Month: March 2024
Volkswagen ID.7 review: a superior EV that happens to be a sedan
SUVs dominate the American landscape. They make up roughly half of all vehicles sold. So, when Volkswagen wanted to begin their post-Dieselgate EV assault on the US, it makes sense that they started with the ID.4. As SUVs go, it’s on the small side, but an SUV it is nevertheless. And…
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Netflix’s The Beautiful Game trailer looks like a feel-good winner
For over two decades now, the Homeless World Cup has been a powerful force in the battle against homelessness: more than 1.2 million people have participated in the tournament, representing nearly 70 different countries, and it’s had a life-changing impact on many. And it looks like upcoming Netflix move The…
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Google is blocking RCS on rooted Android devices
Google is cracking down on rooted Android devices, blocking multiple people from using the RCS message feature in Google Messages. Users with rooted phones — a process that unlocks privileged access to the Android operating system, like jailbreaking iPhones — have made several reports on the Google Messages support page,…
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The Morning After: Your cheap video doorbell may have serious security issues
Video doorbells manufactured by a Chinese company called Eken, sold under different brands for around $30 each, have serious security issues, according to Consumer Reports. These doorbell cameras are sold on Walmart, Sears and even with an Amazon Choice badge on Amazon. As is often the case with basic technology…
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Microsoft launches Copilot for finance teams – including some nifty new Excel tools data nerds will love
A new Microsoft Copilot launch is looking to bring the benefits of generative AI tools to finance teams, helping them boost productivity and efficiency across the board. Microsoft says the niftily-named Copilot for Finance will help finance teams do away with monotonous and time-consuming manual tasks, letting them focus on…
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Nearly half of businesses are tracking their remote workers — but apparently it’s for your own good
New research has found that nearly half of enterprises (44%) are tracking their employees’ home working hours, with an additional third (33%) making plans to do so in the future. Obligations to meet employee wellbeing regulations mean that 65% of businesses are having their workers install IoT devices to monitor…
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