Month: January 2025
Heat pumps in EVs are making a big difference in cold-weather driving
Many EV manufacturers have leaned heavily on energy-gulping resistive heaters to keep the cabin and battery warm in the winter time. But heat pumps, which can cut down on battery range losses in the cold, are becoming more prevalent in EVs, and they could help EV owners in the US…
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Google’s Gemini AI smart home controls are rolling out to everyone
Google is bringing smart home controls in Gemini to everyone. The Google Home extension in the Gemini app is adding a few new features, in addition to letting you adjust your smart lighting, thermostat, speakers, and other compatible devices as long as they’re connected to your Google account. Google first…
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Gamers are already using Nvidia’s DLSS 4 tech in Cyberpunk 2077
Added support for DLSS 4 with Multi Frame Generation for GeForce RTX 50 Series graphics cards, which boosts FPS by using AI to generate up to three times per traditionally rendered frame – enabled with GeForce RTX 50 Series on January 30th. DLSS 4 also introduces faster single Frame Generation…
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This devious phishing site repurposes legitimate web elements like CAPTCHA pages for malware distribution
Phishing campaign mimics CAPTCHA to deliver hidden malware commands PowerShell command hidden in verification leads to Lumma Stealer attack Educating users on phishing tactics is key to preventing such attacks CloudSek has uncovered a sophisticated method for distributing the Lumma Stealer malware which poses a serious threat to Windows users.…
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OpenAI’s Operator can surf the web for you
OpenAI has begun previewing a new tool called Operator that can navigate within a web browser. According to a blog post published Thursday, the software is powered by what the company calls a Computer-Using Agent. “CUA is trained to interact with graphical user interfaces (GUIs) — the buttons, menus, and…
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New wave of sextortion scams uses personal details and images to intimidate targets while bypassing traditional security measures
Sextortion scams evolve with personalized tactics and heightened intimidation. Threat actors exploit invoicing platforms to bypass email security filters. Robust email filters and training help counter sextortion threats effectively. Sextortion scams are becoming more complex and personal as the scams now frequently target individuals across different sectors with greater precision…
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