Twitter/X"s removal of link headlines slashes site accessibility even further
Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) has stripped headlines and preview information from links, making it even more difficult for users with disabilities to navigate the site. Once again, Elon Musk's design decisions for the rebranded X (formerly T.....»»
When hurricanes hit, online chatter can drown out safety messaging
When natural disasters strike, social networks like Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) can be powerful tools for public communication—but often, rescue workers and government officials struggle to make themselves heard above the general hub.....»»
How alleged SIM swap and hacked X account drove up price of bitcoin by $1K
False information posted to official SEC account caused spike in the currency. US officials charged a man with compromising the official Twitter/X account of the Securities and Ex.....»»
Best Buy knocks $250 off this TP-Link mesh router system
This 3-pack mesh router from TP-Link can cover 7,600 square feet and has been discounted down to just $550......»»
Knife-wielding woman slashes Virginia police officer before she is shot, bodycam shows
Knife-wielding woman slashes Virginia police officer before she is shot, bodycam shows.....»»
Google Flights added a new ‘Cheapest’ tab for travelers on a budget
Typically, the first site I visit when planning a trip is Google Flights. It’s fast and easy to use, and every major US airline lists … The post Google Flights added a new ‘Cheapest’ tab for travelers on a budget appeared firs.....»»
Perdue faces class action lawsuit over PFAS contamination in Maryland
Salisbury residents have filed a class action lawsuit against a Perdue Farms subsidiary over PFAS contamination found in groundwater on its site......»»
Internet Archive currently read-only after attacks; may go offline again [U]
Update on Oct 15: The Wayback Machine went offline again yesterday, and the organization says that it is currently read-only, with no updates possible. It also says the site may need to be taken offline for further maintenance. An Internet Archive.....»»
Researchers discover hidden tomb beneath Petra"s Treasury World Heritage Site
A discovery of a secret tomb at one of the new seven wonders of the world has been made by a team of researchers, including academics from the University of St Andrews......»»
Sectigo SiteLock 2.0 simplifies website protection for SMBs
Sectigo announced SiteLock 2.0, a major upgrade to SiteLock, its website security and protection platform. SiteLock 2.0 is designed to simplify website protection for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs). At the core of SiteLock 2.0 is Site Health.....»»
This Deal Slashes $50 from the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra!
It's a lot cheaper than rival Wear OS devices right now. The post This Deal Slashes $50 from the TicWatch Pro 3 Ultra! appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re after a Wear OS smartwatch with a rugged design, then you might want to che.....»»
Study reveals why 60% of New Zealanders avoid the news, at least some of the time
Are you a news avoider? Do you turn off the six o'clock TV news, scroll past headlines, skip radio bulletins—or just ignore news entirely?.....»»
Expansion in situ genome sequencing innovation makes hidden DNA-protein interactions visible
Harvard scientists have unveiled a new technique called expansion in situ genome sequencing (ExIGS) that combines existing in situ genome sequencing (IGS) with expansion microscopy (ExM). The innovation allowed researchers to link nucleus abnormaliti.....»»
Ex-Twitter execs push for $200M severance as Elon Musk runs X into ground
Musk’s battle with former Twitter execs intensifies as X value reaches new low. Former Twitter executives, including former CEO Parag Agrawal, are urging a court to open discove.....»»
"Widespread noncompliance and poor performance" in world"s largest nature-based carbon removal projects
One of the largest types of carbon offset projects the Australian government is using to meet climate change targets and reduce carbon in the atmosphere is failing to do so, new research has shown. The findings are published in The Rangeland Journal......»»
Has the Hype for RCS on iPhones Finally Died Down?
How has your RCS experience on iOS been so far? The post Has the Hype for RCS on iPhones Finally Died Down? appeared first on Phandroid. If you’ve been keeping up with tech news and headlines for the past couple of years, then itR.....»»
Advanced technology discovered under Neolithic dwelling in Denmark
Railroad construction through a farm on the Danish island of Falster has revealed a 5,000-year-old Neolithic site hiding an advanced technology—a stone paved root cellar......»»
Fossils and fires: Insights into early modern human activity in the jungles of Southeast Asia
Studying microscopic layers of dirt dug from the Tam Pà Ling cave site in northeastern Laos has provided a team of Flinders University archaeologists and their international colleagues with further insights into some of the earliest evidence of Homo.....»»
This Prime Day Deal Slashes $70 OFF the OnePlus Nord N30!
While the N30 is an entry-level device, it does pack a decent set of features for the a relatively low price tag. The post This Prime Day Deal Slashes $70 OFF the OnePlus Nord N30! appeared first on Phandroid. Most smartphone enthusiasts w.....»»
Unreleased M4 MacBook Pro offered for sale on Russian site, as leaks appear to be real
Followed apparent photos of an M4 MacBook Pro box and a subsequent unboxing video, the unreleased model has now been offered for sale on a Russian classified ads site – at a highly inflated price, naturally. Multiple units were advertised before.....»»
Threads Loop could compete with Communities on X, or subreddits
Meta’s Threads app may be seeking to further push into the territory occupied by the app formerly known as Twitter, taking on one of Elon Musk’s favorite features. The feature is known as Loop, and one developer who spotted the reference said.....»»