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Microsoft's new AI, VALL-E 2, can recreate human voices using just a few seconds of audio.

Researchers say it achieves "human parity" in text-to-speech synthesis, meaning it sounds as natural as human speech. However, Microsoft won't release it publicly because it could be misused.

VALL-E 2 uses advanced techniques like "Repetition Aware Sampling" and "Grouped Code Modeling" to improve speech quality.

For now, it remains a research project with no plans for public release or product integration.

Your smartphone constantly checks available Wi-Fi nodes, looking to reconnect with any that you’ve used before.

What you don’t see is that your smartphone also uploads identifying details about your router to giant databases maintained by Apple, Google, and others.

If this has you worried, it’s easy enough to opt out. Read how on PCMag.

🔗 : https://www.pcmag.com/explainers/every-smartphone-can-id-your-router

Cloudflare launches a tool to combat AI bots | TechCrunch Cloud service provider Cloudflare has launched a new tool that attempts to automatically detect and block AI bots, crawlers and scrapers.

Microsoft has just introduce VASA, a framework for generating lifelike talking faces of virtual characters with appealing visual affective skills (VAS), using a single static image and a speech audio clip. Their premiere model, VASA-1, is capable of not only producing lip movements that are exquisitely synchronized with the audio, but also capturing a large spectrum of facial nuances and natural head motions that contribute to the perception of authenticity and liveliness.

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Over 92,000 exposed D-Link NAS devices have a backdoor account A threat researcher has disclosed a new arbitrary command injection and hardcoded backdoor flaw in multiple end-of-life D-Link Network Attached Storage (NAS) device models.

Apple has issued iOS 17.4.1, along with a warning to update now. That’s because the iOS 17.4.1 update includes important security fixes that should be applied by all iPhone users.

iOS 17.4.1—Update Now Warning Issued To All iPhone Users Apple has issued iOS 17.4.1, along with a warning to update now. Here's everything you need to know about Apple's latest iPhone update.

OpenAI Wants to Control Your Computer Sam Altman sees a future where ChatGPT uses your computer for you.

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41 years ago today, a new type of personal computer was announced that would change the world forever—yet two years later, it was almost completely forgotten. But while the Lisa is a footnote in the history of computing, it reminds us that the best ideas don’t always win out—and that there are many lessons we can learn from the past.

Revisit our 2023 retrospective on Apple's ill-fated machine: https://trib.al/WQLlGQR

[📸: Ted Thai]

How to turn off Facebook’s latest way to track you Facebook has a new way of collecting data about you: keeping a list of the links you click.

The Microsoft Copilot key will start appearing on new Windows 11 PCs later in January Microsoft has confirmed that a new Copilot key will start appearing on new Windows 11 PCs beginning later in January that will allow users to instantly launch the Copilot generative AI feature.

SpaceX and T-Mobile have collaborated to launch Starlink satellites with direct to cell capabilities which will allow T-Mobile to offer cell service in remote locations and reduce the dead zones.

SpaceX launches its first satellite with cell service in collaboration with T-Mobile

A Business Insider Survey revealed that among the major social media platforms, YouTube is most trusted by adult Gen Zers (ages 18-26).

Approximately 59% of respondents in this age group view YouTube as somewhat or very trustworthy, while only 28% consider it untrustworthy. Instagram comes second, with 40% trustworthiness and 45% untrustworthiness.

Facebook is the least trusted, with 60% of Gen Zers considering it untrustworthy, and TikTok follows closely with 57% deeming it untrustworthy.

The findings showcase YouTube’s dominance in trustworthiness among Gen Z compared to other platforms.

Hackers stole the sensitive personal information of more than 14.6 million Mr. Cooper customers, the mortgage and loan giant has confirmed.

HOW SMART IS YOUR SMART TV?
According to a marketing team within Cox Media Group
(CMG), advertisers can listen to consumers' conversations through embedded microphones in smart devices with the goal of collecting data "based on casual conversations in real time."

This method of data collection is being dubbed "Active Listening" by CMG and is being used for ad targeting purposes within the company.

New Tesla bot in town!
Optimus Gen 2 features Tesla-designed actuators and sensors, faster and more capable hands, faster walking, lower total weight, articulated neck, and more.

Optimus - Gen 2 New bot in town! Optimus Gen 2 features Tesla-designed actuators and sensors, faster and more capable hands, faster walking, lower total weight, articulated ...

SpaceX has quietly revealed a new Starlink dish that’s geared toward residential users and will likely offer a boost in broadband quality. The new Starlink dish is slightly taller and draws more power to potentially offer better broadband quality. It also drops the antenna motor for a kickstand to prop it up.

SpaceX Reveals Next-Gen Starlink Dish for Residential Users The new Starlink dish is slightly taller and draws more power to potentially offer better broadband quality. It also drops the antenna motor for a kickstand to prop it up.

FRAUD ALERT! If you own a mobile phone, it’s likely that you’ve received a mysterious text from someone who acts as if they know you. But even though you quickly figure out that the person isn’t a real acquaintance, out of politeness — or curiosity — you might end up interacting with them anyway.

“You’ll get a text message that says, ‘Hey, you coming for dinner tonight?’” says Amy Nofziger, director of victim support for the AARP Fraud Watch Network. “And you’re like, ‘Oh, I’m sorry, I think you have the wrong number.’ And they’re like, ‘Oh, OK, I’m so sorry to bother you. But I hope you’re having a great day.’ And then you just start an innocent conversation.”

That’s what perpetrators of fake wrong-number text message scams are counting on. Once they’ve made a connection with an unwary target, they’ll work to become friends with that person, or sometimes even cultivate a remote romantic relationship, embellished with fake photos. It’s all a ruse, designed to get you to relax your defenses so that you’ll be susceptible to a scam, such as a cryptocurrency investment scheme.

Be wary of texts from people you don’t know. If you get a text from a stranger, the safest thing to do is simply ignore it and don’t reply. If you engage with a scammer even briefly, they’ll mark down your phone number as active, which could lead to your receiving even more texts from scammers.

Don’t click on links in text messages. “You run the risk of instantly starting a malware download on a device,” says BBB’s Josh Planos. “On mobile, where the true URL is nearly always shortened, it’s very difficult to know where you’re actually about to be directed once you click the link.”

Block suspicious numbers. When you get texts that you think might be from scammers, block the numbers to prevent them from being used to contact you again.

Guard your personal information. Be careful with disclosing your full name, your home address, your Social Security number, credit card and banking information, and other personal details. Definitely don’t share them with someone you only know from texting.

How to Avoid ‘Wrong Number’ Text Scams Crooks pretend to contact you accidentally to lure you into a crypto investment or other scheme

Bluetooth security flaws allow hijacked connections on all modern devices Two newly-discovered Bluetooth security flaws allow attackers to hijack the connections of all devices using Bluetooth 4.2 to 5.4 inclusive...

Behind the wheel and every detail and spec of the new "Beast Mode" Cybertruck from Tesla!

Driving Tesla Cybertruck: Everything You Need to Know! Behind the wheel and every detail and spec of the new "Beast Mode" Cybertruck from Tesla!Get Ridge's Carry-On and more at https://ridge.com/MKBHD and use cod...

Attackers are exploiting severe vulnerabilities in the widely-used PaperCut MF/NG print management software to install Atera remote management software to take over servers.

Exploit released for PaperCut flaw abused to hijack servers, patch now

GoTo, formerly known as LogMeIn, is a popular remote desktop software company. However, recent news regarding their security breach has been causing concern for its customers. In November 2022, GoTo suffered a breach of its development environment that resulted in the theft of encrypted backups containing customer information and an encryption key for a portion of that data.

GoTo has issued a warning to its customers about the breach, indicating that the company is taking all necessary measures to mitigate any potential harm from the stolen data. The company has also stated that there is no evidence of unauthorized access to customer accounts and that it is continuing to monitor the situation closely.

Despite this, the theft of encrypted backups and an encryption key is still a serious issue, as it could potentially allow threat actors to gain access to sensitive customer information. This includes names, email addresses, and other personal details, which could be used for phishing attacks, identity theft, or other malicious purposes.

GoTo has taken steps to improve its security measures, including resetting all customer passwords, revoking the encryption key, and increasing its security monitoring. The company has also set up a dedicated customer support line for those who are concerned about their information or want to know more about the breach.

In light of this breach, it is crucial for GoTo customers to take precautions to protect their personal information. Here are some steps customers can take to secure their accounts:

1. Change your password: GoTo has already reset all customer passwords, but it is still a good idea to change your password to a strong, unique password that is not used for any other accounts.

2. Be aware of phishing attacks: Phishing attacks are a common tactic used by cybercriminals to steal sensitive information. Be cautious of any emails that ask for personal information or ask you to reset your password.

3. Enable two-factor authentication: Two-factor authentication provides an extra layer of security to your account, making it more difficult for threat actors to access your information.

4. Regularly monitor your account: Stay vigilant and regularly check your account for any suspicious activity.

In conclusion, the breach at GoTo is a reminder of the importance of protecting personal information in today's digital age. By taking the necessary precautions and staying vigilant, customers can help secure their information and minimize the risk of harm from the stolen data

On January 30, 2023, Microsoft will launch a new entry-level Microsoft 365 tier with 100GB in OneDrive, ad-free Outlook, and additional security features. Office apps, though, will remain web-only.

Microsoft expands its Microsoft 365 subscription with a new $1.99 plan

Less than 24 hours after completing his $44 billion acquisition of Twitter, Elon Musk decided to change its homepage. He requested that logged out users visiting Twitter.com be redirected to the “Explore” page that shows trending tweets and news stories. Before the change, anyone visiting Twitter’s homepage while logged out was showed only a sign-up form encouraging the creation of an account to view any tweets.

Elon Musk wastes no time changing Twitter “That’s definitely one way to make it clear you’re in charge now.”

In its blog post, Google explains that the new “Sponsored” tag is being introduced to ensure that “ads are clearly labeled” with a tag that’s “prominent and clear across different types of paid content.” Meanwhile, showing site names and favicons more prominently in search results is aimed at making it easier to “identify the website that’s associated with each result at a glance.”

Google now labels ads as “Sponsored” in mobile search results To provide more at-a-glance info about search results.

A new company wants to let you become your own cell carrier, using your internet connection even when you’re away from home — and roaming onto the networks of other people doing the same.

A former Facebook engineer wants to help you make your own cell network Ukama is selling boxes that let you broadcast your home internet connection as LTE. It envisions people using it to build a crowd-sourced cell network.

Fix: Why Does My Wi-Fi Say “Weak Security” on iPhone? If you’re connecting to Wi-Fi with your iPhone and you see a message in Settings about “Weak Security,” it can be confusing and concerning. Here’s what it means—and how to fix it.

How To Make GIMP Look and Feel Like Photoshop Give the popular, freeware image editor a familiar interface.

Eufy’s impressive new smart cameras use AI to identify you and your pets It offers edge data processing and local storage up to 16TB.