Europe’s aviation safety agency recently announced that it will be requiring inspections of a part of the fleet of Airbus A350 wide-body jets following an engine fire incident on a Cathay Pacific flight. The engine fire was attributed to a high pressure fuel hose failing, prompting the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to take
In a surprising turn of events, Telegram has made significant changes to its moderation policies, particularly in relation to private chats. The company recently removed language from its FAQ page that previously stated private chats were protected from moderation requests. This shift in policy comes on the heels of CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France
Recently, TikTok introduced a new option that allows users to share short, text-based “thoughts” in the app. This feature displays the text in a speech bubble type format on the Stories feed at the top of the inbox. It is strikingly similar to Instagram’s Notes feature, which has been popular among younger users. However, due
Emotion recognition has always been a crucial aspect of interpreting and understanding human behavior. However, traditional methods using static images have limitations in capturing the dynamic nature of emotions. The groundbreaking research by Lanbo Xu introduces a new method that utilizes a convolutional neural network (CNN) to analyze video sequences of facial expressions, providing a
Graphene, a single layer of carbon atoms in a hexagonal lattice, has already been recognized for its exotic properties that have paved the way for groundbreaking discoveries in the field of physics. However, when two or more layers of graphene are combined, an entirely new realm of possibilities opens up. The recent research conducted by
Helldivers 2 players have recently been buzzing with excitement as they report sightings of a new enemy faction on the game’s Galactic War map. Speculations are rife about the identity of this mysterious menace, with many believing it to be the long-awaited Illuminate faction making a return to the game. The game’s development studio, Arrowhead,
The proliferation of deepfake pornography has been a cause for concern, with researchers indicating that a vast majority of deepfake videos are pornographic in nature, often nonconsensual and targeting women. Despite the prevalence of this issue, the legislative response has been lacking, with more attention being given to political deepfakes. Legislators seem to be more
Consumer protection and anti-waste groups are calling on the Federal Trade Commission to address the issue of software tethering, a practice that ties a product’s functionality to external software, often rendering it unusable after software updates cease. This article examines the implications of software tethering on consumer products and the push for clearer guidelines from
In a recent announcement, a regional director for the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) stated that Amazon should be considered a “joint employer” of some of its contracted delivery drivers. This decision came as a result of reviewing two unfair labor practice charges filed in January regarding how Amazon treats its drivers at an Atlanta
The latest report from Tubular Labs sheds light on the current state of social media video, highlighting key trends that are shaping video engagement across popular social apps. One significant trend identified is the rise in longer versions of short video clips on platforms like YouTube and TikTok. Despite the initial dominance of short-form content,