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The best budgeting apps for 2024
16 Apr

The best budgeting apps for 2024

John RoutledgeLatest News
I recently found myself on the hunt for a new budgeting app. As a former Mint user, I knew I'd be forced to track my finances elsewhere come March 2024 when Inuit planned to shut down the service for good. I used Mint as a trusted place to track all of my accounts, monitor my credit score, follow a monthly…
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The Morning After: Samsung is, once again, shipping the most phones in the world
16 Apr

The Morning After: Samsung is, once again, shipping the most phones in the world

John RoutledgeLatest News
Samsung reportedly shipped 60.1 million smartphone units worldwide in Q1, representing 20.8 percent of the global market share — and first place. Meanwhile, Apple shipped 50.1 million units for 17.3 percent of the market share. Both companies, however, saw a decrease from Q1 2023. Apple saw an almost 10 percent drop, while Samsung’s hit was less than one percent. Apple…
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Meta’s Oversight Board will rule on AI-generated sexual images
16 Apr

Meta’s Oversight Board will rule on AI-generated sexual images

John RoutledgeLatest News
Meta’s Oversight Board is once again taking on the social network’s rules for AI-generated content. The board has accepted two cases that deal with AI-made explicit images of public figures. While Meta’s rules already prohibit nudity on Facebook and Instagram, the board said in a statement that it wants to address whether “Meta’s policies and its enforcement practices are effective…
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Netflix true crime documentary may have used AI-generated images of a real person
16 Apr

Netflix true crime documentary may have used AI-generated images of a real person

John RoutledgeLatest News
Netflix has been accused of using AI-manipulated imagery in the true crime documentary What Jennifer Did, Futurism has reported. Several photos show typical signs of AI trickery, including mangled hands, strange artifacts and more. If accurate, the report raises serious questions about the use of such images in documentaries, particularly since the person depicted is currently in prison awaiting retrial. …
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The best smartwatches for 2024
16 Apr

The best smartwatches for 2024

John RoutledgeLatest News
The best smartwatches can help you stay fit, look at your phone less and do things like set timers and alarms more conveniently. They’ve become some of the ultimate phone accessories too, giving you the ability to stay connected while feeling a bit less tethered to your handset. The smartwatch space is pretty crowded now, but there are a few…
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Threads is testing real-time search results
16 Apr

Threads is testing real-time search results

John RoutledgeLatest News
Meta’s Threads app is often described as the company’s competitor to X. But Threads users, especially those once active on Twitter, are often quick to point out that Meta’s app is not yet a great source for real-time information. The app’s “for you” algorithm often surfaces days-old posts alongside fresh ones, and its recently introduced trending topics feature only shows…
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Rode’s $90 MagSafe mount lets you attach pro lights and mics to your iPhone
15 Apr

Rode’s $90 MagSafe mount lets you attach pro lights and mics to your iPhone

John RoutledgeLatest News
Modern iPhone cameras are extremely capable video recorders, but typically require accessories like lights and microphones to ensure professional results. Audio gear manufacturer Rode just announced a pair of gadgets intended to simplify this process, so streamers won’t have to build a cumbersome rig in the computer room or haul one to an outdoor space.  The Rode Magnetic Mount is…
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Watch a recycling machine shake apart old hard drives to recover components
15 Apr

Watch a recycling machine shake apart old hard drives to recover components

John RoutledgeLatest News
Traditional hard drives typically contain useful components. But dismantling them manually would be too labor-intensive. As things stand, old hard drives tend to go through a shredder and it's often down to luck whether there's anything usable left after that process. A company called Garner Products claims to have a better solution with its DiskMantler. This machine (spotted by Ars…
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