Some iPhone 14 users say the crash detection feature has triggered false alarms and called 911 during rollercoaster rides or after a phone drop while driving
Apple's crash detection for the iPhone 14 and new Apple Watch models can alert 911 and emergency contacts in the event of a collision.
Global PC shipments declined 15% YoY to 74.3M units in Q3 2022; Lenovo, HP, and Dell declined YoY by 16%, 28%, and 21%, respectively, while Apple was up 40%
Declines continued for the traditional PC market as global shipments totaled 74.3 million units during the third quarter of 2022 …
At least two TwitchCon attendees say they were severely injured, one with a broken back, after using Lenovo and Intel's foam pit scattered over bare concrete
SAN DIEGO — At least two TwitchCon attendees said they were severely injured after they participated in an interactive exhibit …
Intel confirms its proprietary UEFI code appears to have been leaked by a third party; the Alder Lake BIOS source code was leaked to 4chan and GitHub
Hack's perpetrator and origins remain unknown. — We recently broke the news that Intel's Alder Lake BIOS source code had been leaked …
PayPal says a policy update proposing levying a $2,500 fine for “sending, posting, or [publishing]” misinformation contained “incorrect information”
PayPal Holdings Inc. said it has no intention of fining customers for spreading misinformation …
A look at the history of online content moderation, which has become a top culture war issue since the 2016 election and is the subject of multiple court cases
Online content moderation wasn't always a partisan issue. That began to change in 2016. — Early last year …
German media reports the government plans to dismiss cybersecurity chief Arne Schoenbohm over possible contacts with Russian security services
German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser wants to dismiss the country's cybersecurity chief due to possible contacts with people involved …
Days after Celsius shared all of its users' names and transaction histories in a bankruptcy filing, a website launches that lists who likely lost the most money
Using data likely pulled from its bankruptcy filing, a new tool now shows exactly how much different users lost following Celsius' collapse.
An interview with YouTuber Christopher Slayton, aka ChrisDaCow, on building the entire observable universe in Minecraft over nearly two months
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Samsung announces the first third-party TV makers to ship with its Linux-based Tizen OS in Europe and Australasia in 2022
Samsung has confirmed the first third-party smart TV makers to ship with its Tizen operating system (OS), with several manufacturers preparing to launch Tizen-powered TVs this year across Europe and A...
TSMC reports Q3 revenue rose 48% YoY to ~$19.4B, beating ~$19B estimates, as Micron, Kioxia, Samsung, and others report faltering sales and weakening demand
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. reported higher-than-expected quarterly revenue, signaling the chip giant is benefiting …
A Dutch court says tracking a remote worker via webcam is an unreasonable intrusion, awarding him €75K after his US employer fired him for having his webcam off
Experts paint a dire picture for China's semiconductor industry and AI development after the US announced new export controls on chips and chipmaking tech
Google plans to shutter its Assistant Driving Mode Dashboard, announced in 2019, on November 21; Maps for Android's car-optimized UI will remain
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How virtual influencers are gaining popularity in China amid a celebrity crackdown; research predicts the industry will go from ~$870M in 2021 to ~$6.7B in 2025
Computer-generated avatars are a safer option as Beijing cracks down on human celebrities — China's celebrity influencers Viya … Tweets: @changeist , @mattnavarra , @astaniscia86 , @edwardwhitenz , ...
How the BBC's archive team is using tech to help digitize, catalog, and publish 23PB+ of content, including random clips that go viral on social media
Simon Usborne / The Guardian : Tweets: @boxtastic , @greg_jenner , @katebevan , @garybrannan , @beebsymca , @kerriganagain , @r_ibeka , @corvus67 , @susborne , and @matlock See also Mediagazer Tweets...
Sources: Istanbul-based delivery startup Getir is in advanced talks to acquire Berlin-based Gorillas in a cash and equity deal; Getir raised $768M in March
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GIF, once called “the file format of the internet generation”, is declining in use as young users say GIFs are “cringe” and MP4 videos make the format outdated
A look at efforts in the EU and US to make tech and streaming companies pay telecom operators for investments that the operators are making in their networks
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A look at BookScan, a subscription service for book sales data, exclusive to publishing executives, and its open-access alternative Post45 Data Collective
Source: Instagram removed 705 posts without moderator oversight flagged by Amit Malviya, who runs Indian nationalist party BJP's IT Cell, as part of XCheck
Seven posts by satirical account @cringearchivist were removed without any verification because the head of the BJP's … Tweets: @aroondeep , @therealnaomib , @jahnavi_sen , @baxiabhishek , @sharadragh...
A look at Dance Diffusion, an AI music generator aiming to overcome the limitations of other open-source audio tools, and legal issues with AI-generated music
An analysis of Pornhub's transparency reports shows the site removed 8,547 pieces of content in 2021, down 98% YoY, after adding an uploader verification tool
GiveDirectly and Google.org are using AI mapping and satellite imagery to find low-income hurricane survivors in Puerto Rico and Florida and send cash payments
Indonesia's patchwork data security approach has resulted in several large-scale data leaks; experts say the personal data protection bill is a temporary fix
A profile of Akili, which makes a US FDA-cleared game designed to treat ADHD in children; Akili raised $160M+ after going public via a SPAC deal in August 2022
Critics say the California Age-Appropriate Design Code Act, a digital privacy law for minors, could lead to invasive age verification methods like face-scanning
Shopify's new AI commerce stack
Their VP of Product digs into just-launched products to help entrepreneurs and developers build with the latest AI.
Email fatigue is real: Here's how smart email tools help you regain control
Picture this: It's Monday morning. You walk into the office feeling energized and ready to take on the week.
Protecting your Cloud Applications Data
Backing up Office 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox & Box data is critical to preventing data loss or corruption, complying with laws and avoiding critical downtime in case of a disaster.