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E-scooter riders flouting rules, blocking footpaths and causing accidents? We need to use smart solutions
Recent decisions by several Australian and New Zealand cities to discontinue shared e‑scooter services have again thrust misperceptions and moral panic into the limelight.
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'Side job, self-employed, high-paid': Behind the AI slop flooding TikTok and Facebook
TikTok, Facebook and other social media platforms are being flooded with uncanny and bizarre content generated with artificial intelligence (AI), from fake videos of the US government capturing vampires to images of shrimp ...
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Why Microsoft's Copilot AI falsely accused court reporter of crimes he covered
When German journalist Martin Bernklau typed his name and location into Microsoft's Copilot to see how his articles would be picked up by the chatbot, the answers horrified him.
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AI is working its way into smartphones, but some tools could be subverted for misinformation
Artificial intelligence (AI) has already transformed how we work and communicate. Now, it's making its way into our pockets.
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Instagram has announced it will be removing beauty filters—but the damage is done
Meta has announced third-party augmented reality (AR) filters will no longer be available on its apps as of January 2025. This means more than 2 million user-made filters offered across WhatsApp, Facebook and, most notably, ...
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Study shows AI could lead to inconsistent outcomes in home surveillance
A new study from researchers at MIT and Penn State University reveals that if large language models were to be used in home surveillance, they could recommend calling the police even when surveillance videos show no criminal ...
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14 hours ago
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Report: New smoke alarms are better at detecting fires, but still beep for bacon
Armored with safety glasses, hearing protection, and a fire-retardant lab coat, fire researcher Emma Veley carefully cradled a frying pan of raw bacon into a laboratory surrounded by wires and sensors. Mounted on the ceiling ...
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Sep 18, 2024
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What caused pagers used by Hezbollah to explode? Wireless security expert explains what might have happened
Thousands of pagers used by members of the militant group Hezbollah simultaneously exploded in parts of Lebanon and Syria on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least nine people and injuring more than 2,700.
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Sep 18, 2024
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Meta, Ray-Ban maker extend smart glasses partnership
Ray-Ban maker EssilorLuxottica said Tuesday that it extended a partnership with Facebook and Instagram owner Meta to develop smart-eyewear products after producing glasses that let users make calls, capture images and listen ...
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Sep 17, 2024
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US says new Apple AirPods can be hearing aids
Apple on Thursday got a green light from US regulators to add a feature that would let upcoming AirPods Pro ear pieces be used as hearing aids, potentially disrupting that market.
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Sep 12, 2024
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Sharing biosignals with online gaming partners can enhance mutual sense of social presence
Although interactive online platforms, including esports platforms, aim to foster close connections between people, they often fall short of supporting the creation of bonds between the interaction partners. Researchers at ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 12, 2024
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The latest version of ChatGPT has a feature you'll fall in love with—and that's a worry
If you're a paid subscriber to ChatGPT, you may have noticed the artificial intelligence (AI) large language model has recently started to sound more human when you are having audio interactions with it.
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Sep 12, 2024
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New iPhone integrates AI: Expert explains what that really means for users
Apple unveiled the iPhone 16 on Monday, a device designed around Apple Intelligence, the company's generative artificial intelligence (AI) offering. This new feature promises a highly personalized experience that goes beyond ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 12, 2024
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The five biggest-selling gaming consoles
Since video game consoles first emerged in the early 1970s, hundreds of millions have been sold to players eager to immerse themselves in their favorite franchises, from Assassin's Creed to Zelda.
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Sep 10, 2024
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Sony to release PlayStation 5 Pro on November 7
Sony said Tuesday it would launch an upgraded version of its flagship games console with better graphics and AI capabilities on November 7, calling it PlayStation 5 Pro.
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Sep 10, 2024
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Apple embraces the AI craze with its newly unleashed iPhone 16 lineup
Apple on Monday charged into the artificial intelligence craze with a new iPhone lineup that marks the company's latest attempt to latch onto a technology trend and transform it into a cultural phenomenon.
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 10, 2024
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China's Huawei unveils triple-folding phone with hefty price tag
Chinese tech giant Huawei on Tuesday unveiled the world's first triple-folding phone at more than three times the price of the newest iPhone, hours after its US competitor lifted the curtain on its own new handset built for ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 10, 2024
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The iPhone 16, new AirPods and other highlights from Apple's product showcase
Apple squarely shifted its focus toward artificial intelligence with the unveiling of its hotly anticipated iPhone 16 along with a slew of new features coming with the next update to the device's operating system. While the ...
Consumer & Gadgets
Sep 10, 2024
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Apple unveils new iPhone built for AI
Apple on Monday unveiled new iPhones built for generative artificial intelligence as it seeks to boost sales and show it is keeping up in the technology race.
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Sep 9, 2024
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The iPhone is about to be very different, and potentially better, in Europe—experts explain why
Depending on what side of the Atlantic you're on, your iPhone will soon be very different.
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Sep 9, 2024
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