Apple’s Camera Control feature has finally arrived in iOS 18.2, addressing mixed reviews from critics like the author. This new upgrade adds visual intelligence to the feature, unlocking a superpower that provides key information about the world around users. Visual intelligence allows long-pressing Camera Control to reveal useful information such as restaurant hours or event … Read more
OpenAI’s head of product, Nick Turley, has shared five handy tips for users to get more out of the popular chatbot ChatGPT. The company recently rolled out its latest AI model, GPT-4o, and Turley wants users to experiment with its features. One tip is to use ChatGPT’s voice mode, which allows users to speak with … Read more
US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Damian Williams plans to leave his post before Donald Trump takes office in January, according to sources familiar with the situation. Williams has served as US Attorney since 2021 and will step down before the inauguration. Following his departure, President-elect Trump announced that Jay Clayton, a … Read more
Microsoft veteran Raymond Chen has shed light on the mysterious setup process of Windows 95, revealing it was actually three programs chained together. The process varied depending on whether a user started in MS-DOS or ran from Windows 3.1. The initial program, which Chen describes as a “mini-Windows 3.1,” loaded if the user began installation … Read more
A top monsignor in Brooklyn, Msgr. Jamie Gigantiello, has been relieved of his administrative duties at a Williamsburg parish after a diocesan investigation revealed he transferred nearly $2 million of church money to law firms and accounts affiliated with Mayor Eric Adams’ former chief of staff, Frank Carone. Gigantiello will remain the head of Our … Read more
In a significant move before the 2016 presidential election, investors from Japan and China significantly reduced their holdings of US Treasury bonds in the third quarter. According to data from the US Department of the Treasury, Japanese investors sold $61.9 billion worth of securities between July 1 and September 30. Chinese funds followed suit, selling … Read more
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Researchers from RMIT in Australia have found that feelings of loneliness or isolation can hinder an astronaut’s ability to smell and taste, despite having carefully designed meal plans. This is due to bodily fluids shifting to the upper part of the body in microgravity, causing facial swelling and nasal congestion. Source: https://www.wionews.com/web-stories/science/why-do-astronauts-lose-their-sense-of-taste-in-space-1731174737800
US President Joe Biden has authorized the use of long-range missiles by Ukraine for strikes inside Russia, in a last-ditch effort to boost morale among Ukrainian forces amid concerns about the potential impact of a new administration. The move comes as Donald Trump prepares to take office and is seen as a bid to show … Read more
Temple Owls need a big-splash hire to turn their football program around after parting ways with Stan Drayton. The team hasn’t had a winning record since 2019 and is seeking an 18th head coach. Four candidates have been identified as top options. Jeff Nixon, Syracuse’s offensive coordinator and running backs coach, has helped elevate the … Read more