Security Bite: Annual cost of cybercrime to hit $9.2 trillion in 2024
Cybercrime is on an unprecedented rise. A new Statista Market Insights survey predicts that the annual cost of cyberattacks will reach $9.2 trillion this year. The figure surpasses even the revenues of some of the largest corporations in the world. M.....»»
The best RAM for 2024
There are a lot of RAM kits on the market, but only a select few made the cut in our roundup of the best RAM kits. Here are the top options in 2024......»»
How to buy Amazon Astro
Amazon Astro isn't available to everyone, but there's still a way to get the robot into your home. Here's how to buy Amazon Astro in 2024......»»
Security Bite: X quietly adds option to keep its third-rate AI product Grok from scraping your posts and interactions
Heads up! Elon Musk’s social platform X (formerly Twitter) has quietly added an opt-out toggle to keep its AI chatbot Grok from data scraping your posts, as well as any interactions you have with it. The setting to allow data for training is enable.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: July 26, 2024 – The latest on Apple Intelligence timing and safety
On today’s episode of 9to5Mac Daily, we discuss Apple’s agreement to AI safety guidelines established by the Biden administration ahead of the Apple Intelligence launch. We also cover Apple’s invitation to developers for an in-person Apple Inte.....»»
97% of CrowdStrike systems are back online; Microsoft suggests Windows changes
Kernel access gives security software a lot of power, but not without problems. Enlarge / A bad update to CrowdStrike's Falcon security software crashed millions of Windows PCs last week. (credit: CrowdStrike) CrowdStrik.....»»
Clearance of deer cull carcasses is a loss to ecosystem, finds Scotland study
The removal of deer bodies following annual culls in Scotland may be depriving the environment of essential nutrients, according to a new study published in Ecological Solutions and Evidence......»»
Paris 2024: How the Olympics shape—and are shaped by—geopolitics
When French historian and educator Baron Pierre de Coubertin founded the modern Olympics in 1894, he did so with a vision of promoting peace through sport. In reality, the Olympics have often reflected the geopolitics of the period......»»
How to watch Swimming in the Olympics: Schedule, streaming, and more
It's time for swimming at the 2024 Paris Olympics, and we have all the different ways you can watch a live stream of every event and race......»»
This 14-inch Alienware gaming laptop has a $600 discount
Own one of the best gaming laptops for 2024! Save $600 when you purchase the Alienware X14 R2 through Dell......»»
How to watch Basketball in the Olympics: Schedule, channels, more
Basketball is easily one of the most anticipated events at the 2024 Summer Olympics, and we have everything you need to know to watch every single game......»»
How to watch Olympic Gymnastics: Every Simone Biles event
Simone Biles and the top gymnasts in the world are set to compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics. Here's how to watch a live stream of every single event......»»
Microsoft starts campaign to make Windows security more like Mac post-CrowdStrike
CrowdStrike has nearly run its full course of damage, and Microsoft is looking ahead to prevent the next such catastrophe. Step one in the company’s playbook? Follow Apple’s lead and make Windows security more Mac-like by limiting kernel access......»»
These are the best Apple Watch bands for working out in 2024
Whether you're looking for a durable, sweat-proof, or waterproof Apple Watch band for working out — or something comfortable and stretchy for yoga class, we've got you covered.Best Apple Watch bands for working out.Regardless of your preferred work.....»»
At the Olympics, AI is watching you
New system foreshadows a future where there are too many CCTV cameras for humans to physically watch. Enlarge / Police observe the Eiffel Tower from Trocadero ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games on July 22, 2024. (credit: Hect.....»»
Amazon knocks $100 off Apple"s 2024 iPad Air 13-inch (lowest price ever)
Grab record-low prices on Apple's 2024 iPad Air 6 at Amazon heading into the weekend.Better-than-Prime Day pricing has taken effect on Apple's iPad Air 13-inch, a new model added to the 2024 iPad lineup that was released in May.Save $100 on the thin-.....»»
Threat of slimmer used-car profits, supply allows for little slack in 2024, dealers say
Franchised dealership and auto retail group leaders spoke with Automotive News in June and July about used-car market certainties and uncertainties in 2024......»»
CrowdStrike largest IT outage in history; cost more than $5B
Cybersecurity researcher Troy Hunt – who runs the HaveIBeenPwned website – predicted that the CrowdStrike failure would set a record as the largest IT outage in history, and the numbers seem to back him up. Cyber insurance company Parametrix h.....»»
New infosec products of the week: July 26, 2024
Here’s a look at the most interesting products from the past week, featuring releases from GitGuardian, LOKKER, Permit.io, Secure Code Warrior, and Strata Identity. GitGuardian’s tool helps companies discover developer leaks on GitHub GitGuardian.....»»
Progress fixes critical RCE flaw in Telerik Report Server, upgrade ASAP! (CVE-2024-6327)
Progress Software has fixed a critical vulnerability (CVE-2024-6327) in its Telerik Report Server solution and is urging users to upgrade as soon as possible. About CVE-2024-6327 (and CVE-2024-6096) Telerik Report Server is an enterprise solution for.....»»
Apple Intelligence will adhere to new and vague federal artificial intelligence safeguards
Apple, amongst other big tech companies, has agreed to a voluntary and toothless initiative that asks for fairness in developing artificial intelligence models, and monitoring of potential security or privacy issues as the development continues.Futur.....»»