Threads now available to download: Meta’s microblogging alternative to Twitter
As announced earlier this week, Meta today officially launched Threads – its new microblogging social network that aims to compete with Twitter. However, although Threads is a new app, it exists under the branding and structure of Instagram, so us.....»»
Mercury Weather can now provide notifications for rain and snow
Mercury Weather is a cool indie app that works as an alternative to Apple’s Weather app. Following an update in August that added new features to the app, there’s now another update available – and this one provides notifications about weather.....»»
How to download Android 15 right now
The Android 15 update is now available for select devices. Here’s how to download it......»»
Balancing quantity and quality: How X/Twitter"s algorithm influences our consumption of news
Are we only seeing the kind of news we want to see on social media? What effects do personalized algorithms have on our perception of news quality? Do algorithms help us serendipitously encounter information that we didn't expect? These are the quest.....»»
iOS 18.2 adds Safari Live Activity for file downloads
Live Activities are having a moment. Yesterday Apple rolled out a popular Live Activity for tracking election results via Apple News. Now, a new Safari Live Activity has been discovered in the latest iOS 18.2 beta for tracking a file’s download pro.....»»
How to setup your Meta Quest 2
This tutorial explains how you can set up your Meta Quest 2. The post How to setup your Meta Quest 2 appeared first on Phandroid. Even though the Meta Quest 2 is an older-generation VR headset, it is still a capable device to have. The bes.....»»
The humble bumblebee just messed things up for Meta
The humble bumblebee has reportedly played a part in obstructing an ambitious construction project by tech giant Meta......»»
New in iOS 18.2 developer beta 2: Additional settings for ChatGPT, Camera Control, and more
iOS 18.2 has received its second developer beta, as Apple Intelligence testing continues. Here's everything you need to know about the software update and the changes it includes.iOS 18.2 developer beta 2 is now available for download.On Monday, Appl.....»»
Elon Musk turns X’s block button into a “glorified mute button”
X change lets blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them. X, formerly Twitter, is now letting blocked users see posts made by the people who blocked them. "We're.....»»
Miss the iPhone mini? This company may have an alternative for you
If you long for the bygone days of smaller phones instead of the larger displays of today, the Oppo Find X8 Mini could be exactly what you're looking for......»»
Meta details "adult classifier" tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram
Meta details "adult classifier" tool for catching teens who lie about their age on Instagram.....»»
Endangered bees stop Meta’s plan for nuclear-powered AI data center
Meta's rivals have struck deals to use nuclear power for some data centers. Plans by Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta to build an AI data center in the US that runs on nuclear power were.....»»
Check your Samsung Galaxy S24 right now for a new security update
Samsung Galaxy S24 users can now download a new software update. Although it’s not the update people have waited for, it’s still a major one......»»
TCL’s The Frame alternative is 33% off today at Best Buy
Display professional art prints, family photos, and more with the TCL 55-inch NXTFRAME 4K QLED, now on sale at Best Buy for $1,000......»»
Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta"s Llama
Chinese researchers develop AI model for military use on back of Meta"s Llama.....»»
Tech billionaire Elon Musk"s social media posts have had a "sudden boost" since July, new research reveals
On July 13, shortly after Donald Trump was targeted by an assassination attempt, Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X (formerly Twitter), tweeted to his more than 200 million followers:.....»»
Scientists investigate contrail formation to reduce climate impact
From the development of new materials that make airplanes lighter to the exploration of alternative fuels, the aviation industry is making strides toward reducing its carbon footprint......»»
OpenAI launches ChatGPT with Search, taking Google head-on
As traditional web search falters, OpenAI offers an AI-based alternative. One of the biggest bummers about the modern Internet has been the decline of Google Search. Once an essen.....»»
Meta Quest 3S vs. Meta Quest 3: What are the differences?
Meta just dropped the new Quest 3S, but is it really all that different? Meta Quest 3S vs. 3: Price and specs Meta Quest 3S (left) and Meta Quest 3 (right) Credit: Me.....»»
NYT Connections hints today: Clues, answers for October 31
Connections is a New York Times word game that's all about finding the "common threads between words." How to solve the puzzle. Connections is the latest New York Times word game that's captured the public's attention. The game is all about fin.....»»
NYT Connections Sports Edition today: Hints and answers for October 31
Connections: Sports Edition is a New York Times word game about finding common sports threads between words. How to solve the puzzle. Connections: Sports Edition is a new version of the popular New York Times word game that seeks to test the kn.....»»