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Google is using AI age checks to lock down user accounts
Google will soon cast an even wider net with its AI age estimation technology. After announcing plans to find and restrict underage users on YouTube, the company now says it will start detecting whether Google users based in the US are under 18. Age estimation is rolling out over the next few weeks and will only impact a “small set”…
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This exclusive NordVPN deal has been extended again – and free Amazon gift cards are still up for grabs
Digitpatrox’s exclusive NordVPN deal has been extended for another two weeks. We rate NordVPN as the best VPN overall and this extension means it stays at the lowest price we’ve seen for a long time – plans start at $2.91 / £2.31 per month. Until August 12, new subscribers to NordVPN will receive an additional four months of protection for…
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New Lenovo UEFI firmware updates fix Secure Boot bypass flaws
Lenovo is warning of high-severity BIOS flaws that could let attackers bypass Secure Boot on all-in-one desktops using customized Insyde UEFI firmware. Devices confirmed to be impacted are IdeaCentre AIO 3 24ARR9 and 27ARR9, and the Yoga AIO 27IAH10, 32ILL10, and 32IRH8. UEFI is the modern replacement for the traditional PC BIOS, acting as a firmware interface between the computer’s…
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Lovense was told its sex toy app leaked users’ emails and didn’t fix it
Lovense, the maker of internet-connected sex toys, left user emails exposed for months — even after it became aware of the vulnerability. In a blog post spotted by TechCrunch and Bleeping Computer, security researcher BobDaHacker found that they could “turn any username into their email address,” which they could then use to take over someone’s account. Though BobDaHacker initially disclosed…
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Body fat percentage vs body fat mass: Experts say this is what you need to know to lose fat
Body fat percentage and body fat mass aren’t the same thing, so if your goal is to lose fat and look more sculpted or defined, you’ll need to know the difference. As a personal trainer, I’ve spent years helping clients build muscle and strength while losing fat — it’s a process called body recomposition. It’s a bit like the Holy…
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Russian airline Aeroflot grounds dozens of flights after cyberattack
Aeroflot, Russia’s flag carrier, has suffered a cyberattack that resulted in the cancellation of more than 60 flights and severe delays on additional flights. Although official sources from Russia, like the General Prosecutor’s Office, did not attribute the attack to specific threat groups or even origin, responsibility was taken by Ukrainian and Belarusian hacktivist collectives ‘Silent Crow’ and ‘Cyberpartisans BY.’ The…
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YouTube tells creators they can drop more F-bombs
YouTube videos with strong profanity in the first seven seconds (words like “fuck”) are now eligible for full monetization, according to a video from Conor Kavanagh, YouTube’s head of monetization policy experience. Previously, these kinds of videos were only eligible for “limited ad revenue.” Changes to YouTube’s inappropriate language policies have long been a sore spot for creators. In November…
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Huge Samsung tablet sale at Best Buy — 3 back to school deals I recommend from $599
When it comes to popularity, iPads win hands down. However, if you’re deeply invested in the Android ecosystem — or you simply don’t like iPads — a Samsung tablet is your best bet. For a limited time, Best Buy has Samsung tablets on sale from $449. It’s one of the biggest Samsung tablet sales I’ve seen with discounts on some…
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Minnesota activates National Guard after St. Paul cyberattack
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has activated the National Guard in response to a crippling cyberattack that struck the City of Saint Paul, the state’s capital, on Friday. The city is currently working with local, state, and federal partners to investigate the attack and restore full functionality, and says that emergency services have been unaffected. However, online payments are currently unavailable,…
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Google’s NotebookLM can now make narrated slideshows with AI
Google’s NotebookLM is getting a new Video Overviews feature that uses AI to create slideshows with narration. The feature is rolling out now in English, and Google says that support for “more languages” is coming soon. “You can think of these as a visual alternative to Audio Overviews: the AI host creates new visuals to help illustrate points while also…
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