Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority It turns out that Android phone owners can rename a group text for iOS owners in the group. Apple has long allowed any iPhone users in a group text to rename the group, though. By contrast, Google Messages previously allowed you to rename a group for your eyes only.
Read MoreThere’s a wild new feature making repair jobs easier (not to mention less messy) and iFixit covers it in their roundup of the iPhone 16’s repairability: electrically-released adhesive. Here’s how it works. The adhesive looks like a curved strip with what appears to be a thin film of aluminum embedded into it. It’s applied much
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority The FCC’s new policy, which requires carriers to unlock all phones within 60 days of activation, has sparked a bit of a debate. While the rule has not yet been finalized, it has already been approved by the commission and is moving forward. However, major carriers like AT&T and
Read MoreMost of us have some form of an on-the-go toolkit, but how much thought have we put into its contents? there’s a community of people who put a lot of thought into this, and EMF Camp have put up one of their talks from earlier in the summer in which [Drew Batchelor] sets out their
Read MoreMost of us have some form of an on-the-go toolkit, but how much thought have we put into its contents? there’s a community of people who put a lot of thought into this, and EMF Camp have put up one of their talks from earlier in the summer in which [Drew Batchelor] sets out their
Read MoreGerman law enforcement seized 47 cryptocurrency exchange services “that facilitated illegal money laundering activities for cybercriminals,” according to BleepingComputer, “including ransomware gangs.” Long-time Slashdot reader Arrogant-Bastard shares their report: The platforms allowed users to exchange cryptocurrencies without following applicable “Know Your Customer” regulations, meaning that users remained completely anonymous when making transactions. This created a
Read MoreThe republic of Cyprus “has outstripped all other EU member states in embracing hot-water solar systems,” reports the Guardian, “with an estimated 93.5 % of households exploiting the alternative energy form for domestic needs.” EU figures show the eastern Mediterranean island exceeding renewable energy targets set in the heating and cooling of buildings thanks to
Read More“Many GitHub users this week received a novel phishing email warning of critical security holes in their code,” reports Krebs on Security — citing an email shared by one of his readers: “Hey there! We have detected a security vulnerability in your repository. Please contact us at https://github-scanner[.]com to get more information on how to
Read MoreA repair specialist on YouTube specializing in HomePod and other Apple device remediation has discovered that the debug port on the bottom of first-gen HomePods can be adapted to be used as a direct speaker for Mac. Even the first-generation HomePod has a few hidden tricks up its sleeve. YouTube creator “NicsFix” recently posted a
Read MoreLong-time Slashdot reader theodp writes: On Thursday, Amazon Ads announced Video Generator and Live Image, “our first generative AI-powered technology designed to remove creative barriers and enable brands to produce lifestyle imagery that enhances ad performance.” Amazon’s blog post calls it “a new feature that uses generative AI technology to make it easier for advertisers
Read MoreSalon looks closer at a new $51,744-per-violation AI regulation officially approved one month ago by America’s FTC — calling it a financial blow “If you’re a digital media company whose revenue comes from publishing AI-generated articles and fake product reviews. But they point out the rules also ban “product review suppression.” Per the ruling, that
Read MoreSalon looks closer at a new $51,744-per-violation AI regulation officially approved one month ago by America’s FTC — calling it a financial blow “If you’re a digital media company whose revenue comes from publishing AI-generated articles and fake product reviews. But they point out the rules also ban “product review suppression.” Per the ruling, that
Read MoreIt’s still possible to get a new iPhone 15 Pro or iPhone 15 Pro Max from retailers if you hurry, but Apple has officially discontinued both 2023 models, as well as the iPhone 13 and other products as part of its annual streamlining. The iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max, despite their compatibility with Apple
Read Moreimage: iFixit No sooner has the Phone 16 lineup arrived than the folks at iFixit start taking them apart, a process made easier this time around by the day-one release of repair manuals from Apple. The disassembly process shows the Camera control is a real button that moves, along with a flex cable that likely
Read MoreCredit: Spectrum Spectrum recently announced simplified plans for its home internet service, as well as better bundles that include Spectrum Mobile coverage. All home internet plans will now start at 500Mbps, with a 1Gbps upgrade option in select markets. If you have two lines of Spectrum Mobile ($40 per line) you can get 500Mbps home
Read MoreThe Washington Post reports that electric vehicles made by General Motors now can use Tesla’s Superchargers. (GM’s charger adapters “will first be made available to customers in the United States, followed by availability for Canadian customers later this year.”) The Post writes that the move “expands the number of vehicles compatible with the North American
Read MoreUpdate, September 22, 2024 (11:51 AM ET): We’ve updated this Nintendo Switch 2 rumor hub with suspicious leaked CAD-based images and more information on possible specs. Original article: Even if you love it and still use it daily, there’s no denying that the Nintendo Switch is getting old. Launched in 2017, the hybrid console celebrated
Read MoreThe Pac-Man arcade cabinet from Arcade1Up brings retro gaming joy to the whole family.
Read MoreThe Pac-Man arcade cabinet from Arcade1Up brings retro gaming joy to the whole family.
Read MoreSony’s top mini LED TV is the ultimate in decadent brightness.
Read More“In all likelihood, in the next 25 years, we’ll find evidence of life on another planet…” begins a new essay by author Dave Eggers in the Washington Post. “In more than a dozen conversations with some of the best minds in astrophysics, I did not meet anyone who was doubtful about finding evidence of life
Read MoreThe administrators of Great Britain’s power grid admit that it’s often unable to use energy-storage batteries due to old computer systems and an old network with “not enough cables”, according to the Financial Times — though the system operator says they’re making progress after upgrading their system last December: The company has plans to lower
Read MoreTo finance their travels, these people turned to the bank of friends, family, and strangers.
Read MoreThe administrators of Great Britain’s power grid admit that it’s often unable to use energy-storage batteries due to old computer systems and an old network with “not enough cables”, according to the Financial Times — though the system operator says they’re making progress after upgrading their system last December: The company has plans to lower
Read MoreThe administrators of Great Britain’s power grid admit that it’s often unable to use energy-storage batteries due to old computer systems and an old network with “not enough cables”, according to the Financial Times — though the system operator says they’re making progress after upgrading their system last December: The company has plans to lower
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