NordVPN and Surfshark Are Merging, Continuing VPN Consolidation Trend
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNET: NordVPN and Surfshark have finalized a merger agreement between the two VPN providers, the companies announced Wednesday. Though the specifics of the transaction aren't being released, the finalized merg.....»»
NordVPN 8.6 review: Protect your data on public Wi-Fi
When you connect to public Wi-Fi, malicious hackers can lurk in wait to steal your private data. NordVPN can protect you from much of this, while maintaining your privacy at the same time.A VPN service like NordVPN can protect your data when using pu.....»»
ChatGPT to drive AI CPU upgrades for PCs
As ChatGPT embraces the speech-to-text capability and incorporates Whisper APIs, the semiconductor supply chain and terminal electronics devices associated with speech recognition can anticipate further business opportunities. The trend is also expec.....»»
Samsung “A” Models among Best-Selling Smartphones in 2022; iPhones Still Lead Count
Recent research shows a rather interesting trend in the context of global smartphone sales. The post Samsung “A” Models among Best-Selling Smartphones in 2022; iPhones Still Lead Count first appeared on Phandroid. Consumer product wars.....»»
Stealthy UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
BlackLotus represents a major milestone in the continuing evolution of UEFI bootkits. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Researchers on Wednesday announced a major cybersecurity find—the world’s first-kno.....»»
Unkillable UEFI malware bypassing Secure Boot enabled by unpatchable Windows flaw
BlackLotus represents a major milestone in the continuing evolution of UEFI bootkits. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson | Getty Images) Researchers on Wednesday announced a major cybersecurity find—the world’s first-kno.....»»
AutoNation"s acquisition of RepairSmith signals mobile service trend
Dealerships that begin offering mobile repair services to customers would also benefit from being able to handle fleet maintenance......»»
Colliding Dwarf Galaxies Reveal a Glimpse of the Early Universe
Scientists may have spotted two pairs of merging dwarf galaxies, each pair with a duo of soon-to-collide black holes.....»»
South Africa"s energy crisis "harming research integrity"
Researchers in South Africa are feeling the effects of the country's continuing power cuts and fear for the impact the electricity crisis is having on their research output......»»
Apple Maps brings Look Around to Finland, Norway, and Sweden
Apple is continuing to steadily roll out its dramatically improved Apple Maps worldwide, with three European countries now getting 3D images, and Look Around, for the first time.New Apple Maps design for Finland, Norway, and SwedenBack in July 2020,.....»»
Lucky girl syndrome: The potential dark side of TikTok"s extreme positive thinking trend
If you're looking for ways to bring more positive changes into your life, TikTok recommends jumping on the "lucky girl syndrome" trend. The hashtag links countless videos, all claiming this new form of positive thinking can help you achieve your goal.....»»
Taiwan players to see growing sales with LED domination in auto lighting market, says DIGITIMES Research
With smart auto lighting becoming a trend in the automotive market, LEDs are widely used in auto lighting products. Compared to conventional halogen- and xenon-based auto lighting products, LED lighting features higher brightness and longer life, acc.....»»
Home offices continue to affect our travel patterns
When countries shut down during the pandemic, many people stayed home. Some replaced their old habits with new ones, either temporarily until society opened up again or continuing post-pandemic. What do these changes in habit mean for our travel patt.....»»
Setapp looking for Mac developer feedback with $150 Apple gift cards in the mix
Continuing its tradition for the seventh year, Setapp’s 2023 Mac Developer Survey is aiming to learn about the state of the industry, how devs are running their businesses, what challenges they are facing, and more. As part of the study, the compa.....»»
Auto lighting industry and Taiwan players
With smart auto lighting becoming a trend in the automotive market, LEDs are being widely used in auto lighting products, replacing ones with conventional halogen and xenon thanks to LEDs' higher brightness and longer lifespan......»»
T-Mobile hits 3.3Gbps network speeds with Standalone 5G as iOS 16.4 beta adds SA support
T-Mobile has announced its latest advancement with 5G Standalone at MWC today. Previously, the Uncarrier has touted speeds up to 3Gbps by merging three channels of 5G. Now it’s boosted that to 3.3Gbps. The news comes as Apple has delivered officia.....»»
NordVPN apps and servers confirmed as secure by independent auditors
Experts at Cure53 examined both its server infrastructure and app security, garnering a "robust impression" overall......»»
Foxconn expanding its iPhone manufacturing footprint in China
Apple assembly partner Foxconn is continuing its expansion push by renting a new plot of land in China, which will be used to build smart warehouses near its major iPhone factory.A Foxconn facilityFoxconn is a considerable manufacturing force, and co.....»»
Recent iPhone thefts highlight the danger of using passcodes in public
A new report from The Wall Street Journal looks at a recent trend of iPhone thefts that have happened across the US. Instead of just looking to snatch devices, these thieves are watching for passcodes so they can immediately get into iPhones, change.....»»
Apple adds another exec to its growing Apple TV+ advertising team
Apple is continuing to expand the advertising team surrounding Apple TV+. The Information reports today that Apple has hired Lauren Fry, a long-time ad sales executive, to “help build a video advertising business” for Apple TV+. more… The pos.....»»
Lucid, Nikola and Lordstown Motors miss EV goals by big margins
Lucid, Nikola and Lordstown, three EV startups that went public by merging with SPACS, all came up well short of their original goals for 2022......»»