Google Patches Android Vulnerabilities Exploited by Authorities to Unlock Phones

Google has quietly patched a set of previously unknown Android vulnerabilities that allowed forensic tools to unlock phones without user consent. The discovery was made by Amnesty International, which found that Serbian authorities had used these exploits to gain access to a student protester’s phone. The vulnerabilities, identified as a chain of three zero-day flaws, were discovered in the core […]

Apple’s C1 modem performs comparably to Qualcomm’s modems

The first iPhone 16e reviews are in, and Apple’s custom-designed C1 modem has been put through its paces. The results? Surprisingly solid performance, with 5G speeds comparable to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X71 modem, found in the iPhone 16, 16 Plus, 16 Pro, and 16 Pro Max. Despite concerns that Apple’s first in-house modem would lag behind Qualcomm’s established technology, real-world and lab tests suggest the C1 modem holds its own—even exceeding […]

OpenAI Unveils GPT-4.5 for ChatGPT Pro Users

On Thursday, OpenAI announced the release of a research preview for its latest model, GPT-4.5, exclusively for its Pro users and developers worldwide. The company revealed plans to gradually expand access to more users in the upcoming weeks. What’s New in GPT-4.5? GPT-4.5 introduces several significant enhancements over its predecessors: GPT-4.5 supports file and image uploads and […]

Samsung Teases Galaxy A Series Launch for March 2

Following the massive leak earlier today, which revealed nearly every detail about the upcoming Galaxy A56, A36, and A26, Samsung has officially announced its Galaxy A launch event for March 2. While the company hasn’t named the specific models set to be unveiled, the recent leaks suggest that we’ll likely see the A56, A36, and A26 featured at the event. […]

Microsoft Expands Copilot AI Access with Unlimited Voice and Think Deeper Features

Last month, Microsoft made OpenAI’s o1 reasoning model free for all Copilot users. Now, the company is taking things further by removing usage limits on both Copilot Voice and Think Deeper, granting all users unlimited access to these advanced AI features. The unlimited use of Copilot Voice and Think Deeper comes two years after Microsoft first launched Copilot inside its Bing […]

Google DeepMind Launches Free Version of Gemini Code Assist, Expanding AI Coding Access

Google DeepMind has introduced a free version of its AI-powered coding assistant, Gemini Code Assist, making advanced coding tools accessible to developers worldwide at no cost.This launch follows the October 2024 debut of Gemini Code Assist Enterprise, a paid version priced at $45 per month per user (or $19 per month with an annual subscription). A Powerful AI Coding Assistant […]