Not necessarily, but with some caveats, AI experts emphasize. But the large cloud providers are definitely in a position to control the AI narrative from several perspectives. That’s part of the consensus raised at a recent webcast hosted by New York University Center for the Future of Management and LMU institute for Strategy, Technology and Organization, joined by Daron Acemoglu, professor at MIT; Jacques Bughin, professor at the Solvay School of Economics and Management; and Raffaella Sadun, professor at Harvard Business School....

The most significant way Uber is making its new app smoother on patchy networks and underpowered phones is by getting rid of the nifty map which shows the driver’s location in real-time. Instead, Uber Lite displays your pickup whereabouts’ name in big, bold letters on the home screen and the car as well as driver’s details once you’ve confirmed. Maps are present on Uber Lite if a user wants but they’re optional and can be revealed by tapping the “See on map” option....

2019 is going to be the rise of the foldable smartphone. LG has apparently decided to go a different route for at least one of its upcoming devices. CNET is reporting on Thursday that LG has a series of new devices to show off at the upcoming Mobile World Congress event, and that one of those smartphones will feature an “attachable” secondary display. This will apparently work like a “sort of case with a screen”, which may actually double the overall screen size when this attachable display is put in place on the main unit....

The recent PrintNightmare exploit allowed threat actors to access computers through the Print Spooler tool. It took some time and multiple patches, but Microsoft eventually solved the problem. Tap or click here for the story and instructions on how to protect yourself against this flaw. Google Chrome is one of the most popular browsers out there, and any vulnerabilities are dangerous. Google is constantly issuing security updates, and a recent one includes nine fixes....

Many of the flaws discovered and subsequently patched have been minor. But on occasion, a serious flaw does come to light. As hackers increase their technology and attacking methods, these software breaches pose a big threat to your computer and data. Since the beginning of the year, seven flaws were discovered to be actively used by hackers. Google has found an eighth and released a patch for the browser late last week....

Log4Trail has a user-friendly graphical user interface (GUI) which is helpful for newbies, junior system administrators and users who want to monitor their files and directories easier in order to check if there are files that are being modified by someone who could possibly be a malicious user, a cracker or maybe your pesky little brother or sister who wants to play a prank on you. Once you open the application, it will prompt a pop up balloon or message from the system tray which will notify the current user who is logged into the system....

This simple “hack” recently went viral and it claims that a simple settings tweak will make your iPhone’s speakers louder. But does it really? Late Night EQ setting First off, here are the steps provided by the viral Twitter post of @thebaemarcus: — TheBae (@thebaemarcus) August 7, 2017 Go to your iPhone’s SettingsScroll down then tap Music then EQ (Equalizer). An equalizer, like the one in the iPhone, alters a gadget’s audio signature by boosting specific frequencies, the bass or the treble frequencies, for example, according to a user’s preference....

As the Facebook is a popular social network and has millions of daily users who share posts and do liking, shares etc. Think About Earning Money from Social Networking Sites ? Facebook is the fastest way to spread any news , no doubt we learn something new and even and message around the world. But the question is what is the benefit of doing all these posts, likes, shares. A normal user spends 3-4 hours daily in using Facebook and other also....

Speaking with ZDNet, the organisation’s CEO, Corey Tutt, unpacked the severity of the STEM gap experienced by remote Indigenous communities in Australia. Tutt, a Gamilaraay man and NSW Young Australian of the Year in 2019, explained that remote Indigenous communities are not encouraged to focus on STEM and lack the basic resources that are commonly available in urban communities. “Resources as basic as Lego, technology books, and telescopes are not available in most of these communities,” Tutt told ZDNet....

Sadly, these complaints seem to have mostly fallen on deaf ears. Monetizing data, after all, is how free internet platforms make their revenue. Social media data is a goldmine to advertisers who study things like demographics, search histories, and browsing habits to more effectively target consumers. So it’s likely that our data troubles won’t be going away any time soon. That being said, privacy advocates across the web are developing new ways to fight back against data harvesting....

Motorola has always been on the forefront when it comes to customization, it, in fact, started offering Moto Maker options starting from the first generation Moto X. The Motorola Shells add a completely new look to the smartphone without compromising much on the bulk. However, most of the Moto Style shells have mostly been instruments of cosmetic enhancement and do not offer any new features. Alsit’sits worth noting that the maker of this Mod has been a participant in Motorola’s “Transform the Smartphone Challenge....

Turn Your Smartphone Smarter With These Top 7 Gadgets So, here we are with some gadgets which can make your life easier while turning your smartphone smarter. Misfit Shine You can easily track your body movements with Misfit Shine. All you have to do is to connect it with your smartphone and equip it on your body. It will keep a track of your body activities and will tell you the results at the end of the day....

All this extra time at home means our internet usage has surged, leading to fears that we’ll use too much bandwidth and cause networks to crash. The good news is there are ways to avoid this. Tap or click here for ways to fix internet streaming issues. Now, there are more frightening problems we have to worry about. Hackers are breaking into popular routers and infecting victims’ devices with malware....

As first spotted by Android lice, otos now shows you everyone it recognizes inside a photo before heading to a specific person’s page. en you’re browsing your main library, you can now tap on the info icon to view details about a particular pic, it will still show you all of the people who has been tagged under a new ople tab. Then, you need only tap on their picture to be taken to a page with any other photos they’re in....

Google today updated its monthly Android Distribution numbers for May. The data shows that the latest version of Android — Lollipop — is now running on 9.7 percent of Android devices out there. This is a pretty hefty growth of 4.3 percent from April thanks largely due to the release of new flagships like the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and HTC One M9 running Lollipop. Android 4.4 KitKat remains the most popular version of Android and is running on 39....

You might assume that you’ll never be a target for cybercriminals, but it only takes one infected app or compromised link to expose your information. When threats to mobile devices become known to Google or Apple, they usually act swiftly to patch them. Read on to see how the latest Android update protects you from critical vulnerabilities and how to get it. Here’s the backstory If you have an Android phone, you should update now to get the latest vulnerability patches....

at is Android y? Android y is ’s new mobile payment platform. It uses the existing NFC chip in your phone, just like llet. If you had llet setup beforeh, all of that existing payment information will transfer over to Android y—it’s essentially the same A. Android y will also work for person-to-person payment transactions the app will also let you store any supported loyalty cards. How does it work? t’s say you’re at a vending machine that accepts NFC payments....

The new Google Chrome Privacy Guide walks users through their privacy settings and was developed by engineers in the Google Safety Engineering Center (GSEC), the company’s global hub for privacy and security engineering. “Soon, you’ll see a new card for Privacy Guide in the “Privacy and security” tab in your Chrome settings, which you can find by clicking the three dots on the top-right corner of your browser,” Google said....

Overview of third-party app functionality Third-party applications allow you to manage activities that otherwise would be tedious to accomplish manually. These activities would for instance be, for example, signing into accounts or managing multiple different sets of credentials. The sensitivity of such third-party applications has motivated attackers to invest time into finding vulnerabilities that could allow them to comfortably perform account takeovers. Finance managers Managing your finances can be a very difficult thing to do today with all the expenses that one suffers on a monthly basis....

Did you forget to plug in your iPhone, or did you not give it enough time to charge? Newer iPhone models are compatible with fast chargers, and the iPhone 11 Pro and Pro Max even included 18W fast chargers in the box. While the iPhone 12 models don’t come with a wall adapter, you can get a fast charger from Apple or a third party. Tap or click here to check out some options....