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TikTok's US future at stake as boss faces Congress showdown
Mr Chew is likely to face a barrage of questions on TikTok's relationship with China, what data it collects, and what it does with it. He'll also be quizzed on why several journalists were spied on by ByteDance employees - something TikTok has already admitted. Mr Chew will say user data is safe - away from the reach of the Chinese government. He knows politicians from all sides want to see the ... Read more
2023-03-22 21:47:56
ChatGPT Bug Reportedly Exposed People's Conversation History
Titles of past conversations with the AI chatbot were visible, but not the full conversations. A bug appears to have exposed the titles of some users' past conversations with OpenAI's ChatGPT to other people using the AI chatbot, according to a report from Bloomberg. OpenAI temporarily disabled ChatGPT on Monday while it fixed the issue. When someone is using ChatGPT, a chat history with the se ... Read more
2023-03-21 20:45:02
Stop All Your iPhone Apps From Asking You to Leave a Review
Here's how to get your iOS apps from constantly bugging you. Nearly every application you download on your iPhone will ask you for a review at one point. The request is a reasonable one. Ratings and reviews give developers direct feedback and help other people figure out if they should also download these apps. Ratings can make or break an app, which is why apps will annoy you with constant reque ... Read more
2023-03-21 20:44:18
New Beats Studio Buds Plus Reportedly Hinted At in iOS 16.4 Update
An upgraded version of the popular Beats Studio Buds could be on the way. There's a lot to unpack in the upcoming iOS 16.4 update, but as noted by 9to5Mac, among the 31 new emoji and previews of Mastodon links in Messages, there's apparently support for a new product: Beat Studio Buds Plus. Code within the iOS release candidate for developers that rolled out Tuesday indicates the new earbuds wi ... Read more
2023-03-21 20:43:51
Apple's AirTag Trackers Return to 2023 Low Prices at Amazon
Score a four-pack of Apple item trackers at close to 10% off and keep tabs on your valuables. If you're often misplacing your keys, bag, wallet or other valuable item, an AirTag tracker is a worthwhile investment. The diminutive item trackers can easily be dropped into a bag pocket or attached to a keyring to keep tabs on anything you'd want to keep close, and right now Amazon is offering a 2023- ... Read more
2023-03-21 20:43:31
Bill Gates: AI is most important tech advance in decades
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates says the development of artificial intelligence (AI) is the most important technological advance in decades. In a blog post on Tuesday, he called it as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer, the Internet, and the mobile phone. "It will change the way people work, learn, travel, get health care, and communicate with each othe ... Read more
2023-03-21 20:40:42
6 New Apple Products That Could Be Coming in 2023
The iPhone 15 and an AR/VR headset aren't only new devices we expect in the coming months. Apple never discusses new products before it's ready to formally introduce them, making it impossible to know exactly what to expect. But certain products tend to arrive around the same time every year, providing possible clues. Leaks and rumors also paint a picture of potential gadgets we may see through ... Read more
2023-03-21 02:05:32
Samsung's Voice Assistant Answered My Calls. It Was Weird
Samsung's Bixby Text Call feature has potential, but it can also cause confusion. My sister calls me almost every day -- often at inopportune times, like when I'm in a meeting or out at dinner with friends. That's why I was intrigued to learn about Samsung's Bixby Text Call, a feature that lets you blend traditional phone calls with texting. Instead of interrupting my meeting or dinner to answe ... Read more
2023-03-21 02:04:21
Apple Watch Series 9 Rumors: Will It Get a Blood Glucose Monitor?
The next Apple Watch is likely on the way. Here's all the buzz about its release date, price and new features. The iPhone 15 isn't the only new device we're expecting to see this year. The successor to the Apple Watch Series 8 is also likely to hit shelves in 2023. Apple is the king of smartwatches, and it's been reigning supreme for years now despite a slow start. With 2023 underway, we're looki ... Read more
2023-03-21 01:37:00
iOS 16.3: Best iPhone Features to Try Now
New features are really what updates are all about. Apple released iOS 16.3 in January, and the update brought some much needed bug fixes and security updates to make your iPhone run more smoothly. The update also brings some useful new features to your iPhone, like security keys and an update to emergency SOS via satellite. The iOS 16.3 update was released alongside updates for other Apple sof ... Read more
2023-03-19 20:52:28