3.11.2024 - The Digital Vanguard

New MacBooks, Microsoft slips and more...

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Joe Harris
March 11, 2024

Your eyes and ears on the techscape

MacBook Air M3

I know that I have been critical of this, mainly because I think that Apple needs to step up the game and get innovative. I just haven’t seen anything that wows me lately. But honestly, in the words of Gordan Ramsey, what is wrong with being a really good pizza maker? Nothing. I enjoy that they have a product that just works. I will likely upgrade soon, and this will probably be what I buy.

Review: Apple’s efficient M3 MacBook Airs are just about as good as laptops get

For Intel or even M1 upgraders, there’s a lot to like about the M3 Air.

arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/03/review-apples-efficient-m3-macbook-airs-are-just-about-as-good-as-laptops-get

Do better Microsoft…

This is a product of running into the AI space as fast as many companies are. There simply is not enough time to make sure that you have a good and safe product. Mistakes are going to happen, but we are facing an epidemic of Sex Trafficking, and even though this isn’t that, we need to protect ourselves.

Microsoft accused of selling AI tool that spews violent, sexual images to kids

It looks like Microsoft may be filtering violent AI outputs flagged by engineer.

arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/microsoft-accused-of-selling-ai-tool-that-spews-violent-sexual-images-to-kids

Spyware on Government devices…

Greek Company Intellexa was sanctioned for targeting government officials.

Read more here.

www.reuters.com/technology/cybersecurity/us-slaps-sanctions-greek-spyware-vendor-says-it-targeted-us-officials-2024-03-05

Google will help you get in the building.

Google Maps is making a big change — and it’s perfect for when you’re in a new place

Google Maps is testing entrance markers on public buildings

www.tomsguide.com/computing/mobile-apps/google-maps-is-making-a-big-change-and-its-perfect-for-when-youre-in-a-new-place

Starlink…

I will be honest, I have never used this service, but more and more I am hearing of companies using this. Most of the time they are using as a back up internet service. But it might be good if you were a digital nomad or something. Let me know if you have it.

2024 Starlink Tests: SpaceX's Satellite Internet Keeps Getting Better

I've been living with Starlink for two years: Improved upload speeds, lower latency, and the same pricing as last year make it a better deal than ever.

www.pcmag.com/articles/2024-starlink-speed-tests-spacex-satellite-internet?utm_source=flipboard&utm_content=thejester157%2Fmagazine%2FAverage+Joe

This is what AI thinks a digital knight guarding a city looks like…. Pretty accurate.

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