“Active Listening” software used to listen in on smart phone conversations. Cyber Security Today for Thursday, September 5, 2024

Is your phone listening in? DLink Routers have severe vulnerabilities and Governments are gathering a lot of data on us from big tech companies. Welcome to Cyber Security Today. I’m your host, Jim Love D-Link has alerted users about several critical remote code execution (RCE) vulnerabilities in its discontinued DIR-846 router series, which have a […]
Would you pay for a more intelligent Alexa powered by Anthropic’s Claude AI? Hashtag Trending for Thursday, Sept 5, 2024

Amazon Alexa Is Getting Claude AI in October Revamp: Report, Bluesky Added 2 Million New Users in a Week Following Brazil’s X Ban and some good news and bad news for Intel. All this and more on the “best of times, worst of times” edition of Hashtag Trending. I’m your host, Jim Love. Let’s get […]
Is Windows Intelligent Media Search the next “Recall?”

Microsoft is reportedly working on a new AI feature for Windows 11, called “Intelligent Media Search,” which can scan all media files on a user’s PC, including text, images, audio, and video, to quickly retrieve them on request. This feature has sparked privacy and security concerns, particularly regarding how the data is stored and protected. […]
Intel’s contract manufacturing hits setback with quality issues

Intel’s contract manufacturing business has encountered a major setback after silicon wafers produced for Broadcom failed to meet expectations during recent tests. This failure has raised concerns about the viability of Intel’s advanced 18A manufacturing process, which is crucial for the company’s strategic turnaround plan under CEO Pat Gelsinger. Intel’s foundry business, a key component […]