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Don't trust generative AI summaries: BBC calls out Apple over false headline on CEO killing
One of the features of Apple Intelligence is its ability to summarize notifications, which was first introduced in iOS 18.1. Cupertino says the summaries allow users to scan long or stacked notifications with key details right on the Lock Screen, such as when a group chat is particularly active. News...Read Entire Article
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HomeKit exploit used for spyware attacks on iPhones, says Amnesty International
Amnesty International says a security vulnerability in HomeKit was used to target iPhones belonging to Serbian journalists and activists. The civil rights organization conducted an investigation after Apple notified two of the victims that their devices had been compromised by Pegasus spyware β¦ moreβ¦
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:These are the iPhoneβs most downloaded App Store apps of the year
Apple has revealed the most downloaded App Store apps and games of 2024. Its top charts are localized for many parts of the world, so you can see the most popular downloads in your own country. Here are the top apps and games of the year. moreβ¦
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Apple officially renews sci-fi drama Silo for two more seasons to close out the story
Apple has officially renewed its hit sci-fi drama Silo for season three and season four, which will conclude the adaptation of the story based on the . The show is currently in the midst of airing its second season on Apple TV+, so the official renewal news will be warmly received by its fans. Unofficially, filming for the third season commenced earlier this month. moreβ¦
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:BlueStacks Air is a new Android emulator that natively runs mobile games on Mac
Bluestacks recently announced the first beta release of BlueStacks Air, a new version of the BlueStacks App Player emulator that was specifically built for Apple Silicon-powered Mac platforms. BlueStacks Air wants to bring improved performance levels to Android emulation on Mac, with the company promising a lot of bells and...Read Entire Article
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:UK's Wolfhound mobile laser weapon exhibits 100% drone zapping success in field trials
Field tests of the British Army's newest drone-destroying mobile laser weapon have reportedly enjoyed great success.
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:SK hynix Beetle X31 (2TB) review: a solid, snazzy scarab
SK hynix's Beetle X31 gets roomier, with a 2TB capacity. Its performance isn't the best in its class, but is still solid. Its peble-like shape, solid metal shell, and excellent accessories help it stand out.
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Most iPhone owners see little to no value in Apple Intelligence so far
A new survey suggests that Apple Intelligence matters to iPhone buyers, but the majority say that the initial features add little to no value. It remains to be seen whether Genmoji and ChatGPT integration will change that view. Things are even worse for Samsung smartphones, with an even greater majority of owners saying they canβt see much point in the AI features offered β¦ moreβ¦
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:HDMI 2.2 to be unveiled at CES, offering higher bandwidth, resolutions, and refresh rates
It's been seven years since the HDMI Forum announced HDMI 2.1. On January 6, 2025, one day before CES officially starts in Las Vegas, the organization will announce a new standard.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes
Deep fakes are arguably the most dangerous aspect of AI. Itβs now relatively trivial to create fake photos, audio, and even video. See below for deep fakes of Morgan Freeman and Tom Cruise, for example. But while social media has so far been used as a mechanism for distributing deep fakes, Instagram head Adam Mosseri thinks it can actually play a key role in debunking them β¦ moreβ¦
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:PowerColor Radeon RX 8000 'Reaper' series rumored to debut at CES 2025 next month
PowerColor is preparing a new "Reaper" lineup of GPUs, expected to debut with AMD's Radeon RX 8000 family next month.
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Luigi Mangione fake news could have been easily avoided by Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence managed to create a piece of Luigi Mangione fake news last week, thanks to the notification summary feature. It somehow decided that the suspect in the killing of United Health CEO Brian Thompson had shot himself. The mistake, in itself, is not surprising: AI systems make this kind of error all the time. What is rather more surprising is that Apple allowed it to happen when it could have been easily...
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Helpful new ChromeOS feature resets Chromebooks without erasing data
The new Safety reset option is designed to get your Chromebook back into tip-top shape if you're seeing virus-like behavior such as endless pop-ups.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:You can now search your Google Maps lists via Google Saved
Googleβs integrated βSavedβ feature now lets you search your web and Discover bookmarks, as well as locations placed in Google Maps lists. moreβ¦
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Former OpenAI researcher turned whistleblower found dead in San Francisco
Balaji told the NYT that he quit OpenAI after four years at the company as he had realized generative AI would cause more harm than good. His biggest worry was the way OpenAI allegedly used copyrighted data for LLM training β something virtually every other AI startup has been accused...Read Entire Article
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Raspberry Pi 500 keyboard PC has been modded with an NVMe M.2 slot leveraging the device's conspicuously empty PCB header
Raspberry Pi 500 gets a hard-modded NVMe slot addition thanks to existing empty headers on the Pi 500 board.
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Review: Netgear RS600 router, testing WiFi 7 performance on iPhone 16
The is one of the first wave of WiFi 7 home routers on the market. While the RS600 is technically marketed as the mid-tier option in Netgearβs lineup, it is more than capable at delivering fast wireless internet across your home. For Apple users, the relevance of WiFi 7 has come to the fore with the launch of the iPhone 16, which are the first Apple devices to tout WiFi 7 support. In this review, weβll test out the...
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Meta aligns with Musk to challenge OpenAI's shift to for-profit status
Meta Platforms has entered the fray in the ongoing dispute between OpenAI and Elon Musk, urging California's Attorney General Rob Bonta to block OpenAI's planned transition to a for-profit company. This move aligns Meta with Musk in a battle that pits some of Silicon Valley's most influential AI players against...Read Entire Article
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Apple's plans for market revival: thinner and folding iPhones, foldable iPad as big as two tablets
Citing people familiar with the plans, The Wall Street Journal writes that Apple is set to release an iPhone next year that will be thinner than all the current models.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Killed, Butchered and Cannibalized: Archaeologists Uncover Horrific Prehistoric Massacre in Britain
The shocking violence was likely an attempt to dehumanize and "other" the enemy, according to archaeologists.
Published on: December 16, 2024 | Source:Google Drive document scanner rolling out automatic βEnhanceβ on Android
Announced alongside Decemberβs Pixel Feature Drop, Google Drive is rolling out automatic βEnhanceβ to its mobile document scanner. moreβ¦
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:Where Are F-15EX Eagle II Fighter Jets Built And Who Makes Them?
The F-15EX Eagle II comes from a storied family of aircraft manufactured in the same state through its history.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:The Most Popular VPN in the US Just Slashed Its Price by 82%
Are you looking for a VPN that lives up to its reputation? With the holiday season approaching, Private Internet Access, a leading American VPN provider, is turning heads by slashing the price of its 2-year subscription!
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:Every Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Produced During The AMF Years
The Harley-Davidson brand has had a few owners over its long history, but AMF era is probably its most contentious one. Here's every bike made during that time.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:What Is The Biggest Motorcycle Club In Texas And When Was It Founded?
Among the several notorious outlaws and more rebellious biker gangs, one Texas gang in particular has risen to thousands of members wearing their cut.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:Kraven and Lord of the Rings Donβt Hunt at the Box Office
This weekend, audiences largely put their attention back on Moana and Wicked rather than Serge iKravinoff or Middle-earth.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:What Do Matching Numbers Mean On A Corvette (And How To Tell If Your Car Has Them)
Classic cars like old Corvettes often need a lot of work to stay maintained and running, which makes models with matching numbers far more rare.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:9 Of The Best Cordless Drills You Can Buy In 2024 (Rated By Consumer Reports)
If you're looking for a cordless drill, Consumer Reports may help you decide which one of these ranked tools is best.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:What Size Is The Stock Turbo On A 6.7 Cummins?
Cummins has been producing turbo diesel engines for many decades now. Here is the stock turbo that it uses on its current 6.7L diesel engines.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:Samsung's new Galaxy Book 5 Pro laptop is Lunar Lake-powered, claims 25 hours of battery life
Available in 14-inch and 16-inch sizes, the Galaxy Book 5 Pro models are powered by Intel's Core Ultra Processor Series 2 silicon. These devices feature 2.8K AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate. Additionally, Samsung's "Vision Booster" technology promises improved screen visibility, even in challenging lighting conditions.Read Entire Article
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:Ho, Ho, Ho, Return of the Living Dead Rises Again!
20 years after its last movie and 40 years after the original, Return of the Living Dead is making a comeback next Christmas.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:What Happened To The BenjiLock From Shark Tank Season 9?
Benjilock is a biometric padlock that appeared in season 9 of "Shark Tank." The pitch was a success, but now Benjilock devices are hard to find. What happened?
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:9 Essential Pieces Of Tech No Man Cave Is Complete Without
If you're eager to build out your man cave or similar home recreation space, these tech goodies will add convenience and amusement to your special space.
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:What Happened To Linka Bluetooth Bike Locks From Shark Tank Season 7?
Linka pitched a revolutionary Bluetooth-powered bike lock during Shark Tank Season 7, but is the company still producing its product as of 2024?
Published on: December 15, 2024 | Source:These are the best new MacBook deals for the holidays: options as low as $649
With Apple Intelligence requiring an M1 chip or newer, itβs never been a better time to buy your first MacBook, or upgrade an older MacBook youβre still holding on to. MacBooks are more affordable than ever in the Apple Silicon era, with the cheapest options starting below $700. Holiday deals make it a better time than ever to buy a new MacBook without blowing your bank account. moreβ¦
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