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iOS 16.4 Beta 4: Apple Music Classical and Other New Features
The release of iOS 16.4 is soon, but public beta testers don't have to wait for these new features. The wait for iOS 16.4 is almost over. Apple released iOS 16.4 beta 4 to public beta testers Thursday, about a week after the company released the third iOS 16.4 public beta. This fourth beta means the wide unveiling of iOS 16.4 is probably close at hand. Beta testers can now try out new iOS feature ... Read more
2023-03-16 21:34:50
Google Warns Samsung and Pixel Phone Owners About 18 Dire Exploits
If you have these devices with Samsung Exynos chipsets, stay off Wi-Fi and Voice over LTE, or VoLTE, calls. Google is warning owners of some Samsung, Vivo and Pixel phones that a series of exploits enable bad actors to compromise devices simply by knowing phone numbers -- and the device owners wouldn't notice a thing. Project Zero, Google's in-house team of cybersecurity experts and analysts, de ... Read more
2023-03-16 21:33:38
Samsung Launches the Galaxy A54 5G to Challenge the Pixel 6A
Samsung's new sub-$500 phone arrives just before we're expecting to hear about the Pixel 7A. Samsung's giving Google more competition in the market for affordable phones with the newly announced $450 Galaxy A54 5G. The phone launches on April 6 and will be available for preorder starting March 30, representing Samsung's latest effort to capture the market for middle-tier smartphones. The Galaxy ... Read more
2023-03-16 21:33:15
ChatGPT-style tech brought to Microsoft 365
The technology behind the world's most talked about artificial intelligence (AI) system, ChatGPT, is being added to its most ubiquitous work software, Microsoft 365. Microsoft is calling the system Copilot and says it will be embedded into Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Microsoft boss Satya Nadella said it would "fundamentally change the way we work." However, the firm admitted ... Read more
2023-03-16 21:28:14
This Mac App Makes Signing Documents a Breeze
There's an easy way to sign your important documents, using this built-in MacOS tool. Over the past decade, we've slowly moved from paper to digital documents. Whether you're signing a lease, doing your taxes or filling out a contract, you can do it all from your computer. And if you're a Mac owner, signing these documents is easier than you think. You might be using third-party software like Ad ... Read more
2023-03-15 20:07:13
Dress Up Your MacBook Pro Like a Fancy Leather-Bound Book
The Pad & Quill Leather Copertina Case is a stick-on folio case, a laptop stand and a handsome addition to your bookshelf. High-end laptops call for high-end accessories. At least that's how I justified attaching this Leather Copertina Case from Pad & Quill to my 16-inch MacBook Pro. This is more than the usual soft laptop sleeve or clip-on plastic cover. Instead, it's a sturdy hardback l ... Read more
2023-03-15 20:05:37
From the iPhone 15 to an AR/VR Headset: Apple Products to Expect in 2023
Piecing Apple's product launch history together with reports and leaks could give us a hint at what's to come. Apple never discusses new products before it's ready to formally introduce them, making it impossible to know exactly what to expect. But certain products tend to arrive around the same time every year, providing possible clues. Leaks and rumors also paint a picture of potential gadgets ... Read more
2023-03-15 20:04:26
Samsung to invest in South Korea mega chip-making plan
Electronics giant Samsung says it plans to invest around 300tn won ($230.8bn; £189.6bn) over 20 years in the South Korea government's push to develop a mega semiconductor hub in the country. This will be put towards building five chip factories, the firm told the BBC. Samsung is the world's biggest maker of memory chips, smartphones and TVs. Under the official plan, companies in high-tech indus ... Read more
2023-03-15 20:01:57
Taking Screenshots on Windows 10 and 11 Is Easy. Here's How
Keyboard shortcuts are just one way to take screenshots on your PC. Taking screenshots of important documents, like plane tickets or receipts for online purchases, is a good way to make sure you have access to your documents in case ticket apps or your email aren't working. Whether you have Windows 10 or Windows 11, there are a few easy ways to take screenshots of all (or part) of your screen. ... Read more
2023-03-14 22:01:56
Microsoft Cuts Team Focused on AI Ethics, Report Says
The group reportedly played a key role in making sure Microsoft's AI principles were actually built into its products. Launched last month, Microsoft's new AI-powered Bing search seems to have struck a chord with potential users. And on Tuesday, the company confirmed that the new Bing is powered by GPT-4, artificial intelligence company Open AI's follow-up to its popular ChatGPT AI chatbot. Whil ... Read more
2023-03-14 22:00:33