Coursera and Microsoft are partnering to offer four new Professional Certificate courses designed for entry-level tech job seekers. The four courses include: IT Support Specialist Professional Certificate, which teaches IT support skills, such as data backup, cloud computing, and mobile device management Cloud Support Associate Professional Certificate, which teaches skills in Microsoft Azure … [Read more...]
OpenAI to remove ChatGPT’s Scarlett Johansson-like voice
OpenAI is removing one of the voices used by ChatGPT after users found that it sounded similar to Scarlett Johansson, the company announced on Monday. The voice, called Sky, is now being paused after OpenAI used it when demoing its new GPT-4o model last week. “We believe that AI voices should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice—Sky’s voice is not an imitation of Scarlett … [Read more...]
Microsoft 365 Roadmap Weekly: major accessibility feature for Teams Walkie Talkie, new Copilot capabilities, and more
There will be many exciting announcements regarding Windows on Arm this week, including the unveiling of Snapdragon X Elite-powered Surface Laptop 6 and Surface Pro 10. However, it was business as usual last week for Microsoft, with the release of new Windows Insider builds, and telling users well in advance what new features it's working on for Microsoft 365 through the roadmap website. And like … [Read more...]
Apple’s time travel comedy Time Bandits starts streaming in July
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Image: AppleYou won’t need to travel too far into the future to see Apple TV Plus’ next adventure series. The streamer just announced that … [Read more...]
RIP ChatGPT's knockoff Scarlett Johansson voice [2023 — 2024]
When OpenAI showed off GPT-4o's seemingly more-human like voice mode last week, observers were quick to point out that one of ChatGPT's voices sounds like Scarlett Johansson, particularly her character in Her. The company says the similarity between the flirty AI voice Sky (which it actually rolled out in September) and Johansson was unintentional. However, it's "working to pause the use of Sky" … [Read more...]
ChatGPT’s mobile app revenue saw biggest spike yet following GPT-4o launch
Consumer demand for the latest AI technology is heating up. The launch of OpenAI’s latest flagship model, GPT-4o, has now driven the company’s biggest-ever spike in revenue on mobile, despite the model being freely available on the web. GPT-4o, launched last Monday, can handle text, speech, and video, and delivers real-time responsiveness and a range of emotive voice options, making it a far more … [Read more...]
Understanding Threads and Processes in Node.js: A Comprehensive Guide
In Node.js, understanding how threads and processes work is crucial for building efficient and scalable applications. Let’s dive into the details of threads, processes, and their interaction with the libuv library.Threads and Processes Threads A thread in Node.js is a separate execution context within a single process. It’s a lightweight, independent unit of processing that can run in parallel … [Read more...]
Should you upgrade your router?
If you get the right router, you shouldnt need to replace it for a few years at least, but if your needs have changed, your aging router could be struggling under the load. During the COVID-19 lockdown when people needed to transition to working at home, many of them discovered that while their home network was fine for streaming Netflix or sending chat messages, it wasnt good enough to VPN into … [Read more...]
Google CEO Sundar Pichai on AI-powered search and the future of the web
The head of Google sat down with Decoder last week to talk about the biggest advancements in AI, the future of Google Search, and the fate of the web. Today, I’m talking to Alphabet and Google CEO Sundar Pichai, who joined the show the day after the Google I/O developer conference last week. Google’s focus during the conference was AI, of course — Google is building AI into virtually all of its … [Read more...]
Digital Marketing Agency vs Freelancer: Pros and Cons for the Right Decision
Deciding which side you should take in the ultimate comparison of digital marketing agency vs freelancer requires a careful evaluation of pros and cons. Luckily, you’ll learn every critical piece of information you need about choosing a digital marketing agency or a freelancer. Before comparing how it is to work with a marketing freelancer to a digital agency, we’ll share the specifics of each, … [Read more...]
UK's AI Safety Institute easily jailbreaks major LLMs
In a shocking turn of events, AI systems might not be as safe as their creators make them out to be — who saw that coming, right? In a new report, the UK government's AI Safety Institute (AISI) found that the four undisclosed LLMs tested were "highly vulnerable to basic jailbreaks." Some unjailbroken models even generated "harmful outputs" without researchers attempting to produce them.Most … [Read more...]
Vultur Malware Mimic As Mobile Antivirus Steals Login Credentials
Malware typically mimics mobile antivirus applications to trick users into installing the mimicked AV app, which claims to provide trust and secure devices for users. Malware could easily go unnoticed and get a first grip on the device by cloning reputable anti-virus brands. This approach is designed to take advantage of users’ confidence in their trusted application names and sense of … [Read more...]
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 Price Discounted on Amazon: Here's How Much You Can Get It For
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5 was unveiled alongside the Galaxy Z Fold 5 in July 2023. Recent reports have suggested that the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 foldables as well as the much-awaited Galaxy Ring may launch at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event rumoured to happen on July 10. The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is expected to come with significant upgrades over the Galaxy Z Flip 5. Now, the … [Read more...]
Apple’s next AirTag could arrive in 2025
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The VergeYou may not have even thought about replacing your AirTag yet, but Bloomberg reports that Apple is working … [Read more...]
OpenAI pulls its Scarlett Johansson-like voice for ChatGPT
a:hover]:text-black [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-e9 dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray-63 [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-13 dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63">OpenAI says “AI voices should not deliberately mimic a celebrity’s distinctive voice.” a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black … [Read more...]
Samstealer Attacking Windows Systems To Steal Sensitive Data
Hackers mainly aim at Windows systems as they are widely adopted and dominate the market, consequently, threat actors will achieve maximum financial gain or theft of data from them compared to other operating systems. In addition, the presence of numerous entry points due to the complexity of the Windows operating system and the diversity of applications running on it creates various … [Read more...]
What to expect from Microsoft’s Surface event today
a:hover]:text-gray-63 [&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-black dark:[&>a:hover]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a:hover]:shadow-underline-gray [&>a]:shadow-underline-gray-63 dark:[&>a]:text-gray-bd dark:[&>a]:shadow-underline-gray">Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeOne of Microsoft’s most consequential hardware events in years is about to take place. It’s not … [Read more...]
CMF by Nothing Phone 1 Tipped to Be a Rebranded Nothing Phone 2a With a Different Design
CMF By Nothing Phone 1 is believed to hit shelves soon as the first phone from the Carl Pei-led Nothing's sub-brand CMF. The brand is yet to confirm this moniker, but ahead of it, a tipster has leaked the alleged specifications and pricing of the handset, suggesting that it would be a rebranded Nothing Phone 2a. The CMF By Nothing Phone 1 is said to feature a 6.67-inch OLED screen … [Read more...]
Hackers Exploited GitHub and FileZilla to Deliver Banking Malware
The Insikt Group at Recorded Future has found a sophisticated cybercrime operation run by Russian-speaking threat actors from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS). This group of hackers has used safe websites like GitHub and FileZilla to spread banking malware, which is very dangerous for both personal and business security. GitCaught: Exposing the Misuse of GitHub in … [Read more...]
Bumble buys community building app Geneva to expand further into friendships
Dating app maker Bumble has acquired Geneva, an online platform built around forming real-world groups and clubs. The company said that the deal is designed to help it expand its focus from “one-to-one connections to groups and communities” — friendships, in other words. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but the announcement comes shortly after Bumble revealed that it would be pursuing … [Read more...]
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