Russia is spending big on VPN
Report finds Russian government is paying big money for VPN services......»»
Want higher graduation rates? New study shows public spending on families is key
A new study, conducted in collaboration between researchers at Michigan State University and Central Michigan University, found that public spending on social safety net programs and on education spending each independently impact high school graduat.....»»
Oil companies attending climate talks have minimal green energy transition plans, AP analysis finds
In 2022, Brazilian oil and gas company Petrobras had 68 places staked out for oil exploration off the South American coast, searching for new reserves while spending $6.9 billion in oil development projects. About the same time, Algeria-based Sonatra.....»»
Sandworm hackers incapacitated Ukrainian power grid amid missile strike
Russia-backed ATP group Sandworm is behind the cyberattack that caused disruption of parts of the Ukrainian power grid in late 2022, according to Mandiant. About Sandworm “Sandworm is a threat actor that has carried out cyber operations in supp.....»»
Russia Blocks 167 VPNs, Steps Up OpenVPN & WireGuard Disruption
The head of the Russian department responsible for identifying threats to the "stability, security and integrity" of the internet, has revealed the extent of the Kremlin's VPN crackdown. Former FSO officer Sergei Khutortsev, a central figure in Russi.....»»
Best Smart TVs – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Elevate your home entertainment experience with these best smart TVs. The post Best Smart TVs – 2023 Holiday Gift Guide appeared first on Phandroid. There used to be a time when buying a good smart TV meant spending a lot of money. I.....»»
After big drop in ISP competition, Canada mandates fiber-network sharing
Bell claims it will cut fiber spending by $1 billion in protest of CRTC ruling. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Yuichiro Chino) In an attempt to boost broadband competition, Canada's telecom regulator is forcing large ph.....»»
The hidden costs of buying a 4K TV are way higher than you think
It's a great time to buy a 4K TV. But if you want 4K quality, count on spending a lot more every month......»»
Many divorcees end up with nothing or only debt after divorce, says new study
Contrary to the impression given by divorces covered in the media, most do not entail couples sharing vast amounts of wealth and spending huge sums on legal proceedings......»»
Ford, GM push back spending on EVs
GM said it no longer will provide EV production targets so it can build to market demand, while Ford said it would delay about $12 billion in EV spending, including one of two battery plants planned in Kentucky......»»
Russia renamed its ambitious satellite program after Putin misspoke its name
"So I didn't even make it back and it's already renamed to Sfera." Enlarge / Russia President Vladimir Putin and Roscosmos chief Dmitry Rogozin shake hands during a meeting at the Konstantin Palace. (credit: Mikhail MetzelTASS vi.....»»
AI-related security fears drive 2024 IT spending
Worldwide IT spending is projected to total $5.1 trillion in 2024, an increase of 8% from 2023, according to Gartner. 2024 set to see strong public cloud spending growth While generative AI has not yet had a material impact on IT spending, investment.....»»
Men say they are spending more time on household chores, and would like to do more—survey of 17 countries
Women perform between three and seven times more caregiving tasks than men in the global south. These include household domestic work and largely focus on caring for children......»»
Pro-Russia hackers target inboxes with 0-day in webmail app used by millions
Previously unknown XSS in Roundcube let Winter Vivern steal government emails. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) A relentless team of pro-Russia hackers has been exploiting a zero-day vulnerability in widely used webmail so.....»»
Hands on with all the new features in iOS 17.1
Apple on Wednesday released the much-tested iOS 17.1 update, bringing long-promised features and a slew of bug fixes, marking the first major update to Apple's software platform. Here's what's new.Apple has released iOS 17.1After spending 35 days in.....»»
How to use iOS 17"s new Shortcuts features to control displays, record spending, and more
Apple has added to its list of Shortcut activation triggers — meaning you can make your iPhone or iPad can now do more for you automatically in iOS 17 and iPadOS 17.Shortcuts have been updated in iOS 17Next time you connect a monitor to your iPad,.....»»
Apple could spend $5B on servers to catch up in AI race
Apple's attempts to catch up with the rest of the market in the generative AI field could cost more than first thought, with it potentially spending more than $5 billion over two years just on servers.SiriOn Sunday, it was reported Apple has committe.....»»
A Russian satellite has shifted within 60 km of another spacecraft
When it comes to saber-rattling, few countries employ it as much as Russia does. During their ongoing invasion and occupation of Ukraine, the country's leadership has repeatedly threatened to use atomic weapons. But the threats don't stop there......»»
The perfect holiday gift? AirPods are discounted to $99 right now
If you'd like to grab some AirPods without spending a ton of money, this deal for the AirPods 2 will net you a pair for just $99.....»»
Suppliers warn of more layoffs, spending cuts from UAW strike
As the UAW strike against the Detroit 3 enters its sixth week, suppliers are cutting back on capital expenditures and warning that many smaller Tier 2 and Tier 3 parts makers could soon be approaching a financial tipping point......»»
GenAI investments surge, anticipated to hit $143 billion by 2027
Enterprises will invest nearly $16 billion worldwide on GenAI solutions in 2023, according to IDC. This spending, which includes GenAI software and related infrastructure hardware and IT/business services, is expected to reach $143 billion in 2027 wi.....»»