iOS 18 lets you bypass Siri with custom voice actions
Voice computing is still in its early days. One reason is that voice assistants often aren’t great at understanding our words unless they fit a pre-defined model. Siri with Apple Intelligence will hopefully be a lot better about this in time. But i.....»»
watchOS 11 update removes four faces from Apple Watch
It’s not just the Siri face that’s gone in watchOS 11. Apple has discontinued the analog Chronograph, Explorer, and Numerals watch faces as well. more….....»»
WhatsApp now lets users explore Channels by category
WhatsApp last year introduced Channels, a new one-way way to send text, photos, videos, and stickers to multiple people at once. Following an update that brought voice messages and polls to Channels, the feature is now getting an advanced search by c.....»»
Patch this critical Safeguard for Privileged Passwords auth bypass flaw (CVE-2024-45488)
Researchers have released technical details about CVE-2024-45488, a critical authentication bypass vulnerability affecting One Identity’s Safeguard for Privileged Passwords (SPP), which could allow attackers to gain full administrative access t.....»»
Ford adds karaoke to pass time while charging, road-tripping
The touchscreen only displays song lyrics when the vehicle is parked but lets passengers control the experience via smartphone while in motion......»»
Apple releases new firmware version for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4
Apple is rolling out another firmware update today for AirPods Pro 2 users today. Today’s update comes just under a week after Apple released new AirPods Pro firmware for iOS 18, with new features like Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume improveme.....»»
Apple releases new firmware version for AirPods Pro 2
Apple is rolling out another firmware update today for AirPods Pro 2 users today. Today’s update comes just under a week after Apple released new AirPods Pro firmware for iOS 18, with new features like Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume improveme.....»»
New Bose earbuds let you snap photos with your voice, cost way less than AirPods Pro
The new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds pack the same Bose noise-canceling tech that has earned so many raves, but it's their price that will have people talking......»»
Quantum ‘Ghost Imaging’ Reveals the Dark Side of Plants
Entanglement lets researchers watch plants in action without disruptive visible light.....»»
ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users next Tuesday
OpenAI scheduled a surprise media event in May, right before Google’s I/O 2024 keynote, where Google focused on new Gemini AI capabilities across its product … The post ChatGPT leak says Advanced Voice Mode rolls out to all Plus users nex.....»»
PSA: Choosing a preferred Home Hub in iOS 18 can be a bit tricky
As reported back in June, iOS 18 and tvOS 18 add an option that finally lets users choose an Apple TV or HomePod as their preferred Home Hub to control remotely. These updates are now available to the public, but choosing a preferred Home Hub can be.....»»
These missing iOS 18 features are coming in iOS 18.1 or later
The newly released iOS 18 has tons of new features to offer. But there are also lots of features it doesn’t include, that are coming later. Apple Intelligence, the new Siri, Apple Mail upgrades, and a whole lot more won’t hit your iPhone until fu.....»»
PSA: AI-generated voice cloning scams are on the rise – secret code recommended
A survey by a UK bank suggests that AI-generated voice cloning scams are on the rise, with 28% claiming to have been targeted. It’s recommended that people agree a secret code to guard against the possibility of being take in … more….....»»
Your K-Pop favorites may be illicit AI voice clones
AI-created songs and voices are streamed millions of times, especially K-Pop.....»»
Widgetsmith updated for iOS 18 with aesthetic new ‘Actions’ system
Widgetsmith, everyone’s favorite aesthetic app, is getting a big update today to take advantage of iOS 18. As detailed in a blog post, Widgetsmith 7 “takes device customization to all-new levels.” The update focuses on new customizable Actions.....»»
watchOS 11 finally lets users change their Apple Watch ringtone
With watchOS 11, users will get a bunch of new features, including health and fitness improvements, Live Activities, the Translate app, and new watch faces. But the watchOS 11 update also comes with another new feature that wasn’t explicitly menti.....»»
Mice made transparent with a dye used in Doritos
Matching refractive indexes lets some wavelengths pass cleanly through the skin. Enlarge / Zihao Ou, who helped develop this solution, holds a tube of it. One key challenge in medical imaging is to look past skin and ot.....»»
iOS 18 dark icons: why do some app icons not change color?
With iOS 18, Apple lets you customize the app icons on your iPhone and iPad. You can choose between light mode, dark mode, or tinted style appearance for your icons. However, when you choose dark mode icons, you may notice that not all of your ic.....»»
This Brain Implant Lets People Control Amazon Alexa With Their Minds
Neuralink rival Synchron is connecting its brain–computer interface with consumer technologies to allow people with paralysis more functionality......»»
The ripple effects of regulatory actions on CISO reporting
In this Help Net Security video, Sara Behar, Content Manager at YL Ventures, discusses how recent regulatory actions and high-profile legal incidents involving cybersecurity leaders have influenced CISO reporting. In a recent report of the CISO Circu.....»»
How one phone app uses your voice to detect high blood pressure
Smartphone apps can do a lot these days. But what if there was one that used your voice to detect high blood pressure? It's real, and it's very impressive......»»