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Research reveals how fake social media accounts could be the cause of serious security breaches

New research led by the University of Portsmouth has found that fake social media profiles, particularly LinkedIn accounts, are a leading cause of security breaches among professionals.This post was originally published on this site

Gamers get hold of Nintendo’s hotly awaited Switch 2

Gamers finally got their hands on Nintendo’s new Switch 2 on Thursday, the console that could score record early sales for the Japanese “Super Mario” creator.This post was originally published on this site

Nintendo fans stoked for Switch 2 ‘mega launch’

With shops planning midnight launch parties after a run on pre-orders, Nintendo releases the Switch 2 on Thursday, hoping to score record early sales for a games console.This post was originally published on this site

AI churns out funnier memes, but people still deliver the biggest laughs

Can AI do humor? A new study suggests artificial intelligence can create internet memes as funny as those made by humans. But when it comes to gags that truly connect with viewers, people still have […]

Exploring the real reasons why some people choose not to use AI

Generative artificial intelligence is everywhere, but not everyone is ready to embrace it—and it’s not just people who fear that AI might replace their jobs or that ChatGPT will become sentient and take over the […]

One Tech Tip: How to use your smartphone to photograph the Northern Lights

People in parts of the U.S. may be able to see Northern lights Monday night—or at least use a smartphone’s camera to reveal hints of the aurora not visible to the naked eye.This post was […]

Debunking five myths about when your devices get wet

Nearly everyone has encountered the unthinkable: Your smartphone landed in the toilet. Or you forgot to take off your smartwatch before jumping into the pool. Or maybe you meant to take those earbuds out of […]

Airbnb scams: New book explores thriving criminal activity on big tech platforms

Big tech sharing economy platforms like Airbnb and Uber are marketed as trustworthy, but a new book by a South African media scholar argues that they are highly vulnerable to scammers who spread delusive speech […]

Blind box toys are booming: Are they just child’s play or something more concerning?

If you’ve seen videos of people tearing into tiny toy packages online, or noticed teens obsessing over pastel-colored figurines at the mall, you’ve probably encountered the global craze for blind box toys.This post was originally […]

Your smartphone is a parasite, according to evolution

Head lice, fleas and tapeworms have been humanity’s companions throughout our evolutionary history. Yet, the greatest parasite of the modern age is no blood-sucking invertebrate. It is sleek, glass-fronted and addictive by design. Its host? […]