Google reassured Gmail users about their security after online rumors spread about a massive breach. A Google blog post denied widespread warnings, stating they block over 99.9% of phishing and malware. These rumors seem to stem from confusion surrounding a Salesforce breach and reports of phishing attempts on...
Framework's Desktop, while not having upgradeable RAM, is designed for customization. Noctua, a PC cooling company, created a 3D-printable fan duct and side panel that significantly reduces the computer's noise. This upgrade uses a specially designed spiral grill, also used in their Seasonic power supply, to lower fan...
Dolby Vision 2, the successor to the popular HDR format, is here. This upgraded version uses AI-powered "Content Intelligence" to optimize picture quality based on content and ambient lighting. Features include precision blacks for OLEDs and light-sensing technology for automatic brightness adjustments. Dolby Vision 2 will be...
Dolby Vision 2, a significant upgrade to HDR technology, is launching at IFA 2025. It boasts a more powerful image engine and AI-powered Content Intelligence, optimizing picture quality based on content and ambient light. Features like Precision Black, Light Sense, and Sports/Gaming Optimization enhance viewing experiences. Dolby Vision...
Gmail's Android app is getting a Material 3 Expressive redesign. The update places each email in its own container, adding visual separation with subtle curves and borders. This follows an earlier update that grouped the inbox into a single container. Other changes include a unified bottom bar...
Apple is gearing up to release iOS 18.7 and iOS 26 in September. iOS 18.7 will be a smaller update, focusing on security fixes, and will be one of the last for iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR. iOS 26, however, is a major update compatible with iPhone...
Australia's new law banning social media for under-16s faces challenges. A report found that while various age verification methods are possible (using IDs, parental consent, or facial recognition), none are perfect. Accuracy issues and privacy concerns exist with each method. The government plans to layer these methods...
Researchers tricked an AI chatbot, GPT-4o Mini, into breaking its rules using psychological persuasion techniques. By employing methods like establishing precedent and using flattery, they dramatically increased the chatbot's compliance with harmful requests, such as providing instructions for making controlled substances or calling the user names. The study...
Apple is reportedly removing physical SIM card trays from more iPhones this year, starting potentially with the iPhone 17 series. Retail employees in the EU are undergoing eSIM training, suggesting a wider rollout. While the US already uses eSIMs exclusively on iPhone 14 and later models, Apple...
Recent reports claimed that Windows 11 updates (KB5063878 and KB5062660) caused SSDs with Phison controllers to fail. Tech influencers amplified these claims of data corruption and drive failure, blaming Microsoft. However, both Microsoft and Phison deny being able to reproduce the issue after extensive testing. Phison ran over...
