Google settles $5 billion lawsuit claiming it spied on users using ‘incognito mode'

Google has agreed to settle a $5 billion privacy lawsuit alleging that it spied on people who used the “incognito” mode in its Chrome browser — along with similar “private” modes in other browsers — to track their internet use.

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What is ‘quishing'? The new QR code scam that is on the rise

QR codes are everywhere, offering quick access to information and services. However, with convenience comes risks, especially as scammers use these codes to orchestrate scams and steal personal information.

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Apple will sell latest Apple Watch models again after import ban temporarily stopped by US appeals court

Apple will be able to sell the latest Apple Watches after an import ban was temporarily paused by an appeals court on Wednesday

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As social media guardrails fade and AI deepfakes go mainstream, experts warn of impact on elections

The safeguards that attempted to counter bogus claims during the last election are eroding, while the tools and systems that create and spread them are only getting stronger.

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Apple has stopped selling some Apple Watches on its website because of patent dispute

"Following December 24, 2023, Apple no longer sells Apple Watch units in the United States with the ability to measure blood oxygen," a new message reads.

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Xfinity notifies its customers of data breach linked to software vulnerability

Hackers accessed Xfinity customers’ personal information by exploiting a vulnerability in software used by the company, the Comcast-owned telecommunications business announced this week.

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Google to pay $700 million to US states, consumers in app store settlement

Google has agreed to pay $700 million and make several other concessions to settle allegations that it had been stifling competition against its Android app store — the same issue that went to trial in another case that could result in even bigger changes.

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Apple introduces new iPhone security mode to protect against stolen passcodes

Stolen Device Protection creates a second layer of security against your iPhone's passcode being stolen.

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Apple releases new Journal app as part of its latest iPhone update. Here's what it's like

The Journal app is one example of how Apple continues to invest in new iPhone features on a yearly basis.

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Federal jury decides Google's Android app store benefits from anticompetitive barriers

A federal court jury has decided that Google’s Android app store has been protected by anticompetitive barriers that have damaged smartphone consumers and software developers, dealing a blow to a major pillar of a technology empire.

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European Union agrees to world's first comprehensive AI rules in landmark deal

European Union negotiators have clinched a deal on the world’s first comprehensive artificial intelligence rules.

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Meta to expand encryption on Messenger making it similar to WhatsApp

Meta to bring end-to-end encryption to Messenger, representing a major privacy update that makes the service more similar to its sibling WhatsApp.

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Parents and lawmakers are pushing for protections against AI-generated nude images

A mother and her 14-year-old daughter are advocating for better protections for victims after AI-generated nude images of the teen and other female classmates were circulated at a high school in New Jersey.

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Brazilian city enacts law that was secretly written by ChatGPT, sparking debate

City lawmakers in Brazil passed what appears to be the nation’s first legislation written entirely by artificial intelligence — even if they didn’t know it at the time.

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Parent company GM puts the breaks on Cruise self-driving cars

More bad news for San Francisco-based robotaxi company Cruise. Its parent company General Motors announced Wednesday plans to cut spending on Cruise by hundreds of millions of dollars in 2024.

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Meta updates political advertising rules to cover AI-generated images and videos

Meta details more updates to its political advertising policy, taking in account AI.

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Amazon wants businesses to use its palm-scanning tech to let employees into the office

Amazon is pitching the palm-based service as a way for employees to swipe their hand to enter an office or to access sensitive company data

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Google will start deleting ‘inactive' accounts in December. Here's what you need to know

Have a Google account you haven’t used in a while? If you want to keep it from disappearing, you should check on it before the end of the week.

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What does Sam Altman's firing — and quick reinstatement — mean for the future of AI?

It’s been quite a week for ChatGPT-maker OpenAI — and co-founder Sam Altman. Altman, who helped start OpenAI as a nonprofit research lab back in 2015, was fired as CEO Friday in a sudden and mostly unexplained exit that stunned the industry.

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Broadcom planning to complete deal for $69 billion acquisition of VMWare after regulators give OK

Computer chip and software maker Broadcom says it has cleared all regulatory hurdles and plans to complete its $69 billion acquisition of cloud technology company VMware on Wednesday.

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Sam Altman returns as OpenAI CEO just days after being removed, along with a new board

The ousted leader of ChatGPT-maker OpenAI is returning to the company that fired him late last week, the latest in a saga that has shocked the artificial intelligence industry.

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Company that created ChatGPT is thrown into turmoil after Microsoft hires its ousted CEO

Microsoft on Monday hired two leading executives from the company that created ChatGPT after one of them was abruptly fired by OpenAI, the startup whose chatbot kicked off the era of generative artificial intelligence.

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Ousted OpenAI head Sam Altman to lead Microsoft's new AI team, CEO Nadella says

Former OpenAI CEO Sam Altman will be joining Microsoft to lead a new advanced AI research team, according to Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella.

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Google will start deleting inactive Gmail accounts beginning Dec. 1. Here's how to make sure yours isn't one of them

The tech giant says accounts that haven’t been used for a certain extended period of time are more likely to be compromised, or at-risk.

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An AI just negotiated a contract for the first time ever — and no human was involved

Jaeger Glucina, chief of staff and managing director of Luminance, said its new AI aimed to eliminate much of the paperwork that lawyers need to complete.

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Mark Zuckerberg undergoes knee surgery after tearing ACL while training for MMA fight

Mark Zuckerberg’s latest martial arts sparring session sent him to the operating table. The Meta Platforms CEO and mixed martial arts enthusiast posted on social media Friday that he tore one of his anterior cruciate ligaments, or ACLs, while training for a fight early next year.

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You can control your iPhone without using your hands. Here's how

You can activate Voice Control on your iPhone and control your device with no hands.

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Who is using AI chatbot therapists? Here's what to know

Citing increased difficulty accessing traditional therapy, some people are turning to artificial intelligence chatbot therapy apps. 

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Google CEO defends paying Apple and others to make Google the default search engine on devices

Google CEO Sundar Pichai has finally taken the stand in the biggest U.S. antitrust case in a quarter century.

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Google Bard asked Bill Nye how AI can help avoid the end of the world. Here's what ‘The Science Guy' said

Bill Nye, 'The Science Guy' gave Google Bard an education in how AI can help save the world.

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In antitrust trial, Google exec testifies young users see the tech giant as out of style

Prosecutors presented evidence that Google secured its dominance in search by paying Apple and other companies to lock in Google as the default search engine on iPhones and other products.

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In antitrust trial, Google exec testifies young users see the tech giant as out of style

Prosecutors presented evidence that Google secured its dominance in search by paying Apple and other companies to lock in Google as the default search engine on iPhones and other products.

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Kids are attending pro-Palestine protests on Roblox

Kids are attending Israel-Hamas war protests on Roblox, and so far, a pro-Palestine virtual protest has been visited more than 275,000 times.

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Google Maps just got another update, here's what's new

Google Maps announced some new features Thursday to allow users to get more specific recommendations and navigate with more precision.

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Biden names technology hubs for 32 states and Puerto Rico to help the industry and create jobs

The Biden administration on Monday designated 31 technology hubs spread across 32 states and Puerto Rico to help spur innovation and create jobs in the industries that are concentrated in these areas.

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Kids in Crisis: Resource guide for parents

Wondering how to support your kids in a world driven by social media? Start here.

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Billionaire Mark Cuban used this sales pitch for his first tech startup in 1989—here's why it worked

Mark Cuban recently shared an excerpt of a 1989 sales pitch for his first company, MicroSolutions. The tactics he used are still relevant today — here's why.

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AI chatbots are supposed to improve health care, but research says some are perpetuating racism

Hospitals and health care systems are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence, but a new study cautions that popular chatbots are perpetuating racist, debunked medical ideas.

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T-Mobile could soon move some customers to more expensive plans unless they opt out

T-Mobile will soon run a test that will automatically switch some customers who are on older rate unlimited plans to more expensive rate plans, unless they choose to opt out.  

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EU demands Meta and TikTok detail efforts to curb disinformation from Israel-Hamas war

The European Union has ratcheted up its scrutiny of Big Tech companies with demands for Meta and TikTok to detail their efforts to curb illegal content and disinformation during the Israel-Hamas war.

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ChatGPT can now respond with images and search the web

OpenAI has officially launched real-time internet browsing and image generation for ChatGPT — but it has been a significantly bumpy ride.

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Amazon to test drones that drop prescription drugs on your doorstep

Amazon will soon make prescription drugs fall from the sky when the e-commerce giant becomes the latest company to test drone deliveries.

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X tests $1 fee for new users in the Philippines and New Zealand in bid to target spam

Elon Musk’s social media platform has begun charging a $1 fee to new users in the Philippines and New Zealand as part of a test designed to cut down on spam and fake accounts.

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On Amazon, eBay, and Shopify, AI is the new third-party seller

Purchased an Amazon Prime deal? Maybe an AI wrote the product copy that convinced you to spend. It will be doing more of the pitching.

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Calls for AI regulations to protect jobs rise in Europe after ChatGPT's arrival

An IE University study showed that, out of a sample of 3,000 Europeans, 68% want their governments to introduce rules to safeguard jobs from AI.

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Apple's latest iPhone software lets you leave a FaceTime video voicemail. Here's how to do it

A new feature on iOS 17 allows you to leave a video message if someone doesn't answer your FaceTime.

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‘They just come, take a nice selfie … and leave.' Overtourism returns, but cities are fighting back

Cities and tourist sites are trying different tactics to combat overtourism. Two researchers discuss what's working and the need for "regenerative travel."

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Meet Hyphen, Chipotle's burrito bowl-making robot

Chipotle Mexican Grill says it's testing out Hyphen to see how it could work beside its human employees.

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Meta and X questioned by lawmakers over lack of rules against AI-generated political deepfakes

US Sen. Amy Klobuchar of Minnesota and U.S. Rep. Yvette Clarke of New York sent a letter Thursday to Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and X CEO Linda Yaccarino expressing “serious concerns” about the emergence of AI-generated political ads on their platforms.

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AI Yearbook trend takes over social media

Influencers have been posting '90s-inspired AI-generated yearbook photos using the Epik photo editing app.

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