Google’s new AI tool Whisk uses images as prompts

Google has yet another AI tool to add to the pile. Whisk is a Google Labs image generator that lets you use an existing image as your prompt. But its output only captures your starter image’s “essence” rather than recreating it with new details. So, it’s better for brainstorming and rapid-fire visualizations than edits of… Continue reading Google’s new AI tool Whisk uses images as prompts

Waymo is sending autonomous vehicles to Japan for first international tests

/ The Tokyo ‘road trip’ will be in partnership with taxi companies Nihon Kotsu and GO. By Andrew J. Hawkins, transportation editor with 10+ years of experience who covers EVs, public transportation, and aviation. His work has appeared in The New York Daily News and City & State. Share this story Photo by Andrej Sokolow… Continue reading Waymo is sending autonomous vehicles to Japan for first international tests

This powerful firewall delivers enterprise-level security at a home office price

Jason Perlow/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The Firewalla Gold Pro is available now for $889. It offers enterprise-level security with high performance, advanced features like deep packet inspection and multi-WAN support, and user-friendly configuration. It’s larger and more expensive than basic consumer firewalls, requires an external access point for Wi-Fi monitoring, and may require advanced configuration… Continue reading This powerful firewall delivers enterprise-level security at a home office price

The best security keys of 2024: Expert tested

Show more (1 item) Since data breaches are now a daily problem, traditional username and password combinations are nowhere near enough to protect online accounts. Many online service providers now enforce alternative ways to secure accounts. Two-factor and multi-factor authentication (2FA/MFA) methods have become widely adopted alongside passwordless authentication methods in the enterprise. Another option… Continue reading The best security keys of 2024: Expert tested

Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars

Brand-new Tesla vehicles are experiencing self-driving computer failures, which are resulting in significant problems. Inside sources say that the problem is contributing to overwhelming Tesla’s service. Over the last few weeks, Electrek has received several reports from new Tesla buyers claiming computer failures on brand-new cars. We have been investigating the problem, and based on… Continue reading Tesla is having major issue with its self-driving computer inside new cars

Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to destroy the US EV market

The Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to slash electric vehicle incentives and funding, which would result in a significant slowdown of the US EV market. The US EV market is already lagging way behind the rest of the world at roughly 9% of new cars, which is less than half the rate… Continue reading Trump transition team has fleshed out its plan to destroy the US EV market