Technology thrives on change, with constant innovations shaking things up. Yet, the past few years have been extra bumpy. Interest rates went up, VC funding became scarce, and mass layoffs became a common occurrence, adding to the tech industry’s unpredictability.
Now…
Hackers using Discord bots to steal information
January 24, 2024
Experts are cautioning that hackers are employing Discord to snatch data gathered from compromised computers. In a recent report, cybersecurity researcher Gurumoorthi Ramanathan from Trellix outlined the malware and the techniques it utilized for data exfiltration.
As per…
Amazon fined $35 million for over-surveilling warehouse workers
January 24, 2024
France’s data privacy watchdog, the CNIL, has slapped a €32 million fine on Amazon’s logistics subsidiary in France, which is roughly $35 million in today’s exchange rate. The CNIL argues that Amazon France Logistique has set up a “surveillance…
Massive data leak leaves 26 billion records exposed
January 23, 2024
When it comes to data leaks, this one takes the cake. The Mother of all Breaches (MOAB for short) is a colossal compilation, incorporating records from thousands of meticulously gathered and reindexed leaks, breaches, and privately sold databases. You can find the complete…
You can now limit the amount of data shared with Google
January 18, 2024
If you’re in the EU, you’ve got a shot at taking more control of your digital privacy, even when dealing with those data-hungry platforms. Now, Google is giving users the power to choose how much info they want to share (or not share) with the provider. You can…
In the latest turn of events, Google, having let go of over 1,000 employees at the start of 2024, is gearing up for another round of layoffs, particularly in its advertising sales team. Business Insider got wind of this first and spilled the beans.
The Verge got in touch…
Sundar Pichai faces heat after Google lays off 1000 employees
January 17, 2024
So, last week, Google spilled the beans about letting go of about 1,000 folks. The actual count is a bit murky because, surprise surprise, Google isn’t spilling all the deets. They’ve basically shared the layoff news within specific departments, making it tricky…
Rabbit r1 AI Companion: Can it replace our Smartphones?
January 17, 2024
The Rabbit r1 emerges as a game-changer AI hardware device. It’s touted as a companion, redefining AI hardware with its vibrant design and cutting-edge features by blending a ChatGPT-style voice assistant with a groundbreaking Large Action Model (LAM).
Crafted by the…
For a while now, Gmail has had a handy button in its web app, making it easy to swiftly unsubscribe from those annoying mass emails directly from the header. Recently, Google gave this button a design upgrade, making it more noticeable. Now, they’re rolling out the…
AI is helping hackers carry out state-backed cyberattacks
January 15, 2024
Hackers backed by nation-states and cybercriminals are utilizing generative AI in their cyberattacks. On the flip side, a senior official from the U.S. National Security Agency mentions that U.S. intelligence is also employing artificial intelligence technologies to detect…
Biggest cybersecurity threats the world could face in 2024
January 14, 2024
Mikko Hyppönen, 54, has been battling malware for many years. He’s successfully defeated some of the most harmful computer worms, hunted down the creators of the first PC virus, and has been selling his own software since his teenage years in Helsinki. Over the years…
OpenAI just launched a store for custom GPTs, and there’s a new ChatGPT subscription for smaller teams. With the GPT Store, devs and users can create and even make some cash from their custom versions of the popular chatbot. Oh, and if you’re rolling with a small…
Wi-Fi 7 is here with 5 times more speed and less interference
January 11, 2024
Earlier this week, the Wi-Fi Alliance introduced Wi-Fi 7, offering quicker transfer speeds and reduced latency—perfect for a device like Apple’s Vision Pro. Let’s dig into the details. Right now, we have Wi-Fi 6E, essentially Wi-Fi 6 with added support for the…
Facial recognition might replace passports, but not soon enough
January 11, 2024
Britain plans to try out facial recognition technology that eliminates the need for passports, but experts have poured cold water on the idea of a complete rollout happening this year.
This week, Phil Douglas, the head honcho at the UK’s Border Force, revealed a new…
Claude AI: Redefining Chatbot Innovation
January 9, 2024
Claude AI emerges as a game changer in the chatbot space, thanks to Anthropic’s cutting-edge language model. Claude distinguishes himself by emphasizing AI safety and wanting to be “helpful, harmless, and honest.”
7 Unique Features that Define Claude AI
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