The Heard v. Depp trial is an opportunity to discuss the nuances of intimate partner violence
Strip away the celebrity intrigue and media frenzy, and the high-profile court battle between actors Johnny Depp and Amber Heard involves issues painfully familiar to many women and men across America......»»
There’s no Threads app for iPad, but this simple trick will unlock an app-like experience today
Instagram as a company seems to have never heard of this little niche product called the iPad. There may never be an Instagram iPad app, which doesn’t bode well for Threads’ own chances of native iPad support either. But did you know that you.....»»
FDA’s review of MDMA for PTSD highlights study bias and safety concerns
FDA advisors will meet June 4 to discuss and vote on the therapy's effectiveness. Enlarge / MDMA is now in the FDA's hands. (credit: Getty | PYMCA/Avalon) The safety and efficacy data on the use of MDMA (aka ecstasy) for.....»»
3 underrated Netflix movies you should watch this weekend (May 31-June 2)
Looking for some good films to watch on Netflix this weekend? Then stream these underrated movies with Johnny Depp, Christian Bale, Paul Rudd and more......»»
Foldable iPad rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details
Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable iPad/MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into.....»»
Foldable MacBook rumors, iOS 18 home screen updates and AI privacy details
Benjamin and Zac discuss the curious rumors about a 20-inch foldable MacBook, and the latest Vision Pro content developments. iOS 18 may let users change the icons of the apps on their home screen, but how exactly? We also have more insight into Appl.....»»
Report: Apple and OpenAI have signed a deal to partner on AI
The deal has parallels to Apple's infamous search deal with Google. Enlarge / OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. (credit: JASON REDMOND / Contributor | AFP) Apple and OpenAI have successfully made a deal to include OpenAI's generati.....»»
New Jersey"s cash bail reform reduced incarceration without increasing gun violence, study says
New Jersey's 2017 cash bail reform law—which eliminated financial barriers to avoiding pretrial detention—successfully reduced the state's jail population without increasing gun violence, according to a study published this month in JAMA Network.....»»
watchOS 11 Update: What to Know Right Now
Apple’s hard at work on a new watchOS 11 update for Apple Watch and today we want to give users an early look at what we know and what we expect. As we push deeper into 2024, we’ve heard quite a bit about iOS 18 for iPhone and a bit about.....»»
As bird flu spreads in cows, US close to funding Moderna’s mRNA H5 vaccine
If trials are successful, US government likely to buy doses for vaccine stockpile. Enlarge (credit: Digicom Photo/Science Photo Library via Getty) The US government is nearing an agreement to bankroll a late-stage trial.....»»
macOS 15: What Mac Users Need to Know Right Now
If you’re curious about the next version of macOS, we’ll take you through everything you need to know right now about Apple’s upcoming macOS 15 update for Mac. While we’ve heard quite a bit about iOS 18 for iPhone, we haven’.....»»
I was dreading the RTX 5090 until I heard this rumor
According to the latest report, Nvidia may be reversing course on extremely large and unpractical GPUs......»»
VW says it will build $21,756 BEVs alone after Renault talks collapsed
VW said it will build battery-electric cars priced at €20,000 ($21,756) in Europe without a partner and would rely on a high degree of localization in the region to cut transport routes of components and reduce emissions......»»
TikTok ban: Fast-track appeal granted as company sues US government [U]
Update: A US court has fast-tracked the appeal, which will be heard in September. TikTok owner Bytedance has just three weeks to file its arguments for the ban to be overturned. Bytedance, the parent company of TikTok, is suing the US government,.....»»
Tesla settles fatal crash suit as another jury trial loomed
Tesla Inc. has reached a deal to resolve a lawsuit over the death of a Model S passenger in a fiery 2016 crash, marking the second time in two months the electric-vehicle maker has avoided a jury trial in California over a fatal wreck......»»
Apple’s WWDC opportunity: why iOS 18 may prove pivotal to taking AI mainstream
AI is everywhere. Tech companies not talking about AI are hard to find. When compared to players leading in this space like OpenAI and Google, Apple is generally seen as being “behind.” But despite AI being everywhere, in many ways it’s also.....»»
I saw the future of video calling, and it blew me away
During Google I/O 2024, I had an opportunity to try Project Starline — Google's futuristic take on video calling. Simply put, it blew me away......»»
Australia"s new consent campaign gets a lot right: But consent education won"t be enough to stop sexual violence
The Australian government has recently launched Consent Can't Wait, a campaign focused on supporting sexual consent communication between adults and young people......»»
Will generative AI change the way universities communicate?
Is artificial intelligence an unprecedented opportunity, or will it rob everyone of jobs and creativity? As we debate on social media (and perhaps use ChatGPT almost daily), generative AIs have also entered the arena of university communication. Thes.....»»
Researcher: Cyberflashing is a form of gendered sexual violence that must be taken seriously
Sexting—sending sexually suggestive or explicit messages and images—is now a widespread practice, and can be a healthy way to express and explore sexuality. However, there is a need to distinguish between consensual sexting and forms of sexual ha.....»»
Google’s lackluster AI announcements gives Apple the perfect opportunity to shine
Google made a bunch of AI announcements at I/O 2024. It felt largely underwhelming, but it might have given Apple the perfect opportunity. The post Google’s lackluster AI announcements gives Apple the perfect opportunity to shine appeared first on.....»»