Elon Musk’s big push to make Twitter into an “everything app” like the China-centric WeChat is taking the app down the rabbit hole of dubious data collection. This week, the company modified its privacy policy to include provisions for “Biometric Information” and “Job Applications/Recommendations.”
A much-demanded feature is finally coming to Threads very soon, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has confirmed. A keyword search function is on the way. Until now, the search box has only been useful for looking up user accounts.
In fact, the company is already testing the function in Australia and New Zealand. It plans to roll out keyword search more broadly to English-speaking territories in short order. “We are actively listening to the community’s feedback and working on more features to improve the search experience,” Meta told TechCrunch.
A full-text search feature is seen as critical for Threads to challenge (or perhaps even supplant) X/Twitter as the go-to platform for public conversations, particularly around events that are happening in real-time. Threads is missing some other functions that could help it get to that point, such as a TweetDeck (sorry, XPro) equivalent, but being able to search for posts is vital. It’s a key feature that could help Threads bring back some of the users who have drifted away after an initial spike in popularity.
To its credit, Meta has been quickly adding other important features to Threads over the last several weeks, including a full web version and a chronological feed of posts. So, other functions that users have been asking for may not be far behind.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/keyword-search-is-finally-coming-to-threads-135516556.html?src=rss
“Even walks around the block at work during lunchtime could result in wet pants and a moist desk chair. … It was humiliating.”
Meta’s Oversight Board has put a new case, which it believes is relevant to its strategic priorities, under the spotlight. In a post, the board has announced that over the next few weeks, it’s reviewing and accepting public comments for a case appealing Meta’s non-removal of content that denies the Holocaust on its platforms. Specifically, this case pertains to a post going around on Instagram that puts a speech bubble on an image with Squidward, a character from SpongeBob SquarePants, denying that the Holocaust had happened. Its caption and hashtags also targeted “specific geographical audiences.”
The post was originally published by an account with 9,000 followers in September 2020, and it was viewed around 1,000 times. A few weeks after that, Meta revised its content policies to prohibit Holocaust denial. Despite the new rules and multiple users reporting it, the post wasn’t quickly removed. Some of the reports were auto-closed due to the company’s “COVID-19-related automation policies,” which were put in place so that Meta’s limited number of human reviewers can prioritize reports considered to be “high-risk.” Other reporters were automatically told that the content does not violate Meta’s policies.
One of the users who reported the post chose to appeal the case to the Board, which has determined that it falls in line with its efforts to prioritize “hate speech against marginalized groups.” The Board is now seeking comments on several relevant issues, such as the use of automation to accurately take enforcement action against hate speech and the usefulness of Meta’s transparency reporting.
In a post on Meta’s transparency page, the company has admitted that it left the content up after initial review. However, it eventually determined that it was left up by mistake and that it did violate its hate speech policy. The company has since removed the content from its platforms, but it promised to implement the Board’s decision. Meta’s Oversight Board can issue policy recommendations based on its investigation, but they’re not binding, and the company isn’t compelled to follow them. Based on the questions the Board wants the public to answer, it could conjure recommendations that would change the way Meta uses automation to police Instagram and Facebook.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/metas-oversight-board-escalates-holocaust-denial-report-122625970.html?src=rss
“People have a right to defend their property,” he said. “This part of Florida, you got a lot of advocates and proponents of the Second Amendment.”
The Apple Watch Series 8 is on sale at Amazon again, and it has even reached a new low for certain colors. You can get the 41mm Series 8 with Midnight or Starlight aluminum cases and bands for $310, which is the lowest we’ve seen them go for at Amazon. The model with a Red case and band is on sale for the same price — it went for as low as $280 on Prime Day, but you can at least get one today at 22 percent lower than retail if you missed your chance last time.
Buy Apple Watch Series 8 at Amazon – $310
We called the Apple Watch Series 8 the best smartwatch at the time it was released last year and praised it for having “excellent health and fitness tools.” It can track your body temperature, and if it’s relevant to you, it can use that information to determine if and when you had ovulated. The watch also has the capability to measure your blood oxygen and can tell you the quality of the sleep you’ve been having. Plus, it comes with ECG capabilities.
It comes with an enhanced Workout app that can suggest new ways to train. You can use it to text, make calls and listed to music without having to take out your iPhone. And, like other Apple Watches, you can use it to unlock your Mac, find your other Apple devices and pay with Apple Pay. The tech giant is selling the devices at a discounted price less than a couple of weeks before we could potentially find out what’s next for the wearable. Apple recently announced that the iPhone 15 event is taking place on September 12th, and it’s very much possible that the company will also unveil the next Watch model at the same time.
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Dreame Technology unveiled its flagship robotic vacuum, L20 Ultra, at IFA 2023. Showcasing advanced AI-driven MopExtend technology, the vacuum ensures meticulous edge cleaning, a common challenge in automated cleaning. MopExtend technology deploys Position Sensitive Detectors to identify corners and edges, enabling the mop to extend closely to the walls’ edges for comprehensive cleaning.
Equipped with Duo-Scrub mopping and dirt detection, L20 Ultra effectively tackles tough stains and seasonal variations. This new product underscores Dreame Technology’s commitment to be at the forefront of smart home innovation with improved AI-powered cleaning capabilities and automated efficiency.
The upgraded L20 Ultra boasts an automatic base station that enhances cleaning automation, surpassing its predecessors. DualBoost 2.0 and a 3.2L dust bag in the base station store debris for up to 75 days without manual intervention. The base station also facilitates self-cleaning and drying of the mop using a 4.5L water tank and hot air, preventing mold and odors. Auto water and cleaning solutions refilling augment automation, keeping the mop ready and users free from refilling troubles.
Equipped with Dreame Technology’s advanced VSS and VSSP 7,000Pa suction power, L20 Ultra effectively removes debris from various surfaces. Ultrasonic carpet recognition and mop-removal technology enhance carpet cleaning adaptability. PSN utilizes AI and 3D light technology for obstacle recognition, preventing unwanted items from being vacuumed and ensuring uninterrupted cleaning.
L20 Ultra also introduces MopExtend Technology for comprehensive edge cleaning and tight spaces, even in. Dreame Technology extends its warranty to three years, guaranteeing users reliability and protection. With these innovations, L20 Ultra brings the cleaning experience to the next level, delivering a superior, worry-free experience, according to the company.
Visit Dreame at IFA 2023, in Hall: City CubeA at Stand CCA-209, starting from Friday, September 1st. We will see them in person today at Showstoppers to better understand the L20 Ultra design.
Price And Availability
The compact and efficient L20 Ultra will be available for purchase as follows:
In the United States, pre-orders begin on September 1st, and regular sales commence on September 20th, starting at $1499.99. An exclusive launch offer allows users to buy a discount code for $19.99 on the official website, providing a $450 discount. On the official release (September 20), applying the code reduces the price to $1049.99 ($E without the code). Dreame Technology’s official US Amazon store.
In the United Kingdom: Sales start on October 17th, 2023, for 1199£ through Dreame Technology’s official UK Amazon stores.
In Germany: Sales start on September 1st, 2023, for 1199€ through Dreame Technology’s official German Amazon stores.
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The “Late Show” comedian’s mother casually made the startling revelation.
The social network X plans to compete with LinkedIn by offering job listings and more, CEO Elon Musk said in a new post. To aid in that, it has started gathering information about users’ jobs and education histories, along with biometric data for “safety, security and identification purposes,” according to a new policy spotted by Bloomberg. The company previously created an official @TwitterHiring account, TechCrunch reported last month.
“People send me LinkedIn links sometimes, but the cringe level is so high that I just can’t bring myself to use it, so I ask for the resume or bio to be emailed,” said Musk (who is often mocked for his own cringe-worthy posts). “We will make sure that the X competitor to LinkedIn is cool.”
On top of work history and education, X is collecting biometric information, though it didn’t say what kind. “Based on your consent, we may collect and use your biometric information for safety, security, and identification purposes,” the updated privacy policy states. Twitter confirmed the update to Bloomberg, without elaborating more.
Some verified organizations including Workweek have been able to post job listings in the form of scrolling cards under their bios, as TechCrunch noted. According to a screenshot posted by user Nima Owji last month, “Twitter [X] will let verified organizations import all of their jobs to Twitter by connecting a supported ATS or XML feed.” Those listings may only work in the US for now, as they don’t appear for myself in Europe.
Elon Musk previously hinted at the feature in May, and X purchased a job-matching tech startup called Laski in May — the company’s first acquisition under Musk. Workweek CEO Adam Ryan said the job posting feature was included in X’s $1,000 per month “verified for organizations” package.
The job listings might eventually connect with the work history and education data gathered. “We may collect and use your personal information (such as your employment history, educational history, employment preferences, skills and abilities, job search activity and engagement, and so on) to recommend potential jobs for you [and] to enable employers to find potential candidates,” the policy states. However, it may also be used “to show you more relevant advertising.”
Biometric data is also relevant to Elon Musk’s stated goal of ridding the site of inauthentic accounts. Gathering that data may draw attention from regulators, though. X is already facing a proposed class action suit for biometric data captured without consent, reportedly from every photograph containing a face that is uploaded to X, according to a suit seen by Bloomberg.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/x-sets-its-sights-on-linkedin-with-a-job-listing-feature-104525893.html?src=rss
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis still intends to try all 19 co-defendants at once.
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