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Think data leaks are bad now? Wait until genAI supersizes them

Think data leaks are bad now? Wait until genAI supersizes them

The founding editor of retail technology site StorefrontBacktalk, he's been a columnist for CBSNews.com, RetailWeek, Computerworld and eWeek and his byline has appeared in titles ranging from BusinessWeek, VentureBeat and Fortune to The New York Times, USA Today, Reuters, The Philadelphia Inquirer, The Baltimore Sun, The Detroit News and The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.


Google Search is testing Twitter-style verification badges

Google Search is testing Twitter-style verification badges

Michael's previous bylines include Android Police, Digital Trends, Wired, Lifehacker, and How-To Geek, and he's covered events like CES and Mobile World Congress live.


Best early USB flash drive deals for October Prime Day: Save big on tiny drives

Best early USB flash drive deals for October Prime Day: Save big on tiny drives

To create the deal lists below, I’ve taken into consideration several factors, including the manufacturer’s reputation, user reviews, as well as the product’s pricing history.


What to expect from Apple this October and beyond

What to expect from Apple this October and beyond

Within that context, it seems wise to anticipate an ever-expanding array of features will be made available, even as developers begin to deploy Apple Intelligence APIs within their own software, further expanding what is available to consumer and enterprise users.


Microsoft unveils new AI-powered Windows 11 features for Copilot+ PC users

Microsoft unveils new AI-powered Windows 11 features for Copilot+ PC users

“Click to Do works by first understanding everything you’ve seen on your screen, then enabling useful shortcuts to actions that help you more quickly search, learn, edit, shop, or act on those items,” Yusuf Mehdi, Microsoft’s corporate vice president and consumer chief marketing officer, explained in a pre-recorded press briefing ahead of the announcement.


The lesson of Helene: you and your business need satellite comms

The lesson of Helene: you and your business need satellite comms

After all, other than avoiding platforms characterized by frequent ransomware attacks and spiralling ancillary security support costs, it just might be that smartphones equipped with satellite connectivity could become a vital business asset as we navigate an increasingly uncertain world.


IT gains open-source tools to manage iPhones, iPads, and Macs

IT gains open-source tools to manage iPhones, iPads, and Macs

This update simplifies the process of handling macOS, iOS, and iPadOS devices, providing a scalable solution for both MSPs and enterprises looking to centralize control while maintaining flexibility for different user groups,” the company says on its website.


Microsoft vowed to fight climate change — then genAI came along

Microsoft vowed to fight climate change — then genAI came along

That’s the message delivered by Microsoft’s spike in water use to cool AI data centers, and the company’s recently proposed deal to reopen Three Mile Island, the site of the worst nuclear power disaster in US history.


Best early Chromebook deals for Prime Day 2024

Best early Chromebook deals for Prime Day 2024

I had to add the Asus deal from Walmart, but there’s an interesting caveat: The screen is monstrous, the size of a desktop display at 17 inches.


Best Windows backup software 2021: Free and paid options reviewed

Best Windows backup software 2021: Free and paid options reviewed

Besides offering unparalleled backup functionality that’s both robust and easy to navigate, it integrates security apps as well, which protect against malware, malicious websites, and other threats using real-time monitoring.


Amazon’s October Prime Day 2024: Everything to know and early deals

Amazon’s October Prime Day 2024: Everything to know and early deals

We expect to see great deals on massive monitors, large TVs, speedy laptops, headphones, smartwatches, phones, cameras, keyboards, storage devices, and more.


Microsoft’s new Windows App lets you access your PC from anywhere

Microsoft’s new Windows App lets you access your PC from anywhere

Microsoft recommends that IT administrators use the “Get started with Windows App” documentation to update internal processes and guide users and helpdesk teams.