If you are interested in building applications harnessing the power of artificial intelligence you might be interested in a new AI tool called MindStudio. Specifically designed to provide an easy way for anyone to create personalized context-aware AI apps in minutes. It’s completely free to use and no coding is required. With a Professional, Business […]
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The new Samsung Galaxy Tab A9+ tablet was made official last month and now Samsung is launching the tablet in its home country of South Korea. The device will retail for 368, 500 won for the WiFi-only tablet, and the 5G version costs 418,000 won. For those considering the Galaxy Tab A9+, it’s worth […]
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Are you a mobile game streamer or an art streamer looking for a way to enhance your streaming experience? Look no further than AnyMiro, a top-tier screen mirroring software designed to elevate your streaming game to the next level. AnyMiro provides a smooth, lag-free mirroring experience in stunning 4K resolution, ensuring your audience enjoys the […]
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Third parties selling our personal data is annoying. But for certain sensitive populations like military service members, the selling of that information could quickly become a national security threat. Researchers at Duke University released a study on Monday tracking what measures data brokers have in place to prevent unidentified or potentially malign actors from buying personal data on members of the military. As it turns out, the answer is often few to none — even when the purchaser is actively posing as a foreign agent.
A 2021 Duke study by the same lead researcher revealed that data brokers advertised that they had access to — and were more than happy to sell —information on US military personnel. In this more recent study researchers used wiped computers, VPNs, burner phones bought with cash and other means of identity obfuscation to go undercover. They scraped the websites of data brokers to see which were likely to have available data on servicemembers. Then they attempted to make those purchases, posing as two entities: datamarketresearch.org and dataanalytics.asia. With little-or-no vetting, several of the brokers transferred the requested data not only to the presumptively Chicago-based datamarketresearch, but also to the server of the .asia domain which was located in Singapore. The records only cost between 12 to 32 cents a piece.
The sensitive information included health records and financial information. Location data was also available, although the team at Duke decided not to purchase that — though it's not clear if this was for financial or ethical reasons. “Access to this data could be used by foreign and malicious actors to target active-duty military personnel, veterans, and their families and acquaintances for profiling, blackmail, targeting with information campaigns, and more,” the report cautions. At an individual level, this could also include identity theft or fraud.
This gaping hole in our national security apparatus is due in large part to the absence of comprehensive federal regulations governing either individual data privacy, or much of the business practices engaged in by data brokers. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bill Cassidy and Marco Rubio introduced the Protecting Military Service Members' Data Act in 2022 to give power to the Federal Trade Commission to prevent data brokers from selling military personnel information to adversarial nations. They reintroduced the bill in March 2023 after it stalled out. Despite bipartisan support, it still hasn’t made it past the introduction phase.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/researchers-posed-as-foreign-actors-and-data-brokers-sold-them-information-on-military-servicemembers-anyway-120038192.html?src=rss
Samsung has introduced a new security tool for its devices called Auto Blocker. This new tool is designed to help you keep your device protected in a way that suits your individual lifestyle, the new tool is part of the One UI 6. Auto Blocker is not just a gatekeeper but a savvy sentinel for […]
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MediaTek has unveiled its flagship Dimensity 9300 mobile processor using TSMC's 3rd-generation 4nm+ technology. The company claims much improved performance and power consumption over last year's Dimensity 9200, and performance on par with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor in some key benchmarks. That makes three flagship mobile system-on-chips launched in the last month (including Google's Tensor G3), showing some healthy competition in the high-end mobile processor space.
The Dimensity 9300 has what MediaTek calls an "all-big core architecture" oriented toward performance, with four ultra-large cores and four big cores, making eight altogether. That compares to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, which comes with a single ultra-large Cortex-X4 core, along with 5 big Cortex-A720 cores and 2 smaller Cortex-A520 cores to balance energy savings and performance.
With all that, it delivers 15 percent more performance than the Dimensity 9200 at the same power level, or 33 percent power draw at the same performance. It also allows for 40 percent more peak performance, according to the company. Mediatek also claims an AnTuTu score of 2,130,000+, which roughly matches The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3's AnTuTu score.
MediaTek is also claiming a 46 percent jump in GPU performance over the previous processor at the same power levels and higher frame rates than its rival on certain gaming benchmarks. It also offers much improved deep learning performance over the Dimensity 9200 thanks to the new APU 790 AI processor — with up to 8 times the processing speed and Stable Diffusion image generation under a second.
It also has features that improve computational photography and video, support for always-on HDR at 4K 60p, "real-time bokeh tracking" at 4K 30fps, AI processing on RAW photos and videos and support for the new Ultra HDR format in Android 14.
That's all quite impressive if accurate, though tests will need to bear those claims out. In any case, it looks like a solid alternative to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, and it's likely to appear on a number of upcoming devices, possibly including the The Vivo X100 and X100 Pro.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mediatek-takes-on-qualcomm-with-its-latest-flagship-mobile-processor-113009414.html?src=rss
The Raspberry Pi 5, a mini PC that is now available for purchase, has been praised for its enhanced capabilities and increased power when compared to the previous Raspberry Pi 4. However this increased processing power also draws high power consumption, especially in Power Off mode. This high power consumption is not a feature unique […]
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As someone who has not used a mouse since I switched to Mac years ago, the idea of mouse fatigue is foreign to me. But I do know a lot of people who spend more than half of their day in front of the screen and with a mouse to guide them most of the time and they testify that it can take a toll on your hand and fingers. There are several ergonomic options out there but this one from Protoarc seems to be unique and even more ergonomic than the usual ones out there.
Designer: Protoarc
The EM11 RGB Wireless Ergonomic Vertical Mouse lets you have a more relaxed position when using the device, especially if you’ll be using it for long periods. The ergonomics vertical grip gives you a more natural position for your hand and will also supposedly give you fatigue resistance because of the way you use it and the way it’s designed. It should be able to reduce the strain on your arm, wrist, and hand and also is more convenient with its back and forward thumb buttons.
If you’re using multiple devices, the mouse is able to switch connection mode through low bluetooth with up to 3 devices and with three different available DPI for high precision control. And if you prefer something a bit more stable, you can also connect it to your computer through a USB receiver. It also has four different RGB light modes to match your mood while working or playing: neon, monochromatic, streamer, breathing. The battery life is also pretty impressive as it can last up to 90 days on a single charge.
With a lot of people staying in front of screens more hours every day, whether for work or for play, it’s really important to have ergonomic devices like these so we lessen the fatigue on our body. If I was still using a mouse, I would probably use something like this as the design seems more natural than your usual mouse devices.
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Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence can be challenging, especially when it comes to staying abreast of the latest advancements in specific AI technologies. ChatGPT, a large language model developed by OpenAI, has garnered significant attention in recent years, and staying updated on its news and developments can be crucial for those interested in […]
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If your main computer is running out of storage and you are considering adding external storage. Or perhaps your home network of devices could do with a secure main central backup solution. You may be interested in building your very own network attached storage solution or NAS using one of the many different mini PC […]
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