Two new Wi-Fi authentication bypass vulnerabilities have been discovered in open-source software. These could leave many enterprise and home networks vulnerable to attacks.
Mathy Vanhoef, a professor at Belgium’s KU Leuven research university, and Heloise Gollier, a…
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…
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…
EU wants to become the “quantum valley” of the world
January 4, 2024
It might take a while before Q-day, the day when quantum computers really mess with the internet, arrives. But that doesn’t mean companies and states shouldn’t start embracing qubits now. Getting on the qubit bandwagon early is crucial to staying competitive in…
Google Fiber is rolling out its 20 gigabit broadband service in the Triangle soon, priced at $250 a month. The key to achieving these super-fast speeds? It’s all thanks to something called “PON.” Tom Snyder, the head honcho at RIoT, a rapidly growing users…
Alphabet’s Google finds itself amid a settlement agreement following a lawsuit accusing the tech giant of covertly monitoring the online activities of users who believed they were browsing privately. In simple words, Google has been silently tracking what you browse in the…
The Rise of Contextual Advertising in a Cookieless Era
December 23, 2023
Contextual advertising becomes critical in a cookie-free future, offering personalized information based on webpage context.
How Contextual Advertising Works: Decoding the Mechanism
Content Relevance: Ads seamlessly integrate with the context of the…
You can now ask Google Bard to explain YouTube videos
November 23, 2023
It’s no surprise that artificial intelligence is becoming smarter every day, but the new features that are being unveiled are definitely something to be excited about.
In the latest update, Google has given Bard the capability to watch a video on your behalf and then…
How to speed up your internet connection
November 18, 2023
Whether you’re working from your couch, binging on Netflix, or streaming your game sessions on Twitch, you can never have enough bandwidth. Even if your router is hooked up to gigabyte fiber, everyone could use a boost in getting faster internet throughout the…
How to install and use a VPN
November 12, 2023
Get yourself a virtual private network or VPN if you want to up your online privacy game. It masks your identity, letting you cruise the internet safely and incognito.
Still, Indian users can hop onto VPN servers in places like Singapore, France, or London using any device…
How to protect your privacy online
November 12, 2023
Ever wondered how much info you’re spilling online? Sure, there are times when you gotta share personal stuff, like when you’re buying stuff online. But for those other times, it’s crucial to consider what you’re putting out there. Don’t freak…
Everyone can now see how sophisticated false information about Israel and Hamas has become if they’ve been checking their phones this week. As tech companies increasingly rely on artificial intelligence to combat misinformation, the situation in the Middle East…
In the current court fight between Google and the U.S. Justice Department regarding whether the company broke antitrust laws, there’s a lot on the line. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta will decide the 10-week trial’s result, which might completely alter how folks…
Google currently pays Apple around $8 billion annually to stay as the default search engine on all Apple products, including iPhones, iPads, Macs, and others. However, it appears that Apple would be able to make much greater revenue if it deployed its own search…
ChatGPT can again browse internet, will soon be available to all users
September 28, 2023
The world’s favorite chatbot, ChatGPT can once again browse the internet and is no longer restricted to the information till its training date, September 2021.
While the new feature is currently available to paid users of Plus and Enterprise via GPT-4, OpenAI has said…