Report alleges that microphones on devices are used for Active Listening to deliver targeted ads

Report alleges that microphones on devices are used for "Active Listening" to deliver targeted ads

A report suggests that a major advertising company has used the microphone of devices to spy on users to deliver targeted ads. A report published by 404 Media spills the beans about […]

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Dell's Windows Copilot concept shows what Microsoft failed to deliver

When Microsoft released Windows Copilot to the masses, it promised that the new AI feature would help users control Windows 11. When users got their hands on Windows Copilot, they noticed quickly […]

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MeridianLink breach delivers the funniest moment cyberspace has ever seen

A notorious ransomware group known as ALPHV/BlackCat has taken extortion to a new level by filing a complaint with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) against one of their alleged victims, […]

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Microsoft Copilot Studio delivers an all-in-one experience

At Microsoft Ignite 2023, the tech giant has unveiled a suite of innovative features across its Copilot product line, together with the Microsoft Copilot Studio, marking a significant step forward in the […]

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AMD FSR 3 delivers amazing graphics without breaking the bank

AMD and Nvidia's bitter rivalry has been going on for years, and in essence, both graphics card makers have one goal in mind: to offer gamers better graphics at a lower price. […]

visionOS: Striving for iOS-like triumph, can it deliver?

Apple recently revealed its latest operating system, visionOS, designed specifically for the upcoming Vision Pro headset. The tech giant emphasized that visionOS has been carefully developed to meet the requirements of spatial […]

Amazon is working on AI-mazing deliveries

E-commerce giant Amazon is making significant strides in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance its delivery operations and optimize logistics. With a strong emphasis on improving customer satisfaction, the company is utilizing […]

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Apple's mixed-reality headset is in "delivery stage"

Recent reports suggest that the upcoming Apple mixed-reality headset is in the "final sprint" and "delivery stage" weeks before WWDC 2023. This means that there won't be any surprises, and the new […]

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Microsoft is turning Windows 11's Start Menu into an advertisement delivery system

The days of the classic Start Menu are numbered on Windows. Previously, the Start Menu was used by users to launch programs, access system tools and settings, and run searches. Now, with […]

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Microsoft will use Feature, Online and Web Experience Packs to deliver Windows features

Microsoft revealed this week how it plans to deliver content to Windows devices outside of the regular feature update and cumulative update process. Microsoft's Windows 10 and Windows 11 operating systems will […]

Delivery of optional non-security updates for Windows 10 and Server to resume in July

Microsoft paused the release of so-called "C" and "D" updates for Windows 10 and Windows Server in March 2020 because of the global pandemic caused by the Coronovirus. The company plans to […]

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Microsoft improves Delivery Optimization for Windows Insiders

Microsoft released a new Windows Insider build just a moment ago that brings PCs running on the Fast Ring to Windows 10 Build 14915. The new version fixes a couple of issues […]

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Windows 10 Update Delivery Optimization explained

Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system ships with a feature that Microsoft calls (update) Delivery Optimization. The feature uses local network or Internet sources to deliver updates to machines running Windows 10. Basically, […]

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Deliveries for Android tracks local and international postal packages for you

Its the time of the year where people start to send a lot of packages around. I'm not saying that this does not also happen at other times, but the Christmas season […]

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Setting Up The Content Delivery Network MaxCDN In WordPress

Back in 2010 I started to use a content delivery network in WordPress to speed up the delivery of pages to users from all over the world. The basic issue without a […]

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What if I told you that you could share out directories, via Samba, without having to install a single package? You can in the new Elive 2.0 (which is based on the […]

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Setting Up A Content Delivery Network In WordPress

In order to improve connections for users from all over the world, Ghacks enabled a content delivery network (CDN) yesterday. A CDN basically stores files and information on mirror servers all around […]

How to configure Compiz in Elive

For those of you who are lucky enough to have the Elive distribution running on your desktop, you might have noticed there is no CCSM (Compiz Config  Settings Manager). At least not […]

Microsoft To Start Word Patch Delivery In The US

Microsoft recently lost a patent infringement case in the United States with the court's ruling in favor of software development company tiny i4i. Many websites and blogs proclaimed after the court's ruling […]

Upgrading Elive Compiz to latest Elive

Today was a day that offered me a few good surprises. On my editing schedule I have an assignment to cover virtual machines using KVM. But since KVM only works with CPUs […]

Install Postfix for reliable email delivery

With your Ubuntu LAMP Server up and running (see my previous article "Installing Ubuntu Server 9.04" and "How to: install a LAMP server") and you are ready to set it up as […]

Get Magazine Style RSS News Feeds Delivered To Your Inbox

RSS Feeds are probably the best way of receiving updates from favorite websites and services. They are however still more of a thing for the technical inclined Internet users and largely ignored […]

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Google Tests New AI Mode in Search for Enhanced User Experience

Google is experimenting with a new "AI Mode" in its Search platform, aiming to integrate conversational artificial intelligence more deeply into the user experience. This development is part of Google's ongoing efforts […]

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ChatGPT Search Now Open to Everyone—No Account Needed!

In a major shift, OpenAI has removed the account requirement for using ChatGPT’s search engine, making it accessible to anyone in supported regions. This move positions ChatGPT as a serious contender to […]

Microsoft Teams Rolls Out AI-Powered Super Resolution for Sharper Video Calls

Microsoft Teams is introducing Super Resolution (SR), an AI-powered feature designed to enhance video quality, particularly in poor network conditions. Initially announced at Microsoft Ignite 2024, the feature is now available in […]

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Mobile Malware attack used Store apps and OCR to steal cryptocurrency recovery codes

Malicious applications that are uploaded to Google's Play Store or Apple's App Store continue to be a problem for users worldwide. Google said that it blocked more than 2.3 million risky Android […]

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Google’s Gemini 2.0 is Now Available—Here’s What’s New

Google has officially made Gemini 2.0 Flash widely available, expanding access to developers and users across multiple platforms. Initially launched as an experimental model, Gemini 2.0 Flash has been refined to offer […]

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OpenAI Launches ‘Deep Research’ ChatGPT—But Can It Really Replace Google?

OpenAI has unveiled a new ChatGPT feature called “Deep Research,” designed to assist users with complex, in-depth research across various fields, including finance, science, policy, and engineering. Unlike standard chatbot interactions, deep […]

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Google Upgrades Gemini App With Faster AI Model

Google has officially rolled out its new Gemini 2.0 Flash model as the default AI for all users of the Gemini app on both web and mobile. The upgraded model, first introduced […]

Microsoft Unveils New Surface Laptops With 22-Hour Battery Life and AI Power

Microsoft has announced the latest additions to its Surface lineup, unveiling new Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models equipped with Intel’s powerful Core Ultra Series 2 "Lunar Lake" processors. These devices mark […]

Meta AI’s New Features Make Recommendations More Personal Than Ever

Meta has announced two new personalization features for Meta AI, available soon to users in the United States and Canada. These enhancements aim to provide more tailored experiences by introducing AI memories […]

Ladybug Revives Classic Gaming with Blade Chimera Launch

In a nostalgic nod to the golden era of classic gaming, developer Ladybug has released its latest title, Blade Chimera, on Steam. This new venture, available since January 16, 2024, blends elements […]

Cybersecurity Alert: Users Deceived By Fake Google CAPTCHA Pages

In a significant security alert, cybersecurity firm CloudSek has unveiled a sophisticated phishing campaign linked to the Lumma Stealer malware, targeting Windows users. This approach leverages deceptive human verification pages that mimic […]

Android 16 Beta 1 is out: here is what is new or changing

Google released the first beta version of this year's Android release, Android 16, today. With Android 16 nearing completion, it is a good time to look at the major changes of the […]

Perplexity Launches extension of free AI App on Google Play Store

Perplexity, the AI conversational search engine, is making a significant leap into the mobile arena with the integration of Perplexity Assistant in its free Android app. This new feature enables users to […]

Netflix prices are increasing again

Netflix prices are increasing again

Netflix is once again increasing the monthly prices of its subscription plans across multiple countries, including the US, Canada, Argentina, and Portugal. The price adjustments are already in effect for new subscribers, […]

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Google Chrome 132 update fixes 16 unique security issues

Google released a new security update for its Chrome web browser that patches 16 unique security issues in the browser. Several of the vulnerabilities affect other Chromium-based web browsers as well, including […]

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Microsoft rolls out AI updates for classic Windows apps to Insiders

Microsoft has released a new build to the Windows 11 Insider channels Dev and Canary. These introduce new AI capabilities in the classic Windows apps Paint and Notepad. The details: Notepad is […]

PayPal's data sharing controversy New setting raises privacy concerns

PayPal's data sharing controversy: New setting raises privacy concerns

PayPal has reportedly made a change to its privacy policy that allows the company to share user data with third-parties. There is a way to opt-out of this data sharing. A report […]

Keyzing: a reference when buying software online

When searching for software, there are many purchasing options, price points, support plans, and generally too many variables for what should be a simple decision. Keyzing, a UK-based company, specializes in selling […]