Google introduces selfie video verification for account recovery
Google has introduced a new selfie video feature that allows users to verify their identity and regain access to their accounts when they are locked out, forget their password, or cannot use their usual phone, computer, or two-factor authentication apps.To set up selfie video, users need to look into their device’s camera and follow on-screen
Ford recalls more than half a million Broncos due to engine fire risk
Ford Motor Co. is recalling more than half a million Broncos because a wiring harness in the engine compartment can short circuit and increase the risk of fire.The problem is caused by insufficient protection on the wiring harness which can lead to exposed wires and short circuiting. In the event of a short, drivers may
Microsoft’s Copilot starts replacing OpenAI and Anthropic models
Microsoft has begun using its own in-house AI and replacing those from OpenAI and Anthropic. Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said on the same that a system where Microsoft’s in-house MAI models take over tasks once handled by frontier models from its partners is something that they are trying to achieve. Outlook, GitHub, Copilot, and Excel
Massive Outage on Amazon as a Service
The Amazon Web Services is facing massive outage that has affected some of the biggest platforms all over the globe. According to the data available on one of the most trusted outage tracker Down Detector, the complaints related to PSN outage have crossed the 7000 mark, out of which 48 per cent of the players
Anthropic expands Claude voice mode with Opus and Sonnet support
Anthropic has expanded Claude’s Voice Mode by making it available on its latest Opus and Sonnet AI models. The update also broadens Claude’s capabilities by allowing the voice assistant to access connected apps such as Gmail and Slack, enabling users to complete tasks across multiple services using natural voice conversations. The latest update brings Claude’s
TikTok raises minimum age for live streaming on platform
TikTok announced that it is raising the age limit for hosting livestreams on the platform and is also launching adult-only livestreams. The changes will be implemented starting November 23, and the users will have to be 18 years old or above to go live on the platform. Currently, the users have to be 16 or
SpaceX launches satellite servicing mission with 10-foot robotic arms
SpaceX has successfully launched a pioneering satellite servicing mission designed to extend the operational lives of ageing spacecraft in geostationary orbit. A Falcon 9 rocket lifted off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on July 21 at 5.15 pm.The mission, known as MRV-MEP, is operated by SpaceLogistics, a subsidiary of Northrop Grumman, and
AMD doubles down on AI infrastructure
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) is set to unveil a new lineup of AI hardware , as it steps up efforts to challenge Nvidia in the booming AI infrastructure market. The launch comes as demand for data centre chips continues to surge, driven by the rapid growth of inference computing. AMD is expected to showcase its
Google fined US$1b fines
The European Union has fined Google 890 million euros for favoring its services over competitors in search results and restricting app developers on Google Play, aiming to bolster digital market competition. These penalties, imposed under the Digital Markets Act, mark the largest against a single company, risking heightened tensions with the US just before the
AI models hack a real company
Two OpenAI models broke out of a locked-down testing environment this month, made their way onto the open internet and hacked a real company. Australian security experts say the same capability, in less careful hands, could be aimed at the systems running the electricity grid, banks, telcos and key government systems such as My Health