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📱 Apple is working on a foldable iPad
🛰️ Europe’s Starlink competitor is go
💥 US to allow tech giants to control access to AI chips
🏴☠️ Hackers jailbreak digital license plates to make others pay
🤔 Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakes
🎁 + 6 other news you might like
🔮 + 2 handpicked research papers and tools
📱 Apple is working on a foldable iPadLINK
Rumors suggest Apple is working on a foldable device as large as two iPad Pros combined, potentially debuting in 2028, which might be challenging to handle as a typical tablet.
The foldable is expected to feature a nearly invisible crease and may require a hybrid operating system combining aspects of iPadOS and macOS to make full use of its extensive screen size.
Apple is also reportedly developing updates for other products, such as an improved version of the AirTag with extended range and an upgraded Magic Mouse allowing simultaneous use and charging.
🛰️ Europe’s Starlink competitor is goLINK
The EU has launched a €10.6 billion project for the IRIS² constellation, comprising 290 satellites in medium and low-earth orbit, as a competitor to Starlink.
The IRIS² network will offer secure internet connectivity to government bodies, businesses, and citizens while also providing high-speed internet to remote areas across Europe.
Led by SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat, the SpaceRISE consortium has received a 12-year contract to develop and operate the constellation, aiming for service availability by 2030.
💥 US to allow tech giants to control access to AI chipsLINK
The US government has introduced new chip sanctions that aim to block Chinese access to AI chips by giving select US tech companies gatekeeper status.
Companies like Google and Microsoft will act as global gatekeepers, providing AI services without a license in allied countries, effectively closing loopholes previously exploited by Chinese firms.
China is retaliating against these US sanctions by declaring American chips unsafe and restricting certain mineral exports critical for chip manufacturing, intensifying the tech competition between the two nations.
🏴☠️ Hackers jailbreak digital license plates to make others payLINK
Hackers can exploit digital license plates to alter plate numbers, potentially causing innocent drivers to receive tolls and tickets intended for others.
The vulnerability in the license plates allows users to access features like GPS tracking without Reviver's monthly fee, as it cannot be fixed with a software update.
Reviver claims jailbreaking requires vehicle plate removal and specific tools, but Rodriguez developed a simpler method, suggesting a widespread security risk.
🤔 Meta thinks social media can protect us from deep fakesLINK
Meta's head of Instagram, Adam Mosseri, believes social media can help identify and debunk deep fakes, although it's acknowledged that the system is not perfect and requires users to verify content sources.
Generative adversarial networks have traditionally been used to create deep fake content, but newer diffusion models like DALL-E 2 are providing simpler methods to produce realistic fake media.
The increasing sophistication of generative AI makes distinguishing fake content from reality challenging, emphasizing the importance of considering the credibility of content creators on social media platforms.
Other news you might like
Most iPhone owners see little to no value in Apple Intelligence so far.LINK
Apple's Magic Mouse might finally get a redesign after 15 years.LINK
A former Google CEO on when 'we need to seriously think about unplugging' AI.LINK
UK’s internet watchdog finalizes first set of rules for Online Safety law.LINK
Zero-shot strategy enables robots to traverse complex environments without extra sensors or rough terrain training.LINK
Trillions of tons of underground hydrogen could power Earth for over 1,000 years: Study.LINK
Latest research and tools
Map of GitHub: an interactive visualization showing 400,000+ GitHub projects as dots, grouped by common stargazers, allowing users to explore relationships and clusters within the open-source ecosystem.LINK
Xiaomi Home Integration: a Home Assistant component officially supported by Xiaomi, allowing users to control Xiaomi IoT smart devices through Home Assistant after signing in with their Xiaomi account.LINK
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