A developer’s Mac dictation app, WhisperPad, was rejected by Apple for using the accessibility API, raising questions about API use and accessibility guidelines.
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Oura says it gets government demands for user data
Oura has acknowledged receiving government demands for user data but has not disclosed how often or what data is requested, raising privacy concerns.
These Shenzhen factory workers test up to 10,000 vapes a day.
Workers in Shenzhen test as many as 10,000 vapes each day, highlighting manufacturing and quality control practices in the vaping industry.
Google’s AI is being manipulated. The search giant is quietly fighting back
Google updates policies to combat AI misinformation, as malicious actors manipulate AI responses. The fight against AI abuse continues.
ElliQ is a surprisingly helpful companion robot for older adults
ElliQ, developed by Intuition Robotics, proves to be an effective companion robot that improves engagement and well-being in seniors, especially those with health challenges.
Can we really keep kids safe online?
Exploring the challenges and potential solutions for protecting children online amid global regulation efforts and technological advancements.
Mayo Clinic is Using AI to Listen to Emergency Room Visits
Mayo Clinic is deploying AI-enabled ambient listening to record emergency room visits, raising questions about consent and data accuracy.
NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about living with too much tech
NPR’s Manoush Zomorodi talks about her experiences managing tech use and the impact on health, highlighting her new research collaboration.
Silicon Valley Likes the Idea of Gene-Edited Embryos. It’ll Be a Wait
Silicon Valley is intrigued by the potential of gene-edited embryos, but regulatory and scientific hurdles mean widespread use is still years away.
Scientists Discover Strange New Crystal Formed by Nuclear Blast
Researchers identify the first known clathrate crystal in nuclear explosion debris from the Trinity test, revealing unexpected mineral formations.