An anonymous reader quotes a report from TorrentFreak: The Dutch Supreme Court has requested guidance from the EU’s top court on geo-blocking, VPNs, and copyright in a case involving the online publication of Anne Frank’s manuscripts. The CJEU’s response has the potential to reshape the online content distribution landscape, impacting streaming platforms and other services
Read MoreTake control of your vehicle’s infotainment system and go beyond simple stock Apple CarPlay with products from Ottocast, which add wireless CarPlay and new features like HDMI input. Enjoy wireless CarPlay with Ottocast products Ottocast is a company that specializes in enhancing vehicle infotainment systems. All three accessories featured here bring new functionality to your
Read MoreThe Register’s Tobias Mann reports: Oracle could choose to take control of Ampere Computing, the Arm processor designer it has backed and uses in its cloud. A proxy statement [PDF] filed on Wednesday reveals that Oracle held 29 percent stake in Ampere as of May 31, 2024, and has the option to gain majority control
Read MoreAt its Connect event earlier this week, Meta said it’ll be adding conversational voices to its AI chatbot from celebrities like Awkwafina, John Cena, Dame Judi Dench, Keegan-Michael Key and Kristen Bell. The Verge reports: These celebrity voices will only be available to US users of Meta’s apps to start. And if you prefer a
Read MoreMeta has been fined $101.5 million by the Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) for storing over half a billion user passwords in plain text for years, with some engineers having access to this data for over a decade. The issue, discovered in 2019, predominantly affected non-US users, especially those using Facebook Lite. AppleInsider reports: Meta
Read MoreiFixit’s iPhone 16 teardown revealed a new battery removal process that does away with the usual pull tabs, instead opting for an adhesive that debonds when exposed to a low electrical current. “It only takes about a minute and a half for it to come unstuck,” reports Engadget, citing Apple’s repair guide. iFixit tech Shahram
Read MoreIllustration: Cath Virginia / The Verge Arc creator The Browser Company has officially started a bug bounty program to keep its growing Chromium-based browser’s security in check. The company is also launching a new security bulletin to maintain “transparent and proactive communication” with users and researchers on bug fixes and reports. These security revisions followed
Read MoreCath Virginia / The Verge | Photos from Scott Olson, Getty Images The US Department of Justice has charged three Iranian nationals linked with a cyberattack against Donald Trump’s presidential campaign, according to an indictment on Friday. The three hackers, all of whom have ties to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, allegedly gained access to
Read MoreIllustration: The Verge Meta is rolling out the ability to tag your location on your Threads posts. If you have the feature, you’ll see a pin in the post composer that you can tap so you can include where you are. Note that adding your location to a Threads post doesn’t share an exact pin
Read MoreThe United Nations is set to vote on a treaty later this year intended to create norms for fighting cybercrime — and the Biden administration is fretting over whether to sign on. Politico: The uncertainty over the treaty stems from fears that countries including Russia, Iran and China could use the text as a guise
Read MoreFormer president Donald Trump wants you to buy gaudy, overpriced timepieces “made for those who combine boldness and elegance.” He got one part right.
Read MoreIt is hard to imagine that a handful of decades ago, TV wasn’t a thing. We’ve talked a few times about the birth of television. After an admittedly slow slow start, it took over like wildfire. Of course, anything that sells millions will spawn accessories. Some may be great. Then there are others. We wanted
Read MoreAt Cyber Ireland’s annual cybersecurity conference, experts discussed the implications of AI on the threat landscape and the power of data. Read more: CINC 2024: How will AI affect the world of cybersecurity?
Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Samsung’s Fan Edition smartphones don’t arrive with as much fanfare as the mainline S series earlier in the year, but they nonetheless tend to offer excellent value. That trend continues in 2024, with the Galaxy S24 FE trickling down many flagship features to a more palatable price point.
Read MoreApple’s highest-end wearable is the Hermes version of the Apple Watch Series 10 in silver titanium. Here’s what sets it apart. The Hermes Apple Watch Series 10 You’d be forgiven for thinking that the Ultra 2 is the most expensive Apple Watch. Not a lot of time gets devoted to Apple’s high fashion partnership with
Read MoreApple’s rumored Frankenstein-like Home Hub with the body of a HomePod, neck of a robot, and iPad head could have a more square display according to a new rumor. A new Home Hub device could combine aspects of HomePod and iPad From the ashes of the Apple Car project arose a new robotics division that
Read MoreTalking at a climate conference, Apple’s environment executive Lisa Jackson said the company believes in regulation, and also in how sustainable design requires working directly with communities. Lisa Jackson, Apple’s VP of Environment, Policy, and Social Initiatives As vice president of environment, policy and social initiatives, Jackson is one of several Apple executives who have
Read MoreCredit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority The stable Android 15 update is just around the corner, with rumors pointing to an October 15 release. Google’s Pixels will be the first phones to get it, but which ones exactly? Google’s OS software support ranges from three to seven years, so not every Pixel phone will get
Read MoreFCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel warned about using AI tech to interfere with elections, saying: ‘We will find you and you will pay’. Read more: Mastermind behind AI Biden robocalls fined $6m
Read MoreCredit: Xiaomi Xiaomi has launched the Redmi Note 14 series in China. The Note 14 Pro Plus brings an IP69 rating, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection, a 6,200mAh battery, and a 50MP telephoto camera. The phone costs ~$285 in its home market, but we hope it eventually launches outside China. Xiaomi’s Redmi Note series has
Read MoreCredit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority A report suggests that Qualcomm could rename the “Snapdragon 8 Gen 4” to “Snapdragon 8 Elite.” However, the report cites now-deleted marketing materials for the upcoming Xiaomi 15 series, alongside a vague post from a leaker. We’ve reviewed the phone releases expected in the year, so it’s time to
Read MoreUniversity of Warwick’s Dr Shweta Singh argues that releasing such sophisticated models without proper scrutiny is ‘misguided’. Read more: What are the risks of OpenAI’s new ‘reasoning’ AI model?
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from PCWorld, written by Michael Crider: The latest perpetrator of questionable AI branding? HP. The company is introducing “Print AI,” what it calls the “industry’s first intelligent print experience for home, office, and large format printing.” What does that mean? It’s essentially a new beta software driver package for
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from PCWorld, written by Michael Crider: The latest perpetrator of questionable AI branding? HP. The company is introducing “Print AI,” what it calls the “industry’s first intelligent print experience for home, office, and large format printing.” What does that mean? It’s essentially a new beta software driver package for
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