Month: August 2024
AMD says Microsoft’s next big Windows 11 update will improve Zen 5 CPU performance
AMD says Microsoft’s upcoming Windows 11 version 24H2 update will improve performance for its new Zen 5 CPUs. The Ryzen 9000 series launched earlier this month, and failed to live up to AMD’s performance promises in most reviews. After rumors of a Windows bug, AMD has revealed that AMD-specific brand…
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YouTube has a new tool to help restore hacked channels: an AI chatbot
YouTube has announced a new AI assistant feature to help users recover accounts that have been targeted by hackers. Described as a “troubleshooting tool” on Google’s support page, the chatbot can be accessed via the YouTube Help Center, and should ask hacked creators a series of questions to guide them…
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Google’s Gemini AI platform can now help put that final polish on your work emails
Crafting the perfect Gmail message on the move could soon be easier than ever thanks to an AI upgrade coming to the platform. Google‘s email service has revealed it is adding even more Gemini AI tools to help users draft and write emails on their mobile devices. The new releases…
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Japan Launches a Development Project for Self-Driving EV Taxis
The autonomous-driving startup Tier IV aims to put Japanese-made electric robotaxis into service on Tokyo roads later this year, with its own open-source software controlling the EVs. Source
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The rise of identity-related cyberattacks: costs, challenges and the role of AI
Identity-related cyberattacks are the stealthy predators of the cybersecurity landscape, posing an unprecedented threat to organizations worldwide. According to a recent report, “2024 State of Passwordless Identity”, 78% of organizations were targeted by such attacks in the past 12 months. This alarming statistic underscores the urgent need for effective identity…
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New method for phishing discovered for Android and IPhone users
Banking customers have been targeted in a newly discovered method of phishing attacks, new research has found. A report from ESET found the attacks primarily focused on iPhone and Android users by getting them to unknowingly download Progressive Web Applications (PWA) disguised as authentic apps. PWAs are websites made to…
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