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Susan Kare revolutionized computer design in the 1980s by making technology more user-friendly. Her work on the Apple Macintosh included creating playful icons and developing digital typography. These contributions made computers less intimidating and more accessible to millions. Her impact extended beyond Apple, influencing various tech giants and leaving a lasting legacy on modern user interface design.
WhatsApp can now be set as the default app for calls and messages on iPhone; Benefits include time savings, security, free international calls, and easy multimedia sharing; The feature is available to beta testers and will roll out more widely soon.
A messaging error revealed confidential U.S. military discussions, placing digital security in the spotlight. The incident involved adding The Atlantic's editor-in-chief to a secure Signal group chat. It reignited the debate over the most secure messaging app, highlighting Signal, iMessage, and WhatsApp. Experts emphasize that no app can prevent human errors, the root cause of this breach.
Samsung is set to launch new XR smart glasses this year, developed under the codename Project HAEAN. These lightweight glasses, expected to rival Metas Ray-Ban smart glasses, will feature Galaxy AI, multiple cameras, and support for payments, gestures, and facial recognition. Powered by a Qualcomm chipset with a Sony IMX681 sensor and Googles Gemini AI model, they aim to enhance user interactions.
Bill Gates predicts that within a decade, AI will advance to the point where humans are no longer needed for most tasks. He emphasizes that AI will make expert knowledge widely accessible and affordable, reshaping medical, educational and other fields. However, concerns about job displacement and misinformation persist. Gates encourages young innovators to embrace AIs potential.
Meta has launched AI-powered marketing tools to help brands collaborate with the right creators for better sales growth. New features include AI-driven content and creator recommendations in Instagrams creator marketplace, enhanced creator insights, and a keyword search tool for precise matches. Businesses can now access creator engagement data, view playable Reels, and identify experienced creators through badges.
AI is revolutionizing industries with potential job displacement, warns Bill Gates, though coders, energy experts, and biologists will remain essential for now. These professions, crucial for AI development, energy strategy, and scientific research, require skills AI can't yet replicate. Gates advises workers to adapt, anticipating AI's evolving impact on the job market.
Leaked images of the anticipated iPhone 17 reveal a slimmer frame, new horizontal camera layout, and potential shift from titanium to aluminum finishes. Dividing opinions, the possible inclusion of an iPhone 17 Air, featuring a minimalist design, sparks both excitement and criticism. Official unveiling expected in September might confirm these significant design changes.
Evidence of a 5,000-year-old civilization has been found buried beneath the Rub al-Khali desert. Researchers used AI and satellite imaging to make this discovery. Dubai Culture has approved excavations in the identified areas. The technology could be used to find more lost civilizations in other desert regions worldwide. This groundbreaking research has excited the scientific community.
Mumbai-based entrepreneur and Atomberg founder Arindam Paul has sparked a heated discussion on LinkedIn, warning that artificial intelligence (AI) could significantly reduce white-collar jobs in India, particularly in the IT and BPO sectors. He cautioned that without enough well-paying jobs in manufacturing, AI-driven job losses could threaten Indias middle class and overall economic growth. Paul criticized corporations for focusing on AI-powered cost-cutting without considering its impact on co