Month: March 2023
How data centers at public pools can keep swimmers warm
Installing a mini data center could become a more sustainable way to heat public swimming pools in the UK. One data center, which is roughly the size of a laundry machine, has already been installed underneath a swimming pool in Devon County. Seven more similar setups are in the works…
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Oura is adding chronotypes to its smart ring, but without the cute animals
Over the past year, wearable makers have started adding sleep profiles, or chronotypes, associated with cute cartoon animals to help users better understand their circadian rhythms. For instance, Fitbit Premium users can discover whether their wonky sleep patterns mean they’re a giraffe or a tortoise, while Samsung Galaxy Watch owners…
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Apple’s second-gen Magic Trackpad hits its best price in months
Happy hump day, readers! We’ve got a few good deals today to help you power through the midweek slump. First up, Apple’s white Magic Trackpad is on sale for $103.99 ($25 off) at Amazon and Target, which is the best discount we’ve seen this year. The trackpad offers a wide…
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You can now ‘enhance’ your LinkedIn Profile with AI-written ‘suggestions’
LinkedIn is the latest platform to hop on the generative AI bandwagon. The company is adding AI-powered “writing suggestions” and job descriptions to its service as it looks for new ways to infuse AI into its platform. The writing suggestions are meant to make it easier to fill out key…
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A cyberspy outfit is attacking high-level targets in the EU
Threat actor YoroTrooper has compromised the accounts of critical EU healthcare agencies, a number of embassies, and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). A report (opens in new tab) from Cisco Talos (via BleepingComputer (opens in new tab)) has revealed that vast quantities of data, such as credentials, cookies, and…
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The SVB collapse is being exploited by scammers
The collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), which has rocked the financial world, is now inevitably being exploited by cybercriminals. Threat actors are clamoring to gain from the downfall, with fake domains being registered resembling SVB, phishing pages created and attacks on business email addresses. The aim is to…
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