Meta to use facial recognition to crack down on celebrity scam ads
Meta is bringing back facial recognition technology, this time as a way to crack down on celebrity scam ads on Facebook and Instagram......»»
Meta unveils Llama 3.1, its biggest and best open source model yet
The new LLM will be available in three sizes — 8B, 70B, and 405B parameters — the latter being the largest open-source AI built to date.....»»
Meta risks sanctions over “sneaky” ad-free plans confusing users, EU says
Consumer laws may change Meta’s ad-free plans before EU's digital crackdown does. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) The European Commission (EC) has finally taken action to block Meta's heavily crit.....»»
Meta files a patent to copy Vision Pro’s EyeSight feature
Meta has filed a patent for a method of replicating Vision Pro’s EyeSight feature in its own virtual reality headsets. It’s not surprising that Meta is keeping a close eye on Vision Pro, and looking to see what lessons it can learn for its own.....»»
Researchers zero in on the underlying mechanism that causes alloys to crack when exposed to hydrogen-rich environments
When deciding what material to use for infrastructure projects, metals are often selected for their durability. However, if placed in a hydrogen-rich environment, like water, metals can become brittle and fail. Since the mid-19th century, this phenom.....»»
New tractor beam technology could one day minimize biopsy trauma
Researchers at TMOS, the ARC Center of Excellence for Transformative Meta-Optical Systems, have taken an important first step in the development of metasurface-enabled tractor beams—rays of light that can pull particles toward it, a concept that fi.....»»
After Apple, Meta also withholding future AI models from EU countries
Apple said last month that it would be withholding its upcoming AI features from EU countries, and now Meta has followed suit, and for exactly the same reason. The iPhone maker cited “regulatory uncertainties” in the bloc, and Meta has given t.....»»
WhatsApp now lets you pin your favorite chats; Instagram brings multi-track audio to Reels
Meta this week announced new features for two of its most popular platforms: WhatsApp and Instagram. While WhatsApp is getting a new option that lets users pin their favorite chats, Instagram is adding multi-track audio to Reels. more….....»»
The future of the Meta Quest headsets just leaked out
New reports suggest Meta is working on three mixed reality headsets and considering a multi-billion-dollar investment for smart glasses......»»
Study finds facially expressive primates make better leaders
Facially expressive monkeys are more socially successful and lead better connected social groups, according to research by Nottingham Trent University which shows the benefits of facial communication in primates, including humans......»»
Cellebrite can"t crack iPhones running iOS 17.4 or later
Leaked documents claim that Cellebrite software used by law enforcement agencies cannot unlock any more recent models than 2018's iPhone XR if they've been updated to iOS 17.4.iPhone 15 Pro MaxCellebrite has always gone to great lengths to keep secre.....»»
1Password wants to help developers find out if their users are ready for passkeys
Passkey is a technology that replaces traditional passwords with more secure authentication methods, such as facial recognition or biometrics, eliminating the need to create and type a passcode. As passkeys become more popular, 1Password wants to hel.....»»
Apple TV+ shows get 72 nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards
Apple TV+ has been nominated for more than 70 awards at the Emmys, continuing the Television Academy's recognition of its shows.Apple TV+ at the EmmysThis year, Apple TV+ has received an impressive 72 nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards. Unsurprisin.....»»
Apple TV+ shows get 11 nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards
Apple TV+ has been nominated for 11 awards at the Emmys, continuing the Television Academy's recognition of its shows.Apple TV+ at the EmmysSix Apple TV+ series have received nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards, with shows competing in seven of the.....»»
Meta tells court it won’t sue over Facebook feed-killing tool—yet
Researcher wants legal assurances before releasing his Unfollow Everything tool. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) This week, Meta asked a US district court in California to toss a lawsuit filed b.....»»
The Meta Quest 3 VR headset is on sale in Prime Day deals
The Meta Quest 3 is a standalone VR headset that will give you access to hundreds of apps. Amazon is selling it for only $430 for Prime Day, for savings of $70......»»
Apple TV+ shows nominated in the 76th Emmy Awards
Apple TV+ has been nominated for 11 awards at the Emmys, continuing the Television Academy's recognition of its shows.Apple TV+ at the EmmysSix Apple TV+ series have received nominations for the 76th Emmy Awards, with shows competing in seven of the.....»»
WhatsApp rolls out feature to give users more context on unknown group chats
Being added to an unknown chat group is certainly unpleasant, and Meta wants its users to know more about these groups. The company announced this week an update for WhatsApp that introduces a feature to help users and give them more context about un.....»»
Perceived warmth, competence predict callback decisions in meta-analysis of hiring experiments
Perceived warmth and competence predict the influence of race, gender and age on callback decisions, suggesting social perceptions might underlie such hiring bias. The meta-analysis of North American correspondence studies is published July 10, 2024.....»»
Q&A: Seaweed—weighing the many health benefits and potential risks
Seaweed, a staple in traditional diets across the globe, is now gaining recognition in the United States. UConn Department of Nutritional Sciences researchers, including Department Head Professor Ji-Young Lee and Assistant Research Professor Young-Ki.....»»
How to keep your Apple account safe from scams
Keeping yourself safe online can be hard, with scams becoming more sophisticated over time. Here's how you should protect yourself, and your Apple account.A scam caller or email could be a risk to your personal information. Cybercrime is a growing pr.....»»