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Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: Industry tracker
Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone seller, wresting back the lead from Apple as Chinese rivals close the gap on both market leaders, industry tracker International Data Corporation (IDC) reported Monday.
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The hidden risk of letting AI decide: Losing the skills to choose for ourselves
As artificial intelligence creeps further into people's daily lives, so do worries about it. At the most alarmist are concerns about AI going rogue and terminating its human masters.
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Google unveils new updates to make trip planning easier for travelers
Google Maps is launching new updates that are intended to make finding travel inspiration and local recommendations in your destination easier. Users will start seeing these lists of suggestions popping up in Google Maps ...
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Global smartphone shipments climb nearly 8% in 1st quarter as Samsung retakes the lead
Global smartphone shipments rose nearly 8% in the first quarter, according to preliminary data from International Data Corp. It's the third straight quarter of shipment growth and marks the return of Samsung to No. 1.
Apr 15, 2024
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Apple to fix 'bug' behind Palestinian flag emoji suggestions
Apple on Thursday promised it would stop a Palestinian flag emoji from being suggested to some iPhone users when they type "Jerusalem" in messages.
Apr 12, 2024
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Why won't some people use a smartphone? And is that difficult?
In a world where more and more services and social interaction are based on mobile apps, a smartphone has become close to a necessity. Despite this, some people avoid smartphones and instead use a dumbphone—a traditional ...
Apr 10, 2024
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How the push to make 'Grounded' a multiplatform game made it better
Microsoft made a splash when the company announced it would be taking more of its games to other platforms. That means players will see once-exclusive titles such as "Sea of Thieves" on the PlayStation 5.
Apr 10, 2024
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Thermal camera senses breathing to improve exercise calorie estimates
The estimates of calories burned made by smartphones, smartwatches and other wearable devices vary wildly. That's because these devices lack the sensors required to gather all the information they need to make accurate estimates.
Apr 8, 2024
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Keeping your data from Apple is harder than expected, finds study
"Privacy. That's iPhone," the slogan proclaims. New research from Aalto University begs to differ.
Apr 3, 2024
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Even hands-free, phones and their apps cause dangerously distracted driving
Do you ever use your cell phone while driving? Don't feel too guilty about saying yes—nearly 60% of drivers admit to using their phone in hands-free mode while driving.
Apr 3, 2024
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Study finds 'digital humans' as effective as real ones in ergonomics training
Could digital humans—realistic virtual representations of humans that communicate through text-to-speech and speech-to-text interfaces—provide online training that is as effective as that provided by real humans?
Apr 1, 2024
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Why our data might need protection from the future: Apple's 'Post-Quantum' security move
Computing giant Apple recently announced it was taking steps to protect the more than 1 billion people worldwide who use its iMessage app—from a threat that doesn't yet exist.
Mar 27, 2024
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Two new video game studios form with 'Star Wars' and id Software pedigrees
Video game studios like other tech industry has seen plenty of tumult this year. Publishers have announced several layoffs while others have said they will refocus their approach. That means plenty of talent is out there, ...
Mar 27, 2024
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Dating apps: Lack of regulation, oversight and competition affects quality, and millions stand to lose
When Aleksandr Zhadan used ChatGPT to talk to over 5,000 women on Tinder, it was a sign of things to come.
Mar 26, 2024
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Vulnerability in virtual reality systems identified
A team of computer scientists at the University of Chicago has uncovered a potential vulnerability in virtual reality systems—one that could allow a hacker to insert what the team describes as an "inception layer" between ...
Consumer & Gadgets
EPA's new auto emissions standard will speed the transition to cleaner cars
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released strict new emissions limits on March 20, 2024, for cars built from 2027 through 2032. The final rule for Multi-Pollutant Emissions Standards caps a process that started almost ...
Mar 24, 2024
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