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Thursday, 25 January 2024 04:45

Apple introduced novel security feature for iPhones: Here are reasons to activate it

Your iPhone contains sensitive information, including saved passwords, Apple Wallet cards, and cherished photos. Losing your phone, even temporarily, can evoke concerns about the security of your data. In its recent iOS update, version 17.3, Apple introduced a new feature called Stolen Device Protection to alleviate such worries. Tech reporter Rich DeMuro from Nexstar’s KTLA explains that this setting enhances security against potential theft attempts, making it more challenging for thieves to access personal information, even if they possess your passcode. DeMuro points out that typically, someone with your passcode could perform actions such as changing your Apple ID password,…

Sunday, 14 January 2024 04:47

Facing threats from all around, Israel tests 'All-in-One' weapon able to shoot them out of the sky

Israel on Wednesday announced the recent test of a new air-defense configuration. The test involved the Spyder surface-to-air system, made by Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. During the trial, the Spyder system's components were combined into a single vehicle. Israel's defense ministry announced Wednesday the completion of a "successful trial" last week involving the Spyder surface-to-air system, an air-defense asset that's manufactured by the country's Rafael Advanced Defense Systems. The system has been operated for nearly two decades by a handful of militaries, and is capable of engaging drones, aircraft, cruise and ballistic missiles, and precision-guided munitions. The trial, a collaborative…

Saturday, 13 January 2024 04:41

China cracks Apple's AirDrop encryption to identify senders and monitor subversive communications

Chinese officials claim a Beijing company has cracked Apple's AirDrop encryption, a development that could enable police to trace dissidents who've used the app to spread anti-government messages. A Chinese tech company claims to have cracked Apple's AirDrop encryption. Chinese authorities say the information helped catch people sending "inappropriate information." Government critics have used the app to send information wirelessly. The company Wangshendongjian Technology was able to identify users by hacking encrypted device logs, according to China's Justice Bureau. The information was used by police to trace people using AirDrop to send what the filing described as "inappropriate speech." It…

Saturday, 23 December 2023 04:34

10 functions Android could borrow from iPhone

Many users consider Android as an operating system for mobile devices that offers numerous features and extensive customization options. In a sense, this is indeed true; however, it's worth noting that despite its rich functionality, Android, as before, lacks some capabilities available in iOS. RBC-Ukraine has compiled 10 iPhone features that should definitely appear on Android, making the use of the operating system much more convenient. Face ID Face ID is facial recognition technology created by Apple for its devices. To unlock the iPhone, you simply need to look at its screen. Face ID sensors use infrared rays for precise…

Friday, 22 December 2023 04:43

Cargo plane flies with no pilot on board

One of the world’s most widely used cargo planes completed an entire flight with no one on board for the first time. Lasting approximately 12 minutes in total, the flight departed from Hollister Airport, in Northern California, and was operated by Reliable Robotics, which has been working since 2019 on a semi-automated flying system in which the aircraft is controlled remotely by a pilot. The company recently announced that the 50-mile flight took place in November. The plane was a Cessna Caravan, a robust single-engine aircraft that is a popular choice for flight training, tourism, humanitarian missions and regional cargo.…

Monday, 04 December 2023 04:43

Google AI unveils Translatotron 3: A breakthrough in real-time speech translation

Researchers from Google AI have unveiled Translatotron 3, an innovative AI model that revolutionizes speech-to-speech translation, promising to turn users into real-time polyglots. This breakthrough technology eliminates the need for vast amounts of parallel speech data, making it accessible for languages with limited resources. Overcoming language barriers Language barriers have long been a hindrance to effective communication, both in everyday life and across global borders. While speech-to-speech translation (S2ST) models have emerged to address this challenge, they traditionally rely on extensive parallel speech data, limiting their utility for many languages where such data is scarce or entirely unavailable. Enter Translatotron…

Saturday, 25 November 2023 04:47

Chinese team creates drones with ‘human brains’ able to tackle complex tasks through group chats

Drone swarms shown to talk, collaborate and split up duties using human language, making it easier for operators to understand the machines' behaviour The technology has potential for use in security patrols, rescue operations and aerial logistics and transport, research team says A team of Chinese scientists has developed drones that can engage in "group chats" to discuss and assign tasks among themselves, much like human teams. The technology could be used to improve security patrols, disaster rescueand aerial logistics, the researchers said. While communication strategies for drone swarms are typically designed to simulate bee and ant colonies, the Chinese…

Thursday, 23 November 2023 05:09

OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough that could threaten humanity ahead of CEO ouster

Ahead of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s four days in exile, several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful artificial intelligence discovery that they said could threaten humanity, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The previously unreported letter and AI algorithm were key developments before the board's ouster of Altman, the poster child of generative AI, the two sources said. Prior to his triumphant return late Tuesday, more than 700 employees had threatened to quit and join backer Microsoft (MSFT.O) in solidarity with their fired leader. The sources cited the letter as…

Saturday, 18 November 2023 05:00

Apple says it will get rid of green text bubbles for non-iPhone users next year

Apple intends to adopt a popular encryption standard promoted by Google, which may finally eliminate green bubbles on the iPhone. The company announced on Thursday that it will add support for Rich Communication Services, the preferred encryption standard used by Android devices, sometime in 2024. The difference in encryption limited functionality between iPhones and Androids and colors texts green and blue, a distinction that has held social notoriety for years. "Later next year, we will be adding support for RCS Universal Profile," an Apple spokesperson told 9to5Mac. "We believe RCS Universal Profile will offer a better interoperability experience when compared…

Wednesday, 15 November 2023 04:39

Tech godfather Geoffrey Hinton: AI could rewrite code, escape control

Geoffrey Hinton, the computer scientist known as a “Godfather of AI,” says artificial intelligence-enhanced machines “might take over” if humans aren’t careful. Rapidly-advancing AI technologies could gain the ability to outsmart humans “in five years’ time,” Hinton, 75, said in a Sunday interview on CBS’ “60 Minutes.” If that happens, AI could evolve beyond humans’ ability to control it, he added. “One of the ways these systems might escape control is by writing their own computer code to modify themselves,” said Hinton. “And that’s something we need to seriously worry about.” Hinton won the 2018 Turing Award for his decades…

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Wednesday, 08 November 2023 04:54

Microsoft-backed OpenAI announces GPT-4 Turbo, its most powerful AI yet

OpenAI announced its new, more powerful GPT-4 Turbo artificial intelligence model Monday during its first in-person event, and revealed a new option that will let users create custom versions of its viral ChatGPT chatbot. It's also cutting prices on the fees that companies and developers pay to run its software. OpenAI's announcements show that one of the hottest companies in tech is rapidly evolving its offerings in an effort to stay ahead of rivals like Anthropic, Google and Meta in the AI arms race. ChatGPT, which broke records as the fastest-growing consumer app in history months after its launch, now…

Monday, 06 November 2023 04:47

Elon Musk launches ‘rebellious’ Grok AI bot to challenge ChatGPT

Elon Musk revealed his own artificial intelligence bot to challenge ChatGPT, claiming the prototype is already superior to ChatGPT 3.5 across several benchmarks. Dubbed Grok, it’s the first product of Musk’s xAI company and is now in testing with a limited group of US users. Grok is being developed with data from Musk’s X, formerly Twitter, and is thus better informed on the latest developments than alternative bots with static datasets, the company’s website said. It’s also designed to answer “with a bit of wit and has a rebellious streak,” according to the announcement. Earlier this year, Musk was among…

Wednesday, 20 September 2023 04:43

Elon Musk says X will charge users 'a small monthly payment' to use its service

X owner Elon Musk has floated the idea that the social network formerly known as Twitter may no longer be a free site. In a live-streamed conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday, Musk said the company was “moving to a small monthly payment” for the use of the X system. He suggested that such a change would be necessary to deal with the problem of bots on the platform. “It’s the only way I can think of to combat vast armies of bots,” explained Musk. “Because a bot costs a fraction of a penny — call it…

Sunday, 17 September 2023 04:16

A paralyzed woman couldn't speak for more than 20 years. With AI, now she can — just by thinking

Nearly two decades ago, then-30-year-old Ann Johnson had a brain stem stroke, and though she survived, she was left paralyzed and unable to speak with a condition known as locked-in syndrome. Johnson slowly regained the ability to breathe independently, move her neck, and wink, but after 18 years, her brain hasn't recovered its ability to move the muscles required for her to speak more than a few words. With the help of a new AI-driven brain implant, she has become the first patient to successfully use a groundbreaking neurotechnology that synthesizes speech and facial expressions from brain signals, the researchers…

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