Deepfakes: Seeing is no longer believing
The threat of deepfakes lies not in the technology itself, but in people’s natural tendency to trust what they see. As a result, deepfakes don’t need to be highly advanced or convincing to effectively spread misinformation and disinformat.....»»
Canadian rail lockout called "highly problematic" for North American auto industry
A weeklong stoppage could cost about $1 billion, according to one forecast. The costs and disruptions for U.S. automakers go up the longer the disruption lasts......»»
The disappearing mountains and hungry volcano: Researching the evolution of the Teton Range
Once upon a time, the Teton Range, a 40-mile-long mountain range in the northern Rocky Mountains, may have extended much longer than it does now......»»
Sonos CEO insists iOS app cannot be rolled back to the older, better one
Sonos users will have to continue using the current and hugely disliked iOS app, with the company's CEO making it clear that it's not possible to roll back to the older app any longer.The Sonos app on an iPhoneSince its app update in May, Sonos has r.....»»
McAfee Deepfake Detector combats AI scams and misinformation
McAfee launched McAfee Deepfake Detector, the latest addition to the company’s suite of AI-powered products. With AI-created videos, or deepfakes, flooding the internet and circulating across social media, we now live in a world where seeing and he.....»»
Organizations turn to biometrics to counter deepfakes
The risk of deepfakes is rising with 47% of organizations having encountered a deepfake and 70% of them believing deepfake attacks which are created using generative AI tools, will have a high impact on their organizations, according to iProov. Perce.....»»
How long is Black Myth: Wukong?
Black Myth: Wukong is a longer game than many players were anticipating, but how long is it really? This is our best estimation of how long it will take you......»»
Political deepfake videos no more deceptive than other fake news, research finds
Concern about "deepfakes"—synthesized videos and audio clips in which a person's face, body or voice has been digitally altered—has come from both sides of the political aisle ahead of the 2024 election......»»
Google denies reports that it’s discontinuing Fitbit products
Claims that there will be no new Versas or Senses is incorrect, rep says. Enlarge / The Fitbit Sense 2. (credit: Google) Google is denying a recent report that it is no longer making Fitbit smartwatches. A company spok.....»»
Google denies report that it’s discontinuing Fitbit products
Claims that there will be no new Versas or Senses is incorrect, rep says. Enlarge / The Fitbit Sense 2. (credit: Google) Google is denying a recent report that it is no longer making Fitbit smartwatches. A company spok.....»»
An Apple search engine might happen, but probably won’t
The court ruling that Google is no longer allowed to pay Apple $20B+ a year to be the default search engine raises the question: What now? One potential answer being suggested is that the iPhone maker create its own Apple search engine. But much a.....»»
I was a Silent Hill 2 remake skeptic until I played its first 3 hours
After three hours with Silent Hill 2, we're no longer skeptical about the upcoming remake......»»
Some Tesla customers complain they got dirty Cybertrucks
After reservation holders waited more than two years longer than promised, some Cybertrucks have been delivered with dirt, mud and spots on the stainless-steel body......»»
Rural migration tied to land use and climate change need more attention, scientists say
Climate and other environmental changes sometimes drive people to migrate, especially if the land no longer supports a population's way of life. In turn, mobile populations alter the environment in which they settle......»»
For the future of U.S. plug-in hybrid range, look to Europe
Longer-range European plug-in hybrids, driven by regulation, preview what's to come in the U.S......»»
Moving forwards, Fitbit smartwatches may no longer be a thing
It seems that it is possible that we may no longer see Fitbit smartwatches in the future as Google will focus more on trackers. - The post Moving forwards, Fitbit smartwatches may no longer be a thing appeared first on Phandroid. It has be.....»»
The Pixel 9 phones are big cameras and screens soldered onto Gemini AI ambitions
"Pro" no longer means "large," and the Fold is the biggest screen ever. Enlarge (credit: Google / Aurich Lawson) Google announced its fall lineup of Pixel phones today: three standard phones and a second tablet-esque fol.....»»
Warren Buffett"s Unprecedented $132 Billion Warning to Wall Street Can"t Be Ignored Any Longer
Warren Buffett"s Unprecedented $132 Billion Warning to Wall Street Can"t Be Ignored Any Longer.....»»
Deals: AirPods Max $149 off, up to $299 off MacBook Air, iPads from $229, Apple Sport Band, AirTags, and more
The Apple deals are flowing again today with ongoing price drops on M3 MacBook Air models alongside a new $299 drop on the 15-inch M2 – the deals start from $799 and won’t be around for much longer. We also have just about all AirPods Max colorwa.....»»
Modern aircraft emit less carbon than older aircraft, but their contrails may do more environmental harm
Modern commercial aircraft flying at high altitudes create longer-lived planet-warming contrails than older aircraft, a new study has found......»»
Apple removes Control-click option for skipping Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia
You'll no longer be able to override Gatekeeper in macOS Sequoia with a keyboard shortcut as Apple continues to crack down on unsigned software.Gatekeeper gets more strict in macOS SequoiaIf you try to install apps on macOS that haven't been signed o.....»»