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iPhones turning off on their own at night, users complain
Some iPhone models are temporarily shutting down during nighttime, interfering with features like alarms, users have complained.
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Israel's tech sector could face disruptions after attacks
Tech companies operating in Israel are expected to fortify security as they could face disruptions, said investors and analysts, after Hamas gunmen from Gaza killed hundreds of Israelis and abducted an unknown number of others.
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Amazon launches first test satellites for Kuiper internet network
Amazon test launches its first two prototype satellites for its space-based Kuiper internet service from Cape Canaveral Friday, hoping to compete with SpaceX’s Starlink network.
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Robo-firing may cost Uber a fortune: two drivers to share $600K
Drivers fired by Uber’s automated system may soon get a big payout after Uber failed to provide a proper explanation. The District Court of Amsterdam ruled that drivers were right to demand penalty payments which total $600,000 – and growing by thousands each day.
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Spotify seems to be working on a new feature: AI playlists
Spotify, one of the most popular music streaming services, may soon introduce a new feature allowing users to generate playlists on the fly using AI and custom prompts.
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Apple iPhone 12 blasts less radiation after update
Updated iPhone 12 phones will warm your hands with less energy, below the 4 watts per kilogram threshold. France’s regulatory authority will lift its marketing ban once the update is distributed.
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Raspberry Pi 5 brings extra kick, creeps in price and power usage
Four years after its latest microcomputer launch, Raspberry debuts the new Pi 5, which offers performance and other improvements at a slightly higher price.
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Tinder rolls out new subscription for $499 a month
Only a handful of Tinder users can apply for a service that’s going to cost them $6,000 a year.
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Microsoft announces unified AI assistant, new Surface devices
Microsoft on Thursday announced a "unified" artificial intelligence (AI) for its Windows 11 platform, a new Co-Pilot AI tool, and four new Surface devices, upping the appeal of its products spruced with the latest technology.
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AI-proof jobs: a matrix to determine your career
Some workers will be needed to train, explain, and sustain large language or other AI models. But what about the rest of us? For many, the labor market will change beyond recognition, with AI erasing and reshaping various jobs.
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Signal upgrades encryption to ward off quantum attacks
The telecommunications app has announced an upgrade to its cryptographic specifications so it can withstand cyberattacks using future technology.
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Xiaomi phones caught using malware-like tactics
Twitter and Reddit users have shared posts of their Xiaomi devices acting strangely: changing the default search engine in browser settings or adding unwanted bookmarks to pages filled with ads.
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In world first, AI beats humans in physical sport
An artificial intelligence (AI) software has defeated three world champions in drone racing, a “new milestone,” according to its developers.
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Google unveils ChatGPT rival Genesis, AI enterprise tools
Google unveils powerful new technology with its flagship AI model, "Gemini," custom-built AI chips, an invisible watermark to identify AI artwork, and other large business-driven AI tools for Workspace.
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Next-gen AI drones to rule the sky as USAF prepares $5.8 billion bid
The US Air Force budgeted $5.8 billion for approval in Congress to build 1000-2000 highly advanced AI drones capable of autonomy, interoperability, and “lethality enhancement.” The next-gen jet drones are distinguished from others by their ability to act independently, without a human operator, including the decision to kill.
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Musk's X plans to remove headlines from links to news articles
Elon Musk is pushing to change how news links appear on his social media platform X, formerly called Twitter, in a move that could potentially undermine the ability of news publishers to draw an audience.
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AI mistakes a panda for a gibbon. Why does it matter?
When people talk about faulty AI systems, they often reference a famous panda-gibbon example.
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My 8GB Mac became painfully slow while browsing: here’s what I did
Bloated websites loading dozens of third-party services for tracking and advertising are the main reason I can no longer work with my otherwise speedy Macbook Air M2. It only has 8GB of RAM, and several Chrome tabs are enough to fill those up. But I found a few solutions.
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Anonfiles shuts down, citing user abuse
The file sharing website Anonfiles, launched to allow anonymous data exchanges, said it can no longer deal with the “extreme volume” of users abusing the website.
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Falling prices heat debate: Mac Mini or custom PC for $599
Computer components are currently for sale at never-before-seen prices, making it a perfect time to upgrade your storage drive or memory.
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