The Download: cleantech 2.0, and ‘jury duty’ on Chinese delivery apps
Plus: the new US AI executive order has landed
4 Dec 13:15 · MIT Technology Review
Thoughts and First Impressions on the New iPad Pros from Apple’s Event in London
I just came back to my hotel from the media event Apple held earlier today in London at their Battersea Power Station headquarters. I had high expectations for the new generation of iPad Pros that Apple unveiled today – some of which were exceeded by reality (hardware), and others that were, regrettably but unsurprisingly, faced
7 May 23:04 · www.macstories.net
OpenAI unveils AI search engine SearchGPT – not that you're allowed to use it yet
Launching in Beta is so 2014. We're in the prototype limited sign-up era now
25 Jul 20:22 · The Register
Meta relents to EU, allows unlinking of Facebook and Instagram accounts
New standalone Messenger, Marketplace, and Gaming apps coming to the EU, too.
22 Jan 18:56 · Ars Technica
Google and Apple partner to fight location tracker stalking
The move is the latest sign that the two companies are working to address the downside of wireless trackers like Apple's AirTag.
13 May 17:00 · CNBC
Google seeks authenticity in the age of AI with new content labeling system
C2PA system aims to give context to search results, but trust problems run deeper than AI tech.
17 Sep 20:07 · Ars Technica
Airbnb is banning the use of indoor security cameras in the platform's listings worldwide
Airbnb says it’s banning the use of indoor security cameras in listings on its site around the world by the end of next month.
12 Mar 10:24 · The Hindu
Rumor: OpenAI set to launch its own search engine to complement ChatGPT
It will be an extension of ChatGPT and include citations. OpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT, is reportedly on the cusp of announcing its own search product to...
10 May 00:00 · GSMArena.com
Mozilla’s privacy service drops a provider with ties to people-search sites
Owner of Onerep removal service launched "dozens of people-search services."
25 Mar 19:49 · Ars Technica
KEH Becomes the Official Camera Gear Provider for the Atlanta Falcons
The partnership is based on sustainability.
13 May 14:08 · Peta Pixel
Intuit ordered to use the word 'free' less freely in its ads
FTC slams TurboTax's marketing as deceptive
24 Jan 00:17 · The Register
Apple begrudgingly allows app sideloading, third-party app stores — bemoans security risks in official announcement as tech giant bows to EU regulations
Apple is not happy about it, but the company now allows EU users to sideload apps onto its iPhones. Apple announced changes to how it handles apps on iOS in order to align with the European Union's Digital Markets Act. It also announced new App Store pricing and an App Store Fee calculator, which has some developers concerned.
26 Jan 00:00 · Notebookcheck
The New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft for using its stories to train chatbots
NEW YORK — The New York Times Co. has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI Inc. and Microsoft Corp., seeking to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
27 Dec 00:00 · Financial Post
Apple quietly removed 60 more VPNs from Russian app store, researchers claim
iThing-maker is Putin Kremlin repression ahead of privacy, rights orgs argue
26 Sep 06:36 · The Register
Almost 500GB of data allegedly leaked in RansomHub attack on Kawasaki
Kawasaki Motors Europe confirms it is recovering from a cyberattack
18 Sep 13:00 · TechRadar
The New York Times sues OpenAI, Microsoft over use of its stories used to train chatbots
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times has filed a federal lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, seeking to end the practice of using its stories to train chatbots.
27 Dec 14:57 · National Post
Apple will allow iPhone app downloads from websites in Europe
iPhone users in the EU will be able to download apps from websites.
12 Mar 16:46 · CNBC
Critical flaw found in WordPress plugin used on over 300,000 websites
A WordPress plugin used on over 300,000 websites has been found to contain vulnerabilities that could allow hackers to seize control.
15 Jan 00:00 · Tripwire
Apple loses latest bid to thwart patent dispute threatening to stop U.S. sales of two watch models
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has been rebuffed in its latest attempt to untangle a patent dispute that is pushing the company into suspending sales of two popular Apple Watch models as the holiday shopping season wraps up.
21 Dec 17:17 · National Post
WhatsApp Channels to get QR Code feature for seamless sharing and following
WhatsApp continues to enhance user experience, and this new update will make it easier than ever to stay connected with the people and brands you follow.
27 Oct 06:01 · India TV
How to easily log in to multiple Gmail accounts at once
It can be annoying to log in and out of email accounts every time you want to use them. But it's easy to log in to multiple Gmail accounts at once. Here's how.
23 Jan 10:30 · Digital Trends
Apple admits to using Google Tensor hardware to train Apple Intelligence
New artificial intelligence research published by Apple reveals that Apple has been using Google hardware to build the early foundations of Apple Intelligence.
29 Jul 21:53 · AppleInsider
Find out how illegal miners in the Amazon use Elon Musk's internet to evade surveillance
Illegal mining area in the Uraricoera River, within the Yanomami Indigenous Land
15 May 21:00 · Brasil de Fato
Exclusive-Behind the plot to break Nvidia’s grip on AI by targeting software
SAN FRANCISCO : Nvidia earned its $2.2 trillion market cap by producing artificial-intelligence chips that have become the lifeblood powering the new era of generative AI developers from startups to Microsoft, OpenAI and Google parent Alphabet. Almost as important to its hardware is the company’s near
25 Mar 11:03 · CNA
Apple is reportedly working on an app for prediabetics
Apple is taking health tracking-related features seriously. Apple has ventured into the health and wellness space with the Apple Watch and its other...
26 Oct 00:00 · GSMArena.com
Centre issues advisory to social media platforms on deepfakes, warns of legal consequences
Social media platforms are mandated to inform their users about prohibited content which is specified under the IT Rules and the legal consequences if they post such content.
26 Dec 14:14 · India Today
Dangerous new malware uses cookies to break into Google accounts
This new zero-day exploit involving cookies helps cybercriminals bypass Google’s account protection measures
2 Jan 16:30 · Android Police
Cyber Scams 2024: Cybercriminals Profiting From ‘X Gold’ Verification Badge by Selling Compromised Accounts for Phishing and Scams on Dark Web Marketplaces, Says Report
The researchers found that dark web marketplaces are flooded with advertisements selling X Gold accounts, with prices ranging from $35 for a basic account to $2,000 for accounts with large followings. 📲 Cyber Scams 2024: Cybercriminals Profiting From ‘X Gold’ Verification Badge by Selling Compromised Accounts for Phishing and Scams on Dark Web Marketplaces, Says Report.
4 Jan 06:13 · LatestLY
Kyrgyzstan set to launch its own digital currency by 2027
Kyrgyzstan's central bank has proposed amendments to the law to legalize its digital currency as a legal tender
9 Aug 10:02 · crypto.news
Google Magic Compose could soon pull through bars, shops or shows from your search history
Google's patent means remembering the name of that bar you found on Yelp won't be an issue
15 Jan 17:30 · TechRadar
Travelling out of the UAE? Protect your home with Dubai Police’s ‘home security’ patrol
The service can be availed even after you have travelled, but is only for villa residents.
21 Mar 08:35 · Gulf News
Post-CrowdStrike, Microsoft to discourage use of kernel drivers by security tools
Now there's an idea – parsing config data in user mode
29 Jul 06:30 · The Register
How to Use Apple Managed Device Attestation to secure networks
Managed Device Attestation enables enterprises to verify Apple devices for security, protecting the corporate network. Here's how to use it.
26 Apr 01:39 · AppleInsider
Preventing counterfeiting by adding dye to liquid crystals to create uncrackable coded tags
A research group led by Nagoya University has developed an innovative approach to creating anti-counterfeiting labels for high-value goods. Their findings, published in ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, ...
27 Aug 13:34 · phys.org
How to use any app on the Galaxy Z Flip 6 cover screen
By default, Samsung only lets you access a small selection of widgets on the outside display. However, there is a way to get any app running
8 Aug 11:04 · Tech Advisor
OpenAI suspends ByteDance’s account after it allegedly used GPT to build rival AI product: report
ByteDance has reportedly relied on OpenAI’s application programming interface, or API, “during nearly every phase of development” of its AI product.
18 Dec 16:01 · New York Post
Microsoft seizes websites used to sell phony email accounts to Scattered Spider and other crims
That should solve the global cybercrime problem, right?
14 Dec 21:54 · The Register
Airbnb bans indoor security cameras worldwide
March 12 (UPI) -- Airbnb has announced it is banning the use of indoor security cameras in its listed units worldwide.
12 Mar 09:16 · UPI
How To Listen to Apple Podcasts on Windows Computer and Browser
Learn how to listen to Apple Podcasts on a computer through multiple sources like iTunes, Browser, and Apple Music.
14 Mar 17:05 · The Mac Observer
CrowdStrike's Falcon Sensor also linked to Linux kernel panics and crashes
Rapid restore tool being tested as Microsoft estimates 8.5M machines went down
21 Jul 23:51 · The Register
Europe forces Apple to give its citizens some choice over iOS browser engine, app store
That's the way the Cook, he crumbles
25 Jan 23:31 · The Register
Google Chrome is finally adding biometric security for auto-filled passwords on Android
Google Chrome for Android is finally testing a feature to keep your passwords safer
19 Sep 21:56 · Android Police
Apple caves, EU developers will be able to sell apps directly from their websites
As part of further concessions to the European Union Digital Markets Act, Apple is now saying that developers don't need to fire up their own App Stores, and instead, they can sell apps directly from their websites later in the Spring.
12 Mar 12:00 · AppleInsider
Star Trek's Holodeck recreated using ChatGPT and video game assets
Star Trek's Holodeck is no longer just science fiction. Using AI, engineers have created a tool that can generate 3D environments, prompted by everyday language.
11 Apr 00:00 · ScienceDaily
PlayStation backpedals on decision to remove Discovery TV content from platform
In a reversal of its decision to remove Discovery TV from its platform earlier this month, PlayStation will continue to host Discovery TV content. This comes as relief to some users who were informed that Discovery TV content they purchased would be removed from their accounts.
22 Dec 00:00 · Notebookcheck
How to Disable the ‘Recent’ Files Section in Nautilus
There's one feature in the Nautilus file manager I use daily: the Recent files shortcut. One-click brings up a pseudo-folder showing all of my recently
22 Sep 13:20 · OMG! Ubuntu
Cracked macOS apps drain wallets using scripts fetched from DNS records
Hackers are using a stealthy method to deliver to macOS users information-stealing malware through DNS records that hide malicious scripts.
22 Jan 22:27 · BleepingComputer
How Evangelicals Use Digital Surveillance to Target the Unconverted
The hot new thing in proselytizing is an app that allows Christian conservatives to collect data on whole neighborhoods of potential converts.
13 Mar 00:00 · The New Republic
Steam game mod breached to push password-stealing malware
Downfall, a fan expansion for the popular Slay the Spire indie strategy game, was breached on Christmas Day to push Epsilon information stealer malware using the Steam update system.
28 Dec 21:19 · BleepingComputer
Malware crew Stargazers Goblin used 3,000 GitHub accounts to make bank
May even have targeted other malware gangs, and infosec researchers
26 Jul 01:34 · The Register
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