Illustration: Beatrice Sala National Public Data, a company that collects personal data to resell and process background checks, is the target of a proposed class action lawsuit alleging it is the source of a massive data leak that includes information like Social Security Numbers and more on reportedly “3 billion people,” according to Bloomberg Law.
Read MoreSamsung SmartThings Family Care can help you stay on top of your loved one’s medications, appointments, and more. Automated alerts can let you know about daily activity, or warn you when there’s a deviation from routine. Modern medicine has people living longer than ever, and while that’s a huge achievement, an aging population also means
Read MoreThe Pixel Buds Pro 2 are more expensive than their predecessor, but they continue to deliver a lot of impressive features (and colors). | Photo by Chris Welch / The Verge Earlier this week, we highlighted preorder details on the Pixel Watch 3 and Google’s entire Pixel 9 lineup. However, if you’ve got your eyes
Read MoreCredit: Mahmoud Itani / Android Authority The latest iOS 18 and macOS Sequoia beta builds introduce jiggle mode support in the iPhone Mirroring app. This addition allows users to modify their iOS home screens using their Macs. The supported modifications include moving and deleting applications, adding widgets, tweaking the tint of app icons, and more.
Read MoreCredit: WhatsApp Meta is collaborating with Giphy to integrate its sticker library into WhatsApp. WhatsApp’s built-in sticker maker is rolling out to Android users as well. WhatsApp will also let users reorder stickers by moving selected ones to the top of the list. WhatsApp is the default messaging app in many countries, connecting users to
Read MoreGalaxy S23 FE Credit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority Industry sources have revealed that Samsung could launch the Galaxy S24 FE this October. The Fan Edition device will reportedly feature a few noteworthy upgrades, including a larger display, a bigger battery, and a new chipset. Previous leaks claim that it will be available in five
Read MoreThe English Premier League will be upgrading its existing and widely panned refereeing technology with a new system that will rely on iPhones to ensure soccer players obey the infamous offside rule. A soccer ball on a pitch For years, the English Premier League has employed a video-assistant referee (VAR) to check whether players are
Read MoreThe new Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a big beast with a big price tag. The supersized version of the Pixel 9 Pro will cost you a whopping $1,099 plus tax if you’re in the US, but that isn’t the price of the latest Android phone in every country. There’s actually a surprising range
Read MoreCombining the Pixel 9 series with the rest of the family, Google now has eight different models for sale in the US. Some of these models have confusing prices, like getting the Pixel 7a for same price as Pixel 8a! Google needs to cut pricing by $50-100 for all models that are now a year
Read MoreThe Pixel 9 Pro XL is now official! The latest Pixels pack a faster SoC, more RAM than ever before, redesigned aesthetics, and plenty of other software improvements under the hood. Before you are tempted to pre-order Google’s latest flagship, it’s important to remember there’s strong competition heading Google’s way early next year, including the
Read MoreIn a sport where speed is everything, Richard Childress Racing has embraced artificial intelligence to time its refueling down to the millisecond.
Read MoreIf I had a penny for every Android flagship I expected to ship with Qi2 wireless charging only to be disappointed with first-generation Qi, I’d have — well — a few pennies. Ever since the Qi2 spec was finalized and launched in late 2023, I’ve been champing at the bit, waiting for it to be
Read MoreMacworld If you are a developer, or just curious about what the next version of macOS will be like to use, you may have been running the the beta of macOS Sequoia on your Mac. But what do you do when you no longer want to run the beta? If the beta is causing havoc
Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Google’s smartphone lineup has undergone a bit of a transformation this year, thanks to a larger Pixel 9 Pro XL and a foldable joining the mainline series for the very first time. Even ignoring the latter, upgrading from an older Google phone like the Pixel 7 Pro is
Read MoreJava’s collections like arrays and lists are foundational building blocks. Functional programming techniques are at times the ideal way to work with these collections. This article gives a tour of some of the most essential functional programming operations in Java collections, using the built-in lambda features of Java 8 and later. Imperative vs. functional collections
Read MoreZipNada writes: New research reveals that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT cannot learn independently or acquire new skills without explicit instructions, making them predictable and controllable. The study dispels fears of these models developing complex reasoning abilities, emphasizing that while LLMs can generate sophisticated language, they are unlikely to pose existential threats. However, the
Read MoreZipNada writes: New research reveals that large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT cannot learn independently or acquire new skills without explicit instructions, making them predictable and controllable. The study dispels fears of these models developing complex reasoning abilities, emphasizing that while LLMs can generate sophisticated language, they are unlikely to pose existential threats. However, the
Read MoreBefore LCD and LED screens were ubiquitous, there was a time when the cathode ray tube (CRT) was essentially the only game in town. Even into the early 2000s, CRTs were everywhere and continuously getting upgrades, with the last consumer displays even having a semi-flat option. Their size and weight was still a major problem,
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to scrap controversial drinking water guidelines proposed for two toxic PFAS “forever chemicals.” The move follows allegations that the process of developing the figures was corrupted by industry-linked researchers aiming to undercut strict new US PFAS limits and weaken
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from The Guardian: The World Health Organization (WHO) is poised to scrap controversial drinking water guidelines proposed for two toxic PFAS “forever chemicals.” The move follows allegations that the process of developing the figures was corrupted by industry-linked researchers aiming to undercut strict new US PFAS limits and weaken
Read MoreA recent study reveals that 94% of spreadsheets used in business decision-making contain errors, highlighting significant risks of financial and operational mistakes. Phys.org reports: Errors in spreadsheets can lead to poor decisions, resulting in financial losses, pricing mistakes, and operational problems in fields like health care and nuclear operations. “These mistakes can cause major issues
Read MoreIn a press release today, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said he has filed a lawsuit against General Motors, alleging the carmaker illegally collected and sold drivers’ data to insurance companies without their consent or knowledge. CNN reports: In car models from 2015 and later, the Detroit-based car manufacturer allegedly used technology to “collect, record,
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from ExtremeTech: The family of a French mariner who died on the imploded Titan submersible last year has sued Titan’s maker, OceanGate Expeditions, for more than $50 million. The lawsuit claims OceanGate is responsible for explorers’ suffering immediately preceding their deaths, as well as for failing to disclose the
Read MoreAn anonymous reader quotes a report from ExtremeTech: The family of a French mariner who died on the imploded Titan submersible last year has sued Titan’s maker, OceanGate Expeditions, for more than $50 million. The lawsuit claims OceanGate is responsible for explorers’ suffering immediately preceding their deaths, as well as for failing to disclose the
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