Google likes to experiment with artificial intelligence. We’ve had live DJ tools, podcast creators and a way to create custom lettering. Now Google has just released a free chess game called GenChess that brings something new to the table. GenChess is unique because it allows you to design the chess pieces you play with, using AI.
To play GenChess, simply go to the GenChess website in your browser and start designing your chess set. You can choose either a classic or creative set and then type in an AI prompt to describe the type of set you want to see.
You’ll see the prompt 'Make a classic chess set inspired by' at the top of the screen, and you can complete the sentence with whatever you like. GenChess will then think for a few seconds as the AI generates some sample chess pieces for your approval. If you don’t like what you see, hit the ‘Regenerate Set’ button, and it will have another go. If however you do like what you see then hit the ‘Generate opponent’ button to progress to the next stage.
The computer then picks a prompt to design the opponent’s piece that it thinks will go well with what you’ve chosen already, and generates the opposing chess pieces to play against you.
GenChess is built on top of the Imagen 3 artificial intelligence image generation model from Google DeepMind,and which rolled out in October. Imagen 3 has a range of features that are worth exploring. For example, you can ask it to create photorealistic landscapes, richly textured oil paintings, or even claymation scenes.
This also powers the ImageFX experiment and image creation in the Gemini chatbot. It is a very impressive model that can create everything from photorealism to design.
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Huawei Technologies said that from 2025, all of its smartphones and tablets to be launched in 2025 will run on HarmonyOS Next, the latest iteration of Huawei’s self-developed mobile platform that no longer supports Android apps.
Announced at a live-streamed event on Nov 26, the new devices and software add to Huawei’s campaign to reclaim China’s premium tier from Apple and build an ecosystem without the involvement of major US tech providers.
The company’s new flagship phone, the Mate 70, launched on Tuesday and shipping on December 4, will debut HarmonyOS Next, the iteration of its operating system that does away with remnants of Android in favour of entirely indigenous tech.However, users who wish to can still choose the older, Android-based HarmonyOS 4.3, according to Richard Yu Chengdong, chairman of Huawei’s consumer business group.
Rich Bishop, CEO of AppInChina, which distributes international software in China, said Huawei's plan to roll out HarmonyOS Next on all of its new devices next year will face "challenges" given the limited number of compatible apps currently available.
"If users can't access one app they use regularly, then this will likely put them off buying a Next device."Bishop said, "Users will also face huge challenges when traveling abroad, as the vast majority of apps they need to use will not be available on Next."
HarmonyOS Next will still need another two to three months to improve its user experience, but the plan is to use it on upcoming gadgets, said Mr Richard Yu, chairman of Huawei’s consumer business group.
Huawei's rotating chairman Xu Zhijun said last week that HarmonyOS Next still needs two to three months to improve its user experience, but plans to apply it to upcoming devices. As of October 22, HarmonyOS Next has more than 15,000 native apps and services, and the company expects the operating system to achieve 100,000 apps and reach "maturity" in the next six months to a year.
Shenzhen-based Huawei is expected to use its latest in-house Kirin chip for the new product line, though its performance increase may be less significant than Qualcomm and MediaTek’s top-end offerings, according to a note by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts Charles Shum and Sean Chen.
The roll-out is a key part of Huawei’s relentless attempt to break free from years of US sanctions.
Despite Washington’s blacklisting and technical challenges, Huawei managed to grow sales over the past seven quarters, with the help of an expanding smartphone business.Its shipments recorded four consecutive quarters of at least double-digit growth in China as at September, according to research firm IDC.
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The idea of a folding iPhone has circulated the web for quite a while now,given where we're at with the smartphone market now,it seems inevitable that Apple will eventually launch a foldable iPhone.Now, new information from a trusted source suggests that it appears that the device is now another step closer to launching.
According to well-known tipster Yeux1122 (via @Jukanlosreve), Apple has recently entered the “formal development process with display manufacturers”. The leaker alleges this information came from a "supply chain source."
In other words: Apple officially wants to make a foldable iPhone, if this leak is to be believed.That means that Apple is working with display makers to turn a conceptual product into a real one. It means that prototypes will be created, testing and refinement will take place and towards the latter half of the phase, prepping the device for release on the production line and marketing.
If Apple is only just entering a developmental phase for the foldable iPhone, the earliest we expect to see a new device is two to three years. This aligns with previous leaks suggesting that we might see an iPhone Flip in 2026 or 2027.
As for exactly what form this phone might take, your guess is as good as ours. Some have dubbed it the iPhone Flip, but there’s a chance it might more closely resemble the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold.
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CERT-In has issued a high-severity advisory alerting Apple device users to multiple vulnerabilities. The advisory impacts various Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and recommends users update their devices to the latest software versions.
In its advisory note, CERT-In has outlined two significant vulnerabilities affecting a range of Apple products, including:
On Nov. 19,Apple issued a critical security alert, revealing that two zero-day vulnerabilities — CVE-2024-44308 and CVE-2024-44309 — had been actively exploited.
A zero-day vulnerability refers to a software flaw unknown to the vendor, with no available patch at the time of discovery. Attackers exploit these vulnerabilities before developers can address them, making zero-day attacks particularly dangerous. In this instance, the vulnerabilities in JavascriptCore and WebKit were exploited to execute malicious code through specially crafted web content.
This vulnerability resides in JavascriptCore, JavascriptCore is the engine that powers Javascript execution in Apple’s software, including the Safari browser.
Malicious actors can exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted web content to execute arbitrary code on the target device. When loaded in the browser, the script exploits the vulnerability, bypassing protections that normally isolate Javascript from accessing sensitive system-level resources. Once the code executes, it can steal personal information, install malware or even grant the attacker remote access to the system.
This vulnerability exists in WebKit.WebKit is Apple’s open-source browser engine that renders web pages. It handles everything from displaying text and images to running interactive elements on websites. If you’re using Safari, every webpage you load passes through WebKit.
The exploit involves sending carefully crafted web content that causes WebKit to mishandle memory during processing. This creates a “buffer overflow” or similar memory corruption issue, allowing attackers to insert and run their own code.Exploiting this issue involves sending maliciously crafted web content that triggers XSS attacks, potentially allowing attackers to manipulate web pages, steal sensitive data, or impersonate users online.
To help users protect their Apple devices, CERT-In strongly advises users to update their devices to the latest software versions. To update:
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Brazil's antitrust regulator has ordered Apple to remove App Store restrictions on third-party payment systems and allow developers to market alternative payment options for in-app purchases,Reuters reports. Apple will have 20 days to comply with the measures, imposing a 250,000 real (about $43,000) fine per day if Apple fails to comply with the demands.
This decision follows a complaint filed in 2022 by Mercado Libre, a prominent e-commerce platform.
MercadoLibre's complaint, filed in 2022 in Brazil and Mexico, accused Apple of imposing a series of restrictions on the distribution of digital goods and in-app purchases, including banning apps from distributing third-party digital goods and services such as movies, music, video games, books and written content.
The company accused Apple of abusing its monopolistic position by requiring developers to use Apple's own payment system and preventing them from redirecting users to external payment options.The e-commerce giant's SVP general counsel, Jacobo Cohen Imach, criticized Apple's practices as creating an "artificial tilt towards integrated ecosystems."
Under the new requirements, Apple must permit app developers to implement tools allowing customers to make purchases outside the Apple ecosystem. This includes enabling the use of hyperlinks to external websites and allowing developers to market third-party products and services within their apps.
The move aligns with similar regulatory actions worldwide, which have been challenging Apple’s strict App Store policies. Apple has faced mounting pressure to enable third-party payment methods and external links in regions like Europe, Japan, South Korea, and the U.S. In March 2024, the European Commission fined Apple €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) for restricting music streaming apps from informing users about cheaper subscription options outside the App Store.
This latest ruling represents another potential crack in Apple’s tightly controlled App Store model, often criticized as a “walled garden.” As global regulators scrutinize the company’s practices, further changes to App Store policies may be on the horizon.
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