Author: Zach_Wilson
Amazon joins AI image creation fray with new model
Amazon is joining the AI image generation fray with the release of its Titan text-to-image AI model. Announced during the AWS re:Invent conference, Titan Image Generator can create “realistic, studio-quality images” and is supposed to have built-in guardrails against toxicity and bias. Titan isn’t a standalone app or website but…
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Update Google Chrome now – another zero-day security flaw has been found
If you’re a Google Chrome user, make sure to check for the latest update, because Google just patched its sixth zero-day vulnerability of the year. The vulnerability, stemming from an integer overflow weakness in the Skia open-source 2D graphics library, is being actively abused in the wild, so don’t wait…
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It’s not just electricity — Bitcoin mines burn through a lot of water, too
Bitcoin mines aren’t just energy-hungry, it turns out they’re thirsty, too. The water consumption tied to a single Bitcoin transaction, on average, could be enough to fill a small backyard pool, according to a new analysis. Bitcoin mines are essentially big data centers, which have become notorious for how much…
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Monster Hunter Rise is delisting the Sonic DLC in January
Capcom has announced that it will be delisting several pieces of Monster Hunter Rise collaboration content in January. This comes from a new post shared to Twitter today (November 29) where the publisher stated that the Sonic the Hedgehog, Universal Studios Japan, and Sengan-en DLC content will no longer be available…
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The most common reasons for website downtime
In today’s hyper-connected world, having an accessible website is a vital part of a business – an effective website provides valuable information and encourages customer trust. But website downtime can have severe consequences, from damaging your brand’s reputation to impacting your bottom line. The cost of downtime can extend into…
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GM wants you to know that it’s also unhappy with the slow pace of its EV business
General Motors is dealing with a lot right now: a slowing EV business, delays in battery manufacturing, a safety crisis with its robotaxi unit, Cruise, and financial headwinds from the monthslong autoworker strike. On top of it all, its stock price is still struggling to get back to where it…
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