TikTok’s next move is to take on Twitter and Threads with text posts
When TikTok launched, everyone called it a copycat of Instagram Stories, which had in turn stolen that idea from Snapchat. Of course, TikTok’s way of … The post TikTok’s next move is to take on Twitter and Threads with text posts ap.....»»
This tiny backyard bug does the fastest backflips on Earth
Move over, Sonic. There's a new spin-jumping champion in town—the globular springtail (Dicyrtomina minuta). This diminutive hexapod backflips into the air, spinning to over 60 times its body height in the blink of an eye, and a new study features t.....»»
Global timber supply threatened as climate change pushes cropland northwards
Climate change will move and reduce the land suitable for growing food and timber, putting the production of these two vital resources into direct competition, a new study has found......»»
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.....»»
The leading alternative to GDP is languishing over a technical disagreement—with potentially grave consequences
Many commentators believe that the world should move away from measuring economic success in terms of GDP growth. Yes, growth has brought prosperity and untold riches, but it has had significant negative side effects for the planet, including climate.....»»
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.....»»
How VPNs protect you from governments, thieves, and your boss
Governments, ISPs, and even your employer can watch every online move you make. Here's how the best VPN apps can keep your online life safe.The best VPN for iPhone apps can protect you from governments, hackers, even your employerMany countries openl.....»»
Threads testing new option for temporary 24 hour posts
Meta began experimenting with an option for auto-archiving posts back in April, but the feature never came to fruition in that form. However, the company has now confirmed that they’re experimenting with a new ephemeral post format, where users can.....»»
What exactly are "forever chemicals"—and can we move beyond them?
The Australian parliament will conduct a national inquiry into the dangers of "forever chemicals.".....»»
How to install Windows 11 on Mac with a free VMware Fusion Pro personal license [Video]
A few months ago, when Broadcom purchased VMware, it made VMware Fusion, the second most popular Windows virtualization solution for Mac users, behind Parallels, free for personal use. With that move, VMware Fusion 13 Pro is a no-brainer solution for.....»»
New M4 Mac models being tested ahead of likely October release
Recently discovered developer test logs suggest that Apple is preparing to release a new M4 Mac a month after the iPhone 16 event.The 14-inch MacBook Pro is to be the first to gain the M4 processorAs we move into the second half of 2024, many Apple f.....»»
How Twitter—now X—helps with understanding Canadian values and attitudes toward asylum seekers
The treatment of asylum seekers is an important issue for many countries as they grapple with polarized public views on the issue. Some policymakers focus on the need for border security to keep asylum-seekers out and "protect" their nations, while o.....»»
The Next Frontier for mRNA Could Be Healing Damaged Organs
Researchers are testing the use of mRNA to get damaged livers to repair themselves, in a move that could one day lessen the need for organ transplants......»»
Can"t buy me love: TikTok users seek authenticity in sponsored content, dismissing top influencers for smaller creators
High-profile and popular influencers on TikTok should rethink their approach to brand-sponsored campaigns since followers better engage and trust the authenticity of smaller creators over super influencers when it comes to paid content......»»
Doctor decries Apple gift card discount "scam" after failing to understand the terms of the deal
An academic with a sideline in TikTok videos about marketing scams claims Apple defrauded her over an iPad discount — despite her getting precisely the deal she was promised and should have expected.Apple gift cardsThis will shock you, but it's pos.....»»
Everyone can now cross-post from Instagram and Facebook to Threads
Back in May, Meta started testing the ability to cross-post from Instagram to Threads, and the company is now rolling this out to everyone. The feature also lets you cross-post from Facebook, continuing Meta’s integration of its three different.....»»
Microsoft will try the data-scraping Windows Recall feature again in October
Initial Recall preview was lambasted for obvious privacy and security failures. Enlarge / The Recall feature provides a timeline of screenshots and a searchable database of text, thoroughly tracking everything about a person's PC.....»»
Grammarly should be your next AI writing partner for all things text
Not everyone is a writer, and that's okay. But Grammarly could be your next AI writing partner ensuring your content is clear, concise and correct. Learn more......»»
Do celebrity endorsements make a difference? 19% of young people admit they might
British pop star Charli XCX sent many young people's group text chats and social media feeds went wild when she endorsed Kamala Harris by playing off a term she coined in a song, and posted on X, that "kamala IS brat.".....»»
PE class: It can boost a child"s body and mind
A quality physical education program involves more than just getting kids to move for a set amount of time during the school day, experts say......»»
New research analyzes "Finnegans Wake" for novel spacing between punctuation marks
Statistical analysis of classic literature has shown that the way punctuation breaks up text obeys certain universal mathematical relationships. James Joyce's tome "Finnegans Wake," however, famously breaks the rules of normal prose through its unusu.....»»