TikTok banned, fined, and members of Congress under pressure not to use it
With Australia the latest country to act, we’ve now seen TikTok banned from government devices in the US, Canada, the UK, France, Belgium, the European Commission, Australia, and New Zealand … more… The post TikTok banned, fined, and members.....»»
Mexican bat found to have photoluminescent feet
A small team of zoologists and ecologists with members from Instituto de Ecología and Soluciones Ambientales en Sustentabilidad Ambiental, both in Mexico, and the University of Texas at Austin, has found that a certain species of bat living in Mexic.....»»
Tesla plans six-seat Model Y, production slated for 2025 in China, report says
The addition of a six-seater variant underscores pressure in China from domestic rivals such as Nio and Zeekr......»»
China threatens retaliation against Japan for chip restrictions
Japan introduced restrictions under pressure from US to weaken Chinese tech power......»»
Researchers call for more tailored approach to dealing with different types of sex offenders
Community attitudes to sex offenders who are in positions of trust—such as teachers, coaches, or clergy members—are significantly more negative than those towards general sex offenders (SOs) and could lead to reoffending, a new study finds......»»
Dealership catches onto scammer, but plays along until cops arrest him
A video showing a customer taking delivery of two Kia Tellurides, then being arrested for allegedly using a fake driver's license, went viral on TikTok......»»
Telegram CEO charged with numerous crimes and is banned from leaving France
Multi-billionaire must post bail of 5 million euros, report to police twice a week. Enlarge / Pavel Durov, CEO and co-founder of Telegram, speaks at TechCrunch Disrupt SF 2015 on September 21, 2015, in San Francisco. (credit: Get.....»»
Court: Section 230 doesn’t shield TikTok from Blackout Challenge death suit
TikTok must face claim over For You Page recommending content that killed kids. Enlarge (credit: Catherine McQueen | Moment) An appeals court has revived a lawsuit against TikTok by reversing a lower court's ruling that.....»»
Unveiling a novel sample configuration for ultrahigh pressure equation of state calibrations
In a paper published recently in the Journal of Applied Physics, an international team of scientists from Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Argonne National Laboratory and Deutsches Elektronen-Synchrotron have developed a new sample conf.....»»
Telegram CEO released by police, transferred to court for possible indictment
Durov released from police custody, brought to court after days of questioning. Enlarge / Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain, on Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2016. (credit: Getty Images | Bloomberg).....»»
While some cities clear homeless encampments, others are granting a "right to shelter"
At the end of June, the US Supreme Court upheld an Oregon city's ban on outdoor camping. The court's decision means that people experiencing homelessness can be arrested, ticketed and fined for sleeping outside, even when there are no alternatives......»»
Children and the internet: Helping kids navigate this modern minefield
The United States' most senior public health official, surgeon-general Vivek Murthy, believes social media platforms should come with warning labels. The United Nations' education, science and culture agency says smartphones should be banned in schoo.....»»
Apple 15W wireless chargers to be banned from sale in China
Apple 15W wireless chargers are set to be banned from sale in China, with both MagSafe and Qi2 charging pads affected. The Chinese government says that the prohibitions are to prevent interference and “maintain the order of airwaves” … m.....»»
AT&T 911 outage sees company fined $950k; yesterday’s outage now fixed
An AT&T 911 outage back in 2023 has seen the company fined almost a million dollars. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) says that the carrier not only failed to provide adequate backup coverage, but also didn’t let 911 centers know what h.....»»
Instagram’s New Features Add a Bit More Spice to Your Reels and Stories
New features await users looking for a creative outlet. The post Instagram’s New Features Add a Bit More Spice to Your Reels and Stories appeared first on Phandroid. The popularity of apps like Tiktok over the past few years has pr.....»»
Mark Zuckerberg regrets not pushing back on Biden’s COVID “pressure” campaign
Facebook is "ready to push back" on government takedown requests, Meta CEO says. Enlarge / Mark Zuckerberg. (credit: Bloomberg / Contributor | Bloomberg) After years of bickering with the Biden administration about vacci.....»»
AT&T failed to notify 911 call centers of outage, pays $950K to settle probe
Technician accidentally disabled a portion of AT&T network during testing. Enlarge / AT&T's stand at Mobile World Congress on February 27, 2023, in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | Joan Cros Garcia-Corbis) AT&T.....»»
Biomass-based polymer can capture and release CO₂ without high pressure or extreme temperatures
A new, biomass-based material developed by FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers can be used to repeatedly capture and release carbon dioxide......»»
Sustaining oyster farming with sturdier rafts
Amid the rising human population and pressure on food supplies, the world can't be everyone's oyster. But perhaps there might be more oysters to eat if an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team's findings mean sturdy plastic rafts will be us.....»»
NAMAD asks members to share their thoughts as leaders assume new roles
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. — The National Association of Minority Automobile Dealers is conducting its own survey of members' attitudes to provide a more focused view of the group's needs and how they might differ from other U.S. car retailers. Damon Les.....»»
Citizen science project identifies 20 new astronomical discoveries
A citizen science project, which invites members of the public to take part in identifying cosmic explosions, has already identified 20 new astronomical discoveries......»»