WhatsApp will soon do a better job at managing spam calls
In an upcoming update to WhatsApp, it seems that users will soon be able to mute calls from unknown numbers. The post WhatsApp will soon do a better job at managing spam calls first appeared on Phandroid. The problem with spam calls is that.....»»
Planned launch has SpaceX back on task on Space Coast
SpaceX handed over the Space Coast spotlight for a short time last week with United Launch Alliance managing an Atlas V liftoff for Amazon, but Elon Musk's company is back to the business of sticking more of its Starlink satellites into orbit......»»
Google says the Pixel Buds Pro/Pixel 8 phone combo is better for calls — it’s not that simple
Google says that with Bluetooth Super Wideband, its Pixel Buds Pro are better for calls on Pixel 8 phones. Here's how that does (and doesn't) work......»»
Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 for Mac dips to $32.97, a discount of 87% off
Say good-bye to pesky subscriptions with this 87% cash discount on a standalone Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021 license for Mac.Looking for an affordable way to outfit your Mac with Microsoft Office, without the hassle of managing a subscriptio.....»»
UK government urged to tackle "killer" XL bully dogs
The UK government is facing calls to crack down on the backyard breeders of XL bully dogs, and even to cull the breed, following a string of horrifying attacks......»»
Toyota EV battery deal calls for LG Energy to invest $3B in Michigan
The two companies signed a supply agreement for lithium-ion battery modules for use in Toyota's U.S. assembled EVs......»»
Diagnosing anthropogenic carbon emissions: A "carbon dioxide checkup" of Earth"s health
Since 2020, many countries have pledged their plans for "carbon peak and carbon neutrality". Managing anthropogenic emissions, especially from major industries, is crucial for addressing global warming and promoting sustainable growth. However, exist.....»»
CellTrust and Theta Lake join forces to manage mobile communications risks
CellTrust has unveiled its SL2 product integration with Theta Lake to provide organizations with a solution for managing compliance and mitigating risks associated with mobile communications such as WhatsApp. The integration of CellTrust’s secu.....»»
TikTok deepfakes: MrBeast, Tom Hanks, Gayle King; NYU professor calls for ban
A number of TikTok deepfakes have been called out by the celebrities whose likenesses have been stolen. These include MrBeast, Tom Hanks, and Gayle King. The fake video of MrBeast claimed that viewers had been selected to receive an iPhone 15 Pro.....»»
Google unveils stricter anti-spam rules for bulk email senders
To keep Gmail users’ inboxes “safer and more spam-free”, Google is introducing new requirements for bulk senders (of commercial email). “Last year we started requiring that emails sent to a Gmail address must have some form of.....»»
CEO: "Why I take customer service calls"
Andy Yen, founder and CEO of tech company Proton, explains why he sometimes takes customer calls......»»
Unique voice prints in parrots could help birds be recognized in a flock, no matter what they say
Parrots are exceptional talkers. They can learn new sounds during their entire lives, amassing an almost unlimited vocal repertoire. At the same time, parrots produce calls so they can be individually recognized by members of their flock—raising th.....»»
Google could kill Gmail spam with an upcoming major update
Google Workspace has plans to beef up the security within Gmail for power users in the coming year......»»
Bing Chat just beat a CAPTCHA used to stop hackers and spammers
CAPTCHA challenges are designed to thwart hackers and spam bots, but someone has just shown that ChatGPT can beat them. That’s worrying news for cybersecurity......»»
Desperate to rid California of invasive deer, officials propose bold helicopter hunt
A plan to use helicopter-mounted sharpshooters to kill nearly 2,000 invasive mule deer roaming the mountains of Santa Catalina Island has ignited a storm of protest among residents of the popular resort destination and prompted calls for state wildli.....»»
The best shows on Apple TV+ right now (October 2023)
The best shows on Apple TV+ is a list that continues to expand with new titles like Lessons in Chemistry and older ones worth revisiting like Calls......»»
Tim Cook calls spatial computing in Apple Vision Pro an "aha moment" in a user"s life
Apple CEO Tim Cook believes spatial computing is a profound technology, with it adding more ways for developers to succeed on top of the already "outstanding" App Store.Apple CEO Tim CookCook was in the UK to end his tour of Europe on behalf of the c.....»»
Meta launches consumer AI chatbots with celebrity avatars in its social apps
WhatsApp, Instagram add animated AI chat avatars, including Snoop Dogg as dungeon master. Enlarge / Meta's AI characters feature Snoop Dogg playing a dungeon master that dispenses gaming advice. (credit: Meta) On Wednesd.....»»
Poll: Should Apple abandon FineWoven iPhone 15 cases?
We all know the deal by now. Apple replaced its leather accessories with a new material it calls FineWoven. The idea is that getting out of the leather game at Apple’s scale lowers the company’s carbon footprint. So far, so good. But FineWoven ha.....»»
Apple fixed one of my biggest macOS gripes with Sonoma — but I still want more
Continuity Camera is a great tool for video calls, and Apple’s macOS Sonoma fixes some of its worst problems. Despite that, there’s more that could be done......»»
Report urges public schools to do more to address racism
As conservative governors and legislatures across the nation seek to limit learning and discussion in schools about race and racial history, a report led by a UC Riverside scholar and published by the UCLA Civil Rights Project, calls on schools, educ.....»»