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Signal to remove SMS and MMS support from Android app

October 13, 2022
Third-party messaging application Signal is set to remove the ability to send SMS and MMS messages from the Android application to enhance privacy and security. In a blog post, the messaging firm has confirmed that Signal will soon remove the ability to send SMS and MMS messaging from the Android app. The statement suggests that “SMS support no longer makes sense,” but the reasons for this…
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MobileNews

The new Steam app officially launches on Android

October 13, 2022
For a long time, the Steam mobile app was a necessary evil, needed in order to log in anywhere you went. Now, a new Steam app rebuild has finally launched on Android, bringing along a totally new design and a multitude of improvements. In beta form, the new Steam app has…
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Google Pixel 7 Pro display seems to draw more power than other Android phones

October 13, 2022
We’ve been pretty pleased with Google’s new Pixel 7 Pro as we outlined in our initial review yesterday, but as the phone goes on sale, a new report claims that the display on Google’s new flagship is a bit power hungry. The display on your smartphone is generally going to be one of, if not the single-most power-hungry component. But manufacturers have worked hard over the years to optimize…
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AI & RoboticsNews

Why Vodafone needed an AI Booster to scale data science

October 13, 2022
Did you miss a session from MetaBeat 2022? Head over to the on-demand library for all of our featured sessions here. Telecom giant Vodafone is no stranger to the world of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), having used the technology for years, with hundreds of data scientists that have built thousands of models. While Vodafone was able to deploy and benefit from AI, over the…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

There’s ‘no evidence’ Tesla cheated crash tests with special code, Euro NCAP says

October 13, 2022
An investigation into Tesla using special code marked for crash-testing vehicles hasn’t found any evidence that the automaker cheated on its crash tests. Tesla has an incredible record when it comes to crash safety. Its electric vehicles have consistently achieved top safety ratings with auto safety agencies around the world. The latest safety accolade came from Euro NCAP and Australia’s…
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