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Daily Mirror
9 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Everyone who uses Chrome urged to quit their browser and restart it immediately
All Chrome user should check their settings without delay and make sure they are running the very latest version. If your chosen web browser happens to be Google's Chrome application, you are advised to restart it without delay. The US technology giant has just confirmed the release of an update that fixes a bug found within this popular internet searching software. That might not sound all that important, but this latest release is urgent and has been given the dreaded "zero-day" rating. For those not up to speed with the latest tech jargon, a zero-day threat means hackers are aware of it and are actively exploiting it in the wild. " Google is aware that an exploit for CVE-2025-5419 exists in the wild," Google said in an update posted on its security pages. It's now vital that you head to the settings and make sure things are fully up to date. If not, you'll need to relaunch the browsers without delay. If you own a Mac or Windows PC, the Chrome version you should be running is 137.0.7151.68/.69. "The Stable channel has been updated to 137.0.7151.68/.69 for Windows, Mac and 137.0.7151.68 for Linux which will roll out over the coming days/weeks," Google added. According to Google's latest update, the CVE-2025-5419 issue is caused by "out of bounds read and write in V8". It was reported by Clement Lecigne and Benoît Sevens of Google Threat Analysis Group. As long as you restart your browser, you won't be affected, so now is a good time to check and make sure everything is up to date.
Miami Herald
2 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
Dell execs sound alarm with consumer comments
Jeff Clarke was feeling the love. Clarke, vice chairman and chief operating officer of Dell Technologies (DELL) , was giving analysts the rundown on the tech company's first-quarter report. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter The report included a backlog of orders for confirmed artificial intelligence systems valued at $14.4 billion. "We love where the backlog is," Clarke said during the Round Rock, Texas, computer maker's earnings call. "It's healthy." He said Dell was off to a good start "but we have much in front of us." Related: Veteran trader makes bold move with Palantir, Rocket Lab and SoFi "The customer deployments that we have in front of us are large, they're complex, they have very detailed scheduled deliveries," Clarke said. "There's lots of dependencies on this. We've talked about this business being lumpy and nonlinear." While AI momentum remained strong, he said, "given the scale of these opportunities, variability and timing and choices around technology, the inherent nonlinear nature of demand and associated shipments is likely to persist." Bloomberg/Getty Images Dell's fiscal-first-quarter earnings missed Wall Street expectations, but the revenue number beat estimates and the forecast for the current quarter was stronger than Wall Street expected. Clarke told analysts that Dell executed very well in the quarter, "achieving growth across our core markets." Demand for AI-optimized servers was "exceptionally strong," he said. More Tech Stocks: Palantir gets great news from the PentagonAnalyst has blunt words on Trump's iPhone tariff plansOpenAI teams up with legendary Apple exec Dell built "on the momentum discussed in February and further [demonstrated] that our differentiation is winning in the marketplace," he said, referring to the company's previous quarterly report. "We had over $12 billion in AI orders this quarter alone, which will drive significant revenue growth and EPS," he said. Still, Clarke said "the consumer market remains challenged." "Consumer revenue declined 19% and the industry pricing remained competitive," he said. Yvonne McGill, Dell's chief financial officer, said the company was expecting "subseasonal performance in traditional server and storage, our larger profit pools that provide scale, as customers evaluate their IT [spending] for the year given the dynamic [macroeconomic] environment." "We saw strong performance across small and medium business and large enterprise," she said. "In consumer, the demand environment remains soft and profitability remains challenged." McGill said Dell was focused on executing within the Client Solutions Group to capture the Microsoft (MSFT) Windows PC refresh. Clarke said that while the PC refresh remains behind prior cycles, "we are seeing indicators that the installed base is upgrading to new Windows 11 PCs, many of them AI PCs." Dell is one of AI-chip maker Nvidia's (NVDA) primary vendors, and the U.S. Department of Energy said its Doudna computer, due in 2026, will use technology from the two tech companies. The computer, named for the Nobel Prize-winning scientist Jennifer Doudna, who made key Crispr gene-editing discoveries, will be housed at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, Calif., Reuters reported. Dell shares are down nearly 35% from a year ago and off 3.4% this year. Several investment firms issued research reports after the company reported its results. Bank of America Securities raised its price target on Dell to $155 from $150 and affirmed a buy rating on the shares. Earnings came in at the low end of guidance due to modest tariff impacts to margins at Client Solutions and slightly weaker growth from Intelligent Security Systems, the company's video-management and -analytics software solutions, the investment firm said. Related: Nvidia CEO turns heads with stern warning about China AI market At "the highest level," B of A said Dell could deliver significantly higher AI server revenue over the next two years of greater than $30 billion with strong upside to EPS with momentum in AI servers picking up. JP Morgan raised its target on Dell to $125 from $111 and maintained an overweight rating, according to The Fly. AI-server demand and orders in Q1 as well as greater than typical deployment expectations for Q2 "were the bright spot in an otherwise subdued outlook," JP Morgan wrote. Dell's traditional Enterprise demand drivers are softer and driving incremental caution into the back half of the year, the firm said. TD Cowen analyst Krish Sankar boosted the firm's price target on Dell Technologies to $125 from $120 and reiterated a hold rating. He called the $12 billon of April-quarter AI-server orders and expected July-quarter AI shipments of roughly $7 billion key positives. The macroeconomic environment might present a modest headwind for traditional server and consumer demand while tariffs and commodity costs are inflationary factors. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Euronews
23-05-2025
- Euronews
The top 5 tech that caught our eye at Computex in Taiwan
The Computex tech fair in Taiwan's capital closes its doors on Friday after a week filled with weird and wonderful product announcements. Euronews Next spent the week trawling the exhibition to find the most practical, beautiful, and frankly, the oddest tech announcements. Here is what caught our eye on the showfloor. Gaming is a massive part of Computex, so as you would expect, there was plenty on display. One bit of tech generating a lot of buzz was MSI's upgraded Windows PC handheld device, the Claw A8 with AMD Ryzen Z2 Extreme. It comes in a variety of bright colours and has a built-in front-facing camera and mic, allowing gamers the freedom not to have to use a headset. It also has a massive 80Wh battery and has a roomy screen. It also looks to be the first handheld to use the high-end chip Z2 Extreme, and it boasts plenty of RAM. No release date has been set for its launch, but it comes as the Nintendo Switch 2 is about to be released. Though split keyboards are not exactly new, one designed specifically for gamers is. Asus displayed its ROG Falcata, a wireless keyboard that connects or disconnects magnetically, at the show in Taipei. The exact point of the design is so that gamers can have more space for the mouse. The right side of the keyboard is less interesting for gamers, as the keys that are mainly used are W, A, S, and D. Or, if not used for gaming, you can just detach the two sides for a more ergonomic keyboard. A release date has been set for the summer, but the price is so far unknown. While smart rings can be on the pricey side (think Samsung's Galaxy ring, which retails around €449, or Ultrahuman's luxury 18-carat gold ring, at around €2,000), Acer has a more humble offering. The company showed off a titanium smart ring, which has a $199 (€175) price point. It also, unlike many other companies, has no subscription. The ring comes in black or rose gold, has four days of battery life. It shows health data such as heart rate, sleep quality, and blood oxygen levels. It will be available for purchase this summer. Tech giant MSI showed off a beautiful laptop lid that looks like it had been hand-painted. MSI partnered with Japanese art studio Okadayo to create a limited edition lacquered print laptop. The art can also be placed on a computer mouse. The first design is Hokusai's iconic The Great Wave off Kanagawa. MSI will only produce a few hundred per month for the moment, as applying the art requires extra steps in manufacturing. One of the main highlights at Computex was the level of creativity on show - and the number of beautiful and strange PC cases was certainly one of the focal points. Many of them were colourful and themed; others also had a beer and wine tap built in. It all comes down to personal preference. EU Industry Commissioner Stéphane Séjourné has asked member states to agree among themselves on whether to support the Commission's intention to ditch a proposal on standard essential patents (SEP). The French commissioner for the internal market has said he wants to hear back from governments in the next three weeks. Member states are divided about the way forward after the Commission said in February it intended to withdraw a plan on SEPs which it presented in 2023, arguing that it couldn't see an agreement being reached. SEPs are patents that protect the technology deemed essential in a technical standard or specification and are used in the automotive, smart energy, and payment industry. Which means that if a company wants to make a product that complies with technical standards (such as 5G or wifi), it needs to use the technology covered by SEPs. Disputes over the value of SEPs licenses are proliferating as their use increases. The Commission proposal intended to make the process of licensing SEPs more transparent, which was welcomed by patent lobby organisations who called for modernisation of the rules to make the bloc more competitive. A group of eight countries – Czechia, France, Germany, Italy, Hungary, Latvia, Portugal, Slovakia and Spain – called for other EU member states to support continued work on the file during a meeting of industry ministers in Brussels on Thursday, arguing that the rules are crucial for industry. The Spanish representative said that SEPs will be beneficial for Europe's automotive industry. Italy added that: 'We need to ensure the value chains are resilient in the current geopolitical situation.' Ireland, Finland and Sweden, by contrast, backed the Commission's assessment that since no deal is within reach it should be dropped. The Swedish representative said that the proposal had created 'major divisions in the business community', adding that 'any initiative in this field needs to encourage innovation and not create undue regulatory burden.' Finland added that the decision to withdraw is in line with the Commission's simplification plan. 'We think there are fundamental problems in the proposal, they cannot be amended with this draft.' Séjourné told lawmakers of the European Parliament's Legal Affairs (JURI) in April that the Commission scrapped the SEP proposal in a bid to reach a broader agreement on the topic. Some argue however, that the incoming US administration and the EU Commission's current strategy for deregulation killed the proposal. While the majority of the member states do not see the need to continue with the topic, lawmakers want it kept on the table. The proposed rules on SEPs were agreed by the Parliament in February 2024 - with 454 votes for, 83 against and 78 abstentions - before the Commission announced its intention to withdraw the file. German MEP Bernd Lange (EPP), who chairs the heads of the Parliamentary committees, is expected to discuss the issue with Parliament President Roberta Metsola in June. A letter signed by Lange and seen by Euronews, said that the Committee on Legal Affairs (JURI) – which is leading on the file – 'objects, by a large majority, to the proposed withdrawal.' 'The proposal remains highly relevant due to its impact on competitiveness, transparency, and innovation, particularly for SMEs,' the letter said. The Commission has until August to decide whether to go ahead with its intention to withdraw the plan.
News18
19-05-2025
- News18
Windows 11 Gets Apple's Siri-Like Voice Mode For Copilot On PCs: How It Works
Last Updated: Microsoft is adding new Copilot features for Windows 11 users and bringing Hey Copilot is its latest attempt to get more people to upgrade. Windows users are getting a new voice mode which activates by saying 'Hey, Copilot!", according to the latest blog posted by Microsoft. The tech giant is trialing this new voice trigger on Windows as part of its recent push towards adding new AI features to deliver an enhanced experience for artificial intelligence users. The company says the opt-in feature gives people the chance to use the Copilot without needing to use their hands. To avail of the command-based update, users must unblock their Windows PC. Built along the lines of Apple's Siri for iOS, Gemini and Bixby, users can trigger the Copilot on Windows by giving the 'Hey, Copilot!" voice command. How It Works Users will see a Copilot Voice Floating UI at the bottom of the screen or a voice greeting/response from the AI assistant. The company has clarified that the Copilot won't be a default feature in new Windows PC, and you will need to open the Copilot app, tap on your avatar from the bottom left corner and click on Settings. Windows users will find 'Voice Mode'. Now, just turn on the toggle named 'Listen for Hey, Copilot to start a conversation." The tech giant also mentioned that the Copilot Voice interface will only appear when users are in a conversation with the AI chatbot and they can end the dialogue by simply tapping on the 'X' button. Copilot conversation can also end automatically if a user doesn't interact for more than a few seconds. While Copilot performs the wake word detection locally, Microsoft says the feature will try to use the internet because it requires an active connection for its responses. It must also be noted that the 'Hey, Copilot!" command is only available if a user has set English as their display language. First Published: May 19, 2025, 09:10 IST
Android Authority
15-05-2025
- Android Authority
Got a Samsung phone? Get these 5 Samsung apps because they're not installed by default
Zac Kew-Denniss / Android Authority Usually, when we talk about Samsung's first-party apps, it's in a negative light, whether it's the conversation around bloatware or useless apps like Samsung's keyboard. Don't let those apps sour you from trying some of Samsung's other apps, though. Ironically, the companies' best are the ones that aren't included on your phone. There are many apps I wanted to include on this list, but I've focused on the ones that can make the biggest difference to how you use your phone, ranging from customisation to getting the most from your camera. Samsung Flow: Share files (and your screen) Samsung Flow is an underappreciated gem. It lets you easily share files between Galaxy devices and even Windows PCs. You can even remotely access certain devices. Galaxy tablets can remote access phones (as seen above), and a Windows PC can do this for both phones and tablets. On Windows, you'll even hear audio from the controlled device, except for phone calls. You even get Android's old navigation buttons at the bottom of the window, which is easier to use with a keyboard and mouse than gesture navigation. File transfers are easy, too. You can type or copy/paste text and send it as a message or attach files, photos, documents, contacts, and more. I'm always sending screenshots back and forth between my phone and PC, and this makes it easier. Home Up: Fine-tune your home screen Samsung's Home Up Good Lock module got a big update for One UI 7. It was already one of my favorite Good Lock modules, and the added features only made it better. The basics I'd play around with first are grid size and the overview screen. As phones have gotten taller, I've found that five or even six rows of apps isn't always enough, especially on an extra-tall device like my Galaxy Z Fold 4 when using the cover screen. Home Up lets you change the grid size easily and offers an option to 'view widgets larger' to stop them from getting cut off by the bigger grid size. Home Up also lets you address one of my biggest gripes with One UI. By default, the phone scrolls one app to the left each time you open the overview screen, with the app you were just in getting moved to the right. I detest this behavior and always change it with the 'center the currently running app' toggle. If you're feeling more adventurous, you can try some of the other overview styles. One Hand Operation Plus: Improve gesture navigation One Hand Operation + (yes, that's what it's called) is another Good Lock module I can't live without. I'm not kidding — I miss the features it provides whenever I have to use a non-Samsung phone, and my wife has even said losing it would prevent her from trying a different brand. One of the first things I do with it is change the area where side gestures can be used. A lot of apps still use slide-out menus, so I limit my navigation gestures to the bottom half of the screen. You can also assign different actions to swipes from the sides of your phone — straight out, diagonal up, and diagonal down. I find stretching my thumb down to the bottom edge of the phone to swipe home painful at times (thanks, arthritis), so I can do full navigation from the sides. Swiping right out goes back, diagonal up opens overview, and diagonal down goes home. You can also assign different actions to long swipes, and there are dozens of options here, from widget panels to one-handed mode. Expert RAW: Take your photography out of this world Expert RAW is a very in-depth app that's a great starting point for people who want to get more serious about photography. You can set long exposures for astro photography, mess with white balance, metering, focus, and more. It gives you more options than I have time to explain now, but we have a handy guide that goes into more detail here. One of the things I appreciate about this app is that it has less aggressive post-processing than the regular camera app. Despite the name, you can have the app save all photos as JPEGs if the more natural look is all you want. Of course, the main reason to use the app is for the editing you can do with the RAW files. If you use an app like Lightroom, you can dramatically change the look of a photo, and that's where another feature in Expert RAW comes in. If you have a Samsung tablet, you can have pictures captured with the app automatically sent to it. That's what I do, as I find editing in Lightroom easier on my Galaxy Tab S10 Plus. Sound Assistant: Control music with the screen off There are many things Sound Assistant can do, but I've narrowed it down to the three I use the most. The first is using the volume keys to control music when the screen is off. Sometimes, I sleep with earbuds in, and I turn off the touch gestures on the buds to prevent my pillow from activating them. This feature lets me change the track by holding a volume key without even opening my eyes. You can even change the orientation of the buttons to suit your needs. Next, we have Bluetooth Metronome, which lets you compensate for syncing issues when playing over Bluetooth. It isn't necessary to listen to music, but it can be a game-changer for watching videos where people are talking and where out-of-sync lip movements can be distracting. Finally, we have the favorite media app option, which lets you pick an app to begin playback when nothing is currently playing, rather than defaulting to whatever you used last. It has come in handy for me when going on walks, as I only need to tap an earbud to get some music rather than fishing out my phone, looking at my Galaxy Watch, or using Gemini. Of all Samsung's apps, these are some of the ones I use the most, but there are plenty of others out there, like Camera Assistant and the multitude of Good Lock modules I didn't list here. They're all worth looking through and can dramatically change how you use your phone. Is there a Samsung app you can't live without? Let me know about it in the comments.
