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The Tesla Model 3 Long range managed to exceed its EPA estimate by a pretty wide margin. (Image source: OOSR via YouTube)

Tesla Model 3 'Highland' exceeds EPA estimate in real-life range test, clocks 370 miles at 70 mph on the highway

The prominent YouTube channel Out of Spec Reviews recently range-tested the Tesla Model 3 Long Range (2024) on the highway at 70 mph, and the results were beyond impressive. Not only did the Model 3 exceed its EPA estimate, but it...

Sambit Saha, 14 Sep 2024 18:27

Welcome to the Matrix: Meta confirms AI training on social media posts since 2007 (Image source: Generated using DALL·E 3)

Welcome to the Matrix: Meta confirmed that AI was trained on all social media public posts since 2007

While European and US users of Facebook and Instagram were allowed to choose for their data not to be used to train AI, Australians didn't have any opt-out options available. As a consequence, all of their public posts since 2007 ...

Codrut Nistor, 12 Sep 2024 23:58

Tesla's Cybertruck managed to defeat a relatively troublesome mud puddle in its third attempt. (Image source: Andrew Hodgdon via Facebook)

Tesla Cybertruck rescues stuck Toyota Tacoma off-roader from challenging mud puddle after overcoming it with ease

Tesla's Cybertruck, while hugely controversial, is by no means starved of raw power. In a recently posted video, the Cybertruck can be seen attempting and defeating a rather large mud puddle after a few failed attempts. Later on, ...

Sambit Saha, 11 Sep 2024 20:39

X/Twitter alternative Bluesky breaks the 9 million users barrier

As X/Twitter remains banned in Brazil, new users from this country helped Bluesky exceed 9 million subscribers while also recording almost 5 million monthly active accounts. Founded in early October 2021, this US-based decentraliz...

Codrut Nistor, 09 Sep 2024 12:35

It looks like Sony is sneakily trying to drum up some hype about the upcoming PS5 Pro by hiding a previously leaked design in a social media post. (Image source: PlayStation on Instagram)

Sony hides PS5 Pro in plain sight in PlayStation 30th anniversary celebration post

The latest Sony PS5 Pro news sees Sony seemingly tease the design of the rumoured premium gaming console, confirming previous leaks that suggest a minimal visual update, rather than a complete aesthetic overhaul.

Julian van der Merwe, 06 Sep 2024 01:27

Brazilian Supreme Court orders service providers and app stores to block X (Twitter) within five days after company fails to name legal representative

Brazilian Supreme Court has ordered service providers and app stores to block X (Twitter) within five days after the company failed to name legal representative, a requirement for foreign companies operating within Brazil. The mov...

David Chien, 31 Aug 2024 02:54

Telegram CEO faces up to 20 years in prison. Image source: Pavel Durov

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov arrested in France

Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, has been arrested by French authorities. The detention is allegedly linked to an ongoing investigation into Telegram's operations, which focuses on insufficient content moderation and lack...

Andrew Sozinov, 25 Aug 2024 17:13

xAI releases Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini beta AI LLMs on X with enterprise API arriving later this month. (Image source: xAI)

xAI releases Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini beta AI LLMs on 𝕏 with enterprise API arriving later this month

xAI has released Grok-2 and Grok-2 mini beta AI LLMs on X with the enterprise API arriving later this month. Grok-2 ranked among the four most powerful large-language models on the LMSYS leaderboard and among the top six across a ...

David Chien, 16 Aug 2024 05:30

The Cybertruck navigates the challenging off-road trail brilliantly. (Image source: Wild Horses Off-Road via YouTube)

Tesla Cybertruck extreme off-road test shows the electric pickup is more than just a futuristic meme

The Tesla Cybertruck has had a particularly difficult time keeping its name out of controversy. However, there is no doubting the fact that it is an incredibly powerful vehicle with great potential for heavy duty tasks, provided t...

Sambit Saha, 09 Aug 2024 19:31

US Senate passes “Kids Online Safety Act” (KOSA) to protect children online

The US Senate has passed the “Kids Online Safety Act” (KOSA) to protect children online. The bill requires large social media, online gaming, and virtual reality sites that act as forums for user-generated content to actively prev...

David Chien, 03 Aug 2024 04:41

Featurephones are increasing in popularity as a way of reducing smartphone use, but you do lose a significant number of features (Source: HMD Global)

As schools look to ban smartphones and society realises the impact of doom scrolling, here are 3 phones that can help curb your smartphone addiction

CheckMag Society is waking up to the notion that smartphones may not be the best thing for our mental health, or our time management. Governments are looking to ban phones in schools and a part of the population is beginning to ditch smart...

David Devey, 26 Jun 2024 12:01

This purple goop contains dissolved gold destined to cover a Tesla Cybertruck. (Image source: JerryRigEverything on YouTube)

Gold plated Cybertruck becomes latest $60,000 exercise in excess for Tesla's electric pickup truck

YouTube's resident mobile device destruction expert has plated a Tesla Cybertruck in $60,000 worth of 24 karate gold in his latest video on Tesla's controversial electric pickup truck. The gold electroplating process required mode...

Julian van der Merwe, 05 Jun 2024 02:43

TikTok files federal appeal to fight TikTok ban despite Chinese access of American user data

TikTok and ByteDance have filed a federal appeal to fight the recently passed TikTok ban. The companies counter that the ban in unconstitutional and unfairly targets TikTok despite prior reports of Chinese employee and government ...

David Chien, 08 May 2024 08:26

Deliberate misdirection, omitting context, playing on fear are not new phenomena. (Image: pixabay/memyselfaneye)

Gaming against disinformation: game exposes methods in social media

It doesn't always have to be a deliberate lie. In the "Bad News" game, you can use your own techniques to manipulate followers and generate clicks. The learning effect is surprisingly high.

Mario Petzold, 05 May 2024 16:25

Which side of the scales are you on? (Source: Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash)

Social media: Does it cause more harm than good?

Debate It has been just over 20 years since Facebook first launched as a Harvard university project. In that time, a significant number of other platforms have launched including TikTok, Twitter (X), Snapchat, Instagram and more. But do ...

David Devey and Sergey Tarasov, 24 Apr 2024 23:20

TikTok ban in $95 billion package passes Senate, awaiting President Biden's signature to become law. (Source: TikTok)

TikTok dead-man walking after US Senate passes TikTok ban bill included in $95 billion aid package for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan

(Update: 2024-04-24 11:00 PST President Biden has signed the package into law.) TikTok is now a dead-man walking after the US Senate passed a ban included in a $95 billion aid package to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. After Presiden...

David Chien, 24 Apr 2024 06:55

US Senate to pass TikTok ban stuffed into Taiwan, Ukraine, and Israel support package as early as Tuesday

The U.S. Senate is set to pass a TikTok ban stuffed into an Israel, Taiwan, and Ukraine support package that includes the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, which itself passed the House Wedne...

David Chien, 21 Apr 2024 05:34

Chinese authorities have restricted the ability of iPhone users to download Threads. (Source: Julio Lopez on Unsplash/edited)

China forces Apple to delist WhatsApp and Threads from App Store

The Chinese Government has forced Apple to delist WhatsApp and Threads from the App Store according to a report by Wall Street Journal, resulting in the inability of the Chinese users to download the said apps from the official ch...

Fawad Murtaza, 19 Apr 2024 11:45

With fees against artificial users. A questionable plan. (Image: pixabay/Mohamed_hassan)

New X users face fee: Payment should help against bots

After a test phase, plans are said to have matured to require users to pay after registering on X (formerly Twitter) before they are allowed to post. This was announced by Elon Musk himself, and he blames AI.

Mario Petzold, 16 Apr 2024 10:08

Hackers are using vulnerable Facebook pages to distribute malware (Image source: Midjourney)

Fake Midjourney AI Facebook page with 1.2 million followers gets caught for pushing malware

A Facebook page with 1.2 million followers claiming to offer free access to Midjourney AI got caught for pushing malware and infostealers. It, along with many other hacked pages doing the same thing with other generative AI tools,...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 11 Apr 2024 07:05

WhatsApp formally announces navigation bar change for Android users (Image source: WhatsApp [Edited])

WhatsApp introduces new easy to use bottom navigation bar for Android

WhatsApp has officially announced a new change for the Android app. While the old version of the messaging application had a navbar on the top, the new version redesigned it and put it on the bottom. This updated navbar is said to...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 31 Mar 2024 12:53

Is it better to use an AI-generated image (left) of an upcoming device (PS5 Pro) or use a stand-in official image (PS5; right) until the actual product is spotted? (Image source: Dall-E 3 / SIE - edited)

AI-generated content in tech media: Good or bad - have your say

CheckMag With AI seemingly infiltrating all corners of the internet, it's time to actually ask whether AI content has a place in tech media, and if so, what is its place? What about the ethical and legal implications? Reader comment is wel...

Julian van der Merwe, 30 Mar 2024 02:30

WhatsApp users facing possible account suspension: new terms and conditions from April 11

Popular messenger service WhatsApp will soon update its privacy policy and terms of use. Users must agree to the new regulations, or their account may be suspended.

Ronald Matta, 29 Mar 2024 00:37

Florida Gov. DeSantis protects young children from addictive and harmful social media through new law. (Source: AI image Dall-E 3)

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis protects children from dangerous predators and inappropriate online content by passing social media account ban for all minors under 14 years old.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has passed a bill banning minors under 14 years old from holding social media accounts. This law protects young children from being exposed to dangerous online predators, inappropriate content, and cy...

David Chien, 26 Mar 2024 05:21

Meta, formerly Facebook, bought WhatsApp for a whopping $19 billion in 2014. (Source: Alexander Shatov on Unsplash)

WhatsApp AI assistant to become more efficient to use thanks to Meta AI integration in the search bar

Meta is looking to give WhatsApp users the ability to use Meta AI without creating a dedicated chat. The feature allows one to write queries directly in the search bar making it faster and easier to get information from Meta AI.

Fawad Murtaza, 25 Mar 2024 08:51

At least 15 Tesla Cybertrucks are affected by a serious door striker issue that causes misalignment in the door panel. (Image source: Auto Focus on YouTube - edited)

Elon Musk confirms Cybertruck door gap issue, at least 15 production units affected by poorly installed latch

Elon Musk's words ring true as the Tesla Cybertruck proves to be the electric car company's most challenging product yet. While YouTuber MKBHD's thoughts on the Cybertruck see the good mixed in with the bad, he points out a glarin...

Julian van der Merwe, 22 Mar 2024 01:44

Nothing's Community Edition Project aims to leverage the creativity of its fanbase to design a better Phone (2a). (Image source: Nothing)

Nothing Phone (2a) special edition incoming as Community Edition design contest invites fans to submit concepts

Nothing wants the community to collaborate on a custom Community Edition of the Nothing Phone (2a), with four design stages over the span of six months. The tech startup imposes no limitations on submissions, and the community wil...

Julian van der Merwe, 20 Mar 2024 20:52

TikTok previously faced a potential ban during the Trump Administration in 2020. (Source: Alexander Shatov on Unsplash/edited)

TikTok ban: US moves one step closer to outright banning short video pioneer after House of Representatives vote

The US House of Representatives has passed the “Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act” putting TikTok one step closer to a complete ban in the US. The bill, if passed into law, will force ByteDanc...

Fawad Murtaza, 14 Mar 2024 05:41

A recent survey reveals that teens have more complex thoughts on smartphone usage than you might expect. (Image source: Robin Worrall on Unsplash - edited)

Teens divided on smartphones: peace, also anxiety reported as smartphone separation side-effects

A recent study exposes a gap in the way many US teens think about their smartphones. Around three quarters feel that they are more peaceful without them, while almost half still complain of separation anxiety.

Julian van der Merwe, 13 Mar 2024 00:28

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