Spiny mice point the way to new path in social neuroscience
Scientists have zeroed in on brain circuitry powering the desire of spiny mice to live in large groups, opening the door to a new model for the study of complex social behaviors in mammals......»»
"A virtual seat at the family table": why older people are among the biggest users of social media
The Australian government's recent decision to ban under 16s from social media has focused attention on the harms it can cause—especially for young people......»»
How to customize your social media by finding and making Bluesky feeds
Feeds are lists users on Bluesky create to customize their experience on the site. Here's how you can find feeds and create your own......»»
TCL TVs will use films made with generative AI to push targeted ads
TCL to "heavily promote" original short films with gen AI animation, characters. Advertising has become a focal point of TV software. We’re seeing companies that sell TV sets be.....»»
Errant reference in macOS 15.2 seems to confirm M4 MacBook Airs for 2025
Software reference could point to a release sooner rather than later. The macOS 15.2 update that was released earlier today came with a handful of new features, plus something une.....»»
Russia takes unusual route to hack Starlink-connected devices in Ukraine
Secret Blizzard has used the resources of at least 6 other groups in the past 7 years. Russian nation-state hackers have followed an unusual path to gather intel in the country's.....»»
Picus provides automated pentesting testing to help uncover critical risks
Picus Security announced new innovations to its Attack Path Validation (APV) product. The new Picus APV now offers security teams accurate, risk-free, and continuous automated penetration testing to uncover critical risks, while significantly reducin.....»»
Chandra sees black hole jet stumble into something in the dark
Even matter ejected by black holes can run into objects in the dark. Using NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have found an unusual mark from a giant black hole's powerful jet striking an unidentified object in its path......»»
"News influencers" are racking up billions of views—and not checking their facts
The way many people get their news today would be unrecognizable to broadsheet devotees of decades past. You may read email newsletters, scroll headlines on social media, or go directly to the BBC's own TikTok account to find out what's happening in.....»»
Fashion police dictated gender norms in early modern Genoa, historian finds
While fashion magazines and social media strongly influence how people dress today, there were literally fashion police in most early modern European cities, according to art history scholar Ana Cristina Howie, with local laws dictating—down to the.....»»
How to increase Spirit in Path of Exile 2
One of the most important character stats in Path of Exile 2 is Spirit, but learning how to increase and improve it isn't so easy when you start off with zero......»»
The death of a robot designed for autistic children proves Apple"s on-device AI is the right path
The Moxie robot that used cloud processing for a large language model was designed to be a companion and education tool for autistic children, and it's being unceremoniously shut down by the owners. This absolutely insensitive and destructive move pr.....»»
How to respec passive abilities in Path of Exile 2
Your build is everything in Path of Exile 2, so being able to respec your passive abilities is a necessity. You can do it, but only after we show you how to......»»
Apple hints at radically different AGI view than AI competitors
Artificial general intelligence (AGI) is a regular discussion point for many AI companies, but it seems that Apple has a radically different view than the majority. Here’s what the company just revealed. more….....»»
US Appeals Court upholds law requiring TikTok sale
China-based Bytedance has one last avenue to avoid the sale of its TikTok social media service after losing a court appeal to invalidate a US law that requires the service be sold by January 19, 2025.TikTok's issues with the US government and courts.....»»
Climate patterns from cave mineral deposits linked to Chinese dynasty collapses
China's dynastic history spans 13 periods of rule from 2070 BC until the last emperor abdicated in 1912. While factors leading to the transitions between dynasties are a complex mixture of environmental, social and economic issues, the role of climat.....»»
Path of Exile 2 bugs making you feel exiled? Fixes are on the way
Path of Exile 2 is now out in early access, but it was a bumpy start. The team at Grinding Gear Games have laid out their approach to fixing the bugs......»»
Holiday 2024 Mac Buyer"s Guide -- Which desktop Mac you should buy?
Following the introduction of new Mac models in October, Apple has shaken up its desktop Mac roster. Here's what you should buy this holiday season, at just about any price point.Apple's current crop of desktop MacsPrice is an important factor when c.....»»
Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware
Downloading anything from the internet is a gamble these days: you might think that you are downloading an innocuous app from a legitimate firm but thanks to clever misuse of AI and some social engineering, you can end up with information and cryptoc.....»»
Feral female buffalo build friendships based on similar personality traits, study reveals
Similar social personalities strongly influence friendships in humans, yet we know relatively little about how animals choose their friends. But a new study by researchers at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK) investigating a unique free-ranging.....»»
Global study points to a clear solution for the massive decline in sharks and rays
A new global study blames overfishing for a more than 50% decline in sharks and rays since 1970, but also shows a clear path to preventing their numbers dwindling further. James Cook University's Professor Colin Simpfendorfer was co-author of the ana.....»»