Elusive Spotify Lossless Option May Arrive as Paid ‘Music Pro’ Add-on

Elusive Spotify Lossless Option May Arrive as Paid ‘Music Pro’ Add-on

Spotify’s elusive lossless music experience is being teased again, this time based on code uncovered by The Verge in recent builds of the Spotify app for Android. More than three years have elapsed since Spotify announced its intention to offer a “HiFi” premium option that would give users access to a catalog of CD-quality music … Read more

Netflix true crime documentary may have used AI-generated images of a real person

Netflix true crime documentary may have used AI-generated images of a real person

Netflix has been accused of using AI-manipulated imagery in the true crime documentary What Jennifer Did, Futurism has reported. Several photos show typical signs of AI trickery, including mangled hands, strange artifacts and more. If accurate, the report raises serious questions about the use of such images in documentaries, particularly since the person depicted is … Read more

Windows 11 24H2 isn’t even here yet but Microsoft is already working on its follow-up that could pave the way for Windows 12

Windows 11 24H2 isn’t even here yet but Microsoft is already working on its follow-up that could pave the way for Windows 12

Microsoft is already working away at what could be the first Moment update to follow the big Windows 11 24H2 update. Currently, work is ongoing with finishing the 24H2 update which lands later this year – most likely it’ll roll out from September – but Microsoft is already looking past that upgrade to the first … Read more

how science is harmed by the bullying and harassment rumour mill

how science is harmed by the bullying and harassment rumour mill

Illustration: Fran Pulido Misconduct aftermath Misconduct allegations and findings can tear academic communities apart, and university disciplinary processes can amplify the harm. This two-part series explores the community fallout from harassment and bullying misconduct, beginning with the ripple effects of secrecy surrounding disciplinary processes. A second article will investigate how changes to institutional responses could … Read more

Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Feature 256GB Base Storage, Claims Sketchy Rumor

Both iPhone 16 Pro Models to Feature 256GB Base Storage, Claims Sketchy Rumor

Apple will allegedly offer both the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max with a minimum 256GB of storage, doing away with the 128GB starting option on its smaller Pro model for the first time. Currently, Apple’s 6.1-inch iPhone 15 Pro starts at $999 and comes with the minimum 128GB of storage, while the … Read more

The best smartwatches for 2024

The best smartwatches for 2024

The best smartwatches can help you stay fit, look at your phone less and do things like set timers and alarms more conveniently. They’ve become some of the ultimate phone accessories too, giving you the ability to stay connected while feeling a bit less tethered to your handset. The smartwatch space is pretty crowded now, … Read more

Samsung’s ultra-large TV lineup gets a new 98-inch 4K model

Samsung’s ultra-large TV lineup gets a new 98-inch 4K model

Last updated: April 16th, 2024 at 09:36 UTC+02:00 Samsung’s your best bet for ultra-large TVs. The company has a wide range of models available in sizes as large as 98-inches, including with its premium display technologies like Neo QLED. However, since they tend to be on the more expensive side, Samsung has now expanded the … Read more

Broadcom backs down on VMware pricing rules as EU begins investigation following complaints

Broadcom backs down on VMware pricing rules as EU begins investigation following complaints

In response to customer feedback and amidst mounting scrutiny from the industry and now regulators, Broadcom CEO Hock Tan has announced a significant backpedal on the company’s pricing model. The move comes as the European Union has initiated an investigation into complaints about the company’s pricing practices following its November 2023 acquisition of VMware. Since … Read more

Samsung Home Up update brings icon scaling feature to Galaxy phones

Samsung Home Up update brings icon scaling feature to Galaxy phones

Last updated: April 16th, 2024 at 10:21 UTC+02:00 Samsung has released a new update to Good Lock’s Home Up module. This new version of Home Up brings an additional home screen and app drawer customization feature. It lets you change the size of the icon to match your preferences better. Home Up update brings the … Read more

Why sovereign AI infrastructure is driving worldwide adoption of Generative AI

Why sovereign AI infrastructure is driving worldwide adoption of Generative AI

From self-driving cars to AI agents and transformative drug discovery, humanity is entering a fourth industrial revolution – one powered by artificial intelligence. Nations around the world have taken notice. Harnessing generative AI promises massive socioeconomic, cultural and geopolitical benefits, yet modernizing a government’s ability to enable and improve its AI capabilities requires creating nationwide … Read more