Author: Zach_Wilson
The Morning After: Russia bans Apple devices for state officials
Russian authorities are banning government employees from using Apple devices for official state use, according to the Financial Times. As of Monday, the country’s trade ministry will prohibit the use of iPhones for all “work purposes.” Other agencies, including Russia’s telecommunications and mass media ministry, either have similar mandates already…
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Thousands of Docker container images could be leaking security secrets
Thousands of Docker Hub images were recently discovered holding sensitive information that could be used in a cyberattack. A report from RWTH Aachen University in Germany analyzed more than 330,000 Docker Hub images, as well as thousands of private registries. The results showed 8.5% of the material hosting sensitive data,…
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New EU regulations mean the Nintendo switch 2 will need a reusable battery
The new regulation passed by the European Union has ruled that all electronic devices will need to incorporate a user-replaceable battery by 2027. This means that some of the best handheld games consoles, such as the Nintendo Switch and the Steam Deck will need to incorporate batteries that can be…
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After 16 long years, Team Fortress 2 has beaten its own record for most players
The 16-year-old multiplayer FPS title Team Fortress 2 has beaten its own record for concurrent users after over a decade. Team Fortress 2 (TF2) is widely considered one of the best FPS games available. After 16 years, this sentiment has been proven right, as its concurrent users have just reached…
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Samsung prices its 27-inch 5K monitor at $1,599 — just like Apple’s Studio Display
The ViewFinity S9 uses the Smart Calibration feature controlled with smartphones, which is the first in the industry. Users can conveniently customize the screen for precise settings without expensive, complex calibration equipment whenever they want. Using the SmartThings app, users can choose to calibrate in Basic mode for a quick…
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Apple fans missing the 5K iMac will love Samsung’s new pro monitor
Today Samsung announced its refresh of 2022’s UHD ViewFinity S8, the 27-inch UHD Samsung ViewFinity S9 monitor. This model features an upgrade to a 5K (5,120 x 2,880) resolution which, according to Samsung, offers 50% more workspace than even the best 4K monitors and allows professionals to zoom in on…
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