Meta"s Threads is temporarily blocking searches about Covid-19
Threads, the much-hyped social media app from Facebook-parent Meta, is taking heat for blocking searches for "coronavirus," "Covid," and other pandemic-related queries......»»
High school book club with prisoner on Death Row explores the complexities, joys of Black life
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when young people across the U.S. were struggling with the isolation, disruptions and frustrations imposed by shuttered schools, online learning and the dearth of social activities, the students in then-high school teach.....»»
We need far stronger support systems in the fight against gender-based violence, says expert
The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed attention to the rising rates of gender-based violence, highlighting an ongoing, but growing, crisis......»»
The Covid-19 Summer Wave Is So Big, the FDA Might Release New Vaccines Early
The latest Covid-19 surge reportedly has officials considering approval of the new strain-matched vaccine as soon as this week......»»
This year’s summer COVID wave is big; FDA may green-light COVID shots early
Wastewater SARS-CoV-2 levels suggest the summer surge is high and peaking right now. Enlarge (credit: Getty | Thomas Trutschel) With the country experiencing a relatively large summer wave of COVID-19, the Food and Drug.....»»
How to use Meta Quest as a display for any HDMI device
This is a step-by-step tutorial that explains how to use Meta Quest HDMI Link and stream content from any HDMI device. The post How to use Meta Quest as a display for any HDMI device appeared first on Phandroid. Meta Quest is a lineup of f.....»»
Researchers investigate parent perceptions of virtual learning
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a majority of schools across the U.S. shifted to virtual learning. In a new study, published in Social Education Research, researchers conducted interviews with parents of students who attended middle or high sch.....»»
Judge calls foul on Venu, blocks launch of ESPN-Warner-Fox streaming service
Upcoming launch of $42.99 sports package likely to "substantially lessen competition." Enlarge (credit: Gina Ferazzi via Getty) A US judge has temporarily blocked the launch of a sports streaming service formed by Disney.....»»
Threads now lets users save multiple drafts, introduces new tools for creators
Threads, Meta’s microblogging platform, has introduced the option to let users save a draft when creating a new post. However, it was only possible to save a single draft. Now Threads is expanding this feature, allowing users to save multiple draft.....»»
How some states help residents avoid costly debt during hard times
A new national study provides the best evidence to date that generous unemployment insurance benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic helped reduce reliance on high-cost credit use......»»
The Quest 3 just got its ‘most requested feature’
Meta just expanded the Quest 3's capabilities with a way to see your console or phone screen in VR using a free app......»»
Chat Themes Might Arrive for WhatsApp Soon
Some are predicting that it might be available for Android users by the end of the year. The post Chat Themes Might Arrive for WhatsApp Soon appeared first on Phandroid. With Meta’s acquisition of WhatsApp a while back, it was only a.....»»
Lawsuit accuses Stellantis, Maserati of blocking sale of N.Y. dealerships
Dualed Alfa Romeo and Maserati dealerships in Great Neck, N.Y., have sued Stellantis and Maserati North America for denying an application to transfer the franchises......»»
5th Circuit rules geofence warrants illegal in win for phone users’ privacy
Court rules geofence warrants are illegal searches under Fourth Amendment. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | ) A federal appeals court ruled on Friday that geofence warrants, which are used to identify all users or devices.....»»
RFK Jr’s anti-vaccine group can’t sue Meta for agreeing with CDC, judge rules
Meta can censor “distasteful” anti-vaccine views, appeals court rules. Enlarge / Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (credit: Kevin Dietsch / Staff | Getty Images News) The Children's Health Defe.....»»
Noah Lyles’ Olympic Run Is the New Normal for Living With Covid
Dozens of Olympic athletes competed with Covid as society increasingly treats it like the flu or the common cold. Public health experts warn that it's anything but......»»
Fewer car journeys and more flights: How COVID-19 has changed the way we travel
Four years after the outbreak of COVID-19, the pandemic seems like a distant memory for many. Yet its impacts on our lifestyle today are often profound and long-lasting, with many researchers on a mission to quantify it across sectors......»»
Google and Meta ignored their own rules in secret teen-targeting ad deals
Project disregarded Google rules barring personalizing and targeting ads to minors. Enlarge (credit: Maskot via Getty) Google and Meta made a secret deal to target advertisements for Instagram to teenagers on YouTube, sk.....»»
Olympic Athletes Allowed to Compete while COVID-Positive
Several athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games have come down with COVID, but they are still allowed to compete.....»»
Veteran Game Studio Shutdown by Meta
Ready at Dawn developed several VR and PSP titles. The post Veteran Game Studio Shutdown by Meta appeared first on Phandroid. In an internal memo to employees, Meta recently announced that it will permanently close Ready at Dawn Studios (p.....»»
Meta shuts down Ready at Dawn, one of its biggest VR studios
Meta has shut down Ready at Dawn, one of its biggest first-party VR studios......»»