That innocent-sounding bird singing out its morning song may not be so innocent after all. According to scientists at Ruhr-Universitaet in Bochum, Germany, manipulated audio waves from the sounds of birds chirping could be used to launch an attack against voice assistants. According to the researchers, the manipulated audio files are part of what is called an “adversarial attack,” which is designed to confuse the deep neural networks that help artificial intelligence-powered assistants like Apple’sSiri, Google’sAssistant, and Amazon’sAlexafunction....

Secret Level release schedule & episodes explained With Secret Level coming into focus on Prime Video, you may be wondering which episodes in the anthology series are available, what’s coming soon, and what they all focus on. To get you up to speed, here’s the full breakdown. Backed by the team that brought Netflix’s Love, Death, & Robots to life, an animated anthology series with cutting-edge visuals,Prime Videohas absorbed their talent for a similar show focusing on video games instead....

At San Diego Comic-Con 2019, Marvel released a ton of news about Phase 4 of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including a slew of brand new films. Although it was delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic, Phase 4 finally kicked off with 2021’sBlack Widow,and we’re getting close to seeing a brand new world enter the MCU withShang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Shang-Chi may not be a household name like Iron Man or Thor, but the introduction of the Chinese kung fu master to the MCU represents Marvel’s commitment to greater diversity in upcoming cinematic phases....

Summary Sister WivesstarChristine Brownis revealing her weight-loss makeover in a new video where she gives fans a tour of her amazing home gym.Christine split from Kody Brownin November 2021. They had been in a spiritual marriage since 1994.Christine was Kody’s third wifeand the couple welcomed six kids together before their reality TV debut in 2010. Christine left the plural marriage in search of her own happiness and met her soulmate in David Woolley....

Google’s new Pixel phones started shipping last week but there are already concerns over an apparent issue with the display on the Pro version of the new device. According to various reports, some owners of the Pixel 8 Pro are seeing a yellow or pink tint on parts of the screen — usually near the top or sides — which apparently only shows up only when the device’s Always On Display is activated....

Sonos is a company best-known for its popular line ofwireless home speakers, but today, with the globallaunch of Sonos Radio, it makes its first foray into creating the content that those speakers play. The new feature will be rolling out via a software update throughout the day. Sonos Radio is a new music source within the Sonos app that acts as a central curation point for the company’s original radio programming as well as many of the local radio stations that you’d normally access via TuneIn....

If you’re a gamer who has butterfingers, then you may want to check out the new SteelSeries Apex 3 TenKeyLess keyboard, which has earned IP32 certification for dust and water resistance. Even though water-resistant keyboards aren’t a novel concept — they’ve been available as part of many enterprise-grade laptops and notebooks for years — the Apex 3 TKL is billed as the first water-resistant TKL gaming keyboard. This makes it convenient — and safe — for gamers to have a drink next to them so they can stay hydrated during longer gaming sessions....

Dell XPS 15Mark Coppock / Digital Trends A familiar name when it comes to greatlaptop deals, Dell continues to be tempting for anyone seeking a great new laptop for less. Right now, you can buy the Dell XPS 15 for $1,199, so you can save $300 off the regular price of $1,499. It’s a good choice if you want a powerful laptop for school that’s also portable. Here’s what you need to know before you hit the buy button....

If you’ve ever wondered what an ebike might look like if it were designed by Jony Ive or the team that heleft behind at Apple, you may want to have a look at theKickstarter pagefor a new product called the Karmic Oslo. This hybrid bike/scooter combo features a unique look that mimics a familiar aesthetic that we’ve seen from Apple for years, while still managing to carve out its own identity....

Dust off those theories aboutthe end ofThe Sopranosbecause the first trailer for prequel film, titledThe Many Saints of Newark, has arrived. Scheduled to premiere October 1 on streaming service HBO Max and in theaters,The Many Saints of Newarkexplores the early years of fictional mob boss Tony Soprano, whose reign over the various organized crime factions in and around Newark, New Jersey, was chronicled in HBO’s Emmy-winning seriesThe Sopranos. The film casts Michael Gandolfini, the son of originalSopranosstar James Gandolfini, as the young Tony Soprano....

For over five decades,San Diego Comic-Conhas established itself as the biggest comic convention in North America. It’s grown so big that the major Hollywood studios and video game publishers have been coming to SDCC for over two decades. And while Comic-Con is no longer solely about the comics, it has taken on a larger role in pop culture. This is after all, wherethe cast ofThe Avengersfirst assembled, and where Marvel and DC have announced many movies over the years....

Ransomware is quite dangerous, as hackers use it to hold your important files hostage until you pay them a high price. There are many ways to protect yourself against this, but it turns out that Windows 10 has a trick that can allow you to turn on built-in ransomware protection in just a few clicks. The trick involves just going to your Windows 10 Start Menu and searching for “ransomware protection,” as discovered byPCGamesSN....

With the rising cost of housing in the United States, some people are finding creative ways to cut down on their monthly rent — and even more creative apartment layouts. As anyone who has searched for an apartment in a major city like New York or Chicago knows, there are certain downsides to living in cramped quarters. Many apartments don’t have abathroomof their own — they instead share a few bathrooms between the entire floor....