New AI-driven features set to help security remediation efforts
Security teams today are overwhelmed by fragmented data, inconsistent tagging, and the manual burden of translating findings into fixes.
A new release of the Seemplicity platform introduces an AI Insights feature along with Detailed Remediation Steps, and Smart Tagging and Scoping, three new capabilities that use AI to solve some of the most painful and time-consuming cybersecurity tasks.
Mercury is in retrograde, so yes, your phone is probably acting weird
If your texts aren’t sending, your email’s gone missing, or your phone’s just feeling extra cursed lately, no, you’re not imagining it -- Mercury is officially in retrograde. From July 17 through August 11, the universe is (allegedly) hitting shuffle on communication and tech, and yes, we’re all invited.
Mercury retrograde is an optical illusion that happens a few times a year when Mercury appears to move backward in the sky from our point of view on Earth. In astronomy, it’s just the result of how Mercury orbits the Sun faster than Earth does, but in astrology, it’s a whole different story.
AI moves from optional to essential in cybersecurity, according to new findings
A new report from Abnormal AI shows cybersecurity leaders and frontline analysts agree that artificial intelligence is now central to the future of the security operations center (SOC).
The report, titled Human-Centered AI: Redefining the Modern SOC, is based on a survey of nearly 500 professionals across the United States and United Kingdom and reveals that every respondent sees AI as the top business priority for the SOC.
Apple retail lands in Saudi Arabia -- online first, with physical stores coming later
Apple has officially launched its Apple Store online and Apple Store app in Saudi Arabia, marking the tech giant’s first direct retail presence in the Kingdom.
This expansion introduces personalized shopping, product support, and Arabic-language service for customers right across the country.
The Windows 11 transfer tool is not as impressive as Microsoft made out
So keen is Microsoft for everyone to embrace Windows 11 that it has gone as far as developing a dedicated tool to simplify the process of getting a new PC. The company has not said as much, but the data transfer tool is a clear acknowledgement of the fact that when Windows 10 support end later this year, a large proportion of users will not be able to upgrade their current system to Windows 11 because of not meeting hardware requirements.
Which means there are going to be a lot of new PCs sold from this point forward, and Microsoft has made much of being there to hold the hands of those who fear losing data as they migrate to a new computer. But it seems that the transfer tool is not as impressive as has been suggested thus far.
Saying no to Windows 11 just got easier -- Operese automatically transfers your Windows 10 files and settings to Linux
Microsoft is ending support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leaving over 200 million devices unable to upgrade to Windows 11.
While some users may be considering buying a new computer or paying for extended support, one student developer is offering another path: switching to Linux with the help of a free migration tool called Operese.
Microsoft tests unifying gaming libraries across devices
Microsoft has new options for gamers signed up to the Xbox Insider program looking for more from their gaming libraries. In addition to a cross-device play history that can be accessed from Windows and Xbox, there is also a significant update to the Xbox PC app.
Following an earlier library update, Microsoft says that it remains committed to making it “the go-to destination for your games” by adding cloud-playable console titles to the Xbox PC app.
Microsoft will use snooping telemetry to help speed up Windows 11
Windows 11 users have something of a strained relationship with telemetry, with many people viewing Microsoft’s collection of data as invasive. This has not stopped the company from gathering more and more information from users, and in the most recent Insider builds of the operating system, things are being taken up a notch.
This time around, telemetry is not only optional, but its collection is for a good cause, one that just about everyone can get onside with – improving performance. In short, Microsoft is looking to speed up Windows 11.
MSPs put aside dedicated funds for ransomware payments
According to a new report 45 percent of MSPs admit to having a dedicated pool of money set aside for ransomware payments. This is despite increasing pressure from insurers and global governments to avoid paying ransoms to stop fueling criminal enterprises and encourage proactive resilience.
The findings, from cyber risk specialist CyberSmart, also show that 36 percent opt to protect themselves with cyber insurance instead. Worryingly though, 11 percent of MSPs say they have no dedicated budget for ransomware payments or cyber insurance, in many cases leaving them without a contingency plan.
WhatsApp is ditching its native Windows app for a crappy web wrapper
There is some disappointing news for WhatsApp users who like to work with the desktop app. In what appears to be part of a streamlining process, Meta is dropping the UWP app in favor of a web wrapper.
There are advantages and disadvantages to this, but few people who have compared the native Windows app with the web-based version off WhatsApp can have failed to notice the performance difference. The WhatsApp UWP app has always been snappier, more responsive, and used fewer resources, so in some ways it feels like a backwards step to switch to a web wrapper.
Organizations embrace AI but lack proper governance over development
According to new research 93 percent of firms in the UK today use AI in some capacity, but most lack the frameworks to manage its risks and don’t integrate AI governance into their software development processes.
The study from Trustmarque shows only seven percent have fully embedded governance frameworks to manage AI risks. In addition a mere four percent consider their technology infrastructure fully AI-ready, and just eight percent have integrated AI governance into their software development lifecycle.
PDFgear launches free AI scanner app with no ads or limits -- download it now!
PDFgear has released PDFgear Scan, a free mobile app that turns paper documents into clean, editable digital files in seconds.
Launched today, it combines scanning, OCR, and AI tools without any ads, paywalls, or usage caps, making it one of the most accessible scanner apps available.
The impact of AI -- how to maximize value and minimize risk [Q&A]
Tech stacks and software landscapes are becoming ever more complex and are only made more so by the arrival of AI.
We spoke to David Gardiner, executive vice president and general manager at Tricentis, to discuss to discuss how AI is changing roles in development and testing as well as how companies can maximize the value of AI while mitigating the many risks.
Industrial Wi-Fi 7 will fail without smart planning and investment
Wi-Fi 7 is beginning to roll out across enterprise networks, promising better speed, lower latency, and increased capacity.
IDS-INDATA warns if industrial environment deployments focus only on access point upgrades, they are likely to face serious problems. The benefits of Wi-Fi 7 may never be fully realized without proper design, power planning, and infrastructure upgrades.
Microsoft makes it easy to play Windows 11 audio through multiple devices
If you have ever wanted to output sound from Windows 11 to more than one set of speakers, you will be aware that it can be tricky. Yes, you can splice together cables, use various adaptors or fiddle with a confusing selection of settings – but it is not a quick and easy task by any means.
But this looks set to change. While some might think that using more than one set of speakers at a time is something of a niche thing, enough Windows 11 users appear to want it for Microsoft to start working on a way to achieve this simply.
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