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First responders slam false iPhone Crash Detection alerts: ‘I’m struggling to get my daily job done’

A number of recent stories have shed light on the growing pressure that false Emergency SOS calls from iPhone and Apple Watch are putting on 911 dispatchers and first responders. The New York Times is the latest to report on this issue, with a focus on false alarms from iPhone and Apple Watch users skiing in Colorado. iPhone Crash Detection complaints mount This is a topic that has been…
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iOS 16.3 – Hardware Security Keys explained [Video]

Apple rolled out hardware security key support in iOS 16.3, but what are they, and should you consider using them? Watch my hands-on video walkthrough as I explain why Apple added hardware security key support for Apple IDs, showcase how to use hardware security keys, and…
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Oppo Reno8 T 5G and Enco Air3 launch in India

A day after its global launch, Oppo’s Reno8 T 5G is now available for pre-order in India starting at INR 29,999 for the 8/128GB trim. The phone will be available in Sunrise Gold and Midnight Black colors from Oppo India and partnering online and offline retailers. Open…
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Honor Magic5 certification confirms 66W charging speed

We have another certification listing for the upcoming Honor Magic5 flagship which confirms the phone will bring 66W fast charging as per China’s 3C agency. The new listing for the Honor Magic5 (PGT-AN00) shows the device will support up to 66W wired charging (11V/6A) via its bundled charger. This is the same speed as its predecessor Magic4 while we expect the top-dog Magic5 Pro and Magic5…
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OnePlus Ace 2 coming with a dedicated power management chip for its 5,000 mAh battery

OnePlus is launching the Ace 2 in China next week, as the Chinese doppelganger of the OnePlus 11R. Today, the company shared more details about the upcoming phone with a Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset. In a series of posts on Weibo, OnePlus revealed the Ace 2 will come with an Oppo SuperVOOC S power management chip and will also have a custom display chip for improved image rendering and refresh…
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Google hosting Search and AI event next week

Google has announced that it’s hosting a Search and AI event on Wednesday, February 8. It comes as the company is gearing up to combat ChatGPT and other AI competitors. Google says it’s “reimagining how people search for, explore and interact with information, making…
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From DALL-E 2 to ChatGPT, covering AI’s wild year | The AI Beat

Check out all the on-demand sessions from the Intelligent Security Summit here. It was my first week at VentureBeat, in mid-April. OpenAI had just released the new iteration of its text-to-image generator, DALL-E 2; our lead AI writer, Kyle Wiggers, had moved to TechCrunch before I could pick his brain; and I was panicking. I scrolled frantically through Twitter images of avocado chairs and…
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