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Here are all of the ways watchOS 8 and Series 7 point to greater iPhone independence… and what’s still missing

October 4, 2021
While watchOS 8 seems like a light update on the surface, it’s actually indicative of much larger changes that are likely coming down the road. One thing that has become increasingly obvious is that Apple is preparing for greater independence from the iPhone. They’re making several changes both in watchOS 8 and with Apple Watch Series 7 that make using an Apple Watch independently better than…
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AI & RoboticsNews

What we can learn from China’s proposed AI regulations

October 3, 2021
The Transform Technology Summits start October 13th with Low-Code/No Code: Enabling Enterprise Agility. Register now! In late August, China’s internet watchdog, the Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC), released draft guidelines that seek to regulate the use of algorithmic recommender systems by internet information services. The guidelines are thus far the most comprehensive effort by any…
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MobileNews

GriftHorse trojan has stolen millions from Android users

October 3, 2021
Join gaming leaders online at GamesBeat Summit Next this upcoming November 9-10. Learn more about what comes next.  The GriftHorse Android trojan has hit over 10 million victims globally, according to the research arm of mobile security firm Zimperium. Zimperium’s zLabs recently discovered GriftHorse, an aggressive mobile premium services campaign, and says the total amount stolen could be…
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Cleantech & EV'sNews

Quick Charge Podcast: October 2, 2021

October 3, 2021
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. New episodes of Quick Charge are recorded Monday through Thursday and again on…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

I spent one week driving the VW ID.4 – here’s how it went [sponsored]

October 3, 2021
Volkswagen partnered with Electrek to test the ID.4 electric crossover for a week. During the development, release, and launch, we’ve covered the ID.4 with great anticipation. For this sponsored partner post, I test out the ID.4 as a daily driver and road-trip vehicle, taking notice of the comfort, utility, and light off-road capabilities. The ID.4 takes a more traditional approach to the…
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