Software engineer Doug Brown uncovered a 27-year-old hidden Easter egg in the Power Mac G3's ROM: a photo of the development team. The image, discovered using a hex editor, was previously inaccessible. Brown found clues in the ROM's code that revealed the activation method: formatting a RAM disk with...
Meta is facing criticism for its new 'cloud processing' feature, which allows access to users' unpublished photos on Facebook and Instagram. This feature, presented as an option for AI-generated content suggestions, grants Meta the right to analyze users' media, including facial features and metadata. While users can opt out,...
Apple's iOS 26, featuring a Liquid Glass redesign and numerous updates, is slated for a mid-September release. Following Apple's historical release pattern, the launch will likely occur shortly after their annual iPhone event. A public beta version will be available in July for early access, though users should anticipate...
Meta is attracting top AI researchers with lucrative multi-million dollar packages for senior roles at its new Superintelligence Lab, contrary to rumors of $100 million signing bonuses. Meta's CTO clarified that such large sums are not standard, but rather represent total compensation packages spread over time, including RSUs. ...
Denmark is pioneering legislation to combat AI-generated deepfakes by granting citizens property rights over their likeness and voice. Culture Minister Jakob Engel-Schmidt says the bill, backed across party lines, aims to protect individuals from digital identity theft facilitated by readily available AI tools. The law would allow individuals...
Google's Pixel Watch 3, updated with Wear OS 5.1, features Channel Sounding, a Bluetooth 6.0 technology improving location accuracy of connected devices. Unlike UWB, Channel Sounding leverages existing Bluetooth hardware, offering centimeter-level accuracy. However, widespread implementation requires more devices and software updates to support Bluetooth 6.0, delaying its current...
Microsoft is retiring the iconic "blue screen of death" (BSOD) from Windows 11. The BSOD, a staple since the early 1990s, will be replaced with a black screen for unexpected restarts. This change, rolling out this summer for Windows 11 24H2 users, aims to streamline the restart experience, reducing...
Google Photos is rolling out an updated, faster "Ask Photos" AI search. Users can now disable this Gemini-powered search feature entirely through updated settings. To disable, open Photos settings, tap "Preferences," then "Gemini features in Photos," and toggle off "Search with Ask Photos." This returns to the classic...
Google is testing a new AI app called Doppl that lets users virtually try on clothes from online images. Users upload a photo of themselves and a screenshot of the desired outfit; Doppl then generates a still image or video of the user wearing the outfit. While generally successful,...
Following recent Israeli airstrikes on Iran, AI-generated videos and images of the conflict have spread rapidly online. Users frequently turned to AI chatbots like X's Grok for verification, but received inconsistent and unreliable responses. Researchers highlight the challenge of distinguishing real from AI-generated content, noting the increasing realism of...
