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.....»»
Elon Musk’s Twitter latest: First system breaks; emergency service concerns; Trump back(ish)
Elon Musk’s Twitter is continuing to generate concern and entertainment in roughly equal measure. With the majority of the site’s engineers having resigned or been fired, former employees had warned that it was only a matter of time before syste.....»»
Qualcomm joins hybrid working trend, using mobile device advantage to expand corporate PC domain
Qualcomm announced a lot of updates regarding the future technology, market outlook, and third-party collaborations for PC applications. In addition, Qualcomm also reiterated that as the demand for hybrid working continues to increase, the PC technol.....»»
What to do if you"re worried about your Twitter account going away
As #RIPTwitter continues to trend on Twitter itself and a legion of engineers and other staffers exit the company, some users are preparing for a world without their accounts......»»
India"s PC market declines by double digits, first time in eight quarters
Despite being a high-growth PC market for the past few years, India was not immune to the global PC slowdown and saw PC shipments down by double digits. Vendors are still busy clearing inventory, and a diverging consumption trend between the premium.....»»
Inbred to well-fed: Maize breeding efforts to improve food security and safety in Africa
Over 300 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) depend on maize for nearly 30% of their caloric intake, and the popularity of maize is expected to continue its upward trend (IITA). As the demand for maize increases, so does the need for sustainab.....»»
Apple ‘wrapping up’ development of mixed-reality headset OS ahead of 2023 launch
Appel’s mixed-reality headset has been rumored for years, and it could finally see the light of day sometime in 2023. A new report from Bloomberg today points out that Apple is continuing to ramp up hiring for teams working on AR and VR technology.....»»
Apple issues second developer beta of macOS Ventura 13.1
Apple is continuing its testing of the next update for macOS with developers now able to try out the second build of macOS Ventura 13.1.macOS Ventura 13.1 beta 1 now available for developersThe latest builds can be downloaded by developers taking par.....»»
Personality influenced college students" romantic relationships during the pandemic, study finds
Though the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many people's social lives, new research from Michigan State University outlines some personality-related factors that may have contributed to students either continuing to form new relationships or avoiding the.....»»
Apple"s hope for record quarterly sales damped by Zhengzhou restrictions
Amid global headwinds facing the smartphone market, iPhone has been able to buck the trend. However, Apple's hopes for better iPhone sales may be negatively impacted by the COVID restrictions in Zhengzhou, China......»»
Twitter for iOS updated with new $8/month Twitter Blue subscription for verification
Update: Twitter says that it is continuing to test these new features and not everyone will have access for now. Twitter is officially rolling out its new Twitter Blue subscription service, which offers “blue check” verification to everyone for.....»»
Apple bucks the trend in India"s smartphone market amid economic headwinds
The inflation-led economic slowdown has damped India's smartphone shipments in the third quarter, while Apple witnessed its highest-ever record, thanks to the best-seller iPhone 13......»»
Cherry’s new mechanical switch hails from ’80s terminal keyboards
Nicknamed Nixies, they're like MX Blacks, but stiffer and, purportedly, smoother. Enlarge (credit: Cherry) Cherry, the original mechanical switch maker, is continuing to tap the mechanical keyboard community for new pro.....»»
Europe is warming at twice the rate of the rest of the world
Temperatures in Europe have increased at more than twice the global average over the past 30 years—the highest of any continent in the world. As the warming trend continues, exceptional heat, wildfires, floods and other climate change impacts will.....»»
Picus Security integrates with Trend Micro to enable joint customers validate and maximize threat readiness
Picus Security has expanded its partnership with Trend Micro to enable Trend Micro Vision One (TMVO) XDR customers to continuously validate their threat detection and response capabilities. The Picus Complete Security Control Validation platform now.....»»
Samsung mocks Apple with new "On the Fence" ad
Positing that Apple always makes iPhone users wait for useful features, Samsung has a new ad that tells people to come over to its Android phones.Samsung is continuing its long run of mocking Apple for the iPhone 14, for removing power adapters, and.....»»
US manufacturers "pumped up" about supply-chain reshoring trend
US companies are acknowledging that reshoring - once the subject of talk but no groundswell of action - is accelerating, with at least one executive being "pumped up" about critical supply lines shifting away from nations such as China......»»
Google Assistant just got more kid-friendly and a little safer, too
Continuing the company's family focused push, Assistant is gettings its first set of Parental Controls and new voices......»»
N-able appoints Troels Rasmussen as GM of Security Products
N-able announced Troels Rasmussen as General Manager of Security Products, continuing its commitment to help MSPs and their customers stay ahead of ever-evolving IT threats. In his new role, Rasmussen will extend his knowledge to support the strategi.....»»
KAR Global CFO to retire; 300 jobs being cut in N.A.
KAR reported higher year-over-year revenue, more profits per each vehicle sold and a net profit from its continuing operations in the quarter that ended Sept. 30.....»»
KAR Global CFO to retire; Q3 net loss of $5.8M reported
KAR reported higher year-over-year revenue, more profits per each vehicle sold and a net profit from its continuing operations in the quarter that ended Sept. 30.....»»