Month: October 2023

TECNO, a global pioneer in mobile imaging technology, is proud to unveil its latest groundbreaking leap in camera technology, TECNO Universal Tone–the most advanced AI-Powered multi-skin tone imaging technology that integrates the industry’s newest spectral database and insights. Self-developed by TECNO, the technology was enhanced through joint research and development in cooperation with color science academics from leading global universities, with newly collected and analyzed data from scientific research integrated into the system. The Universal Tone technology debuted in the stunning ‘Portrait For Everyone’ short film on October 25rd.

TECNO Universal Tone was created with the goal of capturing accurate and proper representations of the color and texture of every skin tone in smartphone photography. The technology truly represents the unique beauty of every skin color and texture, while also delivering fully enhanced portraits that cater to consumers’ individual preferences.

We’re playing with fire here, in a way, because many sites on the internet — Android Authority included — depend on some form of ad revenue to survive. But we also recognize that ads can potentially be obnoxious or even scams, so ad blockers may sometimes be a necessity to make the web usable. With that in mind, we’ve compiled a list of the best ad blocker Chrome extensions.

The best ad blocker Chrome extensions

You should, as a rule, only use one ad blocker at a time. More than one is redundant, and could even (hypothetically) introduce software conflicts. Pick one, and if it does what you need, stick with it. If you want to switch at some point, remove or disable your existing ad blocker first.

Samsung has posted a new video showcasing some cool camera tricks coming to its phones with 200MP cameras and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 platform. That combination of specs all but confirms these are features we can expect on the Galaxy S24 series, possibly the S24 Ultra.

One of these new camera features likely landing on the Galaxy S24 series is ISOCELL Zoom Anyplace. Samsung says the tech is explicitly meant for 200MP sensors and is powered by proprietary AI tracking technology as well as Qualcomm’s AI engine on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

We have seen a lot of changes in social media of late. Twitter became X, and Jack Dorsey’s BlueSky Social started gaining traction. It’s left many contemplating which social media platform is right for them. Here’s a Bluesky Social vs X comparison to help you decide.

Bluesky Social vs X: How we’ll compare

Bluesky Social and X aim to serve you in the same way; they’re microblogging platforms. To help separate the two, we’re going to look at core features and usability. We’ll also highlight key differences. Beyond analyzing them, we’ll give our verdict on which app we feel wins this Bluesky Social vs X comparison.

Cloud sprawl can indeed lead to cybersecurity concerns for organizations. Here are ten reasons why:

1.Increased Attack Surface: More cloud resources mean more potential entry points for attackers to exploit, as each resource represents a potential vulnerability.

2. Misconfigurations: With various teams provisioning their own resources, there’s a higher chance of security mis-configurations, such as exposed databases or overly per-missive access controls.

3.Complexity: Managing multiple, independently provisioned cloud resources can lead to a lack of oversight, making it challenging to monitor and secure the entire environment effectively.

4.Unauthorized Access: Decentralized cloud resource management can result in unauthorized access, as employees or vendors may create resources without following proper authorization protocols.

5.Data Fragmentation: Data gets fragmented across various cloud providers and services, making it harder to enforce consistent security policies and protect sensitive in-formation.

6.Shadow IT: Cloud sprawl often involves shadow IT, where users adopt unsanctioned cloud services, bypassing IT’s security controls and potentially exposing the organization to unknown security risks.

7. Lack of Visibility: Cloud sprawl can lead to a lack of visibility into what’s running in the cloud, making it challenging to detect and respond to security incidents promptly.

8.Compliance Challenges: Managing and ensuring compliance across a sprawling cloud environment becomes difficult, increasing the risk of regulatory non-compliance.

9.Resource Redundancy: Multiple teams provisioning similar resources without coordination can lead to redundancy, inefficient resource usage, and increased security risks due to underutilized assets.

10.Insider Threats: The decentralized nature of cloud sprawl can result in insider threats as disgruntled or negligent employees may misuse or expose sensitive data stored in the cloud.

In summary, cloud sprawl can pose significant cybersecurity concerns due to the expansion of an organization’s attack surface, mis-configurations, increased complexity, unauthorized access, data fragmentation, shadow IT, limited visibility, compliance challenges, resource redundancy, and the potential for insider threats. Organizations must address these concerns by implementing proper governance and security measures to mitigate the risks associated with cloud sprawl.

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Amazon Web Services (AWS), the American technology giant, has launched an exclusive European Sovereign Cloud to meet the needs of its European customer base. This new cloud infrastructure will operate independently and is designed to address the evolving concerns regarding data residency and resiliency for AWS customers in the European Union (EU).

In simple terms, when data is stored on EU servers, it will be under the control of local employees, mitigating data security and privacy concerns for users.

The establishment of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud has garnered significant support and appreciation from various European entities, including the German Federal Office for Information Security (BSI), German Federal Ministry of Interior and Community (BMI), German Federal Ministry of Digital and Transport, Finland Ministry of Finance, National Cyber and Information Security Agency (NUKIB) of the Czech Republic, National Cyber Security Directorate of Romania, and numerous industry leaders such as SAP, Dedalus, Deutsche Telekom, O2 Telefonica, Heidelberger Druckmaschinen AG, Raisin, Scalable Capital, Telia Company, Accenture, De Volksbank, AlmavivA, Deloitte, Eviden, Materna, and msg group.

The key feature of this new cloud infrastructure is its location within Germany, ensuring it is physically and logically separate from other AWS regions. Importantly, this European Sovereign Cloud will deliver the same high levels of availability, security, and performance that AWS customers have come to expect.

Customers with specific requirements for data isolation and in-country data residency can request customization. They will be able to leverage their Sovereign cloud tools, which can be seamlessly integrated with AWS Dedicated Local Zones or AWS Outposts.

In parallel with this development, Amazon, following the example of Microsoft, Google, and Facebook, is moving away from traditional passwords in favor of passkeys. This transition was announced by the company’s leadership, and it is set to be implemented from January 2024.

Currently, passcode login is available to a limited user group and will gradually roll out to all users by the end of the next year. Under this system, users receive a 6–8-digit passcode via SMS or email, which they must enter to access their account. The unique nature of passcodes makes it difficult for hackers and malicious actors to guess or obtain them, enhancing account security.

So, does this mark the end of password-based logins for Amazon services? Not yet.

Password-based logins will continue to be an option for some time. However, business users, particularly those using AWS, may see the eventual phase-out of password-based logins by the end of next year. Other Amazon customers will be informed of any changes at a later date.

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Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best e-readers on the market and is perfectly suited for all your e-book needs, but it’s also almost two years old now. When will we see a next-generation model? While we don’t know anything solid yet, we can certainly take some guesses on when we’ll see the Kindle Paperwhite 6. We’ll also take a closer look at some of the new features we’d like to see in the future.