Windows AI PC manufacturers must add a Copilot key, says Microsoft (www.xda-developers.com)
Disney+ debuts a new logo and integrates Hulu content, offering joint subs in the US (alternativeto.net)
In-app browsers still a privacy, security, and choice issue (www.theregister.com)
In-app browsers are like standalone web browsers without the interface – they rely on the native app for the interface. They can be embedded in native platform apps to load and render web content within the app, instead of outside the app in the designated default browser....
vCard + RSS as an alternative to social media (nfraprado.net)
I would love to see a resurgence in RSS instead of all the bloat thats so prevalent nowadays.
AI bots hallucinate software packages and devs download them (www.theregister.com)
Korean researchers unveil new superconductor PCPOSOS [PbxCux(P(OySy)4)601.Sz, x = 3 ~ 6, y+z = 0.3~0.4] and said they will publish the synthesis method for PCPOSOS on arXiv an onlinepreprint repositry (www.koreatimes.co.kr)
A group of Korean researchers, known for its controversial claim of creating the room-temperature superconductor LK-99, has newly unveiled its discovery of a new superconductor.
How to install the Intel i225/i226-V network card driver under Windows Server system? (www.hystou.com)
Overview: Intel network cards come in two product lines, with i225-V/i226-V belonging to the consumer-grade line. The -LM suffix denotes the commercial-grade product line. By default, Windows Server only installs network card drivers for the commercial-grade line. However, it’s possible to forcibly install them using modified...
Majority of Americans now use ad blockers (www.theregister.com)
Amazon fined in Poland for dark pattern design tricks | TechCrunch (techcrunch.com)
cross-posted from: sopuli.xyz/post/10891549...
Meta and the Fediverse: The Duopoly that could shape the Web to come (fungiverse.wordpress.com)
From Traditional Cable to IPTV: The Future of Television in Saudi Arabia (imtedad.com)
[IPTV services in Saudi Arabia, awesome features, and updated technology. The services are cost-effective, and satisfy customers’ needs.
Israel quietly rolled out a mass facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip (www.theverge.com)
Israel has deployed a mass facial recognition program in the Gaza Strip, creating a database of Palestinians without their knowledge or consent, The New York Times reports. The program, which was created after the October 7th attacks, uses technology from Google Photos as well as a custom tool built by the Tel Aviv-based company...
Oregon governor signs nation’s first right-to-repair bill that bans parts pairing (arstechnica.com)
Choose the planet, choose Ecosia: why you’re going to be asked to pick a search engine (blog.ecosia.org)
cross-posted from: lemmy.ca/post/18270004...
The BBC Won't Use AI to Promote Doctor Who Again After Being Yelled at by Fans (gizmodo.com)
The backlash was immediate, but it didn’t stop the BBC from using text generated by LLMs—and purportedly checked and copy-edited by a human before approval—in two marketing emails and mobile push notifications to advertise Doctor Who. But now, the corporation will stop the experimentation entirely after a wave of official...
Oregon’s governor signs right-to-repair law that bans “parts pairing” (www.theverge.com)
SWIFT planning launch of new central bank digital currency platform in 12-24 months (www.reuters.com)
cross-posted from: sopuli.xyz/post/10875581...
Why Bluesky Remains The Most Interesting Experiment In Social Media, By Far (www.techdirt.com)
Qualcomm quietly demos Baldur’s Gate 3 and Control on Snapdragon X Elite laptops (www.theverge.com)
cross-posted from: sopuli.xyz/post/10871867...
Chatbot letdown: Hype hits rocky reality (www.axios.com)
Grumbles about generative AI’s shortcomings are coalescing into a “trough of disillusionment” after a year and a half of hype about ChatGPT and other bots....
The Affinity and Canva Pledge (affinity.serif.com)
An update from Affinity and Canva on the acquisition of Affinity/Serif by Canva. They have made 4 pledges, including to maintain perpetual licenses.
Choosing the Right Packaging for Different Product Types (ruspacking.ru)
In the diverse world of products, from delectable foods to cutting-edge electronics, the packaging plays a pivotal role not just in protection but also in presentation. Selecting the optimal packaging material and type can be a game-changer for your product’s success. Here’s how to make the best choice across various...
Facebook snooped on users' Snapchat traffic in secret project, documents reveal (techcrunch.com)
Meta tried to gain a competitive advantage over its competitors, including Snapchat and later Amazon and YouTube, by analyzing the network traffic of how its users were interacting with Meta’s competitors. Given these apps’ use of encryption, Facebook needed to develop special technology to get around it....
Who’s Behind All the ‘Pussy in Bio’ on X? (nymag.com)
Spam is hard. No real platform has solved it completely, and none ever will. Spammers evolve, platforms catch up, spammers evolve again, and so on until the last post is posted and the last user signs out. Individual spam tactics, however, do tend to have short lives, and while PIB won’t be with us forever, it’s notable that...