Google is deleting users’ previously visited locations, following through on a promise to reduce the amount of personal data it stores. The company’s “timeline” feature, formerly known as Location History, will continue to work for those who choose to use it, but the data will be saved locally on the user’s own devices, rather than … Read more
In the late 20th century, a search engine revolutionized the way we find information online by indexing the open, decentralized web. However, over time, ads have become more prevalent and harder to distinguish from content, leading to a contaminated online landscape filled with SEO-optimized websites bombarding users with ads. With the rise of AI technology, … Read more
A recent update to Windows 11, known as 24H2, comes with fixes, changes, and new features. However, it also means saying goodbye to some familiar components that have been part of the operating system for years. Microsoft has announced the removal of three apps – WordPad, Cortana, and Tips. WordPad, a lightweight word processor, is … Read more
Several options exist on Android for AI-powered removal of objects from photos, including Google’s Magic Eraser in Google Photos, Adobe’s Generative removal powered by Firefly, and Samsung’s Object Eraser in its Gallery app. The aim of these tools is to eliminate unwanted people and objects from images, but which one performs better? To determine this, … Read more