JB Branch is the Big Tech accountability advocate for Public Citizen’s Congress Watch division. When the federal government adopts new technology, it should be bound by the same principles that underpin democracy itself: fairness, transparency and truth. Yet the recent decision by the General Services Administration (GSA) to make Grok – the large language model…
JarTee/Shutterstock We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. With iPhone users spending nearly double that of Android customers on apps and accessories, it’s a bit of a twist to find that Android actually dominates the global smartphone market. With Apple goods usually promoted at…
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Markets had already priced in most of the expected developments, and the lack of a joint press conference suggested that no major breakthroughs had taken place. President Donald Trump’s announcement of reduced tariffs on China helped Bitcoin rally above $111,300 on Thursday, reversing earlier losses that sent the cryptocurrency tumbling to around $108,500. Asset said…
Every robot that navigates a factory, every autonomous vehicle that detects a pedestrian, and every drone that lands on a moving target relies on one thing: high-quality labeled data. Yet as physical AI becomes more complex, its data pipeline also becomes more complex. Robotics and autonomous systems must make sense of information from cameras, lidars,…
Rita El Khoury / Android Authority TL;DR Google Maps appears to be working on a new power-saving mode for navigation. The mode would eliminate almost all unnecessary UI elements and map labeling from your view. Power saving mode limitations might prevent it from working in landscape or with public transportation. When is the worst time…
Apple has officially introduced iOS 26.1 Release Candidate (RC), marking a significant step forward in its software development cycle. This update brings a variety of new featuresinterface and performance improvements, all aimed at improving the overall user experience. With updates ranging from visual design improvements has security upgradesiOS 26.1 is designed to provide a refined…
The new Samsung Galaxy Tab S11 Ultra just arrived on my desk and I’ve been testing the massive tablet in preparation for my full review. One thing I’ve spent a lot of time with is Samsung’s DeX mode, which exists to turn the tablet into a laptop replacement. DeX mode itself isn’t new, but it…
Apple has revealed the iOS 26.1 Release Candidate (RC), providing a full preview of the final version that is expected to roll out soon. This update introduces a mix of new features, performance improvementsAnd bug fixesall aimed at refining usability and fixing previous issues. With a file size of around 8.5 GB on the iPhone…
In the ever-changing landscape of cryptocurrency, mastering tokenomics is not only enjoyable, it’s a must for anyone trying to make sense of this often chaotic world. Tokenomics, the economic principles underlying digital assets, dictate how value evolves within a project and can strongly influence investment choices. In this article, we’ll break down the key elements…