Some 5G users think the technology has been overhyped, fail to notice speed improvements
Research from UK-based price comparison service and switching website Uswitch found that one in six 5G users feel the technology doesn't live up to its promise. Less than half said they notice faster speeds or more stable connections since jumping to.....»»
Apple Pay officially launches in Paraguay
Apple on Tuesday officially launched Apple Pay, its payment platform, for users in Paraguay. The news was confirmed by Mastercard on its website, which also reveals that customers of the main banks in Paraguay can now use Apple Pay. more….....»»
Next Apple Watch Activity Challenge set for Veterans Day
Apple has a new Activity Challenge coming up soon for Apple Watch users. Next Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day, and Apple is offering special digital prizes for Watch owners who make exercise part of their day. more….....»»
iOS 18.2’s Notes app gets three powerful Apple Intelligence upgrades
The second wave of Apple Intelligence features is coming soon, and it’s a huge upgrade—including for Apple Notes users. iOS 18 already packed a strong Notes update, but next month iOS 18.2 will bring three key AI improvements to Notes. Here’s w.....»»
Google has no duty to refund gift card scam victims, judge finds
FTC has estimated that a large chunk of gift card scams target Google Play users. There's nothing unfair about Google collecting fees to profit off Google Play gift card scams whi.....»»
iOS 18 could soon show you how long it will take for your iPhone to charge
iOS 18 adds a lot of new features to the iPhone, and there are even more to come with future updates like iOS 18.2. In addition to Genmoji, Image Playgrounds and a new Mail app, Apple has also been working on something else: the ability to show users.....»»
M4 24-inch iMac vs M3 24-inch iMac compared -- Apple"s iconic Mac gets a speed boost
Apple's refreshed M4 24-inch iMac sports a fast chip, but that isn't the only reason to upgrade. Here's how the hot new model compares to the year-old M3 iMac that it replaces.Apple's M4 iMac hasn't changed all that much.Apple's launch of the new M4.....»»
How Native Americans guarded their societies against tyranny
When the founders of the United States designed the Constitution, they were learning from history that democracy was likely to fail......»»
There are already Thunderbolt 5 devices & cables for Apple"s new pro Macs
Apple's new M4 Pro and M4 Max Mac models now have Thunderbolt 5 support. Here are what docks and accessories you can buy now to get the most out of the new high-speed connection.Thunderbolt 5 logo and Thunderbolt 5 devices - Image credit: Intel, Hype.....»»
Defibrillation devices can still save lives using 1,000 times less electricity, optimized model finds
In a paper published in Chaos, researchers from Sergio Arboleda University in Bogotá, Colombia, and the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta used an electrophysiological computer model of the heart's electrical circuits to examine the effect o.....»»
Beware of phishing emails delivering backdoored Linux VMs!
Unknown attackers are trying to trick Windows users into spinning up a custom Linux virtual machine (VM) with a pre-configured backdoor, Securonix researchers have discovered. The campaign The attack began with a phishing email, they believe, but the.....»»
Researchers develop high-quality nanomechanical resonators with built-in piezoelectricity
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden and at the University of Magdeburg in Germany have developed a novel type of nanomechanical resonator that combines two important features: high mechanical quality and piezoelectricity. This.....»»
Nano-optical sensors enable structural safety monitoring of buildings with color variations
As buildings age, the demand for effective monitoring of their structural integrity has grown significantly. A breakthrough in nano-optical sensor technology now enables precise, real-time measurement of structural deformation and stability......»»
Google patches actively exploited Android vulnerability (CVE-2024-43093)
Google has delivered fixes for two vulnerabilities endangering Android users that “may be under limited, targeted exploitation”: CVE-2024-43047, a flaw affecting Qualcomm chipsets, and CVE-2024-43093, a vulnerability in the Google Play fr.....»»
TECNO launches #ToneProud campaign to raise awareness about skin tone bias in imaging technology
TECNO has announced a new #ToneProud campaign in which they are hoping to eliminate any skin tone bias in imaging technology. The post TECNO launches #ToneProud campaign to raise awareness about skin tone bias in imaging technology appeared first on.....»»
iOS 18.2 beta 2: Every new feature and change
iOS 18.2 beta 2 was released for developers today, and it includes several notable changes for iPhone users. There are upgrades to Find My, changes to the iPhone 16’s Camera Control, and more. Head below for a full roundup of everything new. mo.....»»
macOS 15.2 lets users add a Weather widget to the Menu Bar
Apple on Monday released the second developer beta of iOS 18.2 and macOS Sequoia 15.2, both with additional Apple Intelligence features. However, the updates also bring some new features, and today’s beta lets Mac users add a Weather app widget to.....»»
Apple launches new internal study focused on building smart glasses
After announcing Vision Pro last year, Apple has reportedly been exploring more ways to provide AR and VR content to users – and it seems that the idea of smart glasses is growing within the company. A Bloomberg report on Monday revealed that Apple.....»»
Apple stops signing iOS 18.0.1, no longer allowing downgrades from 18.1
A week after releasing iOS 18.1 to the public, Apple has now stopped signing iOS 18.0.1. For iPhone and iPad users, this means that they can no longer downgrade to a previous version of the operating system. more….....»»
Facial recognition technology confirms Hollywood is getting more diverse
With recent box office hits like Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, The Little Mermaid and Everything Everywhere All at Once, the average viewer might assume that the casts of Hollywood films are more diverse now than they were 10 or 20 years ago. But v.....»»
Artificial intelligence: A double-edged sword for the environment?
As AI technology progresses, the energy demands of training complex AI models have surged, raising widespread concerns about associated carbon emissions. This rapid growth is fueled by global demand across industries and academia, leading to exponent.....»»