technology

So… I used to run GTX 660, then moved to RX 560 as it released, because more comfy drivers, but…...

This is magnificent.

Pretty cool video to give you a bit of an understanding how computers work.

Outside of English, ChatGPT makes up words, fails logic tests, and can’t do basic information retrieval.

In November 2022, the password manager service LastPass disclosed a breach in which hackers stole password vaults containing both encrypted and plaintext data for more than 25 million users. Since then, a steady trickle of six-figure cryptocurrency heists targeting security-conscious people throughout the tech industry has led...

…and the related Mozilla report

cross-posted from: jemmy.jeena.net/post/131780...

With 5 years of OS support and 8 years of security update....

Google has developed a tool called SynthID that can watermark AI-generated images in a way that is imperceptible to humans but detectable by AI. The watermark is embedded in pixel values without noticeably changing the image. SynthID is being launched for use with Google Cloud’s image generator to verify original photos. While...

Another new Meet feature lets Duet “attend” a meeting on your behalf. On a meeting invite, you can click an “attend for me” button, and Google can auto-generate some text about what you might want to discuss. Those notes will be viewable to attendees during the meeting so that they can discuss them.

Researchers from several institutes worldwide recently developed Quarks, a new, decentralized messaging network based on blockchain technology. Their proposed system could overcome the limitations of most commonly used messaging platforms, allowing users to retain control over their personal data and other information they share...

On the eve of classes starting for the fall term, the University of Michigan has decided to cut the internet connection of all campuses....

The Foxconn factory located in Sriperumbudur is gearing up to roll out the latest iPhone 15 models....

You know, this is some shit that I expect when dealing with some shady asshole on ebay, but LMG?...

My personal thoughts...

According to former US and Japanese officials, the NSA discovered in the fall of 2020 that the PRC had persistent access to Japanese Defense Networks....

I held off on Windows 10 for as long as I could until Adobe, and therefore my job, required it. Now this nonsense. I hope this isn’t the start of them joining on the web DRM bandwagon.