Category: Software

Departing Manila flights could be delayed due to potential software problems

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Air travelers departing Manila can expect flight delays as the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) on Monday said it identified a potential problem with the software of the Air Traffic Management Center (ATMC). In an advisory, CAAP said the potential problem was identified during the regular monitoring, and chose to implement longer separation of departing flights from Manila but also impacting traffic coming into the area. “To ensure the safety of the flying public, CAAP decided to be conservative and manage the operations by providing longer separation of departing flights,” the advisory read. “To repeat, communication and surveillance… Read More

Pixel 8a: Google rolls out software update packed with a new AI feature | TechNews

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Google Pixel 8a New software Update 2 min read Last Updated : May 16 2024 | 11:57 PM IST Google has started rolling out a software update to the Pixel 8 that brings Android security patch for May, but most importantly a new AI feature. Like its elder siblings in the Pixel 8 series, the Pixel 8a now has a built-in AI wallpaper feature that allows the users to generate background using pre-set prompts – can personalize by inputting themes and keywords. Besides the AI ​​wallpaper feature, the software update brings bug fixes and improves overall performance that brings the… Read More

30+ Tesla Cars Hacked Globally Using Third-Party Software

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A security researcher identified a vulnerability in TeslaLogger, a third-party software used to collect data from Tesla vehicles, that leveraged insecure default settings that could be exploited to gain unauthorized access to TeslaLogger instances. Reported the issue to the TeslaLogger maintainer, who took steps to mitigate the risk, as it is important to note that this vulnerability does not reside within Tesla vehicles or Tesla’s infrastructure. Vulnerabilities have been identified in TeslaLogger, an open-source data logger for Tesla cars, while searching for interesting automotive projects. After installing it on the laptop using Docker, the researcher employed nmap to identify running… Read More

Google CEO Sundar Pichai’s advice to Indian software engineers in the age of AI |

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Sundar Pichai, CEO of Alphabet Inc., in a notable conversation with content creator Varun Mayya, discussed the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India. This discussion occurred shortly after Google‘s annual I/O developer event, which was playfully referred to as “AI Coachella” by Mayya. The interview took place at Google’s headquarters, marking a significant dialogue on AI’s integration into the Indian market. Sundar Pichai on AI’s expanding role in India Sundar Pichai underscored India’s strategic position in the global AI landscape. As technology giants like Microsoft and Google focus on AI development in India, Pichai expressed confidence in India’s… Read More

Founders ‘should take vast bulk’ of software spin-out equity

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A new framework for software spin-out negotiations has been launched by UK universities and investors to streamline deals. TenU, a group of leading university technology transfer offices, launched the University Spinout Investment Terms (USIT) Guide in 2023 to identify what a positive spin-out and investment deal should look like. Following a review by University of Oxford vice-chancellor Irene Tracey and Andrew Williamson, a managing partner of the University of Cambridge’s in-house venture capital fund, the government recommended it as a starting point for negotiating spin-out deals for life sciences. TenU has now joined with a group of investors and professional… Read More

Lectrosonics Debuts V 2.1 Wireless Designer Software

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Lectrosonics has released its Wireless Designer Software V2.1 package for both Mac and PC. The new version is available to download and includes several new feature additions as well as a simplified update process for the software itself. “These new features available in Wireless Designer V2.1 offer powerful upgrades for the users of Lectrosonics wireless systems,” explained Karl Winkler, EVP of product design and distribution. “We’re excited to continue to be able to expand the useability and utility of this software with the debut of Wireless Designer 2.1, in ways that can help in many different applications including live sound,… Read More

STRADVISION Achieves ‘A, A’ Rating in KOSDAQ Technology Special Listing Evaluation, Accelerating IPO Plans for Second Half of 2024

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SEOUL, South Korea, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — STRADVISION, the creator of award winning AI-powered image recognition software ‘SVNet’, is proud to announce its successful completion of the technology evaluation for the KOSDAQ technology special listing, achieving an impressive ‘A, A’ rating. This achievement supports the company’s ongoing efforts towards its Initial Public Offering (IPO). The KOSDAQ Technology Special Listing is a system on the Korea Securities Dealers Automated Quotations (KOSDAQ) market designed to facilitate the listing of technology-intensive companies. STRADVISION is making significant steps towards its IPO, aiming to initiate the KOSDAQ technology special listing review process in the… Read More

Smartphones Can Now Last 7 Years. Here’s How to Keep Them Working.

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Every smartphone has an expiration date. That day arrives when the software updates stop coming and you start missing out on new apps and security protections. With most phones, this used to happen after only about three years. But things are finally starting to change. The new number is seven. I first noticed this shift when I reviewed Google’s $700 Pixel 8 smartphone in October. Google told me that it had committed to providing software updates for the phone for seven years, up from three years for its previous Pixels, because it was the right thing to do. I was… Read More