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Slow adoption, lack of use by law enforcement, and “technical difficulties” are to blame. The state hopes to bring it back through a different vendor. However, Florida residents were slow to adopt the service. Many were surprised by the abrupt shutdown. One user took to X to vent his frustration, saying the whole thing was “a mess.” Florida is such a mess. Still, the complete shutdown with no interim solution feels like a misstep by the state agency....

Tor and other dark web networks are not inherently illegal. The feature displays any information found in the breach results in “redacted form” to maintain privacy. Dark web reports will only be accessible through the Google Account page. They are available to both free and paying customers. Dark web monitoring isn’t the only feature Google has removed from its paid offering. At least One users can still access dark web reports from their main Google Account page....

It is free software and therefore free to download, use and distribute. LibreOffice Viewer uses the same engine as LibreOffice for Windows, Mac, and Linux. This, combined with a new front-end based on Firefox for Android, reads documents similarly to LibreOffice desktop. Download notes:Alternatively it’s possible for you to download the latestdesktop versionof this software. Features: What’s New New Features and Fixes

Opened on September 29, 2023, the $2.3 billion Sphere had been under construction since 2019. The inside of the Sphere is just as impressive: a 250-foot high, floor-to-ceiling 16K x 16K display. That sort of display setup requires some hefty hardware. Featured on TechSpot

The base system draws from Debian 8, codenamed Debian Jessie. Valve has built on top of the solid Debian core and optimized it for a living room experience. Most of all, it is an open Linux platform that leaves you in full control. you’re free to take charge of your system and install new software or content that you want. In Valve words, what isnotSteamOS? We expect most SteamOS users to get SteamOS preinstalled on a Steam Machine....

Researchers from Auburn University and the University of Alberta recentlypublisheda paper titled “Vision language models are blind.” The study used eight straightforward visual acuity tests to highlight deficiencies in visual learning models (VLM). The tasks included counting intersecting lines, identifying circled letters, counting nested shapes and others. These tests have objectively definitive answers and require minimal knowledge beyond basic 2D shapes. To avoid models solving these tasks through memorization, the researchersgeneratedthe tests using custom code rather than pre-existing images....

The Arrow Lake-S lineup is rumored to include at least 13 SKUs at launch. It is also expected to offer up to 36MB of L3 cache and have a 125W TDP. Featured on TechSpot

Amazon tells customers that if they have an inkling a review is fake to report it immediately. Amazon had done an internal check of the review and approved it, he said. This is hardly a new problem for Amazon. In 2016, the New York Times reportedsimilaractivity. It’s relatively simple for individuals or companies to create multiple fake Amazon accounts to post reviews. Other sellers pay for negative reviews to be posted on their competitors' products....

That’s sad, isn’t it? The new B650 non-E version looks fairly similar, though it is based on a cooler-looking white PCB. In terms of pricing, it’s just$20 cheaperthan the B650E version. In fact, compared to the B650E version, you’re getting many of the same features. The board still packs ample cooling, and there are some RGB effects, but honestly, who cares? For $130 off, they can keep the RGB effects....

However, analysts remain cautious of the technology, as software applications utilizing it are slow to materialize. AI also threatens to overshadow the other major shift from Microsoft’s attempted push into Arm increased battery life. Generative AI’s true value remains uncertain, and controversies over reliability and copyright haven’t faded. The number could reach 40 percent by the end of the decade. Furthermore, Apple will bring the technology to Macs, iPads, and high-end iPhones in late 2024....

Samsung’s announcement video makes it obvious that the event is going to be mostly about its foldable devices. Both handsets appear to be receiving iterative updates, with only minor changes to the designs and internals. Unpacked isn’t just about phones. Expect Samsung to spend plenty of time talking about Galaxy AI at Unpacked. A new Galaxy Watch is also expected to be on show. Finally, the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro will likely be part of the event....

The decision marks a significant win for the generative AI industry. One claim accuses the companies of violating open-source licenses, and the other alleges breach of contract. The dismissal has several legal ramifications. The dismissal also undercuts arguments by content holders that the DMCA provides protection from AI training on copyrighted material. User agreements on code-sharing platforms could also be modified in response to address AI training concerns. Featured on TechSpot

Swiss peripheral manufacturer Logitech just announced a new affordable, yet capable wireless mouse for gamers. Featured on TechSpot