Month: December 2022
Your iPhone And iPad Have An Awesome New Security Feature. Here’s Why You Need To Turn It On Now.
On Tuesday, Apple launched iOS16.2, a new version of the software that runs your iPhone and iPad. One of the most important features in the update is a tiny switch that makes data that you back up in iCloud a lot more secure. The new feature, which Apple calls Advanced…
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In the wake of ChatGPT, Google is worried it’s behind the times
Audio player loading… In a recent all-hands meeting, Google employees wondered aloud whether OpenAI’s latest chatbot ChatGPT is beating the company to the punch for dominance in the artificial intelligence (AI) field. As reported by CNBC (opens in new tab) (which did not disclose a source), one employee question referred…
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The golden age of the streaming wars has ended
It’s over. For the last half-decade, we’ve enjoyed a golden age in entertainment. The rise of the streaming service has brought more TV and film into our homes than ever before. It’s been a joy — and sometimes a chore — to keep up with every new offering Netflix, HBO…
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Building a hardware fleet that will stand the test of time
Audio player loading… Businesses have become more reliant on their IT hardware every year, as their activities go through increasing digital transformation. The move towards hybrid working during the pandemic has further accentuated the importance of computing to economic success. But while small- and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have been swept…
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Verizon’s Plus Play hub for digital subscriptions comes with a free year of Netflix
Verizon’s launching the beta of its Plus Play service and is offering a year-long subscription to Netflix’s $19.99 per month premium plan to those who sign up. That adds up to savings of about $240, but as is the case with many Verizon products, there’s a catch: you’ll have to…
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FBI cyberthreat sharing portal has member data stolen
Audio player loading… An FBI cybersecurity portal has been hacked, with contact information on thousands of its members leaked on an illicit cybercriminal forum. More than 80,000 users on the InfraGard portal are thought to have now had their contact information leaked, with hackers messaging members directly under an account…
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