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Instagram Rolls Out New Safety Measures to Combat Sextortion Scams Targeting Teens
These scams often involve criminals coercing young users to share intimate images under threat of public exposure. To counteract this, Instagram will now prevent users from screenshotting disappearing media sent in DMs.
Google DeepMind Scientists Win Nobel Prize in Chemistry for AI-Powered Protein Modeling
The Nobel Prize committee awarded Hassabis and Jumper for developing AlphaFold, an AI model that precisely predicts protein structures from amino acid sequences—a feat previously unsolved for half a century.
Google Rolls Out Imagen 3 Image Generator for All Gemini Users
Users can prompt Imagen 3 with simple commands like "draw," "generate," or "create," specifying the desired style and details for optimal results. All generated images carry a SynthID watermark to indicate they are AI-created.
OpenAI Launches Advanced Voice Mode for ChatGPT Users
Initially announced in May 2024, the voice mode had faced delays due to safety concerns, but is now available, with Enterprise and Edu users gaining access next week.
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Android 15 Rolls Out on Pixel Devices with New Security Features and Multitasking Tools
The update brings an advanced Theft Detection Lock, which uses AI to protect data by automatically locking the phone if it senses it's being stolen. Users can also remotely lock their phones using a phone number and a security check.
Apple Unveils iPad Mini 7 with A17 Pro Chip and Apple Intelligence
The A17 Pro chip brings a 30% increase in CPU performance and a 25% boost in GPU performance. Users can also benefit from new AI tools in apps like Mail and Notes, alongside faster Wi-Fi 6E connectivity.
Oura Unveils Fourth-Generation Smart Ring with Enhanced Features
One of the key updates is an enhanced algorithm that increases the number of signal pathways from eight to 18, boosting the ring's ability to track metrics like blood oxygen and heart rate more accurately.
Neuralink Unveils 'Blindsight' Implant Aimed at Restoring Vision
According to Musk, the device could allow individuals without functioning eyes or optic nerves to see again, with future potential to enhance vision by detecting wavelengths like infrared and ultraviolet.
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New App BananaBin Introduced as a Fun New Way to Manage Your Mac's Trash
Once this limit is reached, a swarm of buzzing flies will appear around the Trash icon, which can be shooed away with the mouse or by simply emptying the trash.
Japanese Bakery Introduces AI-Inspired Romance Bread
This collaboration between traditional baking and cutting-edge technology showcases the potential for AI to innovate in unexpected domains, offering consumers a taste of romance in every bite.
The Xbox Series S Toaster Is Real and Available to Buy at Walmart
What sets this toaster apart is its ability to imprint the Xbox logo onto your toast, making it both a practical kitchen device and a stylish accessory for gaming enthusiasts.
Microsoft Unveils Edible Chocolate Xbox Controller and Console Inspired by Wonka
The tech giant is offering a chance to win a unique Xbox Series X console designed to look like a chocolate bar and a fully edible Xbox controller wrapped in a signature gold wrapper.
