Month: April 2024
US and UK sign deal to partner on AI research
The US and UK governments have announced a partnership to advance the safety testing of AI technology. Both nations will work together to develop tests for the most advanced AI models by sharing information, capabilities and expertise on AI, as part of the commitments made at the November 2023 AI…
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Will the Apple antitrust case affect your phone’s security?
Of all the allegations that the Department of Justice has laid at Apple’s door, the most contentious is perhaps its salvo over security and privacy. Apple has warned that if the DOJ gets its way, Apple products — especially the iPhone — will be less secure for users. Meanwhile, the…
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I’m a New Homeowner. An App Called Thumbtack Has Become a Lifesaver for Me
Your house doesn’t come with an instruction manual. This US-only app makes managing problems, maintenance, and future projects less stressful. Source
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Telegram takes on WhatsApp with business-focused features
Telegram isn't quite as widely used as WhatsApp, but businesses can now add it as a communication option for their customers if they want to. Anybody on the messaging app can now convert their account into a business account to get access to features designed to make it easier for…
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How Meta’s global head of safety approaches online age verification
Illustration: Nick Barclay / The Verge “The ability to know somebody’s age and try to protect privacy at the same time can be challenging,” says Meta’s Global Head of Safety Antigone Davis. Meta has been advocating for app store operators like Apple and Google to be in charge of verifying…
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Apple reportedly won’t bring iPadOS 18 to three iPads, but there’s better news for iPhones
If you’ve been holding onto an older iPad then this might be the year to upgrade, as not only are we expecting to see the iPad Pro 2024, the iPad Air 6, the iPad 11, and the iPad mini 7, but Apple apparently won’t bring iPadOS 18 to three existing…
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