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“Black Mirror”: Apple’s Vision Pro is cool, but some say the headsets can warp our perception and mess with social cues. Yeah, no kidding. Extended wear might distort how we see the world — and it’s not just our eyes.
Tags: Apple, headsets, perception, social, vision, Vision Pro
Independence, safety and peace of mind. These are the most important elements for seniors living at home and their loved ones. Parents who wish to maintain their independence by living alone can be a double-edged sword. You’re happy they’re still self-sufficient, but you’re nervous about what can happen in an emergency.
Here’s something social media companies don’t want you to know: They’ve been making changes so they can make more money. One way is by amping up the number of notifications pushed out to users.
For example, your Instagram account received up to 12 more notifications this past January than last July. Fortunately, you can opt-out. I’ve got you covered.
Jeff Bezos cashed in 11,997,698 shares of Amazon stock last week. Nah, not to upgrade the 460-foot yacht. The move saves him about $140 million in capital gains taxes.
Someone you love has passed away and you want to save a voicemail to listen to when the grief wave hits. Don’t bet on your phone to keep it for you — I’ve heard from so many people devastated their old messages are gone. Don’t let it be you.
Saving voicemails on iPhone
Saving voicemails on Android
These steps will vary depending on your phone’s model, but you can still follow them for a general idea of how to keep those messages.
What’s the obvious downside for always-on devices that constantly listen for commands? It’s just that — they’re always listening. Voice-activated tech uses microphones that listen for wake words, meaning they can hear personal conversations you don’t want them to hear.
That’s when someone uses an AI tool to copy your face. These tools are free or cheap to access. Why? It’s an easy way to get past facial recognition checks on your devices.
Frenchman Richard Palud spent 8 years on this masterpiece — and Guinness says no world record because he used the wrong kind of matchsticks. Ouch.
The U.S. Energy Information Administration is finally cracking down. First step: They’ll now have to report their power usage.
That’s on Richard Branson’s first Virgin Galactic space tourism flight. The rocket was forced to ground after a pin used to hold the two halves of the spaceship together fell off. Yikes! Do you think the passengers got a refund?
He’s really trying to make money with video and audio calls on X — so much so that he’s ditching his regular phone number soon. I find this PR move hard to believe.
