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I Took This Drawing Tablet Everywhere for a Week—Here’s What Surprised Me
If you told me a few years ago that a sleek Android tablet would become one of my go-to tools …
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Denmark Is Tired of AI Stealing Your Face, So It’s Making That Illegal
In a move that might make Silicon Valley’s AI labs squirm just a little, Denmark is laying the groundwork for …
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Microsoft Shifts Gears, Ends Reliance on China-Based Engineers for Pentagon Cloud Support
Microsoft has announced it will no longer employ engineers based in China to support the U.S. Department of Defense’s cloud …
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A Digital Debacle: Co-op’s Cyber Breach Exposes 6.5 Million Members
The Co-operative Group, that bastion of community-driven commerce, has confirmed that the personal data of all 6.5 million of its …
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Apple’s Browser “Choice” on iOS Is an Illusion
In name, Apple has opened the door to real browser competition on iOS. In practice, it’s a masterclass in obstruction.
Following pressure from the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple updated iOS 17.4 to technically allow third-party browser engines beyond its own WebKit. But as advocacy groups and developers have pointed out, the way Apple implemented this change practically ensures that few—if any—browser makers will take advantage of it.
The result? Apple complies with the letter of the law while preserving its de facto browser monopoly.
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Hidden AI Prompts in Research Papers Spark Ethical Debate
A startling discovery has rocked the academic world: some researchers are embedding secret AI prompts within their published papers to …
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AI-Powered Paint Breakthrough Promises Cooler Buildings
A team of scientists has harnessed artificial intelligence to develop a revolutionary paint formula that could slash energy costs and …
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Amazon’s Robot Surge: Over a Million Machines Nearing Human Workforce Count
Amazon has reached a staggering milestone, deploying over one million robots across its global network of fulfillment centers, a figure …
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Tinder Cranks Up Security with Face Check in California
Hold onto your swipes, California singles! Tinder is spicing up its sign-up process with a bold new feature called “Face …