Google Now Allows Android Users To Find Unknown Bluetooth Trackers – DTH
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Google is adding two new features: 'Temporarily pause location' to handle unknown tracker notifications, and 'Find Nearby' to pinpoint the location of an unknown tracker using Bluetooth.
How does the 'Find Nearby' feature work for unknown Bluetooth trackers?
When an unknown tracker is detected, users can click on the notification to see a map of its last known location. The feature connects the phone to the tracker via Bluetooth and displays a shape that fills as the user gets closer, helping to locate it.
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Telefónica will pre-install the Epic Games Store on all new compatible Android phones it sells, including Samsung devices, as part of a partnership to bring the store and Fortnite to millions of users in the UK, Spain, Germany, and Latin America.
Why is Hyundai's electric air taxi startup, SuperNow, moving its headquarters?
SuperNow is relocating its headquarters to California to enhance collaboration and communication across teams, while the D.C. office will remain a hub for policy and regulatory efforts.
What new feature does iOS 18.2 bring for iPhone 16 Pro users?
iOS 18.2 allows iPhone 16 Pro users to record vocals while listening to an instrumental track without headphones, using advanced processing and machine learning to isolate vocals.
What is Harvard University's new data set about?
Harvard has released a data set containing nearly 1 million public domain books, funded by Microsoft and OpenAI, to serve as a resource for training large language models or other AI tools.
What concerns does the ACLU have about AI in police reports?
The ACLU warns that AI used in creating police reports can be quirky, unreliable, prone to errors, and biased, potentially affecting evidence and court cases.
What change did Microsoft make to Skype services?
Microsoft has stopped allowing users to buy Skype phone numbers or top up accounts with credit, instead pushing for monthly subscriptions for Skype-to-phone plans.
- Android users can now locate unknown Bluetooth trackers.
- New features include temporarily pausing location and 'Find Nearby' to pinpoint the tracker.
- Google ensures the tracker owner isn't notified.
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