Ever since Apple rolled out iOS 17, there’s been a bit of a buzz — or, should we say, a lack thereof. The default notification tone, “Rebound,” has been causing quite a stir among users. It’s soft and subtle, but for many, it’s just too quiet. Fear not, fellow iPhone users. We will show you how to customize your alerts …
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Computers are complex machines. They sometimes run into issues like any machinery. One common issue many of us face is our computer freezing or becoming unresponsive. If you are dealing with a PC that locks up occasionally, don’t worry; you’re in the right place. We’ll discuss what causes a computer to freeze and what you can do to fix it …
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Recently, a small number of iPhone users in 92 countries received an unexpected notification from Apple. It was a stark warning that their devices might be under attack by mercenary spyware known for targeting specific individuals. Threat notification from Apple. (Apple) Apple’s warning: A call to vigilance The notification was clear and alarming: “Apple detected a targeted mercenary spyware attack …
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IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – Zac Brown Band’s founding member admits he’s ‘scared to death’ of new technology- Disgruntled athletic director accused of framing principal with AI-generated racist, antisemitic recording- AI-powered home security system strikes back with paintballs and tear gas ‘LITERALLY TERRIFIED’: Zac Brown Band founding member John Driskell Hopkins shared his fears about the impact of artificial intelligence on …
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If you’re the person skipping updates on your devices … knock that off. You’re missing out on important security enhancements—like iOS 17.4, which adds better Stolen Device Protection and Android’s new Find My feature to locate your lost phone. 🎉 Win an iPhone 15 worth $799! I’m giving it to one person who tries my free daily tech newsletter.Enter to …
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IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER: – AI can predict political orientations from blank faces – and researchers fear ‘serious’ privacy challenges- Google to provide AI to military for disaster response- AI could predict whether cancer treatments will work, experts say: ‘A natural progression’ BLANK SPACE: Researchers are warning that facial recognition technologies are “more threatening than previously thought” and pose “serious challenges …
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Passwords can definitely be a frustrating part of our lives. Remembering which passwords you used for your dozens of different accounts is nearly impossible without the help of password managers. Should you suddenly start receiving constant emails telling you that you have to reset your password for whatever reason (or sometimes with no reason listed) on top of everything else, …
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The ocean depths are a new frontier explored by humans and autonomous vehicles. Leading the charge is Northrop Grumman’s innovative Manta Ray uncrewed underwater vehicle (UUV), a technological innovation set to revolutionize undersea missions. The Manta Ray UUV (Northrop Grumman) Engineering inspired by nature The Manta Ray UUV was built through a Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) program. It …
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Raise your hand if you’ve ever skimmed through the user agreements and legal jargon that appear when signing up for new software or services. (If you aren’t raising your hand right now, you probably should be.) No one enjoys sifting through this dense information. Unfortunately, by not reading service agreements thoroughly, you might inadvertently grant services access to things you’d …
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In today’s interconnected world, the ability to communicate across language barriers is more important than ever. Apple has recognized this need and, in a recent iOS update, introduced a nifty feature that allows you to translate languages instantly without even opening the Translate app. This feature utilizes the “Dynamic Island,” a pill-shaped area at the top of the iPhone screen …
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