Why paying the ransom is a mistake
New research from Databarracks reveals 44% of organizations that suffered a ransomware attack, paid the ransom. 34% recovered from backups, while 22% used ransomware decryption tools. The findings come from the Databarracks 2022 Data Health Check. Th.....»»
Paramount Plus will get more expensive when it merges with Showtime
Paramount Plus is set to get more expensive later this year, but it’s not all bad news. The price increase is tied to Paramount’s decision to merge its Paramount Plus streaming service with Showtime, so you’ll be paying a little bit more but a.....»»
New taxes make electric car owners pay, too
Electric vehicle owners are immune from paying taxes at the pump to fund road infrastructure. That's going to change......»»
Google"s Bard AI bot mistake wipes $100bn off shares
An advert to promote the new Bard software shows it answering a query incorrectly......»»
Twitter corrects course on chronological timeline mistake
Twitter earlier this year rolled out an update that forced the algorithm timeline onto the homepage of its mobile app. After several complaints, the platform decided to reverse its decision and users can once again set the “Following” timeline a.....»»
Netflix (sort of) walks back on its password sharing rules
Following the outrage that users had when it was revealed how Netflix would be clamping down on password sharing, the company now claims that it was a “mistake”. The post Netflix (sort of) walks back on its password sharing rules first appeared o.....»»
Save 50% on Apple"s iPad 10th Generation, now just $224.99 (cheapest price ever)
TigerDirect has issued what could be a price mistake on the iPad 10th Generation, which normally retails for $449, but is on sale for just $224.99.Save 50% on the iPad 10th Gen.While the $224.01 discount lasts, grab Apple's iPad 10th Generation with.....»»
When you buy at a discount online, are you really paying more?
A study published in a recent issue of INFORMS journal Marketing Science has found evidence of a questionable practice that tricks consumers into thinking they are getting a discount when they are actually paying more......»»
Netflix says strict new password sharing rules were posted in error
New Netflix rules that would have enforced a limitation on users' sharing passwords are reportedly a mistake and don't apply in the US — for now.Netflix logoNetflix has long been planning to cut down on password sharing, or letting friends share on.....»»
Save 40% on Peacock Premium when you subscribe today
Peacock is a streaming service worth paying attention to and it's even better when you can save 40% off the regular price. Here's what to do......»»
Apple Mac mini M2 buying guide: don’t make this mistake
The Apple Mac mini M2 is an impressive desktop, but don't make this critical mistake when picking one up......»»
Spotify paying subscribers pass 200M, but quarterly loss climbs almost 700%
The number of Spotify paying subscribers passed 200 million for the first time in the last quarter. The company added 10M new subscribers to hit 205M paid accounts, and 489M in total. However, the company – which has almost never posted a quarterl.....»»
Stereotyping veterans as heroes may limit their future careers
While much of the American public venerates people who enlist in the military, constantly referring to all veterans as "heroes" may direct them into lower-paying careers associated with selflessness, according to research published by the American Ps.....»»
If you think PCs are dying, you haven’t been paying attention
Microsoft and Intel are down bad right now, but that doesn't mean it's time to declare that PCs are dead once again......»»
Apple Mac Mini M2 vs. M1: don’t make a buying mistake
Apple's Mac Mini M2 offers better performance than the M1, but is the new desktop worth it with last-gen models going for bargain prices?.....»»
DirecTV dumps Newsmax instead of paying new fee, drawing Republican outrage
DirecTV says Newsmax ratings aren't high enough to justify network's rate demand. Enlarge Newsmax is no longer on DirecTV, as the satellite video provider today said it decided not to renew an expiring deal because of N.....»»
ICE fueling costs fall below price of EV charging in the midrange segment, study says
An analysis of late-2022 fueling costs by the Anderson Economic Group says midpriced ICE drivers are paying an average of 31 cents less than midpriced EV drivers charging at home......»»
Lawsuit: Twitter stopped paying rent at headquarters after Musk took over
Twitter didn't pay $3.4M rent bills in December and January, building owner says. Enlarge (credit: Aurich Lawson) Twitter is being sued for alleged nonpayment of rent by the owner of its US headquarters building in San F.....»»
Excavation of massive underground caverns for Deep Underground Neutrino Experiment halfway complete
Deep below the surface in South Dakota, construction crews have been working tirelessly to carve out a network of caverns and tunnels that one day will house a huge neutrino experiment. Their efforts are paying off: With almost 400,000 tons of rock e.....»»
European launch chief insists there be no competition with Ariane rockets
"A huge mistake would be that this focus on microlaunchers destabilizes Ariane 6 and Vega C." Enlarge / A pathfinder version of the Ariane 6 rocket is seen at launch facilities in Kourou, French Guiana. (credit: European Space Ag.....»»
Are Kindle books free? How to read on your Kindle without paying a dime
The Amazon Kindle is an exceptional piece of kit, but it doesn't have to be an expensive one. Here's how to get free books for your Kindle......»»