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The OneXSugar asks: what if Nintendo Switch could transform into Nintendo DS?
- The OneXPlayer OneXSugar is a transforming gaming device with swing-out gamepads and screens.
- It is an Android device featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon G3 Gen 3 processor.
- The device is unlikely to become a Windows gaming machine as it only offers modest gains in CPU and GPU performance compared to the previous generation.
- Qualcomm is currently focused on the Android side, given the popularity of Android gaming in the Chinese market.
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Co-op mode: New partners driving the future of gaming with AI
- Google Cloud's AI is driving advancements in the games industry to create smarter, faster, and more immersive gaming experiences.
- New partnerships with nunu.ai, ElevenLabs, and Common Sense Machines are announced at the Games Developers Conference to enhance game development with AI.
- nunu.ai uses AI agents for game testing, offering human-like testing, cost efficiency, 24/7 availability, and accelerated time-to-market.
- ElevenLabs provides AI-powered voice technology for immersive NPC interactions, custom voice design, and faster dialogue production.
- Common Sense Machines (CSM) builds best-in-class AI models for 3D content generation, revolutionizing game development with AI-generated assets.
- CSM partners with studios like Cosmic Lounge to create dynamic 3D assets for marketing and LiveOps content, driving user acquisition and revenue.
- AI is empowering game creators to achieve new levels of immersion and efficiency, reshaping game development processes.
- Partnerships with nunu.ai, ElevenLabs, and CSM are revolutionizing the gaming industry by delivering smarter, faster, and more immersive gaming experiences.
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Gmail Security Alert: Latest Threats & How to Protect Your Account
- Cybercriminals are using AI to create convincing phishing scams targeting Gmail accounts.
- A new wave of ransomware attacks, led by the Medusa ransomware, is targeting businesses and individuals.
- Many users have reported being locked out of their Gmail accounts due to unauthorized access.
- Steps to secure your Gmail account: Enable 2FA, use a strong password, beware of phishing emails and calls, regularly monitor account activity, and keep software updated.
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The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report: 3/17/25
- The Weekly Notable Startup Funding Report for the week ending 3/15/25 showcases various funding rounds for startups across different sectors.
- Notable funding includes Cybereason's $120.0M for cybersecurity, Indigo's $1.5M for agricultural technology, and Mesh's $82.0M for a crypto payments network.
- Other significant funding rounds include Capture6 ($27.5M), Celestial AI ($250.0M), Lumafield ($75.0M), and Nirvana Insurance ($80.0M).
- Norm AI secured $48.0M for regulatory AI, Pickle raised $12.0M for a clothing rental marketplace, and Synctera received $15.0M for a banking technology platform.
- Cartesia raised $64.0M for multimodal intelligence, Dexterity received $95.0M for AI-powered robotics, and Flock Safety secured $275.0M for surveillance solutions.
- Equilibrium Energy raised $28.0M for clean energy, LiquidTrust got $4.0M for global payment solutions, and Sayso raised $40.0M for a communication accessibility platform.
- These funding activities represent a total of $1.26B in new funding across various industries in the startup ecosystem.
- Startups like Worth AI, Motivity, and Pickle are among the recipients of the recent funding rounds, showcasing the diverse range of sectors attracting investments.
- The report highlights the growing interest in AI technologies, sustainability solutions, and fintech innovations within the startup landscape.
- Investors backing these startups include prominent firms like SoftBank, General Catalyst, Lightspeed Venture Partners, and Tiger Global Management.
- Overall, the funding activities reflect the dynamism and innovation present in the startup ecosystem, driving advancements across various sectors.
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The Pixel 9a is already on sale before launch, so here’s an early unboxing and benchmarks video
- The Pixel 9a is allegedly on sale before its official release.
- A 10-minute unboxing and hands-on video is showcasing the phone's features, benchmark scores, and camera samples.
- Google has not announced the Pixel 9a or its pricing and availability yet.
- The Pixel 9a is reportedly available for purchase in some regions, with the 128GB version priced at AED 2,350 (~$640).
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Google is switching legacy G Suite users to pooled Workspace storage
- Google is switching legacy G Suite users to pooled Workspace storage.
- G Suite legacy free edition plan users will be switched to shared pooled storage starting May 1st.
- No action is required for the storage switch, and users cannot opt out of the transition.
- Storage limitations can still be set for each user within the G Suite account after the transition.
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Are the Android SafetyCore and Android System Key Verifier apps safe? | Kaspersky official blog
- Android System SafetyCore app has been appearing on Android phones without user explanation or choice, causing concerns among users.
- The app uses machine learning to analyze images locally and applies blurring if it detects suggestive content, but Google assures that no scan results are sent anywhere.
- The SafetyCore app is designed to be called upon by other apps and is initially available only in Google Messages, with plans to expand to other messaging apps in the future.
- Another app, Android System Key Verifier, is also automatically installed on devices, allowing users to securely verify keys during end-to-end encrypted messaging.
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Google adds its HD voice model Chirp 3 to its Vertex AI platform
- Google announced the addition of Chirp 3, its HD voice interface, to its Vertex AI platform.
- Chirp 3 will bring 8 new voices for 31 languages, enabling building voice assistants, audiobooks, support agents, and voice-overs for videos.
- Google is working on usage restrictions to prevent misuse of Chirp 3.
- The addition of Chirp 3 to Vertex AI puts it alongside other AI models like LLM, Gemini, Imagen, and Veo 2.
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Google beefs up its UK AI business with Agentspace data residency and more
- Google is strengthening its AI business in the U.K. by expanding UK data residency to include Agentspace, allowing AI agents to be hosted locally for enterprises.
- The company offers financial incentives for AI startups joining its UK accelerator, with up to £280,000 in Google Cloud credits and enhanced AI skills training.
- Chirp 3, an audio generation model from Google, will be integrated into its Vertex AI developer platform, aiming to facilitate AI adoption and development for businesses.
- Agentspace is Google's platform for building AI assistants for work, emphasizing features like NotebookLM for enterprise use and multimodal search.
- The collaboration with BT and WPP showcases their partnership with Google Cloud in utilizing AI innovations like Imagen, Veo, and Gemini for operational enhancements.
- Google is pursuing AI advancements, such as Gemini 2.0 developments integrating multimodal generation and understanding, robotic models, and lightweight Gemma model.
- The U.K. government is promoting AI development within its ranks and industry, establishing AI regional zones and regulatory changes to foster innovation and economic growth.
- The government's support for generative AI services aims to streamline processes and encourage collaboration with global AI players like OpenAI and Anthropic.
- Google's efforts to align with the U.K.'s AI initiatives could lead to more partnerships and collaboration in the AI sector moving forward.
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Alphabet spins off Starlink competitor Taara
- Alphabet's light-based internet project Taara is spinning off into an independent company.
- Taara's technology uses lasers to transmit data and aims to connect rural areas to the internet.
- Alphabet will retain a minority stake in Taara, which has secured funding from Series X Capital.
- Taara's current tech involves using narrow beam light terminals to transmit data quickly and cost-effectively in hard-to-reach locations.
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Comprehensive Google Pixel 9a leak reveals pretty much everything
- The latest leak provides a detailed overview of the upcoming Google Pixel 9a smartphone.
- The Pixel 9a features a 6.3-inch OLED display with chunky bezels and a 120Hz refresh rate.
- It is equipped with a 5,100mAh battery and supports 23W wired charging, as well as 7.5W wireless charging.
- The performance of the Pixel 9a is inferior compared to flagship smartphones, but the gaming experience is smooth with intermittent stutters.
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Is Google playing catchup on search with OpenAI?
- Google seems to be catching up with OpenAI in terms of AI advancements in search features and language models.
- Google recently introduced AI Mode, which offers more advanced reasoning, thinking, and multimodal capabilities in search.
- AI Mode allows for deeper answers and follow-up questions, resembling features already present in OpenAI's ChatGPT.
- Google also added search history to its Gemini chatbot, aiming for more personalization similar to ChatGPT.
- While Google's updates are promising, they are seen as playing catch-up to what competitors like ChatGPT have been doing for months.
- OpenAI's freedom to innovate without legacy concerns gives it an edge over Google in some aspects of AI.
- Despite Google's vast resources and user base, it faces challenges in being a leader rather than a follower in AI advancements.
- Google's efforts in areas like AI robotics (Gemini Robotics by Google DeepMind) showcase innovation, but core products like search face competition.
- Comparatively, Microsoft's AI strategy relies on partnerships with OpenAI, while Apple appears to lag behind in AI advancements.
- The article suggests that Google's position in the AI market may dictate its future success and points to potential challenges ahead if it remains a follower.
- Despite Google's competitive position, uncertainty looms over its ability to lead in AI innovations as new advancements like Astra are on the horizon.
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I saw Google’s Gemini AI erase image watermarks. I am deeply worried
- Google's Gemini 2.0 series AI model has been demonstrated to effectively remove watermarks from images, raising concerns about copyright infringement and ethical implications.
- The Gemini 2.0 Flash model is capable of erasing various types of watermarks, including complex overlays with design elements, by employing intelligent pixel-level reconstruction.
- Users attempting to remove watermarks are prompted with a reminder about the illegality of such actions without the copyright holder's permission, emphasizing the importance of respecting intellectual property rights.
- While Gemini produces high-quality output images, it may introduce minor differences like color variations and slight details, which can be rectified with basic image editing skills.
- Google, along with other AI companies, pledged to implement watermarking systems to address issues like deepfakes and added SynthID digital watermarking to photos altered using AI tools in the Photos app.
- While other AI models like Anthropic's Claude and OpenAI's ChatGPT upheld copyright laws by refusing to remove watermarks, Gemini did not include any disclaimer, highlighting the need for consistent ethical practices across AI technologies.
- In the past, Google researchers developed algorithms to remove visible watermarks, aiming to expose flaws in watermarking practices and enhance security, leading to the current accessibility of tools like Gemini.
- Concerns arise not only from legal implications but also from the impact on artists and photographers whose work may be exploited by AI tools without proper compensation, potentially jeopardizing human creativity and livelihoods.
- As generative AI tools evolve and gain widespread adoption, the ethical use of such technology remains a critical issue, prompting a reconsideration of AI's impact on creative industries and the protection of intellectual property.
- It is imperative for AI developers and companies like Google to address concerns surrounding watermark removal capabilities to prevent misuse and safeguard the rights of content creators.
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BitM Up! Session Stealing in Seconds Using the Browser-in-the-Middle Technique
- BitM attacks streamline session compromise across web applications, bypassing MFA with social engineering tactics to target session tokens.
- Robust defenses like hardware-based MFA, client certificates, and FIDO2 are essential to counter session-stealing threats.
- Social engineering exploits human vulnerabilities, prompting the use of MFA to enhance login security.
- Session tokens become valuable targets for attackers after users complete MFA authentication.
- Evilginx2 is a common tool for capturing session tokens, manipulating responses to steal login credentials and cookies.
- Browser in the Middle (BitM) enables rapid session stealing with minimal configuration, posing challenges for victims to distinguish real sites.
- Delusion tool by Mandiant supports BitM attacks at scale, facilitating session stealing and operations against targeted applications.
- BitM simplifies deploying session-stealing infrastructure against VDI environments, offering real-time monitoring and interaction capabilities.
- Defensive strategies against BitM attacks include client certificates, FIDO2, and hardware-based MFA solutions.
- Implementing security keys and certificates fortifies defenses but requires a layered approach to secure sensitive data effectively.
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People are using Google’s new AI model to remove watermarks from images
- Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash AI model can remove watermarks from images, as discovered by users on social media.
- Gemini 2.0 Flash is exceptionally skilled at removing watermarks and filling in the gaps created by their deletion.
- The model is labeled as 'experimental' and not for production use, but its lack of usage restrictions may pose a concern for copyright holders.
- Removing a watermark without the owner's consent is considered illegal under U.S. copyright law.
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