Google has been criticized before for putting your search results inside a "filter bubble." That's because Google uses data from each of your searches to create a profile on you and tailors all future search results accordingly. Over a period of time, you end up seeing the kind of results you like, but that means you might occasionally miss useful results from outside of your typical corner of the internet. Now, Google is offering a new toggle to more easily turn off personalized search results, which may be one way to escape the bubble.How to turn off personalized Google search resultsTurning off personalized search results is simple enough on paper, and has actually been around for decades, but it can be tricky to get the new toggle to appear for you. Try searching for something on Google and scrolling to the bottom of the results page. Below the "Goooooooooogle" logo and the page numbers, you might see a small line of text that reads "Results are personalized." Click the Try without personalization button right next to it. This will turn off personalized search results in Google search.The feature was first spotted by Search Engine Roundtable, although it's unclear why it doesn't always appear.If you're not seeing the new toggle, the website also pointed out that you can still add &pws=0 to the end of any Google search URL to remove personalization, a technique that's been reported on as far back as 2007. Alternatively, open your Google account settings and navigate to the Data & Privacy tab. Then, uncheck the toggle under Search personalization. Click here to be taken right to the page you need.To confirm if your results are no longer personalized, try another search and scroll to the bottom again. The "Results are personalized" text should have changed to "Results are not personalized." You'll have to disable personalization separately on each device or browser that you use for Google search. Credit: Pranay Parab I tried this in a few different browsers, and in most cases, I saw that results were not personalized by default. This is probably because I actively reject Google's annoying cookie banners each time, or because I unknowingly tweaked one of the many settings on the site. When I went back and accepted a cookie pop-up, I finally saw the option to stop personalization.While this feature is nice to have, you should know that you can't truly escape Google's filter bubble if that's the only search engine you use, since the site is still making plenty of behind-the-scenes decisions on what to feature. There are plenty of other great Google alternatives, including the paid search engine Kagi, which allow you to escape the bubble.

Apple is being sued by victims of child sexual abuse over its failure to follow through with plans to scan iCloud for child sexual abuse materials (CSAM), The New York Times reports. In 2021, Apple announced it was working on a tool to detect CSAM that would flag images showing such abuse and notify the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. But the company was hit with immediate backlash over the privacy implications of the technology, and ultimately abandoned the plan.The lawsuit, which was filed on Saturday in Northern California, is seeking damages upwards of $1.2 billion dollars for a potential group of 2,680 victims, according to NYT. It claims that, after Apple showed off its planned child safety tools, the company failed to implement those designs or take any measures to detect and limit CSAM on its devices, leading to the victims harm as the images continued to circulate.In a statement shared with Engadget, Apple spokesperson Fred Sainz said, Child sexual abuse material is abhorrent and we are committed to fighting the ways predators put children at risk. We are urgently and actively innovating to combat these crimes without compromising the security and privacy of all our users. Features like Communication Safety, for example, warn children when they receive or attempt to send content that contains nudity to help break the chain of coercion that leads to child sexual abuse. We remain deeply focused on building protections that help prevent the spread of CSAM before it starts.The lawsuit comes just a few months after Apple was accused of underreporting CSAM by the UKs National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC).Update, December 8 2024, 6:55PM ET: This story has been updated to include Apple's statement to Engadget.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/apple-sued-for-failing-to-implement-tools-that-would-detect-csam-in-icloud-202940984.html?src=rss

As spotted by a Reddit user this weekend, Panic is now selling a macaroni yellow charging brick to go with the yellow cable that comes with the distinctively yellow Playdate. Say yellow again. The good news for anyone who wants a complete set of matching accessories is that its only $5 the bad news is that shipping costs almost double that at its cheapest, so its kind of hard to justify buying on its own. Also note that the 10W power adapter has a USB-A connection so itll work with your existing Playdate charging cable, but its otherwise kind of behind the times considering the general shift toward the USB-C connection. At the moment, Panic is only selling a version thats compatible with the 2-prong plug type thats standard in North America and Japan. It goes without saying that absolutely no one needs this our Playdates have been charging just fine without it so far but if youre already on the site getting a pizza case now that theyre back in stock, then sure, go wild. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/you-can-now-get-a-yellow-charging-brick-for-5-to-match-your-playdates-cable-220316721.html?src=rss

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Thats it for SIGGRAPH Asia 2024! Thank you to everyone who attended our talks, visited the booth and shared your time and projects with us. And a big thank you to the organisers and our crew. See you again in Vancouver 2025!#WtFX #VFX #SIGGRAPHAsia

Simon Bouissons Drone tells the gripping story of a student, milie, whose life spirals into unease as a mysterious drone starts tracking her every move. The films tension was brought to life by MPC Paris, who delivered over 100 expertly crafted VFX shots, under the supervision of Hugues Namur and VFX producer Estelle Matranga.The team used compositing, animation, and environment creation techniques to seamlessly integrate the drone into the story. With Nicolas Borens and Venkatesh Rs supervision, compositing blending was flawless between live action and digital elements. Elise Bernateaus animation team infused the drone with lifelike precision. Environment artists Christophe Tchook Courgeau enriched the atmospheric visuals of the film, enhancing its suspenseful tone.With its detail-intensive VFX work, Drone is an exciting cinematic ride that highlights MPC Pariss ability to infuse cutting-edge technology with engaging storytelling.The post Drone (2024) A VFX-Driven Thriller by MPC Paris appeared first on Vfxexpress.

Delve into the mysterious world of The Trunk, Netflixs newest tale of secrets unfolding in an obscure marriage service as a trunk washes ashore and opens up the lives woven into it.C-jes Gulliver Studios VFX breakdown is the magic behind the suspense, blending realism with intrigue. From creating dynamic water effects to subtle enhancements that elevate the tension, their visual effects seamlessly complement the drama and mystery of the storyline.This reel reveals the studios professionalism in creating vivid pictures that take viewers into the narrative, which makes The Trunk a memorable cinematic experience.The post The Trunk VFX Breakdown by C-jes Gulliver Studio appeared first on Vfxexpress.