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.....»»
Successfully managing forests must include stewarding the hidden life belowground
Half of the biodiversity in forests is unseen because it lives belowground. These organisms are miniscule in size, but their importance to the ecosystem is enormous......»»
City-dwelling wildlife demonstrate "urban trait syndrome"
City life favors species that are adaptable and, among other things, not too fussy about what they eat. A worldwide consortium of scientists calls the resulting collection of characteristics "urban trait syndrome.".....»»
Managing domestic and wild cats is likely to remain fraught, new research warns
Current efforts to protect and restore native biodiversity is being threatened by difficulties in identifying wild and domestic cats, and categorization is likely to remain fraught for the foreseeable future, experts have warned......»»
AI researchers claim 93% accuracy in detecting keystrokes over Zoom audio
Mitigating factors include typing style, multi-case passwords, uncommon laptops. Enlarge / Some people hate to hear other people's keyboards on video calls, but AI-backed side channel attackers? They say crank that gain. (credit:.....»»
Spooky, stealthy night hunters: Revealing the wonderful otherworld of owls
The calls of owls come to me most nights through the open window of my bedroom. Mostly it is the soft, repeated, rhythmic "more … pork, more … pork" of a pair of boobooks......»»
FCC issues historic $300 million fine against the largest robocall scam it has ever investigated
The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday cracked down on a massive illegal robocall operation responsible for billions of auto-warranty scam calls in recent years, with regulators imposing a record $300 million fine on what authorities said.....»»
Musk calls French news agency’s copyright case against X “bizarre” [Updated]
France has required online platforms to pay for news since 2019. Enlarge (credit: ALAIN JOCARD / Contributor | AFP) Elon Musk is at the center of yet another legal battle over money allegedly owed by X, the company forme.....»»
Musk calls French news agency’s copyright case against X “bizarre”
France has required online platforms to pay for news since 2019. Enlarge (credit: ALAIN JOCARD / Contributor | AFP) Elon Musk is at the center of yet another legal battle over money allegedly owed by X, the company forme.....»»
WhatsApp could soon allow sign-ins using your email
In the latest WhatsApp beta, it was discovered that users may soon be able to sign into the app using their email. If you’re signing up or signing into your existing WhatsApp account, you’ll need to provide your phone number. This is.....»»
Etsy U-turn in row over withholding sellers" money
The online marketplace faced calls from sellers to boycott its site over money being held in reserve......»»
Spatial Audio for video calls now works in Microsoft Teams as well as FaceTime
Apple introduced Spatial Audio for video calls to FaceTime with macOS Monterey back in 2021 – and the same feature is now available on both Macs and PCs in Microsoft Teams. The full rollout follows earlier testing. Spatial audio creates the illu.....»»
WhatsApp is getting instant video messages
WhatsApp is finally rolling out the ability for users to send instant video messages. The vast majority of messaging apps out there allow users to send voice messages at a tap of a button. This means that users can quickly make a voice re.....»»
Meta’s Oversight Board calls for stronger rules on Gender Based Violence
Meta's Oversight Board has overturned a ruling that facilitated a post spreading gender-based violence. Meta’s external Oversight Board has overturned Meta’s original ruling about a case that mocked a Syrian activist, a female, sufferi.....»»
Apple Watch emergency calls false positives slammed by UK police chiefs
The Apple Watch has been blamed for a rise in calls to emergency services in the United Kingdom, police chiefs in the country have warned, caused by the various automatic-calling functions of the wearable device.[Dom J/Pexels]While features like Cras.....»»
WhatsApp unveils new video messaging feature
WhatsApp will now let you record and send video clips directly in the messaging app, the Meta-owned platform announced this week......»»
WhatsApp now lets you add short video messages to chats
WhatsApp now lets you add video messages of up to 60 seconds to a chat. The messages are protected with end-to-end encryption to keep them secure......»»
National Cyber Strategy Implementation Plan: What you need to know
The Biden-Harris Administration’s recently released National Cybersecurity Strategy calls for two fundamental shifts in how the United States allocates roles, responsibilities, and resources in cyberspace. In this Help Net Security video, Kelly Roz.....»»
Apple, Meta, Google appeal against casino app ruling that calls them "bookies"
A judge ruled that Big Tech firms such as Apple that allow casino apps in their App Store are arguably bookies profiting from gambling, but the line is so fine that even he invited the companies to appeal.Apple has many times been accused of promotin.....»»
Improving recyclable waste classification with laser-induced breakdown spectroscopy
Managing and classifying waste accurately for reuse is a growing challenge in environmental protection. Addressing this issue, researchers at Hefei University of Technology in China have embarked on a quest to innovate in the realm of waste managemen.....»»
Apple slammed with $1 billion class action lawsuit in UK over 30% App Store fee
A new class action lawsuit in the UK from over 1,500 developers calls Apple's App Store fee excessive and a result of the company's app distribution monopoly.Apple ParkApple charges developers up to a 30% commission on transactions made on its platfo.....»»