Marketers now have access to six new features, including the ability to go live with Shorts videos, as well as enhanced editing capabilities. YouTube Shorts has rolled out a range of new tools to encourage and inspire content creation. The Read More
Microsoft Finally Adds Firmware Analysis to Microsoft Defender for IoT
Microsoft has added the ability to analyze firmware for security risks to Microsoft Defender for IoT. Firmware vulnerabilities are an often-overlooked attack vector, one that can be especially problematic for the IoT industry, given the plethora of devices organizations may Read More
Report: Governments Ill-Prepared For Ransomware & Disaster Recovery
Governments are increasingly a target for ransomware attacks, but a new report says the majority are not confident in their ability to fully recover. Arcserve conducted a survey of local governments and public services, and the results were not encouraging. In Read More
The Latest Round of Apple Updates Fix a Zero-Day Vulnerability
Apple has released a round of security updates for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and Safari, fixing a zero-day vulnerability. Apple doesn’t release detailed information regarding vulnerabilities, in the interest of keeping bad actors from further exploiting them. In the release notes Read More
US-China Tech War Heats Up As US Moves to Restrict Cloud Access
The US is ramping up its efforts to restrict China’s access to advanced technology, with plans to limit its access to US cloud services. US officials have been trying for several years to restrict China’s access to advanced tech, with much Read More
Linux Distro Reviews: Linux Mint
Linux Mint is one of the most heavily recommended Linux distros available, especially for users switching from Windows. Does Linux Mint live up to that reputation? Is it an equally good option for Mac users? How does it stack up Read More
EU Wants User-Replaceable Smartphone Batteries
The European Union has approved new rules that will make it much easier for consumers to replace their smartphone battery. The vast majority of smartphones sold are sealed devices that require special tools to open and service them. The EU’s Read More
FAA Takes Steps to Prevent Database Errors That Grounded Flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration has implemented safeguards to prevent database errors that grounded flights in January. On January 11, a Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) system outage impacted some 11,000 flights in the US. In the days after the Read More
Cybersecurity Issues: The World’s Largest Data Breaches
Data breaches are surprisingly common, even in today’s age when cyber security seems to be at its best. In fact, in just the first ten months of 2022, over 15 million global data records have been exposed, leaked, lost, or stolen Read More
Report: Apple Working On Next-Gen Display Tech to Reduce Reliance on Samsung
Apple appears eager to reduce its reliance on rival Samsung, developing its next-gen micro-LED display tech. Apple is heavily reliant on Samsung for its displays, despite efforts to diversify its supply chain. Neither LG nor BOE Technology has been able Read More