WhatsApp now lets you hide your IP address, but there are a couple of catches
In a sea of messaging apps, WhatsApp remains one of the most widely used, its popularity buoyed by end-to-end encryption. Meta has now added a new feature aimed at "those who are particularly privacy-conscious".
There is a new option to protect your IP address by hiding it from other WhatsApp users during calls. This is important as IP addresses can reveal quite a lot, including location. While the new call relaying privacy measures are likely to be welcomed, there are a couple of significant caveats to keep in mind.
Organizations plan to use more AI in the next few years
A new survey from Snow Software reveals that 72 percent of IT leaders believe their organization will be using more AI in the next two to three years.
The poll of 800 IT leaders from the United States, United Kingdom, Germany and Australia set out to assess how IT decision makers' priorities have shifted over the past 12 months and outline their top areas of focus as they head into the new year.
Microsoft to stop giving users Tips for Windows 11
Microsoft is far from being a stranger to killing off features in Windows, and this even holds true for the latest version of the operating system, Windows 11. It is usually the case that things that are removed are old, broken, or pose a security risk -- such as recently removed services like WebDAV -- but not always.
The latest victim of Microsoft's deprecation drive is the Tips app that has been used for years to provide users with helpful information and advice about getting the best from Windows.
Microsoft looks likely to bring AI assistant Copilot to Windows 10
Windows Copilot has been available to users of Windows 11 for a little while now, as Microsoft continues its march into the world of artificial intelligence. Now it seems that the company is looking bring the AI-powered assistant to Windows 10 as well.
This is, in some regards, a little surprising -- particularly given the age of Windows 10. But there are still over a billion Windows 10 users out there, so it makes a lot of sense for Microsoft to tap into this to extend the userbase for Copilot.
Taylor Swift is Apple Music 2023 Artist of the Year
Apple Music has crowned Taylor Swift as Artist of the Year for 2023, a testament to her unwavering popularity and the sheer volume of her streaming success. With a record-setting 65 songs on Apple Music's Global Daily Top 100 within just ten months, Swift's reach has proven more expansive than ever. Her heartfelt gratitude to fans underscores the symbiotic relationship that has fueled her stratospheric rise this year.
The significance of Swift's achievement is not just in the digital streams but also in the cultural moments she's created: from concert euphoria to the rebirth of older tracks as chart-toppers. The "Eras Tour" alone saw a 61 percent global increase in Swift's streams, solidifying her as a live performance powerhouse.
Five tips to inform your AI and data science strategy and maximize your investments
Data science and AI leaders are rushing to accelerate new technology adoption. According to Forrester, generative AI alone will see an average annual growth rate of 36 percent for the next seven years, taking 55 percent of the AI software market. The analyst firm also estimates that by 2030, $79 billion will be spent annually on specialized generative AI applications and $42 billion will be spent annually on generalized generative AI use cases.
Even if Forrester is off by a few billion dollars, moving fast is still critical to achieving success, but so is having an optimal AI strategy. Leaders must ensure that practitioners have the technology they need to innovate. At the same time, they must ensure innovation does not exceed budgets or introduce new risks.
Enterprises struggle with a changing security and compliance landscape
A new report from Vanta shows 67 percent of businesses say they need to improve security and compliance measures with 24 percent rating their organization's security and compliance strategy as reactive.
The expansion of attack surfaces in a post-pandemic hybrid world, combined with shrinking teams and budgets and the rapid rise of generative AI, are fueling an urgent need for companies to improve, and prove, their security posture.
Who's responsible for securing the software supply chain?
A new poll of over 500 security decision makers and developers shows a disconnect and even some distrust between CISOs and developers relating to how security-conscious each department is within the organization and what their roles are.
The Harris Poll conducted for Chainguard finds a majority of both developers and CISOs view software supply chain security as a top priority in their roles (70 percent and 52 percent respectively).
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How the .ai domain is benefiting cybercriminals (and a small Caribbean island)
Given all the interest in AI at the moment it's no surprise that cybercriminals are keen to cash in with a rise in AI themed attacks.
One way of doing this is with a .ai domain name. An unexpected beneficiary of this is the British Overseas Territory of Anguilla which has .ai as its country code.
Google is using AI in Waze to deliver crash history alerts about dangerous roads
With so much focus on Google Maps as a navigation tool, it is easy to forget that Google also owns Waze and that this app is often home to far more exciting and useful features.
Demonstrating this, Google has just announced a new feature for Waze that is partly AI-powered, partly community driven; Crash History Alerts. This road safety feature is very much what it sounds like -- a warning system that lets users know about potentially dangerous, crash-prone roads based on historical data.
The rise of mobile app overlay attacks and how to defend against them [Q&A]
A major new threat has made its presence felt in the last few months. Cybercriminals have expanded the use of screen spoofing or overlay attacks from web applications to trusted mobile apps.
What’s more, the availability of as-a-service technology has lowered the threshold for attacks. We spoke to Dr. Klaus Schenk, SVP security and threat research at Verimatrix, to learn more about how these attacks work and what can be done to guard against them.
Google is making it easier to get the best prices and find discount codes
Google is introducing new tools in both Chrome and Google search that should help to make online shopping a little cheaper. With the holiday season just around the corner and shoppers eager to save money, the timing is ideal.
Chrome users are gaining access to a new feature that will seek out discount codes much like services such as Honey. There is also a new section landing in search results that makes it easier to track down products that are on sale.
elementary OS 8 Linux distribution roadmap revealed
As someone who has kept a close eye on the evolution of Linux distributions, I find the development journey of elementary OS particularly fascinating. With the next major release, elementary OS 8, on the horizon, the anticipation within the Linux community is palpable, and for good reason. The developers have shared the planned roadmap for the operating system.
The roadmap for elementary OS 8, while not tied to a fixed release date, suggests a release window post-April 2024, following the Ubuntu 24.04 LTS launch. The elementary team's philosophy is quality over haste, which means they will release OS 8 only when it meets their stringent standards. This meticulous approach is what endears users to elementary OS, as it often translates to a polished and stable computing experience.
NETGEAR launches MS108TUP 8-Port Multi-Gigabit (2.5G) Ethernet Ultra60 PoE++ Smart Switch
NETGEAR has broadened its product offerings tailored to small and mid-sized businesses with the introduction of the MS108TUP Smart Switch. The MS108TUP stands out with its Multi-Gigabit (2.5G) Ethernet ports and PoE++ support, ensuring that various devices operate at optimal performance levels without a hitch.
The MS108TUP joins forces with other NETGEAR products such as the PR60X Pro Router and the Pro WiFi Access Points. Managed via the Insight cloud platform, this lineup facilitates a cohesive network ecosystem that’s both scalable and user-friendly, particularly for businesses lacking on-site IT support.
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