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Microsoft aims to boost the PC market with artificial intelligence and Windows 11, but a collateral consequence of those moves could be an early trip to a landfill for many computers "Windows 11 itself does not directly contribute to e-waste," said Kieren Jessop, an analyst with Canalys, a global market research company. "However, due to its hardwa...

Over the last several weeks, we’ve had Google I/O, which highlighted the rollout of Google’s Gemini AI engine for smartphones; Microsoft Build, which focused on its Copilot+ rollout for PCs; and Apple’s WWDC24 video, which showcased the rollout of AI on both PCs and smartphones Google’s launch was well executed, focused on attractive and in...

Before this year's Worldwide Developer Conference, which Apple conducted earlier this week, AI meant artificial intelligence to most consumers. In classic Apple-esque fashion, we now know the Cupertino-based company wants to redefine AI as "Apple Intelligence." Apple has consistently demonstrated its prowess in effectively communicating complex tec...

If you're using a long-term support (LTS) version of Ubuntu like 24.04 Noble Numbat, then all packages in the main and restricted repositories will receive updates for five years from the time of the OS release According to Canonical, Ubuntu Pro is a subscription that provides an additional stream of security updates and packages. There are tiered ...

Websites posing as local news outlets funded by partisan groups have surged past the number of sites of independent daily newspapers on the internet, according to a report released Tuesday by a disinformation watchdog According to NewsGuard Technologies, a company that evaluates and rates the trustworthiness of news and information websites, the nu...

A former "sneaker botter" from Australia who for years programmed bots to take advantage of e-commerce platforms now uses his experience to combat bot attacks to raid merchants' websites and prevent Account Takeover (ATO) attacks as a data scientist and cyberthreat analyst at Arkose Labs The term sneaker botter originated with the practice of using...

"Apple Intelligence," the company's answer to the likes of Google Gemini and Microsoft Copilot, didn't exhibit many tricks not already seen on those other platforms, but it did excel in two areas: integration and privacy The technology, announced in a prerecorded presentation Monday at Apple's annual World Wide Developers Conference, largely taps i...

A new approach to cybersecurity education may help produce qualified cyber experts with real-life training Colleges and universities are starting to offer specialized undergraduate courses in cybersecurity as part of their computer science degrees. However, these programs often lack hands-on training in mitigating cyberattacks....

I watched IBM Think last week. As I listened to IBM CEO Arvind Krishna talk about how IBM is willing to configure hardware, software, and services for every customer, it struck me that the one thing we are not doing with AI is thinking it through. We are throwing AI at everything and not prioritizing where we need it to focus We had the same issue ...

Debuting in 1982, the Bloomberg Terminal has been the most powerful, flexible tool for financial professionals to access real-time data, news, and analytics provided by the financial data vendor Bloomberg LP. The system also delivers news, price quotes, and messaging across its proprietary secure network, revolutionizing financial markets More than...

Intel raised the curtain Tuesday on some new tech it's banking will recoup some lost ground to its chip-making rivals At the annual Computex expo in Taiwan, the company announced a new generation of processors for data centers, pricing on its AI accelerator kits, and the architecture for an AI PC chip....

An effective approach to children’s online safety needs to strike a balance between protecting kids' user privacy and free speech, as well as distributing responsibility to the government, online services, and parents, according to a report released Monday by a Washington, D.C. technology think tank No amount of regulation will completely eradica...

The beta 4.0 release of Dynebolic Linux announced innovations for creatives looking for a self-contained production and publishing tool. If you are unfamiliar with distributions built on the KDE desktop and others, you could easily be misled about its innovations The latest beta release includes little to make Dynebolic stand out as a unique operat...

When the 2024 Olympics in Paris kick off with the opening ceremony on July 26, a billion viewers are expected to tune in remotely, while several hundred thousand will be on hand to witness the spectacle in person. Among the throngs will be those who seek to exploit this global attention for malicious purposes A recent report from cybersecurity firm...

When we talk about AI, we typically focus on one metric: productivity. That metric has been used in every technology announcement since the beginning of the current tech age Going back to when I first became an external tech analyst and during the ramp-up to the launch of Windows 95, the argument was that it improved productivity so much that it wo...

Better collaboration between public and private sectors to advance open-source security is a major unresolved technology concern, especially as open-source software gains global dominance alongside artificial intelligence technology Organizations like The Linux Foundation and Open Source Initiative have made significant efforts to advance the open-...

The evolving landscape of retail payments significantly shapes consumer behavior. As retail rapidly transforms, payment preferences are crucial to shopping decisions From biometric payment cards to digital wallets and Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) options, consumers are increasingly drawn to retailers that provide their preferred payment methods. Resea...

Google announced on Tuesday that it's joining the AI laptop party by baking new smart features into its new generation of Chromebook Plus computers The new features include "Help Me Write," AI-generated videoconferencing backgrounds, Magic Editor for photos, and direct access to Google's gen AI agent Gemini directly from a Chromebook's home screen....

The internet of things (IoT) represents a transformative wave in technology, promising to revolutionize how we interact with our surroundings. The business potential of IoT devices is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in sensor technology, expanding applications, and increasing connectivity. This evolution is unfolding so swiftly that it is challenging to grasp its implications fully...

CRM deployments heavily doused with artificial intelligence how-to features may be bucking a continuing consumer preference for human support over AI-powered solutions Despite the growing emphasis on using AI in the workplace, a U.K.- and U.S.-based Workbooks survey reveals that human support remains the preferred choice for businesses implementing...