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White House: Big Tech bosses told to protect public from AI risks
Tech bosses were summoned to the White House on Thursday and told they must protect the public from the dangers of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Sundar Pichai of Google, Satya Nadella of Microsoft, and OpenAI's Sam Altmann were told they had a "moral" duty to safeguard society. The White House made it clear that it may regulate the sector further. Recently launched AI products like Ch ... Read more
2023-05-04 21:18:14
Pixel Fold: Google's Foldable Phone May Launch Next Week
A Pixel phone with a foldable design, aka the Pixel Fold, could be revealed as early as next week at Google I/O. Google's next Pixel phone could be the first in its line to have a foldable screen, rivaling what Samsung already does with its Galaxy Fold series. There have been rumors fluttering for a while that a bendy Pixel phone might see the light of day, especially given the company's focus on ... Read more
2023-05-03 23:46:04
iOS 16.5 Beta 4: A Look at Your iPhone's Potential New Features
These features aren't guaranteed, but beta testers can try them now. Apple released the fourth beta version of iOS 16.5 on Tuesday, a day after the release of iOS 16.4.1 (a), Apple's first Rapid Security Response for iPhones. The beta update, rolling out to public beta users as well as developers, brings more improvements to the OS, like a new Pride wallpaper section and a sports tab in Apple New ... Read more
2023-05-03 23:43:50
Meta Wants You to Be on the Lookout for Malware Posing as AI Chatbots
New technology can bring new problems to social media. Ever since the release of ChatGPT last year, new generative AI tools and services have captured people's attention. Now, Meta is warning that bad actors have taken notice of interest in AI chatbots. The Facebook parent said scammers are creating malware that poses at ChatGPT and similar tools. In a security report released Wednesday, Meta s ... Read more
2023-05-03 23:43:07
Google Chrome's Lock Icon Is Going Away: Why That Matters
The lock icon may not mean what you think it means. Google's aiming to improve your browser awareness. Google is getting ready to switch out the Chrome browser's padlock icon for a new symbol in the address bar, the company announced in a blog post on Tuesday. The lock will be replaced this fall with a "neutral indicator" designed to urge users to verify a website's security information ... Read more
2023-05-03 23:42:35
Air travel chaos looms as US keeps 5G altimeter refit deadline
The US will not delay a deadline for airlines to refit planes with new sensors to address possible 5G interference, despite concerns the cut-off date could cause travel disruption. Transport Secretary Pete Buttigieg said on Tuesday that airlines were told the 1 July deadline would remain in place. Airlines have warned that they will not be able to meet the deadline and may be forced to ground so ... Read more
2023-05-03 23:40:25
iOS 16.5 Beta 3: New Features Your iPhone Could Get Soon
If you don't want to wait, you can sign up to become a beta tester and try the latest features now. Apple released the third beta version of iOS 16.5 on Thursday. The update, rolling out to Public Beta users as well as developers, brings more improvements to the OS, along with a sports feature. The tech giant released the second beta version of iOS 16.5 less than a week after it pushed out an i ... Read more
2023-04-27 21:25:07
The New Google Pixel Tablet: Another Android Attempt at an iPad-Killer
Google's next tablet could be right around the corner. Here's what to expect.Google's next tablet could be right around the corner. Here's what to expect. Google made it known last year that a new Pixel Tablet is coming in 2023. Powered by Google's own Tensor chipset, it could be a lot more powerful than previous Google tablet efforts. Google hasn't had a marquee tablet since the Pixel Slate, whi ... Read more
2023-04-27 21:24:37
Microsoft Is Ending Windows 10 Updates
The current version of Windows 10 will be the last, and support for the operating system will end in 2025. Microsoft is finished with major updates to Windows 10, the tech giant said in a blog post Thursday. Windows 10 version 22H2 is the current and final version of the operating system, though Microsoft said it will continue to release monthly security updates for all Windows 10 editions until ... Read more
2023-04-27 21:22:16
iPhone Bucks Trend in Shrinking Smartphone Market
Apple was the only leading vendor to increase market share in the last year, says a new Canalys report. Global smartphone shipments fell by 13% in the first quarter of 2023 compared with the same period last year, according to a report published Thursday by research firm Canalys. The decline comes amid a convergence of economic conditions, including softening consumer demand, high inflation, and ... Read more
2023-04-27 21:21:22