iOS 18 will feature Thanos-inspired ad removal from the browser
The feature, called Distraction Control, will allow users to remove unwanted elements from web pages with a single tap — it is currently available in the latest iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia developer betas.
OpenAI has developed a tool to detect ChatGPT content with 99.9% accuracy
When OpenAI launched ChatGPT in late 2022, teachers expressed concern that students would use the platform to cheat on assignments and tests. To prevent this, numerous companies have deployed AI-generated content detection tools, but they provide reliable results.
It’s never too late to cancel. Apple’s AI embarrassed itself in beta by playing along with «email» scammers
Apple Intelligence has already appeared in the iOS 18.1 developer beta, but it doesn’t work well.
Blocking can’t work: MP proposes to close Telegram in Ukraine, like «Vkontakte» and «Odnoklassniki»
Ukrainian authorities are once again talking about restricting the operation of the Telegram messenger. As a reminder, at the beginning of the year started discussing the idea of fines and state control over the platform’s activities. Now we are talking about the possible blocking of Telegram in Ukraine.
Google is still without competitors: The New York Times and 13 other top publications blocked access to SearchGPT
SearchGPT from the creators of ChatGPT was positioned as a powerful replacement for Google with artificial intelligenceHowever, some top foreign publications suddenly blocked access to the alternative search engine
Forcing an update: NVIDIA drivers cause «death screen» with Windows 10 and older processors
In February of this year turned out to bethat some older computers cannot run the latest versions of Windows 11 due to the lack of the POPCNT instruction set. Now it’s been reported that Windows 10 users are also experiencing the POPCNT issue, and the cause is NVIDIA graphics drivers.
The aggressor state has forged the application «Reserve+», — Ministry of Defense of Ukraine
Kateryna Chernogorenko, Deputy Minister of Defense of Ukraine, said that Russians are distributing counterfeit «Reserve+».
Who created the BSOD? Windows developer reveals 30-year-old mystery «blue screen of death»
In the second half of July large-scale failure of CrowdStrike hit Windows and a lot of businesses around the world. Many people have seen the «blue screen of death» — Microsoft developer told his story.
Turkey blocks Instagram without explanation — Media link the decision to the assassination of a Hamas leader
The day before, the country criticized Instagram for massively deleting posts expressing condolences on the death of Hamas leader Ismail Ghani.
Google Maps will show what the area looked like in the 1900s — 18th century is next
Google has announced a new feature called Google Maps AR Experience. It will show what the area was like in the 1900s. AR Experience will also offer interactive maps that contain more information about the history of prominent places.
«Update data — does not mean not registering». Why does the TCC fine even those who have registered in «Reserve+»?
Application «Reserve+» — is only an opportunity to update contact information in electronic register «Oberig». This is not registration with the military registration and enlistment office or obtaining a military ID card, so fines may be imposed. This was stated by MP Oleksandr Fediyenko.
Telegram introduces app store and improved built-in browser
Telegram is improving the user experience by adding a new way of interacting with the browser and the Mini App Store for native apps.
Google advertised a fake Google Authenticator website with phishing
Google has faced a serious security problem with its advertising platform. Attackers are creating fake Google Authenticator ads that actually distribute DeerStealer malware that can steal users’ confidential information.
A blow to overbuying. «Ukrzaliznytsia» introduces verification through «Diia.Signature» for ticket purchases
«Ukrzaliznytsia» has decided to scale the experience with access to international tickets only for verified users. How notes the company’s press service, starting from August 1, 2024, tickets for flights #19/20 Kyiv – Chełm – Kyiv, #23/24 Kyiv – Chełm – Kyiv, #51/52 Kyiv – Przemyśl – Kyiv, #89/90 Kyiv…
A new life for Skype: Microsoft removes ads and adds artificial intelligence
Microsoft has launched a Skype for Windows 11 update in an effort to bring back the glory days of this once-popular video calling app. The company is removing ads and simplifying the interface to attract users again.
Epic Games CEO says Apple’s Find My — feature is «creepy surveillance technology» that shouldn’t exist
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has criticized Apple’s Find My («Locator») service because of the ability to track other people. This is how he reacted in service X to the news about Find My from 9to5mac. Although the original news was not about security issues at all, but about the fact that the service works in all countries of the world…
A military registration document with a QR code can be issued through «Action». How to do it?
A military registration document from the Register of Conscripts, Persons Liable for Military Service and Reservists can now be obtained on the «Diia» portal. This eliminates the need to go to the relevant institution and waste time in queues.
Pixel 8 Pro has received an unofficial mod that fixes a long-standing problem with display flickering
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a reliable smartphone with a great display. But it’s not very comfortable for users who are sensitive to the PWM refresh rate used on many modern displays. For some people, the low PWM frequency makes the smartphone display unusable altogether. Thanks to the new modification, this problem can be fixed.
Instagram bloggers can create chatbots to respond to messages from followers
The next time you message an author on Instagram — know that artificial intelligence can communicate with you.
Elon Musk published a deepfake of Kamala Harris’ video on X: it violates the platform’s rules
Elon Musk posted a fake campaign video of Kamala Harris on his social network X without noting that it was an altered video. This violates the rules of the social network.
Google Chrome suddenly «forgot» passwords of 17 million Windows users — and didn’t want to share them anymore
The incident occurred last week and lasted almost 18 hours until the company fixed the problem on July 25.
«Nova Poshta» added the «Tipping» — function to the app for couriers, contact center and branch employees
The new option, according to the press service of «Nova Poshta», will help to thank employees for pleasant and high-quality service with an online payment.
Pixel 9 will be able to add people to group photos using artificial intelligence
Google continues to blur the line between reality and virtuality with its new Pixel 9 smartphone.
Windows 11 made friends with Android: direct access to smartphone files via Explorer
Microsoft has begun testing a new way to access an Android smartphone directly from Windows Explorer 11. Windows Insider program members can already test this new feature, which allows you to wirelessly browse folders and files on your Android phone.
Hackers massively spoof UKR.NET and other services for phishing purposes — how to avoid data theft
In July, cybercrime in Ukraine intensified significantly. Hackers are hunting for personal data of citizens — for this purpose, in particular, they have faked the website UKR.NET
Google «pumped» Gemini: more tokens, a Ukrainian app, and an anti-hallucination feature
Google has announced a major Gemini update that should make artificial intelligence an even more convenient assistant.
Google Drive adds automatic subtitles to video files
Google is introducing a new feature that automatically creates subtitles for video files uploaded to Google Drive using speech recognition technology.
Shut down Google — OpenAI launches SearchGPT search engine
OpenAI has announced its entry into the search market and launch SearchGPT is an AI-based search engine with real-time access to information on the Internet.
Adobe executive compares hidden subscription fees to heroin — also hard to get off «get off»
Adobe’s controversial practice of penalizing customers who terminate their subscriptions early is a result of the company’s dependence on this form of revenue, the FTC says. According to the US regulator, the company recognizes this.
Google ex-engineer launches WebXray search engine — it will show you which sites are tracking you
The new tool aims to increase the transparency of online tracking and help people better protect their privacy online.
CrowdStrike sent affected teammates and partners $10 Uber Eats gift cards — they turned out to be canceled
The company CrowdStrike which failed to update disabled millions of computers around the world, has offered some of those affected an Uber Eats card. And guess what? The cards don’t work.
A free online service for real estate valuation has been launched in Ukraine. How does it work?
State Property Fund of Ukraine launched an online service that will help you quickly and free of charge get a certificate of the value of your property
Outdated software, but not Windows 3.1 — a report about an airline that resisted Crowdstrike turned out to be «trolling»
Earlier it was reported that the American airline Southwest Airlines avoided Crowdstrike failure thanks to Windows 3.1. According to the source of the message, «it was trolling» — there is no such data in fact.
Apple Maps officially goes online — 10 years after its debut
From now on, Apple maps will be available in a web version on mobile and desktop browsers — starting Wednesday, the option works as a beta on the website beta.maps.apple.com.
«Diia» allows you to send complaints about poor connection — even offline
The Minister of Digital Transformation Mykhailo Fedorov announced the possibility to report the lack of connection in the «Diia» app. It will work even when offline.
The instrument that searched for galaxies now works as a deep-field detector
They say that the eyes are the mirror of the soul. Now, researchers claim that they can also be a reliable means of detecting deepfakes. To do this, they would also need to take the tools used to study galaxies and look into the eyeballs with them. It’s all about how light is reflected in the eyes, says Adedjumoke Owolabi, a master’s…
CrowdStrike internal research — 8.5 million computers crash caused by 40 KB file
CrowdStrike has published a post incident review (PIR) regarding a faulty update that disabled 8.5 million computers. The problem is blamed on a testing program.
Defense Ministry top manager: the app «Army+» is 85% ready, and the electronic summons — this is «a horror story from Rusni»
Electronic subpoenas are not currently planned in «Reserve+», as they will not be a «miracle solution».
A new level of creativity: artificial intelligence in Photoshop is now able to create images based on text descriptions
Adobe has begun the wide deployment of a new feature based on generative artificial intelligence in its Photoshop graphics editor. It is about creating images based on text descriptions using the Firefly model. This feature was announced in April of this year.
An Israeli startup prevented the most expensive deal in Google’s history. What happened?
The agreement between Google and Wiz was estimated at $23 billion — and it was to become the most expensive in the history of the search giant.
Not just Windows: CrowdStrike antivirus also causes a critical Linux kernel crash
Last week, the world was shaken large-scale computer failure. Due to the “blue screen of death” and cyclic reboots of Windows, computers in many organizations, including banks, transport and financial companies, etc. stopped functioning. Later, it turned out that the culprit was not Windows, but the CrowdStrike Falcon Sensor corporate…
Apple TV+ gets fewer views in a month than Netflix in a day — but still invests billions in original shows
Despite the fact that Apple spends billions of dollars a year on developing original series, according to a recent report, they attract only 0.2% of TV viewership in the United States.
The Ministry of Digital Transformation says that e-booking in Diia «takes» — an hour to make a decision and book for 34+ thousand employees per week
From July 17, on the portal «Дія» electronic booking service was launchedand now the head of the Ministry of Digital Transformation has shared the first results.
Goodbye, Samsung Messages: what app will replace it in Galaxy smartphones
Many Android smartphones come with Google Messages as the default messaging app. But Samsung has long been going its own way and installing Samsung Messages. Now the situation is changing as the company has announced a switch to a new pre-loaded messaging app.
Google Chrome now automatically searches for «gluttonous» tabs with the ability to close them
The Google Chrome browser has been given the ability to «fix» the problem with tabs that consume a lot of resources. If performance issues are detected, a window with a list of tabs and the «Fix» button will appear.
Windows 3.1 saved an American airline from CrowdStrike
Southwest Airlines, the fourth largest airline in the United States, was hardly affected by the CrowdStrike — problem due to the use of Windows 3.1. The chaos occurred only on airlines that used current Windows.
Apple iPhone or Android? Documents from Cellebrite, which hacked Trump attacker’s phone, show which is safer
Internal documents of Cellebrite — an Israeli security company whose programs are used by intelligence agencies to hack Apple iPhones and Android have been leaked. The leak shows which smartphones it can (or cannot) unlock.
Microsoft advises restarting computer 15 times to remove «blue screen of death» CrowdStrike on Windows
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Farewell to goo.gl: link shortening service will go into oblivion in August 2025
Google continues to systematically reduce the list of services it offers to users. In the spring of 2019, the company announced about the closure of the Google URL Shortener service (goo.gl), which was launched 10 years before. And now we know when it will finally stop working.
Not now, Intel! Processor maker launches poll about «favorite computer era» in the midst of a major IT outage
As the world tries to overcome the consequences of a disruption caused by a bug in the CrowdStrike antivirus update, Intel launches a poll about its favorite computer era.
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