Google tests AI for scam detection, raising privacy concerns

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Google is testing a new feature that uses artificial intelligence (AI) to detect scam calls in real-time. Announced at Google I/O, the feature would analyze phone conversations for patterns associated with scams and alert users when a scam is suspected.

During the demonstration, Google Vice President for Engineering Dave Burke received a call from someone impersonating a bank. His phone displayed a notification: "Likely scam: Banks will never ask you to move your money to keep it safe."

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YouTube considers 'Pause Ads'

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Get ready to be served ads even when you pause your video. YouTube is testing "pause ads" on some TV apps, where the video you're watching is shrunk to sit alongside an ad when you hit pause. This strategy, lauded by Google's Chief Business Officer Philipp Schindler, might see a wider rollout.

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Step into alternate realities: The interactive Marvel 'What If...?' on Apple Vision Pro

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Calling all Marvel fans with Apple Vision Pro! Dive into an all-new, interactive adventure with What If...? An Immersive Story, a bespoke mixed-reality experience coming exclusively to your headset. Inspired by the hit Disney+ show and comics, this story lets you explore alternate realities within the Marvel Universe.

"The animated series as well as the comic book has always been about looking over the horizon into realities that have yet to be conceived," Executive Producer Brad Winderbaum says in a statement.

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Xbox app gets more touch-friendly for Windows handhelds

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Microsoft continues to refine the Xbox app for Windows handheld devices like the ROG Ally. Last year's compact mode offered a UI optimized for smaller screens. Now, they're tackling navigation challenges with a controller or D-pad.

A new "Jump back in" feature in the latest Xbox Insider update lets you quickly launch recently played games. Up to nine games appear on the main screen, and you can directly launch one by pressing the menu button on your controller. It's smart enough to switch to a running game instead of relaunching it. By default, it opens the game hub, showing which of your friends are playing, and achievements.

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