Daily News update on – Technology


April 12, 2024
NEWS
CNET

An Apple Home Robot? Why It Could Be a Tough Sell
The tech giant reportedly has two concepts in mind: a robot that can move around the home, and a tabletop robotic device. The report cautions that the robotics initiative is in early stages and may not lead to a final product.
CNET

Sony ULT Wear Headphones Review: Midrange Maestro With Extra Bass
Over the years, Sony has taken some criticism for the naming scheme of its audio products, particularly its headphones. For instance, its current flagship noise-canceling headphones are called the WH-1000XM5. I’ve gotten pretty used to saying these …
Forbes

Apple Issues New Spyware Attack Warning To iPhone Users
Apple has issued a new spyware warning to iPhone users in 92 countries, after it found they had been targeted in attacks. Apple users were alerted of the attacks via a notification email seen by Reuters. In India and 91 other countries, victims of the …
Forbes

Apple Issues New Spyware Attack Warning To iPhone Users
Apple has issued a new spyware warning to iPhone users in 92 countries, after it found they had been targeted in attacks. Apple users were alerted of the attacks via a notification email seen by Reuters. Located in India and 91 other countries, …
CNET

Apple Alerts iPhone Users of ‘Mercenary Attack,’ What You Should Know
Apple sent out iPhone security alerts to people across 92 countries on Wednesday, warning that their iPhones had been remotely targeted in a mercenary spyware attack. “Apple detected that you are being targeted by a mercenary spyware attack,” the …
WIRED

San Francisco’s Train System Still Uses Floppy Disks—and Will for Years
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which runs the city’s Muni Metro light rail, claims to be the first US agency to adopt floppy disks. But today, the SFMTA is eager to abandon its reliance on 5¼-inch floppy disks—just give it about six …
Forbes

New iOS 18 Leak Reveals The Truth About Apple’s AI Plans
Apple’s iOS 18 is due to launch in a couple of months, along with new iPhone features powered by AI. Now, a new leak has revealed details about two more AI-enabled features coming when iOS 18 arrives on iPhones this fall, Apple-focused website 9to5Mac …
WIRED

Apple Is Making It Slightly Easier to Repair Your iPhone
After pressure from state lawmakers, Apple is making concessions on “parts pairing.” Right-to-repair advocates say it’s the bare minimum.
The Verge

Microsoft is trying to convince Windows 10 users to upgrade with full-screen prompts
By Tom Warren, a senior editor covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech. He founded WinRumors, a site dedicated to Microsoft news, before joining The Verge in 2012.
The Verge

Apple will open the iPhone to repair with used parts
In an update on Thursday, the company announced that this fall, owners of “select” iPhone models will be able to repair their devices with used, genuine parts while retaining full functionality.