Apple's 'Walled Garden' under fire in lawsuit
Call it a "walled garden" or an ecosystem, but at the heart of Thursday's blockbuster US lawsuit against Apple are the many ways the company gets customers to remain faithful to its products.
Mar 22, 2024
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What the DOJ's antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone
Cheaper app subscriptions. Additional payment options. Greater freedom for app developers on the App Store. More consumer choice.
Mar 22, 2024
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TikTok's duet, green screen and stitch turn political point-scoring into an art form
Since its astronomical rise in popularity during the 2020 COVID-19 lockdowns, TikTok has played an increasing role in all aspects of American life, including politics, from the White House briefing key TikTok creators on ...
Mar 22, 2024
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Many publicly accessible AI assistants lack adequate safeguards to prevent mass health disinformation, warn experts
Many publicly accessible artificial intelligence (AI) assistants lack adequate safeguards to consistently prevent the mass generation of health disinformation across a broad range of topics, warn experts in the BMJ. They ...
Mar 21, 2024
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Children may overestimate smart speakers' abilities
Children overrate the intelligence of smart speakers—such as Alexa, Siri, or Google Home—and are uncertain if the systems can think like humans or not, research suggests.
Mar 21, 2024
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Social media apps have billions of 'active users'. But what does that really mean?
Our digital world is bigger and more connected than ever. Social media isn't just a daily habit—with more than 5 billion users globally, it's woven into the very fabric of our existence.
Mar 21, 2024
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Can AI improve soccer teams' success from corner kicks? Liverpool and others are betting it can
Last Sunday, Liverpool faced Manchester United in the quarter finals of the FA Cup—and in the final minute of extra time, with the score tied at three-all, Liverpool had the crucial opportunity of a corner kick. A goal ...
Mar 20, 2024
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Smart rings' ultra-precise movement tracking take wearable technology to the next level
There is a lot of hype about smart rings right now—Samsung is due to release a Galaxy ring, and there is unsubstantiated speculation that Apple is considering a ring too. But why would you want a smart ring in the first ...
Mar 20, 2024
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The 'digital divide' is already hurting people's quality of life. Will AI make it better or worse?
Today, almost a quarter of Australians are digitally excluded. This means they miss out on the social, educational and economic benefits online connectivity provides.
Mar 19, 2024
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Smart meters haven't delivered the promised benefits to electricity users. Here's a way to fix the problems
Billions of dollars are being spent worldwide to modernize electricity grids with smart meters. These meters promise to save households money by making it easier for us to understand and manage our energy use. However, our ...
Mar 18, 2024
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