Apple is developing an automatic iPhone lock feature to deter snatch thieves

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Apple is developing a new security feature that will automatically lock an iPhone if it’s taken out of a user’s hand, building on its existing anti-theft measures to deter tech thieves. The American tech giant has continued to make upgrades to its smartphone security ecosystem, including remote monitoring, remote-locking capabilities and strict anti-theft protocols designed …

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AI upgrades, security flaws and SpaceX’s record IPO define Tech-Tech Republic Week

AI upgrades, security flaws and SpaceX's record IPO define Tech-Tech Republic Week

AI moved closer to the device, workflow and boardroom this week, with OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, Anthropic, Nvidia and Zoom promoting better assistants and on-device tools, while security researchers found new ways to sidestep those same systems. Add in major Android and web server flaws, AI-enabled scams, and SpaceX’s record IPO plans, and the message was …

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