Editorial
How AI is changing the way cybersecurity professionals work
After decades of seeing AI technologies as a kind of science fiction, the public release of ChatGPT in late 2022 has introduced radical changes to the computing profession.
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iPhone 16 will not be revolutionary, but it will spark the next upgrade cycle
Apple Intelligence will be one of the major factors urging users to renew, though the iPhone 16 itself will offer mostly incremental updates.
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Is iPhone 14 Pro Max really too old for AI? We put it to the test
Cupertino's crown jewel from 2022, the iPhone 14 Pro, isn’t getting Apple Intelligence despite being only marginally slower than the flagship from 2023, benchmarks reveal. Apple’s choice to skimp on RAM in its devices seems to have come back to bite them.
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What happens when you get caught hacking WiFi
The following story is real and serves as a startling reminder of what happens to those who get caught WiFi hacking without authorization. Now, let’s dive in!
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You only need $6 to deceive your boss with this device
In the age of remote and hybrid work, some of us can get complacent and maybe even a little bit lazy. Employers are catching on to this work-from-home slackery and aren’t happy about it, understandably.
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British supermarket Tesco stitching tech into fashion: clothes get digital passports
Technology can help to reduce our energy usage and our carbon footprint in our homes. But things quickly get complicated when trying to make a difference elsewhere. Whether you proudly share your latest shopping haul online or have mastered the art of stealth shopping, most people still have no way of knowing how their new purchase was made or where it came from.
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Who’s Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, and what’s all the fuss about?
Bizarre lifestyle habits. A libertarian streak. Free speech absolutism and a middle finger to any kind of content moderation. Finally, an obsession with fathering children. And yet, it’s Pavel Durov, not Elon Musk, we’re talking about here.
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Telegram turmoil a complication for Russian troops and militant war bloggers
Pavel Durov might have been detained on allegations that his Telegram platform was used for facilitating crimes like child pornography or drug trafficking, but for Russian pro-war bloggers, he’s like the head of communications of the Russian army. They’re now very worried. But why?
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Running AI directly on your device isn’t worth your money: here’s why
If current on-device AI features aren’t compelling enough for you, there might be a reason for that. The largest AI model your next phone or laptop will be capable of running on-device amounts to just one percent of ChatGPT.
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Gaming for gold: why the Olympic Games needs esports
Thirty-one world records were broken at the Paris 2024 Olympics. But now, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) must build on that success. One of the biggest challenges ahead for organizers is that sporting audiences in everything from the NBA and NFL to the Olympic Games consist of middle-aged viewers.
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Not only Telegram: Durov’s arrest could change social media for good
It remains to be seen whether Pavel Durov, the Telegram CEO who was arrested this Saturday in France, will be convicted. But if he is, the precedent could have far-reaching international implications.
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Subscriptions take flight: Wizz Air's new approach to budget travel
Wizz Air has launched a new All You Can Fly subscription, offering unlimited flights for the annual fee of €599. But is it a good offer?
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Why it's so important to understand how chatbots make decisions
Chatbots are increasingly common in customer service environments. Indeed, some estimates suggest that they will provide 95% of online customer service by 2025.
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Book review: Hum by Helen Phillips, a feat in non-speculative fiction
In “Hum,” a new book by American novelist Helen Phillips, artificial intelligence is ubiquitous. Yet, it’s not a dystopia. The environment she writes about is worryingly realistic and might be just around the corner.
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UK riots: moderating free speech and the dangers of misinformation
In the wake of egregious online misinformation that spread like wildfire across social media, violent riots erupted across the UK over anti-immigration sentiments, with asylum seekers becoming the focus of mobs of angry British citizens.
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Is AI creating bioweapons, or are we making them with AI?
Advances in technologies such as AI and quantum computing are beginning to create opportunities to change our mutual home for the better. But on the flip side, stories of AI-made bioweapons are becoming too close to reality.
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When gen AI can help, and when it can't
Given the hype surrounding generative AI since ChatGPT burst onto the scene, one could be forgiven for thinking it's the panacea to our woes. Indeed, its capabilities are so pronounced that many have warned about the looming destruction of jobs (again).
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Job jugglers working hard to get ahead, but suspicious employers are catching on
More and more people are juggling jobs to make a decent living. However, employers want them back in the office so that they can “work like hell.”
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Data centers facing opposition over environmental concerns
As locals and campaigners protest, can operators allay their fears?
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When AI appears female, it helps women speak up at work
For all the talk over the years about meetings being reduced in number, they remain the bedrock in terms of how organizations get things done. Indeed, executives are estimated to spend over 20 hours a week in meetings.
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