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AI: Workers need more protection - TUC union
The UK is falling behind in protecting workers from artificial intelligence (AI), a trade union has warned. The TUC said the UK had no plans, like the EU's AI Act, to regulate its use in hiring, firing and setting work conditions. The union has asked a taskforce to draft legal protections. The government said it was committed to improving and upholding worker rights. It comes as the boss of Oct ... Read more
2023-07-19 21:32:13
Microsoft 365 Copilot AI Tool Will Cost $30 Per Month
Microsoft Word is about to get a lot smarter for enterprise users. Microsoft has revealed its pricing for Microsoft 365 Copilot, which integrates the large language model tech from OpenAI's ChatGPT into Office applications, and it comes at a steep cost. While it's still in early access, Microsoft said that 365 Copilot will cost $30 per user per month for E3, E5, Business Standard and Business Pr ... Read more
2023-07-19 03:51:55
Huawei Is Gearing Up to Make 5G Phones Again
Huawei has been releasing mostly 4G phones as part of the fallout of US sanctions imposed on the Chinese telecom giant. Huawei is poised to resume production of 5G smartphones before the end of this year, research firms told CNET on Monday, indicating the end of a years-long disruption due to US sanctions that cut it off from vital American technology. The Chinese phonemaker is expected to use ... Read more
2023-07-19 03:51:28
What Is 'Hidden Hearing Loss' and How to Tell if You Have It
This type of hearing loss doesn't show up on traditional tests, but that doesn't make it any less troublesome to live with. You're trying to listen to your friend in a crowded restaurant or follow a story someone's telling at a party. The problem? You can't make out most of it. That raises some red flags for your hearing. And since hearing loss and noise pollution are both on the rise, you know ... Read more
2023-07-19 03:50:55
iPadOS 17 Beta Is Here and It's Already Making Things Better
From more stable multitasking to its new widgets and tools, the OS update looks promising. The iPad doesn't go through massive transformations year to year, but it continues to slowly evolve. The latest version of iPadOS, expected to arrive finished in the fall, as it always does, is in public beta now and available to download. I've been using it on an M1 iPad Air and so far it's been a pleasa ... Read more
2023-07-19 03:49:28
AI in dance music: What do DJs and producers think of it?
You're in a club, the music's pounding and the lights are flashing. You look up to the DJ booth but there's no-one there, because it's an AI-generated mix. With mixing software getting more sophisticated and venues cutting back on budgets, that's the worry of some people in the dance music industry. But can a computer programme ever replace the real-life connection between a DJ and a crowd? In ... Read more
2023-07-17 22:00:00
Amazon Has Savings on Both Generations of the Apple Pencil Right Now
These rare discounts can save you up to $40 on Apple's first- and second-gen styluses. Apple makes some of our favorite tablets for creatives and, if you want to unlock their full potential, you'll want to pair them with an Apple Pencil. Apple's sleek and advanced styluses are designed specifically for the iPad, and offer seamless connectivity and pin-point precision. Right now, you've got a rare ... Read more
2023-07-17 21:59:28
If You Have One of These Health Conditions, Take Extra Care in the Heat
Stifling temperatures can cause more problems for people with certain health conditions. Here's what to know and what to do if you have one. This summer is off to a very hot start, including the smoke from the Canadian wildfires and some of the hottest days in Earth's modern history. As our planet heats up, the health burden won't be shared equally. Factors such as what country someone lives in ... Read more
2023-07-17 21:58:43
Microsoft Has a New Game Pass Plan to Replace Your Xbox Live Gold Subscription
Xbox Game Pass Core will launch in September and offer a library of 25 games, along with access to online multiplayer, for the same $10 monthly price. Microsoft on Monday announced that it's replacing Xbox Live Gold with a new Game Pass plan. Starting Sept. 14, Xbox Live Gold will become Xbox Game Pass Core. The new service will cost $10 a month or $60 a year, the same price as Xbox Live Gold. ... Read more
2023-07-17 21:57:09
iOS 17 Proves Apple Doesn't Need a Foldable Phone... Yet
Commentary: Apple's iOS 17 update is the latest sign that the company is evolving the way it thinks about the iPhone's screen. Smartphones have more or less looked identical to one another for the past decade, but companies like Samsung, Motorola and Google are changing that with screens that bend and fold. Almost every major smartphone maker has released a foldable phone or is planning to, with ... Read more
2023-07-17 03:21:40