Mark Zuckerberg Announces Facebook is Working on a Clubhouse Clone
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Monday announced that the company is building audio features where users can engage in real-time conversations with others, similar to the app Clubhouse, which gained a lot of buzz in Silicon Valley circles earlier thi.....»»
Improving pulse flours for consumer use: Using synchrotron light to determine optimal particle size for milling
Chickpeas, lentils, beans and peas are a fast-growing food market, with new uses going well beyond bean salads and hummus—think brownies, vegan meats, and salad dressing. Researchers like Chitra Sivakumar are working to drive dining innovation by s.....»»
Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts
Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication......»»
How the 47-year-old Voyager spacecraft are still exploring space
The Voyager 1 and 2 probes were launched in 1977 and they're still going. Keeping them working isn't easy, though......»»
Drawbridge simplifies cyber governance for alternative investment firms
Drawbridge is debuting a real-time executive summary of a manager’s cyber risk program. The aim is to enable alternative investment managers (alts managers) to strengthen executive confidence in their firm’s cyber posture by working with their Dr.....»»
Consumer privacy risks of data aggregation: What should organizations do?
In September 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) released an eye-opening report that digs into the data habits of nine major tech giants, including Amazon (Twitch), ByteDance (TikTok), Discord, Facebook, Reddit, Snap, Twitter, WhatsApp, and YouT.....»»
Artificial receptors made from coronavirus DNA open up new avenues for research
A team of microbiologists and virologists at Wuhan University, working with colleagues from the Chinese Academy of Sciences, the University of Washington and Humabs BioMed SA, has found that it is possible to use coronavirus DNA to create receptors t.....»»
Tim Cook congratulates Trump on presidential election victory
Apple CEO Tim Cook has joined the chorus of Big Tech CEOs congratulating Donald Trump on his victory in the US presidential election. Cook says that he looks forward to working with the Trump administration. more….....»»
Apple CEO Tim Cook congratulates Trump on his second election win
Apple CEO Tim Cook has congratulated Donald Trump after winning the 2024 U.S. presidential election, as he re-lays the groundwork for a close working relationship with the returning president.Tim Cook and Donald Trump in a meeting at the White House.....»»
Public health initiatives needed to promote healthy working at home, say researchers
Home-worker's perceptions of their workload and their ability to switch off after the working day are among a list of factors associated with health and well-being related behaviors......»»
Addigy simplifies compliance for Apple devices with one-click CMMC and DISA STIG benchmarks
For managed service providers (MSPs) and IT administrators working with the Department of Defense or its contractors, staying compliant with cybersecurity rules isn’t just important—it’s essential. Yet, ensuring compliance with standards like t.....»»
Apple Watch users may Ten Year Celebration activity challenge
Code within the new iOS 18.2 beta suggests that Apple is planning to acknowledge the decade anniversary of the Apple Watch with a new activity achievement.Apple did not release a major redesign of the Apple Watch to mark its ten-year anniversary —.....»»
Odd Jayy Talks LLM Companion Bots
Jorvon Moss has been working on multiple versions of his wearable robots, and finally made some good moves towards making his dream a reality. His Maker Faire Bay Area talk covers everything from getting started to advanced tips for companion bots......»»
Downward mobility from top backgrounds in the UK is even rarer than previously thought
Only a tiny fraction of children from the most privileged backgrounds will end up in working class jobs, suggesting that social mobility in the UK may be even more limited than previously thought......»»
This is how ONLYOFFICE Docs changes the document co-editing experience
OnlyOffice Docs now comes with access to DocSpace an online and fully collaborative space for working with the office suite and all documents. Learn more......»»
iOS 18 could soon show you how long it will take for your iPhone to charge
iOS 18 adds a lot of new features to the iPhone, and there are even more to come with future updates like iOS 18.2. In addition to Genmoji, Image Playgrounds and a new Mail app, Apple has also been working on something else: the ability to show users.....»»
Viewpoint: Carl Sagan"s scientific legacy extends far beyond "Cosmos"
On Nov. 9, 2024, the world will mark Carl Sagan's 90th birthday—but sadly without Sagan, who died in 1996 at the age of 62......»»
Q&A: How animal tracking data can help preserve biodiversity
Today's ecologists have more data than ever before to help monitor and understand the world's biodiversity. Yet researchers are still working to get more detailed information to better combat declining animal populations that can eventually lead to s.....»»
Lumifi acquires Critical Insight to boost incident response capabilities
Lumifi announces the acquisition of Critical Insight, marking its third acquisition in 13 months. This strategic move expands Lumifi’s service offerings and strengthens its presence in the healthcare and critical infrastructure cybersecurity se.....»»
Facebook, Nvidia push SCOTUS to limit “nuisance” investor suits after scandals
Facebook, Nvidia ask SCOTUS to narrow legal paths to retrieve investor losses. The Supreme Court will soon weigh two cases that could potentially make it harder for misled investo.....»»
Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoiding the pitfalls) of your local Buy Nothing group
You might have heard about your local Buy Nothing Project group on Facebook. If not, you probably know someone who's a member. We estimate at least one million Australians are involved as members or live in households with a member (probably their mu.....»»