Hulu + Live TV price hike coming in October
Streaming services continue to raise prices, and the latest to join the trend is Hulu. You see, Hulu + Live TV (with ads) will see a price increase starting on October 17, 2024. The cost for the bundle, which includes Hulu, Disney+, and ESPN+ (all with ads), will jump to $82.99 per month (from $76.99). This adjustment will affect users in their next billing cycle following that date.
For current subscribers, the new rate will automatically apply unless they choose to cancel before their first billing cycle after October 17. As streaming costs climb, many consumers are weighing whether these services are still worth the investment. With Hulu's latest increase, the question becomes even more relevant as viewers look for affordable alternatives in an already crowded streaming market.
Why businesses can't go it alone over the EU AI Act
When the European Commission proposed the first EU regulatory framework for AI in April 2021, few would have imagined the speed at which such systems would evolve over the next three years. Indeed, according to the 2024 Stanford AI Index, in the past 12 months alone, chatbots have gone from scoring around 30-40 percent on the Graduate-Level Google-Proof Q&A Benchmark (GPQA) test, to 60 percent. That means chatbots have gone from scoring only marginally better than would be expected by randomly guessing answers, to being nearly as good as the average PhD scholar.
The benefits of such technology are almost limitless, but so are the ethical, practical, and security concerns. The landmark EU AI Act (EUAIA) legislation was adopted in March this year in an effort to overcome these concerns, by ensuring that any systems used in the European Union are safe, transparent, and non-discriminatory. It provides a framework for establishing:
TUXEDO Gemini 17 Gen3 is the ultimate portable Linux workstation with Ryzen 9 and RTX 4070
The TUXEDO Gemini 17 - Gen3 is designed for performance rather than aesthetics, offering a no-frills, powerhouse laptop aimed at serious users. With its large 17.3-inch display, robust cooling system, and strong hardware options, this is more of a portable workstation than a sleek café accessory. Powered by the AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX processor and paired with NVIDIA’s GeForce RTX 4070 graphics, the Gemini 17 is perfect for both gaming and professional workloads.
One of its standout features is the Ryzen 9 7945HX, which delivers top-tier single-core and multicore performance while maintaining energy efficiency. It outpaces competitors like Intel’s Core i9-14900HX and Apple’s M3 Max in terms of power consumption, making it an excellent choice for users who need performance without compromise.
Cyber workforce size stalls despite skills shortages
New research from ISC2 shows that growth of the global cyber workforce has stalled at 5.5 million, but an estimated 10.2 million professionals are needed to effectively secure organizations.
This 4.8 million gap represents a 19 percent year-on-year increase. The survey of almost 16,000 cybersecurity practitioners and decision-makers globally shows that for the first time, participants cite 'lack of budget' as the top cause of their staffing shortages.
How to keep using Windows 10 safely after Microsoft ends support
As of October 14, 2025, Microsoft will officially stop supporting Windows 10, marking the end of the road for regular security updates and technical support.
This doesn’t mean your Windows 10 machine will suddenly stop working of course, but it does mean that keeping it safe and secure will require more proactive measures. Here’s how you can protect your Windows 10 system after official support ends.
IObit Driver Booster 12 promises faster scanning and installation, more hardware support
IObit has unveiled a major update to its driver updating tool for Windows with the release of IObit Driver Booster 12.0.
Highlights of the new release include an expanded database now spanning over 15 million drivers, support for newer hardware, faster and more stable performance, and the obligatory UI refresh.
Best Windows apps this week
Six-hundred-twelve 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.
Microsoft has built on past Windows 11 taskbar improvements by adding enhanced app pinning to its operating system.
Want a 75 percent chance of breaking your app? Install a security patch
New research released from Endor Labs finds that security patches have a 75 percent chance of breaking an application.
It also shows that 69 percent of vulnerability advisories are published after a patch has been released, with a median delay of 25 days between public patch availability and advisory publication, increasing the window of opportunity for attackers to exploit vulnerable systems.
Navigating AI challenges in the enterprise [Q&A]
As more businesses turn to AI, they face a number of challenges around integrating it effectively and obtaining the best value while still ensuring that their data remains secure. It's also important that they select the right AI provider for their needs.
We spoke to Naren Narendran, chief scientist at database specialist Aerospike, to discuss the strategic considerations and concerns enterprises face as they incorporate AI into their operations.
Google partners with the Internet Archive’s Wayback Machine to enhance search results
You may remember that earlier this year Google took the decision to retire cache links from its search results. At the time this caused annoyance and frustration, but these feelings were tempered by the possibility of some form of future resurrection of the feature.
And now that time has come. Teaming up with the Internet Archive, Google search results now link back to cached Wayback Machine versions of pages in addition to the one that is currently live. The Internet Archive sees it as a continuation of its “commitment to preservation”.
TP-Link introduces VIGI video surveillance brand for small and medium businesses
TP-Link has launched VIGI, a new business video surveillance brand targeting small and medium businesses (SMBs). VIGI offers a range of hardware and software products designed to provide reliable and easy-to-manage security solutions. The new brand focuses on efficiency, security, and ease of use.
VIGI follows a “4E” design principle -- Easy Planning, Easy Installation, Easy Setup, and Easy Maintenance -- aimed at streamlining security management across various monitoring scenarios, including single and multi-site operations.
Silicon Power unveils high-performance StudioPro CFexpress 4.0 Type-B memory card for 4K and 8K workflows
Silicon Power has launched its latest high-performance storage product, the StudioPro CFexpress 4.0 Type-B memory card, designed to meet the rigorous demands of professional photographers, filmmakers, and content creators. This new offering combines extreme speeds with generous storage capacities, making it an excellent choice for 4K and 8K video recording.
With the advanced PCIe Gen 4x2 interface, this memory card delivers top-tier performance, boasting impressive read speeds up to 3,500 MB/s and write speeds up to 3,100 MB/s. These speeds enable seamless data transfer, allowing users to handle intensive workflows without interruption.
The $13 billion problem: Tackling the growing sophistication of account takeovers
Fraudsters have used account takeovers (ATOs) to victimize 29 percent of internet users, resulting in $13 billion in losses in 2023. Over three-quarters of security leaders listed ATOs as one of the most concerning cyber threats, and the danger grows as bad actors leverage AI to launch more potent attacks.
The Snowflake breach demonstrates the devastating consequences of ATOs. Attackers gained access to 165 of the data platform’s customers’ systems, including AT&T and Ticketmaster, and exfiltrated hundreds of millions of records containing sensitive data. The attack wasn’t some brilliant hacking scheme -- the bad actors simply used legitimate credentials to log into the platform.
OWC launches Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD with blazing 6000MB/s speeds
OWC has announced the release of its Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD, which is now available for pre-order and will start shipping in October. This cutting-edge SSD is designed to work seamlessly with Mac and PC devices equipped with Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB4.
The Envoy Ultra Thunderbolt 5 SSD is engineered for both professionals and enthusiasts. It offers speeds surpassing 6000MB/s, doubling the performance of Thunderbolt 4 and USB4. The device optimizes performance across Thunderbolt 5, Thunderbolt 4, Thunderbolt 3, and USB4 machines, making it capable of handling both daily tasks and pro-level creative projects.
Say goodbye to TeamViewer: Get AnyViewer Professional for free -- save $42.96
TeamViewer and AnyViewer are both popular remote desktop software solutions, but they cater to slightly different needs and user bases. TeamViewer is a well-established player in the remote desktop space, offering a wide range of features such as cross-platform compatibility, remote printing, file sharing, and even support for IoT devices. It’s widely used by businesses for IT support and remote collaboration, as well as by individual users who need to access their devices from anywhere.
TeamViewer provides strong security with end-to-end encryption and supports remote sessions with minimal latency. Although there’s a version that’s free for private use, the software's pricing can be a drawback for business users, as it operates on a subscription model which can prove to be rather expensive over time.
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