2024-12-01 15:30:08

In addition to the obvious #travel documents like passport and possibly a visa, a trip to #Europe usually requires preparing a few more things. Here are the key items that you should already have with you when you hit the European soil, or you know where to get what you need and how.
https://klaava.com/make-sure-you-have-these-things-set-before-traveling-to-europe/

2024-11-29 19:53:50

Long read about #Norway's massive #EV adoption, but includes many importants lessons, such as:
Because of Norway’s pioneering role, drivers have had to struggle with teething issues, like standing knee deep in snow and trying to download a payment app. That should be resolved as of next year after the government required charging providers to accept credit cards.
https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2024-ev-market-norway/

2024-11-29 08:31:25

Meanwhile, #AI news from Australia:::
Meta admitted it had been scraping from Australian #Facebook and #Instagram users since 2007, in preparation for future AI models.
#Amazon had refused during the inquiry to disclose how it used data recorded from Alexa devices, Kindle or Audible to train its AI.
#Google had refused to answer questions about what user data from its services and products it used to train its AI products.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/27/amazon-google-and-meta-are-pillaging-culture-data-and-creativity-to-train-ai-australian-inquiry-finds

2024-11-28 15:21:38

According to a report by UNESCO, two-thirds of content creators fail to check the accuracy of their material, making them and their followers vulnerable to misinformation. #influencers #fakenews
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/nov/26/online-influencers-need-urgent-fact-checking-training-warns-unesco

2024-11-27 08:27:44

The riskiest apps from #privacy and #cyber #security point of view analysed: 5 out of top 10 worst apps come from #Meta, including Instagram, Facebook, Threads, Messenger
https://www.computing.co.uk/news-network/10-most-privacy-invasive-apps

2024-11-26 08:42:21

#travel #photography #Europe
https://pixelfed.social/arihak

2024-11-25 15:46:29

In the shade of a lone palm tree

2024-11-25 08:56:23

#EV batteries last longer than we tend to believe an extensive study German finds:
Another interesting finding from the more than 7,000 data sets: The field data suggests that the actual battery capacity is maintained longer than assumed under real-life conditions, especially with the often-cited high mileages of 200,000 kilometres and more.
https://www.electrive.com/2024/11/24/new-study-shows-ev-batteries-last-much-longer-than-expected/

2024-11-24 08:49:09

A #VPN vendor argues that a splinternet can truly hide your data from #AI :::
"VPNs and encrypted messengers like Signal protect your data but leak metadata. And in an era of AI, that metadata is a treasure trove that can be analyzed to reveal patterns and behaviors.
https://cybernews.com/security/wikileaks-whistleblower-chelsea-manning-battles-ai-surveillance/

2024-11-22 09:17:32

Meta has cleaned 2 million accounts on #Facebook #Instagram and #Whatsapp used by scammers to defraud users, but the next phase will be more challenging:::
In a recent report, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime warned that scammers are turning to more high-tech tools, like deepfake software and generative #AI, to defraud people.
https://therecord.media/meta-takedown-pig-butchering-2million-accounts

2024-11-21 09:11:21

The town of Cesky Krumlov in Czech Republic has gradually developed during centuries, but the exceptional feature is the preservation of its original buildings, architecture and layout. #Unesco World Heritage organization listed Cesky Krumlov in 1992. #travel #Europe
https://klaava.com/spectacular-castle-town-cesky-krumlov-in-czech-republic/

2024-11-20 08:34:48

Birch, an expert in animal #sentience who has pioneered work leading to a growing number of bans on octopus farming, was a co-author of a study involving that says the prospect of #AI systems with their own interests and moral significance “is no longer an issue only for sci-fi or the distant future.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/nov/17/ai-could-cause-social-ruptures-between-people-who-disagree-on-its-sentience

2024-11-18 09:04:13

True, bought a #Fido key only to find out it is useless for me:::
There is a longstanding trade-off between security and usability... If you can’t make a security technology sufficiently easy for users, then it’s unlikely to provide good #security . #passkey
https://www.theregister.com/2024/11/17/passkeys_passwords/

2024-11-17 08:52:19

I have used a large screen #tablet with keyboard for 3 months, and only when I #travel it can replace my laptop. This reviewer believes #Android is ready for full time work:::
After some time using an Android tablet as my daily driver, I think we're finally at the point where it's not just a feasible alternative, but a good idea for some folks.
https://www.yahoo.com/tech/replaced-laptop-biggest-android-tablet-073119875.html

2024-11-16 17:28:47

I have been expecting malware attacks via #QR codes :
According to OFCS, “by scanning the QR code in the letter, the phone user downloads malware known as ‘Coper’ and ‘Octo2’. When installing the fake app, the program attempts to steal sensitive data such as login details for more than 383 mobile apps, including e-banking apps.
https://therecord.media/malware-delivered-by-mail-swiss-cyber-agency

2024-11-15 13:24:41

Even though the most famous tourist destinations are attracting more visitors than ever before, new trends are shaping how and where we travel. Industry experts have analysed what is happening in travel in general, and concluded there are seven key trends for 2025. #travel #trends
https://klaava.com/seven-travel-trends-for-2025/

2024-11-14 08:20:07

It’s our sixth year—this time, in collaboration with NordStellar—analyzing people’s #password habits, and guess what? They're still really bad.
And we're not just talking about personal passwords here. This time, we also put together a list of the most common corporate passwords to see how they compare to those used in everyday life.
--- looks like only two factor authentication can help because users can't choose the passcode. #2fa
https://nordpass.com/most-common-passwords-list/?utm_medium=affiliate&utm_term&utm_content=8836598&utm_campaign=off490&utm_source=aff34741&aff_free

2024-11-12 16:32:25

#Qwant, France’s privacy-focused search engine, and #Ecosia, a Berlin-based not-for-profit search engine are joining forces on a joint venture to develop their own European search index.
The pair hopes this move will help drive innovation in their respective search engines — including and especially around generative AI — as well as reducing dependence on search indexes provided by tech giants Microsoft (Bing) and Google.
https://techcrunch.com/2024/11/11/ecosia-and-qwant-two-european-search-engines-join-forces-on-building-an-index-to-shrink-reliance-on-big-tech/

2024-11-12 09:29:47

Air travel is taxed less than railways in #Europe:
These issues have not gone unnoticed at a government level. An #EU Action Plan was launched earlier this year aiming to make rail travel more sustainable, efficient and well-connected across the continent. It's a step forward to harmonising rail networks and working towards better solutions, but without addressing the taxation issue.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20241101-why-is-european-train-travel-so-expensive?ocid=global_travel_rss

2024-11-10 08:24:28

How an earth can #EU even try to regulate #AI :
The solution they came up with was to avoid technological phrases and set limitations for possible future AI-features, but instead put the risks that AI may have for individuals and society in focus — that is, the requirements a system must meet depend on how big of a risk the system poses.
https://blog.runbox.com/2024/11/eus-ai-act-what-it-is-all-about/