Techlife News
GOOGLE'S SEARCH MONOPOLY FACES SWEEPING U.S. ANTITRUST REMEDIES
Picture a world where your smartphone's search bar isn't locked to Google, where a single tap unveils a kaleidoscope of rival engines, each competing to deliver the fastest, most relevant answers. That possibility loomed larger earlier this week when U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta heard closing arguments in a landmark antitrust case against Google, grappling with remedies that could dismantle its iron grip on online search. For U.S. consumers, small businesses, and tech innovators, this moment heralds a potential revolution in how Americans navigate the internet, promising a future of choice and competition.
4 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
ADOBE LAUNCHES PHOTOSHOP MOBILE BETA FOR ANDROID
Adobe announced the launch of a beta version of its Photoshop mobile app for Android devices, available for free download on the Google Play Store. The app, optimized for smartphones, includes core Photoshop features like layering, masking, and Firefly-powered generative AI tools, targeting both new and experienced creators.
3 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
IPAD SURGES IN POPULARITY AMONG APPLE CUSTOMERS
A recent survey by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners revealed that the iPad remains highly popular among Apple customers, with 78% of recent buyers owning one, trailing only the iPhone at 94% and significantly outpacing the Mac at 36%. The data highlights the tablet's enduring appeal within Apple's ecosystem.
3 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
SAMSUNG'S REFUSAL SPURS APPLE TO DEVELOP OWN 5G MODEM
Samsung's decision not to supply 5G modems to Apple led the iPhone maker to develop its own modem, the Apple C1, which debuted in the iPhone 16e. Negotiations between Apple and Samsung faltered due to supply constraints and internal objections at Samsung, prompting Apple to pursue an independent solution.
2 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
META'S AI VISION TO REDEFINE ADVERTISING BY 2026
In a bustling Manhattan ad agency, a creative director uploads a sneaker image and a $10,000 budget to Meta's platform, then leans back as artificial intelligence spins it into a vibrant Instagram campaign tailored to millions in seconds.
4 min |
Techlife News #710
Techlife News
HELPING KIDS FIND THEIR FUTURE: CAREER TALKS IN A NEW ERA
In a sunlit Denver backyard, a first-grader named Mia spins tales of becoming an astronaut, her small hands tracing imaginary orbits in the air. Earlier this week, experts urged parents to lean into such moments, sparking conversations about career dreams to guide children like Mia toward futures filled with possibility.
4 min |
Techlife News #710
AppleMagazine
APPLE FIGHTS EU'S DEMAND TO UNLOCK IPHONE ECOSYSTEM
Why would a company worth $3.17 trillion resist sharing its technological crown jewels? Earlier this week, Apple launched a legal challenge against a European Union order under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), branding it \"unreasonable, costly, and stifling to innovation.\"
5 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
POTENTIAL DWARF PLANET DISCOVERED AT SOLAR SYSTEM'S EDGE
In a quiet observatory nestled in the Chilean desert, a telescope's lens captures a faint speck of light moving against the starry void, revealing a hidden world at the solar system's farthest reaches. Last week, astronomers announced the discovery of a potential dwarf planet, a distant object roughly 435 miles wide, orbiting the sun far beyond Neptune. Located approximately 90 times farther from the sun than Earth, this icy body offers a rare glimpse into the outer fringes of our cosmic neighborhood.
3 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
META FACES ENERGY HURDLES FOR AI DATA CENTERS
A small business owner in Ohio scrolls through her Facebook feed, unaware that the Al shaping her ads is powered by data centers straining the nation's energy grid. Earlier this week, U.S. regulators and lawmakers sounded alarms over the rapid expansion of these facilities, driven by companies like Meta to fuel artificial intelligence and cloud computing. For American consumers, utility companies, and policymakers, this clash highlights a growing dilemma: can tech giants sustain Al's growth without destabilizing the power supply that millions rely on?
3 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
GOOGLE'S SEARCH MONOPOLY FACES SWEEPING U.S. ANTITRUST REMEDIES
Picture a world where your smartphone’s search bar isn’t locked to Google, where a single tap unveils a kaleidoscope of rival engines, each competing to deliver the fastest, most relevant answers. That possibility loomed larger earlier this week when U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta heard closing arguments in a landmark antitrust case against Google, grappling with remedies that could dismantle its iron grip on online search. For U.S. consumers, small businesses, and tech innovators, this moment heralds a potential revolution in how Americans navigate the internet, promising a future of choice and competition.
4 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
META'S NUCLEAR BET TO POWER AI RAISES STAKES FOR TECH AND ENVIRONMENT
Can a social media giant’s hunger for artificial intelligence reshape America’s energy landscape? Earlier this week, Meta, the parent company of Facebook, struck a 20-year deal with Constellation Energy to secure nuclear power for its AI-driven data centers, a move that keeps an Illinois nuclear plant running beyond its planned 2027 closure.
4 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
Strike-Back
APPLE'S NEXT CHAPTER MAY SHIFT THE FUTURE OF AI
5 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
HELPING KIDS FIND THEIR FUTURE: CAREER TALKS IN A NEW ERA
In a sunlit Denver backyard, a first-grader named Mia spins tales of becoming an astronaut, her small hands tracing imaginary orbits in the air. Earlier this week, experts urged parents to lean into such moments, sparking conversations about career dreams to guide children like Mia toward futures filled with possibility.
4 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
NEURALINK'S $650 MILLION FUNDRAISE FUELS AMBITIOUS BRAIN-COMPUTER VISION
In a dimly lit lab in Austin, a patient with paralysis moves a cursor across a screen using only their thoughts, a quiet triumph for Elon Musk's Neuralink.
3 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
QUANTUM COMPUTING'S LEAP FORWARD: PATH TO 2030 AND BEYOND
A researcher in a Palo Alto lab watches a screen flicker with calculations that could unlock a new cancer drug, her quantum computer humming with possibilities that classical systems can't touch. Breakthroughs in quantum computing hinted at such futures, as scientists and startups pushed the boundaries of a technology poised to reshape industries.
4 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
DENVER RESEARCH SHOWS ROBOT COMPANIONS ENHANCE SENIOR QUALITY OF LIFE
Denver researchers announced that artificial intelligence-powered robot companions can improve the quality of life for senior citizens by addressing loneliness and supporting daily activities. The findings, part of ongoing studies at the University of Denver, highlight the potential of these robots to provide social interaction and assistance in assisted living facilities.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
APPLE VISION PRO BRINGS IMMERSIVE MUSIC AND FILM TO LIFE
A young musician in Chicago slips on a headset, and suddenly she's not just listening to Bono's voice—she's standing beside him at New York's Beacon Theatre, feeling the pulse of the crowd as he sings “Vertigo.” Earlier this week, Apple's Vision Pro headset made such moments possible, launching immersive experiences like Bono's “Stories of Surrender” film and Metallica’s Mexico City concert, redefining how Americans connect with music and cinema. This leap in spatial computing promises to blur the line between audience and performer, reshaping entertainment in a vibrant industry.
4 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
META'S AI VISION TO REDEFINE ADVERTISING BY 2026
In a bustling Manhattan ad agency, a creative director uploads a sneaker image and a $10,000 budget to Meta's platform, then leans back as artificial intelligence spins it into a vibrant Instagram campaign tailored to millions in seconds.
4 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
TRUMP PULLS JARED ISAACMAN'S NASA NOMINATION OVER PRIOR TIES
What does it take to lose a NASA nomination days before a Senate vote? For Jared Isaacman, a billionaire astronaut handpicked by President Donald Trump, the answer lies in a vague phrase: \"prior associations.\"
4 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
CHATGPT ENHANCES CAPABILITIES WITH FILE, EMAIL, AND MEETING NOTE SEARCH
OpenAl has introduced new features allowing it to search users’ files, emails, and meeting notes, aimed at enhancing productivity for business users. The updates enable the Al to connect with internal data sources and provide real-time context for queries.
2 min |
June 06, 2025
AppleMagazine
META TRACKS ANDROID USERS WITHOUT CONSENT
Meta has been covertly tracking Android users' web browsing activity through its Facebook and Instagram apps without their consent, according to researchers at Radboud University and IMDEA Networks. The tracking involves apps collecting data from websites visited on Android devices.
3 min |
June 06, 2025
Linux Magazine
HOME GROWN
A proof of concept distro for the EU public sector
5 min |
#296/July 2025: Pen Testing
Linux Magazine
Scanning made easy Don't Sleep on NAPS2
How to scan documents with the NAPS2 software
7 min |
#296/July 2025: Pen Testing
Linux Magazine
Detective Work
This trusty troubleshooting tool can track processes along with network traffic
7 min |
#296/July 2025: Pen Testing
Linux Magazine
What a Nice Web App
With a Raspberry Pi and the NiceGUI Python library you can build a weather station or a Pi Rover app in less than 15 lines of Python code.
6 min |
#296/July 2025: Pen Testing
Linux Magazine
Zack's Kernel News
Sometimes the Linux folks will struggle to eke out a few microseconds of speed-up in some part of the kernel or other.
8 min |
#296/July 2025: Pen Testing
Linux Magazine
Dependency Minder
Managing Debian packages with deborphan
4 min |
#296/July 2025: Pen Testing
Linux Magazine
SPICE-ing Up KiCad
Use simulation to reduce risks in electronic design
10+ min |
#296/July 2025: Pen Testing
Linux Magazine
Fast as Lightning
The WebSocket protocol helps browsers to immediately reload a page if the server-side content changes. In this month's column, Mike Schilli whips up his own WebSocket server in Go for this task.
9 min |
#296/July 2025: Pen Testing
Linux Magazine
Sparring Partners
If you want to check your systems for security vulnerabilities, you need the right tools and a massive helping of experience. Prospective pen testers can get some practice by breaking into prefabricated training VMs.
9 min |