The recent ransomware attack on London hospitals by the Russian group Qilin has sparked a lengthy investigation that could take weeks to complete. The state-run National Health Service (NHS) has expressed deep concerns over a reported data dump of patient records following the attack on NHS provider Synnovis on June 3. The attack, which primarily
In a recent report by consulting firm Interbrand, Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Google emerged as the four leading global brands at the end of 2023. These tech giants not only dominate the global market but also hold top positions as the most valuable companies worldwide. Surprisingly, Nvidia, a rising star in the tech industry, despite
AI assistants have become an integral part of our daily lives, with technologies like Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant transforming the way we interact with our devices. However, the traditional method of speaking out loud to these assistants in public settings can be daunting for many individuals. The introduction of typing as an alternative way
Clearview AI, a facial recognition startup, recently reached a settlement in an Illinois lawsuit that alleged the company’s collection of faces violated privacy rights. The settlement, estimated to be worth over $50 million, offers plaintiffs a share of the company’s potential value rather than a traditional payout. Additionally, attorneys’ fees of $20 million will be
In 1993, a fateful meeting occurred at a Denny’s in San Jose. Three ambitious engineers, Jensen Huang, Chris Malachowsky, and Curtis Priem, gathered to brainstorm ideas for a computer chip that could revolutionize graphics for video games. Little did they know that this meeting would be the inception of Nvidia, a tech company that would
Champion Shift is a game that combines elements of Vampire Survivors and classic roguelike games to create a unique and engaging experience for players. In this game, players take on the role of legendary figures such as King Arthur Pendragon, battling their way through crowds of cyberpunk minions in a top-down auto-shooter format. The game
In the realm of automated summarization tools, the potential for legal ramifications looms large. As highlighted by experts, there is a delicate balance between accurate summarization and defamatory content. The risk of summarizing a story incorrectly and turning it defamatory is a real concern. Legal expert, Grimmelmann, points out that failure to credit the original
Scientific breakthroughs often occur when researchers combine seemingly unrelated concepts to push the boundaries of knowledge. Just as Maxwell’s theory of light emerged from the reciprocity of electricity and magnetism, a recent collaboration between Professor Szameit’s research group at the University of Rostock and researchers from Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg has led to a groundbreaking discovery in
The recent ban imposed by the U.S. Commerce Department on Kaspersky software has sparked controversy and skepticism. Despite being labeled as a security threat, the cybersecurity firm, Kaspersky, vehemently denies posing any risk to national security. The ban was justified based on geopolitical concerns rather than concrete evidence of malicious activities conducted by the company.
YouTube users have recently reported receiving emails informing them of the cancellation of their YouTube Premium subscriptions. This move has sparked a wave of speculation among users, with many pointing towards the use of VPNs to access cheaper subscription rates as the reason behind these cancellations. This crackdown by YouTube marks a significant shift in