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TikTok is once again available in Apples App Store and Google's Play Store in the United States. The app disappeared from both Apple and Googles stores January 19, 2025, as a nationwide ban briefly took effect. But though the apps service was quickly restored after President Donald Trump promised not to enforce the ban, the app had remained unavailable for download in US app stores. Apple has now reversed course. Bloomberg reported the company made the decision after a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi. Trump previously told the Justice Department in an executive order to delay enforcing a ban for 75 days. Apple didnt immediately respond to a request for comment. TikTok is now also officially available in Googles Play Store, after the company encouraged Android users to sideload the app. According to Axios, Google was assured by the Justice Department that restoring people's access to TikTok wouldn't violate the law. Its still not clear what will ultimately happen to TikTok longterm. Trump has repeatedly said he wants to strike a deal that will allow the company to remain operational in the US, including arrangements that would give the US government a stake in the company. A number of investors and companies have also proposed offers to take over some aspect of TikTok, though the company hasnt indicated which bids it might be taking seriously.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/social-media/tiktok-is-back-in-apples-app-store-in-the-us-014013369.html?src=rss
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Addressing growing concerns about mobile device theft, telecommunications provider TIM has developed a wearable security device that automatically locks smartphones when they're separated from their owners. The TIM Block Pin, which debuted last month at the Salvador Summer Festival, adds a layer of protection for festivalgoers.Users attach the pin to their clothing and use a free app to connect it to their smartphone. If the pin and phone are separated by a distance of 10 meters or more, the app triggers an automatic screen lock and sounds an alarm to help the owner locate their phone. TIM is a major sponsor of the Salvador festival and introduced the technology to its 40,000 attendees via QR code-based contests at one of the brand's festival booths. The company plans to expand the program during this month's Carnival celebrations, with Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo supporting the rollout. Given TIM's sponsorship of music events, festivals are a natural fit. But there's plenty of opportunities for brands in other spaces, too. Airlines could offer frequent flyers a smart wristband that ensures a phone or tablet is locked if separated from its traveling owner. High-end fashion retailers could add a pin to newly purchased clothing to prevent shoppers from leaving their haul in a cab or café. One to launch for the crowded environments your audience frequents?
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Google is making Gemini just a bit better. Starting today, the company's chatbot will recall past conversations in an effort to provide more useful responses. "That means no more starting over from scratch or having to search for a previous conversation thread," Google explains. "Plus, you can build on top of previous conversations or projects youve already started." Google notes Gemini "may" indicate if it referenced a past conversation to formulate a response. If the idea of a chatbot recalling information about you makes you feel uncomfortable, Google says users can "easily review, delete or decide how long" Gemini retains their chat history. Additionally, it's possible to disable this feature altogether from the My Activity panel. Gemini is not the first chatbot to include a memory feature. ChatGPT will "remember" things about you in certain contexts. For example, I recently asked OpenAI's chatbot a question about Jeff Buckley's vocal range, to which it later asked me if I was a fan of his music. When I said yes, a notification appeared stating "memory updated." More broadly, building chatbots with long, reliable memories is part of the "agentic" AI future many companies, including Google and OpenAI, are building towards. At I/O 2024, for instance, Google debuted Project Astra, which featured a built-in memory, though it was limited to a relatively short window of time and could "mis-remember" things. Gemini's new memory feature has begun rolling out in English to Gemini Advanced subscribers. It will become available in more languages over the coming weeks. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/ai/gemini-advanced-can-now-recall-your-past-conversations-to-inform-its-responses-222407226.html?src=rss
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