Since chatbots went mainstream in 2022, a security flaw known as prompt injection has plagued artificial intelligence developers. The problem is simple: language models like ChatGPT can't distinguish between user instructions and hidden commands buried inside the text they're processing. The models assume all entered (or fetched) text is trusted......
Ubisoft Chroma helps developers simulate color blindness across all game engines
Ubisoft recently introduced Chroma, an open-source tool designed to simulate various types of color blindness. According to the French publisher, around 300 million people worldwide are affected by color vision deficiency – many of whom are gamers who spend significant time engaging with rich and vibrant digital environments. Read Entire...
EU provides burner phones to officials traveling to US amid espionage concerns
An EU official told the Financial Times, "The transatlantic alliance is over." Read Entire Article
Nvidia GeForce GPU driver update tackles black screens, crashes, and display issues
GeForce Game Ready 576.02 WHQL drivers appear to be one of the most substantial updates of the year. Key improvements include solutions for black screen issues – especially when waking PCs from sleep – enhanced support for Windows 11 24H2, and multiple game-specific fixes related to G-Sync and DLSS. Read...
Android phones will auto-reboot after 3 days of inactivity
Apple introduced a similar feature dubbed inactivity reboot with iOS 18.1 near the end of 2024. After a few days of inactivity, an iPhone equipped with the feature will automatically reboot itself. Most consider this an added layer of security, as a rebooted device is more difficult to break into......
Researchers use lasers and metalenses to align 3D chips with atomic precision
Semiconductor chips have traditionally been manufactured in two dimensions. But as devices become more powerful and compact, the industry is increasingly turning to 3D chip designs, which involve stacking multiple 2D layers. This approach introduces significant technical challenges – most notably, the need to align each layer with extreme precision.......
Microsoft’s latest Windows security update creates an empty folder you should not delete
Recent Windows security updates released as part of April's Patch Tuesday introduced an unexpected change. After installing this month's bug fixes, users discovered a new "inetpub" folder had been created in the root of the system volume (e.g., C:inetpub). Though empty, the folder quickly sparked concern – enough that Microsoft......
Man convicted of killing women in Florida and California is set for execution
A man convicted of killing two women has been scheduled for execution in Florida
The White House is starting a new media policy that restricts access to the president
The White House has put forward a new media policy that sharply curtails access to Donald Trump by the news agencies that serve media outlets around the world
Is your teen sleep-deprived? These expert bedtime tips could help
Bedtime routines aren’t just for toddlers