USB-IF is, once again, trying to logo its way out of USB-C confusion
Core issue remains: USB-C cables can look the same and act totally different. Enlarge / The USB-IF is planning new logos to go with the upgraded capabilities of USB-C 2.1 cables and chargers. (credit: USB-IF) In just a few years, the USB-C por.....»»
Dawn Project"s anti-Tesla Super Bowl ad falls flat with NTSB
A tech billionaire drew a rebuke from the National Transportation Safety Board on Monday after using the federal safety organization's logo in an anti-Tesla Super Bowl ad without permission......»»
Apple buys domain suggesting generative AI additions may come to iWork
Apple owns hundreds of website domains but now it's added "iWork.ai," which could indicate that it has plans to highlight AI features in its applications suite.Mockup of an "iWork.AI" logo, based on Apple's iWork '09 launchApple tends to refer to its.....»»
A password manager LastPass calls “fraudulent” booted from App Store
"LassPass" mimicked the name and logo of real LastPass password manager. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) As Apple has stepped up its promotion of its App Store as a safer and more trustworthy source of apps, its operator.....»»
Microsoft in deal with Semafor to create news stories with aid of AI chatbot
Collaboration comes as tech giant faces multibillion-dollar lawsuit from The New York Times. Enlarge / Cube with Microsoft logo on top of their office building on 8th Avenue and 42nd Street near Times Square in New York City. (cr.....»»
Teenage Tinder-like app Wizz kicked off App Store over sextortion claims
Wizz has been removed from both Apple's App Store and the Google Play Store over accusations it was used for sextortion scams.Logo for social media app WizzCreated by developers from the French firm Voodoo, Wizz was launched in 2019 with the aim of c.....»»
Lawsuit: Citibank refused to reimburse scam victims who lost “life savings”
Citibank's poor security helped scammers steal millions, NY AG's lawsuit says. Enlarge / The Citibank logo on a bank in New York City in January 2024. Citibank is being accused of illegally refusing to reimburse scam vi.....»»
Scientists increase the solubility of an effective antidepressant by a factor of 1,600
The anti-anxiety drug diazepam causes side effects: drowsiness, confusion, and nausea. The same applies to the antidepressant amitriptyline. A possible solution to the problem could be a new compound, GML-3. It simultaneously exhibits the anti-anxiet.....»»
Download cute new Apple wallpaper for upcoming Hongdae store
The latest upcoming retail store in South Korea looks like a relatively modest one, but it comes with some cute new Apple wallpaper. The colorful, graffiti-inspired logo also cleverly incorporates the name of the store in Hangul characters ….....»»
Relax: Sony’s Not Stopping Anyone from Reselling Physical Game Copies
The confusion originated from a clause spotted in Sony's Terms of Service. The post Relax: Sony’s Not Stopping Anyone from Reselling Physical Game Copies appeared first on Phandroid. Following some online misconceptions that Sony .....»»
AppleInsider t-shirt giveaway: enter to win our new icon tee or buy one now
Check out the latest AppleInsider t-shirts and enter today for a chance to win one.AppleInsider icons logo shirtShowcase your AppleInsider spirit with a fun t-shirt available in a wide range of shades. The t-shirt can be purchased today from Cotton B.....»»
Verizon fell for fake “search warrant,” gave victim’s phone data to stalker
Verizon tricked by fake cop, fake search warrant despite obvious warning signs. Enlarge / A Verizon logo at GSMA Mobile World Congress 2019 on February 26, 2019 in Barcelona, Spain. (credit: Getty Images | David Ramos) V.....»»
Google launches Gemini—a powerful AI model it says can surpass GPT-4
Google claims Gemini beats GPT-4 in "30 of the 32 widely used academic benchmarks." Enlarge / The Google Gemini logo. (credit: Google) On Wednesday, Google announced Gemini, a multimodal AI model family it hopes will riv.....»»
Just about every Windows and Linux device vulnerable to new LogoFAIL firmware attack
UEFIs booting Windows and Linux devices can be hacked by malicious logo images. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) Hundreds of Windows and Linux computer models from virtually all hardware makers are vulnerable to a new atta.....»»
Reddit updates look after rough 6 months and ahead of reported IPO
"Edit: Obligatory 'F--- Spez' for karma." Enlarge / Left: Reddit's old logo. Right: Reddit's new logo. (credit: Reddit) Writing a long comment providing detail about Reddit's refreshed logo, mascot, and typeface this we.....»»
Will the Galaxy S20 Get Android 14?
A glimmer of hope emerged for Samsung Galaxy S20, Galaxy S20+, and Galaxy S20 Ultra users hoping for an official upgrade to Android 14 and One UI 6, but those dreams have been dashed, it seems. In late October, Samsung created a lot of confusion with.....»»
Amazon unleashes Q, an AI assistant for the workplace
Aimed at the office, Amazon Q can summarize docs and assist with programming tasks. Enlarge / The Amazon Q logo. (credit: Amazon) On Tuesday, Amazon unveiled Amazon Q, an AI chatbot similar to ChatGPT that is tailored fo.....»»
Confusion reigns about the future of Apple"s 5G modem project
A new leak appears to claim that Apple is ditching its plans to produce its own 5G iPhone modem, but the claim may just mean that the first effort is complete.Apple has been trying to make its own 5G modem for the iPhoneApple's iPhone currently uses.....»»
Framework Laptop prices go as low as $639 thanks to refurbs and “factory seconds”
Factory seconds, returned products, and B-stock can all save a bit of money. Enlarge / The Framework Laptop 13, with Framework's gear logo on the lid. (credit: Andrew Cunningham) Part of Framework’s sales pitch is that.....»»
Myths about plastic pollution are leading to public confusion: Here"s why
Does the prediction that there could be "more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050" concern you? How about reports that "we eat a credit card's worth of plastic per week"? These are some of the "facts" about plastic that are cited by the media......»»
Solera triggers reorganization, layoffs with combative Teams meeting
The automotive industry data, software and services company said it conducted the layoffs with a group meeting "to reach people as swiftly as possible" and avoid confusion......»»