Category: News

Let’s watch TV on our PCs – way more control over content, including ads, that is delivered to our screens (and stop tracking as well):
Some #TV brands already prioritize data collection and the ability to sell ads, and most are trying to boost their appeal to advertisers. Smart

AI machine learning algorithms not only copy free and sometimes #copyrighted content from the web, they also:
Large language models, LLMs (and other generative #AI models) threaten #privacy because they depend on the indiscriminate acquisition of large amounts of data and because they are unable to properly

If you want a Pixel phone, get one with #degoogled os, like Calyxos or Volla:
Factory-installed malware – That means a bad actor can install malware on a target #Pixel #phone without having physical access to it. #Cybercriminals can subsequently launch various forms of attack depending

The conclusions from the EEA European bathing water quality in 2023 report are that the overall outdoor water quality for swimming in #Europe is good. 96% of water measured in bathing sites met the minimum quality standards, and 85% of bathing waters were rated excellent in quality. Sea water

#EV manufacturer Zeekr says its upgraded batteries can be charged from 10% to 80% capacity in 10 and a half minutes using its ultra-fast charging stations in 2025.
In comparison, Tesla says a 15 minute charge allows its Model 3 to cover 175 miles (282km), a little under half

Here are a few open source alternatives to popular productivity apps. These might appeal to prosumers, freelancers, or small businesses looking to escape the clutches of the usual Big Tech players. #bigtech #opensource
https://techcrunch.com/2024/08/11/a-not-quite-definitive-guide-to-open-source-alternative-software/

AR glasses for mass market may take years to develop:
The point is that we have the technology to create great AI glasses, but need component shrinking, cost reductions and power efficiency on a whole new scale to make them viable in the market.
#AR glasses need to fit

How a software engineer contractor turned into a specialized #data contractor for #AI models:
Turing has launched a suite of AI consulting services, and counts as clients nearly every major foundation model provider, as well as large companies that want to train their own AI models.
https://www.semafor.com/article/08/07/2024

Tuxedo Computers unveiled the InfinityFlex 14 notebook as their first convertible #Linux-powered #laptop that you can turn into a Linux #tablet. — like the concept, but weight 1.5kg?
https://9to5linux.com/tuxedo-computers-unveils-their-first-3-in-1-convertible-linux-laptop

X is being taken to court in Ireland for using Europeans’ data to train AI models. The development relates to the social media platform’s decision last month to process user data to train its Grok #AI model without notifying or asking people if they’re okay with that. #eu