#TechNews

https://thehackernews.com/2023/05/severe-flaw-in-google-clouds-cloud-sql.html

🔐 New security flaw exposed in #Google Cloud Platform's Cloud #SQL service. Learn how a multi-stage attack chain could have granted unauthorized access to internal data, secrets, and customer information.

#cybersecurity #datasecurity #technews

HP!

Stop the shenanigans now!

HP has found an exciting new way to DRM your printer! https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/25/23736811/hp-plus-printer-ink-drm-firmware-update-cant-cancel

#HP #DRM #Printers #TechNews

An HP printer printing out a page that says "6 months free ink"

#AI #Deepfakes #Microsoft #TechNews

Somebody should tell their money guy.

Among AI dangers, deepfakes worry Microsoft president most https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/microsoft-president-declares-deepfakes-biggest-ai-concern/

Blake Patterson

#vintagecomputing #retrocomputing #floppydisks #computing #tech #media #vintagetech #technews

Happy #525floppyday !

U.S. Politics in Real Time

https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/24/23736271/ron-desantis-presidential-bid-twitter-spaces-elon-musk-announcement

Elon Musk fails to launch Ron DeSantis in disastrous Twitter Space

#TheVerge #RonDesantis #PresidentialBid #TwitterSpaces #ElonMusk #DisastrousLaunch #FailedAnnouncement #TechNews #PoliticalFail #SocialMediaBlunder #Politics #News

Anonymous :anarchism: 🏴

https://thehackernews.com/2023/05/chinas-stealthy-hackers-infiltrate-us.html

A China-based state-sponsored group, Volt Typhoon, has stealthily infiltrated critical infrastructure organizations in the U.S. and Guam, remaining undetected until now.

#cyberattacks #informationsecurity #technews

Technology Buzz

https://www.fujirumors.com/fujifilm-xapp-temporarily-removed-from-app-stores/ #TechNews

Does not look too good. Hope they can fix issues soon. For me it works flawlessly with X-T3 and X-S10.

Please join @neif & @wfryer LIVE NOW for Episode 295! On YouTube LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RD_IDpT9ViQ & Facebook LIVE https://www.facebook.com/edtechSR #technews #AI #ChatGPT

#Netflix #PasswordSharing #Security #TechNews #TV #Movies

As Netflix's ships show up to port, every "wellerman" has just set sail.

Netflix’s password-sharing crackdown is here — and it costs $7.99 per month https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/23/23734725/netflix-password-sharing-us-pricing-streaming

Gestalt IT

Watch the May 24, 2023 episode of our #enterpriseIT #TechNews #Rundown on YouTube! Ransomware Rampage: Cyber Threats and Costly Consequences
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=km_JgDyPEpc

#Microsoft #PowerToys #MouseWithoutBorders #PC #TechNews

It's been a while since I used Mouse Without Borders and PowerToys, but I might have to come back.

Microsoft PowerToys adds Mouse Without Borders for multi-PC control https://www.pcworld.com/article/1928482/the-magnificent-mouse-without-borders-joins-microsoft-powertoys.html

A picture of a SteelSeries mouse and a keyboard on a desk with a monitor playing The Division off in the distance.

#Thunderbird #Mozilla #Email #Logo #OpenSource #TechNews

It's so fancy!

Thunderbird Email Client Reveals New Logo https://www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2023/05/thunderbird-new-logo-revealed

Mozilla Thunderbird's old and new logos.

#Pentagon #AI #Twitter #Verification #TechNews

And I bet no lessons were learned about proper verification of accounts on that platform.

Fake Pentagon “explosion” photo sows confusion on Twitter https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/ai-generated-image-of-explosion-near-pentagon-goes-viral-sparks-brief-panic/

An AI generated image of a plume of smoke near a building that's supposed to be The Pentagon.

#ChatGPT #OpenAI #Copilot #Windows11 #BUILD #OperatingSystem #TechNews

I mean, did anyone ask for this?

Can we turn this off?

Could this money been used to keep jobs and give raises?

Built-in ChatGPT-driven Copilot will transform Windows 11 starting in June https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/built-in-chatgpt-driven-copilot-will-transform-windows-11-starting-in-june/

A Windows 11 desktop showing off the Copilot UI on the far right of the screen.

#Mac #macOS #Apple #Mastodon #Ivory #Tapbots #SocialNetworking #Fediverse #ActivityPub #TechNews #Apps

A class act!

The Mac just got a first-class Mastodon client with Ivory https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/23/mastodon-ivory-for-mac/

A screenshot of the Ivory for Mac app working in single column mode.

AlexHernandez :verified:

#business #technews #ITnews

8 business trends IT companies should embrace

Here are eight business trends that IT firms should consider adopting to remain on the cutting edge of innovation and enhance their operations.

https://techaeris.com/2023/05/23/8-business-trends-it-companies-should-embrace/

Get that AV1 encoding on the cheap!

Intel's Arc A750 beats the RTX 3060 - and is $200 at Newegg https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/intels-arc-a750-beats-the-rtx-3060-and-is-200-at-newegg

#Intel #Arc #A750 #RTX3060 #Deal #Newegg #AV1 #Encoder #GPU #TechNews

The Intel ARC A770 and A750 Limited Edition graphics cards.

#BrutePrint #FingerprintSensor #Android #Smartphones #InfoSec #Security #TechNews

I know where police budgets are going now.

Here’s how long it takes new BrutePrint attack to unlock 10 different smartphones https://arstechnica.com/information-technology/2023/05/hackers-can-brute-force-fingerprint-authentication-of-android-devices/

A fingerprint on a reflective surface with circuitry designs around it.

#HP #Printers #FirmwareUpdate #Bugs #TechNews

I wonder if the HP devs went to the same school as The Division 2 devs.

HP breaks its own printers (again) with firmware update https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2023/05/hp-breaks-its-own-printers-again-with-firmware-update/

Wired: Meta’s $1.3 Billion Fine Is a Strike Against Surveillance Capitalism https://www.wired.com/story/meta-gdpr-fine-ireland/ #Tech #wired #TechNews #IT #Technology via @morganeogerbc #Business/SocialMedia #Security/Privacy #Privacy,Right? #Regulation #Security #privacy #Meta #NSA

John Leonard

https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4116089/privacy-enhancing-technologies-demonstrate-business-benefits

Privacy enhancing technologies: It's time to demonstrate the business benefits

By safely bridging silos, PETs could open up whole new areas of business and research, so why aren't we hearing more about them?

#privacy #PETs #PrivacyEnchancingTechnologies #encryption #technology #technews

EdTechSR Ep 293 AI’s Ethical Implications
https://edtechsr.com/2023/05/21/edtechsr-ep-293-ais-ethical-implications/

@neif & @wfryer discuss #edtechSR #edtech #MediaLit #AI #Ethics #Education #TechNews #Cybersecurity #RemoteWork #AIinEducation #DataPrivacy #GeekOfTheWeek

John Leonard

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2023/05/21/britain-is-writing-the-playbook-for-dictators/

Britain is writing the playbook for dictators

The Online Safety Bill is a model for stripping citizens of their privacy. We won’t go along with it

Commentary from @Mer__edith of Signal in the Telegraph [paywalled but, ahem, 12ft.io]

#onlinesafetybill #uk #signal #privacy #surveillance #technews

#Microsoft #Executive #Employees #Stocks #Raises #TechNews

"You want raises? Well, think of the poor stockholder!"

Microsoft exec tells employees to improve its stock performance in lieu of raises https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/19/23729711/microsoft-cmo-staff-stock-price-pay

Finally, a real app was made so people won't get taken advantage of by all the copycats.

OpenAI launches free ChatGPT app for iOS https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/18/23728703/openai-chatgpt-app-ios

#OpenAI #ChatGPT #App #iOS #AI #TechNews

#iOS #iPadOS #macOS #Apple #Vulnerabilities #InfoSec #TechNews

So, sure, there's sportsball, but then there's these bugs.

PSA: Make Sure to Update, iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and macOS 13.4 Address These Three Actively Exploited Vulnerabilities https://www.macrumors.com/2023/05/18/ios-16-5-macos-13-4-vulnerabilty-fixes/

TWiT Podcasts

We've got the latest tech news covered, from a content moderation game to Uber's new family-focused features. Plus, hear Sam Altman's thoughts on A.I. regulation and the best Chromebook around! #podcast #technews Download here for more from @leo, @ant_pruitt, @gigastacey, and @jeffjarvis: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google/episodes/716?autostart=false

#Montana #TikTok #Ban #ByteDance #TechNews

Really wanna see how this is gonna go down.

First US state officially bans TikTok, $10,000 fine per violation https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/17/tiktok-ban-montana-fines/

#Wendys #Robots #FoodDelivery #TechNews

"This isn't Google. This is a Wendy's"

Wendy's is doing way too much!

Wendy’s latest test will have robots deliver food orders through tunnels https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/17/23727631/wendys-robots-tunnels-underground-food-delivery

A digital mock up of a Windows parking lot using robots to deliver food similar to bank and pharmacy drivethrus.

Join @neif & @wfryer for Episode 294! On YouTube LIVE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jffFbYK7-4 & Facebook LIVE https://www.facebook.com/edtechSR RIGHT NOW! Please join us! #edtech #edtechSR #TechNews #AI #ChatGPT #BigTech #TechCorrection #MediaLit

#MuskyMusk #WorkFromHome #ReturnToWork #Twitter #Tesla #TechNews

So, now Musky Musk is on his ableist bullshit.

Elon Musk says ‘get off your work-from-home bullshit’ https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/16/23726294/elon-musk-remote-work-cnbc-interview

Musky Musk thinking that most people aren't contributing as much to society because we choose not to be micro-managed.

#MuskyMusk #Turkey #Censorship #Twitter #TechNews

It's wild how people just be missing the whole point.

Double points for Musky Musk for missing it on multiple levels.

Musk defends enabling Turkish censorship on Twitter, calling it his “choice” https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/musk-defends-enabling-turkish-censorship-on-twitter-calling-it-his-choice/

Erogden and Musky Musk shaking hands while hoping their faces stay attached to their skulls.

While I'm excited to try it out, I can still see how this could possibly be exploited.

iPhones will be able to speak in your voice with 15 minutes of training https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/16/23725237/iphone-personal-voice-speak-training-accessibility

#iPhone #AI #Voice #Training #Apple #iOS17 #TechNews

Two iPhones: One learning your voice. Another one using your voice to speak phrases.

#MuskyMusk #SEC #Tesla #Twitter #TechNews

So, there is someone watching his tweets and he's still out here saying wild shit?!

Musk loses free speech court battle; SEC can keep pre-screening Tesla tweets https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/musks-tesla-tweets-to-remain-on-sec-leash-court-rules/

Musky Musk, seen here being scolded by his Twitter babysitter.

#AI #VideoEditing #Adobe #PremierePro #CreativeCloud #TechNews

I can't wait to get my hands on this.

However, my heart goes out to video editors everywhere.

AI-Powered text-based video editing & more released for Adobe's Premiere Pro https://9to5mac.com/2023/05/15/ai-powered-video-editing-released/

The Adobe Premiere Pro icon being displayed on an Macbook.

#COVID19 #Google #Apple #ExposureNotification #TechNews

Well, the pandemic is over. Whether we need things to trace how much a highly communicable disease is not in hands to decide.

Most states halt use of Google and Apple's COVID-19 exposure notification system | Engadget https://www.engadget.com/most-states-halt-use-of-google-and-apples-covid-19-exposure-notification-system-152107338.html?src=rss

An iPhone explaining what COVID-19 is and symptoms one could expect if they caught it.

Make Use Of: How to Reset Achievements for Steam Games https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-reset-achievements-for-steam-games/ #Tech #MakeUseOf #TechNews #IT via @morganeogerbc #GamingTips #Windows11 #Gaming #Steam

Tech News (CTV): Stuck antenna freed on Jupiter-bound spacecraft https://www.ctvnews.ca/sci-tech/stuck-antenna-freed-on-jupiter-bound-spacecraft-1.6396569 #CTV #CTVBC #Tech #Science #TechNews

#AI #Microsoft #Executive #Regulation #TechNews

"Meaningful hard"?

Like all the jobs that have been lost or will be lost as companies increase their reliance on AI

“Meaningful harm” from AI necessary before regulation, says Microsoft exec https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2023/05/meaningful-harm-from-ai-necessary-before-regulation-says-microsoft-exec/

Make Use Of: 6 Accessibility Features You Can Use in Canva https://www.makeuseof.com/canva-accessibility-features-to-use/ #Tech #MakeUseOf #TechNews #IT via @morganeogerbc #Accessibility #GraphicDesign #Creative #Canva

The last thing we need is work during a commute.

Google is bringing Zoom, Teams and Webex meetings to Android Auto | Engadget https://www.engadget.com/google-is-bringing-zoom-teams-and-webex-meetings-to-android-auto-200029169.html?src=rss

#Google #Zoom #Teams #Microsoft #Webex #Cisco #AndroidAuto #TechNews

A car's infotainment screen displaying a Zoom meeting schedule and GPS directions side by side.

Anonymous :anarchism: 🏴

https://thehackernews.com/2023/05/google-announces-new-privacy-safety-and.html

Google has just unveiled a range of new privacy, safety, and security features at #GoogleIO. The updates are aimed at protecting users from phishing attacks, cyber threats, and more.

✅ Improved data control and transparency
✅ #Gmail's Dark Web Scan
✅ Effortless deletion of Maps search history
✅ AI-powered Safe Browsing
✅ Expansion of Content Safety API
✅ About this Image
✅ Passwordless future with Passkey Sign-In
✅ Spam View in Google Drive

#cybersecurity #technews

TWiT Podcasts

📢 NEW EPISODE ALERT 📢

This week on #TWiT, @lmatsakis, @malventano, and @jank0 chat with @leo about AI chatbots, the Writer's Guild strike, voice cloning, and more! Download now! #technews #podcast twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech/episodes/926

4 weeks ago

Two middle-aged men podcasting over zoom, one in Montana, and one in North Carolina, with virtual backgrounds, looking happy and wise.

#MuskyMusk #NPR #Twitter #TechNews

4 weeks ago

Awwwww... Baby is throwing another temper tantrum!

Elon Musk reportedly threatened to reassign NPR's Twitter account due to inactivity | Engadget https://www.engadget.com/elon-musk-reportedly-threatened-to-reassign-nprs-twitter-account-due-to-inactivity-050040503.html?src=rss

Musky Musk, seen here holding back tears because nobody wants to play with him no matter how much money he pays them.

#Mastodon #Fediverse #ActivityPub #SocialNetworking #TechNews

And just like every other change to anything, the internet falls over themselves to say how much they "hate it here".

It’s getting easier to make an account on Mastodon https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/1/23707019/mastodon-account-creation-twitter-alternative

Jon S. von Tetzchner

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a43689435/2024-mercedes-benz-e-class-sedan-revealed/

Launch of the 2024 Mercedes-Benz E-Class today and the @Vivaldi browser is there.

#browser #Car #Android #internet #Tech #Technology #technews

#Flathub #Flatpak #Linux #SteamDeck #Apps #Repository #TechNews #Software

Software app stores have never looked this sexy!

Flathub app store for Linux and Steam Deck gets overhauled https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/04/flathub-app-store-for-linux-and-steam-deck-gets-overhauled/

#Proton #Encryption #PasswordManager #Security #TechNews

Proton keeps moving in the right direction.

Proton Mail now includes an encrypted password manager https://www.pcworld.com/article/1794474/proton-mail-now-includes-an-encrypted-password-manager.html

Proton Pass advert: End-to-end encryption password manager (Beta version)

#Apple #Journaling #iOS17 #DayOne #Sherlocked #TechNews

Normally don't talk about unconfirmed reporting, but Day One founder feels like something is afoot.

Apple journaling app will be part of iOS 17; Day One being Sherlocked, says founder https://9to5mac.com/2023/04/21/apple-journaling-app/

Day One journaling app on iOS, macOS, and watchOS.

Wired: A Critical Arctic Organism Is Now Infested With Microplastics https://www.wired.com/story/a-critical-arctic-organism-is-now-infested-with-microplastics/ #Tech #wired #TechNews #IT #Technology via @morganeogerbc #Science/Environment #PlanetPlastic #Science #plastic #Ecology #arctic

Wired: The Search for Long Covid Treatments Takes a Promising Turn https://www.wired.com/story/long-covid-treatments/ #Tech #wired #TechNews #IT #Technology via @morganeogerbc #Science/Health #PublicHealth #Science

Wired: Are You Being Tracked by an AirTag? Here’s How to Check https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-find-airtags/ #Tech #wired #TechNews #IT #Technology via @morganeogerbc #Security/SecurityAdvice #Gear/HowToandAdvice #Security/Privacy #CounterSpy #Bluetooth #Security #security #privacy #iPhone #apple

John Leonard

https://www.computing.co.uk/news/4112163/online-safety-lords-scrutinise-300-amendments

Online Safety Bill: Lords to scrutinise more than 300 amendments next week

Peers will assess a stack of amendments to reduce the power of the Secretary of State, protect freedom of expression and protect encryption.

#uk #ukpol #privacy #encryption #politics #technews #osb #onlinesafetybill

Carlo Zottmann

https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTR35o66A/

> Our host Nilay asked Substack CEO Chris Best the tough questions about whether racist speech should be allowed in their new consumer product, Substack Notes. #technews #substack #SubstackNotes

Good question, stupid non-answers

Jake Beamer

https://gizmodo.com/npr-twitter-state-affiliated-tweet-elon-musk-1850327042

Good to see NPR leave Twitter. Maybe this will lead to even more organizations leaving. Elon's no visionary, of course, he's just a sad little privileged fascist. The "free speech" stuff he spews is the craziest nonsense of all.

#WalledSocialMedia #NPR #LeavingTwitter #news #TechNews #lies #fascism #FascistElon

Make Use Of: How to Clean Your Cluttered Camera Roll: 7 Tried-and-Tested Methods https://www.makeuseof.com/how-to-clean-cluttered-camera-roll-methods/ #Tech #MakeUseOf #TechNews #IT via @morganeogerbc #OrganizationSoftware #SmartphoneCamera #PhotographyTips #Creative #Image

Wired: The Arctic’s Permafrost-Obsessed Methane Detectives https://www.wired.com/story/arctic-permafrost-obsessed-methane-detectives/ #Tech #wired #TechNews #IT #Technology via @morganeogerbc #Science/Environment #climatechange #HardwareIssue #We❤️Hardware #Backchannel #Photography #Science #methane #arctic

#Google #Android #Apps #UserData #TechNews

As if I never existed.

Google will require that Android apps let you delete your account and data | Engadget https://www.engadget.com/google-will-require-that-android-apps-let-you-delete-your-account-and-data-170618841.html?src=rss

An Android phone with the Google Play Store open.

Yahia Lababidi

https://www.brusselstimes.com/430098/belgian-man-commits-suicide-following-exchanges-with-chatgpt

"Belgian man dies by suicide following exchanges with chatbot"

#llm #LLMs #mentalhealth #suicide #depression #ChatGPT #chat #ai #tech #ethics #belgium #news #thursday #artificialintelligence #technology #technews #life #death

Tyler McGee

#Mastodon #TheVerge #Tech #TechNews #TwitterMigration #OpenSource #SocialMedia

Shoutout to @Gargron for really sticking up for his principles and avoiding the VC funding trap. 💪

https://www.theverge.com/23658648/mastodon-ceo-twitter-interview-elon-musk-twitter

Matt 2.0