Month: November 2021
Ofgem to consult with suppliers on potential changes to energy price cap
Energy regulator Ofgem is set to conduct a consultation with energy suppliers about how the energy price cap is calculated. The announcement follows the news that 13 energy suppliers in the UK have gone out of business since the start of September. These now-defunct suppliers were ultimately beaten by rising…
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Kia’s EV6 Is One Fine Tech-Boosted Ride
The Korean company’s superb new electric flagship gets so much right it’s almost a shame to point out the few missteps. Source
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This Amazon scam could trick even the most savvy shoppers
Cybercriminal groups are launching new scams designed to capitalize on shopping fever ahead of Black Friday and the holiday season, researchers have warned. In a blog post, researchers from security firm Avanan described one such campaign, first launched last month, in which fraudsters spoofed Amazon order notification emails. The objective…
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Automattic takes WordPress security company WPScan under its wing
Automattic’s Jetpack has announced that it will acquire the popular WordPress vulnerability database WPScan for an undisclosed sum. Although WPScan started out as a simple Ruby script to help identify vulnerabilities in self-hosted WordPress sites back in 2011, over the years its database has become a security tool used across…
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The best early Black Friday deals you can get right now
Black Friday officially starts on November 26th, however, we’re already starting to see significant discounts on some of this year’s most popular pieces of tech. Starting in October, some retailers — including Amazon, Best Buy, Target, and Walmart — began lowering prices on goods ranging from Apple’s AirPods to LG’s…
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Microsoft Teams is finally getting the update you’ve all been waiting for
Working together with others outside your organization in Microsoft Teams will soon be possible thanks to a new update to Microsoft’s online collaboration tool. Workgroups often extend beyond one’s organization with employees connecting with multiple external stakeholders including customers, vendors and partners. However, up until now, users had to rely…
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