat eye color diversity to ancient ancestor
Fans of Clementine, the cat who recently captivated TikTok with her rare eye color, should take note. The piercing golden gaze of cheetahs, the striking blue stare of snow leopards, and the luminous green glare of leopards are all traits that can be.....»»
How do "double skeptics" affect government policy on climate and vaccination?
Governments and other policymakers around the world wrestle with how to deal with people who are skeptical of official positions and guidelines, such as climate skeptics and antivaxxers......»»
How to turn on Voice Isolation with Apple AirPods
If you own an AirPods Pro or AirPods 4, you can now use a new feature that was once only available through Mac, iPhone, and iPad, Voice Isolation......»»
U.S. issues $2 billion electric vehicle tax rebates since Jan. 1, Treasury says
The U.S. government has issued $2 billion in advance point-of-sale consumer EV tax credit payments since Jan. 1 covering more than 300,000 vehicles, the Treasury said Oct. 1......»»
EU eyes more research to reclaim global science lead
The European Union's chief on Tuesday warned that the continent was "losing ground" in the global technology race and must boost research spending to "turn the tide"......»»
RSA and Swissbit join forces to secure government agencies
RSA and Swissbit announced that RSA will start introducing its next-generation hardware authenticators RSA iShield Key 2 series powered by Swissbit alongside RSA ID Plus for Government. Built to meet the highest security standards, the RSA iShield Ke.....»»
In fear of more user protests, Reddit announces controversial policy change
Moderators now need Reddit's permission to turn subreddits private, NSFW. Enlarge (credit: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) Following site-wide user protests last year that featured moderators turning thous.....»»
For the first time since 1882, UK will have no coal-fired power plants
A combination of government policy and economics spells the end of UK's coal use. Enlarge / The Ratcliffe-on-Soar plant is set to shut down for good today. (credit: Ashley Cooper) On Monday, the UK will see the closure o.....»»
China calls for satellite broadband to face real-time censorship
The Chinese government wants to monitor satellite communications, and it could affect SpaceX and Amazon......»»
Iranian hackers charged over Trump campaign disruption
Three Iranian hackers charged after stealing Trump campaign material......»»
Businesses turn to private AI for enhanced security and data management
In this Help Net Security interview, Joe Baguley, CTO EMEA at Broadcom, shares insights on private AI and its significance in data security. He explains how it helps organizations maintain control over sensitive information while addressing the compl.....»»
Turn your Dull Old TV into a Content-Streaming Machine for Less than 20 Bucks!
Get smart TV features for a much lower price. The post Turn your Dull Old TV into a Content-Streaming Machine for Less than 20 Bucks! appeared first on Phandroid. While smart TVs are an awesome way to stream shows and movies on demand, the.....»»
Edmunds" new digital campaign turns to TikTok, YouTube, Meta
Online car shopping guide Edmunds is running a sports-themed fall social media advertising campaign to boost brand awareness and help retailers sell more cars......»»
Valve’s Deadlock is turning cheaters into frogs
There are a couple ways to deal with cheaters, and Valve has identified an all new way: turn them into frogs......»»
Drought reduces Amazon River in Colombia by as much as 90%: report
The Amazon River has seen its levels in Colombia reduced by as much as 90 percent, a government agency said Thursday, as South America faces a severe and widespread drought......»»
How the US government can stop "churches" from getting treated like real churches by the IRS
The Family Research Council is a conservative advocacy group with a "biblical worldview." While it has a church ministries department that works with churches from several evangelical Christian denominations that share its perspectives, it does not r.....»»