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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......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailAug 3rd, 2021

Exploring online morality in the context of evolved human responses

In a review article in PNAS Nexus, Claire Robertson and colleagues explore how human morality, which evolved in the context of small in-person groups, functions on the internet with over five billion users......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Some online platforms are starting to measure "student engagement" at school: Here"s what you need to know

There is increasing concern that children are less focused in school. This is often blamed on smartphones and social media......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Book bans as political action: Evidence from US schools

During the 2022 school year, schools banned books more often than ever before in United States history. Katie Spoon, Isabelle Langrock, and colleagues analyzed data from PEN America on 2,532 book bans that occurred during the year, in combination wit.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

African elephants shown to address one another with name-like calls, similar to humans

What's in a name? People use unique names to address each other, but we're one of only a handful of animal species known to do that, including bottlenose dolphins. Finding more animals with names and investigating how they use them can improve scient.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Why social media rarely leads to constructive political action

While social media platforms are rife with problems—from harassment to misinformation—many argue that the platforms also nurture political movements, such as the Arab Spring and #MeToo......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Bento breakdown: What"s new in macOS Sequoia

Apple's now-traditional bento image shows off the highlights of macOS Sequoia. This is what each cell of that graphic means for Mac users this fall.Apple's macOS bento graphic on an iMac. Apple's presentation of operating system updates are usually s.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

iOS 17 adoption rate reaches 77% – but still slower than iOS 16

Apple on Monday announced iOS 18 at WWDC 2024, but although the new software is already available to developers as a beta, most users will only get it this fall. In the meantime, Apple has updated its iOS adoption rate data, which reveals that iOS 17.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Unit21 automates the check investigation process for financial institutions

Unit21 launched its advanced Check Fraud Prevention and Investigation features. This new suite of tools addresses the rising threat of check fraud, which causes increased financial losses across the banking industry each year. In fact, according to a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

iOS 18 gains new slow charger warning in battery settings

The battery section of Settings in iOS 18 now shows when the iPhone is connected to a slow charger.It would be handy if this new "Slow Charger" warning were not so buried in SettingsAlongside giving users more options regarding charging limits, Apple.....»»

Category: appleSource:  appleinsiderRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

iOS 18 will warn you when you’re using a slow iPhone charger

iOS 18 includes a couple of notable changes to iPhone battery health and charging settings. Apple has added more charging limit settings for iPhone 15 users, along with information about when you’re using a slow charger. more….....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Craig Federighi talks OpenAI partnership and the future of Apple Intelligence in new interview

One of the main new features announced with iOS 18 and macOS 15 at WWDC 2024 is Apple Intelligence – a set of AI-based tools. While these features won’t be available to users until later this year, Apple’s head of software engineering Craig Fed.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

5 Reasons Not to Install iOS 18 Beta & 11 Reasons You Should

Installing Apple’s iOS 18 beta might be tempting, but many iPhone users should stay put on iOS 17, at least for the time being. iOS 18 is loaded with new features and you don’t have to wait until the official release in the fall to try them o.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Galaxy S21 Issues Emerge After One UI 6.1 Update

Samsung Galaxy S21 users are reporting a variety of issues after installing the latest One UI software update from Samsung. Last month, Samsung started rolling out a new One UI update to the Galaxy S21, Galaxy S21+, and Galaxy S21 Ultra. The software.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

T-Mobile users thought they had a lifetime price lock—guess what happened next

"T-Mobile will never change the price you pay," the carrier told users in 2017. Enlarge / T-Mobile logo above the Deutsche Telekom pavilion at Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona, Spain, on February 28, 2024. (credit: Getty.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

3 Reasons to Pre-Order Madden 25 & 4 Reasons to Wait

Madden 25 is official and pre-orders are live for all platforms. And while there are some great reasons to pre-order a copy right now, there are also some great reasons to put your wallet away and wait. The latest entry in EA’s popular Madden s.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

5 Reasons Not to Install iOS 18 Beta & 10 Reasons You Should

Installing Apple’s iOS 18 beta might be tempting, but many iPhone users should stay put on iOS 17, at least for the time being. iOS 18 is loaded with new features and you don’t have to wait until the official release in the fall to try them o.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

How to Install the iOS 18 Beta on Your iPhone for Free

Apple’s iOS 18 beta is live for developers, but anyone with a compatible iPhone can install the software right now for free. In this guide, we’ll show you how to do it. Once upon a time, Apple’s developer betas required iPhone users.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Adobe to update vague AI terms after users threaten to cancel subscriptions

Adobe scrambles to earn back user trust by updating terms next week. Enlarge (credit: bennymarty | iStock Editorial / Getty Images Plus) Adobe has promised to update its terms of service to make it "abundantly clear" tha.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Tech solutions to limit kids" access to social media are fraught with problems, including privacy risks

A campaign to block children's access to social media to limit online harm and unhealthy internet use is picking up momentum in Australian politics. The current age limit for platforms such as Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is 13, but some state gove.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Study highlights changing impact of teen childbirth on women"s education across generations

Different social contexts can transform the meaning and implications of life experiences. For example, a life event like teen childbirth can have vastly different impacts depending on the era and societal norms. In the post-World War II baby boom, te.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024