Monthly Archives: June 2024

Microsoft ‘recalls’ screenshot feature after outcry

Microsoft will modify a tool on its new AI-powered PCs that had sparked privacy concerns.

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8 Best Online Collaboration Software for Teams in 2024

Looking for an online collaboration tool for your team? Use our guide to compare the best cloud based collaboration software for 2024.

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Microsoft says AI feature that captures screenshots on new PCs will be off by default after backlash

Security researchers said hackers could get data on users’ PCs with the launch of Recall, a feature for searching through automatically generated screenshots.

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Apple’s generative AI offering might not work with the standard iPhone 15

Apple is set to board the runaway locomotive that is generative AI at next week’s World Wide Developer Conference. Reports thus far have pointed to a partnership with OpenAI that will, among other things, help supercharge Siri. A fresh round … Continue reading

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Netflix launches major TV app redesign after ten years

Netflix began rolling out its first major update to its TV app in ten years, in a bid to make the interface easier to use and allow users to make viewing choices much quicker. The new interface changes from the … Continue reading

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New Dragon Age game gets a name change and gender-free romancing options

The latest game in the Dragon Age series is getting a name change after a Bioware blog post released more gaming details. Originally named Dragon Age: Dread Wolf, the game will now be known as Dragon Age: The Veilguard. BioWare … Continue reading

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DuckDuckGo gives access to AI chatbots, pledging anonymity and privacy

DuckDuckGo, known for its private search engine and other products like private email services, is reportedly integrating access to OpenAI’s GPT 3.5, Claude 3 Haiku, and the open-source Meta Llama 3 and Mixtral 8X7B. While the company states it will … Continue reading

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TikTok tests streaks in messages, echoing Snapchat’s popular feature

TikTok is reportedly experimenting with introducing streaks in direct messages, a feature similarly found on Snapchat, according to a new report. TechCrunch reports that the platform is selectively testing this with a limited group of users in certain markets. What … Continue reading

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Poker Hands Ranked and Explained for Beginners

Ever fancied yourself as a poker shark? Then this guide to understanding poker hand ranking will answer all of your questions. We’ll explain different poker terms, such as “trips” and “quads,” in a simplified format. As a poker player, you … Continue reading

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LinkedIn to limit targeted ads in EU after complaint over sensitive data use

LinkedIn has confirmed it will no longer allow advertisers to target users based on data gleaned from their participation in LinkedIn Groups. The move comes more than three months after a collective of civil society groups filed a complaint with … Continue reading

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