Brute force cracking of passwords takes longer now than in the past, but the good news is not a cause for celebration, according to the latest annual audit of password cracking times released Tuesday by Hive Systems. Depending on the length of the password and its composition — the mix of numbers, letters, and special characters — a password can be cracked instantly or take half a dozen eons to … [Read more...]
Mozilla Waves Red Flag Over Data Hungry Dating Apps
Nearly two dozen dating apps were flagged by Mozilla’s Privacy Not Included researchers Tuesday as failing to meet privacy and security standards, sharing customer data with third parties, and excluding the right of a user to wipe their data from the app. According to Mozilla, financial pressures are forcing the owners of the apps to change leadership, experiment with new features and subscription … [Read more...]
Qualcomm Makes the Smart Home Work
At Embedded World last week, Qualcomm made a major IoT announcement about a new AI-ready platform for both home and industrial use. There was also an additional briefing on Qualcomm Connect regarding service-defined Wi-Fi. These announcements signal a significant effort to fix the train wrecks that smart homes and smart buildings have been. Let’s discuss that this week, and we’ll close with my … [Read more...]
Beatbot AquaSense Pro: Just in Time for Summer, the Ultimate Robot Pool Cleaner
With the advent of innovative technology, mundane tasks like cleaning are becoming increasingly effortless, which is where the Beatbot AquaSense Pro pool cleaning robot enters the scene. This advanced cleaning robot has the potential to make waves in the automated pool cleaning market and revolutionize home cleaning, in the same vein that Roomba has helped automate the indoor vacuum. Here are my … [Read more...]
Pundit Predicts Apple AI Will Be Bound to iPhone, Analysts React
While the major generative AI service providers depend on the cloud to power their large language models, Apple will be taking a different tack with the next version of its mobile operating system, which is set to be revealed in June. Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, in his weekly newsletter published Sunday, predicted that the AI features planned for iOS 18 will be performed on the iPhone and not in the … [Read more...]
How To Leverage Gen AI Without Losing the Corporate Shirt
As technologies like ChatGPT exemplify, generative AI (gen AI) is rapidly evolving, prompting businesses across industries to refine their application strategies. The challenge in 2024 is to leverage these new technologies to drive positive business outcomes and enhance customer satisfaction effectively. Since its introduction, one of the main revelations has been the distinct roles this new … [Read more...]
Intel Fights Back, Major AI Threats Ahead, and Michael Dell Is Back, Baby!
I was at Intel Vision last week. Intel’s recent effort continues to remind me of Intel back in the Andy Grove days, with one exception that I think is the source of the firm’s current difficulties. What Intel needs is a Dennis Carter and an adequate marketing budget for AI, the biggest tech wave ever to hit the segment. Unfortunately, neither is in evidence. In addition, I’ve been concerned that … [Read more...]
Business Buyer’s Guide for a Better PC Purchase
Selecting the best computer for your business can be a straightforward process if you plan ahead. Check out these factors to make the most of your purchase. Pro Tip: Bargain prices should not be the deciding factor. If you run a small business or work from home, you might not need a dedicated business computer with high-end features you never use. However, if you need to purchase a new computer … [Read more...]
Google Joins Amazon, Microsoft With New Arm-based Data Center CPU, Axion
Google joined the ranks of fellow cloud service providers Amazon and Microsoft on Tuesday with the announcement of custom silicon for its data centers. Google’s Axion line of processors represents its first Arm-based CPUs designed for the data center. “Axion delivers industry-leading performance and energy efficiency and will be available to Google Cloud customers later this year,” Amin Vahdat, … [Read more...]
Proton Adds Passkey Support to Password Manager, Knocks Big Tech
Proton, the maker of an email system known for its strong security, has added passkey support for its password manager while knocking “Big Tech” for trapping their users’ passkeys behind “walled gardens.” “Even though passkeys were developed by the FIDO Alliance and the World Wide Web Consortium to replace passwords and are meant to provide ‘faster, easier, and more secure sign-ins to websites and … [Read more...]
Hacker Nation: The World’s Third-Largest Economy
During the past 40 years, hackers have graduated from worm attacks in the 1980s to fully funded organizations tapping into some of the most lucrative industries in the world. Today, cybercrime is a significant threat to any company with a device attached to the internet and continues to cause substantial economic impact worldwide. The modern-day cyberattack can trace its roots back to the 1988 … [Read more...]
Temu and Homary: Online Retailers That Are Generally a Good Value
I’ve seen a lot of warnings lately saying don’t load the Temu app or buy from the store. There have been plenty of accusations but few actual, validated facts. While I’ve been very leery of Facebook ads because I’ve lost around $150 on Facebook scams so far, I did recently buy a smart toilet from Homary to replace my $5,000 (now more like $7,000) Toto Neorest, which had started to sound like it … [Read more...]
New Wireless Tech Helps Service Dogs Combat Veterans’ PTSD
Canine Companions, a service dog company, will announce new technology this week that enables trained canines to perform tasks, such as tamping down anxiety and interrupting nightmares, after receiving wireless alerts. Called CanineAlert, the technology is designed to be integrated with a service dog’s training to mitigate trauma-related nightmares, like those of military veterans suffering from … [Read more...]
Elegoo’s Vision Is Shaping the Future of 3D Printing
The long-standing promise of 3D printing to simplify and enhance our lives is now evolving from concept to reality. From dental aligners to jet engine fuel nozzles and houses to sports shoes, 3D printing is now used in diverse applications, impacting every facet of our daily experiences. Looking forward, the flexibility of 3D printing will continue to transform manufacturing, enabling fast … [Read more...]
Ransomware Gangs Targeting Backups To Maximize Payoffs
Data backups have become a must-hit target for ransomware actors, according to a report released by a cybersecurity company. The research, sponsored by Sophos and based on a survey of nearly 3,000 IT and security professionals across 14 countries, found that 94% of organizations hit by ransomware in the past year said that the threat actors attempted to compromise their backups during the … [Read more...]
How AI Could Have Prevented the Key Bridge Collapse
Today is April Fools’ Day, but this is no laughing matter. The U.S. is dealing with one of the most expensive accidents in its history. On March 26, a container ship lost power several times and hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge with two pilots on board. Lives were lost, and it’s estimated to take $400 million and possibly a decade to rebuild. I’ve had a lot of experience on the water. I taught … [Read more...]
BrainBox Adds AI Virtual Advisor to Its Facilities Management Solutions Repertoire
Move over Google Assistant, Alexa, and Siri. There’s a new digital assistant in town, although you need to be a facilities manager to appreciate it. On Tuesday, BrainBox AI, the maker of an AI-powered facilities management solution, announced a virtual building assistant called ARIA (Artificial Responsive Intelligent Assistant). Powered by AWS Bedrock, ARIA is designed to enhance building … [Read more...]
MicroStrategy Adds New AI-Powered Self-Service Business Analytics Feature
In what could be a peek at the future of AI integration in enterprises, MicroStrategy on Tuesday announced a new addition to its platform that simplifies access to business analytical data within organizations. MicroStrategy Auto is a customizable AI bot that the company said offers a faster, simpler way to deliver business intelligence to anyone in an organization. Auto is the latest enhancement … [Read more...]
The DOJ’s Flabby Antitrust Lawsuit Against Apple
After spending more than 25 years in the technology space — including 17 years in San Jose, in the heart of Silicon Valley — few things flabbergast me. But then came Thursday’s announcement from the Department of Justice with its antitrust lawsuit against Apple. I’m still reeling from it. The lack of logic astounds me. The DOJ’s expansive nature of this antitrust complaint is based on archaic data … [Read more...]
GTC 2024: The Brilliant Insanity of Nvidia’s CEO and Which AI Vendors Stood Out
Last week was Nvidia’s GTC, which I think should be renamed since we connect the “G” in GTC to GPU, and this event was mainly about AI. If you are interested in AI, you should watch the keynote from the event. It was fricken amazing! The Disney robots stole the show! I was there, and even though the venue sucked, I still place it as one of the most amazing events I’ve ever experienced in line with … [Read more...]
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