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?.....»»
Collaboration finds accuracy "nudges" decrease misinformation-sharing on both sides of the political aisle
A collaboration between two research teams with opposing perspectives found that, despite claims to the contrary, simply reminding people about the concept of accuracy improves the quality of information-sharing on both sides of the political aisle......»»
The Pixel 8a Might Get Battery Improvements, Leak Claims
Google's up-and-coming midrange smartphone is expected to come with significant improvements to battery. The post The Pixel 8a Might Get Battery Improvements, Leak Claims appeared first on Phandroid. Another day, another Pixel leak –.....»»
TikTok national security briefing may have had ‘interesting’ source
A classified TikTok national security briefing given to senators may have been in part based on claims made by a fired member of staff who is now making further … interesting claims. The former staffer says that his firing was instigated by the.....»»
Trellix ZTS enables organizations to strengthen cyber resilience
Trellix announced the Trellix Zero Trust Strategy (ZTS) Solution, available immediately worldwide. Trellix ZTS is leveraging Trellix’s AI-powered XDR Platform to provide native monitoring, protection, and threat detection. The solution enables orga.....»»
Elon Musk shares “extremely false” allegation of voting fraud by “illegals”
On X, Musk shared false claim that is easily disproven by voter registration data. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Nathan Stirk ) Texas Secretary of State Jane Nelson yesterday issued a statement debunking claims of wide.....»»
Dealerships owned by Ray Brandt trust sell to six buyers
Six groups and dealers purchased 13 dealerships and six collision centers owned by the Ray Brandt trust......»»
X blue checkmarks being forced on journalists who don’t want them
Ah, the saga of X’s blue checkmarks! Originally a sign that someone was who they claimed to be, and later sold so that cryptocurrency scammers could see their posts boosted, the company is now coming full circle with some journalists. Elon Musk.....»»
Spotify’s second price hike in 9 months will target audiobook listeners
Bloomberg report claims price hike coming to Australia, Pakistan, and the UK first. Enlarge (credit: Getty) Spotify Premium subscriptions include up to 15 hours of audiobook listening. But starting in April, the company.....»»
Apple @ Work: Balancing security and productivity in the age of Al
Sponsored by Kolide: If a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. It’s device trust for Okta. Visit kolide.com/appleatwork to learn more and watch a demo. Two things are being discussed by every CIO, CEO, and board in 2024: securit.....»»
BLUETTI launches AC240 – the world’s first weatherproof portable generator [30% off]
Green energy pioneer BLUETTI has a brand new portable solution that’s ready to power your adventures on land, water, and anything in between. Here’s what you get with the mobile, yet powerful new weatherproof BLUETTI AC240. Plus 9to5Mac readers c.....»»
Medicare forced to expand forms to fit 10-digit bills—a penny shy of $100M
Previously, some doctors had to divide bills by 10 and submit 10 claims to get costs covered. Enlarge (credit: Getty | YinYang) In a disturbing sign of the times, Medicare this week implemented a change to its claims-pro.....»»
Apple wouldn’t let Jon Stewart interview FTC Chair Lina Khan, TV host claims
Tech company also didn't want a segment on Stewart's show criticizing AI. The Daily Show host Jon Stewart's interview with FTC Chair Lina Khan. The conversation about Apple begins around 16:30 in the video. Before the cancellation o.....»»
Report provides up-close look at pro-democracy conservatives
Pro-democracy conservatives appreciate diverse political ideas, value journalism, and trust institutions including elections, according to a new report that defines this quiet but potentially powerful movement......»»
Jon Stewart opens up about Apple interference in his show
After originally claims that his split with Apple TV+ was amicable, Jon Stewart has now revealed that the company blocked topics and even guests he wanted to cover on "The Problem with Jon Stewart."Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" (Source: Comedy Cent.....»»
Trash from the International Space Station may have hit a house in Florida
NASA collected the item to confirm whether it came from the International Space Station. Enlarge / This cylindrical object, a few inches in size, fell through the roof of Alejandro Otero's home in Florida last month. (credit: Ale.....»»
Apple likes Services revenue, so you should listen to this podcast, claims report
Want to be featured on the App Store? Develop a new feature that uses Apple’s latest technologies. Looking for a similar featured spot on Apple Podcasts? Consider charging listeners for your podcast. more….....»»
"Humbling, and a bit worrying": Researcher claims that models fail to fully explain record global heat
Deadly heat in the Southwest. Hot-tub temperatures in the Atlantic Ocean. Sweltering conditions in Europe, Asia and South America......»»
Researchers study rate of stuttering in adult struggling readers
Adults who struggle to read often read at a slower pace and with lower accuracy compared to their peers. They can also have difficulties with spoken language skills, such as difficulties with understanding and using words, and recognizing and working.....»»
Discord is about to get more annoying to use
A recent report claims that ads will be coming to Discord soon, which we expect will be very annoying for a lot of users. The post Discord is about to get more annoying to use appeared first on Phandroid. Discord is a great messaging platf.....»»
Final hour: Apple"s M2 Mac mini plunges to $474.99
The M2 Mac mini has dropped to the lowest price ever, and the flash deal is available exclusively to AppleInsider readers. Save $124 instantly for 2 days only.Grab the lowest price ever on Apple's M2 Mac mini.Apple's standard M2 Mac mini is discounte.....»»