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Twitter Will Hide Tweets That Share False Info During a Crisis

On Thursday, Twitter announced a new policy for dealing with misinformation during a period of crisis, establishing new standards for gating or blocking the promotion of certain tweets if they are seen as spreading misinformation. The Verge reports:.....»»

Category: topSource:  slashdotMay 20th, 2022

Hollow Knight: Silksong: trailer, gameplay details, and more

Things have gone mostly silent since the announcement of Hollow Knight: Silksong, but there have been morsels of info. Here's everything we know about the game......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 23rd, 2024

How to hide games in your Steam library

If you're never going to play a game again — or you just don't want to see something listed in your Steam library — here's how to hide it out of sight!.....»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Volvo bets on EX90 crossover to reverse EV sales slide

The three-row EX90 was delayed half a year by software-integration issues and is now arriving at a time when EVs aren't gaining much market share......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 22nd, 2024

Apple leads global mobile market, outpacing competitors in advertising

Apple continues to dominate the global mobile device market, now securing the top position in programmatic advertising share.Apple leads global mobile market, outpacing competitors in advertisingApple's dominance in the global mobile device market co.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

We need far stronger support systems in the fight against gender-based violence, says expert

The COVID-19 pandemic brought renewed attention to the rising rates of gender-based violence, highlighting an ongoing, but growing, crisis......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Human manure or "nightsoil" makes great crop fertilizer—but attitudes to poo-grown produce differ drastically

Would you eat potatoes grown in human poo? And how would you feel if the marigolds in your local park sprouted from human manure? In the midst of climate crisis, human manure offers significant environmental benefits. But can we overcome the "yuck fa.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

From embers to crisis: The expanding threat of wildfires under global warming

Globally, wildfires are on the rise, driven by climate change, which exacerbates droughts and high temperatures. These fires contribute significantly to carbon emissions and particulate matter (PM2.5), with severe consequences for both climate stabil.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Google Photos getting new feature to hide those painful memories

It seems that Google Photos is getting a new feature that lets you block a person’s face from the memories carousel feature. The post Google Photos getting new feature to hide those painful memories appeared first on Phandroid. One of th.....»»

Category: asiaSource:  phandroidRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

How to hide pop-up ads on Steam

Everyone hates pop-ups, especially when you're trying to play a game on Steam. There's an easy way to turn these ads off, which we can show you in a few steps......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 21st, 2024

Toyota confirms data breach after info leaked on cybercrime forum

Carmaker confirms losing hundreds of gigabytes of sensitive customer data to hackers calling themselves ZeroSevenGroup......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

The overshoot myth: We can"t keep burning fossil fuels and expect scientists of the future to get us back to 1.5°C

Record breaking fossil fuel production, all-time high greenhouse gas emissions and extreme temperatures. Like the proverbial frog in the heating pan of water, we refuse to respond to the climate and ecological crisis with any sense of urgency. Under.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

How Russian gender-based disinformation could influence the 2024 US presidential election

Most people have a general understanding of disinformation—false information that is intentionally created to cause harm. Disinformation becomes "gendered" when deliberately false information draws on common understandings of issues like masculinit.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

How to bend the curve of biodiversity loss? New analytical framework provides answers

Biodiversity loss is considered a global crisis, as species extinction is worldwide, impairing ecosystem functions that are also essential for human survival. The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, IPBES.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Mazda incentives soar, putting pressure on profits, upmarket move

Spiraling incentives nearly wiped out Mazda's operating profit in the latest quarter, as the company spent more to sell more. Volume and market share are growing. But it comes at a big price, with U.S. spiffs nearly double their level a year ago......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

A massive data leak that probably exposed all of your personal info is hugely worse than thought

If you thought last week that just about every piece of personal data about you was stolen last week was bad, wait until you hear about how the passwords for the holding company were stolen too.New NPD breach exposes passwords, raising fresh security.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsAug 20th, 2024

Australia"s nature is in deep crisis. These three easy steps could give new environmental laws teeth

The Albanese government's environmental reforms are likely to feature prominently on federal parliament's agenda this week. A Senate inquiry into the long-awaited reforms is due to deliver its findings on Monday. Meanwhile, the Coalition is reportedl.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 19th, 2024

The mental health crisis in British schools

NHS statistics suggest that 20.3%—1 in 5—children and young people aged from eight to 16 years in England had a probable mental disorder in 2023. This a huge rise from 2017, when 12.5% had a probable mental health disorder......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsAug 18th, 2024

Your funny Steam reviews might be in trouble

Valve is introducing a new helpfulness system on Steam that'll hide your meme reviews if they're not, well, helpful......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Lincoln seeks to claw back share with redesigned Navigator SUV

Lincoln's flagship vehicle gets a spa-like cabin experience and a new rear split gate in a bid to restore its appeal and spark a sales rebound......»»

Category: topSource:  autonewsRelated NewsAug 16th, 2024

Facing “financial crisis,” Russia on pace for lowest launch total in 6 decades

"This forces us to build a new economy in severe conditions." Enlarge / A Soyuz 2.1b rocket booster with a Frigate upper stage block, the Meteor-M 2-1 meteorological satellite, and 18 small satellites launched from the Vostochny.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsAug 15th, 2024