Twitter is the social network most resistant to conspiracy theory beliefs
Social media platforms have become one of the main channels for disseminating information and content, and are consulted by millions of users every day. These communication channels do not always reflect reality, and encourage the spread of false new.....»»
Scientists propose drug-free method to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Recent estimates indicate that deadly antibiotic-resistant infections will rapidly escalate over the next quarter century. More than 1 million people died from drug-resistant infections each year from 1990 to 2021, a recent study reported, with new p.....»»
Bluesky has ‘no intention’ to train generative AI on user content
As users defect from X, rapidly growing social media platform Bluesky pledges to not scrape user data for training AI ......»»
This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter
If your iPhone storage is always full or almost full, you know how annoying it is to have to delete an iMessage conversation, some old … The post This iPhone app cleans up local storage and even your social media clutter appeared first on BGR......»»
Fayetteville police positive about partnership with social workers
In 2021, the University of Arkansas School of Social Work partnered with the Fayetteville Police Department to pair officers with social workers trained to help people suffering mental crises. Initially, the officers were supportive of the effort but.....»»
VPNs and Online Gaming: Protecting your data and reducing lag
A VPN can be an extremely useful tool for gamers. Here's why you should consider gaming while using one.Nvidea's GeForce Now on a MacBook ProA Virtual Private Network (VPN) service offers many benefits for regular web-surfing purposes. Everything fro.....»»
3 underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in November 2024
Here are three underrated shows on Netflix you need to watch in November including a USA Network procedural, a compelling thriller, and a wrestling drama......»»
What is Bluesky, and should you join?
Bluesky is the hot new social network. But what exactly is it? Here's what you need to know about Bluesky......»»
What determines support for EU-climate policy? Study reveals acceptance depends on inclusion of social policy measures
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, and the European Union has set itself ambitious targets to become climate-neutral by 2050. A new policy paper from the Cluster of Excellence "The Politics of Inequality" at the University.....»»
I wasted my day on Bluesky Social and no, I"m not sorry
Bluesky is the social media flavor of the moment and yes I am here for it......»»
Parents can now track their kids with Snapchat’s new Location Sharing feature
Popular social media app Snapchat announced that location sharing is coming to Family Center, an in-app hub offering parental tools and resources. With more than … The post Parents can now track their kids with Snapchat’s new Location Sha.....»»
How to deactivate your X account before it starts training AI on your posts
In October, X (formerly Twitter) made significant changes to its Terms of Service that ruffled the feathers of the site’s user base. Most notably, anything … The post How to deactivate your X account before it starts training AI on your p.....»»
Yes, the 10 worst passwords still include ‘password’ and ‘secret’
Some six years after virtual private network company NordVPN started searching data breaches for the most-used passwords, things are every bit as bad as when the company started. Each year, the company searches the dark web for passwords stolen by.....»»
EU fines Meta €800 million for breaking law with Marketplace
EU: Tying the free Facebook Marketplace to the social network undermines rivals. Meta has been fined nearly 800 million euros ($844.6 million) by Brussels after regulators accused.....»»
Research looks to see how hidden costs of Social Security claiming takes toll on widows
The timing of filing for Social Security benefits is one of the most important decisions senior Americans must make. But few think about the implications filing early or late in life has on widowed spouses, a segment of society that represents nearly.....»»
Experiments show backyard birds learn from their new neighbors when moving house
Scientists have found a trigger for social learning in wild animals. An experiment on great tits has pinpointed a single factor—immigration—that can cause birds to pay close attention to others, leading them to rapidly adopt useful behaviors......»»
Data from Jan. 6 insurrection links social media, growing levels of political violence
In an era where demonstrations involving force are growing in number and viewed as a likely source of increased collective violence, the scientific understanding of the correlation between protests and the social media communications of leaders remai.....»»
Bluesky reaches 15 million users as more people look for alternatives to X
Bluesky, one of the many microblogging platforms, has now officially reached the milestone of 15 million registered users. A month ago, Bluesky still had 13 million followers, which shows that the social network is growing rapidly as more people look.....»»
Want to slash social housing waitlists? We should allow tenants to swap homes
There are 184,100 people on social housing waiting lists around the country, reflecting the impact of declining homeownership and escalating private rents......»»
Threads is bringing ads to your feeds very soon
Ever since Twitter became X, many users have been looking for a good alternative. Meta’s Threads has become that for a lot of people. But a very big, yet inevitable change is happening to the social media network soon: ads are coming to your feeds......»»
Social engineering scams sweep through financial institutions
North American financial institutions fielded 10 times more reports of social engineering scams in 2024 than they did a year ago, according to BioCatch. The data shows scams now represent 23% of all digital banking fraud. Growing danger of deepfake a.....»»