How Microsoft built "The Frankenstein" device during the pandemic
When Microsoft closed its Redmond, Washington offices in March 2020 due to the pandemic, the Surface team grabbed what they could for their home offices. For a handful of engineers and product designers, that included The Frankenstein, a prototype fo.....»»
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20,000 FortiGate appliances compromised by Chinese hackers
Coathanger – a piece of malware specifically built to persist on Fortinet’s FortiGate appliances – may still be lurking on too many devices deployed worldwide. How Coathanger persists on FortiGate devices In February 2024, the Dutch Mil.....»»
Obsidian Security and Databricks collaborate to protect sensitive business data
Obsidian Security announced a strategic partnership with Databricks. This alliance strengthens the security of applications built on the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform and helps customers enact their data security and compliance strategy. With.....»»
PNY Elite-X Type-C Drive review: Small size, huge convenience
The PNY Elite-X Type C Drive is a cheap, quick, and extremely portable storage solution for anyone who needs a few dozen Gigabytes in their pocket.PNY Elite-X Type-C Drive reviewAlmost every Apple device now has a USB-C port, and having a small drive.....»»
Microsoft fixes RCE vulnerabilities in MSMQ, Outlook (CVE-2024-30080, CVE-2024-30103)
June 2024 Patch Tuesday is here and Microsoft has delivered fixes for a critical MSMQ flaw (CVE-2024-30080) and a RCE vulnerability in Microsoft Outlook (CVE-2024-30103). 49 CVE-numbered vulnerabilities have been fixed in total, none of which have be.....»»
Apple Mail in iOS 18 introduces on-device email categorization, Smart Replies, and summaries
Apple recently announced a variety of different AI improvements for its built-in Mail application on iOS 18. Here's everything that's new.The Mail app in IOS 18 features email categorization, Smart Replies and summarizationAt its annual WWDC on Monda.....»»
Elon Musk is livid about new OpenAI/Apple deal
Elon Musk attacks Apple/ChatGPT integration as “creepy spyware.” Enlarge (credit: Anadolu / Contributor | Anadolu) Elon Musk is so opposed to Apple's plan to integrate OpenAI's ChatGPT with device operating systems t.....»»
The best data recovery software for iPhone
Frozen iPhone? Water-damaged device? Screen of death? Check out this list of the best data recovery software for iPhone to restore photos, files, and more......»»
Humanitarian organizations showed flexibility and grit during COVID supply chain disruptions, study finds
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, it sent shock waves across global supply chains. But manufacturers and other businesses weren't the only ones hit hard: local and international aid organizations, tasked with providing humanitarian assistance during ti.....»»
Here are all the Macs that will and won’t get the new AI features
Apple Intelligence is here with a host of exciting AI features that will change the way you use your Mac. But is your device compatible? We’ve got the answer......»»
Apple hasn’t answered the most important question about its AI features
Apple Intelligence will run both on-device and in the company's Private Cloud Compute. That AI cloud may be secure, but is it trustworthy?.....»»
Researchers build an AI assistant for synthetic chemists
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have built an AI-assistant to guide laboratory chemists to find new, cheaper ways to make organic molecules......»»
A new and simple method for super-resolution microscopy
MINFLUX is a powerful microscopy technique that allows researchers to see objects much smaller than the wavelength of light. A newly developed evolution of the process uses a simpler device to create the light pattern needed to examine the molecule,.....»»
The Vitals app could make the Apple Watch an Oura Ring killer
The Vitals app is a new feature for the Apple Watch, and it's coming with watchOS 11. Here's why it's a big deal for the device and for tracking your sleep......»»
Philips launches its first smart lock with Wi-Fi that can be controlled from anywhere
The Philips Smart Deadbolt with Built-In Wi-Fi fits over most existing hardware, is surprisingly affordable, and can be controlled remotely via a mobile app......»»
Apple’s AI is already beating Microsoft at its own game
Apple Intelligence does a lot of what Microsoft's Copilot+ does, but Apple is already seizing the AI throne with its approach......»»
How to connect two pairs of AirPods to one phone for shared audio
AirPods users can easily share audio with their friends on one single iOS device in just a few steps. Here's how to connect two sets of AirPods to one phone......»»
Your iPhone is getting a dedicated Game Mode in iOS 18, here’s what that means
Ahead of today’s WWDC keynote, there were a lot of features that had already been reported on. One surprise that showed up as part of iOS 18 was Game Mode, a special mode that optimizes your device for gaming sessions. Here’s what the new Game.....»»
Apple announces new version of Siri powered by AI: smarter and more personal
Apple today unveiled a new version of Siri, that it promises is more natural and helpful. The new Siri is powered by Apple Intelligence generative AI models. Siri has a new UI, which features a glow around the device bezel. Responses appear in new.....»»
visionOS 2.0 gets big upgrades with photo 3D processing, multiple 4K Mac screens & more
Users of the Apple Vision Pro will expand the usability of almost every aspect of their device with huge updates coming to visionOS 2.0.visionOS 2.0 and Mac monitorsApple released VisionOS in February of this year, and today, it announced updates tha.....»»
10 Things to Do Before Installing the iOS 18 Beta
If you decide to install the iOS 18 beta on your iPhone, you’ll want to spend time preparing your device for the move. The final version of iOS 18 will land in the fall alongside Apple’s new iPhone 16 series, but you can try an early version of t.....»»