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Want to slash social housing waitlists? We should allow tenants to swap homes

There are 184,100 people on social housing waiting lists around the country, reflecting the impact of declining homeownership and escalating private rents......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweek19 hr. 27 min. ago

Bluesky reaches 15 million users as more people look for alternatives to X

Bluesky, one of the many microblogging platforms, has now officially reached the milestone of 15 million registered users. A month ago, Bluesky still had 13 million followers, which shows that the social network is growing rapidly as more people look.....»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated News13 hr. 27 min. ago

Want to slash social housing waitlists? We should allow tenants to swap homes

There are 184,100 people on social housing waiting lists around the country, reflecting the impact of declining homeownership and escalating private rents......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated News19 hr. 27 min. ago

Threads is bringing ads to your feeds very soon

Ever since Twitter became X, many users have been looking for a good alternative. Meta’s Threads has become that for a lot of people. But a very big, yet inevitable change is happening to the social media network soon: ads are coming to your feeds......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated News19 hr. 47 min. ago

Social engineering scams sweep through financial institutions

North American financial institutions fielded 10 times more reports of social engineering scams in 2024 than they did a year ago, according to BioCatch. The data shows scams now represent 23% of all digital banking fraud. Growing danger of deepfake a.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 13th, 2024

Social media can turn household chores into profit—but are gender stereotypes making a comeback?

A study reveals a surprising transformation: as social media turns everyday household chores into profitable ventures, it may also be bringing back outdated gender stereotypes. Published in the Journal of Marketing Management, the research explores h.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Racism is such a touchy topic that many US educators avoid it. How we tackled that challenge head on

It is not easy to teach about race in today's political and social climate......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Cacti are surprisingly fragile, and five other intriguing facts about these spiky wonders

Few plant families are as iconic as the resilient, spiky cactus, thriving in the driest deserts and as well as decorating our offices and homes. Their success in both environments comes down to extreme adaptations for surviving with little water—wh.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

BeReal: The attention war on social media

During a vocational training class one morning, the teacher was discussing the possible solutions to a problem with her students when a notification signal suddenly rang out from a mobile phone. A student took his device out of his backpack, and aske.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

The changing face of identity security

It’s easy to see why identity security is often synonymous with user security. Social engineering tactics are the mainstay of the threat actor’s arsenal, and it’s rare to find an attack that doesn’t feature them to some degree. Getting hold o.....»»

Category: securitySource:  netsecurityRelated NewsNov 12th, 2024

Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York’s Tap Water

Zebra mussels, hydrilla, and now a water flea have made their homes in New Croton Reservoir......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

People with fewer resources seen as less trustworthy across cultures, research shows

Research appearing in Social Psychological and Personality Science identifies a widespread stereotype linking wealth to perceived trustworthiness across diverse cultures. The research, led by Mélusine Boon-Falleur from the Center for Research on Soc.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Tesla posts exaggerate self-driving capacity, safety regulators say

Regulators are concerned that Tesla’s use of social media and of its website makes false promises about the automaker’s full-self driving (FSD) software......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Pakistan"s record smog triggers anguish and anxiety

On the streets of Pakistan's second biggest city, smog stings eyes and burns throats. Inside homes, few people can afford air purifiers to limit the damage of toxic particles that seep through doors and windows......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsNov 11th, 2024

Youth social media: Why proposed legislation won"t fix harms related to data exploitation

Ontario school board lawsuits against social media giants including Meta, Snapchat and TikTok are seeking damages— money paid as a remedy—for the disruption of the educational system......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 10th, 2024

Making Australia"s growing cities more sustainable

The way we organize our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We're facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a lack of affordable housing, and urban designs that lead to car dependency and are bad for our health......»»

Category: topSource:  marketingvoxRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire as winds drop

Firefighters grappling with a blaze that has destroyed at least 130 homes in California said Friday they had made progress in their fight as a turn in the weather offered a break......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 9th, 2024

Philippines cleans up after Typhoon Yinxing slams north coast

Authorities cleared uprooted trees and debris in the northern Philippines on Friday as Typhoon Yinxing blew out to sea after pounding the coast overnight, ripping roofs from homes and forcing thousands to seek shelter......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Power of aesthetic species on social media boosts wildlife conservation efforts, say experts

Facebook and Instagram can boost wildlife conservation efforts through public awareness and engagement, according to a study published in the peer-reviewed journal Environmental Communication......»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsNov 8th, 2024

Death Stranding connects to Xbox for 5th anniversary

Death Stranding Director's Cut got a surprise release on Xbox Series X and S, making the social connection game available to even more players......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024

Thousands told to flee wildfire near Los Angeles

Thousands of people were urged to flee an out-of-control wildfire burning around communities near Los Angeles on Thursday, with dozens of homes already lost to the fast-moving flames......»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsNov 7th, 2024