With Twitter in chaos, Mark Zuckerberg looks to pounce
Mark Zuckerberg has tried for years to take on Twitter. Now he may finally have his best chance to deliver a knockout blow to the social network at a turbulent moment......»»
X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says
Researchers call for a dedicated law requiring platforms to remove revenge porn. X (formerly Twitter) claims that non-consensual nudity is not tolerated on its platform. But a rec.....»»
Facebook"s Mark Zuckerberg turns Porsche SUV into minivan, but prefers Cadillac Blackwing
The Facebook CEO and father of three had West Coast Customs put sliding doors on an extended Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT and threw in a matching slate-gray 911 GT3 for himself......»»
Research suggests Earth"s oldest continental crust is disintegrating
Earth's continental configurations have changed dramatically over its billions of years' history, transforming not only their positions across the planet, but also their topography as expansion and contraction of the crust made a mark on the landscap.....»»
Elon Musk’s X loses battle over federal request for Trump’s DMs
Prosecutors now have a "blueprint" to seize privileged communications, X warned. Last year, special counsel Jack Smith asked X (formerly Twitter) to hand over Donald Trump's direc.....»»
Report: First wave of M4 Macs, including smaller Mac mini, coming November 1
Macs will reportedly launch around the same time as Apple Intelligence in macOS. Reliable rumors have suggested that M4 Macs are right around the corner, and now Bloomberg's Mark.....»»
Gurman: New M4 Macs and iPad mini 7 to launch on November 1
In this weekend’s Power On newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has unveiled the potential release date of Apple’s anticipated late fall hardware releases. The keynote will still be in late October, but the products will potentially launch on No.....»»
Apple reportedly releasing iOS 18.1 with Apple Intelligence features on October 28
According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is planning to release iOS 18.1 to the public on October 28th, which will include some of the first Apple Intelligence features. more….....»»
MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac models facing shipping delays ahead of anticipated M4 refresh
Highlighted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, custom configurations of M3 MacBook Pro, M2 Mac mini, and M3 iMac are currently facing extensive shipping delays. If you order one today, they won’t arrive until nearly the end of the month. more….....»»
X fails to avoid Australia child safety fine by arguing Twitter doesn’t exist
Elon Musk merging Twitter into X didn't absolve X from child safety fine. Elon Musk's X (formerly Twitter) remains on the hook for an approximately $400,000 fine after failing to.....»»
X fined over $400,000 for refusing to address child abuse concerns
Elon Musk's X is at odds with the Australian government over its policies regarding child abuse. X, formerly Twitter, owes the Australian government some money.Bloomberg reported on Thursday that Elon Musk's microblogging site has to pay the eq.....»»
Why trolls, extremists, and others spread conspiracy theories they don’t believe
Some just want to promote conflict, cause chaos, or even just get attention. There has been a lot of research on the types of people who believe conspiracy theories, and their rea.....»»
Bloomberg: New iPhone SE with Face ID and updated iPad Air launching early next year
Via Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, Apple is set to update its entry-level iPhone SE early next year, alongside updates to the iPad Air and accessories. The new iPhone SE will be a significant release, featuring a shift away from the dated forehead an.....»»
Report: HomePod with display and homeOS to launch next year with Apple Intelligence
In this weekend’s Power On Newsletter, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman outlined some new details about Apple’s future smart home products. We’ll be getting two versions of a HomePod with display, and one of them will be launching as soon as next year.....»»
Apple TV+ shifts movie strategy to be very Netflix-like, per report
Today is the Apple TV+ debut of Wolfs, which had its original theatrical plans abruptly canceled. To mark the occasion, Bloomberg has a report out detailing Apple’s new film strategy moving forward. And it sounds an awful lot like Netflix’s appro.....»»
First lunar farside samples from Chang"e-6 mission analyzed
A team of Chinese scientists has studied the first lunar farside samples brought back by the Chang'e-6 mission. The findings mark a significant milestone in lunar exploration science and technical exploration capability. The study was published in Na.....»»
Meta’s $300 Quest 3S trades a worse display for a lower price
Low-end option, available Oct. 15, is also missing Quest 3's improved pancake lenses. Enlarge / Meta's Mark Zuckerberg announces the Meta Quest 3 headset. (credit: Meta) At a Connect conference keynote today, Meta offici.....»»
Meta’s new lightweight AR prototype shows a future beyond bulky VR headsets
100g "Orion" prototype offers 70-degree FOV, could hit market "in the next few years." Enlarge / The future's so bright, Mark Zuckerberg's gotta wear shades. (credit: Meta) Thus far, Meta's heavily money-losing Reality L.....»»
How a nearby supernova left its mark on Earth life
When a massive star explodes as a supernova, it does more than release an extraordinary amount of energy. Supernovae explosions are responsible for creating some of the heavy elements, including iron, which is blasted out into space by the explosion......»»
Save up to 19% with the Samsung Galaxy A35!
Looking for a solid midrange phone? Check this one out. The post Save up to 19% with the Samsung Galaxy A35! appeared first on Phandroid. The Samsung Galaxy A35 is currently one of the more affordable smartphones in the North American mark.....»»
From chaos to order: Proteins can re-structure themselves to create important substances
The protein "MIPS" changes its internal structure when it becomes active. Its disordered active center becomes a defined structure with special functions. The protein plays a key role in the production of inositol, which is also known as vitamin B8,.....»»