The Vergecast Gadgets are getting weird — and so are iPhone homescreens
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Jul 19, 2024 Tune in for a wild ride through the latest in tech and social media buzz. Discover the chaos following a high-profile assassination attempt and how it stirs conspiracy theories online. Get the scoop on Apple's new public betas, featuring quirky homescreen overhauls and innovative math tools for the iPad. Meanwhile, gadgets are critiqued for their odd designs and questionable market appeal. Buckle up for a humorous take on streaming enhancements and the absurdities of high-end renovations that might just need a documentary!
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The End of Content Moderation?
- Social media platforms appear to have abandoned content moderation beyond basic safety guidelines.
- They prioritize removing illegal content but largely ignore misinformation and conspiracy theories.
Zuckerberg's Retreat from Content Moderation
- Mark Zuckerberg has shifted away from discussing content moderation, leaving it to less prominent figures.
- This suggests a decreased focus on addressing misinformation on Meta's platforms.
RCS on iPhone
- Apple's iOS 18 beta introduces RCS messaging, improving communication between iPhone and Android users.
- This solves the "green bubble" issue and enhances image and video quality.