Baidu Warns of Fake Ernie Bot Apps, Takes Legal Action Against Apple
Baidu has issued a statement clarifying that there is currently no official app available for its AI chatbot Ernie Bot. Any Ernie apps seen on the App Store or other app stores before the company's official announcement are fake.
Bitcoin's Creator Craig Wright Accuses Apple of Copyright Breach
Self-proclaimed "creator of Bitcoin," Craig Wright, has suggested that Apple is in breach of copyright for storing the Bitcoin white paper on its computers.
Self-Proclaimed Satoshi Craig Wright Targets Apple for Allegedly Breaching Copyright with Bitcoin White Paper
Self-proclaimed Satoshi, Craig Wright, is targeting Apple for allegedly breaching copyright with the Bitcoin white paper. The discovery was initially made by tech blogger Andy Baio, who found that a copy of the white paper has been secretly embedded in Apple's macOS since the Mojave version in 2018.
Apple's Hidden Bitcoin White Paper the Latest in a Long List of Easter Eggs
An innocuous file named "simpledoc.pdf" that is included as part of the Apple operating system MacOS contains a copy of the foundational text of Bitcoin, written by pseudonymous founder Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008, blogger Andy Baio has recently revealed.
Where to Find the Bitcoin White Paper on Your Apple Computer
The Bitcoin white paper has been discovered hidden deep inside Apple’s system files for machines running macOS Catalina or later.
Apple’s Foray Into the Metaverse Sparks Speculation
Apple's entry into the metaverse has sparked discussions, and the programming and software development communities are in a wait-and-watch mode regarding the company's genuine ambitions for joining the virtual world. Rumors suggest that Apple may be sending goggles at its Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2023, which would allow content creators to participate in the creation of creative content using the newly introduced technology. Tim Cook, the CEO of Apple, has refrained from throwing any light on the Apple eyewear and has only mentioned his inclination towards technology. The strategy of Meta, formerly Facebook, is viewed as creating an all-encompassing, digitally formatted Facebook, while Apple's strategy first involves selling high-end, premium devices. Analysts believe that everyone is waiting and watching to see what Apple will do in the metaverse.
Government Requests for User Data From Big Tech Increased by 25%: Data
Requests for personal user data from global governments are on the rise, according to a study by Surfshark. The study, which focused on the period between 2013 to 2021, found that there was a year-over-year increase of 38% in 2020 and 25% in 2021. Meta had the most accounts of interest from authorities, with two out of five accounts hosted by Meta being requested over the study period. Apple had the fewest with just 416,000 requested accounts from global authorities. The US requested more than double the accounts per 100,000 users than all countries in the EU combined. The rate of disclosure of user data by tech companies has also increased by nearly 71%, with Apple leading the pack in disclosing such information. The study suggests that data requests are often related to criminal investigations or civil or administrative cases requiring digital data. The rise in data requests has prompted concerns from civil society organizations about encouraging surveillance techniques.
Apple Introduces Apple Pay Later to Allow Consumers to Pay for Purchases Over Time
Apple today introduced Apple Pay Later in the U.S. Designed with users’ financial health in mind, Apple Pay Later allows users to split purchases into four payments, spread over six weeks with no interest and no fees. Users can easily track, manage, and repay their Apple Pay Later loans in one convenient location in Apple Wallet.
Absorb for Adoption — How Infamous 30% Apple Cut Affects iOS NFT Apps
Apple’s continued enforcement of in-app purchases to sell services remains a trade-off for NFT applications looking to tap into the convenience of streamlined in-app purchases for iPhone users and a massive user base around the world.
Humans Will Not Be Able to Enjoy the AI Experience for More Than an Hour, Says Apple Cofounder Steve Wozniak
Steve Wozniak, the Apple cofounder, is not too pleased with the much talked about future of Metaverse, or rather the future in Metaverse!
