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The new Center Stage selfie camera is one of the best features of Apple’s iPhone 17 series — but why settle for 18MP snaps when 48MP selfies are possible? That’s the question posed by Kickstarter case brand Dockcase, whose latest offering, the Selfix case, adds a touchscreen to the back of your iPhone 17 Pro

Today, large web applications are often assembled from many independent pieces, which all load their own data and resources. When all these pieces compete for the same network connection, congestion can build up and the user experience can suffer. To address this problem, we’re excited to introduce a new feature which web developers can start

BuzzFeed, the U.S.-based media company known best for its quizzes, listicles, and, for a time, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalism division, is reinventing itself for the AI era. At least, that’s the pitch. At the SXSW conference in Austin, BuzzFeed co-founder and CEO Jonah Peretti introduced the company’s next media foray: a spin-off called Branch Office,

“It takes a team of DOJ special agents and support staff to make APPS effective in removing firearms from those prohibited by law from possessing them.  This program operates with public safety in mind and Californians are safer because of it.” CSLEA President Alan Barcelona SACRAMENTO– On March 13, 2026, the California Attorney General announced

Sony is rolling out a firmware update for its PlayStation Portal handheld that introduces a new quality option for both Remote Play and Cloud Streaming. Choosing the 1080p High Quality mode means that you’ll be able to stream games at a higher bitrate compared with the 1080p Standard option. You can switch to this mode

My daughter was a late talker. At three we were suspecting autism. In my search, one of the centers offered me an expensive program to fix her with one condition: I should leave her the first week, and I shouldn’t be around. This of course raised all the red flags inside my head. I was

WhatsApp 測試「訪客聊天」功能，沒帳號也能透過連結加入對話 WhatsApp 正測試一項相當特別的新功能：即使對方沒有 WhatsApp 帳號，也能透過連結先聊起來。這項名為「訪客聊天」（Guest Chats）的新設計，目前已開始向部分 Android、iOS 以及網頁 beta 用家推出，讓你可透過分享邀請連結，把沒有註冊 WhatsApp 的人拉進一段臨時對話。 這項功能的核心概念很直接，就是先讓人聊，再慢慢決定是否註冊帳號。對 Meta 而言，「訪客聊天」不只是一個便利功能那麼簡單，感覺上更像是吸引新用家接觸 WhatsApp 的新入口。​ 怎樣使用？ 根據 WABetaInfo 的說法，用家可在 WhatsApp 的「邀請好友」區域，或聯絡人清單底部生成一條邀請連結，之後透過 SMS 或其他 App 分享出去。收到連結的人可在手機或桌面瀏覽器開啟，然後選擇下載 WhatsApp，或者直接以訪客身份繼續。 若對方選擇以訪客身份加入，系統會在瀏覽器中開啟類似 WhatsApp Web 的對話介面。訪客需要先接受服務條款、輸入名稱，之後才能正式開始聊天，而且真正啟動對話的一方會是收到連結的訪客，而不是發出邀請的 WhatsApp 用家。 仍有端對端加密 即使訪客沒有 WhatsApp 帳號，這類對話仍然採用端對端加密保護。WABetaInfo 指出，當訪客以瀏覽器加入對話時，WhatsApp 網頁端會建立一個獨特識別碼，用來生成加密金鑰，因此 WhatsApp 本身也無法看到訊息內容。 在對話介面中，WhatsApp 也會清楚標示對方是「訪客」，並附上未註冊 WhatsApp 的提示，讓帳號持有人知道目前面對的是一個訪客身份。這種做法有助降低混淆，但並不等於身分已被平台驗證。 最大風險是身分無法確認 「訪客聊天」最大的限制，不是功能少，而是身分可信度較低。由於訪客沒有正式 WhatsApp 帳號，也未經平台驗證，因此只要有人拿到邀請連結，就有可能進入對話。 這代表若連結透過電郵等方式外流，或者原本的收件人已更換號碼、帳戶被入侵，理論上都可能讓其他人加入聊天。也因為如此，這項功能雖然方便，但比較適合用來處理臨時、低敏感度的文字對話，而不適合承載太私密的資訊。 WhatsApp 測試「訪客聊天」功能 功能非常克制

Apple overhauled the Phone app in iOS 26 with a new design and added several powerful features, including a new call screening option that I don’t ever want to go without. iOS 26 gives Phone app an overhaul with several new features Among the hundreds of new features and changes introduced in iOS 26, Apple

February underscored the EV market’s new reality, with new EV sales sharply lower year over year and used EV momentum continuing to build. Inventory levels tightened from January and prices were pushed lower across both new and used segments, highlighting a market increasingly driven by affordability and demand alignment. New and Used EV Sales –

THOUSAND OAKS, CA – March 16, 2026 – PRESSADVANTAGE – Premier Coach has earned designation as a Tesla-Certified Collision Center, positioning the auto collision repair facility to meet the specialized repair needs of Tesla vehicle owners with factory-approved techniques and equipment. The certification represents a significant investment in training, equipment, and facility upgrades required to

Samsung acknowledges Galaxy S26 Ultra display brightness variation It’s a product of the new Privacy Display feature It’s unlikely to impact the user experience Is the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra display slightly dimmer because of the new Privacy display technology? The short answer is yes. However, I just received the more considered answer from Samsung,

The United States Department of Commerce has withdrawn a proposed rule on artificial intelligence (AI) chips. The proposed rule would’ve restricted American chip companies like Nvidia, AMD and Intel from exporting chips without US approval. According to an update posted on the Office of Management and Budget website (seen by Bloomberg), the interagency review of

AI generated image for representation European companies have reportedly warned the European Union against rapidly reducing reliance on American technology providers. A report cited European companies to claim that “tech sovereignty” in the region could be difficult to achieve quickly without affecting business operations. According to a Financial Times report, EU-based companies across sectors, including

Liquid Glass will reportedly remain a feature of iOS 27 Apple is developing a system-wide slider to control its intensity iOS 27 will prioritize performance and stability over flashy features Unless you’re running with an outdated version of iOS on your iPhone, you’ll know that Apple dramatically overhauled the appearance of its operating systems in

In The Sandbox, we are all digitizable and disposable. The documentary from Kenya-Jade Pinto takes us inside cutting-edge technology, including artificial intelligence, and its role in surveillance, power politics and border control amid discussions about migration. The Sandbox world premieres in the main competition of the 23rd edition of the Copenhagen International Documentary Film Festival, CPH:DOX on Tuesday,

Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said on March 11 that the spread of Chinese smartphone payment apps in Japan, and the emergence of communities operating outside Japan’s legal and regulatory framework, posed “a serious issue.” She said Japan would work with the G7 nations, including the United States and European partners, to address it. Katayama made

Ravie LakshmananMar 16, 2026Mobile Security / Data Protection Google is testing a new security feature as part of Android Advanced Protection Mode (AAPM) that prevents certain kinds of apps from using the accessibility services API. The change, incorporated in Android 17 Beta 2, was first reported by Android Authority last week. AAPM was introduced by

Add VegOut to your Google News feed. You know that feeling when you watch someone pull out a leather-bound planner in a coffee shop while you’re frantically swiping through your calendar app? There’s something almost ritualistic about the way they write, crossing things off with actual ink. Meanwhile, you’re juggling three productivity apps, color-coded notifications,

KYIV, Ukraine — As the conflict in the Middle East escalates, Ukraine could prove to be an invaluable trove of battle-tested expertise from its own bitter and costly fight against Russia. After months of pressure and hardened rhetoric from Washington aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, Kyiv is now also fielding requests for help