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The Tor Project has announced the release of Tor Browser 13.5 for Windows (both 32-bit and 64-bit), Mac, Linux, and Android. The browser gives users the ability to browse the internet through the open Tor network to increase personal privacy.

Tor Browser 13.5 focusses on some changes to the Android browser’s connection experience ahead of a planned implementation of 'Connection Assist'. It also aims to make its letterboxing feature -- a means of resizing the browser window without being fingerprinted -- more user-friendly.

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Apple's Self Service Repair Diagnostics tool, previously available only in the US, has now made its way to 32 European countries, including the UK, France, Germany, and the Netherlands.

Launched stateside in December 2023, the Diagnostics tool gives users the repair abilities previously reserved for Apple Authorized Service Providers and Independent Repair Providers. This means Europeans can now perform tests on their iPhones, Macs, and Studio Displays to check for to make sure everything is working as it should and identify necessary repairs, all in 24 different languages.

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Google has updated its Chrome browser for mobile devices with new features aimed at improving the user experience on Android, iPadOS, and iOS. These updates focus on making navigation and interaction within the browser more efficient and personalized.

The company has introduced enhanced Chrome Actions to help users interact more seamlessly with local businesses directly from their search results. Now, when searching for a restaurant or other local businesses, shortcut buttons for actions like calling or getting directions are more prominently displayed. This feature is already available on Android and is slated to come to iOS later this fall.

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Canonical has introduced a new service enabling the creation of custom distroless Docker images under its "Everything LTS" program. This initiative allows customers to include any open-source software in their Docker images, regardless of whether it is packaged in Ubuntu, with a security maintenance commitment of up to 12 years.

Mark Shuttleworth, CEO of Canonical, said: "Everything LTS means CVE maintenance for your entire open source dependency tree, including open source that is not already packaged as a deb in Ubuntu. We deliver distroless or Ubuntu-based Docker images to your spec, which we will support on RHEL, VMware, Ubuntu, or major public cloud K8s."

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macOS and iOS have showed an increased exploitation rate of seven percent and eight percent, respectively. Although macOS reduced its total vulnerability by 29 percent from 2023 to 2022, exploited vulnerabilities have increased by over 30 percent.

This is among the findings of the Software Vulnerability Ratings Report from Action1 Corporation which offers insights into vulnerability trends within commonly used enterprise software categories, focusing on exploitation rate and Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerabilities.

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Sharp has just introduced its latest 4K projectors: the XP-P601Q and XP-P721Q. The former offers a brightness of 6,000 lumens, while the latter steps it up to 7,200 lumens, ensuring clear, vibrant images even in well-lit spaces.

An impressive feature of these projectors is their maintenance-free design. Built with DLP imaging technology, the P Series does not require filters, significantly reducing the need for regular upkeep. This design promises a low total cost of ownership with a projector lifespan of at least 20,000 hours without the need for lamp or filter replacements, ensuring long-term, worry-free operation.

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New research from WithSecure looks at the trend of mass exploitation of edge services and infrastructure by attackers.

The number of edge service and infrastructure Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVEs) added to the Known Exploited Vulnerability Catalogue (KEV) per month in 2024 is 22 percent higher than in 2023, while the number of other CVEs added to the KEV per month has dropped 56 percent compared to 2023.

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NETGEAR is stepping up its home networking game with the launch of the Orbi 770 Tri-band Mesh System and Nighthawk RS300 Router, expanding its Wi-Fi 7 lineup. These new additions promise top-notch performance and security without breaking the bank.

Wi-Fi 7 is here to shake things up, offering speeds that are 2.4 times faster than Wi-Fi 6. This means you get low latency and better handling of interference, perfect for 4K/8K streaming, video calls, and gaming. With more AR/VR headsets and AI platforms like CoPilot+ popping up, the demand for faster and more reliable internet is higher than ever.

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The way Windows 11 interacts with mobile devices -- and, in turn, the way it lets users interact with them -- has been a little odd for some time. The Your Phone / Phone Link app showed that using Windows to use or browse your smartphone was really something of an afterthought for Microsoft.

Continuing the piecemeal approach to mobiles, it looks as though the company is finally about to give File Explorer the ability to browse smartphone contents. The option has been unearthed in Windows 11, although we don't yet know when it will be released properly.

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Shokz has announced the expansion of its open-ear true wireless earbud line with the launch of OpenFit Air. These earbuds feature Shokz's signature open-ear design, an adaptable ear hook for improved comfort, and crystal-clear audio.

Vincent Xiong, Chief Executive Officer at Shokz, said, "The evolution of our headphones has led us directly to OpenFit Air, open-ear earbuds that are ideal for working out, commuting, working or studying, and leisure. The team is proud of the excellent engineering to design a secure yet ergonomic earbud with natural audio. The lightweight design and case make OpenFit Air the perfect everyday earbud."

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Advancements in technology within the last decade have sparked the increased use of digital biometric verification. The technology’s modern verification capabilities have outpaced traditional cybersecurity attack methods geared toward credentials theft -- making the technology an attractive enhancement for corporations seeking to provide a more secure, seamless experience for users to verify their identities. Now, users can leverage biometric technology for secure access to critical information, such as applications in financial and healthcare sectors.

However, recent pushback from the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) on the use of biometrics for identity verification, particularly age verification, highlights compliance concerns surrounding enterprises’ data collection and storage practices -- especially the collection of minors’ biometric information.

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The transition from Windows 10 to Windows 11 brought several changes and enhancements to the File Explorer, aiming to streamline navigation and improve user experience. The most notable update in Windows 11 is the redesigned user interface, which adopts a cleaner, more minimalist look consistent with the overall aesthetic of the operating system.

The changes include a simplified toolbar, which replaces the traditional ribbon menu seen in Windows 10. The new command bar is less cluttered and provides quick access to commonly used functions like cut, copy, paste, rename, and share.

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Google's recent introduction of AI Overviews at Google I/O was intended to redefine how we interact with search engines, offering more intricate responses to complex queries. Initially, the reaction was positive, but the rollout has not been without its troubles. Google has stepped forward to explain these missteps, acknowledging the gap between the company’s goals and the current user experience.

AI Overviews integrate with Google's core search systems, promising accurate and useful results linked to credible sources, a huge improvement over traditional search methods and separate from typical language models. Yet, issues have arisen, particularly with how AI Overviews handle nuanced or unconventional queries. Some results have been inaccurate, leading to user confusion and concern. Misinterpretations and the incorporation of satirical content have sometimes resulted in bizarre or misleading answers.

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A new study from the Identity Defined Security Alliance (IDSA) finds that 90 percent of organizations experienced an identity-related incident in the past year and 84 percent suffered a direct business impact as a result.

The survey of over 520 identity and security professionals from organizations with over 1,000 employees finds the most significant impact, seeing a measurable rise this year, is distracting from core business (52 percent).

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Many enterprises have begun to rely more heavily on chatbots to provide software support, and this often means customers find it hard to get in contact with an experienced, human engineer when they encounter an issue that they need help resolving.

While this might save costs in the short term, it can seriously damage the company’s brand in the long term. We talked to Craig Mackereth, EVP, global service delivery at Rimini Street to find out about the overuse of AI chatbots for enterprise software support and ways that vendors could use generative AI to actually improve the customer experience.

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