Twitter could be a new wild card for the midterms
For years, Twitter has been a leader in countering misinformation and protecting elections. It was often ahead of its peers in creating and enforcing new policies, and it was the first major platform to ban former President Donald Trump after the Cap.....»»
Microsoft fixes 6 zero-days under active attack
August 2024 Patch Tuesday is here, and Microsoft has delivered fixes for 90 vulnerabilities, six of which have been exploited in the wild as zero-days, and four are publicly known. The zero-days under attack CVE-2024-38178 is a Scripting Engine Memor.....»»
Ex-Twitter staffer wins $600K over Musk’s click-yes-or-resign ultimatum
Elon Musk’s 24-hour email ultimatum unfairly dismissed Twitter staff, court says. Enlarge (credit: Craig T Fruchtman / Contributor | Getty Images Entertainment) Elon Musk had no business sending Twitter employees an em.....»»
New genetic editing technique can modify wild populations with less risk
A new technique developed by researchers from Macquarie University and the California Institute of Technology could allow scientists to more safely alter the genetic makeup of wild populations. The study is published in the journal Nature Communicati.....»»
No credit score? A grocery list could be the next best thing
How you shop and what you buy at the grocery store can predict whether you pay your credit card bills on time, our new research shows......»»
Social media: Disinformation expert offers three safety tips in a time of fake news and dodgy influencers
Social networks have revolutionized the way we communicate, stay informed and share moments of our daily lives. We use platforms like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and TikTok to keep in touch with our friends and family, share our experiences, keep in.....»»
X (formerly Twitter) now lets you properly sort replies on iPhone
After allowing people to buy their way to the top of the replies section by purchasing an X Premium subscription, the social media platform has now launched a new menu to allow users to sort through replies with more traditional options. more….....»»
ChatGPT unexpectedly began speaking in a user’s cloned voice during testing
Woolf: "OpenAI just leaked the plot of Black Mirror's next season." Enlarge (credit: Ole_CNX via Getty Images) On Thursday, OpenAI released the "system card" for ChatGPT's new GPT-4o AI model that details model limitatio.....»»
What the heck just happened? Cuckoo’s wild ending, explained
Here's everything you should know about Cuckoo's tense, twist-filled ending......»»
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is here — how to free sizing kit
The Samsung Galaxy Ring is finally here! Order the device through Best Buy and get a free $10 e-Gift Card toward your online purchase. Terms apply......»»
Our lakes are teeming with parasites. Why that"s good… and bad
If you're a fishing enthusiast, you may have already noticed abnormalities or parasites in the wild fish you catch. In fact, the fish we commonly find in our lakes, such as bass or trout, harbor several species of parasites. Although parasites are a.....»»
Male and female lions socialize differently throughout their lives, study reveals
New research from the University of Oxford on wild lions has revealed that males and females experience vastly different changes to their social network throughout their lives, and that this may shape their survival......»»
Unlocking the secrets of salt stress tolerance in wild tomatoes
As our climate changes and soil salinity increases in many agricultural areas, finding crops that can thrive in these challenging conditions is crucial. Cultivated tomatoes, while delicious, often struggle in salty soils. Their wild cousins, however,.....»»
Ten years of research shows chlamydia vaccine can save lives of wild koalas
The largest and longest-ever survey of wild koalas has confirmed a chlamydia vaccine, developed by the University of the Sunshine Coast, can protect the animals from developing and dying from the disease......»»
This Asus laptop with an OLED display is $500 off right now
The Asus Vivobook Pro 16X, featuring a 16-inch OLED screen and the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 graphics card, is down to $1,300 from Best Buy for savings of $500......»»
Intel’s highly anticipated new graphics card is releasing before the end of the year
A conference held by Intel and Asus reportedly confirmed the release date of Battlemage graphics cards, and it's coming up quickly......»»
Videos of people feeding crocodiles at site of latest attack are deeply concerning, says expert
After a 4.9-meter saltwater crocodile (Crocodylus porosus) killed a 40-year-old doctor in Far North Queensland this week, the illegal feeding of wild crocodiles has become a point of major concern......»»
Vote for your favorite tech in the 2024 Digital Trends Reader’s Choice Awards
Speak up! The 2024 Digital Trends Reader's Choice Awards let you share your feedback about all the gadgets in your life, and enter to win a $500 Visa gift card......»»
Best Back to School Apple deals – M3 MacBook Air $799, iPads from $300, AirPods, more from $23
The oficial Apple back to school deals were already announced, a yearly tradition for Cupertino at this point. But the “deals” were really more like the usual EDU discounts plus a bonus gift card with purchase – a notable and worthwhile option.....»»
Antarctic heat, wild Australian winter: What"s happening to the weather, what it means for the rest of the year
Australia's south and east have seen freezing temperatures and wild weather this winter. At the same time, the continent as a whole—and the globe—have continued to warm......»»
Apple Account Card in Wallet app now available in Canada and Australia
Apple introduced Apple Account cards in the United States back in 2022 with iOS 15.5. Now, with iOS 17.6, the Wallet app card is expanding to Canada and Australia, two years after the initial debut. more….....»»