Tag: computing
Google’s Circle to Search could soon protect you from fake AI-generated images
As is the trend for most AI-infused products these days, Circle to Search is expanding – again. The feature, which premiered on the Galaxy S24 series in January of this year and then rolled out to other Android devices, allows you to simply circle something on screen – be it an amazing…
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The AI Friend necklace is the worst parts of Fight Club and Beautiful Mind put together
Recently I was watching a TV series in which the main character was, as I like to call it, “Beautiful Minded”. For multiple episodes, he was talking to an old friend, one who did not always have his best interests at heart. It turned out the guy was in his…
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Meta’s new AI model tags and tracks every object in your videos
Meta has a new AI model that can label and follow any object in a video as it moves around. The Segment Anything Model 2 (SAM 2) extends the capabilities of its predecessor, SAM, which was limited to images, opening up new opportunities for video editing and analysis. SAM 2’s…
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Beware, travel apps are hungry for your data – here’s how to protect your privacy
As you’re getting ready to hit the beach or travel to the Paris Olympics, beware: travel applications are among the most data-hungry and privacy-unfriendly apps. Cybersecurity experts at NordVPN, one of the best VPN providers on the market, have found the likes of Booking, Airbnb, and FlightRadar24 request some of…
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Windows 11’s hidden new ‘end task’ option means you can say goodbye to Task Manager drama at last
Windows 11 users, take note: there’s a hidden feature which was recently introduced by Microsoft that allows you to kill an app that has become unresponsive (or isn’t working in some way) in a far quicker manner than the normal route. The new piece of functionality is an option to…
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Chrome could revolutionize search on PC with a big Google Lens upgrade that lets you Circle to Search images
Google Chrome on the desktop is going to get the equivalent of the popular Circle to Search feature on mobiles, and the ability, powered by Google Lens, should arrive in the browser soon. As 9 to 5 Google reports, on a Chromebook, the feature will be activated by clicking on…
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