Tuning transparency and opacity
Making a dark human hair transparent, or even an opaque bar of silicon: this optical "sorcery" is possible by manipulating the incident light. This new phenomenon is called "mutual extinction and transparency." Until now only existing in theory, phot.....»»
Original AirPods Pro will get Adaptive Transparency mode via iOS 16.1 update
Apple unveiled the AirPods Pro 2nd-generation during the iPhone 14 event a few weeks ago, just as expected. The new wireless earphones come with a familiar design, but Apple upgraded them in almost every way. You can read our AirPods Pro 2 (2nd Gener.....»»
Apple may bring adaptive transparency to original AirPods Pro
One of the key features of the new AirPods Pro 2 is adaptive audio transparency, but according to the latest iOS 16.1 beta, that may be coming to the first-generation AirPods Pro too.Adaptive Transparency is the new feature that removes loud noises y.....»»
1st gen AirPods Pro users seeing ‘Adaptive Transparency’ option after iOS 16.1 beta update
One of the new features announced with the second generation AirPods Pro is “Adaptive Transparency,” which takes Transparency Mode to the next level by minimizing specific sounds while still letting users hear what’s important around them. How.....»»
Pixel Watch Bezel Looks a Lot Better in New Teaser From Google
The teaser of the Pixel Watch’s design from Google that went up last week certainly got some of us excited. It’s obvious that Google has spent a lot of time fine-tuning the look of its first smartwatch to give it a unique yet premium styl.....»»
Wolfi Linux provides the control needed to fix modern supply chain threats
There’s been a massive push for supply chain security in the last few years: integrity protection, vulnerability management, and transparency. This push has left organizations struggling to secure their pipelines and manage vulnerabilities, esp.....»»
Fivetran’s metadata API pushes data pipelines toward transparency
Fivetran introduces API to send valuable metadata from data pipelines into data catalogs, improving data governance, compliance, and privacy. Fivetran introduces API to send valuable metadata from data pipelines into data catalogs, improving data.....»»
App Tracking Transparency workaround sees Meta face class action lawsuit
Meta is facing a class action lawsuit after both Facebook and Instagram were found to be using an App Tracking Transparency workaround to track users on the web, even after they were denied permission to do so. The company is accused not just of bre.....»»
AirPods Pro 2 reviews: ANC improved, impressive Adaptive Transparency, useful volume controls
The first reviews of the AirPods Pro 2 are here. Ahead of pre-orders arriving to buyers on Friday, these early reviews provide our first in-depth look at the AirPods Pro 2 audio upgrades, the new MagSafe Charging case design, Find My capabilities, a.....»»
Facebook sued over illegal collection of user data
A class action suit has been filed against Meta, claiming that Facebook and Instagram iOS apps circumvented App Tracking Transparency in order to illegally continue tracking users without permission.Mark ZuckerbergSince iOS 14, Apple's App Tracking T.....»»
Apple AirPods Pro 2 review: great buds get even better
With incredible ANC, improved transparency, and better sound, the Apple faithful will love these earbuds......»»
The Grand Theft Auto 6 leak is bad for everyone. Yes, even you
This weekend's massive Grand Theft Auto 6 has kicked off complicated debates about transparency in the video game industry......»»
Sharing is key to combating cyberthreats
Sharing information and boosting transparency between companies is crucial to avoiding hacks and other cyber risks that can grind the industry to a halt, executives and regulators say......»»
Report: App Tracking Transparency feature to blame for 40% in-app purchase price increase on iOS
A report shows the average price of in-app purchase has increased 40% on iOS since last year, and one of the main reasons is Apple’s App Tracking Transparency function that it’s making it more expensive to reach the right users. more… The po.....»»
Will Dodge EV"s fake roar polarize V-8 fans?
Will the artificial sound of the Charger Daytona — generated by an amplifier and tuning chamber at the rear — help Dodge convert consumers into believers of battery-powered muscle or repel them?.....»»
What is transparency mode and how does it work?
Many headphones that use active noise cancellation have an additional option called transparency mode. Here's how and it works and why you may want to use it......»»
Apple"s privacy features enabled its ad sales to rise as Meta"s fall
As Facebook saw its share of advertising revenues drop to 28% of the market after the launch of App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14, Apple's own ad share rose to 15%.Advertisers have already said Apple's ad sales team is benefiting from the company's.....»»
Bose shrinks the size and ups the performance of its noise-canceling earbuds
Bose's QuietComfort Earbuds II improve on the company's previous design with a much smaller size, a new custom tuning feature, and longer battery life......»»
Apple"s privacy features enabled its ad sales to rise as Meta"s falls
As Facebook saw its share of advertising revenues drop to 28% of the market after the launch of App Tracking Transparency in iOS 14, Apple's own ad share rose to 15%.Advertisers have already said Apple's ad sales team is benefiting from the company's.....»»
Google tracks 39 types of personal data, Apple tracks 12
New research claims that of five major Big Tech firms, Google tracks more private data about users than any other — and Apple tracks the least.Apple has previously introduced App Tracking Transparency specifically to protect the privacy of users fr.....»»
How to configure App Tracking Transparency in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16
You know you meant to tap "Ask App Not to Track," and somehow you hit "Allow" instead. Here's how to put that right, or to change your mind about App Tracking Transparency at any time in iOS 16 and iPadOS 16.App Tracking Transparency (ATT) came out i.....»»