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Every iPhone model that supports the iOS 27 update (and which older ones don’t)

Every iPhone model that supports the iOS 27 update (and which older ones don’t)

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The iOS 27 beta version will differ slightly from the general release. The beta phase gathers feedback that Apple uses to fix bugs and address user interface issues before the software is widely distributed. Beta versions can also be incomplete and are not the final product. This means the iOS 27 developer and public betas will be more prone to bugs, glitches, and instability. The general release will have ironed out most of these bugs and problems, using user feedback gathered during the beta phase, delivering software that is less prone to issues. However, they can still happen. For example, in the 2023 iOS 17 beta, Apple moved the in-call “End” button from its familiar center position to the right. After beta testers expressed frustration, Apple moved the button back to the center before the public release. Source link

You don’t need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet

You don’t need to worry about recursive-self-improving AI – yet

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An AI that can build a better AI could theoretically keep on improving Just_Super/Getty Images One of the world’s leading artificial intelligence companies has implored the industry to pause development on AI, because the latest models could be reaching a tipping point where they become capable of redesigning themselves, growing ever more powerful and finally escaping our control. At least, that’s what the headlines said. In truth, Anthropic’s co-founder Jack Clark and the boss of spin-out think-tank The Anthropic Institute, Marina Favaro, have published a long blog post bigging up the capabilities of their Claude model, shortly before the company floats on the stock exchange in an initial public offering (IPO) for a rumoured $1 trillion. Let’s, for a moment, ignore the vast financial elephant in the room and look at the technological claims. An AI that becomes capable of designing a more powerful version of itself, which is in turn able to pull off the same feat, is an obvious gamechanger, but it is also not a new idea. While Anthropic now calls this …

Don’t buy mesh Wi-Fi before considering this much cheaper, better alternative

Don’t buy mesh Wi-Fi before considering this much cheaper, better alternative

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Mesh Wi-Fi has come a long way in recent years, and the promise of fast, reliable wireless networking is undeniably attractive. The market sells a system that will end troublesome dead spots and blanket your home in the kind of Wi-Fi that is simply impossible when using a single access point. But the reality can be very different indeed. No matter how many access points you fill your home with, Wi-Fi is still Wi-Fi. Mesh Wi-Fi can still be scuppered by thick walls, electronic interference, and signal degradation. That being said, there are times when mesh Wi-Fi can provide everything it promises. But it does so at a cost that can run into the many hundreds — and thousands — of dollars. But there’s good news because there is an alternative that offers the best of both worlds. Multimedia over Coax (MoCA) adapters bring the performance and reliability of a wired network, and you can still use Wi-Fi if you need it. Best of all, it’s incredibly cost-effective. Related I enabled one security setting on …

‘I don’t want to have a big influence on him’

‘I don’t want to have a big influence on him’

Published by Sam Flores

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Full interview: Trump says Iran ‘is not an endless war’ as conflict reaches 100 days 39:29 Trump says ‘I’d pay’ anti-weaponization fund applicants ‘the kind of money they deserve’ 06:40 Now Playing Trump on new Fed Chair Warsh: ‘I don’t want to have a big influence on him’ 12:44 UP NEXT ‘I’m not going to defend someone with that kind of history’: Rep. Dingell on Graham Platner 09:53 Exclusive: Trump says Iran hasn’t made a deal because ‘they’re strong’ and ‘proud’ 03:08 ‘YOLO caucus’ in Senate is ‘lighting fires’ but stopping short of ‘burning the whole house down’ 15:37 Ukraine’s Amb. to U.S.: ‘Every possible option’ is on the table to defend against Russia 09:36 Trump redistricting push causing seats to be ‘stripped away’ from blue voters: Texas congressman 08:43 Trump agenda facing rebuke from some congressional Republicans 11:44 Judges call out rising acts of violence against the judiciary, slam Trump’s ‘irresponsible rhetoric’ 13:28 Steve Kornacki breaks down California’s ‘cliffhanger’ …

Use Android Auto? Don’t make these 5 common mistakes that can hinder your ride

Use Android Auto? Don’t make these 5 common mistakes that can hinder your ride

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Artie Beaty/ZDNET Follow ZDNET: Add us as a preferred source on Google. ZDNET’s key takeaways Users make several common mistakes with Android Auto. These mistakes can trigger technical issues or cause you to miss features. Some mistakes concern phone settings, others involve cables.  Android Auto can make your drive less boring, more efficient, and even safer, but only if you’re using it the right way. After spending several months getting very acquainted with Android Auto and discovering a number of new ways to use it, I’ve started noticing other drivers make the same mistakes I used to make.  Also: 4 Android Auto developer settings that make driving so much easier – how to enable them Chances are, you’re making at least one of these mistakes without realizing it. Not only could you be missing out on the software’s full capability, but you might also be causing issues that make Android Auto unusable.  How to handle these 5 common mistakes Here’s a look at some of the most common mistakes I see other drivers make with Android …

‘I don’t think we’ve ever felt closer’: five writers on their most memorable family holidays | Family holidays

‘I don’t think we’ve ever felt closer’: five writers on their most memorable family holidays | Family holidays

Published by Sam Flores

‘Exploring Finland with our baby was a delight’ Finland has been named the world’s happiest country for nine years running, but arriving in Helsinki, dishevelled from one of my first flights with my nine-month-old baby, I was less interested in national rankings and more in having a nice nap. My husband, Jake, and I had emerged from the fog of newborn life and the idea of a holiday felt possible again. My ambitions were small: a sunset beer, a walk in the woods, reading a few pages of my book uninterrupted. But Finland, with its famously family-friendly culture, made exploring with my tiny new travel companion a delight. Finnish parents are supported with generous, gender-equal parental leave, affordable childcare, and free healthcare and education. No one bats an eyelid at a pram parked beside a restaurant table or a baby snoozing outdoors in the cool air, and the terrifyingly efficient public transport system is a dream with children. In Helsinki, we found ourselves in the cool neighbourhood of Kallio, where locals spilled out on to …

Don’t let calf pain ruin your walk or hike—do these four exercises to improve mobility in your tight calves

Don’t let calf pain ruin your walk or hike—do these four exercises to improve mobility in your tight calves

Published by Jenni Sidey

Calf pain is one of the worst parts of stopping during a hike. Or worse still, once you’ve returned home and relaxed, only to get up and feel the intense tightness in your lower legs. I find it particularly bothersome when I try to start walking again after stopping for lunch. I stand up and discover my calves feel tight, and then it takes at least a mile to shake off the feeling. When I hike, I usually cover a much longer distance than my regular walks, which results in muscle usage that my body isn’t used to, and this could be the reason for the pain in my calves, according to physical therapist Cullen Johnson. Latest Videos From “Calf pain commonly occurs when muscles have been overused,” says Johnson of ATI Physical Therapy. “Sudden increases in activity, inadequate warm-ups, muscle strains or limited ankle mobility can all be culprits, too.” You may like I asked Johnson what to do about my tight calves on the trail, and the subsequent soreness I tend to wake …

Whatever You Do, Don’t Ignore Friday’s Selloff

Whatever You Do, Don’t Ignore Friday’s Selloff

Published by Jenni Sidey

Submitted by QTR’s Fringe Finance By 1PM Friday, the Nasdaq was already down roughly 3.3%, and suddenly the same crowd that spent the last few months explaining why valuations don’t matter is asking what is happening. Bitcoin has also been taken behind the woodshed, crashing to around $60,000. Depending on where you’re measuring from, that’s a brutal decline in a remarkably short period of time. It’s down about 42% over the last twelve months. And it’s becoming clear that bitcoin bulls all have breaking points. And I don’t want to sound like a d*ck, but frankly, none of this — the market tanking, or how it’s happening — is really surprising. I’ve written for years that I think crypto is the tip of the risk-on spear. It tends to be the first asset class investors pile into when liquidity is abundant, speculation is rampant, and everyone is convinced they’re smarter than the market. It’s also frequently the first thing to crack when risk appetite begins to fade. So I’m not terribly surprised that after bitcoin started …

Brave Origin might be the one browser people don’t mind paying for

Brave Origin might be the one browser people don’t mind paying for

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Summary Brave Origin is a premium browser that delivers a less cluttered experience than the “regular” Brave browser. Brave Origin costs $59.99, and you only need one license to use across platforms. Linux users can use Brave Origin for free. On June 4, Brave announced the stable release of Brave Origin — a premium browser designed to provide a streamlined experience. Related I opened the same 10 tabs in Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Brave — this one uses the least All browsers consume memory, but which one consumes the least? What is Brave Origin? Back to basics Users originally flocked to Brave (which we’re big fans of) for its private browsing experience, but features like Rewards, AI tools, and a built-in VPN have gradually weighed it down. In response, Brave announced Brave Origin, a stripped-back browser without all of these extras. Origin ships without the following features: Email aliases Leo AI News Playlist Rewards Speedreader Stats Talk Tor VPN Wallet Wayback Machine Web Discovery Project There are two versions of Brave Origin available: a standalone …

Bosses Who Micromanage Don’t Realize It Says More About Them Than The Workers

Bosses Who Micromanage Don’t Realize It Says More About Them Than The Workers

Published by Jenni Sidey

There are a lot of bad bosses out there, but micromanagers definitely take the cake as the worst to work for. (Like the manager I once had who made us show him every email before we sent it. Every. Single. Email.) Jobs are stressful and taxing enough without a boss breathing down your neck all the time. Of course, most bosses who micromanage would say that it’s employees’ ineptitude that forces them to be that way. These bosses usually create an environment that makes their team feel like they have to prioritize pleasing them over customers, though, which really defeats their purpose altogether. One man argued that in these situations, the employees aren’t the problem at all. A man thinks bosses who micromanage are bad at their jobs, and even bad at identifying the best talent for their teams. TikToker @bbebard, known as Ginger Jack on the app, had some pointed words for micromanagers, saying they shouldn’t be in a leadership position in the first place.  To illustrate his point, Ginger Jack used his own …