Imagine scrolling through social media only to stumble upon a version of yourself promoting some random brand, or maybe starring in a commercial you’ve never seen, or perhaps even endorsing a political stance you’ve never taken. A bizarre reality, right? This eerie scenario isn’t far off for Tom Hanks, who …
Read More »Appleās next Vision headset might ship from the factory with prescription lenses
Mark Gurman writes in his Power On newsletter for Bloomberg today that a future Apple virtual reality headset could be smaller and lighter, and each unit could ship customized from the factory for people with impaired vision. With the first-generation Vision Pro, the companyās solution for glasses wearers is to …
Read More »Will a VPN prevent apps from tracking me?
If youāre like me, you probably use your smartphone for many of lifeās essentials including to convert units of measurement. Whether you need to convert miles to kilometers, pounds to kilograms, or Celsius to Fahrenheit, thereās an app for that.Ā But have you ever wondered what these apps do with …
Read More »X users report unlabeled clickbait ads that you canāt block or report
Mashable reports that users on X, formerly known as Twitter, have seen unlabeled ads in their feeds while scrolling through the companyās mobile apps. When users tap them, theyāre taken to other websites, with no way to block or report them. Unlike normal ads that are just posts from company …
Read More »The Epic v. Google witness list: Andy Rubin, Sundar Pichai, and more to testify
Itās been almost 10 months since a trial date was set in Epicās antitrust lawsuit against Google, and with all of the other big tech cases going on right now, including Googleās other antitrust proceedings, youād be forgiven for forgetting about this one. But believe it or not, the trial …
Read More »MGM didnāt pay up after hackers broke into its system and stole customer data
The Wall Street Journal wrote on Thursday that MGM Resorts International didnāt pay the ransomware attackers who broke into its systems last month, forcing the company to shut down systems at several of its hotels and casinos. The hack kept many waiting to check into their rooms, including FTC chair …
Read More »Sneaky lightbulb security cameras are the next big thing in home security
Have you ever wished you could keep an eye on your home or office without anyone noticing? Well, now you can with new sneaky lightbulb cameras. The invention combines the functionality of a lightbulb and a live video camera in one perfect spying tech device. But are they secure? That’s …
Read More »Hisenseās affordable, HDR-ready U6K TV has hit an all-time low
Hisenseās latest entry-level model offers a lot for the price, including Mini LED backlighting and full-array local dimming. | Image: Hisense Happy Saturday, dear readers! As you might have seen, Amazon has already begun to roll out a bevy of deals and discounts ahead of its fall Prime Day event …
Read More »Military metaverse like a āmultiplayer video gameā that will train soldiers using augmented reality and AI
A video game-like training simulator for Air Force pilots will give them a major advantage in real-life combat campaigns, a former F-22 pilot told Fox News.Ā The military metaverse is a virtual space where soldiers interact and train with their comrades using artificial intelligence and augmented reality, which overlays digital …
Read More »Intel teases Windows ārefreshā for 2024 amid Windows 12 launch rumors
Intel has teased a āWindows refreshā for 2024 which it hopes will boost its revenues. During Citiās analyst conference last month Intel CFO David Zinsner discussed a Windows refresh next year, suggesting that consumers might upgrade their PCs because of a new release of Windows. āWe actually think 2024 is …
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