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Google's Prototype AI Tool Can Write a Short Story. But Is It Any Good?
Google is sharing short stories crafted by its Wordcraft writing editor and more than a dozen acclaimed authors. A conversational AI created by Google is writing fiction using input from published authors, the tech giant announced Wednesday at a Google AI event in New York. Thirteen writers used Google's LaMDA, or Language Model for Dialogue Applications, to build Wordcraft, a model writing edi ... Read more
2022-11-03 02:30:23
Apple store Glasgow workers unionise in UK first
Glasgow Apple store workers have become the first in the UK to secure official union recognition. GMB union organiser John Slaven called it a "compelling new chapter in the trade-union story" being written around the world. Earlier this year, workers in the Maryland branch formed the first Apple retail union in the US. Glasgow's Buchanan Street Apple store staff previously said union ... Read more
2022-11-03 02:29:12
Ex-Apple Employee Admits Defrauding Tech Giant of $17 Million
Former parts buyer engaged in theft, taking kickbacks and inflating invoices, prosecutors say. A former Apple employee has pleaded guilty to mail and wire fraud charges related to schemes that defrauded the tech giant of more than $17 million, the US Attorney's Office for Northern California said Tuesday. Dhirendra Prasad, 52, pleaded guilty in federal court on Tuesday to charges of conspiracy t ... Read more
2022-11-02 03:49:21
Apple Will Reportedly Mark 2013 and 2014 iMacs Obsolete by Month’s End
That means those models will no longer be eligible to be serviced by Apple. Apple will mark four iMac desktop models as obsolete later this month, MacRumors reported Tuesday. These include the 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac from late 2013, the 21.5-inch iMac from mid-2014 and the Retina 5K 27-inch iMac from late 2014. The move will be official Nov. 30, according to the report. That means those ... Read more
2022-11-02 03:49:01
China Covid: Area around world's biggest iPhone plant locked down
Chinese authorities have locked down a district in Zhengzhou city - which is home to the world's largest iPhone factory - under the country's strict coronavirus measures. The lockdown started on Wednesday and is set to last for seven days. The move may have an impact on production of the new iPhone 14, which is made at Foxconn's plant in the city. Chinese people and businesses are continuing to ... Read more
2022-11-02 03:47:08
Your Phone Is 10 Times Dirtier Than a Toilet Seat. Clean It Now
There are products you should steer clear of when cleaning your phone. We'll tell you what they are and what to use instead. Yes, it's true that your phone harbors more bacteria than a toilet seat, which is why you should be regularly disinfecting the device that touches your skin multiple times throughout the day. As a bonus, cleaning your phone can also help make it last longer. But how often ... Read more
2022-11-01 03:33:18
If You Don't Need These 2 iOS 16 Features, Disable Them to Save Battery
Apple's new iPhone features are cool, but disabling two of them could help your battery life. Does it seem like your iPhone is always dying? You might not need to buy a new one just yet, but it's probably time to make some changes. Maybe you need to charge it differently with the appropriate cables or invest in a decent power bank that lets you charge your iPhone from anywhere, without depending ... Read more
2022-11-01 03:32:41
New EU law could open up messaging and app buying
New rules designed to rein in the dominance of big tech companies are coming into force in the EU. Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), technology giants such as Google and Apple could be made to open up their services and platforms to other firms and developers. Messaging apps, for example, could be required to work with smaller rival applications. The legislation will not apply in the UK beca ... Read more
2022-11-01 03:30:59
Optimize Your iPhone's Performance With These 22 Setting Changes
These iOS tweaks can improve your privacy, save battery life and much more. Tinkering and tweaking your iPhone to best suit your needs can easily take hours. You likely already know about the simple changes you can make, like turning on low-power mode or connecting your speakers via Bluetooth, but the best iPhone settings are sometimes the ones that are more difficult to find. If you dive into t ... Read more
2022-10-16 21:38:00
Best Cell Phone Deals: Save Big on Unlocked and Carrier Phone Deals
Regardless of the reason for needing a new phone, you should absolutely be looking for the best cell phone deal available to save you some cash on the purchase. While there aren't any phone deals that allow you to walk into your carrier's store and pick up one of the latest devices from Apple, Samsung or Google for $100 or less, that doesn't meant there aren't tons of great offers and bargains yo ... Read more
2022-10-16 21:36:18