Month: February 2024
Google Maps is getting ‘supercharged’ with generative AI
Google is bringing generative AI to — where else? — Google Maps, promising to help users find cool places through the use of large language models (LLM). The feature will answer queries for restaurant or shopping recommendations, for example, using its LLM to “analyze Maps’ detailed information about more than 250…
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Another high severity security flaw has hit iOS and macOS devices – so update now
A high-severity flaw found in different Mac devices has been observed being abused in the wild, with users advised to apply the patch, which has been available for some time now, as soon as possible. The warning was shared by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Agency (CISA) as it added…
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Comcast is dropping its misleading Xfinity 10G network branding
Comcast has agreed to abandon its “Xfinity 10G network” product branding after advertising watchdogs concluded that it could cause consumers to think they will all experience “significantly faster speeds than are available on 5G networks,” which isn’t true. As such, Comcast’s marketing of its service as the “Xfinity 10G network”…
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Why DNS protection should be the first step in hybrid cloud security
Securing today’s hybrid cloud environments is a formidable challenge. Cloud adoption is on the rise as businesses everywhere, across all sectors, digitalize, modernize and evolve. The hybrid cloud model has become the de facto standard used by nearly three-quarters of businesses. Hybrid cloud environments combine the use of public and…
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This new retrofit door lock from Abode promises 12 months of battery life
The Abode Lock ($159.99) is a Wi-Fi-powered retrofit lock that replaces the rear portion of a deadbolt but keeps the front lock the same, so you can continue to use your keys but also have digital access through an app and with a fingerprint reader and keypad. The smart lock…
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These lovely ‘Vapor’ Xbox Wireless Controller colorways have just been added to Xbox Design Lab
New Xbox Wireless Controller designs have been added to Xbox Design Lab, allowing folks to customize a bespoke gamepad with a selection of vapor-themed colorways. Announced via an official Xbox Wire post, six ‘Vapor’ designs have been added to the Xbox Design Lab suite. These include the existing dark blue…
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