TikTok’s STEM feed is fine, but it fails to address the app’s biggest issues
TikTok is rolling out a dedicated feed for educational content. It's laudable, but TikTok needs to first fix issues that are really hurting its young audience......»»
iOS 18: All the ways you can customize your iPhone’s apps, Home Screen, Control Center, and more
The biggest headline of iOS 18 is undoubtedly Apple Intelligence, but if there’s one larger theme for the release, it’s customization. iOS 18 lets you personalize your iPhone experience like never before. There are new tools for arranging apps.....»»
The biggest weakness of Apple Maps and how Apple can fix it
Apple Maps has come a long, long way since its initial release with iOS 6 in 2012, and I prefer it almost every way to Google Maps and Waze. However, there’s one reason I still find myself using Google Maps for planning: reviews, ratings, and pictu.....»»
Invasive, blood-sucking fish "may hold the key to understanding where we came from," say biologists
One of just two vertebrates without a jaw, sea lampreys that are wreaking havoc in Midwestern fisheries are simultaneously helping scientists understand the origins of two important stem cells that drove the evolution of vertebrates......»»
AI-generated deepfake attacks force companies to reassess cybersecurity
As AI-generated deepfake attacks and identity fraud become more prevalent, companies are developing response plans to address these threats, according to GetApp. In fact, 73% of US respondents report that their organization has developed a deepfake r.....»»
Apple Intelligence will adhere to new and vague federal artificial intelligence safeguards
Apple, amongst other big tech companies, has agreed to a voluntary and toothless initiative that asks for fairness in developing artificial intelligence models, and monitoring of potential security or privacy issues as the development continues.Futur.....»»
PSA: iCloud Private Relay outage affecting users
If you’re experiencing issues browsing the web on your Apple devices this Thursday night, you’re not alone. iCloud Private Relay is experiencing an outage that may cause the service to become slow or unavailable. more….....»»
Underground CO₂ storage: Researchers measure carbon mineralization at unprecedented small scale
As we look to the sky above and ponder one of the biggest questions of our time—how to combat the carbon emissions that are driving climate change—a potential answer just may lie beneath our feet, in Earth's deep subsurface......»»
AMD might miss the big upgrade for next-gen gaming laptops
A new detail about AMD's upcoming Fire Range CPUs should make upgrades easier, but it could create some issues in next-gen gaming laptops......»»
Walmart is selling refurbished MacBooks for under $150
Here's your chance to get a MacBook for less than $150, but only if you're fine with refurbished and older models -- the 2015 MacBook Air and 2012 MacBook Pro......»»
You can now try out one of the PS5’s biggest 2024 exclusives for free
PlayStation is giving you the chance to check out this open-world action RPG before you buy......»»
How to reset the Echo Spot
Here's how to reset the Echo Spot and restore its factory settings if you're running into issues or prepping to sell your device,.....»»
Apple Intelligence release date: When to expect iOS 18’s AI features to launch
Apple is prepping for one of its biggest software launches ever with iOS 18. A major component of new OS updates for the iPhone, Mac, and iPad is Apple Intelligence. Apple’s suite of AI features are not yet included in the developer or public betas.....»»
Russia"s war in Ukraine has been devastating for animals—but they"ve also given the nation reason for hope
Russia's war in Ukraine has caused immense suffering to the civilian population. Tens of thousands are believed to have been killed, though an exact figure is impossible to know. Russia's aggression has also sparked the biggest refugee crisis in Euro.....»»
People with disability know bodies can be funny—so it"s OK that you"re laughing at the Paralympics TikTok account
Our bodies are delightfully ridiculous. When God created humanity, they knew our short lives would be full of pain, hardship and horror. So they created our bodies absurdly—clumsy, squidgy and bouncy, messy and noisy, with weird dangling protuberan.....»»
Reduce, reuse, reflycle: How genetically modified flies can reduce waste and keep it out of landfills
A Macquarie University team proposes using genetically engineered black soldier flies (Hermetia illucens) to address worldwide pollution challenges and produce valuable raw materials for industry, including the USD $500 billion global animal feed mar.....»»
Yes, the ‘8-day’ Starliner mission is now in its seventh week
NASA and Boeing Space are about to give an update on the Starliner mission, which is continuing for longer than expected due to technical issues......»»
iOS 18 Beta Problems: 5 Things iPhone Users Need to Know
Apple’s iOS 18 beta is causing problems for iPhone users. Some issues are very minor while others are far more problematic. We’re getting feedback from those who have moved their iPhones to Apple’s upcoming operating system. Unsurprisin.....»»
Meta unveils Llama 3.1, its biggest and best open source model yet
The new LLM will be available in three sizes — 8B, 70B, and 405B parameters — the latter being the largest open-source AI built to date.....»»
Apple issues release candidates of current-gen OS updates
Apple is now on its fifth round of current-generation operating system builds, including release candidates for iOS 17.6 and iPadOS 17.6.iOS 17Developers taking part in Apple's beta program can download the new builds to an Apple Developer Centeror b.....»»
Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You"d be surprised how many would
Social media is a problem for economists. They don't know how to value it......»»