Month: December 2024
This is too easy – I just used Sora for the first time and it blew my mind
Sora, OpenAI‘s new AI video generation platform, which finally launched on Monday, is a surprisingly rich platform that offers simple tools for almost instantly generating shockingly realistic-looking videos. Even in my all-too-brief hands-on, I could see that Sora is about to change everything about video creation. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman…
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Apple Pay’s first competitor on the iPhone has arrived in Norway
A Norwegian payment app called Vipps is the first service to take advantage of a new, more open iOS ecosystem thanks to EU regulations. Starting today, Norwegians can use Vipps for tap-to-pay transactions and online payments, and they can even set the app as the default payment option on their…
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QR codes can be used to crack this vital browser security tool
Browser isolation runs all scripts in a remote, or virtual environment, but QR codes still make it through If a device is infected with malware, it can get commands via QR codes, rendering browser isolation useless The method works, but has its limitations Cybersecurity researchers from Mandiant claim to have…
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It sure sounds like Trump would be okay with a TikTok sale
I used TikTok very successfully in my campaign. I have a man named TikTok Jack, he was very effective, obviously, because I won youth by 30 percent. All Republicans lose youth. I don’t know why. Maybe it’s changing. And last time we were down 30 percent with youth. This time…
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AI is booming on the App Store, and developers are taking advantage of it
There’s endless hype around generative AI this year, and app developers have clearly been paying attention. AI-focused tools are blowing up Apple’s App Store charts in almost every category, occupying top 10 rankings across education, productivity, and photo editing. Opportunities are particularly rife for free graphics and design apps, a…
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Everything you need to know about Micron’s “game-changer” 6550 ION SSD
Micron describes its new SSD as an industry “game-changer” Launch marks the first SSD boasting a PCIe 5.0 x4 interface The 6550 ION matches performance with energy efficiency Micron recently unveiled the 6550 ION SSD, marking the launch of the industry’s first 60TB storage device featuring a PCIe 5.0 x4…
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