TomTom and Microsoft unveil generative AI for connected vehicles

Internet of Things

TomTom has joined forces with Microsoft to bring generative AI to the automotive industry.  This collaboration has resulted in the development of a fully-integrated AI-powered conversational assistant that enhances voice interaction with infotainment, location search, and vehicle command systems. The AI-powered assistant – a product of TomTom’s expertise combined with Microsoft’s advancements in AI –…

Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland, on Putin, powerful women and legislating in the age of AI

Cyber Attacks

Earlier this month, at the Slush tech conference in Helsinki, this editor had the opportunity to sit down with Sanna Marin, the popular former prime minister of Finland who became known internationally for socializing with friends, but whose accomplishments in office are far more significant, including successfully pushing Finland to join NATO to better protect the…

Microsoft Disables MSIX App Installer Protocol Widely Used in Malware Attacks

Web Security News

Dec 29, 2023NewsroomMalware / Endpoint Security Microsoft on Thursday said it’s once again disabling the ms-appinstaller protocol handler by default following its abuse by multiple threat actors to distribute malware. “The observed threat actor activity abuses the current implementation of the ms-appinstaller protocol handler as an access vector for malware that may lead to ransomware…

Ofcom plans to improve mid-contract price rise transparency

Telecom News

UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has announced plans to improve transparency around mid-contract prices. The regulatory body has expressed concerns about the prevalent practice of mid-contract price rises – often linked to unpredictable inflation – adopted by major phone, broadband, and pay TV companies. In response, Ofcom is suggesting tougher protections for consumers by considering a…