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Social media platforms are throttling access to news—with far-reaching implications for democracy

Just days out from the United States presidential election last month, X (formerly Twitter) suddenly crippled the ability of many major media and political organizations to reach audiences on the social media platform......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgDec 5th, 2024

Everything announced at AWS re:Invent 2024 you might have missed

Stay up to date with all the biggest AWS re:Invent news announcements here......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 4th, 2024

Publication outlines steps for building astronomy databases

Data access, or the availability of new and archival data for use by other scientists and the public, is key to scientific advancement. How data is presented, searched, and formatted determines accessibility, and it can be difficult to find a solutio.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Do you know what populism is? Research suggests most don"t, but some view it with disdain anyway

The rise of populism has received extensive academic and media attention. Research into the uses of "populism" in news media indicates that it predominantly has a disparaging connotation and is rampantly misused......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Hiring people with disabilities positively influences hotel guest perceptions, finds study

Employing people with disabilities (PWD) in hotels not only enhances social responsibility but also significantly boosts customer intentions to recommend and revisit hotels, according to a new study from the University of Surrey. This pivotal study c.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Are US "news deserts" hothouses of corruption? Researchers demonstrate impacts of losing local papers

The March 24, 2021 edition of neighborhood newspaper Northeast News, out of Kansas City, Missouri, contained a surprise for its 9,000 subscribers. Where the front-page news should have been, there was a big, blank white space. This was no printer's e.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Leading the charge: How regenerative business leadership can improve social, environmental, and economic systems

By restoring ecosystems, empowering communities, and driving sustainable economic growth, regenerative business practices create long-term value. But these shifts demand more than strategic tweaks; they require visionary leadership capable of steerin.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

AWS re:Invent 2024 day one live - all the news and updates as they happen

We're live in Las Vegas, and ready for AWS re:Invent 2024 day one......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

New research demonstrates potential of digital payments to help alleviate hunger

Could the same digital payment platforms that you use to buy a cup of coffee or make a charitable donation be used to alleviate extreme hunger around the world? That's the question a research team led by Tarek Ghani, an assistant professor of strateg.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Democracy fatigue: An intelligent system that combines direct and representative politics can help counter it

Democracy is in crisis. Many people are losing confidence in political parties and parliaments and their ability to solve pressing social problems in the long term......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

97% of adult Australians have limited skills to verify information online: Report

Australians now use social media more often than any other type of media, including TV, radio and websites. While the increased use of social media platforms present new opportunities to access and engage with information, it also introduces serious.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Using WhatsApp on an older iPhone? Then take note

An update to WhatsApp will end support for iOS versions prior to 15.1, which could have implications for anyone using an older iPhone......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsDec 3rd, 2024

Apple Pay comes to sixth country in South America

Even in its 10th year, Apple Pay is still reaching new markets. The latest, per Apple server sleuth @aaronp, is Uruguay. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

The shocking speed of AWS key exploitation

It’s no secret that developers often inadvertently expose AWS access keys online and we know that these keys are being scraped and misused by attackers before organizations get a chance to revoke them. Clutch Security researchers performed a te.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Ex-employee sues Apple for ‘surveillance’ after being forced to edit LinkedIn profile

Media outlet Semafor has publicized a lawsuit by a former ad tech employee at Apple who is suing the company for “physical, video electronic surveillance.” The story falls under the headline “Employee lawsuit accuses Apple of spying on its work.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

HomePass 2 launches, more new Matter devices, & our new go-to travel charger on HomeKit Insider

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover a surprising amount of news for a holiday week including new leaks and new Matter products.HomeKit Insider PodcastOne of our most oft-recommended apps, HomePass, was updated to version 2 this p.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Taking climate change personally—study finds audiovisual sources best media tool for growing interest

People take a bigger interest in climate change when they feel personally vested in the issue, a Singapore Management University sustainability communication expert notes in his latest research......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

New theory of flexible multimodal synchrony advances understanding of human interaction

Researchers from Bar-Ilan University and Haifa University have unveiled a new theory of interpersonal synchrony that redefines how we understand social coordination and its role in human interaction. Titled "A Theory of Flexible Multimodal Synchrony,.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Brief scientific literacy interventions may quash new conspiracy theories

The more time you spend on social media, the likelier you are to have come across a viral post that seems too strange to be true. Brief scientific literacy interventions, especially those that focus on critical thinking skills, may help to undermine.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Media literacy is self-defense against child exploitation online

A leading University of South Australia researcher is calling for greater media literacy, early in children's formal education, as an 'essential line of defense' against online child abuse and sexual exploitation......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024

Australia banning social media use by kids; 9to5Mac readers want the same in the US [U]

Update: Australia has now voted to ban social media use by children under the age of 16. In a 9to5Mac reader poll on the issue, the vast majority of you thought the US should do the same – see the end of the piece. The impact of social media use.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsDec 2nd, 2024