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TikTok will ban beauty filters by under 18s over mental health impact
TikTok has announced that it is responding to new legislation in the UK and EU by introducing a ban on the use of beauty filters by those aged under 18. The ban will be implemented worldwide … more…
2024-11-27 14:21
OpenStreetMap migrates to Debian 12
You may have seen this toot announcing OpenStreetMap's migration to Debian on their infrastructure. 🚀 After 18 years on Ubuntu, we've upgraded the @openstreetmap servers to Debian 12 (Bookworm). 🌍 openstreetmap.org is now faster using Ruby 3.1. O...
2024-11-27 14:01
The verdict is in: Windows Recall is great, actually
I’ve been using Recall since the preview became available last week, and my impressions so far are surprisingly positive, given the many privacy and security concerns, along with delays that the feature originally had.
2024-11-27 14:00
ISPs offer such excellent customer service they don’t need regulating, say ISPs
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) last month announced a review of the customer service offered by ISPs (internet service providers), stating that this was often so poor it made it hard for consumers to switch providers. But ISPs have respond...
2024-11-27 13:49
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Launches as a Modular Version of Raspberry Pi 5
Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 launches with up to 8GB RAM and 64GB storage, VideoCore VII GPU, Gigabit Ethernet, and 802.11ac Wi-Fi. Here are the specs! The post Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Launches as a Modular Version of Raspberry Pi 5 appeared fir...
2024-11-27 13:39
Microsoft does NOT use your private data from Word, Excel, and Microsoft 365 apps to train AI models, but I understand why people are scared
Microsoft has denies rumors of using Microsoft 365 customer data data to train AI models. The company took to social media and shared statements to explain its Connected Experiences within Microsoft 365.
2024-11-27 13:36
Don't trust everything you hear. Microsoft does NOT use your data from Microsoft 365 to train AI models.
Microsoft has denies rumors of using Microsoft 365 customer data data to train AI models. The company took to social media and shared statements to explain its Connected Experiences within Microsoft 365.
2024-11-27 13:36
Bluesky may not train AI on your posts, but others can, and users are furious
Bluesky's decentralized model backfires as a dataset for AI research puts user trust and consent to the test. Read more...
2024-11-27 13:30
FTC expresses concern about software updates for smart devices
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has expressed concern over lack of manufacturer commitment to software updates for smart devices, citing the risk that security flaws won’t be fixed, or that products will cease to function altogether. This echoes c...
2024-11-27 13:27
Intel Arc B580 Battlemage GPU allegedly surfaces on Geekbench — with 20 Xe Cores, 12GB of VRAM, and 2.85 GHz boost it falls short of the A580 despite being a generation newer
The Battlemage based Arc B580 has allegedly been tested in Geekbench - wielding 20 Xe Cores, 12GB of VRAM and a healthy 2.85 GHz boost clock.
2024-11-27 13:14
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Microsoft clarifies it does not use your Office documents to train AI models
If you are worried about Office apps siphoning your data for AI training, don't worry. Microsoft is not doing that—at least, it says so. Read more...
2024-11-27 13:14
Pick up a new Xbox Series X for only $398 in Walmart's Black Friday offer
Walmart's Black Friday Xbox Series X deal lets you save $50 off Microsoft's top-tier games console.
2024-11-27 13:08
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Microsoft Office AI training report is based on a misunderstanding, says the company
A tweet claiming that Microsoft Office uses the content of customer documents to train its AI systems raised a lot of eyebrows, but the tech giant says that it’s a simple misunderstanding. A Linux account with hundreds of thousands of followers tweet...
2024-11-27 13:00
Updates for C++ developers in Visual Studio 2022 17.12
Visual Studio 17.12 is here and comes with a host of new features for C++ developers. We’ve made improvements across our toolchain, C++ Build Insights, Unreal Engine support, and more. This post gives a quick overview of what’s available; for all t...
2024-11-27 13:00
Don't be misled by retailers this Black Friday: Double-check for these AI specs on any Windows 11 Copilot+ PC
If you plan to buy a Copilot+ PC during Black Friday or Cyber Monday, be aware that some retailers may try to deceive you into buying something that's not. In this guide, I will outline the hardware specifications you have to look for to make sure you'...
2024-11-27 13:00
Global foldable smartphone shipments falls in Q3 2024 despite launch of new models
For the first time, global foldable smartphone shipments decreased despite new models from brands like Huawei and Samsung. Read more...
2024-11-27 12:58
Mixxx 2.4.2 DJ App Adds Support for Intech TEK2 and Numark Scratch Controllers
Mixxx 2.4.2 open-source and free DJ software for performing live mixes is now available for download with support for new controllers and various bug fixes. Here's what's new! The post Mixxx 2.4.2 DJ App Adds Support for Intech TEK2 and Numark Scratch ...
2024-11-27 12:56
System integrator offers pre-orders for $52,500 AI workstation powered by up to eight RTX 5090s
Lithuanian system integrator Comino has started accepting pre-orders for the Grando Server, which is powered by up to eight RTX 5090 GPUs.
2024-11-27 12:53
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INTERPOL Busts African Cybercrime: 1,006 Arrests, 134,089 Malicious Networks Dismantled
An INTERPOL-led operation has led to the arrest of 1,006 suspects across 19 African countries and the takedown of 134,089 malicious infrastructures and networks as part of a coordinated effort to disrupt cybercrime in the continent. Dubbed Serengeti, t...
2024-11-27 12:50
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Anthropic's Claude now answers in various styles
Anthropic has just updated Claude on the web with a new option to control how responses are given. You can choose Formal, Explanatory, and Concise. Read more...
2024-11-27 12:32