Robocalls that use AI-generated voices get a step closer to being outlawed https://ift.tt/dMVs0BR

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• AI is being used by scammers to mimic the voices of loved ones, people in power, and more.
• The FCC proposes that robocalls that use AI-generated voices be made fundamentally illegal.
• The move will make it easier to charge the people behind the calls.

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Ever since AI became a hot topic in the industry, people have been coming up with different ways to use the technology. Unfortunately, this has also led to fraudsters using AI to scam victims out of money or information. For example, the number of robocall scams that use AI to mimic the voices of others has exploded in recent years. Fortunately, there are features like Samsung Smart Call that block robocalls. But for the ones that find a way through, it looks like the FCC is making a move to end the threat of robocalls that use AI-generated voices.

According to TechCrunch, the FCC is proposing to make it fundamentally illegal for robocalls to use voice cloning AI. The goal is to make it easier to charge the individuals who are behind the scams.

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Microsoft Edge for Android quietly adds extension support https://ift.tt/sxcKT0N

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• The latest pre-release version of the Microsoft Edge browser for Android has added support for extensions.
• There are currently three available extensions in the “Extensions Beta” page.
• It’s unknown when extensions will be enabled in the stable version of the browser.

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Although Chrome tends to be the go-to browser for most people on Android, Microsoft may add something to the mobile version of Edge that could win people over. Microsoft Edge for Android looks to be gaining support for extensions.

On X (formerly Twitter), user Leopeva64 shared a group of images that show support for extensions in the pre-release build of Edge version 123. The feature appears to be hidden behind a flag and needs to be enabled first in order to use it.

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Make the big game bigger with $200 off the Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen https://ift.tt/SQErl1T

Whether you’re preparing the perfect Superbowl viewing experience or want to enhance your game-binging sessions, the Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen with Gaming Hub makes a fantastic addition to your setup. It’s not cheap at a $800 retail price, but there’s a rare 25% discount on the high-end portable smart projector right now.

Samsung Freestyle 2nd Gen for $599.99 ($200 off)

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Google Photos set to get a new ‘My Week’ feature (APK teardown) https://ift.tt/XuaOcrS

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• Strings of code in the latest version of Google Photos suggest a “My Week” feature may be coming.
• My Week appears to let users share highlights of their week with invitees.
• Users will be able to pick what photos are included in the highlights.

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Have you ever wished you could automatically share the best moments of your week with your family and friends? An APK teardown of the Google Photos app suggests the firm may be working on a feature to automatically share those weekly highlights.

If you use the Google Photos app, you may be aware of the Memories feature that organizes your photos and videos into a timeline of moments. These moments can be customized and shared with other people of your choosing. And it appears Google may be adding a new way to share these moments.

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Samsung update brings Google’s Quick Share, but only kind of https://ift.tt/VZouj2T

• Samsung is releasing an update to its Quick Share app on Galaxy devices.
• The update adds support for Google’s Nearby Share.
• Sharing with Nearby Share-enabled devices via Samsung’s Quick Share app doesn’t work yet.

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Every day, we’re getting that much closer to the moment when Samsung’s Quick Share and Google’s Nearby Share merge into a single file-sharing feature called Quick Share. It appears Samsung may have just taken the next step towards that future, or it may be more accurate to call it a half step.

According to Mishaal Rahman on Telegram, Samsung is in the process of rolling out an update to its Quick Share app. The update, which is being sent out to older Galaxy devices, reportedly brings Nearby Share support to Samsung’s solution. This version of the app already comes preloaded on the Galaxy S24 series.

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PSA: Today is your last chance to pre-order the Galaxy S24 series https://ift.tt/U9Xv5uK

Pre-orders for the Galaxy S24 series went live shortly after Galaxy Unpacked on January 17. If you haven’t already pre-ordered Samsung’s latest flagship, time is running out for you to take advantage of the benefits. In fact, pre-orders end tonight and availability opens up on January 31.

Of course, the main reason for pre-ordering is the benefits that come with it. For this launch, Samsung is offering a few nice perks you may be interested in, and we’ll list them right here.

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Android 15 prepares to let you share media audio to nearby devices https://ift.tt/3ypsJYV

• Auracast is a feature of the Bluetooth LE Audio standard that enables broadcasting audio to nearby devices.
• Android added basic support for Bluetooth LE Audio in Android 13, including support for starting and connecting to audio streams.
• Android 15 could get a dedicated page for audio sharing, signaling that Auracast could be a key feature of the new OS.

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Imagine you’re traveling with a group of friends, and you want to listen to some music together. Unless the app you’re using has a built-in social listening feature like Spotify, there’s no easy way to share the audio you’re listening to with everyone else in your group. That’s a problem that Auracast, a feature of the Bluetooth LE Audio standard, tries to solve. Auracast enables broadcasting audio to nearby devices using Bluetooth Low Energy without the hassle of pairing. However, the broadcaster and receiver devices must support Auracast for this feature to work.

Although Auracast was announced over a year and a half ago, there still aren’t many headsets on the market that support it. That could change in 2024, though, as many accessory makers are going to release new products that support Auracast now that most smartphones that are being released also support it. To prepare for these new devices, Google is preparing to add a dedicated “audio sharing” page in Android 15 that lets users share or connect to nearby LE Audio streams.

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