WhatsApp will soon do a better job at managing spam calls
In an upcoming update to WhatsApp, it seems that users will soon be able to mute calls from unknown numbers. The post WhatsApp will soon do a better job at managing spam calls first appeared on Phandroid. The problem with spam calls is that.....»»
SpaceX calls off today’s launch of Polaris Dawn
SpaceX has again called off the launch of the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission, but this time it has not set a new launch date......»»
SpaceX calls off Wednesday’s launch of Polaris Dawn
SpaceX has again called off the launch of the highly anticipated Polaris Dawn mission but this time it has not set a new launch date......»»
A world mired in conflict calls for international tribunals that play multiple roles
The International Court of Justice in The Hague has been busier than ever in recent years: it has been asked to render judgments and issue advisory opinions on conflicts in Gaza, Ukraine and Myanmar, among others, and it settles border disputes all o.....»»
Sol-gel transition effect based on thermosensitive hydrogel shows promised for photo-assisted uranium extraction
To achieve carbon reduction goals, reducing emissions is crucial, and nuclear power plays a key role in providing reliable, low-carbon electricity, aiding carbon neutrality. However, the nuclear industry faces the significant challenge of managing ur.....»»
DigitalOcean unveils enhanced role-based access control
DigitalOcean announced updates to its role-based access control (RBAC), a method for managing user access to systems and resources within an organization by assigning permissions to roles rather than to individual users. This updates are highlighted.....»»
Not sure how leaders can stand out on Zoom calls? It starts with how you communicate, study shows
More companies are embracing remote work, and with that comes a need for more frequent communication. Teamwork through a screen isn't always the same as having a group in the same room, so how are companies cultivating leaders in these virtual settin.....»»
Australia gives millions of workers "right to disconnect"
Australia gave millions of workers the legal right to "disconnect" on Monday, allowing them to ignore unreasonable out-of-hours calls, emails and texts from their bosses......»»
Schools are competing with cell phones. Here"s how they think they could win
Isabella Pires first noticed what she calls the "gradual apathy pandemic" in eighth grade. Only a handful of classmates registered for service projects she helped organize at her Massachusetts school. Even fewer actually showed up......»»
Calls for a new "digital vaccination" for children to tackle fake news and disinformation
A new report published August 23, 2024 has called for a "digital vaccination" for all children, to tackle the tsunami of fake news and disinformation, and close the digital divide......»»
Addressing the environmental impact of hematology care
An In-Focus analysis in The Lancet Hematology calls for greater understanding of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, to inform effective and prudent health practice in hematology care......»»
Fraud tactics and the growing prevalence of AI scams
In the first six months of 2024, Hiya flagged nearly 20 billion calls as suspected spam – more than 107 million spam calls everyday. The data showed spam flag rates of more than 20% of unknown calls (calls coming from outside of someone’s address.....»»
iOS 18 adding default app controls for messaging, phone calls, navigation, and more in the EU
Apple has announced another set of changes to its App Store and iPhone policies in the European Union. This time around, Apple is expanding default app controls, making additional first-party apps deletable, and updating the browser choice screen......»»
Zoom calls aren"t going anywhere yet - and could soon get even more AI
Pandemic success and staying on trend when it comes to AI has kept Zoom’s revenue heading upward......»»
Telco fined $1M for transmitting Biden deepfake without verifying Caller ID
Lingo Telecom signed calls with A-Level attestations despite not verifying them. Enlarge / President Joe Biden leaving the White House on August 16, 2024, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | Anna Moneymaker ) A ph.....»»
Study calls for locally inclusive public health adaptation strategies to climate change
Modern disaster risk reduction strategies must incorporate Indigenous knowledge and local cultural practices to be adoptable and sustainable, according to a descriptive phenomenological study carried out in Kenya by researchers from the University of.....»»
Francis Ford Coppola calls out his critics in Megalopolis trailer
Francis Ford Coppola is doing things his way by calling out critics in the trailer for his sci-fi epic Megalopolis......»»
Calls to ban "harmful pornography" are rife—here"s what teens actually think about porn
Pornography has been in the news a lot this year. It was at the center of discussions addressing violence against women back in May. Deepfake pornography has also been in the headlines......»»
WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem
WhatsApp is apparently looking into an advanced username process that could potentially solve problems related to spam. The post WhatsApp might have figured out a way around its spam problem appeared first on Phandroid. Setting up a WhatsA.....»»
Service tip: Use each customer"s data during phone calls to ensure meaningful engagement
Service-to-sales phone calls are a crucial touchpoint in any dealership's customer engagement strategy, says Kurt Philippsen, dealer relations manager at automotiveMastermind......»»
Upcoming WhatsApp feature blocks messages from unknown accounts
If you use WhatsApp, chances are you’ve received messages from unknown accounts, but a new feature will help block them. The post Upcoming WhatsApp feature blocks messages from unknown accounts appeared first on Phandroid. If you’re on.....»»