Insight—iOS 18AI-Powered Features, Microsoft Facial Recognition Ban

Advances in tech, pivotal ethical decisions, and guards up against cybersecurity threats are the talk of the town. Giants like Apple, Microsoft, and Google are redefining the course of action—innovation and responsibility? They're the dynamic duo of the digitized age. Here are the latest tech winds blowing our way.

iOS 18: Welcoming the AI-Driven Mobile Experience

Mark your calendars for June 10, because that's when the WWDC and the curtain-raiser for iOS 18 happen. Apple tossing some serious AI magic into the mix:

• Curated Reading in Safari: You're about to get super smart recommendations on what to read next, plus snappy summaries made just for you—all thanks to some AI wizardry.
• Siri Unplugged: Talk about being resourceful, the Messages app will soon whip up responses with Siri and the Ajax model, no need for Wi-Fi or data.
• Spotlight Search on Steroids: Picture this—Spotlight Search but with AI brains that get you results that are right on the money.
• Personal Assistant Ajax: Your Contacts and Calendar are about to get cozy with Ajax, so responses to your queries will be as personal as it gets.

Microsoft Takes a Stand

Here's to 微软 saying a big nope to police using their facial recognition tech willy-nilly. Street patrol with Azure-connected cameras? That’s in the past. What’s behind the decision? Well, they’re keeping it hush-hush, but it's all about ethical tech use.

OpenAI + Sora =

OpenAI Out of a whopping 700 clips, 55 made the cut—for each, up to an hour of rendering. All that effort in six weeks shows that while AI's got skills, the human touch in art still wears the crown.

When Dropbox Sign Got a Rude Awakening

Talk about a wake-up call— Dropbox Sign faced a breach, with emails, phone digits, and password hashes left swinging in the breeze. They’ve been on their toes, resetting passwords and kicking off forced logouts, all while telling us to beef up our password game. A solid reminder that in the cyber world, it’s always good to stay sharp.

Unraveling the MacOS Sonoma Mystery

So MacOS Sonoma has a bit of a puzzle on its hands—why does its screen-sharing tag like to linger after you’ve waved goodbye to Google Meet? And why does Chrome seem to have a hard time letting go? It could be a bug or something more—we’re scratching our heads here.

Google Billion-Buck Bond with 苹果 Safari

Google and 苹果 have been in this $20 billion tango to keep 谷歌 as the Safari fave since 2022. This Alphabet-driven agreement has just surfaced, and with Google gearing up for court time with the U.S. Department of Justice, it's stirring the pot on market power and fair play.

Apple has released a humorous video showcasing the Find My feature

The video, styled after the popular series "The Mandalorian," was released on May 4th to celebrate Star Wars Day.

In the clip, we see a Mandalorian-like character using the Find My app to track down his friend in a bustling cantina reminiscent of the iconic Mos Eisley scene from "Star Wars: A New Hope." The video showcases the app's capabilities in a fun and engaging way, tying it into the Star Wars universe.

Apple cleverly used the tagline, "If you're going to meet up with friends, it should be like this," emphasizing the ease and adventure of using Find My to connect with others.

By tapping into the cultural phenomenon of Star Wars and releasing the video on May 4th (often referred to as "May the Fourth be with you"), Apple created a timely and entertaining piece of content that resonates with fans and highlights the practicality of their Find My feature.

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By Bohdan Lukianets