Scientists induce phantom voices and ‘presence sensation.’

Creative Media NewsSunday, 22 October 2023, 8:000

Researchers can now induce individuals to perceive illusory voices. Prevalence of Hallucinations In general, between 5 and 10 percent of healthy individuals experience hallucinations, according to a recent series of Norwegian psychiatric surveys. Exploring the Touch-Hearing Connection Using an autonomous system resembling a finger, a group of Swiss scientists has examined the connection between the...

Instagram apologises for adding ‘terrorist’ to Palestinian profiles.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 21 October 2023, 20:000

Translation Error in User Bios A user reported that the automatic translation of his bio rendered it as “Praise be to God, Palestinian terrorists are fighting for their freedom.” In response, Meta stated that it had resolved the issue that “briefly caused inappropriate Arabic translations.” Meta’s Apology for Content Description Following Instagram’s inclusion of the...

WhatsApp to introduce self-destructing voice notes after playback.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 21 October 2023, 16:000

The Need for Self-Destructing Voice Notes Whether it’s an embarrassing story or a juicy piece of hearsay, there are times when you want to share a story via a voice note but don’t want it to sit idle. Conversely, with the advent of WhatsApp, the ability to quickly delete voice notes may become obsolete. WhatsApp’s...

Microsoft says 668 more positions remain on LinkedIn.

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 17 October 2023, 20:000

Microsoft, the proprietor of LinkedIn, has now announced a new round of layoffs, eliminating approximately 670 positions. The social network company reports that its engineering, talent, and finance departments are impacted. It follows 716 layoffs at LinkedIn in May and reductions at other major technology companies. Talent changes are a challenging, yet essential, and routine...

Harvard scientists find link of colorectal cancer to breast milk.

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 17 October 2023, 4:000

Breastfeeding and Colon Cancer: A Surprising Correlation A ‘surprising’ correlation has been identified by scientists as they investigate the increase in colon cancer cases among young individuals: breastfeeding appears to be associated with a higher risk. Study Findings: A Closer Look at the Numbers A study conducted by investigators affiliated with Harvard and Washington University...

Drinking more unsweetened coffee aids weight loss.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 14 October 2023, 4:000

A study suggested that adding an additional cup of coffee to your daily regimen could result in a marginal weight loss over a span of four years. Over a period of four years, an additional cup of unsweetened it was associated with a weight loss of 0.12 kilogrammes (or a quarter pound). It appeared that...

New microchips could stretch smartphones batteries to a month.

Creative Media NewsFriday, 13 October 2023, 18:000

Constantly concerned that your smartphone’s battery is dying? Smartphones may eventually be able to “last a month” before depleting their battery. Cambridge University scientists are developing a microprocessor that could power smartphones so efficiently that they would only require recharging twelve times per year. The government is supporting twelve semiconductor firms, including Vaire, the commercial...

iPhone users report mysterious nighttime shutdowns; here’s help.

Creative Media NewsFriday, 13 October 2023, 4:000

This week, iPhone users inundated social media with grievances about their devices unexpectedly shutting down at night. The fact that users report being prompted to enter their PINs first thing in the morning indicates that a spontaneous reboot occurred. Meanwhile, others have noted a several-hour gap in their iPhone’s iOS battery status graph. Numerous dissatisfied...

FAA warns Starlink could be deadly by 2035.

Creative Media NewsFriday, 13 October 2023, 0:000

A new report from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) warns that by 2035, someone could be killed or severely injured by Elon Musk’s Starlink satellites. Officials anticipated 28,000 hazardous debris from de-orbiting satellites might survive reentry by 12 years in a 35-page report. Musk anticipates having the greatest number of Starlinks in orbit of any...

FBI warns of US ‘phantom hacker’ activities… How to defend?

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 10 October 2023, 6:000

A staggering $542 million was stolen from unsuspecting victims in the first half of 2023, and the FBI is now warning of a growing threat in the form of money-stealing schemes. Scams frequently commence with an apparently authentic notification purporting to originate from a governmental or banking institution, informing the target of a compromised computer...

Cyberstalking victim reveals online surveillance warning signs.

Creative Media NewsTuesday, 10 October 2023, 0:000

A woman has recounted her ordeal of cyberstalking at the hands of her estranged spouse in an effort to avert a similar fate for others. Jennifer, who requested anonymity, disclosed that her distressing ordeal commenced when she began receiving peculiar alerts indicating unauthorised access to her social media profiles from unidentified geographical locations. She stated,...

Next week, Draconid Meteor Shower peaks.

Creative Media NewsSaturday, 7 October 2023, 4:000

If you have an interest in astronomy, make sure Monday evening is marked in your calendar. The Draconid Meteor Shower will peak on October 9, offering a great chance to see shooting stars from the UK. Unlike most meteor showers, which are best seen in the early morning, the Draconids are most visible in the...

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