Meta introduces default end-to-end encryption for Messenger and Facebook
Meta is introducing default end-to-end encryption (E2EE) for chats and calls across Messenger and Facebook, the company revealed on Wednesday. Rolling out E2EE for Messenger and Facebook E2EE ensures that messages content is only visible to the perso.....»»
WhatsApp’s New AI Features are Designed for Businesses
Businesses on WhatsApp will get a bit of help from AI. The post WhatsApp’s New AI Features are Designed for Businesses appeared first on Phandroid. Meta recently announced some upcoming changes to WhatsApp, which integrates some nift.....»»
Microsoft is reworking Recall after researchers point out its security problems
Windows Hello authentication, additional encryption being added to protect data. Enlarge / Microsoft's Recall feature is switching to be opt-in by default, and is adding new encryption protections in an effort to safeguard user d.....»»
Report: New “Apple Intelligence” AI features will be opt-in by default
Apple reportedly plans to announce its first big wave of AI features at WWDC. Enlarge (credit: Apple) Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference kicks off on Monday, and per usual, the company is expected to detail most of.....»»
Wildfire smoke reached 99% of US lakes in 2019–2021: Study introduces "lake-smoke day" metric
Where there's smoke, there's not necessarily fire. Wildfire smoke, sometimes drifting from hundreds of miles away, touched nearly every lake in North America for at least one day per year from 2019 to 2021, according to a study from the University of.....»»
Meta uses “dark patterns” to thwart AI opt-outs in EU, complaint says
EU Facebook users have until June 26 to opt out of AI training. Enlarge (credit: Boris Zhitkov | Moment) The European Center for Digital Rights, known as Noyb, has filed complaints in 11 European countries to halt Meta's.....»»
Meta is using your data to train AI models; Europeans can opt out [U: Investigations]
Update: Both the UK’s Information Commissioner’s Office and the European Commission have now launched investigations into the legality of making it opt-out instead of opt-in. If you use Instagram or Facebook, Meta is using your data to train i.....»»
DuckDuckGo offers “anonymous” access to AI chatbots through new service
DDG offers LLMs from OpenAI, Anthropic, Meta, and Mistral for factually-iffy conversations. Enlarge (credit: DuckDuckGo) On Thursday, DuckDuckGo unveiled a new "AI Chat" service that allows users to converse with four mi.....»»
How to send HD photos on Facebook Messenger
Facebook has enabled the sending of HD photos on its Messenger platform. If you want to know how to do that, this guide is for you. The post How to send HD photos on Facebook Messenger appeared first on Phandroid. If you notice that the ph.....»»
Kali Linux 2024.2 released: 18 new tools, countless updates
Kali Linux 2024.2 is now available. It includes future package compatibility for 32-bit platforms, improvements to GNOME 46 and Xfce, and 18 new tools. Desktop changes Kali 2024.2 introduces GNOME 46, offering a refined experience that builds on the.....»»
Nintendo Hits 127 Switch Piracy Tutorial Repos After ‘Cracking’ URL Encryption
A popular GitHub repo and over 120 forks containing Switch emulation tutorials have been targeted by Nintendo. While most forks are now disabled, the main repository has managed to survive after being given the opportunity to put things right. Whethe.....»»
Liverpool Man Sentenced for Selling ‘Pirate’ Firesticks on Facebook
Earlier today, a 41-year-old man from Liverpool received a two-year suspended prison sentence for selling IPTV subscriptions and 'fully loaded' Firesticks. The man, who used Facebook and WhatsApp to facilitate the sales, pleaded guilty at Liverpool C.....»»
Irrigation with treated wastewater and sewage sludge introduces tire additives into leafy vegetables, study finds
The presence of drug residues in commercially sold fruit and vegetables has already been scientifically investigated many times. However, chemical substances from tire wear, so-called additives, also find their way into the food chain......»»
How to Reset your Google Pixel 8a!
Learn how to restore your Pixel 8a to its default settings, or do a simple reboot when things go wrong. The post How to Reset your Google Pixel 8a! appeared first on Phandroid. The Pixel 8a’s arrival proves that Google has what it ta.....»»
Netskope introduces SaaS security enhancements to Netskope One for GenAI and SaaS collaboration
Netskope has unveiled SaaS security enhancements to Netskope One, its cloud-native platform that offers converged security and networking services to enable SASE and zero trust transformation. These new enhancements advance the platform’s Cloud.....»»
Instagram is testing unskippable ads. Users hate it.
Instagram is testing a new way of displaying ads called 'ad break' Meta's Instagram has concocted a new way to keep you from doomscrolling, but you're not going to like it.Called "ad break," it's a new way of displaying ads on the platform, and.....»»
Facebook reveals new plan to woo Gen Z users back to the platform
Facebook wants to win over Gen Z with AI-powered tools. Are they missing the mark? Once a must-have for college students, Facebook is now more commonly reputed as a watering hole "for old people." As other social platforms have risen and evolv.....»»
How You Can Avoid Using Meta AI
Meta AI hasn't been universally welcomed. Here are some tips if you want to avoid using it. SAN FRANCISCO — If you use Facebook, WhatsApp or Instagram, you’ve probably noticed a new character pop up answering search quer.....»»
A free update just made the Quest 3 way better
Meta significantly upgraded the Quest 3's mixed reality quality in the latest v66 update......»»
Instagram testing controversial unskippable ads in its app
It’s no secret that Meta’s biggest source of profit comes from advertising. However, it seems that the company is willing to make advertising a bit more intrusive, at least on Instagram. That’s because Instagram has been testing a new way of sh.....»»
Researcher introduces strategies to sustain aesthetics and performance in anthropogenic landscapes
Entering the Anthropocene, humans are confronted with a grim yet peculiar state of increasing natural landscapes inching closer to extinction. Notably, the Aral Sea retains a mere 10% of its original volume, highlighting the urgency of the situation......»»