Android
Apple teases M5 MacBook
Apple is teasing the imminent launch of a new MacBook with an M5 chip. In an X post, Apple SVP of worldwide marketing Greg Joswiak wrote that “something powerful is coming,” and a short video Read more…
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Sam Altman says ChatGPT will soon sext with verified adults
OpenAI will soon allow “erotica” for ChatGPT users who verify their age on the platform. In an X post on Tuesday, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the company will add support for mature conversations when Read more…
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Google Photos just fixed some of its most annoying collage quirks
Credit: Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Photos collage editor has been redesigned for greater flexibility and ease of use. You can now add or remove photos, switch layouts mid-edit, and share directly Read more…
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California cracks down on ‘predatory’ early cancellation fees
California has enacted new legislation that aims to limit companies from charging consumers “exorbitant” fees to cancel fixed-term contracts. Assembly Bill 483 was signed into law by California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday, placing transparency Read more…
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Your T-Mobile data might’ve been broadcast for anyone with hobbyist hardware to intercept
Credit: Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Researchers intercepted T-Mobile call and text data using an $800 off-the-shelf satellite setup. Around half of the satellite links they scanned were unencrypted, including military data. T-Mobile fixed Read more…
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Discord blamed a vendor for its data breach — now the vendor says it was ‘not hacked’
5CA is a customer service support company that works with Discord. Recently, the chat platform said the vendor had been breached as part of a “security incident” where 70,000 government ID photos may have leaked. Read more…
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Samsung abruptly halts One UI 8 release for Galaxy S22
Credit: Eric Zeman / Android Authority TL;DR Samsung has halted the rollout of One UI 8 for the Galaxy S22 series. It’s unclear why the rollout was postponed. The company has not offered any details Read more…
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Google’s new Gemini-powered tool takes the legwork out of finding a meeting slot
Credit: Tushar Mehta / Android Authority TL;DR Google is adding a Gemini-powered “Help me schedule” button to Gmail and Calendar. It suggests meeting times based on your availability and the context of your email exchange. Read more…
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Gmail now uses AI to help you find meeting times
Google is trying to make it easier to find time to meet with coworkers and clients. It’s launching a new Gemini AI-powered “Help me schedule” feature that suggests meeting time slots based on your Google Read more…
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Pokémon Legends: Z-A is a fantastic return to (mega) form
After shaking up the Pokémon formula with Pokémon Legends: Arceus, its successor, Legends: Z-A, pushes things even further – and it’s a very welcome change of pace. With Arceus, Nintendo and Game Freak demonstrated how Read more…