TikTok is complying with US Child Privacy Law by deleting 11 million accounts.On June 30, 2021, TikTok announced in a statement relayed by South China Morning Post that it had deleted over 11 million accounts in the first quarter of 2021. They excluded just over 7 million of them because users did not the age required to use the social network. The report also shows … [Read more...] about TikTok Deleted Over 11 Million US Accounts
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Microsoft signed spyware by mistake
Microsoft accidentally signed a piece of malware, which is said to have operated in China's gaming industry.Since Windows Vista, all Microsoft publishers must have their drivers or other programs signed. Without it, default on the operating system can not instal them without creating security alerts. The goal is, initially, to avoid malware, which is usually signed using … [Read more...] about Microsoft signed spyware by mistake
GitHub Copilot: the AI capable of generating lines of code
A tool that should improve the productivity of web developers and facilitate the work of those who are not experts in the field. GitHub Copilot works with Python, JavaScript, TypeScript, Ruby, and Go.With the help of OpenAI, GitHub has developed a tool that could revolutionize the world of web development. GitHub Copilot: this is the name of this artificial intelligence … [Read more...] about GitHub Copilot: the AI capable of generating lines of code
Boston Dynamics makes its Spot robots dance to BTS to celebrate its takeover; it’s pretty.
A few days after the announcement of the company's takeover by Hyundai, Boston Dynamics puts its robot dog Spot on stage in a choreography that is as impressive as it is intimidating.Boston Dynamics is not at its first attempt in viral videos launched on YouTube. At the twilight of the year 2020, the robotics firm had created the event with a demonstration of know-how on … [Read more...] about Boston Dynamics makes its Spot robots dance to BTS to celebrate its takeover; it’s pretty.
IBM creates AI to reduce ad targeting discrimination
A group of IBM researchers are working on an AI to limit discrimination in online advertising campaigns.“The foundations of advertising are crumbling and we have to rebuild the house. While we're at it, let's make sure fairness is on the agenda,” said Bob Lord, IBM vice president. On June 24, 2021, IBM told Reuters that a 14-person team will work on online ad bias for the … [Read more...] about IBM creates AI to reduce ad targeting discrimination
Windows 11: The problems start with the installation of the first version of Microsoft
By setting the requirements for installing Windows 11, Microsoft has created an additional problem for itself and the users of its systems. These are defined but being readjusted, showing that there is still no definitive definition.Users do not understand the reason for this point and are confused by this situation. To make matters worse, and contradicting Microsoft, … [Read more...] about Windows 11: The problems start with the installation of the first version of Microsoft
LinkedIn: hackers sell data of 700 million users on the web
The data of 700 million LinkedIn users has been hacked. That is 92% of people registered on the service. Are exposed email address, full name, phone, physical address, gender. This is the second time since the beginning of 2021 that Microsoft's social network has been the subject of a massive theft of personal information.The social network LinkedIn is once again the … [Read more...] about LinkedIn: hackers sell data of 700 million users on the web
Microsoft May Change Windows 11 Minimum Requirements to Include 7th Generation Intel and AMD Zen 1 Processors
Bottom line: After the release of the first Windows 11 Insider Build, Microsoft has now laid out the guiding principles it claims were used to create the minimum system requirements for Windows 11. Although most of the highlights are Not unexpectedly, there is good news for older PCs, especially those running Intel's Kaby Lake or AMD Zen 1 chips. Oh, and Microsoft's official PC … [Read more...] about Microsoft May Change Windows 11 Minimum Requirements to Include 7th Generation Intel and AMD Zen 1 Processors
Xbox Cloud Gaming, now available on PC, iPhone and iPad; powered by Xbox Series X
Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available to all Xbox Game Pass Ultimate members on Windows 10 PC, Apple devices (iPhone, iPad) and web browsers in a total of 22 countries; Spain included. Microsoft's cloud gaming infrastructure is thus expanding its range of options, with Android as a testing ground for months to come, and taking the long-awaited step fans were hoping for: Xbox … [Read more...] about Xbox Cloud Gaming, now available on PC, iPhone and iPad; powered by Xbox Series X
El Salvador to install bitcoin-friendly ATMs
On September 7, bitcoin will officially become legal tender in El Salvador. The country is preparing for this launch even if the World Bank and the IMF strongly disapprove of it.The schedule is tight. El Salvador has announced that it will soon give bitcoin legal tender status. The precise date is now known: it will be September 7, announced the government of … [Read more...] about El Salvador to install bitcoin-friendly ATMs