Google will remove a built-in app from its Pixel phone devices more than 90 days after intelligence contractor Palantir and the mobile security firm iVerify raised concerns about a major vulnerability in the software, Google said Wednesday night. The application in question, Showcase.apk, was meant to help employees selling Pixel...

Google Pulls Built-In Pixel Phone App After Security Alarms Raised

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A week after releasing iOS 17.6 beta 4, Apple is nearing its official release with an RC version now available. Unfortunately, this is one of the less exciting updates for the iOS 17 cycle, mainly because all supported iPhones will get iOS 18, which is set to be released later this fall.
For now, attention is turning to the imminent release of Apple Intelligence. Expected to be available in beta for iPhone 15 Pro, Apple is adding several AI features for its devices, including:

Writing Tools: Users can rewrite, proofread, and summarize text nearly everywhere they write, including Mail, Notes, Pages, and third-party apps;
Image Playground: Users can...

iOS 17.6 RC now available with these features

The Opera browser’s new mobile version for iPhone, dubbed Opera One for iOS, integrates artificial intelligence features like image generation and voice input, a free VPN for private browsing and other elements to offer a fresh alternative to pre-installed browsers on Apple devices like Safari, the company said Tuesday.

New Opera One browser for iOS brings AI with voice input, image generation

In May, during its Google I/O 2024 developer event, the company announced new updates were coming to its Google Wallet app for Android devices. Today, just a few hours ahead of its big Pixel hardware event later on Tuesday, the company is rolling out the Google Wallet update with the new "Everything Else" option for US users.

The latest Google Wallet Android update for the US adds the new "Everything Else" option

Apple’s tabletop robotic project is finally taking shape, as the company is reportedly aiming for a 2026 release. According to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman, the device will feature a large, iPad-like display mounted on a “thin robotic arm.” It tilts and rotates a full 360º, serving as a “smart home command center,” a hub for FaceTime calls, and a home security monitoring tool.
With a focus on Apple Intelligence and Siri, this device would recognize different voices in the house and perform a Center Stage-like feature to face users in the room whenever they speak to it.
While Apple has been working on...

Apple’s home robot could launch in 2026 for under $1,000

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A lady is cautioning others about purchasing budget earrings from Amazon, Shein, and H&M, after she experienced keloid formations on her earlobes due to wearing them. On a TikTok post that has garnered more than 334,000 likes, Sailor Rozema (@sailor.rozema), a content creator, shares a warning with her community of "dangly earring girls": the inexpensive jewelry found in fast fashion can have negative impacts on your well-being.

‘I’ll never be wearing earrings for the rest of my life’: Customer warns against buying from Shein

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SAMSUNG is introducing tough new measures to prevent people from downloading dangerous apps - but not everyone is keen on the idea. The tech giant is preparing a free upgrade for Galaxy smartphones with a number of new features. Samsung's brand new Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Fold 6 will...

Samsung blocks phones from installing certain apps in latest shake-up and users say it’s ‘another annoying hindrance’

"They accidentally gave us 2 washers and a dryer when we only ordered 1 of each". Last month, Lowe’s experienced a glitch that lowered the price of its $2,300 Midea jumbo capacity refrigerator to just $169.

‘Lowe’s messed up’: Shopper says they got $2,300 fridge at Lowe’s for just $169

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Earlier this year, PYMNTS Intelligence estimated that for consumers, and especially for paycheck-to-paycheck consumers, the cost of housing has been taking a significant chunk out of households’ take-home pay. In fact, as noted in this recent column penned by Karen Webster, paying to keep the roof over one’s head...

Rental Payment Innovations Help Tenant Cash Flow

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A bill quietly introduced this spring in the Colorado legislature to decriminalize the possession of drug paraphernalia obtained by harm reductionists has become law. As low-key as the legislation was introduced, the bill was signed into law without fanfare June 6. It garnered little to no media attention.

Colorado legalizes needles, pipes for meth and crack if obtained by harm reduction group

Taking a screenshot on your Android phone is a quick and easy way to save what’s on your screen. Whether you want to remember a recipe, show a friend an error message, or keep a record of something important, knowing how to take a screenshot is very useful. This guide will walk you through the different methods to capture your screen on various Android devices, edit and share your screenshots, and even troubleshoot common issues.

How To Screenshot On Android

Google's live demo on Tuesday had some bugs, but the company showed that it's ahead of its rivals when it comes to bringing artificial intelligence to smartphones. The company's Gemini features for smartphones are real and are shipping — at least for testing purposes — in the coming weeks.

Google's live demo of Gemini ramps up pressure on Apple as AI reaches smartphone users

Google (GOOGL) users in the U.K. experienced difficulty using Chrome, Gmail, and YouTube for two hours on Monday morning. The outage comes less than one week after Gmail experienced a global outage. Gmail and Google Drive were inaccessible for four hours on August 8. “We are experiencing an issue with...

Google and Gmail just experienced their second big outage in a week

29Whether you already have a hard time seeing or not, staring at a phone screen can put additional strain on your eyes. If you wear glasses and need them to look at your phone, you should certainly wear them when you’re doing that. But if that’s still not helping,...

Poor eyesight or hearing? Settings you can adjust right now to make using your Android easy

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In a shocking revelation, Kings Mart, a grocery store in Pompano Beach, has been slapped with a series of severe health violations by the Florida Department of Agriculture. The inspection, carried out by Francis Odio, uncovered a disturbing range of problems that have led to the immediate closure of several sections of the store.

An inspection found bugs in the food and rodent poop on the shelves at a Florida grocery store

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In the mystical realm where astrology intersects with spiritual beliefs, certain zodiac signs are thought to possess inherent qualities that offer protection against malevolent entities and negative energies. This intriguing concept has roots in ancient astrology and cultural traditions worldwide, where the alignment of the stars at one's birth is believed to influence not only personality traits but also spiritual protection. This post delves into the 5 celestial shields of the zodiac, highlighting signs that are particularly noted for their protective aura against evil spirits.

5 Zodiac Signs That Possess a Protective Aura Against Evil Spirits

DoorDash’s DashPass membership program now includes offers from Warner Bros. Discovery’s Max streaming service. A DashPass Annual Plan membership in the United States now includes Max With Ads at no additional cost and an offer to upgrade to a Max Ad-Free subscription for a discounted rate of $10.99 per month, the companies said in a Tuesday (Aug. 13) press release.

DoorDash Adds Max Streaming Service to DashPass Membership Program

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Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Editor's take: More AI functionality is coming to Edge. A new feature incorporates Copilot into the built-in PDF reader. Microsoft already has a slew of AI-powered features in its browser, but this particular one raises some questions about privacy. The PDF content is likely processed by Microsoft's servers to generate the keywords and explanations, which means potentially sensitive document information is being transmitted and analyzed externally. Also, it's reasonable to assume that some level of data gathering will occur to improve the AI model and user experience. Users might want to think twice before using the feature on tax forms or legal documents.

New Microsoft Edge feature uses GenAI to scan PDF documents

Centime added a fully liquid, high-yield bank account to its accounts payable (AP) automation solution. With the new offering, businesses can earn interest on AP float, use those earnings to cover the subscription costs of the AP solution and transform their AP into a new revenue stream, the company said in a Tuesday (Aug. 13) press release.

Centime Adds High-Yield Bank Account to AP Automation Solution

Email remains a cornerstone of communication, especially within business-to-business (B2B) relationships. This reliance on email, however, has also made it a prime target for savvy cybercriminals. And with the news that Luxembourg-based chemicals and manufacturing giant Orion SA lost around $60 million after being targeted by a presumed criminal business...

Why Business Email Compromise Scams Target Valuable B2B Relationships

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Google Unveils New Gemini Live AI-Powered Assistant for Mobile Devices

Google unveiled an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered assistant for use on mobile devices. The new Gemini Live became available in English to Gemini Advanced subscribers on Android...

Google Unveils New Gemini Live AI-Powered Assistant for Mobile Devices

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