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Picture yourself standing by a river, watching as a drone hums overhead. Below, its lidar system scans the landscape, mapping both the land and the shallow waters with pinpoint accuracy. This is precisely what YellowScan’s new Navigator system is designed to do. Built specifically for mapping underwater topography in rivers, ponds and coastal areas, the Navigator is changing the game for environmental monitoring.With precision where traditional methods struggle, it’s giving researchers […]

IN TODAY’S NEWSLETTER:- Dangers of oversharing with AI tools- Instagram Teen Accounts unveils new built-in protections to block nudity, livestreams- ‘Sound of Freedom’ producer says AI tools helped nab child trafficker that eluded FBI for 10 yearsDON’T OVERSHARE DEETS: Have you ever stopped to think about how much your chatbot knows about you? Over the years, tools like ChatGPThave become incredibly adept at learning your preferences, habits and even some […]

X, formerly known as Twitter, has been making headlines recently, with Elon Musk claiming that hackers have been trying to disrupt the platform. However, the most recent news involving the social media site is particularly alarming and puts its users at serious risk. Earlier this month, reports emerged of a major data breach involving X, after a self-proclaimed data enthusiast known as "ThinkingOne" claimed to have released a database containing over […]

Boston Dynamics is at it again, wowing us with some seriously cool robotic moves. Their latest video of Atlas, their bipedal robot, has blown up online with its mind-blowing human-like movements, including breakdancing. These impressive moves are the result of a collaboration between Boston Dynamics and the Robotics and AI Institute.Stay protected & informed! Get security alerts & expert tech tips – sign up for Kurt’s ‘The CyberGuy Report’ now.Breakdancing, […]

Have you ever stumbled upon a mysterious app in your Android system settings called "SafetyCore"? If so, you're not alone. Introduced in late 2024, this system service aims to enhance on-device privacy by detecting sensitive content like nudity and enabling features such as Sensitive Content Warnings in Google Messages. While Google assures users that SafetyCore operates locally without sharing data externally, it has still sparked confusion over automatic updates. Let's dive […]

Imagine a future where trucks zip along highways without leaving a trail of pollution behind them. That future is becoming a reality, thanks to Benore Logistic Systems Inc., which has just added 14 Hyundai Xcient hydrogen-powered trucks to its fleet in Savannah, Georgia. This move showcases Benore's commitment to sustainability and also positions the company as a trailblazer in the adoption of green technologies for freight transportation.Stay protected & informed! […]

Have you ever stopped to think about how much your chatbot knows about you? Over the years, tools like ChatGPT have become incredibly adept at learning your preferences, habits and even some of your deepest secrets. But while this can make them seem more helpful and personalized, it also raises some serious privacy concerns. As much as you learn from these AI tools, they learn just as much about you.Stay […]

You know how everyone's talking about going green these days? Well, French startup company Beyond Aero is taking that idea to new heights, literally.They've been working on this cool hydrogen-powered jet that could change the way we think about flying. It's called the BYA-1, and it's not just another concept that'll never see the light of day. These folks mean business. In fact, they aim to put it into service […]

With mobile technology evolving rapidly, it’s common for older devices to become outdated. But here’s the thing. Those neglected Android devices are actually full of untapped potential. With the right approach, you can repurpose them and unlock their hidden value. Here are seven creative ways to put your old Android to good use. If you have an iPhone, here are some great ways to repurpose it for good use. STAY PROTECTED & INFORMED! GET SECURITY […]