Apple and Google agree on standard to alert people when unknown Bluetooth devices may be tracking them
Apple and Google announced on Monday that iPhone and Android users will start seeing alerts when it’s possible that an unknown Bluetooth device is being used to track them. The two companies have developed an industry standard called “Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers.” Starting Monday, Apple is introducing the capability in
Read MoreTile owner Life360 picks satellites over partnering with Apple or Google
Life360 owns Tile, which makes popular location trackers like the Tile Pro. | Photo by Victoria Song / The Verge Tile is promising satellite connectivity for its Bluetooth trackers in a move that could boost the company as an independent alternative to its Big Tech rivals: Apple’s Find My network
Read MoreOpenAI’s ChatGPT announcement: Watch here
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Read MoreGM’s Cruise ramps up robotaxi testing in Phoenix
A human safety operator will be behind the wheel during this phase of testing, according to the company. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
Read MoreOpenAI debuts GPT-4o ‘omni’ model now powering ChatGPT
OpenAI announced a new flagship generative AI model on Monday which they call GPT-4o — the “o” stands for “omni,” referring to the model’s ability to handle text, speech, and video. GPT-4o is set to roll out “iteratively” across the company’s developer and consumer-facing products over the next few weeks.
Read MoreChris Corner: Platforms and Tools
Late last year Google made this showcase microsite The Web Can Do What!?. It’s nicely done! I like how it talks about various somewhat-recently unlocked use cases, while itself being a showcase for other rather impressive things you can do on a website (cool usage of sticky sections, view transitions,
Read MoreWhy do only a small percentage of GenAI projects actually make it into production?
Only about 5% of GenAI projects lead to significant monetization of new product offerings.
Read MoreGoogle’s 3D video conferencing platform, Project Starline, is coming in 2025 with help from HP
In 2021, Google kicked off work on Project Starline, a corporate-focused teleconferencing platform that uses 3D imaging, cameras and a custom-designed screen to let people converse with someone as if they were in the same room — more or less. Now, after years of testing and private technical previews (and
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Read MoreCisco Appoints Vice President
Cisco’s new Vice President, David Mead Cisco announces the appointment of David Meads as Vice President for the Middle East, Africa, Romania, and the Commonwealth of Independent States- CIS. He succeeds Reem Asaad, who led Cisco’s business in the region for over four years. In his new role, Meads
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