Users can now preview this year's new Apple features, including AI enhancements for Siri, through the company's beta software program. However, due to RAM requirements, some AI features remain limited to the latest iPhone and iPad models. Read Entire Article
Zimbra patched a flaw that let hackers hijack accounts just by sending an email
Zimbra owner Synacor has released a new version of its collaboration software, and users should install the update as soon as they can. Zimbra "Daffodil" 10.1.19 includes a fix for a stored cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that could be exploited to compromise customers' machines through Zimbra's Classic Web Client. Read...
This GE Appliances plant couldn’t keep workers until it built an app, like an Uber for factory work
The employees log in to an app and choose when to work, signing up for four-hour blocks that fit their schedules. In a typical week, roughly half the pool – around 450 workers – pick up shifts, averaging about 24 hours. Read Entire Article
Firefox is switching to a faster release schedule, just like Chrome and Edge
Mozilla Director Sylvestre Ledru confirmed that Firefox will soon adopt a faster release cadence, but said the accelerated release schedule should be considered an "experiment" for now. The final monthly release will be Firefox 154, which is currently scheduled for August 18. After that, Firefox 155 will arrive on September......
Apple is reportedly skipping M6 Pro, Max, and Ultra chips to fast-track AI-focused M7 Macs
This fall's Macs are still expected to debut with a base M6 chip. Under Apple's traditional release pattern, that chip would be followed by M6 Pro and M6 Max variants for higher-end laptops, along with an M6 Ultra for desktop-class machines. Read Entire Article
Samsung is building a dedicated AI chip for PCs, and HP and Lenovo are already testing it
According to multiple Korean outlets, including Chosun, Samsung's LSI division which works on the Exynos mobile chips, is developing a dedicated AI accelerator for PCs codenamed GAIA. Read Entire Article
This gamer had to sue Microsoft to get his hijacked Xbox account back
Redditor "Ordo_Liberal" recently claimed to have won back their compromised Microsoft account by taking the tech giant to court. The episode offers a useful playbook for dealing with the company's customer support, and serves as a warning as gaming companies phase out physical media. Read Entire Article
A tiny London startup built a CUDA compiler that reportedly beats AMD’s own tools on AMD hardware
Spectral Compute was founded in 2018 by four engineers with about 60 years of combined HPC optimization experience. The founders say the effort grew out of frustration: while working at an AI firm, they grew tired of the cost of Nvidia GPUs and the poor performance of alternative compilers, which......
Microsoft’s patch for a Windows Defender 0-day may have created a new attack path
The feud between "NightmareEclipse" and Microsoft continues to hold unpleasant surprises for the Windows ecosystem. The disgruntled security researcher, who accused Redmond of hiding a pernicious backdoor in BitLocker's volume encryption, recently shared details about RoguePlanet, a new zero-day flaw that could be abused by cybercriminals to gain full administrative......
This ransomware negotiator was paid to fight hackers, he was secretly working with them instead
Martino worked for DigitalMint, a firm that helps companies navigate ransomware incidents, including negotiating payments with attackers. In that role, he worked on active breach cases and had access to detailed information about victims, including ransom demands, insurance coverage, and internal negotiation strategies. According to prosecutors, he used that access......