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Belief in fake news linked to problematic social media use

Ars Technica

And according to a new paper published in the journal PLoS ONE, someone who exhibits PSMU is also more likely to believe inand sharefake news online, contributing to the rampant spread of misinformation that is the bane of the 21st-century Internet. "If

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iOS 18.4 is available now with new emoji, Apple News+ Food and priority notifications

Engadget

bringing a grab bag of new features to the companies devices and expanding Apple Intelligence to new countries and languages. include a new Apple News+ Food section in the News app that collects recipes and food-oriented articles, including exclusive recipes for Apple News+ subscribers. and visionOS 2.4,

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The next big AI shift in media? Turning news into a two-way conversation

Fast Company Tech

Rethinking how we read the news Now apply that same idea to how we consume news. If, say, you were reading a story about bringing the dire wolf back from extinction, you could ask about whether the same technique could be applied to other extinct species, how ethicists are responding, or how the news is affecting the biotech sector.

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The good and bad news about total lunar eclipse viewing in the U.S.

Mashable Tech

There's a lot of good news, but not for everyone. "A The whole country gets to see it, weather permitting," Bob Larson, a senior meteorologist at AccuWeather, told Mashable. SEE ALSO: An astronomer gave us tips for watching the imminent total lunar eclipse Who has good odds of clear skies?

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‘The bad news is, this was fake’: The tear-jerking story of author Barbara Miller was a marketing stunt, influencer says

Fast Company Tech

The bad news is that this was fake, he said in his own video. The good news is the book is selling.

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If you happen to have a tattoo of the Mountain Dew logo, we have some great news for you

Fast Company Tech

If you have a tattoo of an old Mountain Dew logo on your body, your odds of winning Mountain Dew’s new sweepstakes are much, much higher. The soda’s owner, PepsiCo, is launching the contest to celebrate Mountain Dew’s new logo hitting store shelves. The odds of winning the lottery are about one in 300 million.

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[Recordings] Earn a Certificate in Digital Marketing & Fundraising

Nonprofit Tech for Good

Packed with practical advice and customized for nonprofits with limited time and financial resources, the certificate program requires following three webinar recordings: 1) Website & Email Marketing for Nonprofits October 23, 2024 • 2 hours Website design best practices that improve the user experience and SEO The top five calls-to-action to convert (..)