Rockstar edits out “transphobic” content from GTA V remasters
Apparent change comes after pressure from press, LGBTQ+ developers. In recent years, the press and LGBTQ+ groups have been putting pressure on Rockstar Games to remove or change content they see as "transphobic" in Grand Theft Auto.....»»
What"s really behind the ad label? The dark arts influencers are using to get your likes
Rogue social media influencers are relying on gender stereotypes, bogus claims and deceptive editing to monetize their content and increase their following, a new study has found......»»
Q&A: Algorithmic conspirituality—if you"re seeing this, is it meant for you?
Thanks to algorithms, social media platforms can generate content that feels like it's made just for you. And while you may acknowledge that technology is what delivers the content, you may sometimes feel that a higher power is involved......»»
Google Announces Changes to Purchases on Google TV
Looks like Google is moving all of its content streaming on YouTube. The post Google Announces Changes to Purchases on Google TV appeared first on Phandroid. Google recently announced that it will be pushing new changes to how users can pu.....»»
Google Adds new Play Store Features for Easier Content Discovery
Google wants to streamline content discovery on the Play Store. The post Google Adds new Play Store Features for Easier Content Discovery appeared first on Phandroid. Google recently unveiled some big changes with regards to how users can.....»»
CrowdStrike blames buggy testing software for disastrous update
A bug in the Content Validator – a software element CrowdStrike relies on for testing and validating Rapid Response Content updates for its Falcon Sensors – is (partly) why the faulty update wasn’t caught in time, the company said......»»
Chemists develop test to track crucial edits to RNA
A research team's new technique could help scientists worldwide identify novel targets for cancer therapies......»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 19, 2024 – New Vision Pro content, what’s next for the iPad mini
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s announcement of new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro. We also cover the news that the Trump shooter used an Android phone from Samsung, which was cracked by Cellebrite in ju.....»»
Apple reveals new Immersive Video content coming soon to Vision Pro
Apple has announced its plans to release new Immersive Video content to Apple Vision Pro this year. The rollout will begin this week, with a new series called “Boundless” premiering for Apple Vision Pro users at 6 p.m. PT/9 p.m. ET this evening......»»
Elephants and big waves are subjects of inbound Immersive Video releases
Apple has brought out more Immersive Video content for the Apple Vision Pro, with series and films putting the viewer in the middle of the action.Elephants from the Apple Immersive Video series 'Wild Life'Apple Immersive Video has been a big draw for.....»»
Elon Musk’s X may succeed in blocking Calif. content moderation law on appeal
Elon Musk's X previously failed to block the law on First Amendment grounds. Enlarge (credit: Marc Piasecki / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk's fight defending X's content moderation decisions isn't j.....»»
Apple Vision Pro’s content drought improves with new 3D videos
It's still not the weekly cadence we expected, but it's something. Boundless premieres tonight, taking Vision Pro users on a hot air balloon ride in Turkey......»»
Genetic study reveals key to mulberry anthocyanin richness
Unlocking the genetic secrets of mulberry anthocyanin content, a study illuminates the regulatory mechanisms that dictate fruit color and nutritional quality. By assembling and analyzing the genomes of two distinct mulberry cultivars, researchers hav.....»»
Netflix Pulls VR App from Quest Store
You can still watch via the Quest web browser, fortunately. The post Netflix Pulls VR App from Quest Store appeared first on Phandroid. While some folks would prefer to use their VR headsets (regardless of brand) to stream content from the.....»»
TikTok pushed far-right AfD party on young voters in Germany
Alternative for Germany-related content returned when searching for other parties. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg) TikTok helped promote Germany’s far-right extremist political party to young voters ahead o.....»»
Apple trained AI models on YouTube content without consent [U: MKBHD responds]
A number of tech giants, including Apple, trained AI models on YouTube videos without the consent of the creators, according to a new report today. They did this by using subtitle files downloaded by a third party from more than 170,000 videos. Cr.....»»
YouTube creators surprised to find Apple and others trained AI on their videos
Once again, EleutherAI's data frustrates professional content creators. Enlarge / YouTuber Marques Brownlee discusses iOS 18 in a new video. This specific video wasn't part of the large dataset that was used to train AI models, b.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 16, 2024 – iOS 18 public beta and new features
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss the release of the iOS 18 public beta, highlighting all the new features, including the ‘Recovered’ album in the Photos app for finding lost or damaged content. Additionally, we cover Apple’s re.....»»
Apple trained AI models on YouTube content without consent; includes MKBHD videos
A number of tech giants, including Apple, trained AI models on YouTube videos without the consent of the creators, according to a new report today. They did this by using subtitle files downloaded by a third party from more than 170,000 videos. Cr.....»»
New dataset reveals accelerated global soil phosphorus release at higher temperatures
A study published in Science Advances shows that phosphorus (P) release from soils is enhanced at higher mean annual temperatures (MAT). This finding is based on a new compilation of data on global surface soil temperatures and phosphorus content......»»
New app releases for Apple Vision Pro have fallen dramatically since launch
Apple struggles to attract content from developers for its $3,500 headset. Enlarge (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple is struggling to attract fresh content for its innovative Vision Pro headset, with just a fraction of the ap.....»»