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Logitech MX Keys S Review
Logitech MX Keys S Review
Logitech's productivity peripherals have impressed in recent years, with both the Logitech MX Mechanical Keyboard
2023-05-31 19:52
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
New iPhone, new charger: Apple bends to EU rules
A European Union law will require portable devices to have a common charger by 2024.
2023-09-04 22:16
This Polaroid wireless charging stand lets you chat while you charge
This Polaroid wireless charging stand lets you chat while you charge
TL;DR: As of June 8, you can snag a two-pack of Polaroid Fast Wireless Charging
2023-06-08 17:58
Anycubic Kobra 2 Review
Anycubic Kobra 2 Review
As with many hobbies, getting into 3D printing can be intimidating, costly, and time-consuming. But
2023-06-23 01:24
Micron reveals $3.6 bn Japan chip plan after PM meets execs
Micron reveals $3.6 bn Japan chip plan after PM meets execs
Micron said Thursday it will invest $3.6 billion to produce next-generation semiconductors in Japan, after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held talks with some...
2023-05-18 11:19
WhatsApp update changes how billions log in to messaging app
WhatsApp update changes how billions log in to messaging app
WhatsApp is changing the way billions of users log into the messaging app, ditching passwords and two-factor authentication in favour of quicker and more secure passkeys. The move is part of a major shift within the tech industry to move away from decades-old password technology and replace it with the more modern passkey format, which combines biometric information like fingerprints with a simple numeric code in order to identify people. A similar switch was recently announced by Google, which will introduce passkeys to its apps like Maps, Search and YouTube. WhatsApp’s update will only impact Android users to begin with. “Passkeys are a new way to log back into your account,” said Will Cathcart, who heads WhatsApp. “This is a more secure way of confirming it’s really you – and gives you an added layer of security.” WhatsApp is also rolling out self-destructing voice notes to users as part of new measures to improve privacy on the world’s most popular messaging app. The update is currently only available for beta tester users who have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on their phone or computer, though it is expected to eventually be introduced for all users. With more than 2.7 billion users worldwide – the majority of which on Android devices – WhatsApp updates typically need to be introduced gradually in order to make sure any potential security bugs do not have a critical impact. The self-destructing audio messages, first spotted by WhatsApp feature tracker Wabetainfo, is compatible with both Android and iOS users, though no date has been given for when a wider roller out might be expected. WhatsApp does not comment on release schedules for feature updates unless they relate to security. “After sending the voice note with view once mode enabled, you won’t be able to listen to it and the recipient can no longer listen to the voice note after dismissing it,” Wabetainfo noted. “This mode effectively minimises the chances of unauthorised access or later listening, providing a new layer of privacy for sensitive and confidential information.” The latest update follows recently added features like ‘Channels’, which allow people to follow celebrities and companies within the app, and a ‘Create’ button that gives users the ability to make custom art on the platform. The Create feature brings generative artificial intelligence to WhatsApp for the first time, and means users do not require external tools or specific design skills to create the stickers. Instead, the custom stickers can be produced using simple text-based prompts, similar to other AI image generators like Midjourney and OpenAI’s Dall-E. Read More Facebook and Instagram users face monthly fee for ad-free version Meta launches AI chatbots with ‘personalities’ to take on ChatGPT Viral WhatsApp warning of cyberattack targeting Jewish people is fake Amazon trials humanoid robots to see if they can help staff warehouses Tesla’s profits dip as Musk goes on rant about staff working from home
2023-10-19 17:25
Elon Musk launches AI firm xAI as he looks to take on OpenAI
Elon Musk launches AI firm xAI as he looks to take on OpenAI
Elon Musk launched his long-teased artificial intelligence startup xAI on Wednesday, unveiling a team made up of engineers
2023-07-13 01:15
Hurricane-Proofing Buildings Isn’t Enough to Curb Florida’s Storm Losses
Hurricane-Proofing Buildings Isn’t Enough to Curb Florida’s Storm Losses
Since Hurricane Andrew in 1992, Florida has been toughening up building codes and touting them as a way
2023-09-26 18:27
New Rules Added to Warzone 2 Nuke Champion's Quest
New Rules Added to Warzone 2 Nuke Champion's Quest
All players can now obtain a Warzone 2 Nuke Champion's Quest without winning five games in a row until Warzone Season 4 drops.
2023-06-09 00:56
Instagram plans ChatGPT-style AI chatbot with multiple personalities
Instagram plans ChatGPT-style AI chatbot with multiple personalities
Instagram is working on an AI chatbot with 30 different personalities for users to interact with, according to leaks. App researcher Alessandro Paluzzi shared screenshots of the ‘Chat with an AI’ feature, revealing details of an artificial intelligence agent similar to ChatGPT. It offers users the option to ask questions and seek advice, as well as a writing assistance tool for help with composing messages. “Bring AI to your chats for a more fun and engaging experience,” the leaked images of the ‘Chat with an AI’ feature states. “Chat with 30 AI personalities and find which one you like the best.” It is not yet clear when Instagram plans to release the AI chatbot, if at all. The Independent has reached out to Instagram for comment, though the company typically does not speak about unreleased products. Several other social media platforms have already launched similar AI tools, or are rumoured to be working on them. In February, Snapchat unveiled its ‘My AI’ chatbot, which is powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology. The tool can be used to “answer a burning trivia question, offer advice on the perfect gift for your BFF’s birthday, help plan a hiking trip for a long weekend, or suggest what to make for dinner”, according to Snapchat. It was met with skepticism from some users, who reported on social media that they felt uncomfortable sharing their data with the AI chatbot. “I want it gone, remove it,” one user wrote in response to Snapchat’s tweet about the feature, while another asked: “Can we have the option to delete it.” TikTok is also currently testing an in-app chatbot called Tako, which has seen a limited roll out in a few select countries like the Philippines. “Being at the forefront of innovation is core to building the TikTok experience, and we’re always exploring new technologies that add value to our community,” a TikTok spokesperson said. “In select markets, we’re testing new ways to power search and discovery on TikTok, and we look forward to learning from our community as we continue to create a safe place that entertains, inspires creativity and drives culture.” Read More ChatGPT creator says AI ‘superintelligence’ is impossible to stop Meta Ireland to cut about 490 jobs Ukrainian schoolboy to buy home for his mother after selling Minecraft server Here’s what it’s like to use Apple’s new virtual reality headset
2023-06-07 18:28
Twitter's API keeps breaking, even for developers paying $42,000
Twitter's API keeps breaking, even for developers paying $42,000
Twitter's new API may now cost tens of thousands of dollars per month, but the
2023-06-30 06:26
ViaSat-3 Americas satellite faces deployment issue
ViaSat-3 Americas satellite faces deployment issue
Viasat said on Wednesday there was an anomaly during the deployment of its ViaSat-3 Americas satellite in space
2023-07-13 06:19