Daniel Sims

1 month ago | techspot.com | Daniel Sims |Daniel Sims

PSA: With over 40 million users, Steam is likely an attractive target for hackers, but very few cases of malware have occurred on the storefront over its two-decade history. Although a recent incident isn't as severe as last month's, it suggests that scammers are stepping up their efforts to bypass Valve's security measures. Users who downloaded a demo for the game Sniper: Phantom's Resolution should immediately delete all associated files and change their passwords.

Jan 15, 2025 | techspot.com | Daniel Sims

In brief: Microsoft has introduced numerous GenAI functions to promote Copilot+ PCs, including new image editing tools for Paint that just came out of beta. Notably, the new tools aren't exclusive to devices with Copilot+-certified processors like Snapdragon X or recent Intel and AMD chips. Windows 11 users who open Paint should now begin seeing the option to erase objects or remove backgrounds from photos using GenAI.

Jan 15, 2025 | flipboard.com | Daniel Sims

2 hours agoStunning humanoid robots at CES blur the line between humans and machinesThis year's Consumer Electronics Show (CES) once again left attendees in awe, offering glimpses of the technological marvels that may soon become a part of everyday life. Michael experienced one of these fascinating innovations on the second day of the event.

Jan 14, 2025 | businessandamerica.com | Daniel Sims

TL;DR: USB-C support on the latest iPhones gives users one less proprietary cable to worry about, however, it could also pave the way for future security vulnerabilities. Although no hacking incidents targeting the device’s USB-C controller have been reported yet, early research suggests that accessing the controller’s firmware and executing code is technically feasible.

Jan 14, 2025 | flipboard.com | Daniel Sims

2 hours agoPrediction: This Will Be Wall Street's First $5 Trillion Company -- and It's Not NvidiaChange is perhaps the only certainty on Wall Street.