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1 month ago | 
forbesjapan.com | Andrew Williams
アップルが、次世代の人工知能（AI）インターフェースの基盤となり得る新たなウェアラブルデバイスに関する特許（US 12316131）を取得したことが明るみに出た。ニュースサイトPatently Appleは5月27日、米国特許商標庁（USPTO）が、アップルが出願した「Wearable Loops（ウェアラブル・ループ）」と呼ばれるデバイスの特許を承認したと報じた。 多くの人がご存じのように、特許の取得は実際の製品につながるわけではない。しかし、この特許が明るみに出たタイミングは、かつてアップルのデザイン部門トップだった、ジョニー・アイブのデバイス開発スタートアップ「io Products（アイオープロダクツ）」がOpenAIに買収された直後となっており、興味深い。 27ページにわたるこの特許文書は、ユーザーの手首や足首、人間またはペットの首に装着したり、鍵やドアノブなどに取り付けたりすることで、空間データの取得やトラッキングが行える「ループ状のウェアラブルデバイス」について書かれている。...
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1 month ago | 
mimecast.com | Andrew Williams
The cybersecurity world is riddled with terms that seem to overlap, which can cause confusion when users are trying to learn more about the subject. For example, all ransomware is considered malware, but not all malware is ransomware, and while all viruses fall under the umbrella of malware, not all malware is a virus. To make matters worse, sometimes organizations use the terms interchangeably when they really shouldn’t.
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1 month ago | 
shortlist.com | Andrew Williams
A lot of people have seen A Minecraft Movie, which is slowly crawling towards a $1 billion box office take. Popcorn at the ready — you’ll soon be able to see it at home, too. The Blu-ray and DVD releases of A Minecraft Movie are out on June 24th in the US and June 30th in the UK. Plenty of time to get them in for Christmas, then. If that’s too long a wait, the digital release is on our doorstep.
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1 month ago | 
flipboard.com | Andrew Williams
13 hours agoDesign thinking is a human-centered, iterative process that helps organizations move from Ideas and ambiguity to action. Most businesses struggle with innovation, not because they lack ideas, but because they lack a clear and effective process. Great ideas don’t emerge in a vacuum. They require …
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2 months ago | 
ca.news.yahoo.com | Andrew Williams
Spotify update: how to turn off Smart Shuffle and take back control of your playlistsSpotify is a digital music streaming service that gives users access to millions of songs, podcasts, and audiobooks on demand (PA Archive)Do you hate Spotify Smart Shuffle? The good news is you can now disable it. Spotify introduced Smart Shuffle in 2023 to encourage people to enjoy more diverse and varied listening.
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2 months ago | 
standard.co.uk | Andrew Williams |Andrew Williams
News | TechNew features are coming up for WhatsApp users, including voice and video calls from the web versionWhatsApp’s 12 new featuresWhatsAppAndrew Williams1 minute ago COMMENTSWhatsApp is working on new features that will bring the web page version of the messenger closer to that of the bespoke apps. Voice and video calls aren’t yet available on the relatively stripped-back web version of WhatsApp, but they are in the works, according to WABetaInfo.
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2 months ago | 
flipboard.com | Andrew Williams
2 hours agoThe loss of America’s economic hegemony When Donald Trump took office in January, analysts at Goldman Sachs estimated that the economy had a 15 percent chance of entering a recession over the next 12 months. Today, with the world engulfed in a trade war, they see a 45 percent chance. J.P. Morgan …
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2 months ago | 
malaysia.news.yahoo.com | Andrew Williams
Andrew Williams24 April 2025 at 6:16 am·2-min readApple is set to release a new kind of iPhone later this year, and a recently released video shows us exactly what to expect of the iPhone 17 Air. Prominent tech YouTube channel Unbox Therapy has posted a first-look peek at the design of the iPhone 17 Air, and how it compares with today’s models. Thinness is its USP.
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2 months ago | 
standard.co.uk | Nuray Bulbul |Andrew Williams
News | TechUsers of fibre internet provider Hyperoptic have been complaining of a loss of service since the morning of April 24Dominic Lipinski / PANuray Bulbul|Andrew Williams10 minutes ago COMMENTSLondon-based internet service Hyperoptic has been undergoing issues since around 7am on April 24, causing a raft of reports from subscribers. “We're currently facing service disruptions in a number of areas,” the Hyperoptic X account posted.
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2 months ago | 
aol.co.uk | Andrew Williams
Where is the Nintendo Switch 2’s Mario platformer game? That was one of our first thoughts after watching Nintendo’s recent showcase, which featured a huge array of titles. But one is likely in the works, based on a teaser from a top Nintendo exec. In a recent interview with CNN, Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser hinted a new Mario game is coming, as spotted by Nintendo Life. “Stay tuned,” Bowser said when quizzed about the currently missing plumber.
