StandBy Mode: A Game-Changing New Feature

StandBy Mode: A Game-Changing New Feature

Introducing StandBy Mode in iOS 17 By Todd Haselton | CNBC Apple’s highly-anticipated iOS 17 iPhone update is set to launch this fall. Having tested the beta version for several weeks, I can confidently say that the standout feature is StandBy Mode. This innovative function transforms your iPhone into a sleek bedside clock, surpassing the …

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Federal Banking Regulator Issues Warning About Potential for Artificial Intelligence to Result in Unlawful Lending Practices, Including Discrimination Against Minorities

Federal Banking Regulator Issues Warning About Potential for Artificial Intelligence to Result in Unlawful Lending Practices, Including Discrimination Against Minorities

Michael Barr, the Vice Chair for Supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve, testified during a House Committee on Financial Services hearing on Oversight of Prudential Regulators on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on May 16, 2023. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images The Federal Reserve’s top banking regulator addressed concerns …

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Labels from U.S. Cyber Trust empower consumers to choose secure smart devices

Labels from U.S. Cyber Trust empower consumers to choose secure smart devices

Jackyenjoyphotography | Moment | Getty Images The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that new labels proposed by the U.S. government could assist consumers in selecting smart appliances and fitness trackers that are considered relatively secure from cyberattacks. Internet-connected devices like refrigerators, TVs, microwaves, and climate controls may display the U.S. Cyber Trust Mark seal if …

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The Fight for Europe’s AI Supremacy: France vs. Britain

The Fight for Europe’s AI Supremacy: France vs. Britain

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron are both vying for the title of Europe’s AI capital, each making bold statements to stake their claim in this highly anticipated market. Macron declared at France’s Viva Tech conference that they are “number one” in continental Europe and must accelerate their efforts. Meanwhile, Sunak …

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Steady Decline Showing Signs of Stabilization

Steady Decline Showing Signs of Stabilization

Senior satellite technician Chris Summers completes the final pre-flight checks on satellites Kepler-16 and Kepler-17. Kepler Communications Private investment in space companies, particularly from venture capital sources, demonstrated “encouraging signs of stabilization” during the second quarter following a consistent decline over the past year, as stated in a report released on Monday by Space Capital, …

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House Judiciary Committee Broadens Social Media Investigation to Include Meta’s Threads

House Judiciary Committee Broadens Social Media Investigation to Include Meta’s Threads

On Wednesday, June 21, 2023, Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, and ranking member Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-N.Y., conducted a House Judiciary Committee hearing on the “Report of Special Counsel John Durham” in the Rayburn Building. The hearing addressed an ongoing investigation into tech platforms’ policies and their contact with the Biden administration. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll …

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