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Samsung Is Giving You a Lot of Control Over Your Galaxy’s Display
The gap between smartphones and computers has never been closer: Your phone is powerful and can likely do most of the things you traditionally needed a computer to do. Some things, however, are still quite different. Display settings, for one: The controls I have over my iPhone’s display pales in comparison to what I can adjust on my Mac. For…
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These 12 systemctl Commands Will Let You Take Control of Linux systemd Services
The systemctl command has some frequently overlooked functionality. In addition to starting and stopping Linux services, you can list the installed services, and check what state they’re in. Here’s a quick run-through. What Is the systemctl Command? The systemctl command is the central management tool for the systemd init system, probably best known as the tool used to start and…
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The iPhone Control Center: All you need to know
The Control Center on your iPhone is a powerful tool designed for quick and effortless access to your device’s essential settings and features. In iOS 18, Apple redesigned the Control Center. It now has a new look with rounder buttons, and it includes even more helpful options you can use. Furthermore, almost everything about it can be easily customized, from…
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API attacks are spiraling out of control
More than eight-in-ten UK organizations experienced an API attack last year, according to new research, and it’s costing them a fortune to remediate. Analysis from Akamai found that the number of API-related attacks soared from 69% in 2023 to 83% this year – and the situation’s worse when it comes to the UK’s critical infrastructure. The study noted that 94.1%…
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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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