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Finally, Apple is facilitating consumer repair of their iPhones using spare components. The manufacturer said in an update on Thursday that owners of “selected” iPhone models will be able to fully repair their smartphones with used, authentic parts starting in the fall. Apple needs iPhone
Google revealed on Wednesday that all Google Photos users will receive free access to a number of its generative artificial intelligence-powered photo-editing capabilities. The business announced in a blog post that it will broaden access to AI-powered editing features, which were previously exclusive to its
On Tuesday, U.S. Senate senators heard testimony from Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall regarding his intention to see the technology of the military branch’s future fleet firsthand by flying in the cockpit of an AI-operated aircraft. Kendall discussed how autonomous drones will be essential to
After more than 26 years with Microsoft, Xbox executive Kareem Choudhry is departing the firm. According to Windows Central, Choudhry’s last day is today, and his departure has caused several teams at Xbox to reorganize. Choudhry’s resignation occurs in the midst of ongoing changes to
Due to a cybersecurity risk, the FBI is advising consumers not to utilize free USB phone chargers that may be found in public areas like malls and airports. The Baltimore office of the Bureau recently shared on X, the former name for Twitter, about the
Hotspot connections on cellular Chromebooks are now possible thanks to a new ChromeOS update (M123) that Google started releasing to its stable channel yesterday. Other additions include the option to configure keyboard shortcuts and mouse buttons. releases and bug fixes for Pixel Watches and Pixel
OpenAI said on Monday that users in certain locations of the ChatGPT website can now access the AI assistant without logging in. Previously, even with the free version of ChatGPT, which is presently driven by the GPT-3.5 AI language model, the firm required users to
As part of an upgrade to several key services, Google just announced that it is adding language translation to its recently released Circle to Search feature. As the name implies, Circle to Search already allows certain Android users to do object-based research by simply drawing
The most versatile full-frame lens from Nikon to date, it has an incredible 14.2x optical zoom covering the 28-400mm focal length. When it comes to full-frame lenses and smartphones, that optical zoom range is superior, even when digital zooms like Samsung’s 30-100x Space Zoom are
On Wednesday, Neuralink, Elon Musk’s brain science business, provided an exclusive look at how a paraplegic uses his brain implant to operate a computer. In a nine-minute video, the first human patient of Neuralink—a man paralyzed below the shoulders—appear to be able to move a