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The Google Podcasts app is dead

04/03/202404/02/2024 John Montgallo

The search and tech giant has killed the heavily downloaded application in the US. Google’s Podcasts app has been officially discontinued in the US as of yesterday, despite the fact that it had been downloaded more than 500 million times. Only 4 percent of listeners used the platform in the US US users of the Podcasts app were required to migrate their subscription data before the deadline or risk losing their listening information. Unfortunately, this process was not at all straightforward, leaving many users confused and increasing the risk that…

OpenAI brings its artificial intelligence software “Sora” pitch to Hollywood

03/29/202403/28/2024 John Montgallo

Artificial intelligence software - Hollywood Sign

This week, AI technology was brought to studios, media executives and even talent agencies. OpenAI went to Hollywood this week with its new artificial intelligence software, “Sora”, in the hopes of impressing studios, media executives and talent agencies with their pitch. The AI has the potential to turn movie making on its head The goal of OpenAI’s trip was to make sure that a larger number of filmmakers were aware of just what Sora could do. The artificial intelligence software specializes in text-to-video and could completely change the way moves…

QR codes can now be used for faster land checkpoint clearance in Singapore

03/20/202403/19/2024 John Montgallo

The goal is to use the quick response barcodes to make immigration clearance more convenient. Starting yesterday, travelers heading through Singapore’s checkpoints in Woodlands and Tuas are able to use QR codes instead of their passports in order to make their way through more quickly and conveniently. The idea is to simply scan the barcode to speed up immigration clearance All people need to do is have a single QR code scanned – one that is generated ahead of arriving at the checkpoint – to gain clearance for everyone traveling…

Canadian Apple Batterygate lawsuit settlement is approved

03/15/202403/14/2024 John Montgallo

Batterygate - settlement - Canada Money - Apple

The iPhone maker has agreed to pay between $11.1 million and $14.4 million to affected customers. Apple has officially agreed to pay an amount between $11.1 million and $14.4 million to settle a Batterygate class action lawsuit in Canada. The company continues to deny allegations While Apple does not admit wrongdoing, it has agreed to settle the lawsuit against it. It will be paying somewhere between $17.50 and $150 to each eligible customer in Canada. The amount paid out will depend on the number of affected customers who make a…

Cloud storage class action lawsuit proposed against Apple in California

03/06/202403/05/2024 John Montgallo

The complaint suggests that the iPhone maker has rigged a monopoly for its various iOS devices A proposed class action lawsuit has been filed in a northern California court against Apple regarding the way it has established and is maintaining its cloud storage choice for its iOS-based devices, according to a recent Bloomberg Law report. The complaint was filed accusing the iPhone maker of unfair conditions The report described the class action complaint as accusing Apple of establishing an unfair environment in which it ensures that iCloud remains the main…