Twitch’s “ban evasion” flag is a bigger anti-hate tactic than you might think
Livestreaming platform draws rare line in the moderation sand. Enlarge (credit: Twitch) Twitch, the livestreaming service that largely caters to gamers, has exploded in popularity since being acquired by Amazon in 2014—but t.....»»
Alex Garland and Wagner Moura on creating an anti-war war film with "Civil War"
Mashable host Josh Burstein sits down with Alex Garland and Wagner Moura to discuss the upcoming film 'Civil War'. Mashable host Josh Burstein sits down with Alex Garland and Wagner Moura to discuss the upcoming film Civil War. Civil War hits t.....»»
Study finds that anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim accounts have grown on Elon Musk"s X
Since the war in Gaza, accounts spreading conspiracy theories and targeted hate speech have grown on Twitter/X. Since the escalation of the ongoing war on Gaza and in the age of Elon Musk's X/Twitter takeover, anti-Jewish and anti-Muslim hate s.....»»
Apple says Palestinian flag emoji recommendation when "Jerusalem" is typed on iPhone will be fixed
Apple says a bug is causing iPhone keyboards to recommend the Palestinian flag emoji when a user types "Jerusalem." Apple's recent iOS 17.4.1 update made a change to the iPhone that has thrust the company into the middle of a debate it likely w.....»»
Study finds link between anti-Black sentiment and broad support for political violence in the US
Support for anti-Black violence has a long historical arc in American politics dating back to slavery. A George Washington University research team led by Assistant Professor of Political Science Andrew Thompson conducted an experiment to try to tap.....»»
How to connect a MacBook to a TV
Connecting your MacBook to a TV is a great way to enjoy shows, movies and games on a bigger display. Here’s everything you need to know on how to do it......»»
LG TVs could be hacked to let criminals spy on you — and that"s not all
Hackers could take over your LG TV and buy every episode of that show you hate — but there is a fix......»»
2025 Mercedes-Benz EQS sedan gets new face, bigger battery
The Mercedes-Benz EQS electric luxury sedan has gotten its first significant updates since its 2022 model year launch......»»
False Flag: Social media erupts over Apple"s predictive text Palestine blunder
Apple's predictive text system has prompted claims of antisemitism against the iPhone maker, by serving the Palestinian flag after users type in Jerusalem.An example of the Palestinian flag showing as a predictive text suggestion for Jerusalem in iMe.....»»
As streaming prices rise, Hollywood seeks to revive failed anti-piracy law
Dramatically rising streaming prices have lead to an increase in video piracy, and major Hollywood studios are now asking Congress to pass a new law to address it. The exact same law, in fact, that it tried and failed to get passed in 2012, after.....»»
Impact of climate change on marine life shown to be much bigger than previously known
Fish and invertebrate animals are far more affected by warmer and more acidic seawater than was previously known. This is the conclusion of a study co-led by NIOZ marine biologist Katharina Alter, based on a new analysis method published in Nature Co.....»»
EU investigating Apple’s response to Spotify complaint [U]
The European Union is investigating Apple’s response to a Spotify complaint, to determine whether the anti-steering changes made by the Cupertino company are sufficient to comply. Update: GamesFray had suggested that this amounted to a fourth DM.....»»
SymphonyAI unveils SensaAI for Sanctions to detect hidden risk in unstructured data
SymphonyAI announced SensaAI for Sanctions, a platform-agnostic “AI upgrade” for any sanctions solution. It impacts sanctions evasion efforts by optimizing match accuracy with deep, context-aware AI-based matching algorithms. SensaAI for Sanction.....»»
The 5 best tablets for drawing in 2024
Want to draw but just hate paper and canvas? Try out these tablets, they're the best for drawing......»»
A simple, inexpensive way to make carbon atoms bind together
The active ingredient in many drugs is what's known as a small molecule: bigger than water, much smaller than an antibody and mainly made of carbon. It's tough, however, to make these molecules if they require a quaternary carbon—a carbon atom bond.....»»
"Nudging" consumers is a common marketing tactic, but study finds it carries risk
Marketers have found so-called "nudging" to be an effective way to influence consumer behavior—but new research suggests those who are prompted, either subtly or directly, to select a particular product or service may be quicker to abandon it......»»
Disney is about to start blocking password sharing, here’s when
Following Netflix’s successful implementation of anti-password sharing features, Disney+ and Hulu will soon follow suit. The company has discussed its plans to crack down on password sharing multiple times, but now CEO Bob Iger has further confirme.....»»
This is our best look yet at the iPhone 16’s big design changes
Big, bigger, and biggest. That's going to be the pattern across all four iPhone 16 models that arrive packing a new physical multi-function button in 2024......»»
Mercedes-Benz rejects "anti-union" allegations after UAW complaints
The UAW said it filed charges against Mercedes-Benz for violating Germany’s global supply chain practices which prohibits German companies from disregarding workers’ rights to form trade unions......»»
How to install iOS 17.5 beta to check out the latest changes and features
Interested to check out the latest iOS features early? The iOS 17.5 beta is available for free and comes with some design changes, possible anti-stalking features, an update for EU users, and more. Here’s how to install iOS 17.5 beta on your iPho.....»»
Apple and Google"s tracker misuse feature spotted in beta code
The new beta release of iOS 17.5 contains code referring to the now long-promised expansion of anti-stalking measures for AirTags and other tracking devices.An AirTag won't track anybody, if the battery is removed.Originally announced in May 2023, th.....»»