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Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai has sent a letter to Google’s employees to celebrate the company’s 25th birthday and lay out visions for the future. Sergey Brin and Larry Page founded Google on September 4, 1998. The company is now far beyond a simple Internet search engine and offers a wide range of products and online …
Czytaj dalej „Alphabet CEO celebrates Google turning 25 years old”
Almost all companies globally provide their customers with support on social media or online chatbots. However, Apple is reportedly going in the opposite direction and wants to eliminate customer support on its social media accounts and Support Community. As reported by MacRumors, citing sources familiar with the matter, Apple will soon stop supporting its customers …
Czytaj dalej „Apple wants to ditch customer support on social media”
The latest update Google realseed for Android Runtime (ART) can significantly increase the app launch speed on the operating system. ART also received the ability to update itself through the Google Play system independently. A faster app launch significantly impacts user experience, and it has been a competitive edge for Apple since the first iOS …
Czytaj dalej „Android Runtime is now 30% faster thanks to the latest update”
Amazon has reportedly started testing a new star rating system in specific regions. However, this new system is drawing criticism for being confusing. Critics argue that it makes it hard for buyers to see how a product ranks on the platform. Android Police spotted the new star rating system in Amazon’s mobile app in India, …
Czytaj dalej „Amazon started testing a new star rating system, but it's already confusing”
The former head of Google, Eric Schmidt, is now in charge of an AI startup that is focused on biotech and scientific research. Schmidt’s new company will be a non-profit. Eric Schmidt has previously warned about the dangers of unregulated AI and how it can affect the 2024 election. He said AI could turn the …
Czytaj dalej „Ex-Google CEO Eric Schmidt launches AI startup”
NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang believes AI-powered chips can reinvent computers, and AI platforms are the future of computing, The Street reports. AI is pegging itself as an integral part of everyday life, and its scope is remarkably growing. It is changing the meaning and nature of every device we already know, and computers won’t be …
Czytaj dalej „AI-powered chips would reinvent computers, NVIDIA CEO says”
Gender-based violence has raised the alarm for the Meta Oversight Board, and they asked for stricter rules to combat it. The decision comes after a Facebook post depicting a victim of domestic violence remained on the platform for two years without getting removed by moderators. Following the backlash about Meta content moderation policies, the company …
Czytaj dalej „Meta Oversight Board wants stricter rules on gender-based violence”
Elon Musk again has come up with an innovative way to get money from brands. After telling businesses to pay $1,000 monthly to keep their verification badge, X is now telling them to spend at least $1,000 monthly on ads. Brands that don’t comply will lose their verification checkmark. Twitter, now rebranded as X, heavily …
Czytaj dalej „X demands brands to spend $1,000 per month on ads”
Twitter is reportedly working on a new feature that allows verified organizations to post job listings on their profiles. The feature could allow a verified business account to post up to five job listings, making it easy and efficient for job seekers to find employment opportunities. Traditionally, Twitter, now rebranded as X, has been a …
Czytaj dalej „Twitter might soon allow organizations to post job listings”
Google has officially announced the adoption of Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol for its Messages app. The feature aims to make cross-platform messaging safer by relying on end-to-end encryption in group chats. As one of the most popular messaging apps with over 1 billion users, Google Messages is widely used by Android users globally to …
Czytaj dalej „Google Messages to adopt Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol”
Google is reportedly working on a smart way to activate Airplane Mode. The company has filed a patent with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) dubbed “Activating a Connected Flight Mode.” Airlines usually ask passengers to activate Airplane Mode when flying due to electromagnetic interference. Some other users might also use the feature to turn …
Czytaj dalej „Google patented a smart Airplane Mode activation”
Some former Twitter employees have filed a lawsuit against the company over legal arbitration costs. They expect the social media platform to cover the costs of arbitration claims. As you might expect, Twitter has no intention to do so. In an interview with BBC earlier this year, Elon Musk claimed he had laid off nearly …
Czytaj dalej „Twitter ex-employees sue the company again over legal arbitration”
Some Joe Biden officials reportedly tried to contact social media companies in order to ask them to delete posts. In light of this, a US federal judge has blocked these officials from contacting social media companies under the First Amendment. According to a report by The Verge (via the Washington Post,) some government officials in …
Czytaj dalej „A federal judge prohibits Biden officials from contacting social media companies”
Twitter has started to block unregistered users from browsing the platform and viewing tweets, The Verge reports. Since Elon Musk’s takeover in late 2022, Twitter has undergone various changes- some of which were good, and some were terrible, according to critics. Despite all initial controversies, Twitter is now a much different place for users, and …
Czytaj dalej „Twitter to block unregistered users from viewing tweets”
After seeking public opinion on regulating AI, the US government now wants to launch a public working group consisting of volunteer experts to address AI risks and benefits. The initiative is launched by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). It focuses on AI technology capable of producing images, videos, text, code, and music. …
Czytaj dalej „US government to launch a public working group for AI”
Google staff should be more cautious when using AI chatbots, including the company’s tool Bard. The tech giant has issued a warning to Google staff to warn them about sharing business data with AI chatbots. Using AI-driven chatbots is booming among users. However, even the employees sometimes use these tools to gather information about a …
Czytaj dalej „Google warned its staff about using AI chatbots”
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg confirmed that the future of his company revolves around generative AI. He added “every single one” of Meta products will come with generative AI, including Messenger and WhatsApp. Many companies are trying to incorporate AI into their products and services following the hype after the ChatGPT launch. Some online services have …
Czytaj dalej „Generative AI is coming to ‘every single one' of Meta products”
Google Pixel Watch is dealing with a design fracture. The users are complaining about the Pixel Watch rear plate randomly coming off without apparent reason. The number of complaints has been on the rise for the last few months. Pixel Watch was one of the most anticipated gadgets from the Pixel family, and it’s arguably …
Czytaj dalej „Google Pixel Watch rear plate is randomly falling off”
Google Fiber has launched its 20-gig internet plan for at least eight organizations that want to test it, CNET reports. Having a 20-gig internet service at home might seem like a daydream for most Internet users worldwide. But Google is working to make this dream come true by launching a test program for its 20-gig …
Czytaj dalej „Google Fiber 20-gig Internet speeds in now open for testers”
McAfee researchers have found 38 Android apps that can infect your phone with malware, Phonerena reports. Smartphones are always at risk of getting infected with malware. Malware can find its way to your device in many ways, but downloading a malicious file or app is the most common way of it. In one of the …
Czytaj dalej „McAfee warns you to delete these 38 Android apps”
The US administration wants to hold a meeting to discuss the 6G development in the country, Phonearena (via CNN) reports. While many countries are still struggling with expanding 5G, the United States wants to get ahead of everyone else and become the leader of 6G. Today, over 60% of Americans have high-speed 5G coverage at …
Czytaj dalej „The US administration takes the initiative for 6G development”
As the launch date unveiling of the Google Pixel Tablet gets closer, more details about the Android tablet emerge. The latest reports suggest the Pixel Tablet will feature a Hub Mode that could turn the device into a Google Nest Hub. Google’s Pixel Tablet is one of the most anticipated devices for 2023, along with …
Czytaj dalej „The Pixel Tablet reportedly enters a ‘Hub Mode’ when docked”
Microsoft has just rolled out the ‘Moment 2’ update for Windows 11 that brings a bunch of new cool features, including support for this-party widgets and a touch-optimized taskbar. The update is heading to Windows 11 version 22H2, along with Patch Tuesday updates. While this update rolled out as optional last month, it’s now mandatory …
Czytaj dalej „Windows 11 'Moment 2' update adds third-party widgets & more”
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has just confirmed that the company will lay off 10,000 employees, and 5,000 open positions for hire will be closed. Laying off employees to cut costs has become an epidemic in the United States. Tech companies are at the core of this change, and over 94,000 employees working in the US …
The US senators have reintroduced the Data Care Act to safeguard users’ online data. The bill was first introduced in 2018. Lawmakers in the United States have brought tech companies under the radar to scrutinize their measures to protect users’ data. The US House Judiciary recently subpoenaed the Big Tech CEOs over censorship claims. Senator …
Czytaj dalej „Senators want to protect online data with Data Care Act”
YouTube is reportedly preparing some AI tools for its creators. These tools might be released in 2023. Artificial intelligence (AI) is changing everything, and tech companies are striving to use it as a competitive advantage. After the unveiling of ChatGPT, the AI-driven efforts among Big Tech have been accelerated. Google, whose reign was in danger …
Czytaj dalej „YouTube is working on AI tools for creators, coming in 2023”
Twitter has rolled out its “violent speech” policy that prohibits users from wishing harm to others. Users can’t also glorify or incite violence. Elon Musk’s changes on Twitter are not yet finished, and the platform is still transitioning to what Musk desires. After mass layoffs in the early days of the takeover, Musk has again …
Czytaj dalej „Twitter bans ‘wishes of harm’ according to its new violent speech policy”
YouTube Music is reportedly working on adding support for podcasts “in the near future.” YouTube’s head of podcasting, Kai Chuk, confirmed the news at Hot Pod Summit. While there are dedicated podcast apps in the market, many users prefer to listen to their favorite podcasts on YouTube. The well-known podcasters also share the video version …
According to the BBC, Elon Musk donated $1.95 billion of Tesla stock to charity between August and December last year. This charitable act is revealed in a regulatory filing and described as “a bona fide gift.” Yet, the recipient or recipients of these billions need to be clarified, and the filing didn’t reveal the names. …
Czytaj dalej „Elon Musk gave $1.95 billion of Tesla stock to charity last year”
According to The Verge, The Google-owned wearables maker Fitbit is reportedly working to bring a blood pressure technology to its products or the next generation of Pixel Watch. The company has recently filed a patent that enables blood pressure readings on a smartwatch by tapping on the display. As per the filing details, the technology …
Czytaj dalej „Fitbit files a patent for a blood pressure tech”
Snapchat has come under the radar of the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for alleged drug sales that happened within the platform. According to CBS, both agencies announced Wednesday that an investigation into Snapchat is on the way. Using online platforms for drug dealing is not an …
Czytaj dalej „DOJ & FBI launch a probe into Snapchat over online drug sales”
A new Twitter whistleblower has accused the company of having a so-called “GodMode” that allows engineers to tweet from any account. According to The Washington Post, this former Twitter employee has met with Congress and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) regarding Twitter and its security issues. The whistleblower remains annonymous to prevent harassment and threats. …
When it comes to online advertising, Google is the top choice for most brands, and the company makes tons of money from advertising. Currently, almost 80% of Google’s revenue comes from online ads. Google’s dominance in the market has reportedly instigated the U.S. Justice Department (DOJ) to sue the company over violating antitrust laws. According …
Czytaj dalej „DOJ files a lawsuit against Google over antitrust violations”
According to Engadget, Amazon has decided to freeze hiring in the corporate workforce due to the “unusual macro-economic environment.” Company’s Senior VP Beth Galetti confirmed the news in a blog post. Amazon is one of many tech companies that are freezing hiring due to uncertain economic conditions. Previously, Meta took a similar approach and even …
Czytaj dalej „Amazon To Freeze Hiring At Its Corporate Offices”
A fake message from Amazon has started to circulate among users. The message claims to be sent from Amazon and wants users to give up their personal information. Amazon currently has 300 million active global accounts, and this fake message has targeted a part of them. In this Amazon fake message, scammers say, “We have …
Czytaj dalej „This Fake Amazon Text Aim To Steal Your Personal Data”
According to The Verge, two Chinese intelligence officers are accused of obstructing the US investigation into Huawei. The Justice Department announced the charges on Monday, saying two were arrested and 13 charged in three separate cases. Huawei has been under the US radar since a few years ago when it was revealed that the company …
Czytaj dalej „Two Chinese Agents Reportedly Tried To Obstruct US Investigation Into Huawei”
According to Android Central (via Associated Press), Telegram has to pay €5.125 million ($5 million) in fines in Germany. The popular messaging app is accused of failing to comply with the laws and not establishing a lawful way for reporting illegal content. Telegram is currently one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, …
The internet satellite company SpaceX has notified the Defense Department that they can’t fund the current Starlink satellite internet coverage in Ukraine. The US government needs to make up for that. After the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Elon Musk and one of his companies, SpaceX, started to provide the affected Ukrainian citizens with satellite internet. …
Czytaj dalej „SpaceX Asks For US Government Help With Funding Starlink In Ukraine”
A group of US senators wrote a letter to Twitter CEO Parag Agrawal to make him address the whistleblower claim, Engadget reports. Twitter’s former security chief Pieter “Mudge” Zatko has already made some allegations about the company, and Elon Musk is trying to use that claim to terminate the buyout deal. However, Zatko’s claims against …
Czytaj dalej „US Senators Keep Twitter CEO Accountable About Whistleblower Claims”
The US administration has recently passed a $50 billion chip investment plan that aims to support semiconductor producers in the country. Now, we can have a detailed look inside the plan and see where this amount of money will go. Last month, President Biden signed the CHIPS and Science Act after it was first approved …
Czytaj dalej „This Is How The US $50 Billion Chip Act Works”
Meta and its photo-sharing app Instagram are waiting for the European Union to announce its final verdict over children’s data practices on the platform. Instagram reportedly violated EU rules by allowing underage children to open business accounts. The dispute between Instagram and the EU roots back in 2020 when Ireland’s Data Protection Commissioner (DPC) launched …
Czytaj dalej „EU May Slap Instagram Over Handling Of Children's Data”
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the year’s most anticipated smartphones, and many Samsung fans are waiting for its debut. Still, there are many speculations about the specs and hardware. The latest rumors suggest that the phone may launch with an ISOCELL HP2 camera sensor. The camera is one of the most important parts …
Czytaj dalej „Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra May Feature An ISOCELL HP2 Sensor”
The Google Play Store blocked a UK-based children’s diabetes app from sending alarm messages to parents, BBC reports. CamAps FX is a mobile app that allows parents to monitor the health status of their children and see if they need insulin. The app was banned on the Play Store for two years because Google believed …
Czytaj dalej „Play Store Blocks A Children's Diabetes App From Sending Messages”
Twitter has asked a federal judge to ignore the Trump request over his ban from the platform. The company believes that Donald Trump’s actions and speeches were contrary to the principles of free speech on this platform. According to the Bloomberg report (via Engadget), Twitter claims that the lawsuit is against the company’s First Amendment …
Czytaj dalej „Twitter Asks Judge To Reject Trump's Lawsuit Over His Ban”
Samsung Heirs, who also hold senior management positions in the company, are selling their shares to be able to pay government tax. The tax of the Lee family is the highest amount of inheritance tax in the history of the country. Starting back to last October, Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee passed away at the age …
Czytaj dalej „Samsung Heirs Selling Their Shares To Pay The Tax”
NVIDIA has officially announced that its efforts acquiring Arm is still ongoing, and it couldn’t finalize the deal due to regulatory scrutiny. Also, they hopes regulatory could finish its investigations before the end of 2022. NVIDIA announced the acquisition of Arm in September 2020. The deal was initially scheduled to be completed in 18 months. …
Czytaj dalej „NVIDIA Acquisition Of Arm Delayed Due To Regulatory Oversight”
The United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah has recently accused the CEO of Saygus Chad Sayers of fraud. According to the statement, Sayers deceived about 300 investors between 2012 and 2020 and received a total of about $10 million from them. He promised investors that his company would soon be worth billions …
Czytaj dalej „CEO Of Utah-based Phone Maker Saygus Charged With Fraud”
The vice president and senior credit officer at Moody’s, Lillian Li, says that the global chip shortage will soon disappear, Fortune reports. The chip shortage has affected numerous industries, including consumer electronics and the automotive industry. The more it lasts, the more it hurts industries. But it seems that the influential countries in the semiconductor …
Czytaj dalej „Chip Shortage Will Disappear Soon, An Analyst Says”
Lawsuits against Google have no end, and in the newest case, French Competition Authority has accused Google of manipulating the ad market and prioritizing its ad marketplace. The search giant must pay $267 million (€220 million) to the French government. According to the French watchdog, Google’s actions in the country have led to the weakening …
Czytaj dalej „Google Faces $267 Million Fine In France Over Manipulating Ad Market”
Motorola first introduced its Defy phones in 2010, and now it seems that the company is thinking about a relaunch for those rugged devices. According to the 91mobiles, a new device from Motorola with the codename Motorola Athena appeared on Google Play Console and Geekbench. The marketing name could be Motorola Defy, which is reminiscent …
Czytaj dalej „Motorola May Be Preparing To Relaunch Its Defy Phones Series”
Samsung has recently released an ad in which it accidentally (perhaps intentionally) reveals the under panel camera of the Galaxy Z Fold 3. The ad’s title is “Life Opens up with Galaxy,” and it somehow teases Apple and iPhone. Samsung describes it with “technology with fewer boundaries and limitations.” By the way, we have nothing …
Czytaj dalej „Ad Teases Under Display Camera For The Galaxy Z Fold 3”
Microsoft has added an Xbox gaming experience to its Surface Duo by updating the Xbox Cloud Gaming (xCloud) app for Android. With this update, xCloud dual-screen support will be added to Surface Duo. According to a video teased by The Verge’s editor on Twitter, a virtual gamepad appears on one of the Surface Duo screens, …
Czytaj dalej „You Can Now Use Microsoft's xCloud App To Turn Surface Duo Into A Handheld Xbox”
According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Conti ransomware has recently targeted at least 16 healthcare organizations in the United States, including first responder organizations. The FBI has also released a TLP: WHITE to help organizations on defending themselves against future threats. “The FBI identified at least 16 Conti ransomware attacks targeting U.S. healthcare …
Czytaj dalej „Conti Ransomware Attacked 16 Healthcare Organizations, FBI Says”
Google’s official Instagram page has recently shared a story that shows a white Pixel 4a in the background. In a short video that Google shared to celebrate International Dance Day, the company announces its Nest Audio smart speakers. But for tech savvies, this is not what it is all about. Some sharp-eyed viewers have noticed …
Czytaj dalej „A White Pixel 4a Prototype Appears On Google’s Instagram Story”
Facebook says it’s working on a new application for prisoners who have just been released from prison and want to start a new life. According to the company’s announcement, this is a part of their plans for developing apps for „marginalized communities,” The news broke when some Instagram users reported that a notification had popped …
Czytaj dalej „Facebook's New App Helps Newly Released Prisoners Re-enter Society”
