According to a recent news report, it looks like the emergence of ChatGPT and several other AI chatbots disrupted traditional search engines and is ushering in a new chapter of the internet; while many users are just starting to understand the potential of these AI tools, some students are already taking advantage of their capabilities. According to a recent report by BBC News, some students have confessed to using ChatGPT... Read more âș
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Do you use phone charging stations in airports or cafes? It may be a good idea to think twice before doing that. On this matter, the FBI and Federal Communications Commission (FCC) are warning against the use of public phone charging stations, which are increasingly popular in places like the ones we mentioned above and also shopping malls.Hackers have found ways to introduce malware and monitoring software onto devices through... Read more âș
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The infamous âBigfootâ footage that intrigued conspiracy theorists for decades, has been analyzed by artificial intelligence (AI), offering a clearer image than ever before. The Patterson-Gimlin film, which was shot in 1967, claimed to show the elusive âBigfootâ or âsasquatchâ walking through the Six Rivers National Forest in California. However, it was dismissed by the scientific community and most people saw it as a hoax. Nonetheless, the footage has been... Read more âș
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Recent reports suggest that Sony is working on a new handheld gaming device, codenamed Q-Lite, which could provide PlayStation fans with another option for gaming on the go. While various new handheld devices boosted portable gaming last year, Sonyâs Q-Lite is said to be designed for remote play of PS5 games, rather than as a standalone platform with exclusive games.According to a post from Insider Gaming on Wednesday (05/04/2023), rumors... Read more âș
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In 1969, the American Falls, part of the world-famous Niagara Falls, were turned off for the first time in 12,000 years by the US Army Corps of Engineers. The reason for this unusual occurrence was that engineers were concerned about a growing pile of boulders at the bottom of the falls, which could potentially turn them into rapids. To assess the situation, they decided to dam the Niagara River by... Read more âș
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Googleâs Nest division has announced that it will stop supporting three of its home security products: Nest Secure, Dropcam, and Works with Nest. These products will no longer be accessible via the Nest app after their respective cutoff dates. The company will stop supporting Nest Secure starting on April 8, 2024, and Dropcam on the same date. However, all current features will remain available until these dates.For Nest Secure users,... Read more âș
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In a new fashion for stealing cars, automotive security experts have discovered that cybercriminals can hack into a vehicleâs control system through the headlight. The control system is managed by the controller area network (CAN) bus, an Internet of Things (IoT) protocol that allows devices and microcontrollers to communicate with each other within the car.By manipulating the electronic control unit (ECU) in a Toyota RAV4âs headlight, attackers could access the... Read more âș
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Last Sunday (April 2, 2023), an Apple Store at Alderwood Mall in Lynnwood, Washington was robbed by unidentified individuals who broke through the wall of a nearby coffee equipment makerâs bathroom in the shopping center. The Lynnwood Police Department spokesperson confirmed that approximately 436 iPhones, Apple Watches, and other merchandise worth $500K were stolen, and no arrests have been made yet. The police spokesperson said no fingerprints have been found... Read more âș
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Following complaints from European consumer groups, the Japanese gaming company Nintendo has agreed to repair for free beyond the legal guarantee period unresponsive console controllers, the European Commission said this Tuesday (04/06/23).In 2021 Nintendo found itself in the EU spotlight after the European Consumer Organisation (BEUC) and nine national consumer groups complained to the EU executive about its Nintendo Switch console, saying that they deteriorate too quickly.Known as the âJoy-Con... Read more âș
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A series of vulnerabilities in Nexxâs smart garage door opener controllers â which could be remotely hacked by attackers from anywhere in the world â were discovered by security researcher Sam Sabetan. Despite multiple attempts to report the vulnerabilities to Nexx, the company has not responded for months and has not fixed the issue. These critical security flaws mean that attackers could open Nexx doors at random, potentially exposing garage... Read more âș
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OnePlus has just released its latest smartphone, the Nord CE 3 Lite, a successor of the Nord CE 2 Lite as the most affordable device in the companyâs lineup. The new phone offers several notable upgrades over its predecessor, including a slightly larger 6.72-inch FHD display with a 120Hz refresh rate, providing a smoother user experience.Maybe the most significant upgrade comes to the triple-camera setup, which now includes a 108MP... Read more âș
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Samsung, the South Korean tech giant, has announced its plans to release a âthree-foldâ foldable phone later this year. According to Yogesh Brar (a popular tech blogger), the new device is expected to be the first of its kind and will replace the previously planned Galaxy S23 FE phone, which would bring the already-known âcandy barâ format. The companyâs display division has already showcased an OLED screen with two hinges... Read more âș
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Google has recently imposed a limit of 5 million files per user in its Drive, including those who pay for extra storage, citing the new restriction as a âpreventive measure against system misuseâ that could compromise its stability and safety. The newly imposed limit applies to the number of items a user can create within any Drive account and is not organization-wide, however, the company assured users that this limitation... Read more âș
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The well-known brand Western Digital may soon introduce a new 1TB expansion card for Xbox Series consoles that is considerably cheaper than its competitors. Called âWD_BLACK C50 Expansion Card for Xboxâ, the not-yet-released product has recently been listed on Best Buyâs website but is currently unavailable for purchase. It was designed to expand the storage of Xbox Series consoles by a whopping 1TB.The Xbox Series consoles launched back in 2020... Read more âș
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Ray Kurzweil, former Google engineer, and renowned futurist has predicted something pretty interesting: humans will achieve immortality by 2030 with the help of nanorobots. Now 75 years old, Kurzweil received the National Medal of Technology in 1999 and was inducted into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2022. In recent decades, he has made some accurate predictions, including the forecast that a computer would beat humans in chess by... Read more âș
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AT&T has recently announced that the just-released Samsung Galaxy A54 5G will be available for their customers in the United States starting Friday, April 7th. The device comes with a price tag of $449.99, but new and existing AT&T customers can get it for just $10 per month with no trade-in required.Aside from the great design and cost-benefit-focused hardware, one of the main features of the Galaxy A54 5G is... Read more âș
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Ostloong Innovations, a Swiss startup specializing in augmented reality and artificial intelligence technologies, has just unveiled LYRA, its latest innovation in the form of multifunctional smart AR glasses. LYRA is designed to provide an augmented reality experience for office work, city life, and traveling, allowing its users to navigate the digital world without losing sight of their physical surroundings.Available for pre-sale on the Ostloong Innovations website from September 2023, the... Read more âș
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A New Zealand-based architecture and design firm named W2 has created a revolutionary camping trailer called the Romotow, that can transform into a spacious deck lounge with the push of a button. The design (inspired by a USB flash drive) was initially conceived as a futuristic idea back in 2012 but was later revealed in 2018, and is now, to make camper enthusiasts happy, it is available for purchase.Thanks to... Read more âș
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Insta360, a very well-known name in the world of cameras and imaging technology, has recently entered the smartphone gimbal market with its latest offering, the Insta360 Flow. The gimbal aims to simplify the process of capturing professional-quality video footage with your smartphone.Arriving as a direct competitor for the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 range of smartphone gimbals, the Flow has put up a decent fight in matching DJIâs features, with the... Read more âș
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HP announced this Wednesday (03/29/2023) a range of new products and solutions aimed at leading the way in the next era of hybrid work at the Amplify Partner Conference. With research showing only 22% of workers describe themselves as âthrivingâ in hybrid work, HP aims to make hybrid flexibility accessible to all.HPâs Future of Work study revealed that 80% of workers want to be in the office some of the... Read more âș
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