Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn"t stop the protests
Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests......»»
Free Starlink Internet is coming to all of United’s airplanes
The upgrade starts in 2025, but with more than 1,000 planes, will take several years. Enlarge / Soon you'll be able to stream games and video for free on United flights. (credit: United) United Airlines announced this mo.....»»
Gemini Live, Google’s futuristic AI feature, is now free to use
Android users will soon be able to use Gemini Live for free. This is big news for anyone who wanted to try the tool, but didn't want to pay......»»
Conversations with AI can successfully reduce belief in conspiracy theories
Have you ever tried to convince a conspiracy theorist that the moon landing wasn't staged? You likely didn't succeed, but ChatGPT might have better luck, according to research by MIT Sloan School of Management professor David Rand and American Univer.....»»
Google Search will now show you archived web pages
It looks like Google Search will make it easier for you to find archived web pages, thanks to the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine. The post Google Search will now show you archived web pages appeared first on Phandroid. Web pages, for.....»»
Losses due to cryptocurrency and BEC scams are soaring
Every type of fraud is on the rise, and 2023 was a particularly devastating year for victims of cryptocurrency and business email compromise (BEC) scams, according to the FBI. Cryptocurrency fraud Based on complaints filed to FBI’s Internet Cri.....»»
Google Search has a new way of preserving internet history
Google has started adding Internet Archive links to search results so people can view older versions of websites......»»
The Apple Watch Series 10 is Missing a Key Feature, at Least for US Buyers
The feature was available as far back as the Watch 6 series. The post The Apple Watch Series 10 is Missing a Key Feature, at Least for US Buyers appeared first on Phandroid. Apple didn’t hold back with the launch of the new Apple Wat.....»»
Consumers are wary of pesticide residue in fruits and vegetables, five-country study finds
CABI scientists have conducted research which reveals that concerns over pesticide residues on fruits and vegetables is the most frequently cited source of food safety fears among consumers in Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya, Pakistan and Uganda......»»
Keeping mold out of future space stations
Mold can survive the harshest of environments, so to stop harmful spores from growing on future space stations, a new study suggests a novel way to prevent its spread......»»
10 Best Parental Control Apps in 2024
Research shows that more than 56% of children between the ages of 10 – 16 have been exposed to inappropriate content while online. This problem, combined with the fact that most children are active on the internet, makes it necessary for parent.....»»
Kids are digital natives. They have ideas to help protect children from being harmed online, says researcher
The vast expanse of internet connectivity, online media, social media platforms, gaming platforms, and new forms and uses of artificial intelligence (AI) have opened enormous opportunities for commerce and communication......»»
This live-service beat ’em up is worth checking out in early access
Towerborne is already an entertaining beat co-op beat 'em up in early access, so long as you have a stable enough internet connection for it......»»
33 open-source cybersecurity solutions you didn’t know you needed
Open-source cybersecurity tools provide transparency and flexibility, allowing users to examine and customize the source code to fit specific security needs. These tools make cybersecurity accessible to a broader range of organizations and individual.....»»
We cannot believe these incredible phone deals from Total Wireless
Here's why you need to stop what you're doing and shop these phone deals from Total Wireless right now. Seriously, don't waste time get in here......»»
57% of the internet may already be AI sludge
According to a new study, 57 percent of content on the internet today is either AI-generated or translated using an AI algorithm......»»
The best smart home tech of IFA 2024
IFA 2024 didn't disappoint, with tons of cool gear on display. From lights and vacuums to appliances and more, here are the best smart home devices of IFA 2024......»»
Apple’s newest AirPods 4 add affordable ANC and wireless charging
Apple's newest AirPods and AirPods Pro are here. They're better than the last ones, of course. But you knew that already, didn't you......»»
This movie might just be 2024’s most unnerving action thriller
Kiyoshi Kurosawa, the Japanese director of Pulse and Cure, gets his visual mojo back with this strange action thriller about internet greed and wrath......»»
iPhone Diary: Apple likely to sell me an iPhone 16 Pro Max for two reasons
I didn’t always upgrade my iPhone every year. That process started with the iPhone X, but it has continued since then, and it’s generally been the camera features which have parted me from my money. The iPhone 16 Pro Max doesn’t seem like it.....»»
Banned in Brazil: The world is moving toward greater regulation of social media, experts say
Brazil's recent ban of X may seem antithetical to Americans' notion of the First Amendment and the idea of the internet as a "marketplace of ideas" where the good ultimately overshadows the bad and the ugly......»»