Both companies received cease and desist letters regarding 13 apps on their respective stores. Images Tada/Shutterstock Apple and Google have received cease and desist letters asking them to remove AI-based “nudify” apps from their respective app stores. As reported WiredSan Francisco City Attorney David Chiu ordered the two tech giants to remove a total of 13 apps that could be used to create fake AI-generated nude images. The letters call on Apple and Google to stop “aiding and abetting” the distribution of non-consensual intimate images and ask them to stop working with the app developers in…
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José Adorno/BGR In early 2026, Apple updated the iPad Air with the M4 chip and the iPad Pro with the M5. Although the two new versions mark some minor adjustments compared to previous models, Apple has added 12 GB of RAM to both tablets, enabling the upcoming Apple Intelligence features in iPadOS 27, in addition to the company’s 5G modems and connectivity. These changes improve iPad reliability during AirDrop transfers, connecting and switching between networks, and even improve battery life thanks to Apple’s tight integration between hardware and software. Still,…
HenadziPechan/Shutterstock Whether you’re a casual playing Mario Kart every now and then or a competitive player playing Valorant every day, the desire to improve and beat others is natural. However, not everyone has the time to invest hundreds of hours into a game, and sometimes it seems like something beyond simple skill is holding you back. This is why the question of whether your monitor’s higher refresh rate makes you better at gaming or whether 60Hz is enough for gaming is so prevalent. There have been many studies done on…
A San Francisco city attorney has sent cease and desist letters to Apple and Google demanding the removal of 13 AI face-swapping apps that can generate non-consensual nude images, according to CABLE. The letters, sent Thursday, target eight apps on the App Store and five on the Play Store that pose as face-swapping tools but are used to “undress” photos of real people. The prosecutor’s office wants both companies to cut ties with developers and stop taking a cut of in-app payments, arguing that they are actually “aiding and abetting” the sale of explicit deepfake images. The lawyer called the…
Maybe it’s time to start caring a little more about privacy. Advent/Getty Images When you think of smart home technology that collects your data, your mind probably immediately goes to your computer, phone, TV, and even smart speakers. But did you know that most smart devices also collect data? Smart refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines, dryers, and other connected devices collect data that you voluntarily provide. Consumer Reports reveals that major brands transmit between 3.4 MB and 19 MB of usage data to manufacturers on a weekly basis. That might not sound like much, but when it…
Apple has reportedly sent legal letters to dozens of former Apple employees now working at OpenAI, asking them to preserve potentially relevant documents and communications while pursuing its trade secrets lawsuit against the AI company. THE Financial Times ($) reports that Apple has targeted around 40 former employees with legal preservation letters, acting on its belief that the alleged misappropriation of confidential information may extend beyond those named in its initial complaint. This development follows Apple’s lawsuit filed last week against OpenAI, in which the company alleges a coordinated effort to obtain confidential information relating to its hardware engineering and…
Vershinin89/Shutterstock Even though there is an argument that phone screen protectors are no longer necessary, you can still feel more comfortable using one. If you’re considering applying a screen protector, it’s worth doing some research to ensure you’re getting a quality product. For example, you may want to confirm that your screen protector has an oleophobic coating. It may also generally be helpful to know the common downsides of using phone screen protectors. If you understand the downsides of cheap screen protectors versus sturdier screen protectors, you may decide to…
Andrei Yemelianenko/Shutterstock Whether you work in the office or just like to use your computer at home, you probably spend a statistically significant portion of your day with a brightly lit rectangle right in front of your face. It’s no secret that prolonged screen exposure isn’t good for your eyes, and while there are tricks you can use to alleviate this problem, such as proper monitor placement, the first steps you should take are adjusting your monitor’s internal settings. Reducing brightness and using warmer color temperatures can make a surprisingly…
The staffer reportedly made over $100,000 from Kalshi. John Moore/Getty Images Gabriel Perez, President Donald Trump’s teleprompter operator, was placed on administrative leave after it was discovered he had bet on dozens of the president’s speeches on Kalshi, ABC News reports. Officials at the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, the body that currently oversees betting platforms like Kalshi, are reportedly willing to settle with Perez if he returns his winnings. Perez allegedly bet more than $100,000 on the length of President Trump’s speeches, including the State of the Union address, a speech at the World Economic Forum…
Blue Blue/Shutterstock From design changes to a fully customizable multi-view, big changes are coming to YouTube TV in 2026. Now, thanks to a partnership with Allen Media Group – an entertainment company owned by media mogul and producer Byron Allen – YouTube TV is adding a host of new channels to its list of options. Users can now access it through the YouTube TV platform, alongside its typical channels and programs. Spotted by Cord Cutter News, YouTube TV subscribers can now enjoy new lifestyle, entertainment and specialty programming channels, including…