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In summary Always-on Display to get more nuanced on Pixel Code found in early Android build Pixel fans set to test early hardware Google is developing a new, smarter take on the Always-on Display that could offer significant battery life gains to future Pixel smartphones. We often associate Pixel phones such as the Google Pixel…
Autotrader data has shown that the used EV market is accelerating with cars selling in record time in October. As well as selling at a faster pace than any other fuel type, EVs dominate the list of fastest selling models, led by the Tesla Model Y, which takes just 11 days to sell. On average, EVs are leaving forecourts in just 23 days, which is the…
A recent investigation spearheaded by researchers at University College London (UCL) along with colleagues from Loughborough University has illuminated a concerning paradox within the realm of digital fitness and calorie tracking applications. While these apps promise to bolster health and wellbeing through self-monitoring, they may inadvertently promote feelings of shame, disappointment, and demotivation among users,…
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A study published in the British Journal of Health Psychology reveals the negative behavioral and psychological consequences of commercial fitness apps reported by users on social media. These impacts may undermine the potential of apps to promote health and well-being. When investigators used artificial intelligence (AI) using a method called machine-assisted…
Samsung will unveil its XR headset in a few hours – the first device to run Android XR. Here are some of the apps that you will be able to use from day one, thanks to dedicated Android XR support in the Unity 6 game making engine. Google Maps XR introduces the Immersive View, which…
The government has committed £8.9m in funding to a series of projects aimed at removing regulatory barriers to creating new technology. The funding, which will be delivered by the Regulatory Innovation Office (RIO), will back projects including a licensing regime for street cleaning robots, an AI tool to improve flood risk assessments in planning applications…
Phone bans in schools linked to improved academic results and fewer distractions, multiple studies find. (Getty Images) A new study conducted in a Florida school district has revealed that banning mobile phones in schools can lead to significant academic and behavioural improvements. According to a report published by ABC News, the enforcement of a phone…
Cloud account takeover attacks have evolved beyond simple credential theft. Cybercriminals are now exploiting OAuth applications to maintain persistent access to compromised environments, bypassing traditional security measures like password resets and multifactor authentication. Cloud account takeover (ATO) attacks have become a significant concern in recent years, with cybercriminals and state-sponsored actors increasingly adopting malicious OAuth…
Telstra testing has revealed some Samsung mobile phone users may be unable to call triple-0 in an emergency with more than 70 models found not to be connecting correctly. Telstra said the issue affected 11 older model Samsung Galaxy phones which users would need to replace with newer devices, and about 60 models that required…
Grab, the Singapore-based app best known for ride-hailing and food delivery, on Wednesday announced the launch of a new feature called “Partner Apps,” allowing other companies to plug their services directly into the Grab platform. Partner Apps will let users book and pay for a range of third-party services within Grab without having to download…