Google published an online advertisement in which its much-anticipated AI chatbot Bard delivered an inaccurate answer. The tech giant posted a short GIF video of Bard in action via Twitter, describing the chatbot as a “launchpad for curiosity” that would help simplify complex topics. In the advertisement, Bard is given the prompt: “What new discoveries
Tencent is planning to launch a Valorant esports league when the hit shooter title debuts in China this year, one of the strongest signs yet that the country’s internet giants are getting back to business after a two-year industry crackdown. Tencent unit TJ Sports has held discussions with top Chinese esports players in recent days
Feb 08, 2023Ravie LakshmananVulnerability Management Multiple unpatched security flaws have been disclosed in open source and freemium Document Management System (DMS) offerings from four vendors LogicalDOC, Mayan, ONLYOFFICE, and OpenKM. Cybersecurity firm Rapid7 said the eight vulnerabilities offer a mechanism through which “an attacker can convince a human operator to save a malicious document on
In this article AFRM Follow your favorite stocksCREATE FREE ACCOUNT Affirm announced it’s cutting 19% of its workforce Wednesday. The news came as it reported second quarter earnings that fell below analyst estimates on both the top and bottom lines. Shares were down more than 17% after hours. In his letter to shareholders Wednesday, Founder
The government neither controls social media intermediaries nor casts any fetters on the freedom of expression of their users, Parliament was informed on Wednesday. Minister of State for Electronics and IT Rajeev Chandrasekhar in a written reply to the Lok Sabha said that the IT Rules, 2021, cast specific obligations on the intermediaries that no
Realme will unveil the Realme GT Neo 5 for China on Thursday, February 9. There have been reports suggesting that this smartphone might soon arrive as the Realme GT 3 in the global markets. The company has now teased the possible launch of this smartphone in India. The teaser does not confirm the handset’s moniker.
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Feb 08, 2023Ravie LakshmananEncryption / IoT Security The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has announced that a family of authenticated encryption and hashing algorithms known as Ascon will be standardized for lightweight cryptography applications. “The chosen algorithms are designed to protect information created and transmitted by the Internet of Things (IoT), including
Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) announced a new partnership with the Indian Institute of Science (IISc) to promote research and development in the field of on-chip Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection. The partnership seeks to build cutting-edge ESD device solutions to protect ultra-high-speed serial interfaces in advanced Integrated Circuits (ICs) and system-on-chip (SoC) products, a joint
US President Joe Biden called on US lawmakers Tuesday to restrict how social media companies lure children and collect their data, as he accused Big Tech of conducting a “for profit” experiment on the nation’s youth. “We must finally hold social media companies accountable for the experiment they are running on our children for profit,”
WhatsApp is working on the ability to schedule calls on an upcoming version of the messaging app, according to details shared by a feature tracker. The popular messaging service could let users schedule calls with members of the same group, who will be notified when the call begins. WhatsApp is also working on the ability to transcribe
Overwatch 2’s season 3 event is now live, and with that comes a host of new content. The latest update ushers in a new Asian Mythology theme, a new ice-based Control map, and an external dating simulator called Loverwatch for Valentine’s Day. Developer Blizzard Entertainment has also unveiled a roadmap for the months on, which
OnePlus launched its latest pair of earbuds alongside OnePlus Ace 2 on February 7, 2023. Dubbed OnePlus Buds Ace, the new truly wireless (TWS) earbuds from the company with up to 36 hours of battery life, ANC noise reduction, a 12.4mm dynamic audio driver, a dedicated dynamic bass system and more. It comes with the
iPhone 14 Pro — Apple’s flagship smartphone launched in 2022 — is reportedly faster in both single core and multi core performance than the recently launched Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, recent benchmarks of both phones have revealed. The Galaxy S23 Ultra is one of the most premium smartphones that is equipped with a custom version
Uber reported fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday that beat analysts’ estimates. Shares were up more than 6% in premarket trading. Here’s how the company did: Earnings per share: 29 cents vs. 18 cent loss expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. Revenue: $8.6 billion vs. $8.49 billion expected by analysts, according to Refinitiv. Revenue for the quarter was
Feb 08, 2023Ravie LakshmananCryptocurrency / Endpoint Security A Russian national on February 7, 2023, pleaded guilty in the U.S. to money laundering charges and for attempting to conceal the source of funds obtained in connection with Ryuk ransomware attacks. Denis Mihaqlovic Dubnikov, 30, was arrested in Amsterdam in November 2021 before he was extradited from
Meta Platforms is asking many of its managers and directors to transition to individual contributor jobs or leave the company as it tries to become more efficient, according to people familiar with the matter. The process is known internally as a “flattening,” the people said. Higher-level managers are sharing the directive with their subordinates in
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) said it will not appeal its loss in federal court in its fight to stop Meta Platforms from buying VR content maker Within Unlimited, but could still pursue the case with an internal FTC administrative law judge. Judge Edward Davila of the US District Court for the Northern District
Apple has been rumoured to be working on an ‘Ultra’ model, which may replace the top-of-the-line Pro Max model. This change could be reflected in the iPhone 15 series, which may arrive in 2024. Recent reports have suggested that not only the iPhone 15 Ultra would pack more capabilities, but it would also be priced
The world’s largest tech companies are promising across the board to spend less, new territory for an industry that thrives on perks. Already last year, Facebook parent Meta Platforms shut down its laundry service for staff, and in January of this year, Alphabet’s Google included more than 30 massage therapists in its first big round
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