Apple just introduced iOS 17. Here's how to install the beta if you're in a hurry. The Apple Keynote is over, and Apple has logically announced iOS 17 and its lot of new features. If you want to install it right now on your iPhone, the procedure takes only a few minutes, provided you know how. That's … Continue reading How to install the iOS 17 beta on your iPhone? Tutorial
DirectStorage: Microsoft technology boosted by the latest NVIDIA drivers
Combined with PCI Express 5.0 SSDs, could DirectStorage technology finally unleash its full potential? Introduced by Microsoft on its Xbox Series X, DirectStorage technology is currently struggling to justify itself on Windows, but recent optimizations already seem to be at work, on the latest NVIDIA drivers in particular. New in NVIDIA Drivers Integrated into Windows several months ago, … Continue reading DirectStorage: Microsoft technology boosted by the latest NVIDIA drivers
Apple Vision Pro: the battery will make people disappointed… and purchases?
It's official, the Apple Vision Pro is now a reality. A mixture of AR/VR, the latter has not failed to react since its announcement. Before looking in more detail at the autonomy of the helmet, go discover, if this is not already the case, the reactions of the professionals on the spot at the time of the announcement of … Continue reading Apple Vision Pro: the battery will make people disappointed… and purchases?
New Windows 11 File Explorer: screenshots have leaked, find out in detail!
As mentioned for many months now, the new File Explorer continues to reveal itself in images. While we have just presented all the new features brought with the Moment 3 update, let's find out now what awaits us with the future File Explorer. Microsoft is giving its File Explorer a serious facelift Back in January, we … Continue reading New Windows 11 File Explorer: screenshots have leaked, find out in detail!
The iPhone becomes really impossible to steal thanks to this trick
A shortcut can really make things worse for anyone who wants to trick Find My. Unfortunately, the Find iPhone function is no longer sufficient against theft Thieves are rushing to activate airplane mode to prevent tracking until the device is hacked and unlocked A shortcut, however, allows you to prevent airplane mode and increase the … Continue reading The iPhone becomes really impossible to steal thanks to this trick
Elon Musk is again the richest in the world, but (perhaps) by cheating
A third complaint has just been filed against Elon Musk. This class action accuses him of insider trading in the Dogecoin cryptocurrency. Elon Musk is once again the richest man in the world ahead of Frenchman Bernard Arnault This information came out around the same time as a third collective complaint was filed against the contractor. … Continue reading Elon Musk is again the richest in the world, but (perhaps) by cheating
Freedom of expression: YouTube no longer deletes some disinformation about US elections
The video portal no longer wants to remove "fake news" about the 2020 US presidential election and its predecessors in favor of political expression. YouTube has announced a massive change of course in the fight against disinformation. Effective immediately, the video platform will "no longer remove content that makes false claims about widespread fraud, errors or … Continue reading Freedom of expression: YouTube no longer deletes some disinformation about US elections
The folding iPhone is long overdue, they switch to Android
According to Motorola, 20% of new users of its folding smartphones are former iPhone users. Apple customers are impressed with foldable screens and no longer hesitate to leave iOS to take advantage of this technology Still, the folding iPhone isn't coming anytime soon Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo believes Apple won't release a folding device until 2025 … Continue reading The folding iPhone is long overdue, they switch to Android
Elon Musk gets Pentagon help to revive Starlink in Ukraine
After several months of discussion, the Pentagon and Elon Musk have reached an agreement for the deployment of Starlink in Ukraine. Elon Musk and Ukraine can be happy. In a press release published on June 1, 2023, that Bloomberg was able to consult, the Pentagon announced the signing of a contract to be able to use the terminals … Continue reading Elon Musk gets Pentagon help to revive Starlink in Ukraine
Windows 11 is getting super useful Widgets: how to activate them
No need to join the Insider program, they hide in an official application on the Microsoft Store! Microsoft is currently testing new widgets The latter, particularly useful, allows you to monitor CPU and GPU activity, memory saturation, and network connectivity. They are actually available by installing the Dev Home (Preview) app from the Microsoft Store … Continue reading Windows 11 is getting super useful Widgets: how to activate them
What do we know about the “Beaver”, this strange Ukrainian drone that attacked Moscow?
An unprecedented combat drone model was seen in the skies of Moscow on May 30. Ukraine would have tried to attack the Russian capital with the "Beaver", the Castor in French, a kamikaze device. Moscow was treated to the largest Ukrainian drone attack on May 30 since the Kremlin decided to invade Ukraine. 16 devices have been detected, but … Continue reading What do we know about the “Beaver”, this strange Ukrainian drone that attacked Moscow?
What China’s grab for Taiwan could mean for the semiconductor industry
China is increasing the pressure on the island nation of Taiwan. Sascha Pallenberg analyzes the consequences of an escalation. A few days ago, the Chinese aircraft carrier "Shandong" passed the Strait of Taiwan for the fourth time, once again bolstering China's claim to the de facto independent island of Taiwan. In view of such threatening gestures, the … Continue reading What China’s grab for Taiwan could mean for the semiconductor industry
Here’s how much Android security is dropped by iPhones
Apparently, the good old passcode is still the most secure way to lock down access to your Android smartphone. An attack called BrutePrint can unlock many smartphones by forcing the fingerprint system Researchers have discovered that older iPhones are significantly more resistant to this attack because they encrypt fingerprint data and limit the number of … Continue reading Here’s how much Android security is dropped by iPhones
5 zero-day exploits: Insights into the inner workings of the state Trojan Predator
IT security researchers show for the first time how Intellexa's Spyware Predator nests on Android smartphones and can tap data on a large scale. Cisco Talos, the IT security offshoot of the US network supplier Cisco Systems, has published new details on how the state Trojan Predator works. The spyware is manufactured and distributed by the … Continue reading 5 zero-day exploits: Insights into the inner workings of the state Trojan Predator
Ukraine publishes images of its naval drone attack to contradict the Russians
Russia claims to have destroyed three Ukrainian naval drones directed against the warship Ivan Khours, supporting its statements by the filmed destruction of a kamikaze device. Ukraine responded immediately with a video of another drone hitting its target. The proof is in pictures. This May 25, Ukrainian intelligence released a video of its naval drone attack on … Continue reading Ukraine publishes images of its naval drone attack to contradict the Russians
Elon Musk’s Neuralink is now allowed to record human experiments
After there were mainly negative reports about Neuralink, the company is now celebrating a success: the FDA has now allowed it to carry out tests on humans. Machine for planting the implant (Image: Neuralink) US billionaire Elon Musk's medical technology company Neuralink says it has received FDA approval for human trials. The company announced on Twitter that … Continue reading Elon Musk’s Neuralink is now allowed to record human experiments
Almost a trillion company: AI accelerators make Nvidia’s shares explode
Nvidia's data center group posts record sales of $4.3 billion thanks to GPU accelerators for AI. The hype surrounding artificial intelligence helps Nvidia to produce an unexpectedly good annual report: In the fiscal quarter from February to the end of April 2023, the company turned over 7.19 billion US dollars - 11 percent more than … Continue reading Almost a trillion company: AI accelerators make Nvidia’s shares explode
“The goal is clear, to cripple the Russian economy”: meet the new hackers serving Ukraine
Since the beginning of the total invasion of Ukraine by Russia, tens of thousands of hacktivists have taken the cause of the attacked country to heart. These new hackers tell us about their daily lives as committed hackers. One day, the site for the Moscow region goes down. Then that of a large Russian insurance, then it … Continue reading “The goal is clear, to cripple the Russian economy”: meet the new hackers serving Ukraine
Drone attack damages Russian intelligence building in Belgorod
Two drone attacks against official buildings in Belgorod, a Russian city not far from Ukraine, have been recorded by Russian propaganda media. The war also settles in Russia. On the night of May 22 to 23, two drones hit administrative buildings in the city of Belgorod, a Russian town near the border with Ukraine. The first device would have … Continue reading Drone attack damages Russian intelligence building in Belgorod
Viral on Twitter: Fake photo of smoke at the Pentagon causes share prices to plummet
Accounts on Twitter "verified" with blue or gold accounts shared a photo purporting to show an explosion at the Pentagon. Excitement followed. Screenshot of several tweets with the AI images (Image: @jsrailton) After a fake photo of an explosion outside the US Department of Defense was shared on Twitter and other social networks on Monday, even US stock … Continue reading Viral on Twitter: Fake photo of smoke at the Pentagon causes share prices to plummet
GDPR record fine against Facebook: Meta is to pay a fine of 1.2 billion euros
For ten years, the dispute over Facebook's transfer of user data to the US, where it is not adequately protected, has been raging. Now follows a record fine. The Irish data protection regulator has imposed a record GDPR fine of €1.2 billion on Meta and obliged the Facebook parent company to keep all personal data in … Continue reading GDPR record fine against Facebook: Meta is to pay a fine of 1.2 billion euros
Immobilizer ineffective: Kia and Hyundai close million-dollar comparison
Hyundai and Kia are paying 200 million US dollars to around 9 million buyers in the USA after a lawsuit whose cars were stolen because of clonable keys. The US subsidiaries of South Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia have reached an agreement to settle class-action lawsuits against owners of certain vehicles without an effective immobilizer … Continue reading Immobilizer ineffective: Kia and Hyundai close million-dollar comparison
New York is sinking…because of its skyscrapers
Local solutions against the risks associated with sea level rise remain to be found. Several neighborhoods in New York are sinking into the ground between one and two millimeters per year A problem in parts of the city like lower Manhattan, Queens, and Brooklyn built at sea level In the question: the weight of the … Continue reading New York is sinking…because of its skyscrapers
The battle between Ukrainian and Russian hackers for control of the cameras
The Ukrainian government calls on voluntary hackers to report cameras that could give information to Russians. The eye of Moscow behind the public cameras. The IT Army of Ukraine on May 17, 2023, asked all hackers to identify surveillance devices, public or private so that the government can disable them in the event of a vulnerability. On its Telegram channel, … Continue reading The battle between Ukrainian and Russian hackers for control of the cameras
“Only over my dead body”: Elon Musk on Twitter allegedly against payment of rent
Six ex-Twitter employees want to fight for guaranteed severance pay in court. Their reports provide a behind-the-scenes look after the takeover. After his Twitter takeover, US billionaire Elon Musk had it declared internally that rents were "only paid over my dead body". And whether contractually due payments are made would be decided on a case-by-case basis, because … Continue reading “Only over my dead body”: Elon Musk on Twitter allegedly against payment of rent
Elon Musk thinks ChatGPT wouldn’t exist without him
Billionaire Elon Musk believes that without him, OpenAI would not exist. If he participated in the founding of the company, such a statement seems exaggerated. OpenAI and ChatGPT wouldn't exist without Elon Musk. In any case, this is what the latter said on May 16, 2023, during an interview with CNBC, in which he returned to the creation of the company. "It's … Continue reading Elon Musk thinks ChatGPT wouldn’t exist without him
Apple and Google: App stores flooded with ChatGPT fakes that rip off subscriptions
Sophos warns of ChatGPT knockoff apps in Apple's and Google's app stores that rip off unsuspecting users with disguised fees. Cybercriminals continue to abuse the artificial intelligence hype in the form of ChatGPT, Sophos has recently warned. The IT security company has discovered various apps that claim to be ChatGPT-based chatbots in the official Apple and … Continue reading Apple and Google: App stores flooded with ChatGPT fakes that rip off subscriptions
“Like Photoshop on steroids”: OpenAI boss admits risks of AI revolution
At a hearing in the US Senate, the OpenAI boss admitted that AI development entails risks. Sam Altman, therefore, called for more supervision. Sam Altman in the US Senate Samuel Altman, head of ChatGPT firm OpenAI, has acknowledged that AI generators pose serious risks and has called for strict regulation. At a hearing in the US Senate, … Continue reading “Like Photoshop on steroids”: OpenAI boss admits risks of AI revolution
Malware from the factory: Android Trojan rents out victim smartphones by the minute
Security researchers warn that criminals are renting out remote access to Android smartphones - they charge by the minute. Millions of Android smartphones are said to be factory-installed with malware. With various malicious code plug-ins, cyber gangsters can, among other things, enable access to devices. Trend Micro security researchers warned of this at the Black Hat Asia … Continue reading Malware from the factory: Android Trojan rents out victim smartphones by the minute
Netflix plans to cut spending by $300 million this year
The US streaming service wants to reduce its costs. Probably also because the announced restrictions on password sharing have been postponed. Netflix plans to cut its spending by $300 million this year. The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The streaming group is continuing its efforts to improve profitability in a competitive … Continue reading Netflix plans to cut spending by $300 million this year
This artist asked ChatGPT to create a crypto for him: he is a millionaire
What if ChatGPT made you rich? © Rhett Mankind via Twitter Artist Rhett Mankind asked ChatGPT to create a cryptocurrency from A to Z In just two weeks, $Turbo's market capitalization reached up to $77 million. Rhett Mankind is now a millionaire Rhett Mankind, an Australia-based digital artist, created a meme cryptocurrency, the "TurboToadToken," in … Continue reading This artist asked ChatGPT to create a crypto for him: he is a millionaire
These mysterious hackers attack both Russians and Ukrainians
A collective of pirates, considered state-owned, has been identified without knowing its real allegiance. Russian targets in occupied areas of Ukraine have been spied on for a long time, as have two Ukrainian soldiers. A new group of hackers, potentially state-owned, has been detected. In a report published on May 10, 2023, the cybersecurity company Malwarebytes attributes five operations … Continue reading These mysterious hackers attack both Russians and Ukrainians
Desktop processors: Lowest sales since 1993
AMD and Intel are struggling with high inventory levels. AMD's CPU market shares rose only because sales have been less slumped than Intel's. The bad business figures have already indicated it, and now comes the confirmation from the market observer Mercury Research: AMD and Intel's processor sales reached a new low at the beginning of 2023. This … Continue reading Desktop processors: Lowest sales since 1993
Android becomes a tracker network with a warning about secret trackers
Google will overtake Apple in one fell swoop when it comes to the range of Bluetooth trackers. Over 1 billion Android phones help to search and find. Sameer Samat, responsible for Android products and design at Google, will present the new features for Find My Device at Google I/O 2023. (Image: Screenshot) Google is redesigning its "Find … Continue reading Android becomes a tracker network with a warning about secret trackers
Earth’s climate could be unrecognizable in 2100
Climate change risks altering the nature of climatic zones, transforming them radically. According to new projections, almost half of the planet's climate zones are likely to be in a different climate than today, in 2100. The planet's climate is already changing. It is a warming of temperatures and, more generally, a climate change. It is still possible to take action … Continue reading Earth’s climate could be unrecognizable in 2100
Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 & 4060 Ti: Allegedly also with 16 GB of memory
Nvidia may re-launch the GeForce RTX 4070 with more and faster memory. The GeForce RTX 4060 Ti should also appear as a 16 GB model. The upper GeForce middle class should get more memory: The first rumors have brought a GeForce RTX 4060 Ti with twice the RAM capacity of 16 GB into play - even … Continue reading Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 & 4060 Ti: Allegedly also with 16 GB of memory
Android 14, Bard, Pixel: what new Google features are expected for the May 10 conference?
At 7 p.m. on May 10, Google is hosting its traditional I/O conference. A particularly anticipated event this year is when Microsoft seems to have taken a step ahead of Google in terms of artificial intelligence. Every year, Google organizes two major conferences. There is the “Made by Google” event in the fall, during which Google unveils its new … Continue reading Android 14, Bard, Pixel: what new Google features are expected for the May 10 conference?
Intel is cutting jobs again
Intel is now reacting to the largest quarterly loss in the company's history with a savings program and further job cuts. Chip manufacturer Intel is reportedly facing another wave of layoffs. The company did not give exact numbers of how many employees will have to leave the company. "We are focused on cost reductions and efficiencies through … Continue reading Intel is cutting jobs again
Did Binance Help Russia Avoid Economic Sanctions? The US is investigating
US Justice is investigating the cryptocurrency exchange platform. Binance is accused of allowing Russia to evade financial sanctions, imposed after its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Did Binance allow Russians to circumvent US sanctions? The cryptocurrency exchange is under investigation by the US Department of Justice, according to Bloomberg. In an article from May 5, 2023, the … Continue reading Did Binance Help Russia Avoid Economic Sanctions? The US is investigating
Twitter: Elon Musk wants to delete inactive accounts and promises to archive
Twitter accounts with no activity in recent years should be deleted and reassigned. Elon Musk announced that but left questions unanswered. Twitter boss Elon Musk has announced that accounts on the platform that have been inactive for years will be removed. This is to make abandoned usernames available again. At the same time, he warned that the move … Continue reading Twitter: Elon Musk wants to delete inactive accounts and promises to archive
How prisoners learn to Live in freedom via VR
Simulators are used in correctional facilities to enable inmates to receive real-life instruction. But does it work? Atorrus Rainer, 41 years old, is in the middle of a stuffy room with a fluorescent lamp burning above him. A virtual reality headset covers his eyes like oversized glasses. From time to time he will reach out and use a … Continue reading How prisoners learn to Live in freedom via VR
Stock fund generated by ChatGPT clearly outperforms the established competition
If you ask ChatGPT a question, you almost always get an answer. An equity fund put together in this way has now left the competition far behind for more than two months. A collection of stocks generated by the AI chatbot ChatGPT has appreciated significantly more in value than the 10 most popular funds in the … Continue reading Stock fund generated by ChatGPT clearly outperforms the established competition
An AI “which tries to kill you as soon as it can”: Tesla crushed by the co-founder of Apple
Asked about AI, Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, did not go out of his way about Tesla and the catastrophic way in which autonomous driving seeks to kill its users. Can an AI seek to kill us? It is yes according to Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, specifically targeting the one developed by Tesla for autonomous driving. In a … Continue reading An AI “which tries to kill you as soon as it can”: Tesla crushed by the co-founder of Apple
Ryzen 7040U: AMD fires against Apple and Intel
AMD's U models follow the HS processors. The Ryzen 7040U is satisfied with 15 to 30 watts and is said to be faster than Apple's M2 and Intel's Core i-1300P. AMD is introducing four Ryzen 7040U series notebook processors: the Ryzen 7 7840U, Ryzen 5 7640U, Ryzen 5 7540U, and Ryzen 3 7440U. They consume 15 to … Continue reading Ryzen 7040U: AMD fires against Apple and Intel
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton: Afraid of the spirits he summoned
Without the British-Canadian researcher, deep neural networks would hardly have caught on. But now ex-Google employee Hinton is questioning his work. Geoffrey Hinton lives in a house on a pretty street in north London. The man is a pioneer in the field of deep learning, he helped develop some of the most important techniques that are at the … Continue reading AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton: Afraid of the spirits he summoned
The man who was supposed to save TikTok from banning leaves TikTok
Appointed in December 2022 by TikTok to lead its future independent subsidiary in the United States, Eric Han has decided to leave the company. His surprise departure, which comes as TikTok is in the hot seat, is not reassuring for the social network. Can the banning of TikTok by the American authorities still be avoided? Since the hearing … Continue reading The man who was supposed to save TikTok from banning leaves TikTok
Graphics cards: AMD and Nvidia cannot keep up the high prices
AMD and Nvidia cannot keep up with the adjustments in free trade with their price reductions. Shops sometimes significantly undercut the recommended prices. AMD and Nvidia cannot keep the high price recommendations for their current generation of graphics cards. Both manufacturers have reduced prices in their own online stores, but are still lagging behind other retailers - … Continue reading Graphics cards: AMD and Nvidia cannot keep up the high prices
Against car theft: New York police distribute AirTags
A campaign has been launched in New York in which the police want to increase the use of Apple's AirTags in cars. 500 pieces are even distributed free of charge. It's pretty unusual for a law enforcement agency to aggressively encourage the use of a particular product—but that's exactly what's happening in New York right now. At … Continue reading Against car theft: New York police distribute AirTags
Twitter introduces a one-click payment feature for article retrieval
In the future, Elon Musk wants to offer publishers the opportunity to place longer individual articles behind an easy-to-use payment barrier via Twitter. Elon Musk has announced a new function via Twitter for May that publishers can use to postpaid content on the platform. "Users who don't pay for a monthly subscription can access a casual … Continue reading Twitter introduces a one-click payment feature for article retrieval
Ukrainian soldiers use a Steam Deck to control a machine gun
Images and video show a turret remotely controlled by Ukrainian military personnel. The remote to turn and shoot is a Steam Deck, the game console produced by Valve. After the tourist drones were modified by Ukrainian soldiers, here are the game consoles to actually wage war. On the Ukrainian Defense Ministry's Ukrainian News Agency on April 21 published photos of … Continue reading Ukrainian soldiers use a Steam Deck to control a machine gun
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