Public officials can block haters—but only sometimes, SCOTUS rules
SCOTUS declined to set a clear standard for when blocking followers is OK. Enlarge (credit: Larry Crain | iStock / Getty Images Plus) There are some circumstances where government officials are allowed to block people fr.....»»
New iPads are close, EU App Store rules, and Apple ID"s new bug on the AppleInsider Podcast
On this week's episode of the AppleInsider Podcast, your regular hosts discuss a change in EU rules for small developers, some Apple ID bugs, iOS 18 leaks — and of course the imminent launch of new iPads.Apple is due to launch new iPads on May 7If.....»»
Targeting friends to induce social contagion can benefit the world, says new research
A new study co-authored by Yale sociologist Nicholas A. Christakis demonstrates that tapping into the dynamics of friendship significantly improves the possibility that a community will adopt public health and other interventions aimed at improved hu.....»»
Beats Pill revival resurfaces thanks to F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo
The unannounced Beats Pill has made another public appearance. This time, it's caught in the hand of F1 racing driver Daniel Ricciardo.A Beats Pill-like speaker carried by Daniel Ricciardo [Instagram/F1]Beats is in the middle of updating its personal.....»»
Investigation reveals varied impact of preschool programs on long-term school success
Early education programs are widely believed to be effective public investments for helping children succeed in school and for reducing income- and race-based achievement gaps. However, a new study conducted by a team of investigators from Teachers C.....»»
Deeper understanding of malaria parasite sexual development unlocks opportunities to block disease spread
For the first time, the developmental stages of the deadliest human malaria parasite have been mapped in high resolution, allowing researchers to understand this ever-adapting adversary in more detail than previously possible......»»
EU Core Technology Fee for small & non-profit developers pared way back
Responding to criticism that its Core Technology Fee for EU developers could see small App Store developers owing Apple excessive fees, the company has revised its rules for eligibility.European Union flagsAs part of complying with the EU's mandate t.....»»
Study examines US public opinion of "would-be" mass shooters
The unpredictable and widespread threat of mass shootings can affect anyone anywhere. Interrupting the process of planning and conducting a mass shooting is a matter of public safety. However, the public's willingness to both "see something" and "say.....»»
Supreme Court decides not to block Texas law that age-gates porn websites
Court denies application for a stay but could still hear challenge to the law. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | PA Thompson) The US Supreme Court yesterday denied a request to block a Texas law that requires age-verificat.....»»
6 public auto dealership groups challenged by inflation, lower profit per vehicle
Asbury, AutoNation, Group 1, Lithia, Penske and Sonic continue turning to acquisitions or growing service and parts operations for new revenue sources......»»
Apple releases fourth dev and public betas for iOS 17.5, macOS Sonoma 14.5, and more
The weekly iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the fourth developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5. Public betas are also incoming on the same day. more….....»»
macOS Sonoma 14.5 Release Approaches
Apple’s macOS Sonoma 14.5 update for Mac took another step toward its public release today. The company has pushed the fourth version of the macOS Sonoma 14.5 beta to developers and those using the public version of the beta. The release comes.....»»
Immunizing consumers against bad news can protect brands, says study
Abercrombie & Fitch. Balenciaga. Starbucks. In recent years, these brands and many others have faced extreme public backlash due to insensitive comments from executives, changes to loyalty programs, controversial advertising decisions, and more......»»
iOS 17.5 Update for iPhone Gets Even Closer
The iOS 17.5 update for iPhone got another step closer to its public release today. The company today released the fourth version of the iOS 17.5 beta with the release coming a week after it pushed the third version of the beta. The fourth iOS 17.5 b.....»»
EU probes Meta for killing tool that enables real-time election monitoring
EU probes Facebook/Instagram owner for possible Digital Services Act violations. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Chesnot ) The European Commission today accused Meta of violating rules related to deceptive advertising, p.....»»
FTC fines Razer for every cent made selling bogus “N95 grade” RGB masks
“Deceptive advertising and misinformation posed a risk to public health." Enlarge (credit: Razer) The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) announced this week a proposed settlement [PDF] against Razer that would see the tec.....»»
Tesla to lay off everyone working on Superchargers, new vehicles
Tesla is also getting rid of its public policy team, despite robotaxi ambitions. Enlarge / Tesla is laying off around 500 staff who have worked on its Supercharger network, plus its new vehicle development team and its public pol.....»»
Epic plans to revive Fortnite on iPad following EU iPadOS ‘gatekeeper’ ruling
The impact of the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) is continuing to unfold with the latest from the regulators stipulating that Apple’s iPadOS needs to follow the same new rules as iOS. With that, Epic has shared its plan to bring back Fortnite via.....»»
Okta warns customers about credential stuffing onslaught
Credential stuffing attacks have exploded this April, Okta warns, and advises its customers to use available tools to block access requests originating from residential proxies before authentication takes place. Abuse of proxy networks “In cred.....»»
Apple"s iPad doesn"t meet DMA criteria, but is getting regulated by the EU anyway
The European Union has spoken, and will enforce the rules of the Digital Markets Act on Apple again not because it holds a dominant position in the iPad today, but because it may soon.European Union flagsIn a press release issued early on Monday morn.....»»
First post: A history of online public messaging
From BBS to Facebook, here's how messaging platforms have changed over the years. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) People have been leaving public messages since the first artists painted hunting scenes on.....»»