Category: Gadgets

Is Apple developing its own wearable technology ring?

Jennifer Goula
Wearable technology - The Apple Ring is Coming -Image Source - AppleInsider YouTube

If rumors are to be believed, the iPhone maker is working on a new kind of smart gadget Smart rings are becoming the latest type of wearable technology to make their way into the spotlight, and it appears that Apple may be looking to launch its own version of the product early on. Patent filings have been spotted and show details for such a gadget Apple has filed patents for wearable technology in the form of a smart ring, including diagrams that illustrate a number of ways in which gestures…

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Artificial intelligence requires massive amounts of RAM to run locally

L. Green
Artificial intelligence - Computer RAM

Google has stated that locally running AI demands massively powerful devices Google’s artificial intelligence model, Gemini AI has been rolling out on a few mobile devices as of earlier in 2024, but the newest flagship phone from the company was not included on that release list. While Gemini Nano may be headed to Pixel 8, it will be released exclusively as a developer option An Android app shared the artificial intelligence model with some device users, but not the Pixel 8.  The reason, said Google at the Mobile World Congress,…

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iOS 18’s anticipated generative AI feature might not be Apple’s

Stephanie Beck
Generative AI - Apple iPhone

The iPhone 16 could end up having artificial intelligence features through another tech brand Apple’s next operating system, iOS 18, is expected to be the first to come with generative AI features, but many are predicting that if this software is available, it might not be a product developed by Apple itself. Apple has been talking with other generative AI developers Apple has reportedly been in talks with OpenAI, Google, and other companies that have more established generative AI products and may be considering the integration of those features into…

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Meta VR headsets vulnerable to “inception attacks”

Jennifer Goula
VR headsets - Security Vulnerability

These device attacks can trap users in an artificial virtual reality environment. Researchers examining the Meta VR headsets have identified a possible major security vulnerability, according to a recently published study. The virtual reality security researchers were part of a University of Chicago team The research team discovered a way that the Meta Quest VR headsets could be hacked without the knowledge of the user. This gave the researchers control over the VR environment of the user, through which they could not only steal data but also manipulate the way…

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Canadian Apple Batterygate lawsuit settlement is approved

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…

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