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Microsoft’s latest update to Bing introduces AI-generated answers that take priority on the search results page. Traditional search results are now displayed in a smaller panel to the side. This change leverages large and small language models to match content and enhance user query fulfillment dynamically. While the update aims to improve efficiency, it raises … Continue reading Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What It Means for Search Traffic #1756 → The post Microsoft Bing’s Major AI Shift: What It Means for Search Traffic #1756 appeared first on Geek News Central.

The ongoing fallout from CrowdStrike’s recent software update has forced Delta to cancel over 1,250 additional flights, affecting tens of thousands of passengers. The faulty update, which caused a logic error leading to an OS crash, has impacted 8.5 million Windows devices, disrupting airlines, healthcare, and other public services. Despite initial resistance, airlines must now … Continue reading CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause havoc! #1755 → The post CrowdStrike Outage continues to cause havoc! #1755 appeared first on Geek News Central.

More car companies, like Tesla, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz, charge extra fees to unlock features already built into their vehicles. This controversial practice involves software restricting access to hardware capabilities, such as additional battery range or heated seats, unless customers pay more. Critics argue this approach is exploitative and unoriginal, urging automakers to offer valuable services … Continue reading Unlocking Vehicle Features: A New Revenue Stream or Consumer Exploitation? #1754 → The post Unlocking Vehicle Features: A New Revenue Stream or Consumer Exploitation? #1754 appeared first on Geek News Central.

AT&T announced a data breach impacting nearly all of its wireless customers, involving call and text interaction records from May 2022 to January 2023. The breach, attributed to hacker John Binns and the ShinyHunters group, led to AT&T paying a $370,000 Bitcoin ransom. The stolen data originated from the Snowflake data storage platform and included … Continue reading AT&T Data Breach and $370K Bitcoin Ransom Unveiled #1753 → The post AT&T Data Breach and $370K Bitcoin Ransom Unveiled #1753 appeared first on Geek News Central.

A new report from Google experts warns that AI-generated content could distort reality and erode trust in digital information. The report highlights the misuse of AI for manipulation and profit, requiring minimal technical skill by bad actors. Google’s own AI Overviews feature faced backlash for inaccuracies, leading to decreased mobile searches. Despite concerns, AI Overviews … Continue reading The Dark Side of AI: Trust and Information in the Digital Age #1752 → The post The Dark Side of AI: Trust and Information in the Digital Age #1752 appeared first on Geek News Central.

YouTube is negotiating with major record labels like Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Records to license music for its AI tools. The platform, which previously launched the Dream Track feature, aims to expand its AI music capabilities by paying lump sums for song licenses. Despite YouTube’s efforts, artists and labels are wary … Continue reading AI Music Rights Battle & YouTube #1751 → The post AI Music Rights Battle & YouTube #1751 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Following a European Union investigation, Apple faces significant fines, potentially up to 10% of its global revenue. The EU’s preliminary findings suggest Apple violated the Digital Markets Act by restricting App Store developers from informing users about alternative payment methods outside Apple’s ecosystem. If found guilty, fines could escalate to tens of billions of dollars, … Continue reading Apple’s App Store Pricing Antics Could Cost Billions #1750 → The post Apple’s App Store Pricing Antics Could Cost Billions #1750 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Elon Musk has confirmed the release of a new Starlink Mini dish, which will be half the price of the standard model and easily portable in a backpack. Despite its smaller size, the Mini dish promises speeds up to 100 Mbps with 23ms latency. Priced between $250-300, it will be available in select areas soon. … Continue reading Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Mini Dish: Affordable, Portable, and Powerful #1749 → The post Elon Musk Confirms Starlink Mini Dish: Affordable, Portable, and Powerful #1749 appeared first on Geek News Central.

DJI, a major drone manufacturer, may soon face a ban in the US as the Countering CCP Drones Act progresses through Congress. This bill, driven by concerns about Chinese Communist Party spying, aims to limit Chinese-built technology in the US market. DJI, holding 70% of the US drone market, has been recognized for its superior … Continue reading US Congress Pushes for DJI Drone Ban Amid CCP Spying Concerns #1748 → The post US Congress Pushes for DJI Drone Ban Amid CCP Spying Concerns #1748 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Privacy campaigner noyb has filed a GDPR complaint against Google’s Privacy Sandbox, alleging it results in unwanted tracking. Despite being introduced to eliminate third-party cookies, the Privacy Sandbox tracks users within the browser. Noyb claims Google’s implementation lacks informed consent and misleads users into enabling first-party tracking under the guise of privacy protection. Google’s stance … Continue reading GDPR vs Google: Privacy Sandbox Under Fire #1747 → The post GDPR vs Google: Privacy Sandbox Under Fire #1747 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Apple announced the macOS 15 Sequoia at WWDC 2024, featuring the Apple Intelligence AI suite, iPhone mirroring, and Continuity updates. The new OS introduces automatic window tiling, a cross-platform Passwords app, and enhanced Safari features. macOS Sequoia is compatible with Apple Silicon and select Intel-based Macs Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat … Continue reading Apple Unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with AI Features #1746 → The post Apple Unveils macOS 15 Sequoia with AI Features #1746 appeared first on Geek News Central.

SpaceX’s Starship rocket completed its first successful full test flight, returning to Earth without exploding. Standing nearly 400 feet tall, this marked the fourth launch and the longest flight of the world’s largest and most powerful rocket. Despite some damage and the loss of tiles, the spacecraft managed a controlled splashdown in the Indian Ocean … Continue reading SpaceX Starship Achieves Major Milestone! #1745 → The post SpaceX Starship Achieves Major Milestone! #1745 appeared first on Geek News Central.

After operating Geek News Central for the past five years from the current studio, I was forced to vacate the space I’d called home for so long. About 18 months ago, The Mint, a weed shop, moved in next door, and while it wasn’t without its quirks—like the morning aroma of weed in my kitchen … Continue reading Forced to Vacate Studio #1744 → The post Forced to Vacate Studio #1744 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Google I/O 2024 introduced significant advancements in AI with the new Gemini 1.5 Flash, which can efficiently handle high-volume tasks. Enhancements in Gemini Nano and the debut of Project Astra highlight multimodal capabilities, allowing interaction through text, images, and spoken language. The event also showcased Imagen 3 for photorealistic image generation and Veo for high-quality … Continue reading Exploring Google I/O 2024: The Future of Search, AI, and Android #1743 → The post Exploring Google I/O 2024: The Future of Search, AI, and Android #1743 appeared first on Geek News Central.

In this episode of Geek News Central, hosted by Todd Cochrane, the primary focus is the latest release from OpenAI, the GPT-4o model, which enhances text, vision, and audio functionalities. Todd starts the episode by discussing the features of GPT-4o, which include improvements in API access, cost efficiency, and the introduction of a more interactive … Continue reading Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4o: A Leap in AI Technology #1742 → The post Exploring OpenAI’s GPT-4o: A Leap in AI Technology #1742 appeared first on Geek News Central.

NASA’s Psyche spacecraft, equipped with Deep Space Optical Communications technology, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by successfully transmitting data from over 140 million miles away using space lasers. This achievement, which included sending ultra-high-definition video and engineering data at unprecedented speeds, marks a significant advancement in deep-space communication technologies. Such capabilities pave the way for … Continue reading High-Speed Space Data Transmission #1741 → The post High-Speed Space Data Transmission #1741 appeared first on Geek News Central.

ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of TikTok, has expressed a preference for shutting down its TikTok app in the U.S. if forced to divest rather than sell it. This stance stems from the importance of the app’s core algorithms to ByteDance’s global operations. Despite TikTok’s substantial user base in the U.S., it represents only a … Continue reading ByteDance Prefers Shutdown to Selling TikTok #1740 → The post ByteDance Prefers Shutdown to Selling TikTok #1740 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Jason Citron, CEO of Discord, explores the platform’s unique position in the online world. Unlike traditional social networks, Discord offers a private space for communities centered around shared interests like gaming, AI, and fandoms. Citron discusses Discord’s shift from voice chat to a comprehensive social hub, emphasizing a future focused on intimate, community-driven experiences. He … Continue reading Discord CEO Jason Citron on Shaping a More Intimate Internet #1739 → The post Discord CEO Jason Citron on Shaping a More Intimate Internet #1739 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Meta has launched a significant update to its AI platform, Meta AI, now powered by the open-source Llama 3 large language model. This upgrade introduces broader functionality and integration across Meta’s products, including Instagram, Messenger, Facebook feeds, and WhatsApp, along with a new dedicated web portal. Subscribe to the Newsletter. Join the Chat @ GeekNews.Chat … Continue reading Meta Unveils Llama 3 AI: Let the AI Race Begin #1738 → The post Meta Unveils Llama 3 AI: Let the AI Race Begin #1738 appeared first on Geek News Central.

Last week, the U.S. Congress faced intense debates over the reauthorization of FISA Section 702, which allows indirect surveillance of American citizens without a warrant. The controversy peaked when a proposed amendment to mandate warrants for such surveillance failed in a 212-212 vote. Despite significant opposition and a temporary block by a bipartisan coalition, the … Continue reading FISA Section 702 Renewal Continues Warrantless Surveillance #1737 → The post FISA Section 702 Renewal Continues Warrantless Surveillance #1737 appeared first on Geek News Central.