Are you ready for the big switch? MATIC to POL migration set for September 4th
Polygon users, mark your calendars for September 4th, 2024 -- the day when the highly anticipated MATIC to POL migration officially begins. This isn't just another update; it's a huge step for the entire Polygon ecosystem, and whether you're a seasoned crypto user or just getting started, you need to be prepared.
Starting on that date, POL will replace MATIC as the native gas and staking token on the Polygon Proof-of-Stake (PoS) network. This transition is part of a larger upgrade that reflects the community-driven vision for Polygon as an aggregated blockchain network.
Sony unveils WF-C510: Compact, comfortable, and powerful wireless earbuds
Sony has just announced its latest truly wireless earbuds, the WF-C510, offering a compact design, impressive battery life, and advanced features at a budget-friendly price point. These earbuds aim to deliver respectable audio quality in a package that's both stylish and comfortable for all-day wear.
The WF-C510 are Sony's smallest closed-type earbuds to date, specifically designed for a snug fit even in smaller ears. They feature an ergonomic design, crafted using extensive ear shape data to ensure a comfortable and stable fit. The earbuds also come with a matte finish and rounded design, while the newly added flat and wider surface button allows for easy operation, ensuring that users can enjoy their music without interruptions.
TIDAL launches new tools for US songwriters to manage royalties
TIDAL has unveiled a new suite of tools that allows US-based songwriters to claim and manage their works catalog, ensuring proper identification, attribution, and collection of royalties, including mechanical royalties. This marks a significant step toward supporting songwriters, who often struggle with the complexities of royalty management across multiple platforms.
Songwriter and producer Sabrina Song praised the new tools, saying, "The new TIDAL songwriter tool makes a noticeable difference by giving me a straight-forward look at my catalog to make sure I'm getting accurate royalties. The ability to manage my works in one place really allows me to focus more on making music."
BenQ introduces MA Series monitors designed for MacBook users
BenQ has launched the MA Series, the industry’s first line of monitors specifically designed to complement MacBook devices. The new series aims to focus on color consistency and integration with Apple's MacBook range.
Houston Wei, Senior Director of BenQ North America, addressed the common issue of color discrepancy with external monitors. “The MA Series incorporates our proprietary Mac color-tuning technology, which ensures that colors on the MA Series monitors align precisely with those displayed on MacBook Air and MacBook Pro devices,” said Wei.
Kingston expands XS1000 external SSD line with new red variant
Kingston Technology has just expanded its XS1000 external SSD series with a bold new red color variant. This vibrant addition joins the existing black XS1000 and silver XS2000 models, enhancing the range with a dash of color tailored for users who appreciate a stylish flair in their tech gadgets.
The XS1000 red is not only about aesthetics; it maintains the lightweight and ultra-compact design of its predecessors, weighing in at just under 29 grams. This makes it one of the most portable SSDs on the market, ideal for users who are always on the move.
Cyberattacks on critical infrastructure increase 30 percent
Between January 2023 and January this year, critical infrastructure worldwide saw over 420 million attacks -- equivalent to 13 attacks per second -- marking a 30 percent increase from 2022.
A new report from security awareness specialist KnowBe4 shows cyberattacks targeting critical infrastructure have surged globally, posing significant risks to national security and economic stability.
89 percent of organizations expect to increase data security budgets
A new report from Normalyze shows that 89 percent of organizations expect to see a significant or moderate increase in data security budgets over the next 12 months, driven by the escalating threat landscape and stringent regulatory requirements like GDPR and HIPAA.
The report, based on research by Omdia, finds top security priorities include reducing the opportunity for threats to infiltrate data stores (59 percent), improving data security posture (53 percent), and demonstrating ROI through improved reporting and business communication (42 percent).
DexCom launches Stelo, first over-the-counter glucose biosensor in U.S., available without prescription
DexCom, a maker of real-time continuous glucose monitoring devices, announced today the availability of Stelo, the first over-the-counter glucose biosensor in the U.S., now purchasable without a prescription at Stelo.com. This new offering is targeted at the 125 million Americans with Type 2 diabetes and those with prediabetes.
Stelo utilizes DexCom's accurate glucose sensing technology to provide personalized insights on how lifestyle factors such as food, exercise, and sleep can impact glucose levels, all delivered directly to a smartphone without the need for painful fingersticks.
Vulnerabilities rise in first half of 2024
So far this year, vulnerabilities have risen by 11 percent and the availability of publicly known exploits has increased by six percent.
The latest Cyber Threat Intelligence Index from Flashpoint reveals 17,518 newly disclosed vulnerabilities in the first half of the year. Also, over 45 percent of all vulnerabilities disclosed in H1 2024 are rated high to critical in CVSSv3.
How IT leaders can bring their organizations into the next generation of cyber learning and training [Q&A]
The IT world has always been a fast moving one and that means skills need to be kept up to date if you're not going to fall behind.
We spoke to Brett Shively, CEO of ACI Learning a provider of IT, cybersecurity and audit training for organizations around the world, about the importance of training and how a personalized approach can pay off.
OSMC's Kodi v21.1 update: Enhancing the Linux-based media center experience
OSMC (Open Source Media Center), a free and open-source media player operating system built on Linux, has released its new August version. This variant is notable for incorporating Kodi v21.1, also known as Omega.
The OSMC team delayed the release until Kodi v21.1 was available to prioritize stability and uphold the consistent user experience associated with OSMC. This approach reflects the team's focus on providing thoroughly tested upgrades aimed at improving media consumption while minimizing disruption to existing configurations.
Protecting digital customer journeys from AI biases
Today, hundreds of millions of people use tools like ChatGPT to brainstorm ideas, or Midjourney to create new visuals. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools have become part-and-parcel of our daily lives and are propelling the arrival of a new digital era. We now work more efficiently, can better meet professional or creative challenges, and accelerate new innovation.
But AI now has much more intrinsic value than supporting our daily tasks. It is integral to powering our critical services and keeping society running, whether that’s facilitating loan agreements or providing key access to higher education, mobility platforms or medical care. Identity verification, fundamental to online access, was traditionally seen as a gateway to credit checks and opening a bank account, but thanks to AI it now supports services from healthcare to travel and eCommerce.
Visible fires shots at Mint with $15 five-year rate guarantee for T-Mobile customers
Visible, a prepaid wireless service provider operating on Verizon’s network, is throwing down the gauntlet in response to Mint Mobile’s latest promotion. You see, Visible has rolled out an offer aimed directly at T-Mobile postpaid customers: a five-year rate lock at just $15 per month, per line.
Yesterday, Mint Mobile stirred the market with a promise to AT&T and Verizon switchers: buy a three-month plan for $45 and add up to four lines at no extra cost for the initial period. Visible points out thar this deal has a catch: after three months, prices increase to $40 per line. Nancy Clark, President of Verizon Value, pointed out the fleeting nature of Mint’s promotion, “While Mint is promoting this short-term deal that won’t last, we aim to provide ongoing savings, stellar service, and unmatched value without hidden fees.”
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Best Windows apps this week
Six-hundred-nine in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 10 and 11 on the Microsoft Store and elsewhere in the past seven days.
While Windows 10 is slowly reaching its end of servicing, it continues to be the most used version of Windows. Brian listed ten Windows 10 features that Windows 11 lacks.
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