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Opera has revealed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to integrate Gemini models into its Aria browser AI, marking a significant advancement in browser technology. This collaboration will see the incorporation of Google's latest and most advanced large language model, Gemini, into Opera's Aria, which is powered by the multi-LLM Composer AI engine. This engine is uniquely capable of selecting the optimal model for different user tasks, enhancing performance and user experience.

The Gemini model is celebrated for its modern, powerful capabilities and user-friendly design, and its integration is expected to boost the accuracy and speed of information delivery to Opera users. "Our companies have been cooperating for more than 20 years, and we are excited to deepen this collaboration into the field of generative AI to further power our suite of browser AI services," said Per Wetterdal, EVP of Partnerships at Opera.

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Leaked or stolen credentials remain a major cause of security breaches and reuse of passwords between accounts only compounds the problem.

Password manager company Dashlane is launching new automated tool to empower admins to proactively create a more security-conscious workforce and drive better credential security behavior across their organization, reducing the risk of credential theft.

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A new study from the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) finds that 90 percent of organizations experienced an identity-related incident in the past year and 84 percent suffered a direct business impact as a result.

The survey of over 520 identity and security professionals from organizations with over 1,000 employees finds the most significant impact, seeing a measurable rise this year, is distracting from core business (52 percent).

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A new survey shows that 59 percent of executives say budget/cost is the top roadblock to achieving their cloud security objectives, followed by complexity (47 percent) and lack of skilled resources (41 percent).

The study from Gatepoint Research for Orca Security of 200 senior decision makers also reveals that 57 percent of respondents identify misconfigurations as their top cloud security risk, followed by unauthorized access (50 percent), data breaches (35 percent), insecure APIs (31 percent), lack of visibility (29 percent), and malicious insiders (12 percent).

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In an effort to democratize Artificial Intelligence, Google is significantly enhancing its Chromebook lineup with AI-driven features, making cutting-edge functionality accessible on devices that don't break the bank. This initiative positions Google as a pioneer in offering powerful AI tools on affordable hardware, contrasting sharply with competitors like Microsoft, whose recently announced Copilot+ Windows 11 PCs come with a hefty $1,000+ price tag.

Notably, new Chromebook Plus models are stepping up their game by pre-installing the Gemini feature on the app shelf, enhancing user interaction right out of the box. As part of this initiative, Google is offering a complimentary one-year subscription to the Google One AI Premium Plan, valued at $240, with every new Chromebook Plus purchase.

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Unlocking the Secrets of Prompt Engineering propels you into the world of large language models (LLMs), empowering you to create and apply prompts effectively for diverse applications, from revolutionizing content creation and chatbots to coding assistance.

Starting with the fundamentals of prompt engineering, this guide provides a solid foundation in LLM prompts, their components, and applications. Through practical examples and use cases, you'll discover how LLMs can be used for generating product descriptions, personalized emails, social media posts, and even creative writing projects like fiction and poetry.

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Canonical has officially released the optimized Ubuntu 24.04 image (available here) for the Milk-V Mars, a credit-card-sized RISC-V single board computer (SBC) developed by Shenzhen MilkV Technology Co., Ltd.

The Milk-V Mars is the world’s first high-performance RISC-V SBC of its size. Powered by the StarFive JH7110 quad-core processor, the board is equipped with up to 8GB of LPDDR4 memory and supports various modern interfaces, including USB 3.0, HDMI 2.0 for 4K output, and Ethernet with PoE capabilities. It also offers comprehensive expansion options with M.2 E-Key and extensive MIPI CSI channels, making it an ideal choice for developers and tech enthusiasts.

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Sabrent’s USB-C Enclosure for M.2 2230 PCIe NVMe SSDs (EC-NE30) offers a straightforward solution for handling your compact drives. Whether you need to prep an M.2 2230 SSD for your Steam Deck, ASUS ROG Ally, Surface Pro 9, or other portable gadgets, this enclosure has you covered.

How does it work? Simply insert the SSD, secure it with the latch, and connect via USB-C. This versatile enclosure is compatible with all major operating systems, including Windows, macOS, and Linux-based options, ensuring hassle-free setup with its integrated cable and plug-and-play functionality—no drivers needed.

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Montech has launched its first all-in-one (AIO) CPU water cooler, the HyperFlow ARGB. This AIO features a gemstones-inspired pump block and is equipped with a 3100 RPM pump, an aluminum radiator, and 120mm Metal Pro 12 fans, providing cooling performance for both Intel and AMD CPUs. The HyperFlow ARGB includes pre-installed fans, thermal paste, and a pre-connected 7-pin short cable for simplified installation and cable management.

The HyperFlow water pump is designed to keep systems cool under heavy loads, operating at a maximum speed of 3100 RPM. Its exterior is inspired by gemstones, adding a touch of elegance to setups. The pump is 53mm in height and operates at a noise level of 28 dB(A). The aluminum radiator, at 27mm thick, features a single-row fin design with 20 fins per inch (FPI), optimizing cooling power and reducing airflow resistance. This slim profile makes it suitable for compact setups.

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Attack surfaces keep expanding, making it increasingly challenging for organizations to obtain and make sense of the most relevant insights from their attack surface data.

Attack surface management platform Detectify says its users see an average of 300 breaches per set policy, with over 70 percent of active policies focusing on spotting risky open ports.

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Many enterprises have begun to rely more heavily on chatbots to provide software support, and this often means customers find it hard to get in contact with an experienced, human engineer when they encounter an issue that they need help resolving.

While this might save costs in the short term, it can seriously damage the company’s brand in the long term. We talked to Craig Mackereth, EVP, global service delivery at Rimini Street to find out about the overuse of AI chatbots for enterprise software support and ways that vendors could use generative AI to actually improve the customer experience.

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The hardware requirements for Windows 11 have been controversial from day one, and the release of Windows 11 IoT Enterprise LTSC 2024 sees Microsoft easing up on things slightly.

The latest version of the Long-Term Servicing Channel edition of Windows 11 is notable for various reasons, not least of which is the lowering of system requirements. Interestingly, the includes making both Secure Boot and TPM optional; the minimum system requirements also indicate that the operating system can be installed on devices with as little as 2GB of RAM.

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We lose a bit of our digital privacy with every data breach that occurs. A breach like the one at AT&T -- which exposed Social Security numbers and other personal information needed for identity theft -- is particularly serious in the landscape of data breaches. The percentage of users with Social Security numbers exposed in our data bases following the AT&T breach increased from less than 1 percent to almost 15 percent. Sensitive personal information getting out -- especially when it's easily accessible on the public internet, not just the dark web, which requires special software to be accessed -- opens you up to a huge risk of abuse.

The most notable threat users face is the potential for identity theft, where malicious actors access email, bank, and credit card accounts to impersonate victims. This can also include gaining unauthorized access to accounts by resetting passwords and even taking control of your phone number to bypass text message confirmations. What’s more, if a thief has access to your personal details, they might go as far as taking out loans or credit cards in your name -- a tactic that remains one of the most common types of identity theft.

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A new version of Windows, or a new update, means fixes, changes and new additions. But it can also be a time to say goodbye to features, apps and settings that are no longer needed.

With the widespread release of Windows 11 24H2 now imminent, users should prepare themselves to bid adieu to some components of the operating system that have been around for years.

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With the move to hybrid working, the rapid adoption of cloud, increased use of mobile and IoT devices, combined with the ongoing drive to modernize and transform IT operations, the attack surface of every organization has -- and continues to -- expand.  

Traditional boundaries have been blurred between businesses, suppliers, partners, customers, workers, and even home-life, with this ecosystem continuing to grow. Here, APIs are providing the connective tissue for modern applications and legacy infrastructure to co-exist.  

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