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As of December 31, 2023, OPPO has filed over 3,160 global patents related to AI. That might sound like a lot, and 3,160 is a pretty hefty number – but if you want to stay in the AI craze race, you better be prepared to work hard.Oppo, unlike Apple, is rejecting the idea of lagging behind Samsung and Google in the AI race, and has a thing or two to show off.The brand that gave to the world the Oppo Find N3 (a.k.a. the OnePlus Open, a.k.a. a favorite of ours and probably the best foldable phone of 2023) is…
Grabbing the perfect screenshot from a video hasn’t always been the easiest task on desktop or mobile. Although you could always use the usual screenshotting tools on either platform, it wasn’t always possible to get a clean output without menus and player controls being visible, unless you cropped a significant portion out of the picture. Fortunately, this has now been somewhat remedied on desktop, and an Android solution appears to be on the way as well.Grabbing a clean screenshot of a particular frame on a YouTube video, for example, proved to be a challenge without resorting to third party extensions…
Washington — The Supreme Court heard arguments Monday in a pair of social media cases that could transform online speech.The two cases concern disputes over Republican-backed laws in Florida and Texas that aim to restrict social media companies from moderating content, which tech groups representing platforms like Facebook and X see as a violation of their First Amendment rights. The laws, both passed in 2021, came in response to what their backers saw as discrimination by social media platforms. The controversy followed social media companies’ decisions to ban former President Donald Trump from their platforms after his handling of the Jan.…
Following a two-week long testing period, Threads by Instagram has announced that the ability to bookmark posts is finally rolling out to its users. This has been one of the platform’s most requested features since its launch last year.Saving, or bookmarking, posts has been available on the Instagram app for years. So when Threads, which is an app managed by the same folks that manage the main Instagram app, initially launched without it, many users asked for that to be brought to the brand new social media app. Fortunately, approximately two weeks ago, Instagram head Adam Mosseri announced that a limited…
AT&T reimbursing customers after widespread network outage AT&T reimbursing customers after widespread network outage 00:28 AT&T said it will provide a $5 credit to customers who were “potentially impacted” by Thursday’s widespread network outage, when tens of thousands of customers reported losing cellphone service for much of the day.In a letter sent Sunday to AT&T employees, CEO John Stankey said the $5 credit is the cost of “essentially a full day of service.”The carrier apologized to customers for the disruption, which the company said was “due to the application and execution of an incorrect process used while working to expand our…
Apple iPhone users have been targeted over the last year or two by thieves that turned the process of stealing your passcode, grabbing your iPhone, wiping your Face ID or Touch ID, and making your phone their phone, into an art. The bottom line is that once they establish themselves as the handset’s owner, the thieves can change the password to your banking apps, and credit card apps, and go on a blowout shopping spree using your money.The Stolen Device Protection feature can help stop a thief from taking over your iPhoneTo combat this, Apple devised the Stolen Device Protection…
After spending a little time with both devices, it’s clear as day that the Galaxy S24 Ultra is the more exciting device, as it’s the proper flagship Samsung wants you to buy. However, having reviewed the Galaxy S24 Plus, I am convinced that it is the one that ultimately delivers the better value and is the phone you should get. With the latest hardware, superb displays, equally fast charging, and the killer seven-year software support, the Galaxy S24 Plus and the Galaxy S24 Ultra share a lot of common features, not to mention the Galaxy AI that’s just about the same…
Oppo has just unveiled its latest Extended Reality glasses — the Oppo Air Glass 3 is a prototype, which looks like a “normal” set of glasses but holds a plethora of smart features (with more supposedly being worked on).OK, so what is it?On the outside, it’s a fairly regular-sized set of glasses with transparent optics. However, each of these lenses is capable of showing you colored images, and Oppo calls this the world’s lightest binocular AR glasses. They weigh around 50 g (1.76 oz) and have been designed with comfort and all-day wear in mind.Oppo has done a lot of…
The launch of the next-gen mid-range smartphones, the Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35, might be just around the corner. Rumors and leaks have been swirling around these upcoming Android smartphones, and the latest one spills the beans on their price tags. Now, here’s the interesting twist– while everything seems to be getting pricier these days, these devices might just buck the trend.According to SamMobile, there’s a rumor floating around that Samsung has reduced the prices for the upcoming Galaxy A55 and Galaxy A35. While the actual pricing can vary by market, it’s anticipated that these devices might be a bit…
I think the same applies when we talk about either agents or employees or supervisors. They don’t necessarily want to be alt-tabbing or searching multiple different solutions, knowledge bases, different pieces of technology to get their work done or answering the same questions over and over again. They want to be doing meaningful work that really engages them, that helps them feel like they’re making an impact. And in this way we are seeing the contact center and customer experience in general evolve to be able to meet those changing needs of both the [employee experience] EX and the CX…
We, as a civilization, have just cultivated app developers – it hasn’t even been 30 years since the first mobile app emerged in 1997 – the Snake game for Nokia is believed by many to be the app pioneer. It seems that we should call it a day and leave behind those poor mobile code wizards who’ll have to find another sort of occupation.That’s if T-Mobile’s futuristic idea for an app-less phone becomes a reality:I can tell you that in 5–10 years from now, nobody from us will use apps anymore. That’s what Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Hoettges said in…
Charging challenges for electric vehicle owners – CBS News Watch CBS News With the U.S. transition to electric vehicles gaining momentum, the reliability of the EV charging infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. CBS national environmental correspondent David Schechter takes to the streets for a firsthand look, revealing that finding a working charger when and where needed isn’t always easy. Be the first to know Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Not Now Turn On #Charging #challenges #electric #vehicle #owners
Motorola’s exciting announcements during MWC 2024 continue with great news for fans of durability on their smartphones. The company has now announced that the entire 2024 portfolio of Moto phones will feature Corning Gorilla Glass, starting in the second half of the year. Gorilla Glass coming to all 2024 Moto phones (starting the second half of the year)Before this change, not all Moto phones were featuring the industry-standard Gorilla Glass screens. Gorilla Glass prevents the phone from scratching easily, something that models without it cannot really brag with. Gorilla Glass, made by Corning Incorporated, has been an integral part of…
This is today’s edition of The Download, our weekday newsletter that provides a daily dose of what’s going on in the world of technology. Trump wants to unravel Biden’s landmark climate law. Here is what’s most at risk. President Joe Biden’s crowning legislative achievement was enacting the Inflation Reduction Act, easily the nation’s largest investment into addressing the rising dangers of climate change. Yet Donald Trump’s advisors and associates have clearly indicated that dismantling the landmark law would sit at the top of the Republican front-runner’s to-do list should he win the presidential election. If he succeeds, it could stall the nation’s shift to…
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Helpful hams and secret codes By 1957,Admiral Byrd was recognized as the world’s foremost expert in Antarctic exploration and was leading America’s Operation Deep Freeze, a mission to build a permanent American presence on the continent. The US Naval Construction Battalions, known as the Seabees, were deployed to build McMurdo Station on the solid ground of Ross Island, close to the first hut built by Captain Robert Scott in 1901. Deep Freeze brought a massive military presence to Antarctica, including the most complex and advanced communications array the Navy could muster. Still, men who wanted to speak to loved ones…