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Android System SafetyCore: what it does and why you...

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2025/02/28

When Google released the October 2024 security update for Android, it made no mention of a new app that it integrated in the update. Android System SafetyCore was suddenly installed and users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Android System SafetyCore: what it does and why you may want to remove it appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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LibreOffice: Windows vulnerability affects links in...

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2025/02/27

LibreOffice is a popular open source Office suite that is used by millions of users as an alternative to Microsoft Office. We have followed LibreOffice for almost 15 years here on this […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post LibreOffice: Windows vulnerability affects links in documents, patch available appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Google's Pixel Watch 3 gets FDA Approval for Loss of...

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2025/02/27

The FDA has officially granted Google clearance for a groundbreaking feature on its Pixel Watch 3: Loss of Pulse Detection. This innovative safety feature could save the life of the wearer if […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Google's Pixel Watch 3 gets FDA Approval for Loss of Pulse Detection Feature appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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U.S. Investigates UK's Alleged Request for backdoor...

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2025/02/27

The recent controversy surrounding the UK Government's demand to Apple to create a backdoor in iOS is being investigated by the Trump administration. The UK may have violated a bilateral agreement by […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post U.S. Investigates UK's Alleged Request for backdoor in Apple's Encryption appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Amazon Unveils Alexa Plus: Its Next Generation Voice...

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2025/02/27

Amazon has officially launched Alexa Plus, a cutting-edge voice assistant powered by generative AI. This next-generation assistant promises to revolutionize user interaction by enabling more fluid and conversational exchanges, adapting its responses […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Amazon Unveils Alexa Plus: Its Next Generation Voice Assistant appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Mozilla's new Terms of Use causes confusion among...

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2025/02/27

Mozilla has updated the Terms of Use for Firefox, alongside an update to its Privacy Notice. This move comes as the organization wants to provide transparency about its commitment to user privacy. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Mozilla's new Terms of Use causes confusion among Firefox users appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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OpenAI Introduces Advanced Voice Mode Preview for...

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2025/02/26

OpenAI has expanded access to ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode, allowing free users to experience the feature with certain limitations. Previously exclusive to Plus subscribers, this mode enables more natural, real-time conversations by […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post OpenAI Introduces Advanced Voice Mode Preview for Free ChatGPT Users appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Gemini Code Assist Offers Developers Up to 180,000...

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2025/02/26

Google has announced the global launch of a free version of its AI-powered coding tool, Gemini Code Assist, aimed at individual developers including students, freelancers, hobbyists, and startups. This move is designed […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Gemini Code Assist Offers Developers Up to 180,000 Free Code Completions Monthly appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Private GitHub Repos Still Reachable Through Copilot...

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2025/02/26

Security researchers have discovered that thousands of GitHub repositories, which were once publicly accessible but have since been made private, remain accessible through AI-powered tools like GitHub Copilot. This issue highlights the […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Private GitHub Repos Still Reachable Through Copilot After Being Made Private appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Firefox: Mozilla confirms support for classic...

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2025/02/26

While Google is ending support for classic extensions for more users of its Chrome web browser, several browser makers have pledged continued support for Manifest V2 extensions. Mozilla confirmed in 2023 that […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Firefox: Mozilla confirms support for classic extensions and Manifest V3 add-ons appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Apple Cuts Off Russian Developers from Enterprise...

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2025/02/26

Apple has officially shut down access to the Apple Developer Enterprise Program (ADEP) for Russian developers, effectively blocking a crucial platform used for internal iOS app development and distribution outside the App […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Apple Cuts Off Russian Developers from Enterprise Program Amid Ongoing Sanctions appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Signal CEO Warns of Swedish Exit if Backdoor...

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2025/02/26

Signal, the encrypted messaging app, has announced it may cease operations in Sweden if proposed legislation requiring message storage is enacted. The Swedish government is considering a bill that would mandate apps […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Signal CEO Warns of Swedish Exit if Backdoor Legislation Passes appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Nvidia Confirms Manufacturing Flaw in Early RTX 5080...

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2025/02/26

Nvidia has officially confirmed that its RTX 5080 graphics card is also affected by the same rare manufacturing flaw that previously impacted the RTX 5090, RTX 5090D, and RTX 5070 Ti. The […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Nvidia Confirms Manufacturing Flaw in Early RTX 5080 Graphics Cards appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Monolith Productions and Others Closed as Warner...

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2025/02/26

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the closure of three of its video game development studios—Monolith Productions, Player First Games, and Warner Bros. Games San Diego—as part of a strategic restructuring aimed at […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Monolith Productions and Others Closed as Warner Bros. Refocuses on Key Franchises appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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There is a new PayPal Phishing Scam that you need to...

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2025/02/25

Many PayPal users have seen their fair share of phishing emails ever since they signed up for the service. Being a financial service, PayPal is a high value target for criminal organizations. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post There is a new PayPal Phishing Scam that you need to know about (using real PayPal emails) appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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1,000 Artists Release Silent Album to Protest UK...

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2025/02/25

A coalition of over 1,000 artists, including major figures like Kate Bush, Damon Albarn, Annie Lennox, and Hans Zimmer, have released a silent album titled "Is This What We Want?" to protest […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post 1,000 Artists Release Silent Album to Protest UK Copyright Changes Favoring AI appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Chegg Sues Google Over AI Summaries, Citing Unfair...

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2025/02/25

Educational technology company Chegg has filed a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc.'s Google, alleging that the tech giant's AI-generated search summaries are undermining original content creators and diverting traffic away from educational platforms. […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Chegg Sues Google Over AI Summaries, Citing Unfair Competition appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Enhance Your Safari Experience: Set ChatGPT as...

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2025/02/25

OpenAI has released an update to the ChatGPT app, introducing a Safari extension that allows users to set ChatGPT Search as the default search engine within the Safari browser. This development enables […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Enhance Your Safari Experience: Set ChatGPT as Default Search with New Extension appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Facing Tariff Threats, Apple Announces Major U.S....

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2025/02/25

Apple has announced plans to invest over $500 billion in the United States over the next four years, aiming to enhance its manufacturing capabilities and create approximately 20,000 jobs. This move comes […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Facing Tariff Threats, Apple Announces Major U.S. Investment Plan appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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Anthropic Unveils Claude 3.7: First Hybrid Reasoning...

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2025/02/25

Anthropic, an AI company founded by former OpenAI executives, has introduced Claude 3.7, the first 'hybrid reasoning' AI model designed to combine rapid responses with in-depth reasoning capabilities. This innovation allows users […] Thank you for being a Ghacks reader. The post Anthropic Unveils Claude 3.7: First Hybrid Reasoning AI Model appeared first on gHacks Technology News.

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