Technology News for Thursday 11th April 2024

1. Apple warns about possible 'mercenary spyware' attack for users in India, 91 other nations

It is unclear how many people have received the threat notification from Apple. The email also mentions the NSO-Group's Pegasus spyware, saying tools like those are being used to target people on an ongoing basis globally.

2. This Artificially Intelligent Pin Wants to Free You From Your Phone

I wasn't talking to a tech bro obsessed with the ketogenic diet. This was the Ai Pin, a $700 tiny computer featuring a virtual assistant pulling data from OpenAI (the research firm behind the ChatGPT chatbot), Google, Microsoft and others to answer ...

3. Apple 14-Inch M2 Pro MacBook Pro Is a Whopping $550 Off Today Only

If portability really is your key requirement, the MacBook Air is the way to go. But if you need performance as well as portability, you can't beat the 14-inch MacBook Pro. Apple's MacBook Pro lineup has never been a cheap one, which makes this deal all ...

4. Apple Warns of iPhone 'Mercenary Attack' Across 92 Countries

Apple sent out iPhone security alerts to people across 92 countries on Wednesday warning that their iPhones had been remotely targeted in a mercenary spyware attack. "This attack is likely targeting you specifically because of who you are or what you ...

5. Fairphone Fairbuds review: ethically made earbuds with replaceable batteries

Fairphone, the repairable and ethical electronics pioneer, is back with a pair of some of the first Bluetooth earbuds to make it so easy and cheap to replace their batteries that you can do it at home in minutes. Bluetooth earbuds have become a ...

6. All Google Photos users can use these AI-powered editing tools for free now

Google Photos has a major AI upgrade for you as the tech giant announced enhanced editing features for everyone which were previously limited to Pixel devices and paid subscribers. Features like AI-powered Magic Editor will now be available for all Google ...

7. Meteor reported after bright fireball flew through the sky over NJ and surrounding states

It has been a strange week for New Jersey, with multiple natural but rare events bringing us to ask each other questions that we definitely don't hear every day. Did you feel the earthquake? Did you watch the solar eclipse? Now, on Wednesday, we're ...

8. Plates sold by WSO being recalled due to lead

A plate set sold by the Winnipeg Symphony Orchestra (WSO) has been recalled as it contains lead in excess of allowable limits. The WSO sent out a warning on Wednesday, saying that Health Canada recalled the Canadian Art Prints' William Monague ceramic ...

9. Apple will approve used parts in iPhone repairs, in long-awaited reversal

Apple told The Washington Post it is easing a key restriction on iPhone repairs. Starting this fall, owners of an iPhone 15 or newer will be able to get their broken devices fixed with used parts — including screens, batteries and cameras — without any ...

10. Humane AI Hands-On: My Life So Far With a Wearable AI Pin

Like an AI-powered Star Trek communicator pinned to your shirt, the AI Pin is a wild concept, but it's too frustrating for everyday use.

11. Main Street Pub reopens after expansion in downtown Spartanburg

The popular bar and eatery has been part of the local dining scene since it opened in 2009 when there were fewer options. With downtown growth expected to continue and a new baseball stadium scheduled to open in April 2025, Owner Raj Patel said it was time ...

12. San Francisco's Train System Still Uses Floppy Disks—and Will for Years

The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, which runs the city's Muni Metro light rail, claims to be the first US agency to adopt floppy disks. But today, the SFMTA is eager to abandon its reliance on 5¼-inch floppy disks—just give it about six ...

13. Apple Issues New Spyware Attack Warning To iPhone Users

Apple has issued a new spyware warning to iPhone users in 92 countries, after it found they had been targeted in attacks. Apple users were alerted of the attacks via a notification email seen by Reuters. Located in India and 91 other countries, ...

14. Sony ULT Wear Headphones Review: Midrange Maestro With Extra Bass

Over the years, Sony has taken some criticism for the naming scheme of its audio products, particularly its headphones. For instance, its current flagship noise-canceling headphones are called the WH-1000XM5. I've gotten pretty used to saying these ...

15. Main Street Pub reopens in downtown Spartanburg with twice the bar space, new menu items

More seating, bigger bands, and new food options await first-time and returning customers at the newly remodeled Main Street Pub in downtown Spartanburg. After three months closed, Main Street Pub is back in business. The neighborhood bar and ...

16. The Killer App on Vision Pro Is Business

If Apple's headset becomes a hit with consumers, it'll be because it succeeds with businesses first.

17. Shamier Anderson, Stephan James Honored With Hometown Walk of Fame Stars

The marginalized Toronto community of Scarborough is set to reap the rewards of the actors' burgeoning Hollywood careers as they have a TV drama in the works that takes place where they were raised. By Etan Vlessing. Plus Icon ...

18. Oregon drumline follows the rhythm to national competition

NPR's Deepa Shivaram breaks down the Biden Administration's new rule requiring anyone who sells guns to run background checks. Then, OJ Simpson has died at 76. Laurie Levenson, who was an analyst for CBS during Simpson's murder trial, joins us.

19. Apple is reportedly planning a big AI-focused M4 Mac upgrade

Apple is getting ready to refresh its entire lineup of Macs with M4 processors that have an emphasis on AI, according to a report from Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The new M4-equipped Macs will reportedly start arriving later this year, with the rest ...

20. Apple Is Making It Slightly Easier to Repair Your iPhone

After pressure from state lawmakers, Apple is making concessions on “parts pairing.” Right-to-repair advocates say it's the bare minimum.

21. Apple will open the iPhone to repair with used parts

In an update on Thursday, the company announced that this fall, owners of “select” iPhone models will be able to repair their devices with used, genuine parts while retaining full functionality.

22. Indian doctor receives award for work on enteric diseases in children

Gagandeep Kang, Director, Enteric, Diagnostics, Genomics and Epidemiology, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, was awarded the 2024 John Dirks Canada Gairdner Global Health Award given for scientifically based research that has improved the health and ...

23. PhilosoFIC:are generative algorithms accelerators or the gravediggers of human intelligence?

This crucial issue was at the heart of the round table “PhilosoFIC: Artificial Thinking, or Human Thinking? Our Intelligence in the Face of AI” at the 2024 InCyber Forum. From statements of fact to reactions, from objective observations to perceptions, ...

24. Mark Cuban's Classic Definition of Success Is About Much More Than Becoming Wealthy and Famous

Success often gets tangled in metrics, milestones, and the relentless pursuit of more. But what if we stripped it all back to the essence and the core of what truly matters? Mark Cuban, a name synonymous with entrepreneurial success, ...