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Apple’s next artificial intelligence features arrived later than expected and weren’t included in the initial release of the iPhone and iPad software overhaul, but it gave the company time to fix bugs. The company plans to start rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of a scheduled software update by October, according to people familiar with the matter, meaning the AI features would arrive a few weeks after the initial release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 in September, the people said, asking not to be identified discussing unannounced release details. Still, the company added that it plans to…
The PSVR 2 has had its biggest sale yet, dropping the price by 37% with less than two weeks left until the release of the PC VR adapter. The PSVR 2 launches in early 2023 with a base price of $550. The headset was dropped to $450 in a sale earlier this year, and there’s an even better deal on it right now. The PSVR 2 is currently on sale on Amazon US (and a few other Amazon regions) for $350, which is a 37% discount off the manufacturer’s suggested retail price. The Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, which…
TensorOpera announced the release of its groundbreaking small language model, Fox-1, via an official press release. This innovative model represents a major step forward for small language models (SLMs) and establishes a new benchmark for scalability and performance in generative AI, especially in cloud and edge computing applications. Fox-1-1.6B boasts a 1.6 billion parameter architecture that sets it apart from other SLMs with its superior performance and efficiency. The model is meticulously designed to meet the needs of developers and enterprises looking to deploy AI in a scalable and efficient manner, outperforming similar models from industry giants such as Apple,…
British entrepreneur Mike Lynch says he fears he will die in prison before being cleared of fraud charges related to the multibillion-dollar sale of his software company.Dr Lynch, once known as the “British Bill Gates”, was acquitted last month of charges relating to the sale of his software company to the US tech giant for £9 billion.The 59-year-old was extradited to the United States to stand trial and could face up to 25 years in prison.In his first interview since being acquitted of all charges, the father-of-two told The Times he had found life in prison “difficult” because of health…
As the world’s attention turns to the 2024 Paris Olympics, businesses around the world are on high alert for growing cybersecurity threats. A new report by Palo Alto Networks’ Unit 42 reveals key threats that could affect the Olympics. Titled the “Paris 2024 Threat Report,” the report focuses on various scenarios in which cybercriminals could try to disrupt the Olympics and related services. In its assessment, Palo Alto Networks Unit 42 identified significant cyber threats, including business email compromise (BEC) and financial fraud, third-party interference, and activity by Russian threat actors. The report describes how cybercriminals could exploit events by…
Apple’s next artificial intelligence features will arrive later than expected and won’t be available in time for the first release of the company’s next software refresh for the iPhone and iPad, Bloomberg News reported Sunday. The iPhone maker plans to start rolling out Apple Intelligence to customers as part of a software update scheduled for October, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter. Bloomberg reported that the AI features are expected to arrive a few weeks after the initial release of iOS 18 and iPadOS 18, scheduled for September. Apple CEO Tim Cook speaks at the start of…
NEW YORK — The release of a doctored video imitating Vice President Kamala Harris’ voice and making her say things she did not is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead people with Election Day just three months away.The video gained attention after tech billionaire Elon Musk shared it on his social media platform “X” on Friday night, without specifying that it was originally published as a parody.The video uses much of the same footage as the actual ad that Harris, a leading Democratic presidential candidate, released last week as she launched her campaign, but the narration…
NEW YORK (AP) — The release of a doctored video imitating Vice President Kamala Harris’ voice to make her say things she did not is raising concerns about the power of artificial intelligence to mislead people with Election Day just three months away.The video gained attention after tech billionaire Elon Musk shared it on his social media platform “X” on Friday night, without specifying that it was originally published as a parody.The video uses much of the same footage as the actual ad that Harris, a leading Democratic presidential candidate, released last week as she launched her campaign, but the…
The federal government appointed Tony Burke as the new minister for cybersecurity and home affairs, with Claire O’Neill moving to minister for housing. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced the changes on Sunday afternoon after a week of speculation as part of a major shakeup of his cabinet and ministerial ranks. “I am proud to lead a talented and united Cabinet that is focused every day on continuing to deliver better outcomes and more opportunity for all Australians,” Mr Albanese said. “While the leadership of this Government will remain the same, the decision by three of my colleagues to step down…
Key Takeaways Open source software powers many of the technology products you use every day, from browsers to mobile phones. Open source updates and firmware keep older devices from becoming obsolete. Open source encryption and untraceability enhance security and privacy. Open source software has been around in some form since the early 1980s and is now used in nearly every sector of technology. Open source tools and software are used in everything from television to ChatGPT, so there’s a good chance you’re already using it, even if you don’t realize it. Open source is found in web browsers, operating systems,…