Windows 11 to Introduce Wireless Android File Management
Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Windows 11 that allows wireless access to Android smartphone files via File Explorer. This update, currently available to some Windows Insiders, enables users to view, manage, and transfer files between their PC and Android device without a physical connection. The feature supports Android 11+ devices and requires the "Link to Windows" Beta app.
Users can enable this function through Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Mobile Devices. While some minor issues exist, such as discrepancies in file deletion periods, Microsoft is working on fixes to improve the experience.
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Microsoft is rolling out a new feature for Windows 11 that allows wireless access to Android smartphone files via File Explorer. This update, currently available to some Windows Insiders, enables users to view, manage, and transfer files between their PC and Android device without a physical connection. The feature supports Android 11+ devices and requires the "Link to Windows" Beta app.
Users can enable this function through Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Mobile Devices. While some minor issues exist, such as discrepancies in file deletion periods, Microsoft is working on fixes to improve the experience.
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Instagram starts letting people create AI versions of themselves
Meta is opening up the ability for anyone in the US to create AI versions of themselves with AI Studio.
Creators can customize their AI based on things like their Instagram content, topics to avoid and links they want it to share. Creators will be able to toggle things like auto-replies from their AI and dictate which specific accounts it’s allowed to interact with.
AI Studio also allows for the creation of totally new AI characters, similar to Character.AI. You will be able to try AI characters made by others as well, similar to GPT store.
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Meta is opening up the ability for anyone in the US to create AI versions of themselves with AI Studio.
Creators can customize their AI based on things like their Instagram content, topics to avoid and links they want it to share. Creators will be able to toggle things like auto-replies from their AI and dictate which specific accounts it’s allowed to interact with.
AI Studio also allows for the creation of totally new AI characters, similar to Character.AI. You will be able to try AI characters made by others as well, similar to GPT store.
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Canva acquires Leonardo.ai to boost its generative AI efforts
Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content startup, to enhance its AI technology. Leonardo.ai, founded in 2022 and known for its advanced user control in AI art creation, will continue operating independently but benefit from Canva’s resources. All 120 employees, including the executive team, will join Canva.
The acquisition aims to integrate Leonardo’s technology into Canva’s Magic Studio suite, expanding its generative AI capabilities. Leonardo.ai is Canva’s eighth acquisition overall and its second acquisition of the year.
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Canva has acquired Leonardo.ai, a generative AI content startup, to enhance its AI technology. Leonardo.ai, founded in 2022 and known for its advanced user control in AI art creation, will continue operating independently but benefit from Canva’s resources. All 120 employees, including the executive team, will join Canva.
The acquisition aims to integrate Leonardo’s technology into Canva’s Magic Studio suite, expanding its generative AI capabilities. Leonardo.ai is Canva’s eighth acquisition overall and its second acquisition of the year.
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MapMyIndia accuses Ola Electric of copying data; sends legal notice
CE Info Systems (MapMyIndia) has sent a legal notice to Ola Electric for allegedly copying the former’s data as Ola launched its own mapping service in India.
MapMyIndia accused Ola of violating their 2021 license agreement by attempting to reverse engineer or copy the source code from MapMyIndia's API. MapMyIndia alleged that Ola Electric improperly cached and saved their data for use in Ola Maps.
The Delhi-based company warned that it will pursue both civil and criminal legal actions against Ola Electric for these infringements.
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CE Info Systems (MapMyIndia) has sent a legal notice to Ola Electric for allegedly copying the former’s data as Ola launched its own mapping service in India.
MapMyIndia accused Ola of violating their 2021 license agreement by attempting to reverse engineer or copy the source code from MapMyIndia's API. MapMyIndia alleged that Ola Electric improperly cached and saved their data for use in Ola Maps.
The Delhi-based company warned that it will pursue both civil and criminal legal actions against Ola Electric for these infringements.
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Firefox and Meta develop a mechanism that promises to keep the user's data private in an unyielding ad world
Mozilla recently received backlash after shipping an experimental feature — Privacy-preserving attribution, enabled by default, which collects data for advertisers, in Firefox 128.
It aims to balance advertiser needs and user privacy. Mozilla is collaborating with Meta on the project to ensure it meets both privacy standards and advertiser utility.
The development, ongoing for several years, utilizes a secure multi-party computation (MPC) system called DAP/Prio. Its privacy properties have been analyzed to identify loopholes. Currently, the prototype is limited to a few test sites and only functions in Firefox.
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Mozilla recently received backlash after shipping an experimental feature — Privacy-preserving attribution, enabled by default, which collects data for advertisers, in Firefox 128.
It aims to balance advertiser needs and user privacy. Mozilla is collaborating with Meta on the project to ensure it meets both privacy standards and advertiser utility.
The development, ongoing for several years, utilizes a secure multi-party computation (MPC) system called DAP/Prio. Its privacy properties have been analyzed to identify loopholes. Currently, the prototype is limited to a few test sites and only functions in Firefox.
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Spotify expands lyrics access for free users
In May, Spotify limited free users to viewing lyrics for only three songs per month to encourage subscriptions. After numerous complaints, Spotify is now increasing this limit, allowing more free users to see lyrics globally. The exact new limit wasn't disclosed but is expected to be higher.
The paywall for lyrics, tested since September 2023, didn't significantly boost paid subscriptions. In Q2 2024, Spotify reported 626 million monthly active users, including 246 million premium subscribers.
[From 9to5Google] The new monthly limit is higher than anyone would ever reach, and higher than any single user has even neared.
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In May, Spotify limited free users to viewing lyrics for only three songs per month to encourage subscriptions. After numerous complaints, Spotify is now increasing this limit, allowing more free users to see lyrics globally. The exact new limit wasn't disclosed but is expected to be higher.
The paywall for lyrics, tested since September 2023, didn't significantly boost paid subscriptions. In Q2 2024, Spotify reported 626 million monthly active users, including 246 million premium subscribers.
[From 9to5Google] The new monthly limit is higher than anyone would ever reach, and higher than any single user has even neared.
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GrapheneOS may take legal action against Google regarding Play Integrity API
- Shawn Willden (X)
GrapheneOS users found that Authy, a 2FA manager, won't work on their devices due to Play Integrity, which verifies Android device security. GrapheneOS, which doesn’t include Play Services by default, allows users to install a sandboxed version.
GrapheneOS criticized LineageOS for disabling verified boot and reducing security, leading to misconceptions about custom ROMs.
Most certified Android devices don't comply with Google's standards. Play Integrity API lacks a minimum security patch level, and most apps using it have weak software-based checks that attackers can easily bypass.
The project plans to take legal action and has begun discussions with regulators.
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If it's not an official OS, we have to assume it's bad.
- Shawn Willden (X)
GrapheneOS users found that Authy, a 2FA manager, won't work on their devices due to Play Integrity, which verifies Android device security. GrapheneOS, which doesn’t include Play Services by default, allows users to install a sandboxed version.
GrapheneOS criticized LineageOS for disabling verified boot and reducing security, leading to misconceptions about custom ROMs.
Most certified Android devices don't comply with Google's standards. Play Integrity API lacks a minimum security patch level, and most apps using it have weak software-based checks that attackers can easily bypass.
The project plans to take legal action and has begun discussions with regulators.
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DuckDuckGo blocked in Indonesia over NSFW, gambling search results
DuckDuckGo has been blocked in Indonesia due to complaints about pornographic and online gambling content in its search results. This reflects Indonesia's, a Muslim country's cultural and religious norms, where gambling is prohibited and porn is viewed as morally unacceptable. Google Search remains accessible.
Indonesians are turning to VPNs to bypass restrictions. However, the government plans to block free VPNs, making accessing blocked sites costly.
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DuckDuckGo has been blocked in Indonesia due to complaints about pornographic and online gambling content in its search results. This reflects Indonesia's, a Muslim country's cultural and religious norms, where gambling is prohibited and porn is viewed as morally unacceptable. Google Search remains accessible.
Indonesians are turning to VPNs to bypass restrictions. However, the government plans to block free VPNs, making accessing blocked sites costly.
Yesterday, Mr. Hokky (Ministry's Director General of Informatics Applications) had a meeting with Mr. Wayan (Ministry's Director General of Postal and Information Technology Operations), and we will shut down free VPNs to reduce access to networks for the general public to curb the spread of online gambling.
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Turkey blocks access to Instagram for failure to comply with laws
Turkey blocked access to Instagram on Friday after the platform failed to comply with the country's laws and regulations. The ban was implemented following accusations from Fahrettin Altun, Turkey's presidency communications director, that Instagram blocked condolence posts after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.
Turkey's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, stated that the ban would be lifted if Instagram complied with the law.
The decision was announced by Turkey's Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK).
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Turkey blocked access to Instagram on Friday after the platform failed to comply with the country's laws and regulations. The ban was implemented following accusations from Fahrettin Altun, Turkey's presidency communications director, that Instagram blocked condolence posts after the assassination of Ismail Haniyeh.
Turkey's Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure, Abdulkadir Uraloglu, stated that the ban would be lifted if Instagram complied with the law.
The decision was announced by Turkey's Information Technologies and Communication Authority (BTK).
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Google Chrome warns uBlock Origin may soon be disabled
Google Chrome is encouraging uBlock Origin users to switch to other ad blockers as it phases out support for Manifest v2 (MV2) extensions in favor of Manifest v3 (MV3). Since uBlock Origin is an MV2 extension, users see warnings suggesting alternatives. uBlock Origin Lite (uBOL) is a pared-down MV3-compliant version.
Chrome will disable MV2 extensions over the coming months, with users directed to MV3 alternatives. Enterprises using the ExtensionManifestV2Availability policy are exempt until June 2025.
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Google Chrome is encouraging uBlock Origin users to switch to other ad blockers as it phases out support for Manifest v2 (MV2) extensions in favor of Manifest v3 (MV3). Since uBlock Origin is an MV2 extension, users see warnings suggesting alternatives. uBlock Origin Lite (uBOL) is a pared-down MV3-compliant version.
Chrome will disable MV2 extensions over the coming months, with users directed to MV3 alternatives. Enterprises using the ExtensionManifestV2Availability policy are exempt until June 2025.
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Internet Archive "Glitch" Causes Massive User Data Loss
The Internet Archive recently experienced a significant "glitch" resulting in the deletion of numerous user accounts and years of associated data. This issue, occurring around mid-July, has affected accounts dating back to at least 2015.
The organization has not reached out to affected users, instead relying on them to create new accounts. Only uploads are being silently relinked, and only if the new account uses the same email as the old one. The extent of the data loss and number of affected accounts is currently unknown.
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The Internet Archive recently experienced a significant "glitch" resulting in the deletion of numerous user accounts and years of associated data. This issue, occurring around mid-July, has affected accounts dating back to at least 2015.
The organization has not reached out to affected users, instead relying on them to create new accounts. Only uploads are being silently relinked, and only if the new account uses the same email as the old one. The extent of the data loss and number of affected accounts is currently unknown.
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Game Informer is shutting down
Game Informer, a prominent video game magazine, is shutting down after 33 years, with its entire staff laid off. The magazine, owned by GameStop, announced the closure without specifying reasons, though GameStop's CEO had previously emphasized cost-cutting. The magazine had recently offered direct subscriptions, but industry-wide challenges impacted its sustainability. Game Informer expressed gratitude to its readers and bid farewell with a heartfelt message.
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Game Informer, a prominent video game magazine, is shutting down after 33 years, with its entire staff laid off. The magazine, owned by GameStop, announced the closure without specifying reasons, though GameStop's CEO had previously emphasized cost-cutting. The magazine had recently offered direct subscriptions, but industry-wide challenges impacted its sustainability. Game Informer expressed gratitude to its readers and bid farewell with a heartfelt message.
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GitHub Roaster: Roast a GitHub Profile
GitHub Roaster is a fun web app designed to roast GitHub profiles. All you have to do is enter your username, and it will generate a pretty funny and I'd say, a pretty accurate roast. Currently, it's running using GPT-4o-mini because it is way cheaper than GPT-4o.
This has been developed by Rubi, the developer of Lokal.so.
Share your profile's roasts in the comments!
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GitHub Roaster is a fun web app designed to roast GitHub profiles. All you have to do is enter your username, and it will generate a pretty funny and I'd say, a pretty accurate roast. Currently, it's running using GPT-4o-mini because it is way cheaper than GPT-4o.
This has been developed by Rubi, the developer of Lokal.so.
Share your profile's roasts in the comments!
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Using Your Kindle as an E-Ink Monitor
Adhityaa turned his Kindle into an e-ink monitor, achieving 3-4 fps on a Paperwhite 3. Here’s a quick guide:
1. Jailbreak your Kindle, you can follow the instructions from the LanguageBreak thread.
2. Write a program to receive files on port 8000 and then invoke
3. Use
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Adhityaa turned his Kindle into an e-ink monitor, achieving 3-4 fps on a Paperwhite 3. Here’s a quick guide:
1. Jailbreak your Kindle, you can follow the instructions from the LanguageBreak thread.
2. Write a program to receive files on port 8000 and then invoke
eips to draw the images on the screen. He had written a Go program but lost the source code. [Eips Wiki]3. Use
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Praise Me - Opposite Of Github Roaster
Praise Me is similar to the GitHub roaster, but instead of roasting, it praises you! Simply enter your username, and it will generate a series of flattering and amusing compliments. It is powered by Llama 3.1 70b and fly.io gpus.
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Praise Me is similar to the GitHub roaster, but instead of roasting, it praises you! Simply enter your username, and it will generate a series of flattering and amusing compliments. It is powered by Llama 3.1 70b and fly.io gpus.
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Flipkart Launches 10-Minute Delivery Service in India
Walmart-owned Flipkart has entered India's quick commerce market with "Flipkart Minutes," offering 10-15 minute deliveries in parts of Bengaluru. The service provides a wide range of items from groceries to smartphones, with free delivery on orders over Rs 100 ($1.2). This move puts Flipkart in direct competition with established players like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart in the fast-growing sector.
Analysts view the quick commerce market positively, with Blinkit's valuation reportedly surpassing its parent company Zomato's food delivery operations.
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Walmart-owned Flipkart has entered India's quick commerce market with "Flipkart Minutes," offering 10-15 minute deliveries in parts of Bengaluru. The service provides a wide range of items from groceries to smartphones, with free delivery on orders over Rs 100 ($1.2). This move puts Flipkart in direct competition with established players like Blinkit, Zepto, and Swiggy Instamart in the fast-growing sector.
Analysts view the quick commerce market positively, with Blinkit's valuation reportedly surpassing its parent company Zomato's food delivery operations.
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