Author: Zach_Wilson
Amazon’s next tablet might run Android
Amazon is preparing to launch a new tablet that could run on Android instead of its custom FireOS software, according to a report from Reuters. Multiple sources tell the outlet that Amazon plans to release the “higher-end” Android tablet as early as next year. Amazon currently powers its Fire tablets…
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Major hack hit NY Business Council – over 47,000 people affected, here’s how to stay safe
BCNYS suffered a cyberattack in February, and discovered it in August Sensitive personal, payment, and healthcare information, was stolen There’s no evidence of in-the-wild abuse yet The Business Council of New York State (BCNYS), an association representing businesses, chambers of commerce, and professional organizations across New York, has confirmed it…
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Worried about Chat Control? This website can help you get your say
A new citizen-led initiative can now help you have your say about the controversial EU child sexual abuse (CSAM) scanning bill Experts are concerned about the negative impact the bill will have on citizens’ communications privacy and security The Danish version of the so-called Chat Control could be adopted as…
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Microsoft and Asus’ new Xbox Ally handhelds launch on October 16th
Microsoft and Asus are putting a date on their new Xbox Ally handhelds: October 16th. Both the Xbox Ally and Xbox Ally X will be available on the same day in a variety of markets worldwide, but Microsoft and Asus aren’t opening preorders yet or revealing pricing. Microsoft also announced…
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Coming for your job? Most Americans now fear AI will cause widespread cuts for humans
71% of US citizens believe AI could cause permanent job loss Only one in three think AI is helpful in education Unemployment rates are broadly unchanged A new Reuters/Ipsos study has found nearly half (47%) of Americans believe AI is bad for humanity, and in terms of more than just…
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IBM and NASA made an open-source AI model for predicting solar weather
Last year, the most powerful geomagnetic storm in 20 years hit Earth. It produced stunning aurora displays in parts of the US that are normally too far south to see them. Normally, such storms are a headache for energy providers. In 1989, for example, the Canadian province of Québec suffered…
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