Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims
Pointing out that someone else is wrong is a part of life. And journalists need to do this all the time—their job includes helping sort what's true from what's not. But what if people just don't like hearing corrections?.....»»
"All of us urgently need to band together to pass a robust and just Earth to future generations," says expert
An article in a special issue on The Planetary Future published in Environmental Policy and Law considers the Planetary Trust as an essential framework underlying today's kaleidoscopic world, reviews important developments in implementing the Trust,.....»»
The many, many signs that Kamala Harris’ rally crowds aren’t AI creations
But Trump's false accusation highlights problems with media trust in the AI age......»»
Stratasys sues Bambu Lab over patents used widely by consumer 3D printers
Heated platforms and purge towers are among Stratasys' infringement claims. Enlarge / The Bambu Lab A1, complete with heated build platform. (credit: Bambu Lab) A patent lawsuit filed by one of 3D printing's most establi.....»»
I trust NASA’s safety culture this time around, and so should you
"The lessons of Columbia have not been forgotten." Through a cloud-washed blue sky above Launch Pad 39A, Space Shuttle Columbia hurtles toward space on mission STS-107. (credit: NASA) My first real taste of space journa.....»»
Incredible phone charging tech will be revealed on August 14
Realme will demonstrate its 320W SuperSonic battery charging technology on August 14, which it claims will be the world's fastest charging system......»»
Push alerts from TikTok include fake news, expired tsunami warning
News-style notifications include false claims about Taylor Swift, other misleading info. Enlarge (credit: FT montage/Getty Images) TikTok has been sending inaccurate and misleading news-style alerts to users’ phones, i.....»»
Would you trust an ant to amputate your limb? Science is showing they are skilled surgeons
An insect bites off another insect's leg. Is this predatory behavior, aggression, defense, competition or something else? In the case of carpenter ants, it's for the good of the amputee and to the benefit of the colony......»»
iPhone SE 4 due in early 2025 with OLED and Apple Intelligence
The fourth-generation iPhone SE will land in early 2025, with a report doubling down on claims it will have an OLED display and Apple Intelligence support.The iPhone SE 4 could look like the iPhone 14, but with added Apple IntelligenceThe iPhone SE 4.....»»
Rumor: iPad Air and iPad mini set to gain OLED as early as 2026
OLED debuted in the iPad lineup for the first time this year. The M4 iPad Pro, which Apple says has ‘the world’s most advanced display,’ features a unique tandem OLED setup. Now, a new rumor claims that OLED displays are also bound for both the.....»»
Menlo Zero Trust Access enhancements boost enterprise browsing security
Menlo Security has unveiled enhancements to Menlo Zero Trust Access, the company’s zero trust solution, which keeps enterprises steps ahead of adversaries. Simultaneously, the Menlo team released new findings as a follow up to the team’s recently.....»»
Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle
Judge dismisses most claims in federal lawsuit filed by Black Texas student punished over hairstyle.....»»
Experiment shows repetition boosts belief in climate-skeptical claims, even among climate science endorsers
Climate science supporters rated climate-skeptical statements as "truer" after just a single repetition, according to a study published August 7, 2024 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE led by Mary Jiang from The Australian National University, Aust.....»»
Observations confirm plasma bubble origin of persistent radio emissions from fast radio bursts
Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) are one of the most recent open mysteries of modern astrophysics. Within a few milliseconds, these powerful events release an immense amount of energy, among the highest observable in cosmic phenomena......»»
Readers trust journalists less when they debunk rather than confirm claims
Pointing out that someone else is wrong is a part of life. And journalists need to do this all the time—their job includes helping sort what's true from what's not. But what if people just don't like hearing corrections?.....»»
Users have to confirm screen recording permission every week in macOS Sequoia
Even if a user has turned on permissions in Settings for an app to screen record their Mac, the forthcoming macOS Sequoia is going to make them confirm that choice weekly.Any app that has screen capture or screen recording features will cause this pr.....»»
Apple"s 1TB iPad Pro 13-inch dips to new record low price at $200 off
A record-breaking discount is available exclusively for AppleInsider readers, with the premium 2024 iPad Pro 13-inch with 1TB storage now $200 off.The lowest price on record for the well-equipped model is available only at AppleInsider when you shop.....»»
The video game industry pays tribute to Game Informer
In the wake of Game Informer's sudden shutdown developers, journalists, and more shared how the longest-running video game magazine influenced them......»»
Avowed has been delayed to give players time to finish Black Ops 6
Obsidian Entertainment's Avowed has been delayed to February 2025, which Xbox claims was to give players some breathing room......»»
Crime blotter: Apple Store theft claims $21,000 worth of merchandise
This week on the Apple crime roundup, a dog bites a police officer's iPhone, a football player is accused of video voyeurism over iPad videos, multiple MacBook thefts in Queens, and more!The Apple Store in Pleasanton The latest in an occasional Apple.....»»
Apple now sending up to $395 payments to butterfly keyboard MacBook owners
In 2022, Apple agreed to pay a $50 million dollar settlement for certain eligible 2015-2019 MacBook owners who experienced problems with their butterfly keyboards. The claims process opened in late 2022, and the settlement got final approval last May.....»»