Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 6/9- 6/15

Apple unveils "Apple Intelligence" at WWDC 2024, partnering with OpenAI

Microsoft backtracks on controversial "Recall" feature for Copilot+ PCs

Microsoft unveils new Xbox Series X|S options for Holiday 2024

Skylum takes mobile editing to the next level with iPhone-friendly Luminar Mobile

AirPods get smarter with head nod controls, enhanced call quality, and spatial audio for gaming

Beyond the Calculator: iPadOS 18 gets powerful productivity features

iOS 18: A major leap in personalization and power

Insta360 GO 3S: Tiny camera, big upgrades

Google Meet gets a Material You makeover

ASUS ROG Project Dali: A glimpse into the colourful future of laptops

MSI Claw 8 AI Plus launches with Lunar Lake CPU and bigger battery

ADATA unveils XPG Nia modular handheld gaming PC concept

Microsoft backtracks on controversial "Recall" feature for Copilot+ PCs

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Microsoft is making significant changes to its "Recall" feature after concerns were raised about user privacy. Announced as a way to enhance productivity by capturing screenshots of user activity, Recall was met with criticism for potentially creating a trove of sensitive data vulnerable to misuse.

The Information Commissioner's Office (ICO), the UK's data watchdog, even launched inquiries into the feature. Microsoft has responded by making Recall opt-in, meaning it will be off by default, and users must explicitly choose to activate it.

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Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup - 6/2- 6/8

Airbnb partners with ChargePoint to electrify rentals, offering hosts discounts on charging stations

Android 14 Beta unveils ‘Find My Remote’ feature for Google TV

Get ready for WWDC 2024 with the updated Apple Developer App

Apple's iPhone 16 Pro poised to break bezel barrier

Meta Connect 2024 dates announced

Samsung strikes first in the smart ring patent battle against Oura

Apple commits to minimum 5-year security updates for iPhones

Humane AI Pin's charging case poses fire risk

Adobe Terms of Use update raises privacy concerns

HiFi revival: Wilson Audio's WATT/Puppy returns

Adobe Terms of Use update raises privacy concerns

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Many Adobe Creative Cloud users were surprised by a recent update to the Terms of Use (TOU) that requires them to agree before accessing their applications. While Adobe assures users that their practices haven't changed, the new wording sparked concerns about privacy and data access.

The update clarifies situations where Adobe can access user content, but the language is broad and lacks transparency. Users worry that Adobe can now access and analyze all their work files, potentially violating confidentiality agreements and raising privacy issues.

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