Science & Technology

DDoS attacks can be amplified by CUPS flaw

The recently-revealed Common UNIX Printing System (CUPS) security flaw may be even worse than expected following new claims it can…

Qualcomm’s AI Conductor wants to harmonize your schedule and, maybe, your life

AI tools usually require cloud computing access to have enough power to run, but your future AI usage may end…

One of the world’s largest mobile networks will train its trillion-parameter strong LLM on Huawei’s AI chips as Nvidia, AMD are sidelined

Chinese state-owned carrier China Telecom has announced the development of two LLMs trained entirely on domestically produced chips. In a…

If you think your robot vacuum is watching you, you might not be wrong

Sometimes I look at my robot vacuum and wonder if it knows how much I like it. I do not…

Phoenix smashes heat records for 10 straight days as sweltering temps grip West

A scorching streak in Phoenix has set new daily records for 10 straight days during an October heat wave sweeping…

Netflix just canceled That ’90s Show but there’s a better-rated series with 96% on Rotten Tomatoes being added in October

Another TV show has fallen victim to the Netflix ax as That ’90s Show has been canceled after two seasons.…

‘It unlocks all these new experiences’: iPhone 16 designers explain why the Camera Control was added

When it comes to the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max (or indeed…

This is how much the average CISO makes in the US – and why it’s so much

New data has suggested Chief Information Security Officers (CISOS) in the US and Canada have seen their salaries rise to…

AI and cybersecurity: Navigating a rapidly evolving industry

AI has significantly enhanced the capabilities of cybersecurity systems by enabling more sophisticated and proactive defense mechanisms. The ability of…

It’s official, Shaq is coming to Fortnite – here’s everything you need to know

Yes, you read that right. Basketball superstar turned entrepreneur and rapper Shaquille O’Neal is the latest in the long line…