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Marc Benioff, the CEO of Salesforce, a company that has been investing heavily in artificial intelligence tools for its portfolio, has called Microsoft’s Copilot AI a “tremendous disservice” to the industry.

In a recent interview on the Rapid Response podcast, Benioff likened Copilot to Microsoft’s early office assistant, Clippy, suggesting the service is disappointing and fails to deliver meaningful value.

The comments come despite Microsoft’s multibillion-dollar investment in ChatGPT maker OpenAI several months ago, and the subsequent injection of what is considered one of the best AI models available into its products.

Salesforce CEO criticizes Microsoft’s Copilot AI

Benioff went as far as suggesting Microsoft’s extensive AI efforts might not be around for long, predicting faded hype and a dwindling user base.

In the podcast, he added: “It doesn't work. It spews data all over our floors, it doesn't deliver value. I haven't found a customer who has transformational work with Copilot. Copilot is just the new Microsoft Clippy.”

Keen to separate Microsoft’s efforts with those of Salesforce, the CEO praised the company’s new Agentforce tool for helping to transform businesses by delivering tangible value. Agentforce is already reportedly handling “a couple of trillion AI transactions per week,” leading to satisfied customers.

Looking ahead, Benioff alluded to an AI landscape dominated by AI agents destined for enterprises, suggesting the demise of Microsoft Copilot, which promises to deliver productivity and efficiency improvements for workers.

Despite the CEO’s criticism, Microsoft’s influence in the AI space remains strong. Its relative early entry combined with its affiliation with OpenAI put it high on the scoreboard among companies choosing to employ AI. Subsequently, Microsoft has plans to continue investing in its data centers to support future expansion.

Microsoft became the second company to reach a market cap of $3 trillion, well into its AI journey, and analysts are predicting that it could be the world’s most valuable company in the years to come. Apple currently holds that title, but chipmaker Nvidia, which is responsible for providing those all-important data center chips, has also entered the race, and strongly.

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For many, watching Die Hard is a Christmas tradition. Believe it or not, the iconic 80s action movie can be as comforting as watching Home Alone or Elf. But now, your traditional holiday flicks are about to get an exciting addition with Netflix's new thriller Carry-On that's set to bring some Die Hard action this festive season.

Taron Egerton has become something of an action star himself due to his roles as secret agent Gary "Eggsy" Unwin in the Kingsman franchise and heroic outlaw Robin Hood in the modern retelling of the mythical legend. In Carry-On, Egerton packs a punch as a young TSA agent who battles against a villainous Bateman (Ozark, Arrested Development), a mysterious passenger who blackmails him into allowing a strange package onto a busy flight on Christmas Eve and endangering everyone's lives onboard.

If airport security wasn't hard enough, this new Netflix movie makes it even more challenging in the new trailer (see below). Bateman sets the sinister tone of Carry-On with the ominous voiceover: "You have ten minutes before everybody in the airport dies. All you have to do is nothing." Cue a montage of high-octane mayhem with car crashes and gun fights, then you have everything you could want from a holiday action flick.

What is Carry-On about?

Landing on the best streaming service on December 13, Carry-On follows TSA agent Ethan (Egerton) working on Christmas Eve. If a heaving airport filled with irritated passengers wasn't enough to contend with, his arduous shift soon turns into a full-blown nightmare when a terrorist (Bateman) blackmails him into letting a dangerous package slip through the scanner and onto a Christmas Eve flight.

Egerton told Entertainment Weekly of his character: "I think he's someone who lacks a sense of drive and direction but is ultimately really resourceful and capable. He's a bit of a hero in waiting. He's pretty noble and selfless. He has all the qualities of an archetypal hero underneath the lack of direction."

Just looking at the trailer, it has the potential to become one of the best Netflix movies or even land a spot on our best Netflix Christmas movies list alongside the streamer's upcoming festive rom-com Our Little Secret starring Lindsay Lohan.

Other cast starring in Carry-On are Sofia Carson as Ethan's girlfriend whose life is threatened by the terrorist, Danielle Deadwyler, Theo Rossi, Dean Norris, Logan Marshall-Green, and Josh Brener.

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Samsung has released a new video teaser, which we think hints at an impending launch for the long-rumored Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE.

The video shows a person carrying an envelope through a hallway before revealing a tablet-sized device with the words “You’re Invited” displayed on the screen – we think this device has a solid chance of being the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE, previously known as the Galaxy Z Fold Slim.

Confusingly, the translated press release that accompanies this video states a reveal date of October 21, while the video itself suggests an event on October 24. It’s possible that these are sequential reveal and release dates, but we can’t say for sure.

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The main selling point of the Z Fold 6 SE is expected to be its design – even the earliest rumors referred to it as a thinner version of the flagship Galaxy Z Fold 6. We’ve seen estimates for folded thickness that vary from 7.7mm to 11.5mm, and the latest rumor from GSMArena points to an impressive unfolded thickness of 4.9mm.

More recently, we’ve seen suggestions that the Z Fold 6 SE will feature a less prominent crease through the center of the inner display, which would allay one of our last remaining complaints with Samsung’s Z Fold devices.

And yet more rumors claim the Z Fold SE will have larger displays than its predecessor, with Korean news outlet Financial News (via 9to5Google) suggesting a 6.5-inch cover display and 8-inch inner display.

The Galaxy Z Fold 6 was released on July 24, meaning it’s far too soon for a fully-fledged sequel. As for other clues in the teaser, the envelope could hint at the device’s thinness, and the “You’re Invited” wording certainly feels exclusive enough for a ‘special edition’.

The 11-second teaser was uploaded to Samsung’s Korean-language Samsung Newsroom YouTube channel, but is conspicuously absent from the equivalent US or UK channels.

This tracks with prior rumors: as we previously reported, the Galaxy Z Fold 6 SE will likely be exclusive to Korea and China when it finally launches.

For now, much of the above is based on rumors, but it seems like we won’t have to wait long for official details. It’s very unlikely that the Samsung Galaxy Fold 6 SE will launch worldwide, but this is otherwise poised to be one of the best folding phones on release.

For the latest official updates as we hear them, be sure to keep up with our Samsung phones coverage.

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Google is finally letting the sun go down on Manifest V2 as it switches to V3, meaning that many apps reliant on V2 will no longer work - including one of the most popular ad blockers, uBlock Origin.

Manifest is part of the Google Chrome browser that governs how browser extensions function, as well as the permissions they are granted. The V3 version of Manifest is not as liberal with its permission grants, rendering many ad blockers and other extensions effectively useless.

Ad blockers have grown in popularity for users looking to speed up the performance of their browsing experience, reduce the amount of data websites collect on them, or simply get rid of clutter displayed on articles. Unfortunately, Chrome generates a hefty sum through advertising which is undercut by ad blockers.

Grin and bear it or time to switch?

uBlock Origin Lite, a barebones version of the main version, will still work with Manifest V3 but will not block every single ad. Those looking to continue using uBlock Origin may want to consider using a different web browser.

Google says the move to V3 brings additional benefits such as more capabilities, new APIs, and enhanced security.

“Manifest V3 removes the ability for an extension to use remotely hosted code, which presents security risks by allowing unreviewed code to be executed in extensions. With this change, an extension can only execute JavaScript that is included within its package and subject to review by the Chrome Web Store,” the Manifest V3 page states.

It is important to note that Manifest V3 is a change to the Chromium engine, but so far only Chrome has removed the ability to use V2, with Microsoft Edge and Opera continuing to offer V2 support with no confirmed dates for a V2 switch off.

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Blizzard Entertainment and iam8bit have announced a Diablo 4 vinyl soundtrack release.

Pre-orders for the Diablo IV 4xLP box set are now live at the iam8bit official online store and will set you back $100 (around £77).

The four LPs will feature the iconic music from the game from Leo Kaliski, Ted Reedy, Ryan Amon, and Derek Duke. The discs included showcase designs that pay homage to some of the game's classes and named have colors named after classic moves: Grizzly Rage Gold, Grim Harvest Green, Frost Nova Blue, & Rapture Red.

Artist Ryan Brinkerhoff has crafted the album art, celebrating Diablo 4's fighters, with each sleeve paying tribute to a different class’s strength and iconography. The entire set is wrapped up in a gorgeous outer album box.

In addition to four LPs, the box set will also feature an exclusive code for an in-game Mount Trophy that can be redeemed via Battle.net and can be used by all classes.

"Getting around Sanctuary’s no easy task, but it’s a hell of a lot better when you’re looking your best - and nothing’s swankier than a precious ornament for your ride," iam8bit teases. "Whether you’re playing co-op with a friend or fighting online foes, you’ll be able to show off your devotion in style.

The exclusive Diablo IV 4xLP is expected to ship in Q2 2025, meaning buyers should expect their pre-orders to arrive between April and June next year.

Diablo IV launched last year for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. TechRadar Gaming rated the game five out of five stars, with writer Cat Bussell calling it a " meticulously crafted action RPG" that "sets a new standard for isometric, open-world adventures."

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Arcane season 2 continues to deliver exciting new teasers and the latest from Netflix was set to a new song, which is enough to get anyone pumped for upcoming scenes when it arrives on the best streaming service in November.

We were already very excited about the Arcane season 2 soundtrack with our senior entertainment reporter Tom Power suggesting it would hit the number one spot on his Spotify Wrapped this year. And I'm inclined to agree, considering the epic new track they've just debuted.

Check out the Come Play trailer for one of the best Netflix shows below, featuring the titular track by Stray Kids, Young Miko, and Tom Morello. Yes, you will want to listen to it on repeat. No judgement from me!

What do we know about Arcane season 2 so far?

Arcane fans have been eating well recently as Netflix has done a lot to promote the upcoming season, with plenty of teasers and clips to get us excited for what's to come. We also know that Arcane season 2 is the final season so it's been a short and not always sweet journey for the League of Legends series.

In an interview with TechRadar, star Ella Purnell (who plays Jinx) teased that season 2 "will emotionally devastate fans", so it sounds like we've got a big storm coming. You might want to stock up on tissues before the series debuts, as it sounds like it'll pull some big emotional punches.

Plot wise, we know that there'll be an even greater focus on Jinx and Vi's relationship as the latter tries to stop her sister from leading a revolution, and if Purnell's comment is anything to go by we know it's not going to be an easy watch. All will be revealed next month and we can hardly wait.

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A company was hacked after hiring a fake IT professional from North Korea. It has not been clarified whether this was a deliberate cyberattack against the organization, a disgruntled former employee, or a “simple” scam.

The company, which was not named, operates either in the US, UK, or Australia. It sought to add an IT professional to the team, and tapped into the global talent pool. There, it found a suitable candidate, who obviously went through the hiring process and got the job.

The person that was hired, however, faked their entire identity, including knowledge and previous experience. After being hired, the scammer accessed the company’s infrastructure and downloaded as much sensitive information as they could.

Simple scam, or something more?

The miscreant worked for four months with the company, before allegedly being fired for poor performance. After that happened, the crook threatened to release all of the stolen data on the internet, or sell it to the highest bidder. He demanded a six-figure ransom in exchange for keeping the data private.

According to the BBC, it is not known whether the company paid the ransom or not.

This could either be a simple scam, or a disgruntled former employee taking revenge upon their former employers. However, it could be something more.

Lazarus Group, a North Korean state-sponsored threat actor, is known in the cybersecurity community for its “fake job” attacks. Usually, they would set up a fake job ad on social media and try to “hire” software developers working in high-profile organizations. During the interview process, they would trick the candidate into installing malware, gaining access to their company’s IT infrastructure.

The attack works both ways, too, since the crooks were seen targeting organizations directly, by trying to get hired. Lazarus apparently goes for people’s cryptocurrency and uses the money to fund the state’s weapons program.

Via BBC

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