Your Private Data Is Going to Train Chatbots—Here's Why You Should Care

Google’supdated privacy policylets it take public information and use it for trainingAI like the company’s Bard technology. “While this might lead to more efficient and advanced AI models, it raises privacy concerns.” Observers say that training data needs to beincluded in any AI regulation. Artificial intelligence(AI) Image recognition.coffeekai / Getty Images Even without legal protection, Raicu said that users could designate more of their communications as private. “But the onus can’t really be put on users …,” she added....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 87 words · Paul Powell

Your PS5 DualSense Controller Will Soon Sound and Share Better

A PS App update with similar improvements is on the way, too. The feature is on by default, but your host can turn it off. PlayStation 5 DualSense controller.boonchai wedmakawand / Getty Images Share Screen emojis on The Last of Us game screen.Sony

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 43 words · Kimberly Williams

Your Quick Guide to Smart Light Bulbs

What are smart light bulbs and how do they work? Weindependently evaluateall of our recommendations. If you choose links we provide, we may receive compensation. BanksPhotos / Getty Images Smart light bulbs are LED light bulbs controllable using asmartphone, tablet, orsmart home automation system. They are available in standard white or with a color-changing feature, depending on the brand. The Basics of Smart Bulbs Purchasing and Connecting How Do Smart Light Bulbs Work?...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 143 words · Yesenia Garcia

Your Secret Weapon: The Must-Have Parental Control Apps Every Parent Needs

Add in gaming and kids are targets pretty much everywhere, so savvy parents use safety measures wherever possible. Here are our favorites this year (many have free trials or complete versions you could use.) All features and functionality are free. shapecharge/E+/GettyImages Can take up to 30 minutes to set up. Basic web content filtering. Filters web content on all browsers. Google The annual fee starts at $54.95 for five devices....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 313 words · Peter Gutierrez

Your Smart Gadgets Could Get Smarter

Can you teach a smart speaker? “It’s an elegant approach to the problem. For more intense analysis, IoT-collected data is often processed in the cloud, though its vulnerable to hacking. Jasmin Merdan / Getty Images “A standard or generic system wouldn’t work because of the resource tolerances on IoT devices. Think very low power, very small processors in terms of processing power.” Thats where the work by the MIT researchers comes in....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 174 words · Tina Castaneda

Your Smartphone Could Soon Charge Over the Air

The effort could mean an end to the constant search for power cords. “No need to feel tethered to the nearest wall socket. And devices can still be used while theyre charged over-the-air.” Mediaphotos / Getty Images “With GuRu, we imagine a new generation of wirelessly powered devices.” GuRu says its patented miniature modules will allow devices to be powered at long range by precision power transfer. The technology continuously charges devices and reroutes power as necessary as a safety measure....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 184 words · Tiffany Walters

Your Switch Is About to Become Your Favorite Console Again

ThePortal Companion Collectionputs both beloved mind-bending puzzle games in one place and is out today. And those are just the ports. We also have the previously-announced remaster of formerly Japan-exclusive RPGLIVE A LIVEto look forward to on July 22. Nintendo Along with thePAC-MAN WORLD Re-Pacremake due out on August 26. Finally, several other popular (or at least cult classic) series return with brand new entries. Such asSuper Bomberman R2, coming in 2023, and spinoff titleDragon Quest Treasuresslated for December 9....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 81 words · Scott James

Your Video Conferencing App May Listen, Even When Muted

Watch what youre saying Christina @ wointechchat . com Anew research paperfinds that video conferencing apps listen via the mic even when they appear to be muted. Other participants cannot hear you, but your audio is still sent to the server. Christina @ wointechchat . com Muting your audio in a video conference call is good practice. Nobody wants to hear the trash truck outside your window or the washing machine hitting its spin cycle....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 287 words · Lauren Harris

Your Webcam May Get a Whole Lot Smarter

“Regular webcams can be low quality and require users to fiddle with them. AI webcams get rid of this pain with different features.” Look Good, Feel Good? Robert Daly / Getty Images The new crop of AI-powered webcams claims to make you look your best during video calls. Anker’s B600 Video Baris a video conferencing toolkit. The webcam also has an AI-powered zoom feature and image enhancement. Chris Montgomery / Unsplash...

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 190 words · Christina Kline

Your Wi-Fi Could Eventually Arrive Over Light Beams

The technology requires line of sight connections high up on towers. Alphabet is working with a telecom company to deliver internet access in remote parts of Africa. “This beam is sent between two small Taara terminals to create a link,” Krishnaswamy wrote. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images Project Taara is working to expand the internet across communities in Sub-Saharan Africa. The technology was piloted last year and is now up and running in Kenya....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 169 words · Paul Zimmerman

Your Wi-Fi Name Could Be a Hacker's Invitation—Here's How to Keep Them Out

The answer is most definitely yes. What Makes a Bad Wireless data pipe Name? Why are common names bad? Dimitri Otis/Getty What Are Good Wireless data pipe Names? Think of your wireless connection name as if it were a password. The more unique it is, the better. And hey double-check that your chosen wireless data pipe name is not on the list of most common ones. We’ve got a list of thebest names for routers and home networksif you need a little inspiration....

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 121 words · Ashley Bishop

Your Windows 11 PC Will Soon Run Android Apps

How will that work, exactly? Microsoft has historically kept a tight control of its dual moneymakers, Windows and Office. But things are already a little confusing. Microsoft “[Also], Windows will attempt to natively sideload Android applications.” Will It Work? In a sense, the newest Macs are just big iPhones. Android on Windows is quite different, and conceptually way more complex. To serve apps, Windows 11 will include the Amazon Appstore....

April 15, 2025 · 2 min · 260 words · Alexander Bell

YouTube Adds New AI-Disclosure Tool For Its Videos

Is it real or AI-made? Google’s YouTubejust announced a new toolthat video creators must use to disclose that fact under certain circumstances. YouTube’s new AI-disclosure tool.Google Altered or synthetic content labels on a video and in a description.Google

April 15, 2025 · 1 min · 38 words · Daniel Edwards