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What is SB 1047 - the California AI bill?

California legislators are about to vote on a bill called SB 1047, which would set rules for how artificial intelligence (AI) is developed and used in the state. However, many tech companies and some lawmakers are against it, saying the rules could slow down innovation and make things harder for the tech industry. What is SB 1047, the California AI bill? Here are some things you should know about it.
22 August 2024

Google sales reps allegedly suggested strategies to target teens against policy: Report

Google sales representatives advised ad buyers on ways to target teenage users, despite the company's policy prohibiting targeted advertising based on demographics for those under 18, according to a recent report by AdWeek.
22 August 2024

Cristiano Ronaldo launches his own YouTube channel

The channel, titled "UR · Cristiano," was officially unveiled on Wednesday.
21 August 2024

Mafia 4, new Call of Duty and more: Announcements so far from Gamescom 2024

The Gamescom event delivered on its promise of many new game announcements, alongside updates and trailers for highly anticipated titles.
21 August 2024

JBL's new earbuds offer a larger touchscreen

JBL has unveiled an upgraded version of its popular wireless earbuds, the JBL Tour Pro 3.
21 August 2024

How to track floods online

With water levels rising at an alarming rate, it is important to stay aware and cautious. Here are two ways users can track the flood.
21 August 2024

"I really hate generative AI", says Procreate CEO

James Cuda, CEO of the graphics editing app Procreate, has recently stated that the company has no plans to introduce generative AI tools in its line of products. In a video posted on Procreate's official X account, Cuda publicly stated his stance on AI-generated art, saying, "I really hate generative AI. I don't like what's happening in the industry, and I don't like what it's doing to our artists."
20 August 2024

Chrome for Android to hide sensitive information during screen sharing: Report

Google is taking steps to enhance privacy on its Chrome browser for Android by redacting sensitive information such as credit card details and passwords during screen sharing and recording sessions, according to a report by Bleeping Computer.
20 August 2024

Google Play Security Reward Program to end submissions by August 31

Google has announced that it will be closing the Google Play Security Reward Program (GPSRP) for new submissions on August 31, 2024.
19 August 2024

Intel’s latest processor series set for launch in October: Reports

Intel's Arrow Lake series, officially known as the Core Ultra 200 series, is scheduled for release on 10th October, according to a report from Benchlife.
19 August 2024

Mike Lynch reported missing after yacht sinks off Sicily

Mike Lynch, a British tech entrepreneur, is reported missing after a luxury yacht was struck by a violent storm and sank off the Sicilian capital Palermo on Monday.
19 August 2024

X - major misinformation source on communal violence in Bangladesh: Rumor Scanner

X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has been identified as a major platform for spreading misinformation about communal violence in Bangladesh, as per a recent report by Rumor Scanner, a Bangladeshi fact-checking organisation. The investigation identified 50 accounts in X responsible for promoting misleading content that reached over 154 million views between August 5 and 13.
19 August 2024

Windows 11 update to remove FAT32 partition size limit after nearly 3 decades

Microsoft is set to remove the 32GB size limit for FAT32 partitions in Windows 11, a restriction that has been in place for nearly 30 years.
19 August 2024

Instagram is experimenting vertical profile grids

Instagram is experimenting with an alteration to its profile pages, potentially moving away from the iconic square grid that has been a hallmark of the platform since its inception.
17 August 2024

SteamOS may challenge Windows in handheld gaming

Valve, the video game company behind the popular digital distribution platform Steam, has announced plans to extend support for its custom operating system, SteamOS, to rival handheld devices such as Asus' ROG Ally.
17 August 2024

Google under fire for pressuring influencers to favour Pixel 9 in reviews

Google has faced backlash after it emerged that influencers participating in its exclusive Team Pixel program were pressured to prioritise the Pixel 9 over competing devices in their reviews.
17 August 2024

Major data breach in USA exposes personal information of millions

The data breach, which occurred several months ago, reportedly includes names, Social Security numbers, and physical addresses.
17 August 2024

ASL patient can speak again thanks to brain implant

A patient diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a neurological disease that affects motor neutrons, was able to speak again thanks to a text-to-speech brain implant made by Blackrock Neurotech, a US-based neurotech firm, as per new research findings.
15 August 2024

Ibrahim sets world record by connecting 444 consoles to a single TV

Ibrahim Al-Nasser, a Saudi Arabian video game collector, has set a Guinness World Record by connecting 444 unique gaming consoles to a single television.
15 August 2024

How social media mobilised netizens as vigilantes in a “lawless” country

August 5. The day the student-led mass protests did the unthinkable in toppling the previous regime, with the aspiration to build back the country from the ground up - one brick at a time.
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