I’m a tech expert. These are the 5 time-saving tech tips I tell everyone
Technology can sometimes feel overwhelming, but mastering a few simple tricks can make life much easier. Whether you’re adjusting your phone’s sound and vibration settings, sharing a precise moment in a YouTube video or quickly fixing browser issues, these quick tips will save you time and frustration. Let's dive into these five tech hacks to streamline your devices and make them work smarter for you.
Apple iPhone's voice-to-text feature periodically shows 'Trump' when user says 'racist'
Apple’s iPhone voice-to-text feature is sparking controversy after a viral TikTok video showed a user speaking the word "racist," which at first showed up as "Trump" before switching back to "racist." Fox News Digital was able to replicate the issue multiple times. The voice-to-text dictation feature was observed briefly flashing "Trump" when a user said "racist" before it quickly changed back to "racist" – just like in the viral TikTok video. However, "Trump" did not appear every time a user said "racist."
A tiny spacecraft is poised to launch on an unprecedented deep-space mission. The CEO behind it is ‘terrified’
His venture may seem far out, but asteroid mining CEO Matt Gialich has no illusions. The engineer cofounded the bold California startup AstroForge in 2022 with the aim of hunting for precious metals in space, and he is all too aware that success is not guaranteed. And, quite frankly, he’s afraid. “I’m f**king terrified,” Gialich told CNN in a video interview earlier this month. “That’s the honest truth.”
British musicians release silent album to protest plans to let AI use their work
A new album called "Is This What We Want?" features a stellar list of more than 1,000 musicians — and the sound of silence. With contributions from British artists including Kate Bush, Annie Lennox, Cat Stevens and Damon Albarn, the album was released Tuesday to protest proposed British changes to artificial intelligence laws that artists fear will erode their creative control. The U.K. government is consulting on whether to let tech firms use copyrighted material to help train AI models unless the creators explicitly opt out.
Days away from landing attempt, Blue Ghost spacecraft shares stunning close-ups of the moon
The Blue Ghost lunar lander has been sharing dazzling visuals of our celestial neighbor since it successfully entered the moon’s orbit on February 13. The new footage features a close-up of the moon’s far side, an area that is not visible from Earth, taken after the lander transitioned from a high elliptical orbit to a lower elliptical orbit — about 120 kilometers (74.6 miles) above the surface — the Texas-based company Firefly Aerospace announced last week.
This is what no one planned could happen after taking a DNA test
I was one of the first to spit into a test tube, giving up my DNA forever to learn more about my health and heredity. You know, the ones that promise to connect you with distant relatives you didn’t even know existed or reveal genetic risks for conditions like Alzheimer’s or heart disease. These DNA tests aren’t just about satisfying curiosity; people buy them to uncover important health information, connect with loved ones or give thoughtful gifts. But here’s the thing – and I’m speaking from a data privacy perspective here – genetic information is highly valuable and a risk to unlocking deeply intimate information unique to only you. And while these commercial DNA tests seem harmless, they come with risks that most people don’t immediately think about. Once you hand over your DNA, you’re giving these companies access to your most personal data. And believe me, what happens to that data after the test can be anything but straightforward.
Massive airship could shake up cargo transport
French startup Flying Whales is on a mission to transform cargo transport with its ambitious Large Capacity Airship 60 Tonne (LCA60T) project. This colossal helium-filled airship, measuring 656 feet in length, aims to connect population centers with remote, inaccessible areas by moving important goods and materials without touching the ground.
Crazy futuristic city being populated by people willing to leave the real world behind
There is a futuristic city designed and built from the ground up in Japan to test the latest technologies. It's called Woven City, and it's a bold experiment by Toyota to transition from being just an automaker to a broader mobility company focused on the future of movement. Far from a traditional testing ground, this is a fully functional urban environment designed for real people to live, work and play while contributing to groundbreaking research.
This is what they never told you about online privacy
Protecting your personal information online starts with understanding the language of the internet. We'll break down five essential tech terms that directly affect your online privacy, from the secretive Dark Web to the nuances of email etiquette. Learning these concepts will equip you to navigate the internet more securely. Stay tuned for more in this series as we dive deeper into privacy-related tech terms and other essential concepts, answering the top questions we get from readers like you!
World’s oldest rune stone has more pieces that contain mysterious messages, researchers say
The world’s oldest dated rune stone, a landmark discovery revealed in 2023, is just one piece of a larger, nearly 2,000-year-old slab, new research has found. Now, scientists in Norway are working to reassemble the ancient puzzle, a process that’s starting to shed light on who carved the mysterious runic writing and what the words mean. Runes were the building blocks of the first Germanic writing within the first few centuries AD and remained in use in Scandinavia until the late Middle Ages, according to the University of Oslo’s Museum of Cultural History. It’s believed Germanic people drew inspiration from the Roman alphabet to create the characters, according to the museum, but the exact origins of runes and how they were used has remained murky.