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Microsoft’s new AI tool that takes screenshots of your laptop every few seconds has been called a ‘privacy nightmare’ by experts

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Microsoft’s latest AI-based tool gives your PC a ‘photographic memory’ – but experts are concerned it could harm your privacy. A new tool called “Recall” automatically takes screenshots of your laptop every few seconds, which you can review later. Microsoft says that the screenshots are stored locally on your computer and cannot be accessed by … Read more

Ring delays UK launch of Pan-Tilt Indoor Camera

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All products are independently selected by our experts. To help us provide free unbiased advice, we’ll earn an affiliate commission if you buy something. Click here to learn more The launch of a next-generation security camera from Ring has been delayed in the UK. The delay appears to be caused by a problem in the … Read more

Hull-born toy designer’s incredible collectible ‘Aladdin’s cave’ stuns at auction

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A huge collection of antiques, curios and collectables amassed over a lifetime by renowned Hull-born toy designer Patrick Rylands has fetched tens of thousands of pounds at auction. Over five decades, Patrick, 81, the creative mind behind some of the UK’s best-loved toys, from PlayPlax to ‘Rocky Jocky’, has collected an eclectic mix of objects … Read more

Bungie responds after Destiny 2 The Final Shape was “accidentally released live on PS5” early

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Update 31 May 2024: Bungie released a statement after “part” of Destiny 2’s The Final Shape expansion was “accidentally released live” on the PS5 streaming service. The studio admitted that spoilers were being shared online and that “a small group of players” had access to the campaign, collections, echoes and “other information about the rewards”. … Read more

‘World-changing’ solar cells could mean the death of batteries

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Sign up for our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up for our free IndyTech newsletter ejust six seconds, in a factory on the northern outskirts of Stockholm, a top-secret printer spews out sheets worth thousands of euros each. Each contains 108 miniature solar cells that will soon find their way … Read more

Hands-on with Amazon’s new AI-powered Fire TV search

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Navigating the vast amount of streaming content available today can be a full-time job. Recommendations from friends, blog posts and TikToks of movies I haven’t thought about in years all help. But finding something that me, my husband, my 13-year-old daughter, and my 16-year-old son want to watch together is still a herculean task. So … Read more

The new Android Instant Hotspot feature will not be available on Samsung devices

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Samsung logo stock photo from CES 2024 (3)

Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL; Dr The new Android Instant Hotspot feature will not be available on Samsung devices. Instant Hotspot is a new feature that lets you easily connect your Android tablet or Chromebook to your phone’s hotspot with one tap. This capability already existed in Chrome OS in the form of instant … Read more

The latest Redfall update is now live on Xbox and PC, here are the patch notes

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Well, that’s it, folks! Arkane Austin today delivered the latest update for Redfall on Xbox and PC in the form of “Game Update 4,” which brings a bunch of new features to the 2023 shooter, including an offline mode. The patch notes also contain a final note from Arkane Austin before the studio shut down: … Read more