Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.
Read MoreAmerica’s Labor Department includes the fact-finding Bureau of Labor Statistics — and they recently explained how AI impacts their projections for the next 10 years. Their conclusion, writes Investopedia, was that “tech workers might not have as much to worry about as one might think.” Employment in the professional, scientific, and technical services sector is
Read MoreThe first beta for iOS 18.4 adds support for controlling robot vacuums via Apple Home, with several high-profile models ready to support it. A number of robotic vacuums will soon be supported in iOS 18.4 The official release of iOS 18.4 is currently expected to be in April, but testing on the first beta is
Read MoreThe first beta for iOS 18.4 adds support for controlling robot vacuums via Apple Home, with several high-profile models ready to support it. A number of robotic vacuums will soon be supported in iOS 18.4 The official release of iOS 18.4 is currently expected to be in April, but testing on the first beta is
Read MoreAn anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post’s “Tech Brief”: Last fall, reports that Kroger was considering bringing facial recognition technology into its stores sparked outcry from lawmakers and customers. They worried personalized data could be used to charge different prices for different customers based on their shopping habits, financial circumstances or appearance.
Read MoreAn anonymous reader shared this report from the Washington Post’s “Tech Brief”: Last fall, reports that Kroger was considering bringing facial recognition technology into its stores sparked outcry from lawmakers and customers. They worried personalized data could be used to charge different prices for different customers based on their shopping habits, financial circumstances or appearance.
Read MoreThis year’s “State of Rust” survey was completed by 7,310 Rust developers. DevClass note some key findings: When asked about their biggest worries for Rust’s future, 45.5 percent cited “not enough usage in the tech industry,” up from 42.5 percent last year, just ahead of the 45.2 percent who cited complexity as a concern… Only
Read MoreFive days ago on Patch Tuesday, Microsoft released patch KB5051987 for Windows 11 version 24H2, writes the XDA Developers site. But “As reported by Windows Latest and various communities like Reddit and Microsoft’s help forum, many users have encountered a major issue…” Some have reported that, in addition to File Explorer failing to launch, they’re
Read MoreCalifornia sued to fine a data-harvesting company, reports the Washington Post, calling it “a rare step to put muscle behind one of the strongest online privacy laws in the United States.” Even when states have tried to restrict data brokers, it has been tough to make those laws stick. That has generally been a problem
Read MoreCredit: YouTube A YouTube video shows what appears to be a working Galaxy S25 Edge, giving us a first real look at the device. The phone looks only slightly thicker than the unfolded Galaxy Z Fold 6, suggesting it could be under 6mm thin. The video confirms key specs, including a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip,
Read MoreCredit: YouTube A YouTube video shows what appears to be a working Galaxy S25 Edge, giving us a first real look at the device. The phone looks only slightly thicker than the unfolded Galaxy Z Fold 6, suggesting it could be under 6mm thin. The video confirms key specs, including a Snapdragon 8 Elite chip,
Read MoreWhenever I set up a new smartwatch (which is often in this profession), I customize a number of settings right off the bat. From the latest Apple Watch to the Pixel Watch 3, the process varies depending on what I’m strapping on, but many general considerations apply to any device. For the most part, I
Read MoreThe fuzz of the cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor, alongside static grains and flickering scanlines, is a touchstone for â90s-era nostalgia. Itâs shorthand for those halcyon days when technology was predominantly analog and millennial kids spent their summers shoving bulky tapes into VHS players, recording favorite bits of their after-school television shows, and making their own
Read MoreI love the versatility and ingenuity of third-party Android launchers. I often ditch the default home screen on new phones as soon as possible, but in the case of Pixel Launcher commanding my Pixel 8, I’m growing rather fond of Google’s default home app. It’s swift, smooth, and easy to set up, even if it
Read MoreThe fuzz of the cathode-ray tube (CRT) monitor, alongside static grains and flickering scanlines, is a touchstone for â90s-era nostalgia. Itâs shorthand for those halcyon days when technology was predominantly analog and millennial kids spent their summers shoving bulky tapes into VHS players, recording favorite bits of their after-school television shows, and making their own
Read MoreCredit: Rita El Khoury / Android Authority Last year, when Google introduced Circle to Search with the Galaxy S24 Ultra, I was left scratching my head a bit. As a Pixel owner who’d been using Google Lens for a few years now, I found this duplicate feature unnecessary. Who would want a gimmicky Lens alternative
Read MoreCredit: Andy Walker / Android Authority I’ve been using AI for help with various tasks, both for work and my personal life. Gemini is my AI chatbot of choice, having switched to it from ChatGPT. I use the premium (officially called Advanced) version and find it helpful for finding typos in my writing, understanding certain
Read MoreMicrosoft’s newly announced Muse AI model for game development has triggered immediate backlash from industry professionals. “Fuck this shit,” responded David Goldfarb, founder of The Outsiders, arguing that such AI tools primarily serve to “reduce capital expenditure” while devaluing developers’ collective artistic contributions. Multiple developers told Wired that the tool is aimed at shareholders rather
Read MoreWhat makes a great Android interface? A few things immediately come to mind. It should be fast, reliable, feature-rich, and easy to use. In 2025, just about every option checks these boxes. As Android has matured, finding an outright bad Android UI is virtually impossible. This means that standing out from the crowd is more
Read MoreScientists have discovered evidence of ancient, shallow lakes on Mars that once had liquid water exposed to the atmosphere, challenging previous theories that all Martian water was covered in ice. Live Science reports: The patterns, which were photographed by NASA’s Curiosity rover, are known as wave ripples — minute ridge-like structures that form along the
Read MoreMacworld Microsoft 365 isn’t the only way to get Microsoft apps onto your Mac. It’s not even the cheapest way. Instead of paying monthly for your Microsoft 365 subscription, see if a one-time payment for a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business is a better fit. It’s on sale for $79.97, down 63% from
Read MoreMacworld Microsoft 365 isn’t the only way to get Microsoft apps onto your Mac. It’s not even the cheapest way. Instead of paying monthly for your Microsoft 365 subscription, see if a one-time payment for a lifetime license to Microsoft Office Home and Business is a better fit. It’s on sale for $79.97, down 63% from
Read MoreThe U.S. Space Force released the first-ever public image of its secretive X-37B space plane in orbit, captured during its ongoing seventh mission that launched on December 28, 2023. Space.com reports: The photo, released on Thursday (Feb. 20), was taken by a camera onboard the X-37B while the secretive space plane orbited high above the
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A study by the Pew Research Center found that Americans’ views of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg skew more negative than positive. While Zuckerberg has sparked chatter in Silicon Valley with his sudden interest in high fashion, the Meta CEO is less popular than President Trump’s right-hand
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from TechCrunch: A study by the Pew Research Center found that Americans’ views of Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg skew more negative than positive. While Zuckerberg has sparked chatter in Silicon Valley with his sudden interest in high fashion, the Meta CEO is less popular than President Trump’s right-hand
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