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Imagine having your social security number and other personal data advertised as being up for sale on the dark web. That’s what has happened to 71 million AT&T customers, according to Bleeping Computer. Back in 2021, a “threat actor” using the alias ShinyHunters posted an ad on the RaidForums offering to deliver sensitive information that was supposedly obtained during an alleged AT&T data breach.The information that leaked includes customers’ names, addresses, mobile phone numbers, social security numbers (encrypted), birth dates (encrypted), and more. Bleeping Computer and other cybersecurity research firms took a look at a sample of the data obtained…
Android users may have noticed a subtle change to a familiar home screen feature. The “At a Glance” widget, a staple on Android devices, is no longer explicitly tied to Google Assistant. This shift signals a potential rethinking of Google Assistant’s role in the Android experience.The “At a Glance” widget has long been a helpful tool, conveniently displaying essential information like the current weather, upcoming calendar events, reminders, and more. On Google Pixel devices, it is actually a permanent fixture (for now). On other Android devices, it is usually found within the list of Android widgets under the Google category…
The Google Maps app on Wear OS is getting a nice little update that was previously announced as part of the March Pixel Feature Drop. This update adds public transit directions, helping you navigate bus, train, and ferry routes directly from your wrist.According to 9to5Google, it appears that the transit directions functionality is arriving as a server-side update in Google Maps for Wear OS (version 11.119.0702.W). This update will make it easier for Wear OS users to plan their commutes and navigate public transportation without having to pull out their phones. Furthermore, the addition of public transit directions further enhances…
Recent climate reports have shown alarming trends as 2023 was confirmed as the hottest year on record and rising temperatures led to the loss of 1 million square kilometers of arctic ice in the last year. As the Biden administration is committing nearly $4 billion toward jumpstarting a new carbon capture industry in the U.S., CBS News was given an inside look at two companies taking different approaches to process.Graphyte is a startup that takes leftover material from timber and rice mills and turns it into bricks to be wrapped up and buried in the ground — for now, in a…
Looking to save some money on an Apple Watch Series 9 or Apple Watch Ultra 2 timepiece? Head to the Refurbished Apple Watch website and look at the list of models available. You’ll see that the Series 9 and the Ultra 2 are greyed out indicating that refurbished versions of these two 2023 Apple Watch releases are coming soon. Currently, the Apple Watch SE is the only refurbished Apple Watch model shown on the U.S. site as being available for purchase.Because the International Trade Commission (ITC) placed an exclusion order against Apple after an ITC judge found that Apple infringed…
The iPhone 15’s bezels are already impressively thin but Apple wants the iPhone 16 family to have even slimmer bezels, says a new report. Korean outlet Sisajournal (via @Tech_Reve) reports that Apple will use a new tech called BRS (Border Reduction Structure) to achieve ultra-thin bezels on the iPhone 16.Previously, methods existed to reduce the size of top and side bezels, but the bottom bezel proved to be something of a challenge, particularly because of heat generation issues. The BRS tech seemingly takes care of the problem as it has been designed to make the bottom bezel as thin as possible. It accomplishes…
Meta’s Threads app is rolling out a new “Trending Now” feature to all U.S. users that provides real-time insight into the most popular topics being discussed. This launch follows a 5-week test with a small subset of users and will be rolled out in more countries and languages soon.Mark Zuckerberg quickly made the announcement via his Threads account. Joining him in an announcement of their own was the official Threads account and Instagram boss Adam Mosseri. Source: ThreadsThe “Trending Now” feature leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to determine the most popular topics based on what users are actively talking about. You’ll find…
The rumor mill hasn’t been particularly chatty about the Pixel 8a, so even though there are multiple signs that the phone is inching towards launch, we don’t know a whole lot about it. Thankfully for those curious about Google’s next mid-range phone, a new report has revealed almost all of the device’s specs.Android Authority published detailed Pixel 8a specs, which they claim to have received from an inside source.Last year’s Pixel 7a was already a substantial upgrade over its predecessor, making it one of the best affordable smartphones you can buy. Google has apparently decided to outdo itself by making…
With the Galaxy S24 series reportedly doing well and the iPhone 15 family falling short of expectations, Samsung apparently wants to continue riding the high by announcing the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 earlier than expected.The Elec says that Samsung’s partners will commence parts production for the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Flip 6 in early May. That’s around two to three weeks earlier than when mass production of components started for the Z5 family last year.The outlet believes that this signals an early launch. This suggests Samsung may release the Z Fold and Flip 6 in July,…
A Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4 owner on Reddit pointed out how his device would no longer open completely flat thanks to debris getting caught in the hinge. As noted in his post, the Redditor (ahmed1smael) said that the debris consisted of pieces of the bristles used to clean the hinge, and pieces of the adhesive tape used to keep the bristles in place. This can be seen in a picture that the Reddit subscriber posted on the social media platform.After four hours of using soda can fragments to clean out the hinge, the owner of the phone was finally…
Xiaomi, the Chinese smartphone manufacturer known for its value-for-money philosophy, hasn’t flirted with the U.S. for years. If you’re a long, long, long-time PhoneArena reader, you might remember that the company, known as “China’s Apple” back in the day, used to hint about offering its smartphones in the States. In 2016, after the company hired Googler Hugo Barra, the latter said that Xiaomi could not afford to stay out of the U.S. That turned out not to be true.Even without directly offering its phones to U.S. consumers, Xiaomi is doing big business as its recent fourth-quarter numbers show. Helped by…
In an era where the answers to the most random questions — like the indoor land speed record or the Earth’s weight — are just a few clicks away, we often take for granted the colossal network that makes it all possible: the internet. At the heart of this technological marvel are pioneers such as Vint Cerf, Steve Crocker and Bob Kahn, whose groundbreaking work has woven the fabric of the digital world we live in today.Despite their monumental achievements, these innovators remain modest about their contributions. “One of the big issues about the internet is that most people don’t…
); and it’s up to users to check whether the dual-layer OLED miracle is living up to its promises.Additionally, this technology is claimed to provide brighter visuals and improved power efficiency.Single-layer OLED (Organic Light-Emitting Diode) screens are built with a single layer of organic compounds that emit light when an electrical current is applied. This technology allows for a wide range of colors and deep blacks because each pixel can be controlled independently, turning on and off as needed, eliminating the need for a backlight.This is how you get glorious high contrast ratios and true blacks, as unlit pixels do…
Extended interview: “Founding fathers” of the internet on shaping the digital age – CBS News Watch CBS News In this extended interview, “CBS Mornings” co-host Tony Dokoupil sits down with three computer scientists who helped create the internet — Bob Kahn, Vint Cerf and Steve Crocker — to discuss their first email addresses, what they use the internet for and how artificial intelligence could impact the internet’s future. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Extended #interview #Founding #fathers #internet #shaping #digital #age
The main benefit is that the AI assistant reduces the workload of the coaches, says Ondřej Hubáček, an analyst at the sports data firm Ematiq who specializes in predictive models, and who did not work on the project. “An AI system can go through the data quickly and point out errors a team is making—I think that’s the added value you can get from AI assistants,” he says. To assess TacticAI’s suggestions, GoogleDeepMind presented them to five football experts: three data scientists, one video analyst, and one coaching assistant, all of whom work at Liverpool FC. Not only did these…
When you buy an Apple product, you’re likely to find a piece of text on it that reads: “Designed by Apple in California.”Apple’s design team has consistently delivered some impressive, premium-feeling, thin and light devices – MacBooks, iPhones, iPads, iMacs, keyboards, Apple Pencils, mice, and more.But even the acclaimed design team behind the trillion dollar company can occasionally screw things up a bit, especially if its goal is aesthetics and thinness above all else.Let’s take a look at my personal favorite Apple design fails, the reasons behind them, and whether they were eventually fixed.Let’s also use this opportunity to appreciate…