Copilot Mode in Edge

Microsoft launches Copilot Mode in Edge – is it heaven or hell?

Microsoft has a new experiment for its web browser. Copilot Mode in Edge is an AI-powered mode which is perfect for anyone who wants to completely embrace artificial intelligence when browsing the web.

For anyone who feels that AI is already difficult to avoid, there is good news. Copilot Mode in Edge is optional, so you are not obliged to use it even if you have made Microsoft Edge your browser of choice.

GregAI

GregAI helps security teams fix real problems faster

Cybersecurity exposure management company Intruder has introduced GregAI, an AI-powered security analyst that, unlike generic AI assistants, has full visibility into each user’s security environment.

Currently in beta, GregAI is available to free trial users and customers on Intruder’s Cloud, Pro, and Enterprise plans. The assistant is named after Intruder’s original mascot, following a design file mix-up involving a designer named Greg.

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Google Web Guide

Google is injecting more AI into searches with Web Guide

With interests in both web searching and AI, that Google has blended the two should surprise no one. With the launch of Web Guide, the company is taking things a step further.

At the moment, the new Web Guide is both optional and experimental. This is not necessarily a vision of what Google has in store for its search engine, but it very likely is. This time around, Google is turning to artificial intelligence to change the way in which search results are displayed.

AI assisted malware is attacking Linux via panda images

Hackers are using AI and panda images to infect Linux machines -- here's how

Aqua Security’s Nautilus research team has identified a new Linux malware called "Koske" which may be the first publicly documented case of AI-assisted malware.

Disguised as innocent Jpeg images of pandas, Koske delivers cryptominers and a stealth rootkit using code that appears shaped by large language models, suggesting attackers are now adopting the same AI tools defenders use.

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5G circuit board

New research shows AI will both strain and strengthen future 5G networks

Artificial intelligence is coming for your bandwidth. As AI-powered apps expand on smartphones and connected devices, the pressure on 5G networks is expected to increase. But new research from Mobile Experts suggests that the same technology creating network demand will also help improve performance.

This month, the Campbell, California-based analyst firm released a series of surveys, models, and reports examining how AI and machine learning will impact mobile networks through 2030.

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Apple Intelligence

iOS 26 beta 4 includes warning-laden Apple Intelligence news summaries

Apple has released the latest beta versions of its operating systems to developersiOS 26, iPadOS 26, and macOS 26. Among the changes are the return of Apple Intelligence news summaries which was the subject of controversy several months ago.

With the first public (non-developer) beta versions expected to land in the next week or so, these developer previews give us a very good idea of what to expect. As such, the appearance of Apple Intelligence news summaries and tweaks to Liquid Glass are very much in line with what we’d expect at this stage.

Surface Laptop 5G

Business users can soon get a Surface Laptop 5G from Microsoft

Microsoft’s range of Surface devices quickly developed a following of business users, with Surface Laptop proving popular. But there were complaints about the absence of a key connectivity option; now with the Surface Laptop 5G this is being addressed.

As the name suggests, this is a 5G version of the Surface Laptop, and Microsoft says that it is “built for business”. While users will see the addition of 5G connectivity as a way to eliminate phone tethering, Microsoft is instead billing it as a way to “stay continuously connected to Microsoft 365 Copilot and other cloud tools”.

Windows 11 tiles

Windows Resiliency Initiative hits Windows 11 in KB5062660 update

Microsoft has released the KB5062660 preview update for Windows 11 ahead of next month’s Patch Tuesday. Being a preview update, it is optional and does not include security fixes, but it is packed with new features including the Windows Resiliency Initiative.

This initiative is something Microsoft spoke about back at Ignite 2024 and it aims to boost security and reliability. The update delivers two components of this. It sees the arrival of Quick machine recovery as well as the new Black Screen of Death.

AI at work

Some employees feel so pressured to use AI, they're pretending they are

A new survey of more than 1,000 full-time professionals across the USA highlights widespread AI adoption at work and reveals the growing pressures that come with it. While most workers report benefits, others struggle to keep pace with the changes.

Artificial intelligence has become a fixture in white-collar jobs across the country. A new survey shows that 75 percent of full-time workers are expected -- officially or unofficially -- to use AI tools at work.

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AI cybersecurity

AI moves from optional to essential in cybersecurity, according to new findings

A new report from Abnormal AI shows cybersecurity leaders and frontline analysts agree that artificial intelligence is now central to the future of the security operations center (SOC).

The report, titled Human-Centered AI: Redefining the Modern SOC, is based on a survey of nearly 500 professionals across the United States and United Kingdom and reveals that every respondent sees AI as the top business priority for the SOC.

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PDFgear Scan free AI PDF scanner

PDFgear launches free AI scanner app with no ads or limits -- download it now!

PDFgear has released PDFgear Scan, a free mobile app that turns paper documents into clean, editable digital files in seconds.

Launched today, it combines scanning, OCR, and AI tools without any ads, paywalls, or usage caps, making it one of the most accessible scanner apps available.

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