Google gets its way, bakes a user-tracking ad platform directly into Chrome
Chrome now directly tracks users, generates a "topic" list it shares with advertisers. Enlarge / Google's not looking as good as it used to. (credit: Aurich Lawson) Don't let Chrome's big redesign distract you from the f.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 8, 2024 – iOS 18.1 beta 6 changes, more
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Level u.....»»
Prime Big Deal Days smartwatch deals: Apple, Samsung, Fitbit, Garmin
There are discounts from Prime Big Deal Days smartwatch deals for Apple, Google, and Samsung devices, but you should act fast if you don't want to miss out......»»
Roblox is overinflating its user numbers, according to eye-popping report
A new report claims that Roblox has inflated its user numbers to placate investors and has become a haven for child safety concerns......»»
X ignores revenge porn takedown requests unless DMCA is used, study says
Researchers call for a dedicated law requiring platforms to remove revenge porn. X (formerly Twitter) claims that non-consensual nudity is not tolerated on its platform. But a rec.....»»
Microsoft patches two zero-days exploited in the wild (CVE-2024-43573, CVE-2024-43572)
For October 2024 Patch Tuesday, Microsoft has released fixes for 117 security vulnerabilities, including two under active exploitation: CVE-2024-43573, a spoofing bug affecting the Windows MSHTML Platform, and CVE-2024-43572, a remote code execution.....»»
Google isn’t Too Happy with the Latest Verdict in its Ongoing Dispute with Epic
The company now intends to appeal this decision moving forward. The post Google isn’t Too Happy with the Latest Verdict in its Ongoing Dispute with Epic appeared first on Phandroid. To say that things have been rather unpleasant betw.....»»
OpenBSD 7.6 released: security improvements, new hardware support, and more!
OpenBSD is a free, multi-platform 4.4BSD-based UNIX-like operating system. The 57th release, OpenBSD 7.6, comes with new features, various improvements, bug fixes, and tweaks. Security improvements Added -fret-clean option to the compiler, defaulting.....»»
GM drops Ultium name for EV platform
General Motors said at an Oct. 8 investor day that it expects to build roughly 200,000 EVs this year as it targets profitability......»»
9to5Mac Daily: October 7, 2024 – M4 Macs and iOS 18.1 rumors
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Security Bite: The concerning popularity of third-rate VPN apps in Russia
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Apple @ Work Podcast: MacStadium delivers Citrix enhancements
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Mobile gaming at its best: Top picks from the Google Play Store
Mobile gaming has become a big part of how people have fun today. More people are playing games on their phones, making it a popular way to relax and enjoy free time. In this blog, discover some of the top picks for mobile games from the Google Play.....»»
Future Android build could include a Gemini shortcut on the lock screen
It seems that Google is working on a new Android feature that could include a button on the lock screen that gives users access to Gemini. The post Future Android build could include a Gemini shortcut on the lock screen appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Chrome for Android could eventually support extensions
It seems that Google could be working on a new version of Chrome for Android that could potentially support extensions. The post Chrome for Android could eventually support extensions appeared first on Phandroid. Google Chrome is a great b.....»»
$1,000 iPhone 16 Pro versus $500 Pixel 8a camera comparison: this is embarassing for Apple
If you ask the average user which phone takes the best pictures, they’d likely claim the iPhone 16 Pro should be at the top of the list. While it can take some good shots, it’s definitely not the best smartphone camera out there. In fact,.....»»
Judge orders Google to distribute third-party app stores on Google Play
Injunction in Epic case gives rival app stores three years to catch up to Google. A federal judge yesterday ordered Google to open up the Google Play Store and its collection of a.....»»
In stunning Nobel win, AI researchers Hopfield and Hinton take 2024 Physics Prize
Hinton, who quit Google in 2023 to warn of AI dangers, was "flabbergasted" at the news. On Tuesday, the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics t.....»»
Microsoft Word may delete your files — here’s how to avoid it
A new bug in Microsoft Word is randomly deleting user files, but we know how to work around it......»»
Physicists and psychologists track social phases in human movement
Observations of preschool children in classrooms and playgrounds have uncovered new social phases in human movement. Employing ultra-wideband radio frequency identification (UWB-RFID) technology allows for the precise tracking of children's movements.....»»