Narratives clash in the war taking place on social media
In April 2022 a video was uploaded to YouTube in which an elderly woman greets Ukrainian soldiers waving the Soviet flag. One of the soldiers takes the flag from her and treads on it. The woman says in Russian: "My parents died for that flag, and now.....»»
This Whirlpool mini fridge is only $110 today at Target — normally it’s $150
Want a place to store cold drinks and snacks? This Whirlpool mini fridge deal at Target is just what you need to shop. Check it out......»»
How to dive into bingo
Bingo has come a long way from being a pastime for older generations. Today, it’s a vibrant, social, and increasingly popular activity across the UK, thanks to technological advancements and innovative game variations. Whether you prefer the.....»»
“Dead Internet theory” comes to life with new AI-powered social media app
SocialAI takes the social media "filter bubble" to an extreme with 100% fake interactions. Enlarge (credit: gremlin via Getty Images) For the past few years, a conspiracy theory called "Dead Internet theory" has picked u.....»»
Moving as one: Discovering how synchronous movements strengthen social bonds
Sharing stories over a cup of coffee; dancing in a group; cheering a football game in a crowd: these everyday rituals are among many different types of shared experiences that help humans develop social cohesion......»»
Groundwater cleanup boost: Tailoring 3D media for DNAPL contaminant removal
Groundwater contamination by organic pollutants, such as non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL), poses significant environmental and health risks. These contaminants, often released from industrial activities, can persist in the subsurface environment, for.....»»
iOS 18 bug in Messages causes repeated app crash, fix can require data loss
There’s an unfortunate bug in Apple’s latest software update that you should know about. The bug occurs in the Messages app on iOS 18. For now, the fix could require data loss. However, you can avoid potential data loss before a fix is in place i.....»»
How to prepare for a stormy "supercharged" September
The effects of climate change have become an ominous presence in our lives, and the dramatic media monikers that accompany them—bomb cyclones, atmospheric rivers, thundersnow, black swan events, heat domes, polar vortexes—sound almost biblical......»»
Is a Supermoon Really Special?
Supermoons are popular in the media, but are they really so different from how our extraordinary moon ordinarily appears?.....»»
Elon Musk Owes His Success to Coming in Second Place
The world’s richest man, Elon Musk, owes his superstar success to self-satisfied competitors who blew obvious opportunities.....»»
Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy"s mugshot to social media
Florida sheriff fed up with school shooting hoaxes posts boy"s mugshot to social media.....»»
ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users next Tuesday
OpenAI scheduled a surprise media event in May, right before Google’s I/O 2024 keynote, where Google focused on new Gemini AI capabilities across its product … The post ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users nex.....»»
Trump"s media company owes more stock to deal architect, judge rules
Trump"s media company owes more stock to deal architect, judge rules.....»»
Meta bans Russian media outlet RT, citing ‘foreign interference activity’
Meta announced Monday that it has banned RT and other Russian state media outlets from its platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and WhatsApp, among others, citing ‘foreign interference activity’ in the US presidential election......»»
Apple regains crown as sole winner of American Satisfaction Index, HP passes Samsung
In 2023, Samsung broke Apple’s 20-year streak of winning first place in the American Customer Satisfaction Index for personal computers by forcing a tie. This year Apple has returned to ruling the category while HP won second, knocking Samsung down.....»»
Due to AI fakes, the “deep doubt” era is here
As AI deepfakes sow doubt in legitimate media, anyone can claim something didn't happen. Enlarge (credit: Memento | Aurich Lawson) Given the flood of photorealistic AI-generated images washing over social media networks.....»»
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 images leak
Sonos' as-yet-unannounced flagship soundbar has received an unofficial debut via leaked images on social media......»»
Open Wave-Receivers featured in ‘Living Radio Lab’ film
Living Radio Lab (2023) is a film by Francesca Oldfield that documents Shortwave Collective’s contribution to the Struer Tracks biennial of sound and listening, which took place on August 23-27, 2023 in Struer, Denmark. Shortwave Collective wrote.....»»
Sonos Arc Ultra soundbar, Sub 4 images leak on X
Sonos' as-yet-unannounced flagship soundbar has received an unofficial debut via leaked images on social media......»»
No “offensive or inappropriate” Final Fantasy XVI mods, producer pleads
Request continues a long tradition of modding concerns from Japanese game studios. Enlarge / This screenshot of a "Cloud in a dress" mod is being used in place of some other Final Fantasy PC mods that are way too inappropriate fo.....»»
Russian state media outlet RT banned by Facebook “for foreign interference”
US said Russian media worked with Kremlin to influence election, foment unrest. Enlarge / Russia President Vladimir Putin presents flowers to editor-in-chief of Russian broadcaster RT Margarita Simonyan after awarding her with th.....»»