Month: August 2024
The Morning After: Apple is still working on a rotating iPad-like tabletop device
An iPad-like tabletop device, Apple’s reported take on Echo Show and Nest Hub-style touchscreen devices, might still happen. According to Bloomberg, it could debut as soon as 2026, with a thin robotic arm that moves around a large display. In my mind, it’ll look like a mid-00s piece of technology,…
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BenQ’s ceiling projector means never having to leave your bed for big-screen movies
Wouldn’t it be great if you could get a superb home cinema experience without having to get out of bed? That’s what the new BenQ GV50 smart laser projector aims to deliver. It’s been made with ceiling projection in mind, and according to BenQ president Peter YF Huang it’s ideal…
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Steam reviews are now a little more useful but a little less fun
Steam reviews tend to be a medley of serious, helpful, jokey and meme-y, but Valve is looking to switch that vibe up a bit. The company has started publicly testing a new "helpfulness" system that will bring useful reviews to the top and effectively demote the fun ones, depending on…
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Kim Dotcom is being Megauploaded to the US for trial
Kim Dotcom is being extradited to the United States to face long-standing criminal charges relating to his defunct file-sharing service Megaupload. The order was signed by New Zealand Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith according to Stuff, saying he received “extensive advice from the Ministry of Justice on this matter” and that…
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Unlearning the RaaS Model: How ransomware attacks are evolving
In recent years, ransomware attacks have surged, becoming the most notorious cyber threat. According to a recent survey of 1,200 cybersecurity professionals, more than half of all respondents (57 percent) experienced a data breach or data leak in the last 12 months (many as a result of a ransomware attack),…
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Biased and hallucinatory AI models can produce inequitable results
“Code me a treasure-hunting game.” “Cover ‘Gangnam Style” by Psy in the style of Adele.” “Create a photorealistic, closeup video of two pirate ships battling each other as they sail inside a cup of coffee.” Even that final prompt is no exaggeration – today’s best AI tools can create all…
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