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.....»»
Android Auto now lets drivers take Zoom and WebEx calls on the road
You can now dial in with your voice to conference calls straight from Android Auto in any equipped vehicle......»»
Biden called Arizona fab a “game-changer.” Analyst calls it a “paperweight”
Advanced chips made in America would still be shipped to Taiwan, report says. Enlarge / The Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. facility under construction in Phoenix, Arizona, US, on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022. (credit: Bloomberg.....»»
Farmer behavior found to play a crucial role in managing livestock diseases
A study published in Preventive Veterinary Medicine has shown how differences in farmer behavior can affect controlling the scale of disease outbreaks. Farmer behavior, especially vaccine uptake or other preventative measures, is critical to how effe.....»»
Researcher: Antisemitism on Elon Musk"s X is surging and dredging up many ancient, defamatory themes of blaming Jews
Since buying Twitter, rebranded as X, billionaire Elon Musk, who calls himself a "free speech absolutist," has welcomed hatemongers to the platform, including one who recently coined the trending hashtag #BanTheADL......»»
iPhone 15 Pro is powered by new industry-leading ‘A17 Pro’ chip
Apple today announced that iPhone 15 Pro is powered by a new Apple Silicon chip, which Apple calls ‘A17 Pro’. A17 Pro is fabricated using an industry-leading 3 nanometer process, housing a total of 19 billion transistors. Apple says the high-p.....»»
WhatsApp third-party chats show company preparing for EU law, as Apple resists
A new WhatsApp third-party chats feature has been spotted in the latest app code, indicating that the app is preparing to comply with European law on messaging interoperability. Apple is so far pushing back on suggestions that iMessage would be su.....»»
Bose’s best noise-canceling headphones are discounted today
The Bose headphones 700 offer exceptional noise cancellation and are great for taking calls with. They're on sale now at Best Buy......»»
Stellantis offers 14.5% raises to UAW; union calls it "deeply inadequate"
The proposal compares to initial offers of 15% by Ford Motor Co. and 16% by General Motors, though Stellantis wants to structure the raises in a way that would have a larger effect on workers' future earnings......»»
The Tech-Savvy Guide to Living With Less Worry with Verizon Mobile Protect
From replacement batteries to cracked screen repairs to managing your data, Verizon Mobile Protect is ready to help you dive into your journey with less worry and more fun......»»
WhatsApp users will soon be able to share full resolution media files
The latest beta of WhatsApp has revealed the company’s plan to allow users to share full resolution media files. The post WhatsApp users will soon be able to share full resolution media files appeared first on Phandroid. WhatsApp offers.....»»
‘Books3’ Takedown: Anti-Piracy Group Calls for More AI Training Transparency
With AI initiatives developing at a rapid pace, copyright holders are on high alert. Of particular concern is technology companies using their content as training data, without any form of compensation. Last month, Danish anti-piracy group Rights All.....»»
UK tries to claim it hasn"t backed down on encryption at all
Despite introducing a clause that means its Online Safety Bill is no longer a concern for Apple, Whatsapp, or users, the UK government is insisting with a straight face that it's still exactly as tough on Big Tech as before.UK Houses of ParliamentOn.....»»
UK backs down from nonsensical law after threats from Apple, WhatsApp
An unenforceable and entirely politically-motivated law that could have seen Apple iMessages and WhatsApp withdraw from the UK has been watered down to a face-saving compromise.UK Houses of ParliamentThe UK's calamitous decision to leave the European.....»»
Zoom adds ChatGPT to help you catch up on missed calls
Video-calling app Zoom has added a new AI tool based on ChatGPT that could make virtual meetings much easier to manage. But does it respect your privacy?.....»»
Hacker uses Flipper Zero to spam iPhone users with fake Bluetooth pop-ups
Apple has implemented a lot of useful technologies in its devices to make it easier to pair them with certain Bluetooth accessories, such as AirPods and AirTags. However, some hackers are now using these same technologies to annoy iPhone users. With.....»»
Police-academic partnerships could help tackle the crime of coercive control
In 2020, calls to defund the police echoed a longstanding argument in critical criminology in favor of police abolition......»»
WhatsApp could be working on a revamp to its UI
It looks like WhatsApp is working on revamping its UI, giving it a cleaner and more modern look. The post WhatsApp could be working on a revamp to its UI appeared first on Phandroid. Like a lot of apps and software, changes to the UI are g.....»»
Spam is up, QR codes emerge as a significant threat vector
85% of phishing emails utilized malicious links in the content of the email, and spam emails increased by 30% from Q1 to Q2 2023, according to a VIPRE report. Information technology organizations also overtook financial institutions (9%) as the most.....»»
Study predicts songbirds" alarm calls will be impacted by high temperatures due to climate change
An international study has predicted that high temperatures caused by climate change will impact the ability of the common songbird great tits (Parus major) to sound the alarm and scare off predators, potentially impacting the species future. The res.....»»
Make Your Own Digital Pinhole Camera
My home of Port Townsend in Washington is a community full of arty types and makers. Calls to participate in local cultural activities are not uncommon, but when I saw one for a pinhole-camera photography contest it caught my eye. I’d played with.....»»