Chrome Will Now Silence Many of Those Annoying Notification Permission Prompts on the Web
Google today announced a set of new and updated security features for Chrome, almost all of which rely on machine learning (ML) models, as well as a couple of nifty new ML-based features that aim to make browsing the web a bit easier, including a new.....»»
Google’s Ask Photo feature is available for users that joined a waitlist
Select users can now search their entire Photos library through AI prompts......»»
Meta’s AI-Powered Video Generator is Scary Impressive
As with most gen AI software, Movie Gen works by creating content based on user prompts. The post Meta’s AI-Powered Video Generator is Scary Impressive appeared first on Phandroid. With the tech industry pushing AI-based software all.....»»
Automattic demanded web host pay $32M annually for using WordPress trademark
Automattic founder Matt Mullenweg called WP Engine "a cancer to WordPress." Automattic Inc. and its founder have been sued by a WordPress hosting company that alleges an extortion.....»»
Malwarebytes Browser Guard updates block unwanted and unsafe content
Malwarebytes released new features for Browser Guard, its free browser extension for Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari that blocks content identified as potentially unwanted and unsafe. Users will now receive a pop-up alert if a website was involved.....»»
This Apple Watch feature was driving me crazy. Here’s how I fixed it
Since I've been wearing the Apple Watch Series 10, one feature has been annoying me. It's to do with Live Activities, and I've finally solved it......»»
In fear of more user protests, Reddit announces controversial policy change
Moderators now need Reddit's permission to turn subreddits private, NSFW. Enlarge (credit: Silas Stein/picture alliance via Getty Images) Following site-wide user protests last year that featured moderators turning thous.....»»
I found an app that fixes macOS Sequoia’s annoying pop-ups
Tired of dealing with macOS Sequoia’s all-too-frequent permissions popups? The Amnesia app handles them for you to restore peace and quiet to your Mac......»»
Apple Watch sleep apnea detection gets approval from Health Canada
Following FDA approval in the United States earlier this month, Apple has now received the go-ahead from Health Canada for the Apple Watch’s sleep apnea notification feature. This means Apple is now permitted to roll out the feature to eligible App.....»»
Google gives Gemini a boost in Sheets and a cool trick in NotebookLM
Using text prompts, Google Sheets can now create structured tables instead of plain text layouts, while NotebookLM will break down YouTube videos......»»
Why crickets swarm in the fall
Cricket swarms—thousands of field crickets assembling in one location, typically around urban/suburban buildings—can be alarming. They can also be annoying. But like most annoyances, they pass with time......»»
Your Gmail app will soon help protect you from scams
Email scams are an annoying fact of life. Here's how the Gmail app is helping protect you from them......»»
Airbag deployment glitch prompts recall of nearly 17,500 Fiat vehicles
Fiat recalls 2017-20 124 Spider models to reprogram airbag control modules on behalf of Mazda......»»
PC modder removes annoying PSN account requirement for God of War Ragnarök
Many players are angry over needing to log in to play a single-player game. Enlarge / Artist's conception of angry PC gamers launching an attack on PSN sign-in requirements. (credit: Sony) Sony's decision to require a Pl.....»»
Spotify’s AI Playlist creation tool lands in the U.S., Canada, and beyond
Spotify brings its AI Playlist beta feature that allows you to use text prompts to create unique playlists to the U.S., Canada, and beyond......»»
Samsung’s next Android phone may get an annoying price hike
The Galaxy S24 FE looks like it will be priced higher than previous generations, following the trend seen with other Samsung phones this year......»»
YouTube ads are about to get even more annoying
YouTube has confirmed that users can soon expect to start seeing ads whenever they pause their YouTube videos. The post YouTube ads are about to get even more annoying appeared first on Phandroid. YouTube ads can be annoying and disruptive.....»»
Google Chrome may start resurfacing tabs from your other devices
Google is improving the way its cross-platform tab syncing works to make the handoff between devices even more seamless......»»
Don’t trust that Google sign-in — how hackers are swiping passwords in Chrome
Hackers are using a new method to steal your Google password, and it happens from the official sign-in page......»»
UK blocks approval of first coal mine in 30 years
Environmental campaigners on Friday claimed a "huge victory" after a court ruling overturned a decision to allow planning permission for the UK's first deep coal mine in 30 years......»»
Google’s Gemini Live is now available for free on Android
Google's Gemini Live lets you converse with Google's chatbot in real time using spoken natural language prompts rather than text......»»