Introducing GPTs Written by https://openai.com/blog/introducing-gptsYou can now create custom versions of ChatGPT that combine instructions, extra knowledge, and any combination of skills.We’re rolling out custom versions of ChatGPT that you can create for a specific purpose—called GPTs. GPTs are a new way for anyone to create a tailored version of ChatGPT to be more helpful in their daily life, at specific tasks, at work, or at home—and then share that...

Here’s how to check the credibility of a website Written by Ankita Kishor DeshkarIn today’s column, we explain how to tell if the website is reliable.Thanks to the internet, we now have abundant knowledge at our fingertips. Whether you are engaging with online content for work, education or leisure, you click on dozens of websites every day looking for information. However, the credibility of these websites varies and not all the...

Amazon wants employers to use its new workplace palm-scanning technology ByKristen ParisiSome experts warn that collecting employee biometric data poses new privacy and security risks.What’s better than giving Amazon your personal shopping data? How about handing over your employees’ biometric data? Literally.What’s happening? Amazon recently announced a new service called Amazon One Enterprise, retooling its proprietary palm-scanning payment technology for use in workplaces. Instead of swiping an ID badge or using...

Ikea launching 3 new smart home safety gadgets in 2024 By Jon BitnerIt looks like Ikea is getting further invested in the smart home space, as the company plans to launch three new smart home safety products in 2024. The lineup includes a window sensor, motion sensor, and water sensor, and all three sync with the existing Dirigera Hub for easy operation and customization.The products are expected to launch in the first half...

Concentra Confirms Almost 4 Million Patients Affected by PJ&A Data Breach Posted By Steve Alder on Jan 31, 2024Concentra, a Texas-based physical and occupational health provider, has confirmed it was affected by a cyberattack at its transcription service provider, PJ&A. PJ&A has already reported the breach to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) as affecting almost 9 million patients; however, some PJ&A clients have chosen...

Amazon latest tech giant to announce AI chatbot By https://www.bbc.com/news/technology-67565021Amazon has become the latest tech giant to announce a chatbot powered by artificial intelligence (AI).It said that the bot, called Q, would help businesses to do things like summarise long documents or group chats and would increase productivity.It comes a year after OpenAI's bot ChatGPT shook the market, sparking a rush among tech firms to adopt them.Amazon also said it...

Dozens of countries will pledge to stop paying ransomware gangs By Sergiu GatlanAn alliance of 40 countries will sign a pledge during the third annual International Counter-Ransomware Initiative summit in Washington, D.C., to stop paying ransoms demanded by cybercriminal groups.Addressing reporters on Monday, Anne Neuberger, the White House's Deputy National Security Adviser for Cyber and Emerging Technology, implied this initiative is in response to record ransomware risks worldwide, with the U.S....

Microsoft Exchange Security Flaws Could Put User's Data At Risk by Nathan Ord — Saturday, November 04, 2023, 12:05 PM EDTMicrosoft Exchange has quite a storied history of security vulnerabilities and breaches given its widespread usage in the corporate world. While there has not been much news regarding Exchange for a while, the Zero Day Initiative has found four vulnerabilities that, while not absolutely critical, could still pose a risk for opportunistic threat actors going...

BBB warning of new scam in smartphone voice-device search results By WHIO StaffOHIO — A setting in a smartphone could be putting a person at risk for a scam.The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are finding ways to manipulate people who are using search options, like Siri or Alexa, according to CBS affiliate WSBT.They are creating fake customer service numbers that will appear in search results when people search by...

The 10 Best Smart Air Purifiers of 2024, Tested and Reviewed By  YOONA WAGENER and EMMA PHELPSReviewed by BRANDON PLESHEKFact checked by EMILY ESTEPThese appliances pair clean air with convenienceA smart air purifier is just like a regular air purifier, but with the added conveniences of an app, voice control, and smart home integration. We’ve tested and researched 66 air purifiers in The Lab and at home since 2022 from top brands like...