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Google, Apple, and Discord Let Harmful AI ‘Undress’ Websites Use Their Sign-On Systems
29 Aug

Google, Apple, and Discord Let Harmful AI ‘Undress’ Websites Use Their Sign-On Systems

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Major technology companies, including Google, Apple, and Discord, have been enabling people to quickly sign up to harmful “undress” websites, which use AI to remove clothes from real photos to make victims appear to be “nude” without their consent. More than a dozen of these deepfake websites have been using login buttons from the tech companies for months.A WIRED analysis found 16 of the biggest so-called undress and “nudify” websites using the sign-in infrastructure from Google, Apple, Discord, Twitter, Patreon, and Line. This approach allows people to easily create accounts on the deepfake websites—offering them a veneer of credibility—before they…
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Apple’s latest iOS and iPadOS developer betas include an AI object removal tool for Photos
28 Aug

Apple’s latest iOS and iPadOS developer betas include an AI object removal tool for Photos

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Apple's latest iOS 18.1 and iPadOS 18.1 developer betas are here, and they include a few new features. The most notable is a , which sounds very much like . The idea is that you'll be able to remove background objects from your snaps without modifying the subject — even if the undesirable item overlaps the person you're focusing on. According to Apple, the tool can remove the shadow and the reflection of an unwanted object too.The company notes that the Photos app will identify distracting background elements for you, so you should be able to remove them with a…
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Apple’s Mac Mini with the M2 Pro chipset is $150 off right now
27 Aug

Apple’s Mac Mini with the M2 Pro chipset is $150 off right now

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Are you looking to boost your iMac's capabilities without having to do a complete overhaul? The Mac Mini with an M2 Pro chip is quite a force to be reckoned with and it's available for a record-low price of $1,150, down from $1,299, thanks to an eight percent discount and a $49 coupon you can click right on the product's page. This model has 512GB and 8TB of storage but no AppleCare+.Apple released the Mac Mini with an M2 Pro chip in early 2023. We gave it an 86 in our review thanks to its excellent performance (it has up…
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Apple’s iPhone 16 event is set for September 9
26 Aug

Apple’s iPhone 16 event is set for September 9

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With Google's Pixel 9 event in the rear view mirror, it's time to look ahead to the industry's next big showcase. Apple's iPhone 16 event, arguably the biggest date on the tech world's fall calendar, will take place on September 9 at 1PM ET.Apple is using the tagline "It's Glowtime" on an invite it sent to the media. As usual, the event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater at the company's headquarters, Apple Park, in Cupertino, California.As always, rumors about the iPhone 16 lineup have been flying around in the run up to the event. However, it's likely…
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Apple’s AirPods Max are back on sale for $399
26 Aug

Apple’s AirPods Max are back on sale for $399

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Apple might be best known for its in-ear AirPods when it comes to sound, but headphone lovers also have the AirPods Max to consider. These headphones provide a solid option for anyone who wants to stay in the Apple family without worrying about losing a tiny earbud. The biggest issue is that they are costly. But, right now, Apple's AirPods Max are 27 percent off, dropping to $399 from $549. The $150 discount is only $4 more than their Prime Day all-time low and is available in every color.The Apple AirPods Max came on the scene in 2020 as the…
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Apple event rumor roundup: What to expect at the iPhone 16 keynote
21 Aug

Apple event rumor roundup: What to expect at the iPhone 16 keynote

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The biggest day of the tech world’s fall calendar is nearly here: Apple’s iPhone 16 event will take place sometime in September. The company typically does it on a Tuesday during the first half of the month, so September 10 is a safe bet. No matter when it happens, we'll be live-blogging the news, and you can watch it live via the company’s website or on YouTube. The biggest news from the event will almost definitely involve the forthcoming lineup of iPhone 16 handsets. Past as prologue, we’ll also get a new Apple Watch or two.Beyond that, rumors have been…
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Apple Podcasts now has a useful web interface for browsing and listening to shows
20 Aug

Apple Podcasts now has a useful web interface for browsing and listening to shows

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Apple has just given podcasts listeners an improved way to stream shows from its library on any device. Starting today, the version of Apple Podcasts on the web has a look and feature set that more akin to the company's standalone app. Not only is the platform accessible on any device via the web, but you'll get more tools beyond simply playing episodes — even if you don't have desktop or mobile app installed.Through the web interface that looks similar to what you'd see inside the full app, you'll be able to browse shows, access your library, view top charts,…
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Kim Kardashian is back with a new Beats headphone collab
17 Aug

Kim Kardashian is back with a new Beats headphone collab

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Kim Kardashian is lending her name and image to a second collaboration with Apple's Beats line of headphones. The latest entry to the Beats x Kim line brings three neutral colors – Moon, Dune, and Earth – to the Beats Studio Pro headphones. The limited collection is available now from Apple and Amazon, and even with the celebrity backing, the headsets retail for their usual price of $350.Apple refreshed the Beats Studio Pro last year, including a new version of the brand's audio chip and improving active noise cancellation capabilities. The headphones also got an aesthetic refresh to couple with…
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Fortnite returns to iOS in the EU as the Epic Games Store debuts on mobile
16 Aug

Fortnite returns to iOS in the EU as the Epic Games Store debuts on mobile

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It's a big day for . Not only has the company rolled out the latest season of , it has achieved a long-held ambition by . The app marketplace is now available on iOS in the European Union (after the bloc required Apple to allow third-party app stores on iPhone and iPad) and on Android worldwide. As a result, that means Fortnite is once again available on iOS in the EU without having to rely on .You may recall that, back in 2020, Epic tried to by telling Fortnite players on iOS and Android they could save money by buying…
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‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store
16 Aug

‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store

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Epic Games today officially launched a rival app store for iOS in the European Union, marking the first time Apple’s own App Store has had to face a serious rival. The Epic Games Store will initially offer Epic’s games, including Fortnite, for users to download onto their iPhones, with plans to start onboarding third-party developers’ games beginning in December.The launch, the most dramatic outcome of a series of new EU tech rules passed over the last year, imports the long-standing rivalry between Epic and Apple onto European soil. Epic says its app store will take a maximum 12 percent commission…
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