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eSIMs explained: What they are, and how you can set one up
Since they first arrived, smartphones have needed a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card to connect to a carrier and identify users on the network.Popular Science - Oct 14, 2024
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Chinese and Iranian hackers use ChatGPT and LLM tools to create malware and phishing attacks — OpenAI report has recorded over 20 cyberattacks created with ChatGPT
If there's one sign that AI is more trouble than it is worth, OpenAI confirms that over twenty cyberattacks have occurred, all created via ChatGPT.Tom's Hardware - Oct 14, 2024
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Apple now allowing users to change their iCloud email address starting with iOS 18.1
For the first time, starting in iOS 18.1, Apple will allow users to change their iCloud email address entirely.9TO5Mac - Oct 14, 2024
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Apple Has a New Smart Home Strategy: Screens Everywhere
Apple is finally preparing to compete for the smart home market after falling behind Amazon and Google.Bloomberg - Oct 14, 2024
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Google testing verified check marks for companies in search results
SAN FRANCISCO - Alphabet’s Google is testing showing check marks next to certain companies on its search results, a company spokesperson said on Oct 4, in a move aimed at helping users identify verified sources and steer clear of fake websites.The Straits Times - Oct 7, 2024
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Telegram will now provide some user data to authorities
The messaging app Telegram has said it will hand over users' IP addresses and phone numbers to authorities who have search warrants or other valid legal requests.BCC - Sep 27, 2024
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The Biggest Announcements From Meta Connect 2024: Prototype AR Glasses, Quest 3S And AI
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a range of new products and features at the company's annual Connect event on Wednesday, highlighting the tech giant's focus on mixed reality and artificial intelligence.Forbes - Sep 27, 2024
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OpenAI launches new Strawberry series of AI models with reasoning abilities
SAN FRANCISCO - Microsoft-backed OpenAI said on Sept 12 it was launching its Strawberry series of artificial intelligence (AI) models designed to spend more time processing answers to queries in order to solve hard problems.The Straits Times - Sep 26, 2024