HOUSTON — A Houston woman lost thousands of dollars to scammers who used a sophisticated new twist on the classic jury duty scam, complete with falsified federal documents and a cryptocurrency payment system. The victim, who requested anonymity, received what appeared to be a legitimate call from someone claiming to be a deputy, warning him…
Mishaal Rahman / Android Authority TL;DR Google recently released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for eligible Pixel devices. It now appears that the tech giant has pulled the update. The reason could be related to bootlooping issues caused by desktop mode. Yesterday, Google released the third and final beta of Android 16 QPR2 for eligible…
Your CarPlay experience is about to get even better. You’re probably familiar with widgets on iPhone; If not, widgets are apps that can be added to your home screen and provide quick information or access to settings and features. Apple is now bringing this experience to CarPlay, making it…
ALTOONA, Pa. — Penn State Altoona will kick off a symposium series on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 12:05 to 1:20 p.m. in the Pond View Lounge in the Slep Student Center. The event will include a panel discussion on the promise and perils of artificial intelligence. Panelists include Dave Barnes, teaching professor of information science…
A major crypto merger is in the works between Strive (ASST) and scientific Semler (SMLR) to create a Bitcoin cash company with 10,000 Bitcoins (BTC-USD) on the balance sheet. Strive CEO Matt Cole sits down with the host Josh Lipton explaining the difference between investing in a cryptocurrency or a crypto treasury company, while responding…
Edgar Cervantes / Android Authority TL;DR The Google Play Store has implemented a Play Points loyalty system to earn discounts. Until now, you have managed your Play Points directly through the Play Store app. Google Wallet has now started offering users the option to add Play Points as a loyalty card. Google Wallet is more…
The OnePlus 15 is apparently only a few months away, as it has already been officially announced for China and global markets. However, to launch a new phone, OnePlus also needs a new software version, and since Android 16 has been around for a while now, it’s time for the official debut of OxygenOS 16….
Another prediction market could soon see the light of day in the United States: Kraken. The Wyoming-based cryptocurrency exchange on Thursday announced a $100 million purchase of Small Exchange, which is registered with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as a Designated Contracts Market (DCM) and is therefore able to operate as a federally regulated…
Does technology increase employment more or replace more employment? This is a long-standing debate. But recent academic work suggests that technology has been a net destroyer of jobs for decades. The opinions expressed here are those of the author, CEO and co-CIO of Eurizon SLJ Asset Management. Artificial intelligence and robotics could quickly accelerate this…
What you need to know Google has released Android 16 QPR2 Beta 3 for Pixel devices with new features and stability fixes. The update adds a “+” button to app shortcuts, making it easier to pin them directly to the home screen. Other changes include a Live Caption shortcut in the volume controls and larger…