The Reddit protests are winding down—so what’s next?
Ars spoke with community mods about where Reddit goes from here. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Over 8,400 subreddits went dark from June 12 through June 14 in protest over new API pricing that is about t.....»»
Guinea shuts down internet access amid anti-government protests
Citizens are turning to VPN services to keep accessing key social media apps. Here's why Guinea's internet is going dark......»»
Pakistan shut down the internet - but that didn"t stop the protests
Millions were plunged offline after Imran Khan's arrest but the blackout hasn't stopped protests......»»
Reddit welcomes NSFW desktop image uploads ahead of Imgur’s ban
Mobile users could already share naughty pics. Enlarge (credit: Tim Goode/PA Images via Getty Images) If you've been worried about how you're going to upload explicit images from your desktop to Reddit after Imgur's ban.....»»
VW annual meeting rocked by cake attack, protests on China record
VW's Xinjiang plant in China has become a focus for human rights activists and a few shareholders, with some protestors claiming that the automaker's vehicles were built with forced labor......»»
VW annual meeting rocked by protests on China record
VW's Xinjiang plant in China has become a focus for human rights activists and a few shareholders, with some protestors claiming that the automaker's vehicles were built with forced labor......»»
Apple Watch helps save woman’s life after collapsing in a hotel room from a ruptured aorta
A user on Reddit has shared an incredible story on how the Apple Watch helped save their mom’s life. According to Reddit user Xanderpy, their mom was on a business trip and staying at a hotel when she started feeling pain in her chest. more… Th.....»»
Reddit adds rich previews for content shared in iMessage and Instagram Stories
Popular social network Reddit announced on Tuesday a major update to its iOS and Android app. Users will now find more options to share Reddit content with other platforms, such as iMessage and Instagram. In addition, the social network is adding ne.....»»
India roundup: Taiwan-based Wistron reportedly to withdraw from India
As Apple suppliers expand investments in India, Wistron is reportedly winding down its operations there. Micron is also reportedly applying for India's semiconductor fab incentive scheme......»»
Study: Police murder of George Floyd associated with short-term spike in firearm assaults on US police officers
The police murder of George Floyd sparked nationwide protests in the summer of 2020 and revived claims that public outcry over such high-profile police killings perpetuates a violent "war on cops." In a new study, researchers assessed if and how patt.....»»
Major flaw exposed in Google and Samsung’s Find My Device systems
A post on Reddit has revealed a possible bug with Samsung’s Find My Mobile that makes the feature completely useless. A lot of phones these days have some kind of feature that lets you track down and lock a phone that has been lost or s.....»»
Film studios lose bid to unmask Reddit users who wrote comments on piracy
Judge voids subpoena, says film studios sought info that isn't relevant to case. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | NurPhoto ) Reddit doesn't have to identify eight anonymous users who wrote comments in piracy-related threa.....»»
Apple TV YouTube app gets big update to fix bugs & offer NFL Sunday Ticket
YouTube is releasing an update for its YouTuve TV app on Apple TV that fixes a syncing bug, sets the stage for improved picture quality, and more.YouTube app on Apple TV gets updateA YouTube team member shared the details on Reddit and said the versi.....»»
Why the Bud Light boycott represents a new phase in anti-brand protests
The boycott has quickly morphed into a promotional event for ‘anti-woke’ brands. Branded is a weekly column devoted to the intersection of marketing, business, design, and culture.Read Full Story.....»»
Reddit will start charging AI models learning from its extremely human archives
LLMs can no longer lurk, learn, and profit from 18 years of links and chatter. Enlarge / Reddit, a site that is chock-full of humans being every kind of human possible, will start charging larger businesses that want to train the.....»»
Upcoming Reddit changes may spell the end of free third-party apps
Reddit has begun having discussions with app developers on a change that would likely spell the end of free third-party Reddit apps, shifting toward a paid subscription model. more… The post Upcoming Reddit changes may spell the end of free third.....»»
Leak reveals YouTube Music Library redesign
Reddit user gets a sneak peek of a new layout. Reddit User, NightDriveAvenger, spotted in their Youtube Music feed an interesting visual update to the Youtube Music App. After a long wait, we finally have what looks like a grid system for s.....»»
Manatee winter deaths in Florida"s Brevard County plunge—which could portend trouble
The winter killing season for manatees along Central Florida's Atlantic coast is winding down with an astounding turn of events—a tiny fraction of the animals died compared to during the last two years......»»
AI-generated video of Will Smith eating spaghetti astounds with terrible beauty
Open source "text2video" ModelScope AI made the viral sensation possible. Enlarge / Stills from an AI-generated video of Will Smith eating spaghetti that has been heating up the Internet. (credit: chaindrop / Reddit) Ami.....»»
Yes, Virginia, there is AI joy in seeing fake Will Smith ravenously eat spaghetti
Open source "text2video" ModelScope AI made the viral sensation possible. Enlarge / Stills from an AI-generated video of Will Smith eating spaghetti that has been heating up the Internet. (credit: chaindrop / Reddit) Ami.....»»
DirecTV puts Newsmax back on the air after Republicans’ angry protests
Newsmax said it now accepts that DirecTV isn't trying to censor conservatives. Enlarge / Newsmax logo displayed at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Houston, Texas on May 28, 2022. (credit: Getty Images | Patrick.....»»