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May 17, 2024 · 1 min · 29 words · Terri Freeman

Winamp music player will soon become an open-source project

New directions for an old favorite Holy Llamas! Llama Group is opening Winamp’s source code to programmers worldwide. Also read:What Ever Happened to Winamp? Featured on TechSpot

May 17, 2024 · 1 min · 27 words · Kelly Sanchez

Classic gaming emulators RetroArch and PPSSPP finally land on iOS

After Delta’s release last month, two more emulation heavyweights have joined the fray. Let’s start withRetroArch, which is sort of like the Swiss Army knife of emulation. These consoles let users revisit thousands of retro gaming classics. Fans of 16-bit consoles like the Sega Genesis and Super Nintendo can indulge in those glory days. you’re able to check out the full list on theApp Store listing. Speaking ofPPSSPP, this long-awaited iOS release is a dream come true for PSP fans....

May 16, 2024 · 1 min · 168 words · Katherine Williams

International Monetary Fund warns AI "tsunami" could impact 6 out of 10 jobs in advanced economies

Georgieva warned that workers and organizations needed to prepare themselves for this change. Georgieva added that not all aspects of AI’s use in the workplace are negative. She also noted that despite previously fast-rising inflation, predictions that most economies would fall into recession never happened. It’s an example of how economies can often weather disruption better than people imagine. Masthead:Nikko Macaspac Featured on TechSpot

May 16, 2024 · 1 min · 64 words · William Hayes

Microsoft's Proteus is a snap-together Xbox controller for accessibility

You may have built a PC, but what if you could ‘build’ a controller too? This isn’t Microsoft’s first rodeo with accessible controllers. But the Proteus takes it to a whole new level of flexibility and customization. The core concept is a series of vaguely cube-shaped modules that can snap together like LEGO bricks. you’re free to have upwards of 30 modules snapped into a single mega-controller setup if you want....

May 16, 2024 · 1 min · 96 words · Marissa Ruiz

Telegram boss throws accusations at Signal, claims rival has ties to US government

Distracting from Telegram’s own issues? Durov gives the impression of getting his information from a City Journal report, which Dorsey shared on X. The article states that insiders have argued OTF and the US intelligence community have a close relationship. Elon Musk seemed to be on the side of Telegram in this fight. Readers have added context notes warning that there is no evidence of this. There are known vulnerabilities with Signal that are not being addressed....

May 16, 2024 · 1 min · 110 words · Gregory Caldwell

Assassin's Creed Shadows explores feudal Japan – Ubisoft releases first trailer, coming this November

While prior Assassin’s Creed titles allowed players to choose between two characters, Shadows alters this approach. Its two avatars are directly connected to historical events and people, each utilizing completely different gameplay styles. Most of the game allows for freely switching between characters. Ubisoft chose Yasuke because he provides a convenient connection between multiple historical topics involving the samurai and Portuguese traders. Furthermore, progression through Assassin’s Creed Shadows will be somewhat nonlinear at points....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 129 words · Joseph Avila MD

Control your iPhone and iPad using your eyes and voice with Apple's upcoming AI patches

Apple devices, including MacBooks, have supported eye-tracking technology for some time. However, it has always required external hardware. Thanks to advancements in AI, iPhone and iPad owners can nowcontroltheir devices without peripheral devices. Apple Eye Tracking uses the front-facing camera to calibrate and track eye movement. As users look at different parts of the screen, interactive elements highlight. It can also mimic physical button presses and swipe gestures. Vocal Shortcuts are another way that users can obtain some hands-free control....

May 15, 2024 · 2 min · 242 words · Lauren Mcdowell

Google Play Music for Android

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May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 12 words · Joanna Moore

Google Search will soon incorporate AI-generated summaries everywhere, but flaws to that plan immediately emerge

That day has arrived, as Google will now attempt to organize and contextualize results using its Gemini AI. Unfortunately, typical issues involving hallucinations and other AI-related concerns emerged on day one. AI Overviews leverage Google’s Gemini AI, formerly called Bard, to create detailed responses to multi-layered questions. A future update will add the ability to ask the search engine for simpler or more detailed answers. It doesn’t address Google’s use of websites' content without their permission either....

May 15, 2024 · 1 min · 130 words · John Frost

Arm expects more vendors to enter Windows PC chip market alongside Qualcomm Snapdragon

Arm Holdings is working to increase its market share in the Windows PC ecosystem. Haaswas askedabout the PC market “potential” during Arm’s latest shareholder meeting. His reply was that the British corporation is eyeing Windows as a tangible growth opportunity. Featured on TechSpot

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 43 words · Dr. Paul Reid

Google is working to add ChromeOS support to Android devices

The AVF feature is currently supported on ARM64 devices only. It has so far been used to run custom, stripped-down Android builds known as “microdroids.” Featured on TechSpot

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 28 words · Debra Elliott

Google issues yet another Chrome update to fix a high-severity, zero-day vulnerability

Users with automatic updates enabled should receive the new version over the coming days or weeks. This latest Chrome version includes a single fix for a high-severity vulnerability tracked as CVE-2024-4761. Given that malicious actors are already exploiting this bug, it’s classified as a zero-day issue. Googleacknowledgesthat an exploit for CVE-2024-4761 “exists in the wild.” Featured on TechSpot

May 14, 2024 · 1 min · 58 words · Monica Newton