Defense Department began testing AI surveillance system to safeguard critical military assets

The system also has fewer false alarms than those generated by trained security professionals. Security startupScyllaoffers “proactive,” AI-based security systems to safeguard perimeters around facilities and depots. Currently, BGAD is the only military base testing AI-powered surveillance algorithms todetectpotential threats. The systems help personnel find and identify intruders, weapons, or “abnormal behavior” in real-time. Humans are still required to decide whether to respond to a threat. The AI showed remarkable surveillance capabilities by identifying an armed individual climbing a water tower a mile away....

October 30, 2024 · 1 min · 103 words · Mitchell Gardner

GeForce RTX 50 gaming laptops will likely be paired with previous-gen CPUs

Late-gen x86 processors aren’t great at gaming, or cost too much. However, things could take an unusual turn for the gaming laptops that will carry the latest graphics chips. Instead, GeForce RTX 50 GPUs are expected to pair with 14th Gen Core-HX or Zen 4 chips. Another possible explanation could hide in a simpletiming issue. Most Blackwell AI GPUs arealready sold outbefore coming out of TSMC’s manufacturing lines. Also read:Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 Laptop vs....

October 30, 2024 · 1 min · 124 words · Dwayne Thompson

Modder runs Sonic on TI-84 CE graphing calculator, beats two levels at 2 FPS

Old tech finds new life as gaming peripheral WTF? To be clear, Barcade wasn’t viewing the game on the calculator’s tiny display. Playing a fast-paced 3D platformer at just 2 frames per second would require superhuman reflexes. Still, using the calculator’s clunky, unintuitive controls for precise platforming was far from optimal. There was a noticeable input lag too. We even hear Barcade complaining about the frustrating “key binds” during the video....

October 30, 2024 · 1 min · 135 words · Rachel Wright

Smart tire sensors aim to boost safety and efficiency in self-driving trucks

The core component is a ‘triaxis’ sensor mounted on the tire’s inner liner. All collected data is then transmitted via Bluetooth to a ‘smart profiler’ mounted nearby. Ron Lee, head of business development at BANF,claimstheir analytics are up to 90 percent accurate. BANF is already collaborating with major industry players such as Volvo, Hyundai, and DHL on implementation projects. Currently, their sensors are installed on 123 commercial trucks worldwide, along with a few passenger vehicles....

October 30, 2024 · 1 min · 107 words · James Hart

AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D leak reveals unlocked multiplier, 5.2GHz boost clock

The 9800X3D is also expected to have a 120W TDP, matching the 7800X3D. It will support up to 192GB of dual-channel DDR5-5600 memory at one DIMM per channel. It also appears that the 9800X3D will use the same “GNR-B0” silicon as existing models. The listing confirms that the 9800X3D will feature an unlocked multiplier, which is welcome news for overclocking enthusiasts. AMD is expected to release official benchmarks for the 9800X3D next week....

October 29, 2024 · 1 min · 76 words · Robert Murphy

Broken McDonald's ice cream machines could become a rare sight after Copyright Office ruling

“you might lock-pick your way in through whatever means you happen to have on hand.” New York has the highest number of out-of-order machines at 32%. Kytch ceased operations after the McDonald’s warning. The lawsuits are in settlement discussions. Featured on TechSpot

October 29, 2024 · 1 min · 42 words · Steven Buchanan

Gmail is rolling out "Help me write" AI tool

Google is nowexpandingthis feature to the web version of Gmail. This new Polish option replaces the “Refine my draft” tool previously available on Gmail for mobile devices. Users can further edit the AI-enhanced draft before sending the message. The gradual rollout of Help me write is under way and should be completed within a couple of weeks. Android and iOS Gmail apps already have access to the new AI capabilities....

October 29, 2024 · 1 min · 85 words · Jessica Sullivan

Notion is coming for Gmail with new email client powered by AI

Google attempted to address this with Inbox by Gmail, but that was later discontinued. Other email clients like Spark have continued to innovate in this area. But the team has detailed what to expect when it does arrive. At its core, Notion Mail looks to be centered around customization and personalization powered by AI. As for features, first up is something called “Views.” This will allow users to slice and dice their inbox into sections tailored for different purposes....

October 29, 2024 · 1 min · 152 words · Richard Vaughan

Radio station drops "Gen Z" AI presenters after a week following public outrage

Response to the move was about as vitriolic as one would expect. This was, of course, another AI recreation, leading to even more outrage. More than 23,000 people signed the petition. On Monday, Pulit revealed that the experiment using AI presenters was ending. It’s an interesting way of spinning things, especially as the experiment was meant to last three months. AI Ashley is still on the air,filling infor the real Ashley Z when she takes a vacation....

October 29, 2024 · 1 min · 80 words · Lori Griffin

Asus simplifies BIOS updates with EZ Flash 4 on Z890 motherboards, direct updates from ZIP files

Thankfully, motherboard makers are working to streamline this process and make it more user-friendly. Case in point: Asus' new feature for its EZ Flash utility on its latest Z890 motherboards. Asushighlightedthis handy feature during its recent Z890 AMA live stream on YouTube. The utility now supports applying updates directly from compressed ZIP files, eliminating an extra step. Ironically, the latest major Windows 11 update itself was causing headaches with BIOS compatibility....

October 28, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Jeffrey Mcdaniel

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October 28, 2024 · 1 min · 16 words · Rhonda Davis

iPhone 16 and Apple Watch 10 get banned in Indonesia following investment dispute

The minister also cited Apple’s failure to meet component localization requirements as an additional reason for the ban. Featured on TechSpot

October 28, 2024 · 1 min · 21 words · Robin Ayala

Meet the couple who just cost Google £2.4 billion in antitrust fines

Adam and Shivaun Raff had high expectations for their business because it offered more than other price-hunting sites. The Raffs launched their website in 2006 and almost immediately noticed traffic to their page decreasing instead of increasing. The couple had both worked in the tech industry. Adam worked with supercomputers, and Shivaun had a career in software consulting. They knew something was wrong with their traffic results and knew where to look....

October 28, 2024 · 1 min · 169 words · Christina Wheeler