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pcTattletale – Tracking application hacked, website attacked
An American consumer spyware application called pcTattletale was hacked and its internal data was published on its website. The hacker responsible for the attack posted a notice on pcTattletale’s website on Friday night, claiming to have hacked the servers where the app operates. Within a short time, pcTattletale’s website appeared with links containing files from […]
Technology giants pour capital into AI startups, potentially avoiding antitrust concerns
This week, the field of artificial intelligence (AI) continues to witness huge investments and sky-high valuations. DeepL , an AI language translation startup, raised $300 million at a $2 billion valuation. Scale AI, a data labeling platform for machine learning models, raised $1 billion and nearly doubled its valuation to $13.8 billion. H, a French […]
Some old Google Workspace accounts get additional free storage space
Google used to provide the G Suite toolkit (now Google Workspace) for free but then required users to switch to a paid service package. However, a group of people who used free G Suite accounts a decade ago won a rare victory: retaining the right to use their free accounts. Thanks to a recent change, […]
Share passwords securely with loved ones in your Google family group
Google has just rolled out a secure password sharing feature for members of the same Family Group. This makes it easy for everyone in the house to access passwords to shared services like Netflix . The new feature appears in the Google Play Services May 2024 update, which is rolling out now. This feature only […]
Asus ROG Ally X revealed with double the battery capacity and 2 USB-C ports
Recently, detailed information about the Asus ROG Ally X handheld gaming PC was revealed. Previously, this device attracted attention with its battery life that was said to be doubled compared to the original version. Now, thanks to leaked marketing documents , Ally X’s battery capacity is confirmed to be 80Wh, significantly higher than the 40Wh […]
Truecaller and Microsoft launch AI voice call answering feature
Truecaller app helps identify and block spam calls, now allowing users to create their own AI voice to answer calls. Truecaller cooperates with Microsoft Azure AI Speech for users to record their voices. The AI will learn from this recording to create an AI voice version that simulates the user. Instead of using the default […]
Nvidia is committed to launching new AI chips every year
Nvidia just made a profit of $14 billion in just one quarter thanks to AI chips, and this growth momentum will continue. According to CEO Jensen Huang, Nvidia will design new chips every year instead of every two years like before. During the Q1 2025 earnings call , Mr. Huang stated: “I can announce that […]
“Pro-Trump spam” on Bluesky comes from rival decentralized social network Nostr
Decentralized (distributed) social networks are not immune to spam caused by automated bots, as the recent Bluesky spam attack shows. Earlier this month, a series of posts calling for “always remember to vote for Trump” appeared on the Bluesky network, posted by accounts with random names and default profile pictures. However, spam does not originate […]
Autodesk acquired startup Wonder Dynamics, applying AI to visual effects
Autodesk, the company best known for its 3D tools, has acquired Wonder Dynamics, a startup that helps creators easily create complex characters and visual effects using artificial intelligence. The two companies have cooperated closely for many years but only now officially announced the deal. Wonder Dynamics , founded by visual effects artist Nikola Todorovic and […]
Microsoft launches Copilot for Teams, helping manage meetings and notes more effectively
Microsoft has just introduced Team Copilot, a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool to more effectively support teamwork in large companies and corporations. Unlike previous AI Copilot products, Team Copilot doesn’t just focus on a specific task but a comprehensive set of features that help “improve collaboration” and “make project management easier.” According to Mr. Jared […]