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YouTube’s war with ad blockers is far from over, and this time it’s focusing on tools that enable ad-free viewing on mobile devices.The Google-owned video platform announced it is “enhancing [its] Enforce third-party apps (particularly ad-blocking apps) that violate their terms of service. You may experience buffering issues or see an error message saying “The following content is not available on this app” when using the app.The service said its terms don’t allow third-party apps to turn off ads “because this would prevent creators from receiving viewership rewards.” As it has done since it started cracking down on ad blockers…
Companies in Asia Pacific are struggling with wasteful cloud spending, according to a study commissioned by Forrester Consulting. Additionally, cloud cost management programs and tools are introduced too late or without a complete understanding of their environment to be very effective. The new research, commissioned by IPaaS provider Boomi in December 2023, found that 87% of Asia Pacific companies exceeded their set cloud budgets in the past two years, and 69% expected to exceed their cloud budgets this financial year. Budget. The results come as regional cloud workloads are expected to increase rapidly over the next two years. Application workloads…
360-degree cameras have a cult following. While companies like GoPro and Ricoh continue to dabble in the space, Insta360 dominates. To this day, the X3 remains the ultimate 360 camera, with a host of features and shooting modes that are relatively easy to use. Insta360’s line of selfie sticks, guards, cases and peripherals adds even more cool tricks like bullet time effects and quick zoom video effects. A few years later, we launched Insta360 X4, with improvements that prioritized basic functionality. Higher-resolution camera sensors, larger batteries, and more versatility thanks to multiple resolution and frame rate options. Photography: Mat Smith/EngadgetThe…
On March 8, a piece of space debris fell from a roof in Naples, Florida, tearing apart two floors (luckily) missed The son of homeowner Alejandro Otero. On Tuesday, NASA confirmed its analysis of the incident. As suspected, this is equipment dumped from the International Space Station (ISS) three years ago.NASA’s investigation of the object at the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral confirmed that it was part of the EP-9 support equipment used to install batteries onto cargo pallets, the International Space Station’s robotic arm on March 11, 2021 The device was released. lasted almost three years). Not completely.The…
Lendica and EBizCharge have partnered to launch an embedded business credit solution for U.S. small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The partnership brings together Lendica’s embedded artificial intelligence (AI) lending capabilities and EBizChange’s payments solutions platform, the companies said in a press release on Tuesday (April 16). Through the new service, called iBranch, businesses using the EBizCharge platform can borrow money from Lendica, according to a press release. “With iBranch, we are adding financial power to our platform, allowing our customers to obtain credit without leaving the EBizCharge platform,” said Matt Rogers, vice president of strategic alliances at EBizCharge, in a…
It’s nice not having to get out of bed when you realize the lights are still on in the room. If you’re looking for this kind of convenience, check out the current sales on our favorite smart plugs. The Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 four-pack is on sale for $32.58, down from $50. The initial deal brings its price down to $37.58, with a $5 coupon available at checkout (though it’s limited to one per order).not smartThe Kasa Smart Plug Mini EP25 works with Android and iOS devices and offers assistant support for Alexa, Google Assistant, Siri and Samsung SmartThings.…
Nearly 11 years after launching its current humanoid robot, Boston Dynamics is retiring its Atlas. The DARPA-funded robot was designed with search and rescue missions in mind, with the idea being that it would be able to enter areas unsafe for humans to perform a range of tasks. However, Atlas became a star thanks to films showcasing his strength, agility and balance, as well as his impressive feats.Atlas appropriately trots off into the sunset “For nearly a decade, Atlas has captured our imaginations, inspired the next generation of roboticists, and transcended technological barriers in the field,” the YouTube description reads.…
Whether they’re designed for indoor or outdoor use, many of the best pizza ovens you can buy today can only cook 13-inch pies. This is great for most situations, especially if you’re keen on hosting a party where everyone can choose their own ingredients. However, sometimes you need more space, whether for a larger pizza or for baking or baking other foods. Ooni is filling that gap with its latest model, the Koda 2 Max, the company’s largest pizza oven yet. The 24-inch gas burner can bake pizzas up to 20 inches while still achieving the high-temperature cooking quality Ooni…
Joining now to start providing playlist generation functionality powered by artificial intelligence. Currently, Maestro has provided a beta version to a small number of Amazon Music users on iOS and Android in the United States.People included in the beta will see Maestro on the home screen after updating to the latest version of the app. They can also access the tool to create new playlists by clicking the plus button.The idea is to use natural language prompts to create any playlist imaginable. Your prompts can include sounds, activities, emotions, and even emojis. You might ask Maestro to make a playlist…
ReportApril 16, 2024Editorial DepartmentCloud Security/DevSecOps New cybersecurity research has found that command line interface (CLI) tools from Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud could expose sensitive credentials in build logs, posing significant risks to organizations. The vulnerability is codenamed Leaked CLI Provided by cloud security company Orca. Security researcher Roi Nisimi said in a shared report: “Some commands on Azure CLI, AWS CLI, and Google Cloud CLI can expose sensitive information in the form of environment variables, which can be exploited when published through tools such as GitHub Actions Collected by. Microsoft has since addressed the issue in a…