WhatsApp testing timers for pinned messages
A recent report has revealed that WhatsApp could be testing out a new timer feature for pinned messages, letting users set how long messages should stay pinned. WhatsApp currently allows users to pin chats. Whenever a chat has been pinned.....»»
Reddit could soon put some subreddits behind a paywall
According to Reddit CEO, it seems that the company is testing the idea of putting some subreddits behind a paywall. The post Reddit could soon put some subreddits behind a paywall appeared first on Phandroid. One of the appealing things ab.....»»
Testing olfactory abilities of family dogs to learn the impacts of environmental and biological factors
A new comprehensive study by the ethologists of ELTE Eötvös Loránd University provides valuable insights into the olfactory abilities of dogs, revealing whether certain environmental and biological factors do indeed impact their performance as pre.....»»
Imane Khelif controversy shows how sex testing in women"s sports puts regulators in an impossible bind
In their preliminary 2024 Olympic women's boxing match, Algeria's Imane Khelif delivered a painful blow to the face of Italy's Angela Carini, who abandoned the fight after 46 seconds......»»
SSHamble: Open-source security testing of SSH services
runZero published new research on Secure Shell (SSH) exposures and unveiled a corresponding open-source tool, SSHamble. This tool helps security teams validate SSH implementations by testing for uncommon but dangerous misconfigurations and software b.....»»
Sex Testing in the Olympics and Other Elite Sports Is Based on Flawed Science
Here’s the long history of sex testing in elite sports like the Olympics and where the science really stands......»»
Researchers create new device for on-the-spot water testing
Researchers at University of Galway have developed a new, portable technology for on-the-spot testing of water quality to detect one of the most dangerous types of bacteria......»»
Some subreddits could be paywalled, hints Reddit CEO
Reddit CEO Steve Huffman has hinted that in future some subreddits could be paywalled, as the company seeks to devise new sources of income. Huffman raised the prospect during an earnings call in which he said Reddit would also be testing AI-power.....»»
Distraction Control, Photos & more -- hands on with all the changes in iOS 18 beta 5
On Monday, Apple released the fifth developer beta of iOS 18. We've been testing it out and here are all the new changes and features we've found so far, including Distraction Control and major Photos app tweaks.Apple has released the fifth developer.....»»
Figure’s latest robot is already in testing at a BMW plant
The Figure 02 runs 50% longer with 3 times the compute and inference power of its predecessor......»»
New technology protects crops by testing the air for the DNA of plant diseases
Plant infections can now be detected in our crops before they're even visible......»»
Apple Intelligence prompts found in the Mac beta tell Smart Reply not to hallucinate
A Redditor has discovered built-in Apple Intelligence prompts inside the macOS beta, in which Apple tells the Smart Reply feature not to hallucinate. Smart Reply helps you respond to emails and messages by checking the questions asked, prompting y.....»»
9to5Mac Overtime 026: I hope this message finds you well
A discussion of the new Siri on iOS 18.1 beta 1, Apple Intelligence writing tools, new summaries in the Messages and Mail apps, phone call recording, AI-assisted memory video creation, and more. 9to5Mac Overtime is a weekly video-first podcast ex.....»»
What’s new in Apple Notes for iOS 18: collapsible sections, highlights, and more
iOS 18 is a big release for the iPhone, with brand new apps like Passwords and Image Playground, as well as some significant updates to existing apps like Messages, Photos, and Settings. One of my most-used apps, Notes, is also getting a variety.....»»
iOS 18 beta 5 now available for developers with these changes
iOS 18 beta 5 is now available for developers. The update comes two weeks after iOS 18 beta 4 was released, and one week after Apple also started beta testing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features. more….....»»
Apple hands out fifth beta round of fall OS updates to developers
Apple has moved to its fifth generation of fall betas, bringing out new builds of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2 for testing.Apple releases fifth developers betas for iOS 18 and the restThe fifth round appears a.....»»
The next Apple Watch SE might be plastic, but is that worth the tradeoff?
Last month, reports started to emerge that Apple is testing a new “rigid plastic” body for the next generation Apple Watch SE. While this would undoubtedly reduce costs, it begs the question – will this tradeoff be worth it for customers? m.....»»
How to enable RCS messaging in iOS 18
You can now send messages to non-Apple users with RCS in iOS 18. What does that mean and how does it work? Let's find out......»»
WhatsApp begins testing its own animated emoji in its iOS app
A report last year revealed that WhatsApp was working on its own animated emoji, something that its competitor Telegram already has. After introducing the first animated emoji in beta for Android users last month, WhatsApp is now testing its own emoj.....»»
Top 5 stories of the week: Stellantis sues dealership over fleet dispute; Toyota testing scandal widens
A quick look at the top automotive stories of the week as determined by reader interest......»»
Testing shows “significant durability” problems with edge-lit LCD TVs
"Brand agnostic" design flaws cause uniformity problems, RTINGs torture test finds. Enlarge / Samsung's 2022 The Frame is one of the edge-lit TVs that RTINGs tested. (credit: Samsung) Thin LCD-LED TVs are appealing bec.....»»