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If a hacker can monitor the internet traffic between their target and the target’s cloud-based AI assistant, they could easily pick up on the conversation. And if that conversation contained sensitive information – that information would end up in the attackers’ hands, as well. This is according to a new analysis from researchers at the … Read more
Avian flu has been detected sub-Antarctic king penguins.Credit: Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty A deadly strain of bird flu circulating worldwide is disrupting research in Antarctica and could lead to the cancellation of some projects to study penguins, seals and other animals next year. “This is the first time I remember such reduced access … Read more
The M1 MacBook Air has dropped to its lowest price ever, thanks to a sale at Walmart. You can pick one up for just $700, which is $50 cheaper than the previous low and a whopping $300 discount from the original asking price. If you’re looking for an entry-level Apple laptop, this is a mighty … Read more
Nanoleaf makes some of the best smart lights around, especially if you like something more creative – and now it’s unveiled Ultra Black Mini Triangles as the newest additions to its Ultra Black Shapes range, as well announcing some exciting Easter offers on its other product ranges. Keeping up Nanoleaf’s modular and customization features, the … Read more
Deciding which projects to pursue can be daunting, but a simple framework can help you to decide which ones are the best fit.Credit: Biwa Studio/Getty All three of us have, at some point in our academic careers, taken on one too many projects. For example, M. P. is finishing his PhD programme in management at … Read more
There’s another jumbo-sized Amazon sale on the way. The Big Spring Sale, as it’s called, will run from March 20 to March 25 and include a variety of discounts on “seasonally relevant items.” This doesn’t look to be another Prime Day situation, however; Amazon says most of the offers will be available to everyone, with … Read more
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is investigating the potential risks posed by Russian and Chinese satellite systems that are used by some US mobile devices. There are concerns that some satellites operated by Russia and China could be siphoning Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) data. The FCC rules state that only approved satellite systems can … Read more
It takes all sorts: different collaborators approach projects in different ways, and managing relationships between them is a crucial challenge.Credit: Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty As a psychologist, I’m equipped with a theoretical understanding of emotions, attitudes, beliefs and behaviour – and, because of this, I might reasonably be expected to manage relationships with collaborators effectively. Some of … Read more
Less than four months after debuting its mid-range Accentum headphones, Sennheiser revealed another version at CES that remains more affordable than its flagship Momentum set. Dubbed the Accentum Plus, this more-expensive model swaps the physical buttons for touch controls while offering revised active noise cancellation (ANC), wear-detection and other conveniences the first version didn’t. All … Read more
In today’s digital-first environment children are being routinely exposed to harmful, age-restricted and even illegal content online. The continued proliferation of smart devices and easy, anywhere access to user-generated content (UGC) through social media and chat platforms is only exacerbating the issue. At the tap of a button, individuals can now be exposed to more … Read more