Month: August 2024
Google Meet’s automatic AI note-taking is here
Google Meet’s newest AI-powered feature, “take notes for me,” has started rolling out today to Google Workspace customers with the Gemini Enterprise, Gemini Education Premium, or AI Meetings & Messaging add-ons. It’s similar to Meet’s transcription tool, only instead of automatically transcribing what everyone says, it summarizes what everyone talked about.…
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This cybercrime group claims it can help hackers beat CAPTCHA locks
Cybersecurity experts have reported discovering an threat actor selling CAPTCHA-solving services to its customers. Arkose Cyber Threat Intelligence Research (ACTIR) says the Greasy Opal group is allegedly based in the Czech Republic and has, in the past decade and a half, sold all kinds of software, both legitimate and illegal.…
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Dell XPS 13 Copilot+ review: A capable AI PC, but Windows on Arm issues remain
It’s only been four months since we reviewed the latest Intel version of the XPS 13, but now Dell has released a model built for Microsoft’s Copilot+ AI PC initiative. It’s running Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon X Elite chip, making it an Arm-based laptop like the recent Surface Pro and Surface…
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Volkswagen and Mercedes announce EV gaming upgrades to help you survive lengthy charging breaks
Volkswagen is the latest automotive manufacturer to announce a partnership with mobile gaming platform AirConsole, which allows drivers and passengers to stream a number of gaming titles when stationary. Initially to be rolled out in the VW ID.7 Pro S and VW ID.7 Touring Pro S models, with various other…
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China Conquers Mexico’s Automotive Market, and the US Is Worried
Led by the automaker BYD, China has established itself as the main car supplier in Mexico. The US worries China could use Mexico as a “back door” to sidestep tariffs and gain footing in the US market. Source
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Shein says it found two cases of child labor in its supply chain last year
Shein, the massively popular bargain bin retailer selling clothes, accessories, and home goods, said it uncovered two cases of child labor between Q1 and Q3 of 2023. In its most recent sustainability report released last week, Shein said the discoveries were made through the company’s audits of suppliers working with…
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