Jibin Joseph

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Technology News Reporter at PCMag

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Gross: Elon Musk's Grok AI Will 'Undress' Photos of Women on X If You Ask

5 days ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

In the replies of women's tweets, people are asking the chatbot to 'remove her clothes,' and it's producing scantily clad AI-generated images of them. ChatGPT and Gemini reject similar prompts. (Credit: Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Elon Musk's Grok AI has been found responding to requests for explicit images of women on X.
Apple Reportedly Earned Over $10 Billion From US App Store Last Year

5 days ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

The revenue has more than doubled since 2020, and a significant chunk of it comes from game purchases. (Credit: Tada Images/Shutterstock) Purchases made on the US App Store helped Apple earn over $10 billion in commissions last year, TechCrunch reports, citing an analysis by Appfigures. Apple earns this revenue by taking a percentage of every transaction made through its payment system on the App Store.
Apple Reportedly Earned Over $10 Billion From US App Store Last Year

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Jibin Joseph

NowYour iPhone Apps Are Changing. Here’s How and Why. A federal judge’s recent ruling has made it possible for apps to sell software and subscriptions outside the App Store without having to pay a commission. In recent days, iPhone apps have been changing. The Kindle app now lets people buy books directly from its site.
How to Claim Your Share of Apple's $95 Million Siri Snooping Settlement

6 days ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

You can file claims for up to five devices before the July 2 deadline. (Credit: Gary Hershorn/Getty Images) If you are in the US and used a Siri-supported device between Sept. 17, 2014, and Dec. 31, 2024, you might be eligible for part of a $95 million payout from Apple. A class-action lawsuit filed against Apple in 2019 claimed the iPhone maker was using Siri to record users’ conversations without consent.
Goodbye, Energy Star? Popular Appliance Efficiency Label May Be Discontinued

6 days ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Trump is once again trying to shut down the program, which dates back more than 30 years and adds a label to appliances that consume less energy. (Credit: Lori Van Buren/Albany Times Union via Getty Images) The Trump administration is making another push to shut down the Energy Star program, The Washington Post reports, citing three people familiar with the development.
How to Claim Your Share of Apple's $95 Million Siri Snooping Settlement

6 days ago | flipboard.com | Jibin Joseph

7 hours agoAs Companies Push AI, Few People Want It. Here's How to Turn Off Apple Intelligence on iPhone and MacIf you're not sold on Apple Intelligence so far, you can disable some features or turn it all off in iOS or MacOS. AI seems to be everywhere, but is anyone other than tech companies demanding it?
'Medical Grade' Whoop Tracker Gets Bigger Battery, New Membership Tiers

6 days ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

The high-end Whoop MG offers ECG and blood pressure insights, but the Whoop 5.0 offers a few health-centric tricks of its own, if you buy into the company's membership model. Fitness tech maker Whoop is back with the Whoop 5.0 and a new high-end Whoop MG that comes with a "medical-grade" ECG function. The screen-free fitness tracker provides users with insights into their recovery, strain, and sleep to help them perform better.
Apple Explores AI Search for Safari as Google Deal Faces Legal Scrutiny

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Apple stands to lose the $20 billion it earns annually from making Google the default search engine in Safari. According to Apple's services chief Eddy Cue, the company is already exploring AI-powered alternatives. (Credit: Primakov/Shutterstock.com) Apple is exploring adding AI search engines to its Safari browser and has already held discussions with some popular AI companies, says Eddy Cue, the company's SVP of services.
Beware: This Social Security Scam Installs Remote Access Malware on Your PC

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

The emails prompt you to download a Social Security statement, but clicking will allow malicious actors to install a remote access tool called ScreenConnect. (Credit: SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images) Another day, another scam. Cybercriminals are sending fake Social Security emails to trick victims into installing a remote access tool on their computers, Malwarebytes reports.
Netflix's TV App Gets a Major Redesign: Will It Help You Find Something to Watch?

1 week ago | pcmag.com | Jibin Joseph

Netflix repositions its shortcuts and adds more info to tiles. It's also testing generative AI for search on iOS and a TikTok-style vertical feed for mobile discovery. (Credit: Tudum by Netflix) Your Netflix experience just got a major refresh. The streamer has unveiled a new interface for the TV app and announced plans to start a TikTok-style vertical discovery feed on mobile. One of the biggest changes to the TV app is the visibility of shortcuts.