Category: Everything Else
Google and the EU’s DMA
In a world where your every click, search, and scroll is a breadcrumb leading back to you, big players like Google hold more power than you might realize. It’s 2024, and Google is back in the news, this time for tweaking its online search results. Why? Well, it’s all thanks to the European Union’s new tech rules, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These rules are like a referee in a game where Google’s been both a player and a scorekeeper.
Apple’s Sideloading Shift: A Tech Game Changer for EU iOS Users
In a pivotal move, Apple, the tech giant renowned for its walled-garden ecosystem, is poised to open the gates. The buzz in the tech community is palpable: sideloading, a term that might sound like jargon, is set to become a household word among iOS users in the European Union. But what exactly is sideloading, and why is it stirring up such a commotion?
Apple’s Strategic Pivot: Removing Blood-Oxygen Sensors from Watches Amid Patent Dispute
In a move that underscores the complex interplay of technology, law, and business, Apple is reportedly planning to remove the blood-oxygen sensors from some of its Apple Watches. This decision, seemingly a strategic sidestep, aims to avoid a looming U.S. ban amidst a heated patent dispute.
Navigating the Rough Waters of AI and Copyright: The New York Times vs. OpenAI and Microsoft
Just today, I stumbled upon a piece of news that’s as intriguing as it is complex. Picture this: The New York Times, a giant in the world of news, is taking on two tech behemoths, OpenAI and Microsoft. Why, you ask? Well, it’s all about copyright infringement, and the plot is thicker than a bowl of oatmeal.
Amazon’s Latest Prime Video Move: A Step Too Far?
I recently received an email from Amazon that really got my gears grinding. It was about a big change to Prime Video, and trust me, it’s not the kind of news you’d welcome with open arms. From January 29, 2024, Prime Video is going to have ads. Yes, you read that right – ads in a service we’re already paying for. And here’s the kicker: if you want to keep your viewing experience ad-free, you’ll have to shell out an additional $2.99 every month.
Dissecting Meta’s Newest Venture: Threads – The Twitter Rival
Curious minds are buzzing around Meta’s newest venture: Threads. This Twitter-competitor is yet another addition to Meta’s social media empire and our readers have been itching to know more. What is Threads? How does it work? And how does it compete with Twitter? Rest assured, we’ve got the answers.
AI Apocalypse: Is It Reality or Just Another Science Fiction Tale?
The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has stoked fears of an impending technological apocalypse, with some proponents envisioning machines outpacing human capabilities, defying control, and becoming too formidable to disable. So, are these fears grounded in reality or are they merely the ramblings of overactive imaginations?
Mastering macOS: A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Power User
Apple’s macOS is lauded for its intuitive user interface, offering even the most novice users a comfortable and easy computing experience. However, beneath this user-friendly facade lies an extensive ecosystem of features and tools that, when properly utilized, can significantly enhance productivity and streamline workflows. This guide will serve as your roadmap in your journey to becoming a power user of the Mac, providing you with an in-depth look at the strategies and techniques you’ll need to harness the full potential of your Mac.
Midi Touchbar: Finally, A Use For The Touchbar
At the intersection of technology and creativity, there’s a marvelous playground where one can find a multitude of novel applications. One such entrant is ‘Midi Touchbar’, an innovative application crafted by the inventive mind(s?) of Urban Lienert. The brilliance of this application is that it pushes the boundaries of traditional musical composition and performance by reimagining the utilization of our everyday tech gadgets.
Apple’s iOS 17 Expands Visual Lookup to Diagnose Car Issues
Apple’s forthcoming iOS 17 software update includes significant enhancements to its Visual Lookup feature, broadening its ability to recognize various symbols present on your car’s dashboard. This comes as part of a series of upgrades designed to improve the usefulness and convenience of this feature.
Reddit API Controversy Intensifies as Moderators Counter with Subreddit Demonetization
The dispute concerning Reddit’s API continues to escalate, with moderators resorting to a novel form of protest: devising a straightforward method to demonetize their subreddits, thereby preventing the company from earning revenue through them.
iPadOS 17 Amplifies Stage Manager’s Functionality, Yet A Few Elements Still Fall Short
Apple introduced Stage Manager last year, an effort to cater to iPad users seeking a desktop-like, multi-window experience. While the Stage Manager’s debut provided this feature, it did so with notable limitations. With the advent of iPadOS 17, Stage Manager has shown significant improvement, although certain aspects leave room for longing.
Meta’s ‘Voicebox’ AI Can Imitate Human Voices, But Public Release Withheld Due to Misuse Concerns
The social media giant, Meta, recently unveiled a revolutionary AI model designed to reproduce human voices. Named ‘Voicebox’, the multilingual model is capable of speaking six languages. In a remarkable technological stride, this innovation has brought a new dimension to generative AI for speech. Despite this significant advancement, Meta has chosen not to release this model publicly, primarily due to concerns over potential misuse and misapplication of the technology.
Elon Musk Announces Twitter’s New Frontier: A Video App for Smart TVs
Greetings, Internet Patrollers! We’re back with yet another tech scoop. Tesla CEO, SpaceX’s chief, and Twitter owner Elon Musk recently declared at the VivaTech conference in Paris that a Twitter video app for smart TVs is on the horizon. This piece of news has stirred up quite the buzz in the tech world, as the app will provide a direct link between the social media platform and our living rooms.
Binance.US Puts Dollar Deposits on Ice: Crypto Exchange Reels from SEC Lawsuit
Good day, fellow Internet Patrollers! Today, we’ve got news from the realm of cryptocurrency, and it’s making quite a splash. Binance.US, the American subsidiary of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange, Binance, has suspended U.S. dollar deposits in anticipation of its banking partners ceasing transactions. This drastic action comes on the heels of a lawsuit launched by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) earlier this week.