Several apps on the App Store and Google Play store were found to be infected with a crypto stealer malware by security researchers at Kaspersky. These applications reportedly included a malicious software development kit (SDK) that was designed to use optical character recognition (OCR) to steal “crypto wallet recovery phrases” from screenshots stored on a…
Nearly half the traffic on the internet is generated by automated entities called bots, and a large portion of them pose threats to consumers and businesses on the web. “[B]ots can help in creating phishing scams by gaining user’s trust and exploiting it for scammers. These scams can have serious implications for the victim, some…
Zebronics has introduced the Zeb-Pods O open-ear wireless stereo (OWS) earphones in India. They come with neodymium drivers and offer dual-device connectivity. The earphones sit outside the ear canal and are secured with a hook-like design. They are said to offer a total usage time of up to 40 hours on a single charge with the…
Apple MacBook Pro users often find it difficult to switch to Windows laptops due to the deep integration of the Apple ecosystem, which offers seamless connectivity between devices like iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watches. Features such as AirDrop, Handoff, iMessage, and iCloud synchronization create a frictionless workflow that’s difficult to replicate on Windows. Additionally, macOS…
Researchers have introduced an advanced method for labeling proteins in intact tissues, addressing a longstanding challenge in biological research. The technique, designed to ensure even distribution of antibodies across entire organs, has been demonstrated across multiple tissue types. This approach could significantly improve the accuracy of cellular studies by preserving tissue structure while enabling more…
Google announced the availability of several Gemini 2.0 artificial intelligence (AI) models on Wednesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant is rolling out its Gemini 2.0 Flash Thinking Experimental AI model to mobile apps and the web client. Alongside this, an agentic version of the AI model is also being rolled out that can interact with…
Google on Wednesday rolled out the February 2025 patch for Pixel devices. The over-the-air (OTA) update, which is available for the company’s latest Pixel 9 series, Pixel Tablet, and other older devices running Android 15, brings fixes for issues related to audio and Bluetooth. Further, it also includes a security patch which fixes a vulnerability…
Google updated its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Principles, a document highlighting the company’s vision around the technology, on Tuesday. The Mountain View-based tech giant earlier mentioned four application areas where it would not design or deploy AI. These included weapons and surveillance as well as technologies that cause overall harm or contravene human rights. The newer…
Italy’s data protection authority, the Garante, said on Thursday it had ordered DeepSeek to block its chatbot in the country after the Chinese artificial intelligence startup failed to address the regulator’s concerns over its privacy policy. The watchdog had questioned DeepSeek this week about its use of personal data, particularly seeking informationon what personal data…
The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14, when launched, was one of the first laptops to get the new Intel Core Ultra 7 series 2 processors. The new chipset promises even better efficiency compared to series 1, and that’s something a lot of people look for in a slim ultrabook. However, the OmniBook Ultra Flip 14…