Users banned from social platforms shown to go elsewhere with increased toxicity
Users banned from social platforms go elsewhere with increased toxicity, according to a new study featuring researchers from Binghamton University, State University of New York......»»
Ghidra: Open-source software reverse engineering framework
Ghidra, a cutting-edge open-source software reverse engineering (SRE) framework, is a product of the National Security Agency (NSA) Research Directorate. The framework features high-end software analysis tools, enabling users to analyze compiled code.....»»
Week in review: JetBrains GitHub plugin vulnerability, 20k FortiGate appliances compromised
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Users of JetBrains IDEs at risk of GitHub access token compromise (CVE-2024-37051) JetBrains has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-37051) tha.....»»
Sonos removes a promise to not sell personal data, gets busted by users
Audio hardware maker Sonos has removed a promise from its US user agreement that it wouldn't sell users' personal information, which went unnoticed until eagle-eyed users spotted the change.Sono users are angry about recent changes to the lineup's ap.....»»
tvOS 18 Officially Supports These Apple TV Models
With all the attention on iOSS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS 15, and even watchOS 11, Apple TV users may have missed the tvOS 18 announcement. At WWDC 2024, Apple confirmed the next version of tvOS, the operating system that powers the company’s digital.....»»
macOS Sequoia Beta Problems: 5 Things to Know
The macOS Sequoia beta is causing problems for testers which means Mac users weighing a move to the pre-release software should proceed with caution. Apple’s pushed its next macOS operating system into beta testing and macOS Sequoia, also known as.....»»
Huge telehealth fraud indictment may wreak havoc for Adderall users, CDC warns
The consequences are dangerous, possibly even deadly, for patients across the US. Enlarge / Ten milligram tablets of the hyperactivity drug, Adderall, made by Shire Plc, is shown in a Cambridge, Massachusetts pharmacy Thursday, J.....»»
iOS 18 isn"t any more of a cheater"s operating system than Android has been
Social media "influencers" are inventing scenarios and features for iOS 18 that they're screaming makes it the prime operating systems for cheaters. This is more ignorant than normal.TikTokers have turned on Apple over iOS 18's app-hiding feature. Fo.....»»
Study shows impact of Russian social media campaigns less pronounced than often assumed
Most people do not believe the disinformation spread by Russia about the war in Ukraine, even if they regularly use social media. Instead, the decisive factor in the efficacy of this propaganda is whether a person is fundamentally receptive to conspi.....»»
Microsoft delays Windows Recall rollout, more security testing needed
Microsoft is delaying the release of Recall, a controversial Windows 11 feature that will allow users to search their computer for specific content that has previously been viewed by them. A preview of Recall should have been broadly available on Jun.....»»
New research finds biases encoded in language across cultures and history
In a new study published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, researchers share evidence that people's attitudes are deeply woven into language and culture across the globe and centuries......»»
Is magnesium the sleeping potion that enables sandhoppers to survive cold winters?
Magnesium compounds are a common ingredient of many remedies designed to help people wind down and escape the stresses of modern life. However, a new study has shown it is not only humans that are using forms of the chemical as a way to help them sur.....»»
Remember they said Miami would be under water? A preview of the future
It's like an unspoken social contract. When people choose to live in South Florida, they must make peace with the possibility that, thanks to hurricanes, there will be flooding and they may incur thousands of dollars to fix their homes post storm......»»
HomeKit now lets you manually set what device is your Home Hub in iOS 18
HomeKit is giving users more choice about what controls the smart home network in iOS 18, by selecting what device acts as the active Home Hub.HomeKit's Home app on iOSHomeKit prefers to have a Home Hub, a device designated as the main point of conta.....»»
iOS 18: iPhone 15 Users Found a Feature That Will Be Helpful in a Pinch
iOS 18 beta testers continue to discover new features lurking within the operating system and the latest one could be helpful in a pinch. While much of the talk about iOS 18 has been about Apple Intelligence and the new customization options, Apple&#.....»»
Shadow of the Erdtree: Pre-Load & Download Size Info & Tips
Shadow of the Erdtree’s release is close and that means Xbox, PlayStation, and PC users will soon able to download the DLC. As expected, the game requires a very sizable chunk of free space. FromSoftware’s first, and potentially last, Eld.....»»
iOS 17.5.1 Problems Stack Up, iOS 17.6 Still MIA
iOS 17.5.1 problems continue to pile up for iPhone users. And with iOS 17.6 MIA, we still don’t know when Apple’s next batch of bug fixes will arrive. It’s been nearly a month since Apple last released a new version of iOS 17 and co.....»»
My favorite macOS Sequoia feature so far might be the old-timey Mac wallpaper
Combo wallpaper-screen saver is a walk down memory lane for classic Mac users. Enlarge / The classic Mac OS wallpaper in macOS 15 Sequoia mimics the monochrome user interfaces used in System 1 through 6. (credit: Apple).....»»
Google’s abuse of Fitbit continues with web app shutdown
Users say the app, which is now the only Fitbit interface, lacks matching features. Enlarge (credit: Fitbit) Google's continued abuse of the Fitbit brand is continuing with the shutdown of the web dashboard. Fitbit.com.....»»
New Stable Diffusion 3 release excels at AI-generated body horror
Users react to mangled SD3 generations and ask, "Is this release supposed to be a joke?" Enlarge / An AI-generated image created using Stable Diffusion 3 of a girl lying in the grass. (credit: HorneyMetalBeing) On Wednes.....»»
Rent assistance is insufficient in expensive rental market, finds Australian report
Governments are failing to provide a secure alternative for households unable to access social housing, new research suggests......»»