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17  avril     20h25
The stunning Windows 13 -- yes, 13 -- is the Microsoft operating system we want
Wayne Williams    Microsoft plans to phase out support for Windows soon unless you pay, of course , leaving users with the option to either upgrade to Windows or wait for the anticipated successor, likely to be Windows . Although Microsoft hasn’t officially announced that next gen operating system yet, it...
    17h12
Microsoft tries to calm fears after Edge update also appeared to install Copilot in Windows Server
Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    Microsoft caused concern when it released an update to its Edge browser. Despite having decided not to add its AI powered assistant Copilot to Windows Server because of complaints from admins, users were upset to find that Copilot suddenly appeared in the list of installed apps for Windows...
    14h44
MenteeBot is an AI-powered humanoid robot coming to your home and workplace in 2025
Wayne Williams    Mentee Robotics has pulled back the curtain on MenteeBot, a personalized humanoid robot that fully integrates AI across all operational aspects. Founded in by AI experts, Mentee Robotics has been working quietly behind the scenes for the past two years. The company’s prototype humanoid robot...
    14h22
CISOs not changing priorities in response to AI threats
Ian Barker    A new report by ClubCISO in collaboration with Telstra Purple finds that despite significant concerns around the impact of AI cyberattacks, many organizations have not seen their priorities or investment plans change. Of CISOs surveyed percent rate the severity of the threat posed to their...
    13h50
80 percent of companies don’t have sufficient cyber insurance
Ian Barker    According to a new report, percent of insured companies that have suffered a data breach didn’t have sufficient coverage for the incident. The study, from cybersecurity optimization platform CYE, finds the average coverage gap is percent, which means that more than percent of the incident...
    13h26
Get ’Windows Server 2022 & PowerShell All-in-One For Dummies’ (worth 30) for FREE
Wayne Williams    Looking for a little help installing, configuring, securing, or running a network running Windows Server Windows Server PowerShell All in One For Dummies delivers a thorough guide to network administration in a single, convenient book. Whether you need to start from scratch and install...
    13h17
Cybercriminals take aim at ERP apps
Ian Barker    Many enterprises rely on some sort of ERP application for their business operations and decision making. The vast majority of large organizations use ERP applications from leading vendors like SAP and Oracle. New research from threat data and intelligence leader Flashpoint and ERP cybersecurity and...
    09h26
Google Drive finally gets dark mode on the web
Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    It has been an extraordinarily long time coming, but Google has finally decided to flip the switch on dark mode for Drive on the web. Much like AI is at the moment, the spread of a dark mode option for apps and websites was something of a cultural and technological phenomenon a few years ago. Quite...
    08h58
Biometric bias and how to prevent it [Q&A]
Ian Barker    As we move away from passwords to other forms of authentication, there’s increasing reliance being placed on technologies like biometrics. But there’s growing evidence that this technology could be flawed, with facial recognition exhibiting higher error rates for those with darker skin for example....
    07h37
Microsoft issues reminder about end of support for Office 2016 and Office 2019
Sofia Elizabella WyciÅ›lik-Wilson    For anyone who is using Office or Office , there is just months of support remaining. Microsoft has reminded users about the October date for end of support and warned that this could leave individuals and organizations exposed to security issues. Also affected are Exchange Server...
    00h32
Marshall unveils Major V and Minor IV headphones
Brian Fagioli    Marshall has introduced two new products in its audio lineup: the Major V on ear headphones and the Minor IV true wireless earbuds. Both models promise enhancements in sound quality, battery life, and durability. According to Martin Wennberg, Product Manager at Marshall, the new Major V builds on...
    00h14
KeyBudz launches HyperFoam ear tips for Apple AirPods Pro
Brian Fagioli    KeyBudz, a maker of accessories for AirPods, has just improved the auditory experience of Apple’s Pro earbuds with its latest release the HyperFoam ear tips. These ear tips are not just another accessory; they promise unparalleled comfort and acoustic performance. The standout feature of the...
16  avril     21h25
AMD Ryzen PRO processors will boost Windows 11 business PCs with cutting-edge AI and security features
Brian Fagioli    Nvidia may be the AI focused darling of the technology world nowadays, but that doesn’t mean we should forget about good ol’ AMD. In fact, today, AMD announced the launch of its latest Ryzen PRO and Series processors designed for commercial mobile and desktop AI PCs. The Ryzen PRO ...
    18h35
8 steps to secure your business during employee offboarding
Craig Davies    Imagine this: every year, up to employees leave your person company. Within a half decade, you could be replacing your entire workforce. That’s the reality facing businesses today, with the average employee turnover rate for U.S. businesses reaching . percent, Canada at . percent, and...
    18h17
Microsoft is modernizing the workplace -- but where does Copilot fit in?
Chuck Salvo    Whether it’s the company’s commitment to the cloud, to developing its Office suite or being a lead player in the artificial intelligence AI revolution, Microsoft remains the top provider of enterprise workplace tools. Despite no shortage of competition, Microsoft passed Apple earlier this year as...
    18h03
The AI advantage: Navigating the future of procurement with Generative AI
Vishal Patel    Generative AI Gen AI is no doubt the new white hot technology, with tremendous potential for transforming Source to Pay processes. In fact, AI can deliver cost savings of up to percent according to research by Oxford College of Procurement Supply. With its widespread adoption and...
    16h04
Plugable launches new premium cables
Brian Fagioli    Plugable has just launched four new cables that promise to solve the universal problem of incompatible and unreliable charging cords. These products, distinguishable by their signature Plugable green band and a clearly listed set of capabilities, are designed to reliably perform everything from...
    14h24
Election year gives rise to global supply chain cyberthreats
Ian Barker    This year sees elections around the world, affecting around half the global population, with voters in the US, Mexico, India, Taiwan, Indonesia, the UK and other places all heading to the polls. A new report from Everstream Analytics looks at how these elections will create new supply chain risks...
    13h52
Surfshark finally launches VPN app for Apple TV
Brian Fagioli    Following many requests from users, Surfshark has finally launched a VPN app specifically for Apple TV This new app enhances user privacy by encrypting internet traffic and masking IP addresses, thereby shielding users from invasive online tracking and targeted advertising. Surfshark’s new...
    13h31
Over half of CISOs expect frozen or lower budgets in 2024
Ian Barker    A new State of Pentesting report from Pentera shows that percent of organizations surveyed have decreasing or stagnating cybersecurity budgets, requiring CISOs to do more with less. This compares to last year when percent of organizations surveyed expected to raise their IT security budgets....