The European Union has accepted Apple’s argument that iMessage isn’t used enough to require that it be interoperable with third-party messaging services. Apple’s iMessage In 2022, the EU passed its Digital Markets Act, which sets certain constraints on what it defines as “gatekeeper” keeper services. These included App Store and also messaging services, and initially
Read MoreMacworld Apple’s smallest iPad was given a substantial facelift at the end of 2021. The 6th-generation iPad mini sports a complete redesign with a bigger display, Touch ID on the power button, USB C instead of Lightning, and an upgraded front camera. This represented the first major change to the design since the iPad mini
Read MoreLyft is expanding Women Plus Connect, an in-app feature that matches women and nonbinary drivers with women and nonbinary riders, to all US cities. The rideshare service initially launched the initiative in five cities last fall, with the goal of both improving safety and recruiting more female and nonbinary users. Over 2.4 million riders have
Read MoreMacworld At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Incredible fidelityImpressive technology in several respectsFeels like a glimpse of the future Cons The entire ecosystem is very expensiveApps are limited in number and utilityToo heavy and unbalancedApp management is poor Our Verdict At times, using Apple Vision Pro feels like using an early prototype version of what
Read MoreCredit: Damien Wilde / Android Authority A new leak summarizes the specifications and pricing of the upcoming Nothing Phone 2a. The Nothing Phone 2a could come with the Dimensity 7200 Ultra SoC and 45W fast charging support. The Phone 2a is confirmed to see a limited US release, with leaks indicating a possible $400 price
Read MoreExercise firm Peloton has told its users that will no longer support Apple’s GymKit health data sharing service on Apple Watch, and instead will move them to its own app. Exercise firm Peloton is moving users to its own app instead of Apple’s GymKit In 2020, Peloton announced its then-new Bike+ would pair with the
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Copilot is an AI assistant available on multiple platforms. Here’s how to use Microsoft’s rival to Siri on iOS and iPadOS. Microsoft Copilot for iOS and iPadOS AI assistants help you get work done faster by providing you with answers which you post to them in the form of prompts – questions you ask
Read MoreA new report claims Alphabet and Meta hold a ‘duopoly’ in Ireland’s digital advertising sector, but predicts that TikTok will be a ‘key driver’ of growth in social media advertising. Read more: Social media advertising is surging in Ireland, report claims
Read MoreNothing has finally revealed the launch date for the Phone 2a. The device is coming in March and promises the most elevated experience in its segment. CEO Carl Pei hit out at competing brands like Samsung, HONOR, vivo, and others for not putting much thought and care into their affordable phones. Nothing’s hype train for
Read MoreCredit: C. Scott Brown / Android Authority Nothing has announced that the upcoming Phone 2a won’t see a wide release in the US. The phone will only be available as part of a developer program in the country. Nothing has just revealed a launch date for the upcoming Nothing Phone 2a, taking place in early
Read MoreIt’s so simple: Axe 26 words from the Communications Decency Act. Welcome to a world without Section 230.
Read MoreThe peace of mind that accompanies a single-piece flexible phone case is undeniable. Its ease of use, effortlessly sliding on and off your device, offers a worry-free experience. Yet, the additional advantages of a two-piece case, such as the Tudia Merge for the Pixel 8, are worth noting. The Tudia Merge combines a flexible inner
Read MoreA clear leader in the AI chips market, Nvidia’s stock has more than quadrupled in the last 15 months. Read more: Nvidia brushes shoulders with Amazon and Google in market value
Read MoreThe process of creating something is always chock-full of things to learn, so it’s always a treat when someone takes the time and effort to share it. [Teadrinker] recently published the technique and workflow behind bringing art into VR, which explains exactly how they created a virtual reality art gallery that allows one to step
Read MoreAirswift’s global energy talent index found that almost half of the 12,000 energy workers surveyed think AI will boost salaries. Read more: AI to amplify skills demand, say energy professionals
Read MoreCruise is under investigation in the US after one of its vehicles dragged and pinned a pedestrian last year, severely eroding trust in the company’s self-driving vehicles. Read more: Cruise appoints safety chief amid self-driving turmoil
Read MoreThe deal will see ComTag and Lilac employees join Herdwatch’s team of more than 80 people. Read more: Herdwatch snaps up ComTag and Lilac to boost its vet business
Read MoreEvery cloud-consuming company is concerned about runaway cloud costs. To address those concerns, the big three cloud service providers have introduced cloud pricing calculators. We’ve also seen the rise of finops. That’s a good start. But cloud calculators and finops are infrastructure-focused, not application-focused. To avoid unnecessary cloud costs, you need to optimize the code
Read MoreI’ve been working with artificial intelligence systems since the 1980s. Back then, AI was considered a revolution in leveraging computer systems to achieve unheard-of capabilities. Things are much the same today with generative AI (genAI). But to avoid the mistakes made during the first generations of AI systems, businesses must understand what AI is valid
Read MoreCredit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority Amazon has silently removed support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos on the ad-supported subscription tier of Prime Video. Users must upgrade to the ad-free subscription tier to enjoy Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos. Amazon has recently hiked its prices for the ad-free tier and introduced a lower ad-supported
Read MoreCredit: Ryan Haines / Android Authority A Google app teardown has revealed that the Gemini app is coming to headphones. There’s no word on a timeline for Gemini on headphones just yet, though. Google rebranded its Bard assistant to Gemini last week, while also replacing Assistant with Gemini on smartphones. Now, new evidence suggests that
Read MoreMacworld There are a lot of file-sharing sites out there, but the experience of using them can feel pretty impersonal, even when they’re your own files you’re sharing. Smmall Cloud has distinguished itself in a crowded field by combining a laser focus on quick, unlimited uploads with a customizable approach that can help creatives and other entrepreneurs
Read MoreCredit: Apple Apple has released visionOS 1.0.3 for the Vision Pro headset. This update adds an option to reset the device if the user forgets the passcode. Before this update, users could not reset the Vision Pro at home. They would have to approach an Apple Store, which would use a special $300 Developer Strap
Read MoreCredit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority The FCC commissioner has called on the commission to investigate Apple for cracking down on Beeper Mini. Commissioner Brendan Carr cited iMessage’s low-contrast green bubbles and the degrading of photos/videos. Beeper Mini promised a more convenient way for Android phone users to use iMessage as a blue bubble. Unfortunately,
Read MoreMinesto, a marine energy tech developer based in Sweden, has deployed their new Dragon 12 tidal energy harvester to the Faroe Islands. Operating like an underwater kite, the Dragon 12 “uses lift generated by tidal flows to fly patterns faster than the currents, harvesting renewable energy,” reports New Atlas. From the report: Where devices like
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