Google has scheduled the presentation of Pixel 9 and Pixel Watch 3 for August 13
Google has announced that its annual Pixel event will take place on August 13. This is incredibly early for 2024, as Made by Google usually takes place in October.
Updated: Durov boasts that Telegram employs «about 30 engineers» ─ security experts call this a «red flag» for users
Last weekend, X (formerly Twitter) posted a video of a recent interview with Telegram founder Pavel Durov. In the video, Durov tells Tucker Carlson that he is the only product manager in the company and that he only employs «about 30 engineers».
What happened to Facebook? Meta social networks are drowning in fakes, and generated photos are labeled as real
You’ve probably come across posts on Facebook lately asking you to like your handsome brothers fighting for Ukraine or your grandmother who tied up the tankand baked the world’s largest cake — and if you are familiar with the art of neural networks, you can easily recognize a fake. However, tens of thousands of users actually believe…
Federal Google Pixel owners must update their smartphones within 10 days or stop using them - US government demand
The update for Google Pixel smartphones released earlier this month received a large number of security fixes. Among them was the zero-day vulnerability CVE-2024-32896. Google labeled it as «high risk» and warned users that this vulnerability could be exploited by attackers to attack the device.
Microsoft Defender antivirus marks a text file with the words «This content is no longer available» in English as a Trojan
Microsoft Defender, Windows’ built-in antivirus, is considered reliable enough that the average user does not need a third-party program. Error, detected by Twitter user X yappy, demonstrates that sometimes Defender is overzealous in its function.
Apple becomes the first company to be accused of violating the EU Digital Markets Act
Apple’s App Store policy violates the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which aims to promote competition, regulators said in a preliminary ruling on Monday. The European Commission has also launched a new investigation into Apple’s support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe, including the core technology fees it charges…
Ratel RAT ransomware attacks old Android smartphones, encrypting data and demanding ransom
Cybercriminals have started attacking older Android devices using open source malware called Ratel RAT. In fact, it is a type of Android ransomware that encrypts or deletes data, locks the device, and demands payment on Telegram.
Pixel smartphones will get Adaptive Thermal feature to solve overheating problems
Modern Android smartphones have built-in features designed to prevent the phone from overheating and being exposed to high temperatures. Users are alerted when a heat problem occurs, and Pixel smartphones slow down certain functions, such as charging speed, and in the event of overheating, the phone automatically shuts down to avoid serious damage.…
Perplexity artificial intelligence started hallucinating about mushrooms instead of summarizing simple text
Perplexity, the artificial intelligence model that has attracted hundreds of millions of dollars from bigwigs like Jeff Bezos, takes «hallucinations» AI to the next level. The Perplexity-based search engine, designed to compete with Google, has a strong tendency to come up with inventions that seem to come out of nowhere and are not driven by the…
Huawei has announced its own programming language Cangjie
During the HDC 2024 developer conference, Huawei introduced its own Cangjie programming language. This language is positioned as a next-generation solution for smart applications for all scenarios.
US bans Kaspersky Lab software and business — some operations will be available until September 29
Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) of the U.S. Department of Commerce announced to prohibit Kaspersky Lab, Inc. a US subsidiary of the Russian software manufacturer, from directly or indirectly providing anti-virus software and cybersecurity products or services in the United States or to US persons. The prohibition applies to branches,…
YouTube on iOS will ask for tracking permission to show more personalized ads
Starting with iOS 14.5, Apple required app developers to notify users about broader tracking so that they could opt-in or opt-out. In 2021, Google apps have stopped certain tracking methods (IDFA) to comply and do not have to show this notification. However, YouTube will soon start asking iOS users if they want to enable «more personalized ads»…
Most VPN programs do not work on Copilot+ PC - native Arm versions are required
The first Copilot+ PC systems have begun to hit the market, and gradually we are beginning to learn details about them that were not announced by computer or processor manufacturers. This time, we’ll talk about VPNs.
Up to 100 messages as one — Viber has launched a feature «chat summary» based on OpenAI technology
A new feature in Viber will allow you not to read dozens of messages in group chats, but simply view the summary.
Army+ from the Ministry of Defense — a chatbot has been launched to advise the military and persons liable for military service in Telegram
The Ministry of Defense has launched the Army+ chatbot, which is positioned as a consultant for people liable for military service, the military and their families.
YouTube cancels Premium subscriptions purchased via VPN using cheaper Ukrainian prices
YouTube doesn’t just encourage users to upgrade to a Premium subscription instead of using ad blockersand takes steps to ensure that subscriptions are priced correctly – without taking advantage of cheaper regional prices in other countries.
Confidential AMD data is being sold on a hacker forum - the company has launched an investigation into a possible hack
AMD is investigating whether it has become a victim of a cyberattack. The investigation began after an attacker posted allegedly stolen data from AMD for sale on a hacker forum. He claims that the lot contains information about AMD employees, financial documents, and confidential information.
TikTok suddenly launched a new social network Whee — the app appeared on Google Play without an announcement
As it turns out, the creators of TikTok, the hugely popular app for short videos, have been working on a new app called Whee, which is already available on Google Play.
YouTube launches its own fact-checking system — users will be able to add notes to disinformation in videos
The YouTube team has launched a new experiment to combat the spread of fake news and disinformation on the platform.
Reserve+ has been updated: military registration document with QR code and online data correction without a visit to the TCC
As of today, the Reserve+ app now has an electronic military registration document that has the same legal force as a paper document.
Chrome on Android can now read web pages aloud
Google is starting to roll out a new feature in the Chrome mobile browser on Android called Listen to this page. As the name implies, it can read aloud a webpage opened in the browser.
Hello, computer! Apple will allow you to rename Siri via Vocal Shortcuts in iOS 18
Apple has added the Vocal Shortcuts accessibility feature to iOS 18, and users who have tested the beta version have found that it can be used to assign a new wake-up word to Siri.
The 1969 computer game Lunar Lander with text output received a patch from a retired programmer
Retired programmer Martin C. Martin discovered a bug in the original physics code of the 1969 computer game Lunar Lander. Created by then 17-year-old high school student Jim Storer, this «prototype» game only displayed textual status updates on a teletype. In fact, the game is a space simulator.
Windows 11 «eats up» CPU power again — Microsoft knows, but hasn't done anything yet
The June builds of Windows 11 Insider suffer from increased CPU usage, and there is no solution to this problem yet. Insider program members suspect Microsoft Cross Device Service, a program that interacts between smartphones and PCs, of being responsible. Microsoft is aware of the problem, but hasn’t fixed it in over a week.
Pixel Camera 9.4 — manual lens selection on Pixel 6 Pro and 7 Pro and Fold, improved HDR+ released
The June Android Feature Drop brings updates to Google’s proprietary camera. Among other things, the Pixel Camera 9.4 app for Pixel 6/7 Pro and Fold now has a lens section with manual settings.
Suddenly, «Kateryna» — is coming. Ukraine has launched an app to protect women from «idiots»
The program with the beautiful name «Kateryna» was created as an opportunity to call a mobile response team in dangerous situations
Destroyed 180 servers with scripts from Google — fired employee caused $600,000 in losses
Kandula Nagaraju, a 39-year-old Indian citizen who worked for NCS (National Computer Systems) in Singapore, was sentenced to two years and eight months in prison after a court found him guilty of unauthorized access to computers. As reported by CNAKandula accessed his former employer’s systems for several months after he was fired. He…
iOS 18 will allow you to pay with Apple Pay in third-party browsers on Mac and Windows PCs
Apple Pay options will be available in more browsers (not just Safari) on computers.
YouTube tests experimental features: video search with Google Lens, channel QR codes, and AI chat summaries
The YouTube team shared information about some experimental features that are being tested on the platform. These features are usually available for a short period of time and only to a small group of people.
PS5 owners will be able to join Discord calls directly from their console - Sony has released an update
Sony is improving Discord integration on PS5 so that users can join voice calls directly from the console. Support for Discord on PS5 currently requires users to manually transfer a call to the console using the Discord app on their mobile phone or PC. However, with the update, Discord integrates directly into the PS5 panel so that you can quickly…
«The most advanced» Stability AI model scared the network with images of mutant humans — but fingers are in place
Recently, Stability AI released its new Stable Diffusion 3 Medium image generation model, which it advertised as «the most advanced» — but limitations in the neural network training data led to a problem in reproducing human anatomy.
Xbox update improves work with background images, controllers, and allows you to save more than one Wi-Fi network
Microsoft has released an Xbox update that lets you view game images on any Xbox Home background. This means you’ll continue to see your dynamic or plain background when you’re not scrolling through different games.
YouTube is testing server-side ad integration to better counter ad blockers
The developer of SponsorBlock, an extension designed to skip sponsored video segments, said that YouTube is experimenting with server-side ad integration.
Apple did not pay OpenAI for ChatGPT in iOS 18 because «advertising is more valuable than cash»
On Monday at WWDC 2024, Apple finally confirmed rumors of a potential partnership with OpenAI and announced the integration of ChatGPT into iOS 18. The details of the deal are now available.
Wi-Fi vulnerability in Windows allows malicious attacks to be carried out completely unnoticed without logging into the network
Microsoft recently closed a security gap in the Windows Wi-Fi driver. The exploit would allow attackers to run malicious code on vulnerable systems via Wi-Fi. The vulnerability specifically affects Windows 10 and Windows 11, as well as all versions of Windows Server since 2008. An attacker does not need to have access to the target computer to…
Spotify will add lossless (Hi-Fi, lossless music) this year in a new tariff for +$5 — insider
According to an insider, Spotify will introduce a new, more expensive premium subscription plan this year that will finally include lossless digital music is available. Users will pay at least $5 more for better quality audio and new playlist creation and library management tools.
The website EpicDB leaked a lot of information about unannounced games: The Last of Us Part II on PC, Turok, Final Fantasy IX Remake, etc.
The SteamDB service provides a lot of useful information about games for both ordinary players and industry and media representatives. This is a treasure trove of data that has been connected to the Steam API for years and has been collecting statistics that stem from a relatively transparent platform.
«China may put pressure». Ukraine demands to ban TikTok
On the website «Electronic petitions» Cabinet of Ministers registered a proposal to ban TikTok in Ukraine. Among the main reasons for the need to block the social network are China’s control over it, which helps Russia in its war with Ukraine, and the ease with which disinformation is spread on it.
Apple ID is renamed Apple Account
Apple is changing the name of Apple accounts from Apple ID to (perhaps simpler) Apple Account. These changes occur with the release of new versions of the company’s operating systems.
iOS 18 and macOS 15 now have the Rotate Wi-Fi Address feature to limit device tracking
In new operating systems iOS 18, iPadOS 18 and macOS 15 Sequoia the company has replaced the Private Wi-Fi Address option with a new feature called Rotate Wi-Fi Address. It is designed to minimize the possibility of tracking.
Elon Musk will ban Apple devices in his companies if there is something from OpenAI at the OS level — «They sell you for nothing»
Elon Musk said he would ban Apple devices in his companies if the iPhone manufacturer integrates OpenAI products at the operating system level. The billionaire said this wrote in a series of posts on X.
Apple Genmoji, «smart Siri» and partnership with OpenAI — artificial intelligence finally «landed» in Cupertino
As expected, a significant part of the announcements at Apple WWDC 2024 was devoted to artificial intelligence, although the company abandoned the term and instead used «Apple Intelligence» when talking about machine learning-based features.
Apple announces macOS 15 Sequoia with Apple Intelligence, iPhone mirroring, and cross-platform Passwords
In addition to iOS 18 Apple has also officially announced macOS 15 Sequoia. One of the most notable innovations in this OS is Apple Intelligence, a set of AI functions that work on iPhone, iPad, and iOS.
Apple has added a calculator to the new iPadOS 18 for the first time in 14 years — it supports handwriting
Apple unveiled iPadOS 18 at WWDC 2024. The update will be available in the fall, the developer beta will be available from today, and the public beta will be available next month.
Apple announces iOS 18 with new customization options, updated Photos, and game mode
During the keynote speech at WWDC, Apple announced the next version of its mobile operating system for iPhone – iOS 18. Vice President of Software Craig Federighi demonstrated a number of innovations.
Apple announces watchOS 11 — training mode, new health features, and interactive notifications
At WWDC 2024, Apple announced watchOS 11, the latest version of its smartwatch platform.
«Action» will send notifications to relatives about the status of prisoners of war
Unfortunately, during the war, Ukraine’s defenders are killed, captured, or go missing. Often, the invaders take advantage of the longing and despair of relatives of Ukrainian prisoners of war and send messages to the prisoners’ relatives with offers to pay money to «speed up» the exchange. Or they spread false information, imitating…
Security researchers falsely reported a vulnerability in Office 2007 and then spent days overtime looking for a new one to avoid losing their jobs
Greg Linares shared a funny story on X about how he and his teammates announced a major zero-day vulnerability in Office 2007. However, it turned out that it was a mistake on their part. To save their reputations, their jobs, and possibly even their business, they had to scramble to find the real bug. It happened in late 2006, when Linares was…
Apple is likely to introduce a new Passwords app next week
Apple plans to introduce a new app called Passwords that will help users manage their authentication information. The presentation will reportedly take place during next week’s Worldwide Developers Conference event.
Netflix is testing the biggest redesign of its TV app in 10 years
Netflix has started rolling out the first major update to its TV app in a decade. The proposed interface changes are designed to help viewers decide what they want to watch faster.
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