Microsoft teams up with Barclays to offer reward-laden Xbox Mastercard
Microsoft has announced the Xbox Mastercard, the result of a partnership with Barclays. The card will launch in the continental United States, Alaska and Hawaii later this month, and has no annual fee,
Initially available exclusively to Xbox Insiders, the credit card will ultimately be made available to everyone in the US. Aside from the lack of annual fee, there are other incentives for getting an Xbox Mastercard; every purchase made with the card earns points that can then be spent on games and add-ons at xbox.com.
TUXEDO’s 3rd gen Linux-optimized Aura notebooks are powerful and affordable
As students start heading back to school, TUXEDO ushers in the third generation of their acclaimed Aura laptop line. These notebooks will provide high-quality Linux-optimized computing for the everyday user. Best of all, these computers are very affordable too.
Aura 14, the most compact of the series boasts an ultra-mobile, lightweight but durable partial aluminum frame. It's built to efficiently navigate everyday tasks, leveraging the strength of the Intel Core i5-1235U and its 2 performance and 8 efficiency cores. Users can select from a range of RAM options - 8, 16, 32, or even 64GB of speedy DDR4, complemented by an SSD that expands up to 4TB.
How machine learning safeguards organizations from modern cyber threats
2024 is fast approaching, and it seems likely that the new year heralds the same torrent of sophisticated malware, phishing, and ransomware attacks as 2023. Not only are these long-standing threats showing few signs of slowing down, but they're increasing by as much as 40 percent, with federal agencies and public sector services being the main targets.
Meanwhile, weak points like IoT and cloud vulnerabilities are making it tougher for cybersecurity pros to secure the wide attack surface that these edge devices create.
Generative AI washing: Avoid jumping the gun by laying the groundwork for successful adoption
Quite rightly, many businesses are excited about generative AI and the benefits it can bring. This year ChatGPT reported more than 100 million users, and the market value of generative AI is expected to grow year-on-year.
Currently, it makes sense that businesses want to get in on the act, but many are facing significant challenges navigating generative AI’s rapid emergence. There’s a risk of moving too quickly. It is difficult for businesses to confidently predict how beneficial generative AI will be. In some cases, it could even prove more of a hindrance than a help.
De-risk your business through regulatory resilience
Transatlantic data flows underpin more than $7 trillion in cross-border trade and investment per year, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce. The recently announced EU-US Data Privacy Framework (TADPF), in place as of July 10 2023, is expected to further promote opportunity and economic fruitfulness on both sides of the Atlantic.
However, many are rightfully questioning the staying power of this latest version of the TADPF. Will it be third-time lucky or Groundhog Day all over again? Against this backdrop of uncertainty, many companies must evaluate their short- and long-term regulatory resilience.
Logitech Reach camera is revolutionary solution for non-digital content sharing
Today, Logitech announces its latest product, the Logitech Reach. What is it? Well, it's an articulating camera designed to aid users in presenting non-digital content during in-person presentations, classes, conference calls, and streaming sessions.
Logitech claims its research found issues with how people share non-digital content. The company believes users either settle with what their current equipment offers, juggle multiple devices, or delve into complicated production processes. The Logitech Reach aims to address these alleged challenges, allowing users to manipulate the camera in various directions while sharing content.
Over half of Brits are okay with government breaking cybersecurity law
Over half of the UK population (53 percent) would be supportive of the UK government and its allies breaking international cybersecurity law.
A new survey by Censuswide, on behalf of International Cyber Expo, also shows 45 percent have admitted they would be supportive of, or engage in online cybercriminal activity themselves, in the right circumstances.
Why enterprises must modernize their apps [Q&A]
Most organizations have some level of legacy apps. These can be hard to maintain and inhibit initiatives like data sharing. But the modernization process is challenging due to staffing, tools, training, and other issues.
We spoke to EvolveWare CEO Miten Marfatia to find out how enterprise IT can ease this complex process and ensure they get it right.
Soon you will be able to use WhatsApp to chat with people on other platforms
WhatsApp not only remains astoundingly popular, developers continue to refine existing features and add new capabilities at an astonishing rate. The latest beta version of the messaging app shows exciting signs that it may soon be possible to use WhatsApp to send and receive messages between other platforms.
This is an important -- and much-requested -- development because while WhatsApp has a colossal userbase, it is not yet ubiquitous. The fact remains that not everyone you may want to chat with is necessarily a WhatsApp user. In the future, this should not be a problem with the arrival of support for third-party chats.
Silicon Power UD90 M.2 2230 NVMe SSD is designed for portable gaming
Silicon Power is sure to excite the portable gaming community with the new 2230 variant of its popular UD90 solid state drive. This nifty SSD, though small in stature with dimensions of just 22.0mm x 30.0mm x 3.7mm, packs a punch in terms of storage, available in 500GB, 1TB, and 2TB capacities, and weighing a mere 3g. It is ideal for handheld gaming devices like the Steam Deck and ROG Ally.
Despite its compact form, the UD90 delivers rapid speeds, utilizing a PCIe Gen 4x4 interface. When it comes to reading data, the 500GB model offers up to 4,700MB/s, the 1TB reaches up to 4,900MB/s, and the 2TB model tops out at 5,000MB/s. Writing data is just as swift, with the 500GB version at 1,700MB/s, and both the 1TB and 2TB models providing up to 3,200MB/s. For it to work its magic, you'll need a computer equipped with an M.2 slot that supports the PCIe interface.
Building next-gen operational intelligence at scale
In today’s digital era, operational visibility is a prerequisite for businesses across sectors such as manufacturing, transportation and retail. However, managing this massive influx of rapid, real-time data can be challenging -- especially for organizations that don’t have the infrastructure in place.
This data generally takes the form of events such as clicks, telemetry, logs and metrics, often collected as time series or machine data. In contrast to transactional data collected via batch ingestion, this data is collected via real-time streaming.
Kodi 21 'Omega' hits a big development milestone -- download it now [Updated]
Kodi 21 -- codenamed 'Omega' -- is the next version of the hugely popular home theater software. The Kodi Foundation released the second alpha version of the program three months ago, with new features, fixes, and cleanups.
Today, a brand new build arrives, which will be more appealing to those users seeking greater stability from the software.
Creating trusted third-party ecosystems with a shared duty to security compliance
Managing third-party cybersecurity risk across inter-connected supplier ecosystems is becoming increasingly more daunting. Software and systems that used to be managed in-house are now routinely delivered as hosted services by multiple vendors and contractors. Other third parties frequently get brought in at departmental level, often bypassing contracting procedures, and have access to applications that hold sensitive data and business critical information.
A single mistake anywhere in the supply chain could result in data breaches, compliance fines, as well as revenue losses, reputational damage, and a wide range of negative business consequences for months, or even years, down the line.
Microsoft is making some dramatic changes to drivers in Windows 11 and beyond
Drivers have long been the source of problems for Windows users, with security flaws, compatibility issues and other bugs blighting the experience of getting hardware to work as it should. Now Microsoft has announced plans that will shake up how drivers work in Windows.
The company has announced plans to not only end support for third-party printer drivers in Windows, but also to stop the provision of printer driver updates via Windows Update. The change is a significant one which Microsoft is phasing in over a number of years to reduce the potential negative impact for hardware manufacturer and users alike.
Add the Sabrent Rocket 2230 NVMe 2TB SSD to your Steam Deck, ROG Ally, or Surface Pro at an unbelievable price
In the race to find storage solutions that deliver in terms of performance and capacity, Sabrent's Rocket 2230 NVMe 4.0 2TB SSD has emerged as a standout choice for enthusiasts and professionals alike. With devices like the Steam Deck, ROG Ally, and Surface Pro in dire need of spacious and rapid storage options, Sabrent's latest offering is a game-changer -- and it just became a whole lot more affordable.
The Sabrent 2TB 2230 SSD has been making waves in the tech community, especially in the past few months. Its popularity has skyrocketed, evidenced by the blink-and-you'll-miss-it sales events. And if you've been on the fence about securing one of these SSDs for your device, now might just be the perfect time to jump in.
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