Dear Sophie: Should I apply for citizenship if I have a conviction?
A few years ago, I was charged with a misdemeanor for smoking marijuana in public and driving under the influence. I have a green card and want to apply for U.S. citizenship next year. Can I? Sophie Alcorn Contributor.....»»
Google, Please Let Me Share My Pixel 8’s AI Wallpapers
Dear Google, my name is Little Timmy and I really want to share my awesome AI wallpapers with my friends. Ok, that’s enough of that. Currently on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, you can generate your very own AI-made wallpapers using predetermined.....»»
Europe asks if Digital Markets Act should apply to iMessage
EU officials are asking rivals of the tech giants whether Apple's iMessage should be subjected to the rules of the Digital Markets Act, to help determine the next course of action for the regulators.European flagsThe European Union's Digital Markets.....»»
TCL Q7 QLED TV review: a great buy, but enthusiasts need not apply
The TCL Q7 has a lot to recommend it to a lot of consumers, but when it comes to performance, it is far from the budget darling we've come to expect from TCL......»»
One in three children who"ve been in care system enter youth justice system, UK research shows
An unprecedented study of 2.3m children has found that one in three children born between 1996 and 1999 who had experience of the care system received a youth justice caution or conviction between the ages of 10 and 17, compared with just 4% of those.....»»
Does a brain in a dish have moral rights?
No longer limited to the realm of science fiction, bio-computing is here, so now is the time to start considering how to research and apply this technology responsibly, an international group of experts says......»»
Fortnite players can now apply for a portion of its $245 million FTC settlement
Millions of Fortnite users can now claim their small part of the $245 million that the game's parent company agreed to pay as part of a settlement with the US Federal Trade Commission......»»
Spotify speaks out against Apple"s 30% commission fee -- again
Spotify has once again voiced concern over Apple's 30% commission on App Store apps that mostly doesn't apply to it, stating it harms competition and limits consumer choice.SpotifyAs it's said before, Spotify believes companies should have the opport.....»»
The 46 best shows on Netflix in September 2023
The best shows on Netflix In September include the new series Dear Child, nature documentary Predators, and hits like Suits, Who is Erin Carter?, and One Piece......»»
Netflix"s "Everything Now" trailer scrutinises teen mental health and body issues
Created by Ripley Parker, the Netflix series stars Sophie Wilde, known for A24’s horror film "Talk to Me". Watch the trailer. Following in the path of Heartstopper and Sex Education comes Everything Now, Netflix's latest comedy-drama scrutin.....»»
How linguists are unlocking the meanings of Shakespeare"s words using numbers
Today it would seem odd to describe a flower with the word "bastard"—why apply a term of personal abuse to a flower? But in Shakespeare's time, "bastard" was a technical term describing certain plants......»»
Apple offers security researchers specialized iPhones to tinker with
Apple is inviting security researchers to apply for the Apple Security Research Device Program (SRDP) again, to discover vulnerabilities and earn bug bounties. Apple started the Apple SRDP in 2019. In the intervening years, participating researchers.....»»
Apple invites researchers to apply to the 2024 iPhone Security Research Device Program
The iPhone Security Research Device Program allows researchers to work with Apple directly in discovering vulnerabilities while still receiving bounty payments. Sign-ups are open through October 31.Security Research DeviceApple launched the iPhone Se.....»»
In a first, researchers apply dual frequency comb technology to photonic thermometers
Photonic thermometers, which measure temperature using light, have the potential to revolutionize temperature measurement by being faster, smaller, and more robust than traditional thermometers. In essence, the sensors work by passing light into a st.....»»
Lenders must apply F&I refunds after vehicles repossessed or totaled, N.Y. says
The New York State Department of Financial Services reminded auto lenders to give consumers refunds on car protection products if their vehicles are repossessed or deemed a total loss. The CFPB also has frowned on financial institutions failing to re.....»»
Passenger seat belt warnings should be mandatory, say feds
The rule would apply to cars, trucks, and smaller buses. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Not all vehicle occupants are protected equally when it comes to car crashes. Until 2017, cars weren't even routinely crash-tested o.....»»
Four years later, the Apple Card is a huge but controversial success
On August 20, 2019, Apple officially launched Apple Card with any US citizen able to apply. Since then it's been a hit, but it's faced controversy over everything from low reward rates to alleged sex discrimination.Apple CardIn every sense bar one, A.....»»
GM to eliminate 200 engineering positions in effort to reduce complexity
A GM spokesperson said "we will work with those who are affected and provide them with an opportunity to apply for open positions.".....»»
Dear Apple, please don’t release an Apple Watch Ultra 2 this year
We're only a few weeks away from Apple's fall event, which would bring new iPhones and Apple Watches. But here's why an Apple Watch Ultra 2 would be a waste......»»
Apple insists Australian payment rule changes shouldn"t apply to Wallet
The Australian government's intention to impose more regulations on Apple Pay, Apple Wallet, and other payment mechanisms is an overreach, Apple insists, with it potentially risking the security of its service.The Commonwealth Bank of Australia and o.....»»
Sites scramble to block ChatGPT web crawler after instructions emerge
Restrictions don't apply to current OpenAI models, but will affect future versions. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Without announcement, OpenAI recently added details about its web crawler, GPTBot, to its online document.....»»