Apple’s board asks shareholders to reject ‘unnecessary’ DEI rollback
Apple's board of directors asked shareholders to reject a proposal that would have required the company to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program, calling the measure “unnecessary.” iPhone maker defends its DEI program as several major companies scale back so-called “woke” efforts amid public pressure from activists following Supreme Court ruling on affirmative […]
Don’t bring your iPhone to the bathroom when you shower for a very scary reason, influencer warns: ‘A little PSA’
Taking your iPhone to the shower may not be such a good idea. One woman was shocked to find that she had brought her phone into the shower and it was so dirty. Now she's warning others. “It's a PSA if you take a shower with your phone next to you” TikTokker Andi (known online […]
Meta to cut 5% of staff as Zuckerberg targets ‘low performers’: memo
Meta Inc. plans to cut about 5% of its workforce this year with the aim of weeding out underperforming employees, CEO Mark Zuckerberg said on Tuesday. . In a memo to employees posted on Meta's internal bulletin board, Mr. Zuckerberg indicated that the company plans to hire new employees to replace those who were laid […]
Amazon to end ‘Try Before You Buy’ option for Prime members
Amazon is saying goodbye to “Try before you buy.” A service that allows Amazon Prime members to try on carefully selected clothing, shoes, and accessories at home. before completing your purchasewhich is expected to subside in the coming weeks. The last day eligible customers can place orders using subscriber benefits is January 31, the company […]
3 iPhone settings hacks revealed that could seriously boost battery life
No one wants to be stuck with a dead phone on their way to work. Luckily, Apple shares some simple settings tweaks that can significantly extend battery life, allowing users to get more out of each charge. Three main settings are particularly effective at conserving battery power: auto-brightness, auto-lock, and location services. Apple has shared […]
Elon Musk says third person gets Neuralink brain implant
Elon Musk said that a third party received an implant From his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups. It works to connect the nervous system to machines. “We have… three people with Neuralink, and they're all working fine,” he said in a wide-ranging interview at a Las Vegas event broadcast on social media […]
What is RedNote — the Chinese- owned TikTok alternative that’s trending in the App Store as ban looms
Tens of millions of American users, bracing for a ban on TikTok, are migrating en masse to other Chinese-backed platforms that have emerged as an alternative. RedNote, known in China as “Xiaohongshu” (meaning “little red book” in Mandarin), was the most downloaded free app on the Apple App Store as of Monday. The digital migration […]
Making workouts more ‘electric’ could increase muscles, build strength: new study
Want to get more out of your workout? You probably already know that wearable technology, such as smartwatches and heart rate monitors, can help athletes optimize their training and improve performance. But have you heard of neuromuscular electrical stimulation (NMES) devices? new analysis We have found that wearing them during strength training improves strength and […]
Meta official blasts CEO Mark Zuckerberg for ‘buckling to political pressure’
Meta executives condemn CEO Mark Zuckerberg's decision to stop fact-checking on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, saying the social media mogul has criticized President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration. He previously said he was “succumbing to political pressure.'' The comments from Michael McConnell, co-chair of Meta's Oversight Committee, come after Zuckerberg's sudden shift in policy to loosen content […]
Apple users warned of hi-tech Mac malware that steals personal data, goes undetected for months— here’s how to stay safe
An estimated 100 million Apple users are at risk of falling victim to malware. cyber security software company checkpoint has issued an urgent warning to millions of Mac users around the world who could fall prey to malicious attackers who bypass their devices' built-in antivirus systems. According to the company, cybercriminals developed a malware called […]