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Microsoft Outlook users should update the client ASAP
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: Users of the Outlook desktop client should download Microsoft's latest Patch Tuesday updates, as they address a serious vulnerability that could grant attackers deep access to targeted systems. The exploit requires little to no action from victims and affects most Outlook applications.
These Linksys routers are likely transmitting cleartext passwords
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. PSA: Users of the Linksys Velop Pro 6E and 7 mesh routers should change their passwords and Wi-Fi network names through an external web browser. The two models transmit critical information to outside servers in an insecure manner upon initial installation. New patches have emerged since the issue was discovered, but Linksys hasn't publicly responded to the matter, and it is unclear if the latest firmware leaves sensitive data exposed to interception.
Study shows the best visual learning models fail at very basic visual identification tests
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Bottom line: Recent advancements in AI systems have significantly improved their ability to recognize and analyze complex images. However, a new paper reveals that many state-of-the-art visual learning models struggle with simple visual tasks that humans find easy, like counting the number of lines and rows in a grid or how many times two lines intersect.
Google is opening its dark web reports to all users free of charge
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In context: The dark web is a portion of the internet accessed only through specific software clients. Tor and other dark web networks are not inherently illegal. However, cybercriminals often abuse the dark web's "hidden" nature to provide unlawful content, conduct malicious operations, and share user data collected through security breaches or ransomware campaigns.
Upcoming Intel Arrow Lake-S and Lunar Lake SKUs revealed through CPU-Z listings
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? Recent patch notes revealed the names of several upcoming Arrow Lake-S desktop CPUs and Lunar Lake mobile processors ahead of their official launch. If the information is accurate, the portfolio will consist of at least six Arrow Lake-S SKUs expected to launch in October and eight Lunar Lake models that Intel could unveil in September.
Florida pulls the plug on digital ID app, surprising the few who used it
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TL;DR: Florida has discontinued its Smart ID app, pulling it from digital stores and telling users to delete it. Slow adoption, lack of use by law enforcement, and "technical difficulties" are to blame. The state hopes to bring it back through a different vendor.
You can move your entire Google Photos library to iCloud with a few clicks using this new tool
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. The big picture: Apple and Google joined forces to roll out a handy data portability tool that lets iCloud Photos users migrate their collections over to Google Photos in 2021. Now, the two companies have announced another tool that lets people move the other way – from Google Photos to iCloud – with just a few clicks, so the process works both ways.
Nvidia reveals that 150 RTX A6000 GPUs power the Las Vegas Sphere
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: Not content with powering the generative AI revolution, Nvidia has revealed that its hardware is also creating the interior and exterior visuals of Las Vegas' Sphere. The largest spherical building in the world has 1.2 million programmable LEDs on its outer surface, powered by 150 RTX A6000 GPUs.
This Indian CEO champions the 70-hour grind, dismisses work-life balance as "Western" concept
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? Bhavish Aggarwal, the founder of Indian tech companies Ola Cabs, Ola Electric, and Krutrim Cloud, is courting controversy with his views on work-life balance – or lack thereof. In a recent interview with ANI News, the CEO doubled down on his support for grueling 70-hour work weeks, claiming he clocks an astonishing 20 hours a day, seven days a week.
Why you should be suspicious of that verified Amazon customer review
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Why it matters: One reason shoppers like Amazon is its review system, which lets verified buyers leave unadulterated opinions of products. Amazon tells customers that if they have an inkling a review is fake to report it immediately. Unfortunately, it is easy for unscrupulous sellers to game this system, and Amazon does not appear inclined to investigate very deeply.
Google's Advanced Protection Program for higher-risk users adds support for passkeys
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Why it matters: Google has offered its Advanced Protection Program for accounts facing an elevated risk of cyberattacks for years. However, the tool has required a physical security key – until now. With passkeys, the company aims to make using and enrolling in APP easier while preserving its heightened security.
x56 AMD B650 Motherboard Roundup
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. I have to admit I'm somewhat of a B650 motherboard enthusiast, I think. That's sad, isn't it? Anyway, let's not focus on that too much and instead pretend that testing the VRM thermal performance of 56 motherboards, all using the same chipset, is a totally normal thing to do. And since it is totally normal, you'll want to know which AMD B650 boards are worth buying and which ones you should steer clear of.
Twitch streamer beats Elden Ring expansion Shadow of the Erdtree with a dance mat
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Nightmare difficulty: Elden Ring fans have started to "git gud" with the new weapons and gameplay mechanics introduced in the Shadow of the Erdtree expansion. However, a group of highly skilled (and highly patient) players is taking FromSoftware's challenge to the next level.
SteamDB browser extension now lets users skip discovery queue to earn event trading cards
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. Why it matters: SteamDB and Augmented Steam have offered rival browser extensions to enhance Valve's storefront for years, but the former has gained a significant advantage for trading card hunters. Users who regularly look through Steam's daily discovery queue might want to investigate SteamDB to speed up the process dramatically.
PC market continues recovery with second consecutive quarter of growth
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In brief: After seven consecutive quarters of decline and one of the worst years in the PC industry's history, the market is finally rebounding, having experienced its second consecutive quarter of growth. The 3% increase in shipments was driven by Apple, which saw the largest year-on-year growth of all the top five companies.
Judge dismisses most claims against Microsoft, GitHub, and OpenAI in Copilot lawsuit
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. The big picture: Developers brought a class action lawsuit against Microsoft, GitHub, and OpenAI in November 2022, alleging that GitHub Copilot violated copyright laws by using their code without proper attribution or adherence to open-source licenses. At the time, it was seen as a potential game changer for the generative AI industry but things have since changed. The case is not over, and it still has the potential to reshape the legal landscape around AI and code usage.
Researchers repurpose algae as horses by having them pull micro-chariots
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. In context: Algae-powered micro-machines aren't entirely new. Previous research employed microrobots propelled by algae to deliver drugs for treating lung cancer and inflammatory bowel disease. However, a new project improves on the same concept by requiring no chemical modifications or unnatural treatments. It is as simple as using algae in the same way as a horse draws a cart.
IoT devices could become 40% more energy-efficient with this AI-based approach
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. How it works: Backscattering allows devices to modulate and reflect incoming wireless signals back to the transmitter, similar to how RFID chips and contactless payment cards work by harvesting energy from the reader. This enables IoT devices to achieve battery-free communication. Now, a...
AI PCs might take off slowly, but battery life benefits is set to become Snapdragon X's real selling point
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. The big picture: Tech giants are pushing onboard generative AI as the next big reason consumers upgrade their devices. However, analysts remain cautious of the technology, as software applications utilizing it are slow to materialize. AI also threatens to overshadow the other major shift from Microsoft's attempted push into Arm – increased battery life.
Samsung Electronics union declares workers will go on strike "indefinitely"
Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. What just happened? Samsung will have other things on its mind today than the Unpacked event. An issue over better pay and benefits has led to the Samsung Electronics division's largest union declaring an indefinite strike, extending what was supposed to be three days of industrial action.
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