Sorry, Microsoft — AI isn’t the reason people are buying new laptops
With all the hype around AI PCs this year, you might think everyone is loving the AI on their laptops -- but the IDC thinks it's irrelevant to sales......»»
No, iOS Photos isn"t telling you who last looked at your messages
A TikTok trend makes an astounding claim that the iOS Photos widget displays who is reading your messages and may be looking back at your photos, and it is not based in reality at all.Photos widgets in iOS 18.2Social media users often make posts abou.....»»
TikTok videos claim anyone can steal your credit cards with AirDrop
Before you start panicking: no, people can't steal your credit cards via AirDrop.Contact sharing via the iPhoneYet another TikTok conspiracy video surrounding the iPhone has taken off. This time, the rumor warns users that AirDrop could be used to gi.....»»
UK"s inland bathing sites tainted by chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, researchers find
The U.K.'s rivers are contaminated with a mixture of chemical pollutants and antibiotic resistant genes, which could be causing severe harm to people and aquatic species, according to the findings of a new study......»»
Study finds digital hyperconnectivity leads to employee "techno-strain"
A new study has shown that employees are experiencing mental and physical techno-strain due to being "hyperconnected" to digital technology, making it difficult for people to switch off from work......»»
NYT Mini Crossword today: puzzle answers for Tuesday, December 17
The NYT Mini crossword might be a lot smaller than a normal crossword, but it isn't easy. If you're stuck with today's crossword, we've got answers for you here......»»
The Galaxy S25’s lock screen will have its own AI assistant
The Galaxy S25's lock screen will have a feature called the Now Bar, and what it can do will challenge Siri and Gemini......»»
macOS Sequoia 15.2 isn"t allowing third-party utilities to make bootable backups
The developer of SuperDuper! says what they think is a bug in macOS Sequoia 15.2 has inadvertently broken how the app can create bootable backups — however, it may not be accidental at all.SuperDuper! app icon amidst hard drives and a Mac keyboardI.....»»
Oppo Now Offers a Repair Service for Find X8 Devices
Worry less about your Oppo Find X8 phone. The post Oppo Now Offers a Repair Service for Find X8 Devices appeared first on Phandroid. When buying expensive smartphones, it always adds some peace of mind when manufacturers offer reliable rep.....»»
Arctic Wolf acquires BlackBerry’s Cylance endpoint security assets
Arctic Wolf and BlackBerry announced they have entered into a definitive agreement for Arctic Wolf to acquire BlackBerry’s Cylance endpoint security assets. Cylance is the pioneer of AI-based endpoint protection trusted by thousands of organization.....»»
YouTube will let creators choose if their videos are used for AI training
YouTube has recently announced that they are giving creators more control over their content and whether it can be used for AI training. The post YouTube will let creators choose if their videos are used for AI training appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Google’s new AI lets users generate images easier
Google has unveiled its new Whisk AI that lets users generate images simply by dragging and dropping them into the prompt. The post Google’s new AI lets users generate images easier appeared first on Phandroid. Thanks to AI, generating i.....»»
Catly does not use generative AI or contain NFTs, devs say
After stirring up controversy at The Game Awards, Catly's devs now say that its teaser trailer does not use AI and that the project is not a blockchain game......»»
I tried out Google’s latest AI tool that generates images in a fun, new way
Google's new AI tool, Whisk, generates images using only other images without requiring text prompts......»»
Huge math error corrected in black plastic study; authors say it doesn’t matter
Correction issued for black plastic study that had people tossing spatulas. Editors of the environmental chemistry journal Chemosphere have posted an eye-catching correction to a.....»»
Yeast cell wall proteins offer possible alternative to emulsifiers derived from milk
Mention emulsifiers and many people might be unaware of what they are used for, but they are present in many daily products, from food to cosmetics. They keep substances that don't usually mix, like water and oil, from separating and are either synth.....»»
Detailed bedbug genome analysis may improve pesticides
Bedbugs. Just mentioning the tiny, biting insects that live on human blood and infest mattresses, couches, and bedding strikes fear into most people. In addition to the anxiety, itching, and rashes an outbreak can cause, bedbugs can be difficult to i.....»»
You can now try out ChatGPT Search for free
ChatGPT Search, OpenAI's Perplexity AI replication, is now free to use for everybody, not just paid subscribers......»»
No, the Nvidia App isn’t killing your PC’s performance
News is making the rounds that the Nvidia App could reduce your PC's performance, but there's more to the story......»»
The most common iPhone 16 problems (and how to fix them)
Apple's new iPhone 16 lineup packs in powerful new AI features and more, but the new iPhones aren't without their growing pains. Here are some common problems you may encounter — and how to fix them......»»
Trump to block the government and military from buying EVs
Trump's attack on clean vehicles to be bigger than thought, says report. The incoming Trump administration has even more plans to delay electric vehicle adoption than previously t.....»»