Typing into the void: The joy of one-sided conversations with K-pop idols
K-pop fans pay to have one-sided conversations with their favorite artists through specific apps, and I'm one of them. I talked to experts about the appeal......»»
Clicks is a $139 iPhone case for people who hate touchscreen typing
Each key has 0.22 mm of travel. There's an app for the keyboard promising new features, but it's not mandatory for the keyboard to work. (credit: Clicks Technology) I used to be a speed demon on phone keyboards. Similar.....»»
Central banks should be fighting the climate crisis—here"s why
Climate finance was a major focus at the recent COP28 summit, but one set of game-changing institutions remains largely missing in such conversations: central banks......»»
The Clicks iPhone keyboard accessory brings a physical keyboard to your iPhone
If you hate typing on a virtual keyboard, then maybe the Clicks keyboard accessory could be worth taking a look at. The post The Clicks iPhone keyboard accessory brings a physical keyboard to your iPhone appeared first on Phandroid. I have.....»»
Siri generative AI capabilities to be announced at WWDC – leaker
A leaker with a mixed track-record says that Apple will use this year’s WWDC to announce some new Siri generative AI capabilities. The post is vague, stating only that it will “add more personalization and natural conversations to Siri,” wit.....»»
Emissions and evasions in the battle against climate change
The world's top fossil fuel firms subtly reset online conversations about climate change by ignoring discussions of extreme weather in favor of sharing praise for their own sustainability work, according to a new research paper in Nature's npj | Clim.....»»
Will gutted safeguards doom social media—and the election—in 2024?
Sometimes it seems like one year in the world of social media is the equivalent of five years everywhere else. Conversations, information, and controversies all move faster, and the state of play is constantly changing......»»
Can typing with the Vision Pro virtual keyboard be satisfying? [Video]
With Vision Pro just around the corner, Apple continues to offer media demos. Brian Tong includes some new developments with visionOS after his most recent hands-on time with the device. This includes a first impression after typing with the Vision P.....»»
Are our smart devices listening in on us? This report seems to think so
According to marketing materials, it seems that a marketing company apparently has a tool that can listen in on our conversations to help create more targeted ads. The post Are our smart devices listening in on us? This report seems to think so appea.....»»
Marketing company claims it can eavesdrop on your conversations thru your devices
In what would be a massive privacy breach if it were true, a major marketing company is claiming that it can eavesdrop on your conversations, through microphones in smartphones, TVs, and smart speakers. Calling the claimed capability Active Listen.....»»
E3 needed to end, but its demise is a net negative for the gaming industry
It was the right time for E3 to retire, but the show leaves a massive void in the gaming world that needs to be filled......»»
Senator Warren wades into Apple"s Beeper fight with irrelevant antitrust rhetoric
Senator Elizabeth Warren has publicly sided with Beeper in the public fight over iMessage access, using the issue to try and continue to push an anti-Big Tech agenda that has little relevancy in this particular matter.Apple's decision to close down a.....»»
Digital multi-sided platforms transform traditional value chains in business-to-business service sales: Study
Various digital platforms are becoming increasingly common in business-to-business (B2B) activities. They enable building competitiveness and boosting selling and buying. The platforms also offer different ways of building long-term customer relation.....»»
Stellantis wants to void California emissions deal with rival automakers
The automaker seeks to "relieve Stellantis of the competitive disadvantages arising from our continuing exclusion and to preserve our ability to best serve our customers by fairly allocating our products to all states.".....»»
Viewpoint: Fact-bombing by experts doesn"t change hearts and minds, but good science communication can
A stir went through the Australian science communication community last week, caused by an article with the headline Science communicators need to stop telling everybody the universe is a meaningless void. In meetings and online back channels we crie.....»»
Global Integrity QTel protects voice, messaging, and video conversations
Global Integrity announced the newest version of the company’s secure communications solution, QTel, which offers advanced features and stronger encryption. Formerly Qphone, the new QTel provides a unique approach that ensures security and privacy.....»»
Bug in iOS 17 is switching apps while users type - but there"s a fix
A bug in iOS 17 is switching the open app while the user is typing on the iPhone — but there is a temporary fix.There are increasing reports of users being inconvenienced when typing away on their iPhone, and the device suddenly opening the app swi.....»»
Saturday Citations: Adorable kittens, violent pulsars, brand-new fusion reactor and a proposed giant cosmic void
This week in our wrap up, we lull you into a false sense of security with adorable lion cubs then ambush you with terrifying pulsars. We do this not out of a sense of malice but to prepare your mind for the possibility of a giant cosmic void. Also, J.....»»
Social media influencers may affect more than voter opinions
If Thanksgiving dinner conversations have turned into heated political arguments over the past two decades, social media may be to blame. Popular social media figures—or influencers—who create or share distorted political messages may cause polit.....»»
COP28: how bad is climate change already and what do we need to do next to tackle it?
As the latest UN climate change summit (COP28) gets underway in Dubai, conversations around limiting global warming to 1.5°C will confront a harsh reality. Global temperatures have surged over the past year, with the monthly global average surpassin.....»»
Researchers: South African university students use AI to help them understand—not to avoid work
When ChatGPT was released in November 2022, it sparked many conversations and moral panics. These center on the impact of generative artificial intelligence (AI) on the information environment. People worry that AI chatbots can negatively affect the.....»»