Android 17 Contains Runaway Apps
Android 17 introduces stricter per-app memory limits that can slow or terminate apps consuming excessive memory. The change is designed to protect overall device performance when one app becomes a memory hog.
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Avec AI Turns Email Deadlines Into Timely Reminders
Avec’s Never Forget Anything feature automatically detects deadlines in emails and sends reminders when they become relevant. Users do not need to configure each deadline manually.
Meta Ads Promoted a Political Deepfake Nudify App
Meta reportedly ran advertisements for an app that promised to digitally undress female politicians. One ad included a pornographic video featuring a deepfake closely resembling a US politician.
ICE Bans Meta Smart Glasses Over Privacy Risks
ICE has prohibited employees from using Meta smart glasses in federal workplaces because of privacy concerns. The move contrasts with DHS efforts to secure funding for purpose-built smart glasses that may support biometric identification during immigration enforcement.
Amazon Targets 500 Cities for Prime Air Drones
Amazon plans to expand Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 cities by 2026, representing a sixfold increase. The ambitious rollout comes amid safety incidents and continued federal scrutiny of autonomous delivery operations.
Shanghai Bets on AI Infrastructure and Blockchain
Shanghai has introduced a five-year plan to accelerate its digital economy and compete more effectively with Beijing and Shenzhen. The strategy emphasizes blockchain adoption across finance, shipping, logistics, and green industries, alongside stronger AI infrastructure.
Razor Lake May Bring Intel a Massive Cache Boost
Intel’s rumored Razor Lake mobile processors may introduce bLLC, enabling substantially larger cache pools for laptops. An early manufacturing claim has also reportedly shifted from TSMC N2X to the less clearly defined N2P V2 process.
Linkdaze Turns Calendars Into Household Hubs
Linkdaze is positioning its smart digital calendar as a tool for managing an entire household rather than simply tracking appointments. Its AI meal planner is included without requiring a paid subscription.
Smart Glasses Become Tools for School Bullying
Teens are reportedly using Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses to secretly record classmates and teachers at school. The harassment disproportionately targets girls, and some footage remained online until Futurism contacted Meta and TikTok.
Windows 11 Removes Drag Tray
Microsoft is removing Windows 11’s Drag Tray file-sharing overlay after users reported that it interfered with normal drag-and-drop actions. The change responds directly to usability complaints about the feature.