20 Sep, 2024

How AI can make security more proactive and less reactive

In November 2022, the wider world suddenly became aware of the power and potential of artificial intelligence as ChatGPT was made available to the general public. Yet information-security practitioners were already familiar with automation and machine learning, which they had been using for many years in the forms of security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) […]

6 mins read

HP OmniBook X review: 16-hour Snapdragon X power

Long battery life meets premium design in one of the nicer new Arm-powered portables HP’s Omnibook X is an excellent laptop with 16 hours of battery life in our testing. But Windows on Arm still feels more “surprisingly good” than great. And rather than spending $1,199 on a premium Snapdragon X Elite laptop right now, […]

21 mins read

Russia Blocks VPN Services in Information Crackdown

In a new move to restrict access to information, the Russian government has requested the removal of several virtual private access (VPN) products as well as the ban of voice over IP (VoIP) services. The London-based independent Russian media outlet MediaZona reported on July 4 that Apple removed 25 VPN apps from its App Store following a request from Roskomnadzor, […]

3 mins read

Chinese GPU maker Moore Threads’ MTLink fabric tech challenges Nvidia’s NVLink, can now scale to 10,000 GPUs for AI clusters

More GPUs, more performance. One of Nvidia’s advantages in the data center space is that it not only offers leading-edge GPUs for AI and HPC computing but can also effectively scale the number of its processors across a data center using its own hardware and software. How could you defeat Nvidia if your GPUs are […]

2 mins read

Your Wi-Fi can now double as a home security system — Gamgee uses home Wi-Fi networks for intruder detection

Wi-Fi presence detection taken to the next level. Dutch startup Gamgee has launched a crowdfunding campaign for a home security system that detects physical intruders using your existing Wi-Fi system. Using a home mapping app and artificial intelligence, Gamgee’s Wi-Fi Home Alarm is claimed to offer precision protection by ‘body printing’ the household’s trusted people and pets. Alarms can […]

3 mins read

Microsoft patents a technique to display encrypted documents so only you can see them

It seems to be a better system than AMD’s Privacy View feature but like all of them, it can’t solve one key issue. If you’re working on an important document in a busy environment and don’t want people to see what you’re doing at a glance, then you could use a privacy screen on the […]

3 mins read

Best Sleep Tracker Apps Tested

A good night’s rest is important to one’s health, and here is the best app to help you catch those Zs. Many people are unaware of their sleep quality and duration. The CDC reports that 50-70 million Americans have chronic sleep disorders. Sleep-tracking apps can monitor sleep hours, quality, and more. While smartwatches often have these features, […]

7 mins read

HyperOS 2.0 release date, device update list, features

Xiaomi HyperOS 2.0 is the second generation of Xiaomi’s operating system with support for Android 15 and 14. It is designed for Xiaomi smartphones, tablets, smartwatches, smart home devices and even electric cars. The HyperOS 1.0 was released on 26 October 2023 and replaced MIUI 14, the previous OS for Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO phones […]

8 mins read

Realme GT 6 Review: Amazing Display, Awesome Performance

Realme has been on a roll in 2024, launching smartphones in every segment possible. Naturally, after conquering the under-30K segment with the Realme GT 6T, the next target was the 40K segment, where the company has just unveiled the new Realme GT 6. Now, the question remains: is the Realme GT 6 the new flagship […]

7 mins read