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    Copilots and low-code apps are creating a new ‘vast attack surface’ – 4 ways to fix that

    Vertigo3d/Getty Images Today’s average large enterprise is likely to have nearly 80,000 apps built out of copilots and low-code platforms. This is posing a potential security nightmare, as more than six out of ten, 62%, have security vulnerabilities, a recent study finds. The study released by Zenity finds that enterprise copilots and low-code development are seeing […] More

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    I replaced my Bose with the Nothing Open – now I only want to run with them on

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Nothing Open are the design-forward London tech brand’s first open earbuds that go for $150, and are exceptional The earbuds are amazing to exercise in, thanks to their comfortable build and wonderfully loud sound, but they also would work well for anyone who’s looking for an alternative to noise cancellation […] More

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    Forget AirPods – these wireless earbuds have some of the best ANC I’ve heard

    <!–> ZDNET’s key takeaways The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are available now for $179 They’re a reboot of the previous model with an even more comfortable, light fit, improved ANC, and booming, rich sound The app is a little clunky, the touch controls take some getting use to, and the voice commands can be finicky. more […] More

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    I tested Intel’s new Series 2 chip, and it gave my Copilot+ PC a run for its money

    Kyle Kucharski/ZDNETIt’s been a big year for advancements in processor technology, and it’s only continuing to ramp up. Intel just announced its next generation of high-efficiency, AI-powered chips with the Core Ultra Series 2, and one of the first laptops it’s loaded on is the Asus Zenbook S 14. Last month, ZDNET’s Cesar Cadenas went hands-on with the Zenbook S 14 running the Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, praising the laptop’s performance, battery efficiency, and brilliant OLED display. The accessible hardware configuration of 8GB of RAM and 512GB of storage kept the price down to an agreeable $800, while the processor’s NPU did the heavy lifting. The biggest drawback we noted was its tendency to run hot. More on that in a bit.Also: The best OLED laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewedNow, a month later, we have yet another configuration of the Zenbook S 14 with the just-announced Intel Core Ultra 7 200V (Series 2) processor on a 32GB, 1TB loadout. Intel’s new chip comes with an enhanced NPU 4.0 AI Engine for 47 TOPs, aiming to bridge the gap with other AI-powered processors with upgraded x86 efficiency and redesigned architecture for powering thinner, lighter devices (that endeavor to run cooler). View at Asus More

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    How to build your own custom AI voice agent – for free

    MR.Cole_Photographer/Getty Images Artificial intelligence (AI) agents are increasingly common in our day-to-day workflows, whether as copilot assistants, AI notetakers, or on the other end of customer support calls. Now, they’re becoming even more customizable.  On Monday, AI notetaking platform Supernormal announced Voice Agents, a new platform through which anyone can create a custom AI voice […] More