ChatGPT app for macOS raises privacy concerns for storing conversations in plain text
OpenAI recently launched an official ChatGPT app for macOS, which is also the first ChatGPT app for any desktop platform. While having an app makes the process of talking to the chatbot more seamless, some users have raised privacy concerns. That’s.....»»
5 calendar apps you should use instead of Outlook
Microsoft Outlook is a popular calendar app, but it’s not for everyone. If you are looking for a new way to manage your schedule, here are five alternatives......»»
Black Friday deal: M3 13-inch MacBook Air for just $844 at Amazon
If you need a cheap, portable Mac, then check out Amazon's deal on the 13-inch MacBook Air with M3, offered at $255 off the retail price.Get this MacBook Air at Black Friday pricingAnyone who wants to be able to use macOS while on the move will immed.....»»
Netflix removes AI art poster for Arcane after an outcry from creators
Art app Procreate declares it will never use generative AI and pushes back against AI in art......»»
ChatGPT prototypes its next strike against Google Search: browsers
OpenAI could be testing a new ChatGPT-based product to rival Google's most popular web services......»»
Amazon pours another $4B into Anthropic, OpenAI’s biggest rival
Amazon has now committed $8 billion to AI startup that makes a key ChatGPT competitor. On Friday, Anthropic announced that Amazon has increased its investment in the AI startup by.....»»
Black Friday deal: net an M3 13-inch MacBook Air for just $844 at Amazon
If you need a cheap, portable Mac, then check out Amazon's deal on the 13-inch MacBook Air with M3, offered at $255 off the retail price.Get this MacBook Air at Black Friday pricingAnyone who wants to be able to use macOS while on the move will immed.....»»
Google seems to have called it quits on making its own Android tablets—again
Reports have the Pixel Tablet 2—or maybe 3?—being canceled over sales concerns. Depending on which Android-focused site you believe, either a third Pixel Tablet was apparently.....»»
If you have this Apple Watch charger, stop using it immediately. Here’s why
One of Belkin's Apple Watch chargers has been recalled due to safety concerns. Here's what you need to know if you own it......»»
Algorithmic management raises concerns over worker autonomy
In more and more workplaces, important decisions aren't made by managers but by algorithms which have increasing levels of access to and control over workers. While algorithmic management can boost efficiency and flexibility (as well as enabling a ne.....»»
New emoji, app store banning drama, and a new Mac mini hub, on the AppleInsider Podcast
The first major M4 Mac mini hub accessory has just been announced, plus we now know what emoji are coming next — and developers are wondering why Apple has removed controversial apps.When it's released, the new Satechi Mac mini hub will let you sto.....»»
EU drops four-year Apple audiobook probe after complaint is withdrawn
The European Union has announced that it has ceased its investigation into how Apple treats rival audiobook developers on the App Store, saying the original complainant has withdrawn.Apple BooksThe EU's probe began in 2020, alongside other antitrust.....»»
Proton VPN vs. Mullvad: Which is the best open-source VPN?
I compare Proton VPN Plus and Mullvad, two open-source VPNs with a strong privacy focus and fast servers worldwide, to find out which is best for you......»»
ChatGPT’s latest model may be a regression in performance
OpenAI's latest flagship model, GPT-4o, might actually be regressing, diminishing its performance to that of its smaller variant GPT-40-mini......»»
Siri chatbot may be coming in 2026 as part of iOS 19
A new rumor suggests Apple wants to make Siri more conversational by making it use a large language model backend similar to ChatGPT and AI rivals, but it won't be ready until 2026.Siri could get an LLM backend in 2026When Apple was first rumored to.....»»
Broadcast police communications may pose privacy risks, especially to Black men
Police radio transmissions contain personally identifiable information that could pose privacy risks for members of the public, especially Black males, according to a new study by researchers at Penn State and the University of Chicago......»»
School did nothing wrong when it punished student for using AI, court rules
Student "indiscriminately copied and pasted text," including AI hallucinations. A federal court yesterday ruled against parents who sued a Massachusetts school district for punish.....»»
Future Android phones may come with another preinstalled Google app
If you hate apps that come preinstalled on your smartphone, we have possibly upsetting news for you......»»
Zitadel raises $9 million to accelerate product development
Zitadel announced its $9 million Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Floodgate. Both firms represent the world’s best experts in open source, developer tools, and identity infrastructure. Zitadel’.....»»
Deep Instinct delivers malware and ransomware prevention for cloud data stored in S3 buckets
Deep Instinct launched Deep Instinct DSX for Cloud Amazon S3. As organizations increasingly rely on the cloud to power their digital transformation, businesses are generating and storing record amounts of data in the cloud. Cybercriminals know this a.....»»
Preventing credential theft in the age of AI
In this Help Net Security video, Tina Srivastava, MIT Lecturer and CEO of Badge, discusses a 20-year cryptography problem – using biometrics for authentication without storing a face/finger/voice print. This has massive implications for corpora.....»»