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Meta debuted its latest offerings for virtual and augmented reality at its Connect event. It finally took the wrap off the AR glasses it has been working on for the last five years, named Orion, which the company says are “the most advanced pair of AR glasses ever made.” Meanwhile, the Meta Quest 3S is will now be an...
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Security software provider Kaspersky, which will soon be banned from selling or providing its services in the United States, promised a smooth transition for current customers. However, many of these customers were shocked to find that their Kaspersky antivirus software had suddenly deleted itself and was...
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In what feels like déjà vu, a particular piece of Android malware has managed to sneak its way back into apps available in the Google Play Store after initially being discovered in 2019. The security research team at Kaspersky shared that the "Necro" trojan was found within several popular apps that, according to...
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During a recent interview with the New York Times, legendary ex-Apple designer Jony Ive confirmed that his company, LoveFrom, is spearheading the design of a mobile device in collaboration with OpenAI. The goal is to create a device that “is less socially disruptive than the iPhone,” with the use of AI.
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While the feature set of Apple's latest set of iPhones isn't exactly setting the world on fire, it has managed to spark a match under the DIY mavens over at iFixIt. That's because the company has surprisingly managed to make this generation some of the most repair-friendly iPhones in memory—all the more surprising...
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro lineup might be struggling to generate sales during the opening weekend of pre-orders, but battery testing by Geekerwan shows a big boost to battery life that might entice potential buyers to make a move. Specifically, the iPhone 16 Pro Max looks like it might be king of the hill in...
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The European Union has launched what it refers to as “specification proceedings” in an effort to ensure that Apple is meeting its obligations under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), after the commission made it known that it would be investigating the company's behavior. The two proceedings will take place over the next...
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Palworld, the first game to become a hit in 2024, now finds itself at the center of a legal battle. The game’s developer, Pocketpair, is being sued by Nintendo alongside The Pokémon Company. In a statement, Nintendo says that “this lawsuit seeks an injunction against infringement and compensation for damages on the...
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Electronic Arts is making big claims about how it leverages AI for its business, as it looks to keep current projects on track, according to the presentation executives made during this year’s Investor Day. CEO Andrew Wilson stressed the importance of AI, noting that “this remarkable technology is not merely a...
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Despite all the controversy around the game’s monetization strategy, Diablo IV has managed to rake in a billion dollars in revenue, with a good chunk of its sales coming from microtransactions. It’s surprising to see misconstructions flourish this much, as the most vocal criticism of the game stemmed from the...
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Final Fantasy XVI is finally making its way to PC, which means that modders are about to get their chance to make whatever changes they’d like to see. The Final Fantasy franchise is no stranger to the mod scene, with various titles seeing hundreds of mods over the years. However, the development team doesn’t...
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Sony’s announcement of the PlayStation 5 Pro set the gaming community abuzz about its price tag just as much as all the new features it brings to the table, with many not happy about the price jump from the base model. However, not everyone is so down about the arrival of Sony’s more powerful console.
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Flappy Bird is back after originally being removed from mobile app stores 10 years ago, revived by the Flappy Bird Foundation. The announcement of the game’s return was posted on its official X account, saying “I AM BACK!! Just a decade ago, I was the talk of the town and soaring to new heights with my 100 million...
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Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 lineup became available to pre-order over the weekend, but it seems as if even the inclusion of Apple Intelligence isn’t enough to move the needle, sales-wise. This is according to Apple expert Ming-Chi Kuo, who used his sources within the company’s supply chain alongside other available...
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Apple has long been stingy with the amount of RAM it includes with its devices, and the iPhone 16 lineup will be no different. During an interview Johny Srouji, Apple's Senior Vice President of Hardware Technologies, revealed that all the forthcoming models will come with 8GB of RAM.
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Microsoft is making some changes to SymCrypt, which is the core cryptographic function library currently used by Windows. These changes are based on the guidance provided by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This is to prepare for a future where quantum computers, which are vastly more...
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Google is adding new safety features to make the browsing more secure for Chrome users with the latest update. The company will be bring various improvements to Safety Check and provide the ability for users to have more granular control over permissions granted to websites.
An improved version of Safety Check will...
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Days after Sony’s announcement, the pixel peeping experts at Digital Foundry have weighed in on whether they believe the PlayStation 5 Pro will be able to run Grand Theft Auto VI at a smooth 60 FPS in 4K resolution. "GTA 6" is of course one of the most highly anticipated games ever, but it’s not looking promising for gamers who are willing
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Robotics company 1X has announced that its NEO Beta line of humanoid robots will be rolling out to a select group of households as it looks to put its prototype robot through its paces. Unlike most other robots that are designed to be used as industrial workhorses, the NEO is meant to be used within the...
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Google is getting serious about deleting Gmail accounts that have been left inactive by users, as it works to improve the Gmail experience. Initially, the company made the announcement last year about the change to its inactive account policy, and it seems as if it is finally rolling out to accounts that meet the...
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The FBI has published its Cryptocurrency Fraud Report for 2023, and the losses continue to mount, reaching 5.6 billion dollars, which is a 45% increase in comparison to 2022. Even though fraudulent cryptocurrency schemes only account for 10% of the complaints the Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) receives, the...
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Security researchers at McAfee have discovered new malware targeting Android users, named SpyAgent. The main aim of this malicious software being the theft of seed phrases that can be used to recover cryptocurrency wallets. Although once installed on a device threat actors using SpyAgent will also look to exfiltrate...
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