Mercedes-Benz doesn’t have any plans to adopt Apple’s immersive, next-generation version of CarPlay, the German automaker’s CEO said in an episode of Decoder. “The short answer is no,” Ola Källenius told The Verge’s Nilay Patel in response to a question about whether Mercedes-Benz will enable Apple CarPlay to take over all the screens inside its vehicles. Instead, he touts the need for a “holistic … [Read more...]
The Apple Watch Series 9 is back on sale for $299
If you've been planning on buying an Apple Watch Series 9, today looks like a decent time to take the plunge. The smartwatch is currently on sale for $299 at multiple retailers, including Amazon, Best Buy, Target and Walmart. That's not quite the lowest price we've seen — a couple colorways briefly fell to $269 earlier this month, for instance — but steeper discounts have generally been uncommon. … [Read more...]
How to Choose the Right Digital Marketing Agency for Your Business
Forget the “build it and they will come” mentality. In today’s online world, where pretty much everything happens on the internet, a strong digital marketing strategy isn’t optional, it’s a must-have. But with a ton of digital marketing agencies out there, figuring out how to choose the right marketing agency for your business can feel overwhelming. Don’t worry, though. Once you understand your … [Read more...]
Microsoft Roadmap Weekly: a major annoyance in Teams is going away, useful AI goodies for Microsoft 365, and more
Many interesting things happened in the realm of computing last week, from allowing Windows 11 and 10 users to install Microsoft Store apps from the web with fewer clicks, to leaks revealing new information related to the Snapdragon X Plus chipset. However, equally interesting were new features Microsoft added to its roadmap website last week. Source: xda-developers.com … [Read more...]
Trying to understand Google AUTH
This blog delves into a research exploration of Google's authentication flow, using only the inspect tool. By simulating potential pathways, we aim to uncover insights into how Google manages the login process. Join us as we embark on an exploration into the intricacies of Google's authentication mechanisms.Let's embark on an intriguing exploration. Imagine we're not logged into our Google account … [Read more...]
Google’s Pixel Watch 2 is matching its lowest price with $50 off
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Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius on not using Apple’s next-gen CarPlay and why EVs are still the future
The all-EV future might not land in 2030, but it’s coming — and a new slate of challenges is coming with it. a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo illustration by The Verge … [Read more...]
Backflip raises $15 million to help real estate investors flip houses
Flipping houses is not for the faint of heart, no matter how fun or easy HGTV might make it seem. One startup wants to make the process less complicated by offering a different way to borrow money to fund such a purchase. Founded in late 2020, Backflip offers a service to real estate investors for securing short-term loans. Beyond helping users secure financing, Backflip’s tech also helps … [Read more...]
Duel of the dual-screen laptops: Asus Zenbook Duo vs. Lenovo Yoga Book 9i
Their small variations in design make a big difference.There’s no getting around owning a laptop these days, especially if we travel often or don’t have the space for a desktop computer. But as time has gone on, many of us have invested in an external monitor or two to better handle all the windows we need to have visible at the same time. We could arrange them all on one screen, but the smaller … [Read more...]
Musk’s xAI shows there’s more money on the sidelines for AI startups
We’re off to an AI-heavy start to the week. OpenAI has a new deal with the Financial Times that caught our eye. Sure, it’s another content licensing deal, but there appears to be a bit more in the tie-up than just content flowing one way and money the other. We also dug into the xAI news that TechCrunch broke recently: Musk’s AI enterprise is not looking to raise $3 billion on a $15 billion … [Read more...]
Supreme Court rejects Elon Musk’s efforts to get rid of his ‘Twitter sitter’
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The iPad Pro's next-gen M4 chips will make it a "truly AI-powered device"
With artificial intelligence taking over the tech world by storm, we're seeing a flurry of computer manufacturers pushing to create the "first true AI device" in their range. We saw Microsoft take to the stage in December 2023, when it declared the Surface Pro 10 and Laptop 6 would be its first-ever AI PCs. Now, Apple is planning to throw its own hat into the ring with its own M4 chip, which … [Read more...]
iPhone 16 Series Leaked Images Reveal Display Sizes, Camera Alignment
iPhone 16 series could witness major reshuffling when it comes to design and display sizes. As per a new leak, the Pro models — the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max — could get larger displays, whereas the non-Pro models — the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Plus — could feature a new camera alignment. These changes, if true, will break Apple's three-year streak of introducing consistent design … [Read more...]
Twitter co-founder Biz Stone joins Mastodon’s new U.S. non-profit’s board
Biz Stone, a Twitter co-founder, is among those who have joined the board of directors of Mastodon’s new U.S. non-profit, announced Mastodon CEO Eugen Rochko over the weekend. Mastodon’s service, an open source, decentralized social network and rival to Elon Musk’s X, has gained increased attention following the Twitter acquisition as users sought alternatives to X’s would-be “everything app” that … [Read more...]
Want to improve game performance on your Steam Deck? You need a custom Proton version
The Steam Deck is a fantastic handheld gaming console, able to play almost every game you can throw at it. While the Steam Deck runs a Linux-based operating system, the games it plays are written for use on Windows. To get them running, Valve uses a compatibility layer called Proton to translate one to the other. The list of fully-supported games is always growing, but it's likely that some titles … [Read more...]
EU classifies iPadOS as a ‘gatekeeper’ subject to DMA rules
Ryan Daws is a senior editor at TechForge Media, with a seasoned background spanning over a decade in tech journalism. His expertise lies in identifying the latest technological trends, dissecting complex topics, and weaving compelling narratives around the most cutting-edge developments. His articles and interviews with leading industry figures have gained him recognition as a key influencer by … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G With Vegan Leather Finish Confirmed to Launch in India Soon
Samsung Galaxy F55 5G has long been tipped to launch in India as a remodelled version of the Galaxy C55 5G. The latter was unveiled in China earlier this month. The Galaxy C55 comes with a Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 SoC, a hole-punch AMOLED Plus display, a 50-megapixel triple rear camera unit and a 5,000mAh battery with 45W wired fast charging. It comes with leather back panels. Now, the company has … [Read more...]
China-Linked 'Muddling Meerkat' Hijacks DNS to Map Internet on Global Scale
Apr 29, 2024NewsroomDNS Security / Cyber Espionage A previously undocumented cyber threat dubbed Muddling Meerkat has been observed undertaking sophisticated domain name system (DNS) activities in a likely effort to evade security measures and conduct reconnaissance of networks across the world since October 2019. Cloud security firm Infoblox described the threat actor as likely affiliated with … [Read more...]
Beyond the Buzz: Rethinking Alcohol as a Cybersecurity Bonding Ritual
Ours is an isolating industry in which to be sober. I quit drinking a bit over 18 months ago. My reasons are many but the basic summation is: alcohol no longer served me nor aligned with the person I wanted to be nor my physical or emotional goals. At that time, our all too familiar industry started to get blurry, and for the first time in a long time, I felt unwelcomed. I wasn’t alone and our … [Read more...]
NHTSA opens investigation into Ford’s BlueCruise after software linked to fatal crash
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