Enterprises take cautious approach to security spending
Nearly two-thirds of CISOs report increasing budgets this year, with average growth rising from six percent in 2023 to eight percent this year, but this is only about half of growth rates in 2021 (16 percent) and 2022 (17 percent).
A study from IANS Research and Artico Search shows that a quarter of CISOs are experiencing flat budgets while 12 percent face declines.
UK public worried about over reliance on IT following CrowdStrike problems
Following the July 2024 CrowdStrike IT outages, over 78 percent of people in the UK now worry about the heavy reliance of global organizations on IT systems and software providers.
A new survey of 2,000 UK adults by One Poll for Nineteen Group, organizers of the International Cyber Expo shows that 44 percent of respondents were in some way impacted by the outages. 18 percent were affected themselves and 26 percent knew someone who was.
Shohei Ohtani hits home run as new face of Beats by Dre
Beats by Dr. Dre (Beats) has officially named Major League Baseball and Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani as its newest brand ambassador. This partnership brings Ohtani into the spotlight alongside other global sports icons like LeBron James and Lionel Messi, who have also represented the brand.
“As a Beats ambassador, I am truly honored to work with such incredible athletes such as Lebron James and Lionel Messi,” said Ohtani. “I am excited at the new opportunities this partnership will bring.”
Duracell boosts portable power lineup with new charging solutions
Duracell has expanded its portable power lineup with new products designed to meet a variety of charging needs, both at home and on the go. The latest releases include the M100 Portable Charging Hub, the G-Series Portable Power Stations, and the M-Solar Panel, providing versatile solutions for modern power demands.
The M100 Portable Charging Hub offers a lightweight and compact design, weighing just over one pound. It features a magnetic, tiltable lid that lets users charge their phones at an ideal angle for hands-free use, whether for video calls or watching content. A second wireless charging platform underneath allows users to charge two devices simultaneously. This hub brings the same power and design as Duracell’s previous models, the M150 and M250 Portable Charging Hubs. The M100 will retail for $99.00, with a recharge time of about three hours.
Acer expands AI-powered laptops, gaming desktops, monitors, and handhelds with Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm power
Acer is taking its Swift series of laptops to new heights with the introduction of AI-powered models, designed to meet the needs of both professionals and consumers. These latest laptops not only offer impressive performance and efficiency but also come with enhanced AI capabilities thanks to powerful Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm processors.
Acer has also made notable updates to its gaming lineup, including the Predator Orion 7000 desktop, Nitro V gaming laptops, and various monitors.
AIWA launches retro-inspired Exos-10 speaker with 200W power
AIWA has unveiled its latest audio product, the Exos-10, an upgrade to the Exos-9. With its sleek, retro-inspired design, the Exos-10 pays homage to classic Hi-Fi boomboxes, blending nostalgia with modern technology to create a premium listening experience.
The new model boasts improved features, offering audiophiles a 200W/RMS output, two auxiliary bass radiators, and two high-fidelity tweeters. The speaker's drivers are powered by AIWA's patented Balanced Mode Radiator (BMR) technology, ensuring a dynamic audio profile that spans from deep bass to crisp treble.
Dell and Red Hat collaborate to bring Linux AI workloads to PowerEdge servers
Dell Technologies and Red Hat have announced a partnership to enhance open-source AI workloads by bringing Red Hat Enterprise Linux AI (RHEL AI) to Dell PowerEdge servers. This collaboration positions RHEL AI as a preferred platform for deploying AI applications on Dell’s PowerEdge R760xa servers.
RHEL AI, designed as an AI-optimized operating system, aims to help organizations more easily develop, test, and run large language models (LLMs) for enterprise applications. By validating RHEL AI for AI workloads on Dell hardware, this partnership seeks to simplify the implementation of AI strategies while scaling IT infrastructure.
ExpressVPN releases app for ARM-based Microsoft Windows 11 Copilot+ PCs
ExpressVPN has launched a new version of its app designed to work with Microsoft’s ARM-based Copilot+ laptops. These devices, powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips, focus on artificial intelligence capabilities while maintaining efficient battery usage. With this update, ExpressVPN becomes one of the first major VPN providers to offer support for the AI-driven Copilot+ PCs.
When the Copilot+ devices were first introduced, many popular VPN applications, including ExpressVPN, were not available for the ARM-based systems. Now, ExpressVPN has made its ARM application available for download, allowing users of Microsoft’s AI-enhanced laptops to access VPN protection.
Bitdefender launches new protection solution for YouTubers
Attacks on content creators and online influencers have surged alongside the growing accessibility of deepfake technologies, posing a significant threat.
To combat these threats Bitdefender is launching a new Security for Creators package that safeguards content channels and social media accounts from takeovers and supports Windows, Mac, Android, and iOS.
Google AI brings the heat to fight scorching urban temperatures
With 2024 expected to exceed 2023 as the hottest year on record, rising temperatures continue to affect urban areas disproportionately. Urban heat islands -- locations where infrastructure such as buildings and roads trap and radiate heat -- experience temperature increases at twice the global average. This poses a particular risk to vulnerable populations, including older adults, children, and people with chronic health issues. From 2017 to 2021, heat-related deaths among those aged 65 and older increased by roughly 85 percent.
Google Research is working on AI-driven solutions to address this issue. The company's new Heat Resilience tool uses artificial intelligence to analyze satellite and aerial imagery, helping cities estimate the impact of cooling strategies such as tree planting and installing reflective surfaces like cool roofs.
Microsoft set to launch Surface Pro 10, Pro 11, and Laptop 7 -- AI-powered devices for business
Microsoft has announced the release of its latest Surface devices aimed specifically at business customers. The new lineup, which includes the Surface Pro 10 with 5G, Surface Pro 11th Edition, and Surface Laptop 7th Edition, is set to be available later this month. These devices are designed to boost productivity and foster innovation within business environments, using advanced AI technology powered by a Neural Processing Unit (NPU).
To cater to the diverse needs of its business customers, Microsoft is offering a choice between Intel Core Ultra processors and Snapdragon X Elite and Plus processors across its Surface Pro and Surface Laptop models. This allows businesses the flexibility to select the processing power that best suits their specific requirements.
How IT leaders can address online privacy risks [Q&A]
Enterprises are facing a rapidly changing privacy landscape, in which some laws contradict each other, while struggling to reduce costs and gain visibility into their privacy risks.
Indeed there’s been a recent increase in lawsuits against companies for online privacy violations that is putting significant strain on C-level executives and they're looking to their IT leaders to address all of this risk with technology.
Why enterprises need real-time visibility of their invisible threats
It's not what you know, it's what you don’t know that bites you. Cyber attacks, internal rogue employees, and general operational missteps are a constant at enterprises. The cost, both financially and human operationally, impacts morale and budgets.
Many enterprises think they have what they need to defend their attack surfaces, except for one thing: a clear view of ALL the assets that make up that attack surface -- devices, users, applications and vulnerabilities. Too many security teams are trying to protect expanding and increasingly complex infrastructures without knowing all their risk exposures.
Launch multiple apps at once with the new Workspaces module in Microsoft PowerToys v0.84.0
The time has come for PowerToys users to celebrate not just the release of a new version of the utility collection, but the addition of a new module. As previewed recently, there is now a new tool called PowerToys Workspaces that can be used to launch multiple apps from a single shortcut.
But more than just making it possible to launch a number of apps simultaneously, PowerToys Workspaces allows for these apps to be launched in saved layout and with configurations. Workspaces is by far the highlight of the newly released PowerToys v0.84.0, but there is plenty more in this update as well.
New Microsoft Windows 11 feature lets you use your Xbox controller as a keyboard
Microsoft has rolled out a new feature in the latest Windows 11 Beta channel build, adding a Gamepad keyboard layout for the on-screen keyboard that supports Xbox controllers. This new layout allows users to navigate and type using their Xbox controllers, incorporating button accelerators for certain functions. For example, the X button functions as a backspace, and the Y button serves as the spacebar.
In addition to the button accelerators, the keyboard keys in this layout have been vertically aligned to enhance navigation patterns when using a controller. This design aims to make it easier for users to move through the keys efficiently with a gamepad.
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