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The Case for Informed Consent in the Era of Artificial Intelligence

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  Let us talk about algorithmic consent. Why something called “informed consent” holds great value in a world where artificial intelligence is growing in significance and is looking to impact everything that exists.  Well, for the firsts, we should know that consent is a fundamental constituent of privacy as far as AI applications are concerned. While you might be already familiar with the term “consent” and its prosaic use in everyday life, however, the term consent is a lot more subtle and nuanced when we consider it from a technological perspective, and it is certainly a lot layered than merely “accepting all cookies.”  There has been a lot of talk about privacy lately, and the debate has only intensified, and the users are now a lot more careful with the kind of data that they share online and how app developers and social media sites can illegally track their activity using that information for digital marketing and targeted ads purposes. All the industries have witn...

Twitch Launches ‘Hot Tubs’ Category

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   Twitch launches a dedicated category for hot tubs post receiving pushback through advertisers and audiences. Pushback says how the trend took over the platform. The new “Hot Tubs, Pools, and Beaches” category is meant to allow the creators to stream whatever they want. Also, providing Twitch advertisers a simple way to inhibit ads from running on streams that they don’t allow to. Before this week, Twitch drew back advertising from a few hot tub creators without any warning. In a statement, Twitch said that was a mistake. They said, “We did not inform impacted streamers at the time, and we should have our streamers’ trust on us.” Twitch added the ads were temporarily stopped at advertisers’ request and that it’s now working. Now, individual creators can “restore ads appropriately.” In specific, the ad suspension impacted Amouranth, one of the biggest streamers of the platform. Her Twitch channel is now playing ads again. However, it seems her hot tub streams have b...

Tips to Activate Google DVD Screensaver Easter Egg

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   Google has always been a step further when it comes to adding attractive Easter eggs on the Search page. This time the easter eggs are inspired by the DVD screensaver theme. However, it is distinct from the website that focuses on the moving DVD logo but not completely different from your expectations with such a logo. According to an Engineer at Google, it seems like people might finally view the logo hit the corner of the screen by the new easter egg. If you search for DVD Screensaver and wait for some time, the Google logo will displace itself from the top left corner of the search page and start rolling out across the screen. Here are some tips on how to find the recently hidden treat in Search. Google has the new DVD screensaver Easter egg available to make a difference on the Search page. Google isn’t a newcomer to Easter eggs generally, and although a few were released several years ago and have since evanesced, others have stayed there online and are still...

Apple Return Policy: Everything You Need To Know

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  Having a complete understanding of Apple’s return policy will help you understand how long you have to return to an Apple product before you purchase it and the company’s return policy in general. Apple allows its users to return products that they have purchased directly online or any Apple Store, including Apple Watch, iPad, and iPhone models. These purchased products can be returned within a couple of weeks of purchasing. In general, any buyer purchasing an Apple device knows that what they will get in advance. Plus, it can be expected that every buyer is happy enough with their purchase. However, the buyers who are buying any Apple product for the first time or buying for someone else should understand the beautiful points of Apple’s return policy. Millions of users use Apple products in their everyday life. When it comes to buying a new Apple device, it simply means for the existing Apple device users to upgrade it. Whether it is switching to an M1 MacBook or updating to a n...

Solved: Computer Automatically Goes to BIOS on Startup

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  You turn on your computer and automatically redirect to the BIOS menu instead of the typical startup process. If this happens to you, you could get frustrated and annoyed as you won’t be able to access your computer in the usual way. Some users have also reported that their computer is stuck in the BIOS menu loop, and whenever they start their computer, they stumble upon the BIOS. If you also get into the BIOS on your computer repeatedly, you are facing the Windows boot problem, but you can fix it using the troubleshooting guide on this page.  If the computer automatically takes you to the BIOS menu even after trying to fix it, it could be a hardware glitch. It could be possible that your computer’s hardware connections are not correctly configured. Did you try to clean your computer yourself? Have you recently played with the wire connections on your computer? We ask these questions since incorrect hardware connections can cause your computer to be stuck in the BIOS loop....

Advertisement Supported HBO Max Arrives in June at Less Expensive $10 per Month

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  At $14.99 each month, HBO Max is one of the more costly real-time features, however, WarnerMedia reported a month ago that the cost is set to fall in case you’re willing to watch advertisements. We don’t have official confirmation with regards to the lower value point yet, however, it’s believed to be $9.99. As CNBC reports, “individuals acquainted with the matter” have expressed that when HBO Max with advertisements launches in June, it will be offered for $9.99, making it $4 less expensive than the Netflix standard arrangement, and $3 less expensive than Amazon Prime Video (paid month to month). That is absolutely going to be enticing for any individual who shrugs off the current $15 cost, yet how obtrusive the advertisements are will decide whether it merits saving $5 per month. The large draw of HBO Max is its colossal index of famous shows yet in addition the guarantee of all Warner Bros. 2021 motion pictures being distinguishable around the same time as the dramatic deliver...

Sharp Launches World’s First 1-Inch Camera Sensor Smartphone

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  Camera phones have made photography easy and accessible for all. Triple and quad cameras are now outdated kind of stuff, technology believes in fast updating and changing itself with the help of innovation and creativity. People who always look at camera features while buying a phone can flaunt a new camera phone segment. Japanese smartphone maker Sharp has launched a smartphone that features a 1-inch camera sensor, which is a surprise for camera phone lovers. Launched under the name Sharp Aquos R6, the smartphone has been in the news not only for its camera sensors but also because of its special features. The Sharp Aquos R6 features an ultrasonic fingerprint scanner that claims the best security. It also has two finger unlocking feature support and a 5000mAh battery. Sharp is getting the attention of the entire tech world with the release of their latest smartphone. Sharp Aquos R6 is the latest smartphone that has been announced by the company and is soon going to be released. ...

Microsoft Is Not Launching 10x Operating System

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  Microsoft has confirmed that it is not going to release a lightweight and simplified Windows 10X operating system, which means the hope of users is getting towards an end. Built as an opponent to the Chrome OS, the 10X operating system was presumed to come along with new dual-screen devices like the Surface Neo before the pandemic hit the world, but now the news is validated that Microsoft is in no mood to launch 10X. “Alternately bringing a product called Windows 10X to market in 2021 like we originally signified, that we are leveraging learnings from our journey thus far and stimulating the alliance of key foundational 10X technology into other elements of Windows and products at the company,” stated John Cable, head of Windows servicing and delivery, in a blog post on Tuesday. Microsoft said that its teams proceed to invest in areas where the 10X technology will help meet its user needs as well as evaluate technology experiences both in software and hardware that will be usefu...

The Falcon & Winter Soldier TV Series is as Powerful as a Film

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  Marvel’s stunning TV show, the Falcon and the Winter Soldier, is here, and we will talk about it in this article. This new program brings Marvel cinematic universe’s one of the most underrated superheroes into the spotlight. It is a big-budget TV show from the Marvel cinematic universe, and it is available on Disney Plus. We have seen Sam Wilson and Bucky Barnes in Captain America movies, but these movies don’t provide much information. We know about them that Bucky Barnes and Sam Wilson are Captain America’s oldest and best friends. We know about their personality and history to a minimal extent. However, after watching this show, you will learn both characters pretty well. Let’s talk about Bucky Barnes as you don’t know much about him rather than Hydra’s executioner. Although we don’t know about him very much personally, like what kind of person he is, his hobbies, and all that. When we talk about the Falcon, also known as Sam Wilson, we know he is one of the elite military sol...

PUBG – The Controversial Game is Back After Ban in 10 Countries

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  The teaser of the Battlegrounds Mobile India has arrived, and now the players are awaiting its launch date, but the company is yet to announce the launch date of the mobile game. The game is coming up with Krafton, who has the PUBG rights.  PUBG mobile in India was banned in September last year, after which all attempts to return the game have failed. Krafton will soon launch its new game in India, but its launch date is yet to be announced. The Eclipse connection According to reports, Battlegrounds Mobile India (PUBG) could launch on June 10, and there is a theory behind its launch date. Like the other fan theories, the Battlegrounds Mobile India launch date has been gauged from the new poster of the game. Crafton recently posted a picture on the Facebook page of the upcoming game. The PUBG fans believe that the sun is hidden behind the helmet, heading towards the solar eclipse. Since the next solar eclipse is on June 10, Battlegrounds Mobile India may launch on June 10. Ac...