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Instagram is testing the possibility of displaying only posts from verified users

As revealed yesterday, Meta is testing a system where Instagram users have the option to view only posts from verified accounts. However, to access these posts, users themselves must also be verified. Certainly, Mark Zuckerberg’s company’s app is in the midst of significant changes, as demonstrated by their recent introduction of broadcast channels, one of their most recent updates.

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This is entirely official, although details about how they are conducting this test and how many users currently have access to it have not been disclosed. Nevertheless, this measure was announced by Instagram’s CEO, Adam Mosseri, through Instagram Threads. It’s worth mentioning that this addition will apply to both Instagram and Threads.

This way, you will be able to see only posts from verified users on Instagram

Surely, this decision reminds you of what X (formerly Twitter) is already doing, and rightfully so. What Meta intends to do is introduce a new option that will allow us to view only posts from verified users in a specific feed. With this new move, the company aims to curb the proliferation of bots and fake accounts, while also giving more visibility to businesses and content creators with verified accounts.

Certainly, these are the reasons presented to the public. However, the company also hopes to increase its profits with this change. This new addition on Instagram will operate between the “Following” and “Favorites” categories, enabling users to switch between verified and non-verified feeds.

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Undoubtedly, a move like this seemed only a matter of time, given that verified Instagram accounts were introduced and implemented quite some time ago. Everything indicates that the future of social media involves them becoming paid services, something Elon Musk already intends to do with X. We will see how this all unfolds, but it’s expected that over time, basic payment plans will emerge allowing users to do what they do now, but at a cost. Additionally, there might be more expensive plans offering various advantages to their customers.

Google now scans Android apps in real-time to prevent malware.

Through its security system, known as Play Protect, Google will start implementing new real-time scanning features in the system to make it more challenging for malicious Android apps that employ polymorphism. As a result, Android device users should be able to experience a significant reduction in malware infections in the system.

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Without a doubt, it’s a significant step for Google and Android. Furthermore, Google Play Protect evolves even further with this measure, now being a much more comprehensive service capable of providing an additional layer of security for devices using the mentioned operating system. It’s worth mentioning that this new real-time scanning feature of the service is already available in some countries around the world and will be gradually rolled out to the rest in the coming months.

Malicious apps will have a harder time from now on on Android

While apps from the Google Play Store usually don’t pose any threats to Android devices, the situation changes when it comes to external apps since they can easily be malicious and find ways to bypass security platforms. With these new features from Mountain View, this should change, at least to a great extent.

This new real-time scanning by Google Play Protect is effective for apps downloaded from the Play Store, Android’s app store, and APKs downloaded from external sources outside the mentioned system. When these malicious apps are installed on a mobile phone or tablet, they fetch additional code from an external resource, completing their functionality during the subsequent verification phase, where there is no way to stop them. Now, with the new features of Google’s service, behavioral signals from the apps can be extracted.

Those signals will be sent to the backend infrastructure of Play Protect, where they will undergo a very thorough analysis to determine how secure that application really is. Specifically, the company states the following: ‘Our security protections and machine learning algorithms learn from every app submitted to Google for review, and we analyze thousands of signals and compare the behavior of the apps.

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Therefore, this real-time scanning of Google’s security service for Android will make better use of static and dynamic analysis, as well as heuristics and machine learning, to identify patterns that may lead to malware. It is hoped that this measure will have a significant impact and succeed in reducing the amount of malware that infiltrates Android every day. However, just as security systems evolve, new techniques may also be employed to evade these systems.

DALL-E3 comes to ChatGPT, but only for paid version subscribers

Yesterday, OpenAI released some very interesting news for subscribers to ChatGPT Plus, the paid plan of the company’s well-known AI chatbot. To be precise, it was confirmed that these users, in addition to those with an enterprise subscription, could now access DALL-E3, something that had been previously announced a few weeks earlier.

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Through a press release, OpenAI stated that they have taken the necessary security measures to be able to give more users access to their new model of the well-known text-based image generator. In fact, this DALL-E3 has also been incorporated into Bing Chat and Bing Image Generator, offering many options to access it, even more than those interested in getting into ChatGPT.

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DALL-E3 allows the creation of images of all kinds from natural language instructions (prompts) within ChatGPT itself. One of the main new features of this new model, compared to the previous version, is that the interpretation of human body parts has been greatly improved. In fact, the intelligence of this service has improved in general with respect to DALL-E2, and longer and more descriptive prompts can now also be used to feed the imager.

These improvements, it seems, are possible thanks to its improved captioning technology, which is responsible for translating an input image into a textual description. In short, this DALL-E3 is now able to pay more attention to what users ask of it.

It is impossible not to mention the controversy of this type of generative AI, such as DALL-E, Midjourney or Stable Diffusion, since all of them have been in the focus of criticism since their beginnings. None of them has been free from copyright lawsuits and problems arising from some of the images generated with them, despite the fact that they have always tried to avoid this type of creations.

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At the time, after a series of very offensive images, Microsoft adjusted the guidelines to prevent this type of content in its search engine, but users ended up managing in different ways to avoid these blocks. Now, with DALL-E3 and its respective arrival to ChatGPT Plus, OpenAI has implemented a multi-level security system to prevent such images, as well as not allowing content to be generated in the style of live artists.

Amazon joins the trend: now you can log in without using a password

It seems inevitable that passkeys will eventually become integrated into our routine when accessing certain platforms. In that sense, Meta recently announced that WhatsApp has started using this new security standard, one that aims to eliminate passwords, at least as we know them today. Even more recently, Amazon has joined this new trend and now allows access to its accounts using the mentioned new method.

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As several media outlets have already reported, the web version of Amazon has started receiving passkeys so that users can configure this method as their new way of accessing the platform. It appears that by accessing the account information section and navigating to the login and security part, users can quickly and easily activate this secure method as a new configuration.

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Moreover, several media outlets have already indicated that we will be able to use Passkeys on various different devices, which is quite logical considering that this new method is based on biometrics. However, this new way of accessing Amazon does not apply to other services of the technology company, as it has been stated that it cannot be used for accessing Amazon Shopping or Prime Video for now, even if we have configured it previously from the web store. Therefore, for the mentioned two services of Jeff Bezos’ company, we will still have to enter the password whenever necessary, of course.

In fact, besides continuing to enter the password for the mentioned services, we also have to enter two-step verification codes, although this could be temporary. However, we will see if Passkeys are eventually implemented on Prime Video and Amazon Shopping, and if they do, it remains to be seen if they will still require us to enter the two-step verification code. Using passwords and these codes is indeed quite redundant at this point.

Nevertheless, it is highly likely that as the use of Passkeys to access Amazon and other platforms becomes more widespread, we may still have to enter a two-step verification code as well, considering that extra security is always welcome. In a statement shared with the media outlet TechCrunch, Amazon has stated that they are “in the early stages of adding support for passkey on Amazon.com” and will have “more to share soon.” Therefore, we can expect updates soon.

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With these Passkeys, as we mentioned, the first steps are taken to replace traditional passwords with our biometric data, whether it’s our fingerprint or face, in addition to using a PIN. With this new method, hackers will now find it much more difficult to steal our login credentials.

Amazon will pay over 1 billion dollars to Microsoft to license its cloud tools

It is quite evident that Microsoft and Amazon are competitors in the technology sector. In fact, Microsoft stated at one point that Jeff Bezos’ company is one of its top competitors in the gaming industry, something that needs to be taken with caution and looked at in very specific sectors, such as cloud gaming. Now, regarding something related to the cloud, there is recent news to discuss, as reported by Business Insider, about a significant deal between the two companies.

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Delving into the details, the report suggests that Microsoft will have Amazon as its next customer for its cloud-based productivity tools, Microsoft 365. This agreement would benefit a total of 1 million employees, including Amazon’s executives, who currently use a local version of Microsoft Office products.

Amazon is very close to becoming an enterprise customer of Microsoft

While the media is still awaiting more details about this potential large-scale agreement, several aspects have already come to light, including the cost of this corporate operation. It seems that this deal will exceed $1 billion, an amount Amazon will have to pay to Microsoft over the next 5 years, at least as indicated in the report. Additionally, it’s mentioned that Bezos’ company could start configuring the new system in November.

This news is quite intriguing, considering there were reports that Amazon was hesitant to use Microsoft’s cloud-based tools due to the rivalry between Azure and AWS. Now, it appears that both companies are on the verge of reaching an agreement worth over $1 billion for Amazon to become a client of Microsoft in the realm of enterprise management.

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As mentioned, there isn’t much more information to share about the agreement for now. However, it seems to be a matter of time before more details are revealed, confirming this significant deal between two tech giants.

Microsoft Teams users will be able to see detailed attendance information for meetings

Microsoft announced yesterday that some Teams users can now enjoy new features that allow them to access a lot of relevant information about participation in the meetings conducted through the mentioned program. With these new measures, users can firsthand check the reactions and interactions generated during the specific meeting. However, as mentioned, this is only available to users of Microsoft Teams Public Preview and those using the Microsoft 365 version with a Premium license.

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Therefore, at this moment, only users of Teams Public Preview and the similar version of Microsoft 365 with a Premium license can use these new features. However, they can only access them through the Edge and Google Chrome browsers since they are available on the web version. But don’t worry too much, as Microsoft has confirmed that these new features will be implemented in the Windows and Mac apps “soon,” although an exact or approximate date has not been provided.

Microsoft Teams provides more details about meetings

Microsoft announced the news with the following message: “Attendance information is particularly useful for measuring interest in the topic discussed, as well as the suitability of the meeting format and structure. Meeting organizers can now collect and view participation data, such as total reactions, raised hands, cameras on, and more, in the Attendance tab after a meeting or webinar.”

These are new features, although they all fall under one umbrella. In other words, everything can be checked by simply going to the meeting you want to review and clicking on the ‘Chat’ panel, where you can view Attendance data for the specific meeting. This includes start time, end time, and average attendance duration. Additionally, you can also review the number of reactions, raised hands, the attendees who were muted at any point, and those who turned off their cameras, all accessible from the ‘Participation’ menu.

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However, the U.S. company has stated that if any of the attendees of the Teams meeting did not set up the ‘Attendance Report’ within the service itself, their data will not be displayed once the said meeting is concluded. That being said, it appears to be a matter of time before this addition is integrated into the Windows and Mac app, although it is expected to remain exclusive to Microsoft Teams Premium customers.

Opera One expands the use of its AI with new tools

The use of artificial intelligence is becoming increasingly common in our daily lives, whether it’s for entertainment or work. Ultimately, it’s something that is very much present in our society, and this is something that Opera is well aware of. By now, you may already know that the mentioned browser offers the ability to interact with its own artificial intelligence, Aria. Now, its developers have added new tools that make things even easier.

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In other words, Opera One now includes new features that will make it easier and simpler for users to interact with its mentioned AI. To begin with, the browser has received a new function that allows Aria to provide more refined answers to users’ questions. Additionally, it also allows users to select a part of that answer, in case it doesn’t suit their needs or is incorrect, and click on ‘Rephrase’ to have it corrected, while the AI retains the rest of the response as it was.

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On the other hand, now writing messages with certain graphical elements that make it easier for us to communicate what we want will be a fundamental task. In other words, you can now select the type of content you want to convey in your message, add a theme and context, choose a tone (formal, informal, neutral, academic, commercial, or humorous), and refine your style. You can even make the message be written using the specific style of the user in question.

In fact, this latest feature uses AI to emulate the user’s writing style. It does this by asking us to write a formal complaint letter, a product review, and a casual text message. With this, Aria can closely mimic the user’s writing style. Additionally, it now allows us to select the length of our text.

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It is expected that these won’t be the only features coming to Opera One, as it is evident that the commitment to AI will bring us more innovations soon. This is because Opera’s own product director stated the following with the arrival of the detailed update: ‘What people want is to create the content they need or get the best possible query results quickly, accurately, and with the least effort possible“.

Uber Eats is developing its own AI chatbot for placing orders

This might have slipped under the radar at the time, but it’s worth bringing up. As reported by Bloomberg, it appears that Uber Eats could be working on its own AI-powered chatbot. However, as of today, this has neither been confirmed nor denied, so it remains a highly intriguing rumor.

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With this alleged chatbot, Uber Eats would be providing an ideal tool for its users, as it would make recommendations and offer a much faster way to place orders. It seems that this feature would even inquire about the budget we have for our order and our dietary preferences to ensure the order is made in the best possible way.

Uber Eats could soon have its own AI-powered chatbot, as indicated by a report from Bloomberg

The discovery of this alleged Uber Eats chatbot, which was some time ago as mentioned earlier, was made by the developer Steve Moser. He found this supposed tool and its details in the code of Uber’s own application. Despite all these shared details, as we have already mentioned, this feature is neither confirmed nor does it have a release date.

Yes, this news as such is still unconfirmed. However, it’s also true that Uber’s CEO, Dara Khosrowshahi, previously hinted that the company was working on an AI chatbot. He didn’t share specific details about this tool, and it wasn’t mentioned that it was related to Uber Eats. Now, connecting the dots, everything points to these two pieces of news being closely related, as it stands.

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It’s worth mentioning that Khosrowshahi previously stated that Uber uses artificial intelligence for customers to connect with drivers and couriers for their services. So, it seems to be just a matter of time before the company introduces this new feature to its food delivery application, which makes sense considering the information we discussed earlier, indicating that they already use similar technology in other services. The remaining question to be answered is when they will implement it, given that, as a reminder, this news is from some time ago.

The Samsung Galaxy S24 will feature One UI 6.1 and will focus on AI

As many of you already know, the launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2024. However, while that is confirmed or not, details about these devices continue to emerge, and now we can talk about their strong emphasis on AI.

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It appears that this new range of phones will come with One UI 6.1 out of the box, which leads us to expect that these devices will feature many innovations centered around artificial intelligence, as suggested by the leaker Ice Universe. Therefore, it is quite probable that the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra (supposedly these will be the models released in the new series) will have the most significant AI update in the history of the Korean company.

Samsung is gearing up to launch the new Galaxy S24, which could be considered as ‘AI phones’

In fact, rumors suggest that the improvements will be quite significant and will change the functionality of the company’s upcoming smartphones. If all this information is true, it will highlight that one of the main selling points of the new Samsung Galaxy S24 will be AI. On the other hand, it will be quite interesting to see how these devices come with One UI 6.1.

To clarify, remember that One UI 6.0 is still in the beta testing phase, which has recently been made available for the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip5. There is currently no stable release date, but there is already talk about its next version, one that will be powered by AI, as it will be integrated into the system. Although not many details have been provided, the mentioned leaker has shared that the improvements provided by AI will be far ahead of Bixby.

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Clearly, we will have to wait until early 2024 to see if the new Samsung Galaxy S24 models arrive as indicated by the renowned leaker. This source even dares to claim that this new lineup will earn its models the moniker of ‘AI phones’.

The OnePlus Watch 2 will premiere in 2024

In the year 2021, the OnePlus Watch was released, and in 2022, the OnePlus Watch Nord was launched exclusively in India. Therefore, it was expected that in 2023, there would be updates regarding a new smartwatch model from the company that was set to hit the market during these months. While that hasn’t happened yet, it seems we won’t have to wait too long to discover a new OnePlus smartwatch.

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According to the informant Max Jambor on his X profile (formerly known as Twitter), the new OnePlus Watch 2 is planned for release in the year 2024, which is next year. Additionally, Jambor has shared some additional, albeit limited, details about this upcoming product from the renowned brand.

The OnePlus Watch 2 will arrive in 2024 with a round dial

It appears that the OnePlus Watch 2 will feature a round face, just like its predecessor, and it will be better than the original, at least according to the source that advanced the release window for this new smartwatch. It’s true that apart from confirming its 2024 release, not much else has been shared that we wouldn’t assume. Given the time gap between models, it was expected that this new smartwatch would be an improved version in every way.

In addition to what has already been mentioned about the highly anticipated OnePlus Watch 2, there isn’t much more to say because there is no further information available. We don’t even know if this new model will continue to use OnePlus Watch OS as its operating system, like the original, or if it will integrate Wear OS. However, it’s quite likely that this new smartwatch will use the latter system, especially considering that other brands like Oppo use it. As of today, both OnePlus and Oppo are essentially the same company.

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However it turns out, it’s advisable to stay tuned in the coming months, as we will likely receive more updates about this OnePlus Watch 2, which appears to be arriving in 2024.