Google apologizes after 15 million Chrome users lost access to their passwords

The issue was limited to the M127 version of Chrome on Windows. A fix was eventually rolled out that just required users to restart the net surf tool. Google says the issue was mitigated for all affected users as of July 27 at 09:27 AM PT. Google has now apologized for any inconvenience the service disruption may have caused. Chrome users who have experienced issues not mentioned in its incident report should contact Google Workspace Support....

July 29, 2024 · 1 min · 90 words · Ryan Mcconnell

New haptic feedback standard vows to bring a sense of touch to the internet

As with streaming, compression will be instrumental in achieving this ambitious goal. TUMexplainedthat the technology essentially adapts multimedia compression techniques to haptic feedback. This greatly reduces the amount of data required to stream content from remote servers. As a result, hard surfaces would feel softer. The researchers expect their HCTI technology to have a significant impact on future internet applications. Gaming and movie companies could also bring a whole new level of entertainment to customers....

July 29, 2024 · 1 min · 78 words · Michael Armstrong

Sensitive data published through GitHub can be accessed even after being deleted

ACFOR vulnerabilityoccurs when a fork of a GitHub repository can access sensitive data from another fork. Every single commit saved on GitHub database servers has its own hash. How can this be a security issue? GitHubrespondedto CFOR claims by Truffle Security, stating that this is the intended,documented behaviorof the development platform. Truffle isn’t convinced, noting that the service should implement new measures to avoid CFOR. Other git-based platforms such as Bitbucket and GitLab are likely affected by the same issue, the researchers said....

July 29, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Ebony Lopez

SK Hynix quietly announces plans to enter high-capacity SSD market with 60 TB products

SK Hynix briefly touched on the subject in its most recentearnings report. AnandTechbelievesSK Hynix will likely use its own QLC memory in the new high-capacity drives. What’s less certain and arguably more important is the controller choice. The company has multiple options on the table. It’s also possible that SK Hynix could simply rebadge the Solidigm D4-P5336 entirely. Western Digital also reportedly has a 60 TB SSD although I have had trouble tracking it down....

July 29, 2024 · 1 min · 115 words · Donald Baker

TeamSpeak

Get crystal-clear, lag-free communication with our integrated automatic microphone volume adjustment, background noise reduction and echo cancellation. Scale up from small group conversations to large conferences with thousands of participants with our advanced client-server architecture. Keep your eyes on the action with the official TeamSpeak in-game overlay from Overwolf. Is TeamSpeak better than Discord? TeamSpeak works best as an audio chat app letting gamers talk to each other while they are gaming....

July 28, 2024 · 2 min · 401 words · Nicholas Carter

Troubleshoot VPN Issues on Windows 11 | VPN not working 2025

However, sometimes you may experience VPN Connection Fails to Establish orVPN Disconnects Frequentlyafter Windows update. Also, a few users report slow internet speed with vpn connection or vpn not connecting. This can also improve compatibility and stability, and reduce the probability of encountering VPN Connection errors. Disable Windows Defender Firewall or Allow VPN Apps to Run Through the Firewall help bypass the errors. A few users report, Disabling IPv6 help them resolve VPN not working on Windows 11 or 10....

July 27, 2024 · 1 min · 213 words · Erin Jones

Windows 11's latest feature lets you view your Android phone content in the File Explorer

All Windows 11 Insider channel users can now view files stored on Android phones directly in File Explorer. Users can delete, rename, move, or copy files between the devices. It’s important to note that files deleted on the PC will go to the phone’s recycle bin. Microsoft also plans to address minor issues with phone syncing and the PC recycle bin. To provide feedback, head to Feedback Hub > Devices and Drivers > Linked Devices....

July 27, 2024 · 1 min · 153 words · Nathaniel Scott

Activision Blizzard has started using AI to pick up the slack left by laid-off artists

According to anonymous insiders, the shift has already quietly begun at Activision Blizzard. In January, Phil Spencer announced Microsoft was laying off almost 2,000 staffers. This claim jives with the studio’s eagerness to use AI for concept art. Activision didn’t limit the cuts to just CoD staff. It wasn’t just temps and junior staff either. Annunziata said Blizzard sacked associate- and senior-level artists, as well. What a fucked up day....

July 26, 2024 · 1 min · 120 words · Joseph Smith

Free full game-sized Fallout: London mod is now available

Still, the immense size of the free Fallout 4 total conversion suggests the wait might be worth it. Interested players should note that installing Fallout: London requires rolling back the base game. Fallout 4 owners can now download Fallout: London for free. Transporting players to post-apocalyptic London, the mod offers about as much content as the base game. Its cast includes Baldur’s Gate 3 actor Neil Newbon and former UK Speaker of the House John Bercow....

July 26, 2024 · 1 min · 136 words · Bradley Ford

Generative AI could be hurting productivity at work, despite what bosses believe

It’s not just bosses, either; 65% of employees believe the technologies will increase productivity. However, expecting something and achieving it are two different things. 77% complained about the tools decreasing productivity and adding to their workload. Furthermore, 38% said they felt overwhelmed by the demand to use AI at work. Moreover, 21% of respondents said they had to spend extra time learning how to use the systems. The report also highlights how much productivity demands bosses are putting on employees in general....

July 26, 2024 · 1 min · 101 words · Sonya Bell

Google Pixel 9 design, specs, and AI features leaked via official promo material

The leak also seems to corroborate some of the hardware specs that landed online earlier. According to one of the slides, all four devices will be powered by the Tensor G4 SoC. The battery specs aren’t confirmed, but Google promises 24-hour battery life for the Pixel 9 Pro XL. For starters, all Pixel 9 devices will get free Gemini One AI Premium Plan subscription for one year. All Pixel 9 series devices will also receive seven years of security updates and Pixel Drops....

July 26, 2024 · 1 min · 86 words · Jared Perkins

New headset technology adjusts brightness by tracking pupil dilation

But it’s 2024, and they still haven’t made a dent in the market. For instance, if you get startled and your pupils dilate, that display may suddenly seem overly bright. It’s not exactly ideal, especially when you’re a fighter pilot in a life-or-death situation. Kopin CEO Michael MurraytoldTom’s Hardware that the idea for developing NeuralDisplay originated from this very situation. The company shared an early demo video showing the tech in action....

July 26, 2024 · 1 min · 114 words · Nicholas Perkins

OpenAI unveils prototype search engine "SearchGPT"

A new AI tool or the next Google challenger? It is an offering that sounds similar to what AI chatbot Perplexity does. Instead, it is being launched to a small group of users and publishers for feedback. you’re able to, however, get on a waitlist to try the new service. OpenAI plans to integrate SearchGPT’s best features directly into ChatGPT in the future. The deal OpenAI struck withNews Corp.earlier this year could be a launchpad for this approach....

July 26, 2024 · 1 min · 140 words · Dale Ellis MD