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Workplace monitoring is still out of control – employees are stressed out, dejected, and rebelling against surveillance tools by using ‘mouse jigglers’
One-in-five workers is now being monitored by an activity tracker, new research shows, and it’s not doing much for employee morale. Tracked employees are 73% more likely to distrust their employer and twice as likely to be job-hunting as those who aren’t tracked, according to analysis from Software Finder. Meanwhile, three-quarters of workers whose location isn’t tracked say they’d be…
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Apple’s rumored six-inch ‘AI wall tablet’ could control your smart home by March 2025
The iPad-like device, which will reportedly be available as soon as next March, has a six-inch display with thick edges, a built-in camera, a rechargeable battery, and speakers, according to Gurman. The plan is to have Siri and Apple Intelligence voice control support as well. If the rumors are true, the smart display will offer a centralized way to control…
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Claude 3.5 Sonnet Can Control Your Computer
Anthropic has unveiled a major update to its Claude AI models, including the new “Computer Use” feature. Developers can direct the upgraded Claude 3.5 Sonnet to navigate desktop apps, move cursors, click buttons, and type text — essentially imitating a person working at their PC. “Instead of making specific tools to help Claude complete individual tasks, we’re teaching it general…
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Runway just changed filmmaking forever — Act-1 lets you control AI characters
Runway, one of the leading artificial intelligence video platforms, has just announced a new feature that will completely change the game for character consistency and filmmaking in general. Act-1 is a new approach to AI video generators. It is a form of modern-day puppeteering, allowing you to film yourself or an actor performing a part and then use AI to…
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How to Customize or Disable the Camera Control Button on an iPhone 16
The Camera Control button is one of the most marketed new features on the iPhone 16 and the iPhone 16 Pro. You can do a lot more than just take photos with this button— you can also switch between different camera settings, launch third-party camera apps, or even disable the button altogether. This is how to make the most of…
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State-sponsored cyber crime is officially out of control
Two-thirds of attributable cyber attacks now come from state-backed attackers, lending weight to warnings from national security agencies about the scale of the threats faced by enterprises and public services alike. Analysis from Netskope shows a marked escalation in state-sponsored attacks in recent years, with the company warning this trend shows no sign of slowing down. Sanjay Beri, CEO and…
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WordPress.org’s latest move involves taking control of a WP Engine plugin
WordPress.org has taken over a popular WP Engine plugin in order “to remove commercial upsells and fix a security problem,” WordPress cofounder and Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg announced today. This “minimal” update, which he labels a fork of the Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) plugin, is now called “Secure Custom Fields.” It’s not clear what security problem Mullenweg is referring to…
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100 Calories of Halloween Candy | Portion Control
“You can fool yourself into thinking those ‘fun size’ packages are small, so you can eat a lot of them,” says Amy Keating, R.D., a CR nutritionist. But calories and added sugars can add up fast To help you keep your consumption in check, we calculated the exact amount of 22 trick-or-treat favorites you can eat without exceeding 100 calories.…
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How iPhone 16 Cases Are Handling the Camera Control Button
Key Takeaways The new Camera Control button added to the iPhone 16 presents a challenge for case makers. Case solutions for Camera Control range from completely open to fully covered. The best case option for you will depend on whether you prioritize drop protection, usability, or design aesthetics. Apple added a Camera Control button to its lineup of iPhone 16…
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The copycats cometh — 3 Android phone makers announce iPhone 16-esque camera control buttons
Apple has been a trendsetter in the smartphone industry for nearly two decades for better or for worse. (Looking at you 3.5mm jack.) So it’s no surprise that the newly the new camera control button debuting on the iPhone 16 this week is already inspiring a number of copycats. Three different Chinese Android smartphone manufacturers announced plans or revealed versions…
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