Iran outlaws "unauthorized" VPN usage
The new ban adds to existing high censorship levels online that make the use of Iran VPNs vital to access the open internet. Here is what's at stake for citizens......»»
Google Chrome gets quick way to see how much memory each tab is using
After adding a Memory Saver earlier this year, Chrome on desktop (Mac, Windows, ChromeOS, etc.) will now report “Memory usage” when you hover over a tab. more….....»»
Microsoft introduces new access policies in Entra to boost MFA usage
As part of a broader initiative to strengthen security, Microsoft is rolling out Microsoft-managed Conditional Access policies in Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory) to increase the use of multifactor authentication (MFA) for enterprise accoun.....»»
Microsoft Doesn’t Want You Using “Unauthorized” Accessories with your Xbox
It seems that an Xbox owners who use third-party gear have come across a rather inconvenient issue. The post Microsoft Doesn’t Want You Using “Unauthorized” Accessories with your Xbox appeared first on Phandroid. One of t.....»»
Why Capcom thinks PC game modding is akin to “cheating”
Japanese publisher cites reputational damage, support costs of "unauthorized" mods. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) For most PC gamers, the ability to update their game with a wide variety of mods is a hug.....»»
AI named word of the year by Collins Dictionary
Usage of the acronym for artificial intelligence has quadrupled this year, the publisher says......»»
Does the paper industry need to cut its water usage?
Firms in the sector are using new technologies to reduce the amount of water they require......»»
Legacy authentication leads to growing consumer frustration
Despite widespread usage of passwords lingering on, consumers want to use stronger, more user-friendly alternatives, according to FIDO Alliance. Entering a password manually without any form of additional authentication was the most commonly used aut.....»»
China App Store employees fired over relationships with developers
As per an internal probe, Apple terminated at least five employees in its China App Store due to business misconduct, including unauthorized interactions with mobile game developers.The investigation, initiated after an internal audit uncovered irreg.....»»
Discord is getting a big update that gives users more ways to pay
Discord's fall updates focus on things like user safety and the monetization of profile customization and third-party app usage......»»
Arcitecta Mediaflux Pocket protects enterprise data
Arcitecta announced Mediaflux Pocket, a multifactor authentication and authorization (MFA&A) application that helps businesses meet data security compliance standards, while significantly reducing the risk of unauthorized access to sensitive data. Th.....»»
iPhone US market share sees small jump as Android still dominates
Although the iPhone is dominant in specific areas of the US smartphone market, it still trails behind Android in terms of overall usage.iOS still trails behind Android in the USEarlier statistics indicated that the iPhone is the preferred smartphone.....»»
Pixel 8 Pro Display Ranks Highest, Same Not Said for Tensor G3
We don’t put much weight into benchmarks around here. We don’t see the need. We base our feelings on actual usage, and for the most part, that has treated us well. However, we know some people live and die by benchmarks, so it would be a.....»»
Spike adds AI functionality for composing emails, summarizing PDFs, taking notes, and more
2023 has been the year of AI usage and AI tools after the launch of ChatGPT in late 2022. While there are a lot of dedicated AI tools launching across the internet, I believe that the future of AI is being built into your existing tools as a feature......»»
VPN users in Tanzania will soon be forced to reveal what they do online
As Tanzania's government plans to restrict VPN usage, authorities are called to "engage in constructive dialogue" instead. Here, what's at stake for citizens' rights......»»
Energy Dept. funded JetCool nets $17M to disrupt chip cooling as AI workloads surge
JetCool's technology is enabling 30% faster processing while reducing energy consumption by 50% and water usage by 90% over air cooling. JetCool's technology is enabling 30% faster processing while reducing energy consumption by 50% and water usa.....»»
Edgio Application Bundles eliminate unpredictable usage-based costs
Edgio introduced Protect and Perform Applications Bundles, a solution that combines Tier-1 web performance capabilities with a full-spectrum web security suite and enterprise-level SOC support services – all in a single, comprehensive package. The.....»»
Stuck in the subway: Less privileged people have fewer possibilities to adapt their mobility behavior to heat
Extreme heat amplifies social inequalities when it comes to subway usage and mobility in big cities, a new study shows. Analyzing the effect of temperature on people's mobility behavior in New York City, researchers from the Potsdam Institute of Clim.....»»
New research finds that reducing antibiotic usage in animal feed is not enough to combat antibiotic resistance
A new study led by the University of Oxford has found that natural evolution of antibiotic resistance genes has maintained resistance in bacteria despite a reduction in the use of antibiotics. The findings demonstrate the importance of understanding.....»»
Rebuilt Microsoft Teams app promises twice the speed and half the RAM usage
Microsoft dumps Electron framework for its own Edge WebView2 backend. Enlarge / The reformulated Microsoft Teams app. (credit: Microsoft) If you or your employer uses Microsoft Teams for communication, good news: Micros.....»»
Biologist improves carp growth with lactic acid
A RUDN University biologist and colleagues from Iran found that adding lactic acid to carp feed improves the growth and health of the fish. The authors selected the optimal concentration of the feed additive. It will help improve the quality of fish.....»»