Technology News for Friday 1st March 2024

1. Apple faces the most disruptive threat it has seen in the iPhone era

When Tim Cook told Wall Street a month ago that Apple would unveil new artificial intelligence features this year, he broke with the company's normal practice of not talking about a new technology until it has something close to shipping.

2. Microsoft unveils major update for Windows 11: See all features including improved Copilot, Widgets, and more

For users with Windows-powered tablets equipped with a stylus, the update brings the convenience of writing directly into text boxes across the OS, enhancing productivity and ease of use. Join Our WhatsApp Channel.

3. iOS 17.4—Apple Issues New iPhone Security Warning Starting Next Week

Apple's iOS 17.4 update is nearly here, along with seismic changes to the App Store and ecosystem to comply with the EU Digital Markets Act (DMA). This was the subject of a new iOS 17.4 warning issued by the iPhone maker this week, as it published a ...

4. Panaracer overhauls the GravelKing tyre range

The 10th anniversary of the popular GravelKing tyres sees a complete range overhaul as well as new models being rolled out. Panaracer gravelking tyre. (Image credit: Panaracer). The Panaracer GravelKing tyre has been on the market for a while now, ...

5. Qualcomm and MediaTek race to put generative AI on devices

BARCELONA, Spain -- Top mobile chip companies Qualcomm and MediaTek are racing to put generative AI capabilities on devices as the tech industry searches for the next generation of killer applications. Qualcomm's Durga Malladi says commercialization of ...

6. iOS 17.4 Release Date: Apple Reveals Stark Warning About New iPhone Update

The changes for EU iPhone users are comprehensive. Apple is being required to open up its iOS system to allow sideloading of apps in alternative marketplaces, to permit web browsers not based on WebKit which underpins Safari, and to let other payment ...

7. South Africa's MTN warns of 90% hit to profits from naira devaluation

MTN, Africa's biggest mobile company by subscribers, has warned that it expects annual profits to plunge by as much as 90 per cent following the sharp devaluation of the Nigerian naira. Earnings per share are likely to have fallen between ...

8. Apple users urged to update devices after app vulnerability found to give attackers access to data

SINGAPORE – Those toting Apple devices are advised to update them after a vulnerability was found in the tech giant's Shortcuts app. The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) said in an alert on Feb 29 that the vulnerability could allow third ...

9. What Surprised Me in Apple's Vision Pro Store Demo

Even though I've already tried it for myself in the office, and I've been reporting on the mixed reality headset for weeks, there was still much for me to learn just by sitting down and getting my own official Apple store walkthough.

10. Apple reverses course on plan to cut off 'progressive web apps' in EU

Apple has reversed course on a plan to cut off access to applications that bypass its app store, which the iPhone maker had argued was necessary in order to comply with new EU regulations. The European Commission, the EU's executive arm, ...

11. India has great passion and has a lot of things going on in technology: Humane AI founders

Tech Today's Aayush Ailawadi spoke to the two founders: Imran Chaudhri and Bethany Bongiorno at MWC 2024 in Barcelona, Spain. In an exclusive conversation with Tech Today, Imran Chaurdhri stated, ...

12. Weather delayed opening of Dig 'N Zone

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13. These deals on electric scrubbers will keep your house fresh and your wallet fat

This electric spin scrubber can also work for a long time -- the battery lasts 1.5 hours on a single charge, which is longer than your average cordless vacuum cleaner. The Voweek electric scrubber is currently 39 ...