How AI-powered software spreads Russian disinformation on X
The US Justice Department (DoJ) has seized two US-based domains used by Russian threat actors to create fake profiles on X (formerly Twitter) that would spread disinformation in the United States and abroad. This bot farm was created and operated via.....»»
After cybersecurity lab wouldn’t use AV software, US accuses Georgia Tech of fraud
Researchers allegedly found security protocols "burdensome." Enlarge (credit: Georgia Tech) Dr. Emmanouil "Manos" Antonakakis runs a Georgia Tech cybersecurity lab and has attracted millions of dollars in the last few ye.....»»
Microsoft to host security summit after CrowdStrike disaster
Redmond wants to improve the resilience of Windows to buggy software. Enlarge (credit: Bloomberg) Microsoft is stepping up its plans to make Windows more resilient to buggy software after a botched CrowdStrike update too.....»»
Calls for a new "digital vaccination" for children to tackle fake news and disinformation
A new report published August 23, 2024 has called for a "digital vaccination" for all children, to tackle the tsunami of fake news and disinformation, and close the digital divide......»»
Chemists succeed in upscaling a common reagent for industrial level applications
The metallic element samarium, when bound with other elements, is an incredibly useful chemical reagent for synthesizing molecules that can lead to new pharmaceuticals. Discovered in a Russian mine in 1879, the element was named after the mineral it.....»»
Save up to 15% with the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro
Get it for less than $300! The post Save up to 15% with the TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro appeared first on Phandroid. If you were eyeing Mobvoi’s latest TicWatch Pro 5 Enduro model, then now is your chance – the Wear OS-powered smart.....»»
Fourth AirPods Pro 2 beta firmware now available for testers
Apple has released the fourth developer beta for the latest AirPods Pro 2 software, which lets testers try the nod and shake feature.Apple has released the fourth developer beta firmware for AirPods Pro 2The company provides developer betas for nearl.....»»
Mosquitoes sense infrared from body heat to help track humans down, study shows
While a mosquito bite is often no more than a temporary bother, in many parts of the world it can be scary. One mosquito species, Aedes aegypti, spreads the viruses that cause over 100,000,000 cases of dengue, yellow fever, Zika and other diseases ev.....»»
Volvo bets on EX90 crossover to reverse EV sales slide
The three-row EX90 was delayed half a year by software-integration issues and is now arriving at a time when EVs aren't gaining much market share......»»
Feds’ probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
Fed’s probe of hard braking in Cruise robotaxi crashes ends after recall
Software updates stopped Cruise robotaxis from brake-checking other road users. Enlarge / A Cruise robotaxi seen in San Francisco in 2023. Later that year, Cruise paused operations, resuming them in May 2024. (credit: David Paul.....»»
GM works to snuff out glitches as it eyes big software profits
GM believes software will be a huge revenue driver in the coming years, but resolving problems before vehicles launch and staying nimble have been challenges......»»
Recall is alive, but its rollout will be slow
Microsoft Microsoft has confirmed in a that Recall hasn’t been abandoned and will be ready for Windows Insider testing in October. The announcement comes after the company was forced to rethink its AI-powered automatic screenshot-taking feature.....»»
The Samsung Galaxy Ring has a battery drain problem
It seems that due to potential software issues, the Samsung Galaxy Ring is experiencing faster battery drain than normal. The post The Samsung Galaxy Ring has a battery drain problem appeared first on Phandroid. Last month, Samsung officia.....»»
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.....»»
Sonos CEO ‘faces the music’ in Reddit Q&A
Sonos CEO Patrick Smith joined a Reddit Q&A and answered some burning questions as the company continues to try to rectify a botched software rollout......»»
Starfield August Update: What’s New
Bethesda’s latest Starfield update is a big one. The new software brings much needed bug fixes and it also features the highly anticipated land vehicle. Most Starfield patches go though a beta process before they are released to the public, but.....»»
How Russian gender-based disinformation could influence the 2024 US presidential election
Most people have a general understanding of disinformation—false information that is intentionally created to cause harm. Disinformation becomes "gendered" when deliberately false information draws on common understandings of issues like masculinit.....»»
Study finds European attitudes shifted after Ukraine invasion
An ongoing survey captures how the Russian invasion of Ukraine affected attitudes in European countries not directly involved in the conflict......»»
Russian pensioners urge Vladimir Putin to rescue Starliner astronauts
"They don't know how to get back. We ask you to help them." Enlarge / Screenshot from Putin's squad video on bringing Starliner's astronauts home. (credit: Putin's Squads Z Soc Sprav) One of the odder propaganda phenome.....»»
New software tool aims to reduce reliance on animal testing
In recent years, machine learning models have become increasingly popular for risk assessment of chemical compounds. However, they are often considered "black boxes" due to their lack of transparency, leading to skepticism among toxicologists and reg.....»»