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  • Apple’s Ambitious iOS 18 Update: AI-Powered Features and Potential Impact

    Experts anticipate Apple to release its largest update to the iOS system in the company’s history, potentially including new features powered by artificial intelligence for the iPhone. According to Bloomberg, the company is expected to announce the “iOS 18” update at the Worldwide Developers Conference in June, which will integrate the large language models (LLMs)…

  • Google’s Chatbot Advancements: Introducing Gemini Pro Model and Enhanced Features

    Google has announced the expansion of its chatbot capabilities with the introduction of the Gemini Pro model to include more languages and countries, including Arabic and countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. Additionally, a new feature has been launched in the robot based on the “Imagin2” model, capable of generating images from…

  • Rogbid Unveils ‘Model A’ Smartwatch: A Comprehensive Health Companion

    Rogbid has launched its new smartwatch, “Model A,” offering various health functions such as blood pressure measurement, heart rate monitoring, and continuous blood oxygen saturation tracking around the clock, in addition to sports activity tracking, as reported by the German news agency. The Chinese company explained that the smartwatch “Model A” features a classic round…

  • YouTube Absent from Senate Hearing on Child Safety Online

    According to a 2023 survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, 93% of American teenagers use Google’s YouTube video streaming service, making it the most popular platform among teens, surpassing TikTok, the runner-up in the survey, which 63% of teens reported using. However, YouTube did not have a representative present at Wednesday’s Senate Judiciary Committee…

  • Tech Executives Grilled by Senate Over Child Safety on Internet

    In one of the most tumultuous tech hearings in recent years, senators from both parties refused to back down, pressing CEOs of Meta, X, TikTok, Discord, and Snap to take responsibility and apologize for their companies’ roles in harming children. At times, Senate members shouted and confronted the executives, prompting applause from children’s advocates in…

  • Senate Hearing on Child Internet Safety Ends with Tensions High and No Clear Decisions

    The Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on the safety of children using the internet concluded yesterday without any clear decisions on the horizon, as tensions ran high during the proceedings between Senate members and the executive directors of technology companies, lasting just under four hours. The hearing included executives from five technology companies, led by Mark…

  • The Ever-Present Threat of Cyber Espionage: Unveiling the Tactics of Volt Typhoon

    Almost all internet spies work to conceal their tracks, utilizing what’s known as botnets by both governments and infiltrators to obfuscate their cyber operations is nothing new. This approach is often employed when the attacker wants to target multiple victims quickly at once or seeks to cover their tracks. China denies hacking, as it did…

  • Cyber Threat: Chinese Hacking Group ‘Volt Typhoon’ Disrupted by U.S. Government Operation

    According to Reuters, networks controlled by a Chinese hacking group known as “Volt Typhoon” were disrupted by a U.S. government operation. This group has raised concerns among intelligence officials, who say it is part of a larger effort to undermine Western critical infrastructure, including seaports, internet service providers, and utilities, fueling fears that infiltrators were…

  • IdeaPad Slim 5i: Lenovo’s AI-Powered Laptop Unveiled

    Lenovo has launched the new “IdeaPad Slim 5i” laptop from the ninth generation, which operates on artificial intelligence, according to the German news agency. The Chinese company explained that the new laptop comes equipped with Lenovo’s artificial intelligence engine “AI Engine” to improve power consumption, enhance hardware efficiency, sound quality, wireless connectivity, and screen performance.…

  • Meta CEO Apologizes for Social Media Impact on Children: Senate Hearing Highlights Growing Concerns

    During a Senate hearing, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg apologized to families for the impact of social media on children. The committee played a video where children talked about being bullied on social media platforms. Senators shared stories of youth who committed suicide after being blackmailed for money following sharing photos with online sexual predators. Under…