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An Update on the Fourth Industrial Revolution 2021-03-01 07:00:00We are in the midst of what many are calling the Fourth Industrial Revolution. This is a time of disruption, massive change, opportunities, and signif

Successful Phishers Make Slim Gains in 2020 2021-02-24 13:25:47Catastrophic events, like a pandemic, coupled with hasty technological change such as many people forced to work from home immediately, have been a ri

Lessons Learned From the SolarWinds Supply Chain Hack 2021-02-23 18:10:15In a recent Linux Foundation blog post titled "Preventing Supply Chain Attacks like SolarWinds," the foundation's Director of Open Source Supply Ch

Silver Sparrow Malware Hatched on 30,000 Macs 2021-02-23 07:00:00Nearly 30,000 Macs have been infected with a new malware strain. Discovered by researchers at Red Canary, the malware has been sitting on it hosts wai

It's Time to Consider 3D Printed Homes 2021-02-22 07:00:00This emerging building method is far less wasteful, far faster, and far cheaper to build much sturdier homes. The only real downside is that the skill

Researchers Repurpose Drugs to Fight COVID in Elderly 2021-02-18 12:41:22Researchers have discovered a way to identify existing drugs that can be potentially repurposed to fight COVID-19 in the elderly. The researchers said

How Biometric Authentication Methods Will Revamp the Commerce 2021-02-17 08:00:00As they become more prominent, consumers will enjoy shopping experiences that no longer rely on payments from a piece of plastic with a four-digit pin

A New Twist to Virtual Desktop Cloud Computing 2021-02-16 10:00:00Desktop as a Service provider Shells offers a new component to virtual cloud computing. It brings Linux distros and Windows 10 to any computer, mobile

The Future of Cybersecurity in 2021 and Beyond 2021-02-16 08:00:00Cybersecurity experts predict that in 2021 there will be a cyberattack incident every 11 seconds. This is nearly twice what it was in 2019, and four t

The Evolving Future of the Office 2021-02-15 07:00:00I participated in a group analyst event several weeks ago about companies converting their offices into collections of meeting rooms. We couldn't pic

Wearable Device Aims to Diminish Distractions, Sharpen Focus 2021-02-11 07:00:00Foci is a "Focus Wearable" device by U.K.-based company Tinylogics that combines cognitive biometrics with artificial intelligence and machine learn

Hacker Attempts to Poison Florida City's Water Supply 2021-02-10 07:06:00A cyber intruder broke into the computer network of the water treatment system of Oldsmar, Fla. and attempted to poison it with lye. News of the attac

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GPU sales spike by 20 percent, fueled by 2021-03-05 15:22:00GPU sales grew an astounding 20 percent at the end of 2020, spurred by pandemic-induced gaming, a new mining craze, and huge demand for laptops, accor

How to see how much memory is in 2021-03-05 11:30:00How much memory is in your computer, and how fast is it? It’s an important thing to know. Having too little memory in your PC can result in perf

AceVPN.com Ultimate review: No desktop app, but that's 2021-03-05 10:04:00AceVPN.com in brief: P2P allowed: Yes (Ultimate plan only) Business location: United States (unconfirmed) Number of servers: Unknown Number

How do I get a PC for cheap? 2021-03-05 06:30:00Q: How can I get a PC for cheap?A: The best times to buy a new PC for cheap are during major sale events like Black Friday, Prime Day, and back-to-sch

Netatmo Smart Video Doorbell review: Posh design, privacy, 2021-03-05 06:00:00You’ll also get partial HomeKit support, but some other features are missing from this premium-priced smart home device.

How to avoid going over your broadband data 2021-03-05 06:00:00Managing broadband data caps can be aggravating, frustrating, and—if you go over and incur a penalty—expensive. But there's hope: You can

Tronsmart Mega Pro Bluetooth speaker review: Big bass, 2021-03-05 06:00:00This powerful Bluetooth speaker isn't much to look at it, but it delivers a knock-out performance.

Sonos will show off new audio hardware on 2021-03-04 14:46:00A new, smaller Move speaker could become a reality at an upcoming Sonos product event.

Vertical tabs arrive in Microsoft Edge 2021-03-04 13:48:00Microsoft Edge is finally getting vertical tabs, a feature that was promised a year ago. Announced Thursday, the rollout also includes a History featu

An Amazon Alexa app is headed for the 2021-03-04 13:03:00Microsoft and Amazon have posted a "Coming Soon" sign for an official Amazon Alexa app for your Xbox.

The best SSDs of 2021 2021-03-04 11:14:00Switching to a solid-state drive is the best upgrade you can make for your PC. These wondrous devices obliterate long boot times, speed up how fast yo

Razer Book 13 review: A slick laptop with 2021-03-04 10:59:00The Razer Book 13 is a classic example of why you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.This is a gorgeous laptop to behold—a sharp-edged sl

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Robocalls tied to election misinformation see spike, report 2021-03-06 08:07:36In 2020, fraudsters targeting the U.S. presidential election launched scams and misinformation campaigns, Transaction Network Services said in its mos

Tom Cruise deepfakes on Tiktok point to more 2021-03-06 07:55:50A convincing deepfake of the actor is entertaining but has serious implications.

True or false: You shouldn’t charge your phone 2021-03-06 07:50:03Many tech myths are floating around, like more bars on your phone means better service.

4 ways to find anyone’s cell phone number 2021-03-06 07:43:43How many times a day do you get a call from a number you don’t recognize?

Amazon tweaks app icon after comparisons made to 2021-03-03 01:22:02Amazon has changed its new smartphone app logo after critics said the earlier incarnation was a dead ringer for Adolf Hitler.

Youngest, oldest are most vulnerable to scams: report 2021-02-27 11:40:23Those under 25 years old are the most vulnerable to fraud attacks, while the oldest age group stands to lose the most money, according to a new report

5 simple ways to speed up your smartphone 2021-02-27 11:15:09Long gone are the days of upgrading your phone every year, at least for most of us. It’s expensive and just plain overkill when today’s sm

How to stop junk text messages and spam 2021-02-27 11:05:42Think about just how many times a day your phone, computer, tablet, watch, and other gadgets buzz or ding. It gets annoying and distracting.

Chinese hackers used NSA code to attack American 2021-02-27 10:49:38A Chinese group "cloned" code stolen from the National Security Agency years before a security flaw was fixed, researchers said this week.

Facebook apologizes for 'mistake' in threatening to ban 2021-02-25 05:30:17Facebook has apologized after threatening to permanently ban an 81-year-old knitter who makes woolen pig dolls for hate speech violations involvi

Romance scams raked in hundreds of millions in 2021-02-20 10:00:06For the last three years more money has been lost to romance scams than any other fraud, reaching a record $304 million in 2020.

Ranked: Best browsers for privacy 2021-02-20 08:13:37A browser is your gateway to the web and the cybercriminals looking to take advantage of you.

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Apple releases important iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Watch 2021-03-08 18:27:45Apple has released a set of security updates for iPhones, iPads, and Macs, and Watches. There are no new features — but these are updates you wi

Max Q: Starship’s good landing (and less good 2021-03-08 18:20:32Max Q is a weekly newsletter from TechCrunch all about space. Sign up here to receive it weekly on Mondays in your inbox. Sometimes even the biggest s

Daily Crunch: PayPal acquires Curv 2021-03-08 18:17:34PayPal acquires a cryptocurrency startup, Apple discontinues the iMac Pro and McAfee sells its enterprise business. This is your Daily Crunch for Marc

Zapier buys no-code-focused Makerpad in its first acquisition 2021-03-08 16:45:36Zapier, a well-known no-code automation tool, has purchased Makerpad, a no-code education service and community. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

White-label voice assistants will win the battle for 2021-03-08 16:19:03The voice assistant that can personalize podcasts and help listeners search, sample and discover content through sharable bite-sized pieces will win t

Announcing the agenda for TC Early Stage — 2021-03-08 15:02:15As an early-stage founder, how do you identify the right investors? Or know how to hire the best possible team to set up your company for growth? Shou

From electric charging to supply chain management, InMotion 2021-03-08 14:34:40"Obviously, we venture beyond electrification into autonomous vehicles and connectivity. There will be a lot of value creation once OEMs are able to

Cosi raises €20M for its ‘full-stack’ approach to 2021-03-08 13:47:28Cosi Group, a Berlin-based startup offering an alternative to boutique hotels and managed short-stay apartments, is disclosing €20 million in new

Porter Road’s sustainable, whole animal butchery raises $10 2021-03-08 12:44:37In the nearly 10 years since it launched as a whole animal butchery out of a storefront in East Nashville, the founders of Porter Road have wanted to

Apple teams with Common Sense Media to curate 2021-03-08 12:38:40Apple announced this morning it’s teaming up with Common Sense Media to curate a selection of kid-friendly podcasts in the U.S. in light of what

Europe’s Android ‘choice’ screen keeps burying better options 2021-03-08 12:29:53It’s been over a year since Google begun auctioning slots for a search engine ‘choice’ screen on Android in Europe, following a majo

While eyeing a SPAC, Swedish autonomous EV company 2021-03-08 12:05:18Swedish autonomous electric vehicle startup Einride is aiming to continue the momentum sparked by partnerships with Oatly and Lidl by seeking addition

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The Switch-style Aya Neo handheld gaming PC is 2021-03-08 18:15:50

Verizon is once again giving you a reason 2021-03-08 17:58:37

How to block ad tracking on your iPhone 2021-03-08 17:05:33

Spice up your daily pandemic walk with these 2021-03-08 16:06:14

Microsoft Surface Laptop 4 will reportedly include both 2021-03-08 16:01:09

SpaceX moves to beam Starlink internet into trucks, 2021-03-08 15:50:53

The brands are at it again — Taco 2021-03-08 15:45:21

Microsoft was warned months ago — now, the 2021-03-08 15:40:16

Oprah’s Meghan and Harry interview exemplifies Paramount Plus’ 2021-03-08 15:28:24

Waymo simulated real-world crashes to prove its self-driving cars can prevent 2021-03-08 15:00:00

Oppo overtakes Huawei to lead Chinese smartphone market 2021-03-08 00:00:35

New trailers: Without Remorse, Thunder Force, and a 2021-03-07 17:59:23

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Community solar and storage secures a huge financing 2021-03-08 16:25:13 Boston-based Nexamp, Inc., a renewable energy generator and community solar provider, has closed a $440 million senior secured credit facility for a

Tesla Model S refresh spotted with potential third-row 2021-03-08 15:44:34 A group of fresh Tesla Model S vehicles with the new design refresh has been spotted at Fremont factory, and it looks like one of them might have thi

GM releases new Hummer EV electric pickup testing 2021-03-08 13:08:40 GM has released new footage of the GMC Hummer EV electric pickup’s winter testing, and it announced the unveiling of the SUV version of the ele

Green Deals: Sun Joe’s 2000PSI electric pressure washer 2021-03-08 13:07:24 Sun Joe via eBay Daily Deals is offering its 2000PSI Electric Pressure Washer (SPX2003) for $89.99 shipped in certified refurbished condition. Down f

Tesla is behind a secretive big battery project 2021-03-08 11:48:00 Tesla is apparently behind a somewhat secretive big battery project in Texas, a state in which people have been calling for improvements to the elect

EGEB: First major US offshore wind farm makes 2021-03-08 10:22:12 Proposed US offshore wind farm Vineyard Wind expects a favorable BOEM review today, leading to April approval. Clean energy accounted for 47% of Germ

Ariel Rider launches a $999 ‘no-BS commuter e-bike’ 2021-03-08 10:19:17 Ariel Rider is showing off its latest electric bicycle known as the Rideal. The e-bike was designed to be the perfect low-cost commuter e-bike that d

Porsche takes a bigger stake in electric hypercar 2021-03-08 09:50:46 Porsche announced that it made another investment in Rimac, a Croatia-based electric hypercar maker, and it now increases its stake in the company to

Tesla’s communications with DMV over Full Self-Driving are 2021-03-08 06:42:48 Tesla’s communications with DMV over the release of its Full Self-Driving Beta have been released through a freedom of information request. Som

Ola reveals first images of its upcoming 62 2021-03-08 04:52:52 Ola Electric is currently constructing a megafactory in India to produce its premier electric scooter model. Now we’re getting a first look at

Electric bicycle prices are rising, and it’s not 2021-03-07 05:51:17 Electric bicycle prices have followed a bit of a roller-coaster trajectory over the last few years. While there are still several great options for l

Elon Musk: Tesla to unveil updated Cybertruck next 2021-03-06 19:36:58 Elon Musk is teasing Tesla unveiling an updated version of the Cybertruck next quarter as the automaker is focusing on bringing the electric pickup t