Why cybersecurity tools fail when it comes to ambiguity
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Artificial intelligence will likely help with cybersecurity, though figuring out how to handle ambiguous situations is critical.
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Tesla’s new Boombox feature will let car owners fart at unsuspecting neighbors
The Verge
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Tesla’s new holiday update will finally give people the ability to use a new Boombox mode, which can broadcast custom audio on the outside of the car (hence the name). As is common with new Tesla features, Boombox combines real utility with lowbrow humor: owners can use fart and goat sounds in lieu of normal, boring honking sounds car horns usually make.
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The software-defined home: IoT sensors can help build healthier and greener housing
Tech Republic Security
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Creating an oasis of health in your home is getting easier with the help of sensors and IoT devices.
10 great games from 2020 for your new Xbox
The Verge
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge. Whether you recently bought or soon plan to buy an Xbox Series X or an Xbox Series S , or are sticking with your Xbox One console, it’s sure nice to have a stack of good games to play. And what better way to do that than to barely spend any money at all? Individual games, while sometimes worth the cost, can be pricey.
Peak Performance: Continuous Testing & Evaluation of LLM-Based Applications
Speaker: Aarushi Kansal, AI Leader & Author and Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO at Aggregage
Software leaders who are building applications based on Large Language Models (LLMs) often find it a challenge to achieve reliability. It’s no surprise given the non-deterministic nature of LLMs. To effectively create reliable LLM-based (often with RAG) applications, extensive testing and evaluation processes are crucial. This often ends up involving meticulous adjustments to prompts.
GoDaddy: Sorry We Promised Holiday Bonuses, That Was Just a Phishing Test
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 25, 2020
GoDaddy decided that December would be a great time to test whether its employees are staying alert when it comes to cybersecurity threats. At a time when its staff is trying to navigate a holiday season hobbled by a pandemic and an ailing economy, the web hosting giant sent a phishing email with an offer that was too… Read more.
13 acquisitions highlight Big Tech’s AI talent grab in 2020
Venture Beast
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, and Google continued the AI talent arms race in 2020, snapping up myriad startups across the AI realm. Read More.
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First Deepfake Address from the Queen of England Makes Its Debut on British TV
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 25, 2020
It’s “a powerful reminder that we can no longer trust our own eyes,” a representative for the UK broadcaster Channel 4 told the Guardian. Each year, the BBC broadcasts a special Christmas address to the nation from Queen Elizabeth II. But it’s 2020 and that means everything has to be extra weird. So, Channel 4 has… Read more.
The DeanBeat: My favorite games of 2020
Venture Beast
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Dean Takahashi of GamesBeat picks his 10 favorite video games of the year, ranging from Cyberpunk 2077 to The Last of Us Part II. Read More.
So you got a 5G phone, but is your plan ready?
The Verge
DECEMBER 25, 2020
5G in the US isn’t mind-bogglingly fast, but it is going to get better | Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge. Your guide to the current state of 5G carrier plans in the US, what they cost, and whether it’s worth upgrading your plan You’re the proud owner of a new 5G phone — congratulations! We’ve got some bad news, though: if you live in the US, 5G probably isn’t going to be the mind-bogglingly fast experience that you’ve been promised.
CD Projekt Red slapped with class action lawsuit over buggy Cyberpunk 2077 launch
TechSpot
DECEMBER 25, 2020
Highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 was released earlier this month to mixed reviews, as its visually impressive Night City environment and decent story was crushed under a mountain of technical issues on certain platforms, ranging from somewhat funny glitches to game-breaking bugs like corrupted save files.
GEP Procurement & Supply Chain Tech Trends Report
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The technological landscape is dynamic and changes quickly. And for procurement and supply chain leaders looking to harness the power of technology to navigate complex challenges and an uncertain business environment, keeping up with the latest trends can be its own obstacle. So, what’s on the technological horizon for procurement and supply chain for the year ahead?
How to Play Your PS4 Games on Your PS5
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 25, 2020
If you’ve got your hands on a brand new PlayStation 5 then it’s likely that you’ve also got a PlayStation 4 of some description set up as well—and moving over your PS4 games to your new PS5 isn’t difficult to do. You can carry on gaming on your new console almost right away, but here we’ll explain the steps you need… Read more.
China launches antitrust probe into Alibaba and Ant Group for "picking one from two" strategy
TechSpot
DECEMBER 25, 2020
The Chinese government announced it has started an antitrust investigation into Alibaba, the country's largest tech company, which extends to sister company of Ant Group that was recently targeting an IPO at a valuation of $37 billion.
Star Trek: Discovery's Doug Jones Unpacks Saru's Surprise This Week
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 25, 2020
A lot of our faves on Star Trek: Discovery have been through some weird, weird stuff in three seasons, but few have had quite the journey Lieutenant—now Captain —Saru has had. But this week’s episode , “Su’Kal,” throws one hell of a curveball to our Kelpien friend.and to Doug Jones , the actor behind the makeup who… Read more.
2020 Holidays Seasons Greetings from StorageIO
Storage IO Blog
DECEMBER 25, 2020
2020 Holidays Seasons Greetings from StorageIO 2020 Holidays Seasons Greetings from StorageIO. Here’s a video link from our compansion sister site Pictures Over Stillwater featuring drone based aerial footage from downtown Stillwater Minnesota on the St Croix river and inaugural lighting of the nearly 100 year old historic lift bridge, along with Stillwater Lights.
7 Pitfalls for Apache Cassandra in Production
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Apache Cassandra is an open-source distributed database that boasts an architecture that delivers high scalability, near 100% availability, and powerful read-and-write performance required for many data-heavy use cases. However, many developers and administrators who are new to this NoSQL database often encounter several challenges that can impact its performance.
For Some Strange Reason, Square Is Reportedly Thinking About Buying Tidal
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 25, 2020
It’s still 2020 folks, so I’ll believe anything. However, after learning that Square, the digital payments processor, is reportedly talks to buy Tidal, the music streaming service, I thought the world was getting really weird. At first glance, that is one strange pairing, but after thinking about it for a good long… Read more.
How to Know When to Upgrade Your PC
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 25, 2020
I recently upgraded my PC thanks to some encouragement from my French bulldog, Remy. Turns out there are only so many times a 37-pound dog can enthusiastically slam his bodyweight into a desktop tower before something stops working. Read more.
In Defense of Re-Gifting
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 25, 2020
I have a confession: I bought almost no Christmas presents this year. Read more.
This Persistence of Vision Christmas Ornament Is the Most Hypnotizing Thing You’ll See Today
Gizmodo
DECEMBER 25, 2020
One of the best things to do during Christmas, in my humble opinion, is to check out all the ornaments on the trees. I especially like to look for the ornaments that are a little out of the ordinary—think Christmas tree on top of a car —cause they just rule. This year, I’ve found a tech ornament that’s absolutely… Read more.
20 Common Mistakes Made by Inexperienced Project Managers
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DECEMBER 25, 2020
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DECEMBER 25, 2020
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DECEMBER 25, 2020
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Reimagined: Building Products with Generative AI
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