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    iPhone 16 better thwarts hackers who use the camera or microphone to spy on you

    Kerry Wan/ZDNETThe iPhone 16 sports a new security feature that aims to protect you against spyware and similar threats better. Known as “Secure Exclave,” the enhanced privacy technology will visually notify you if your camera or microphone is being used without your permission. But since the technology is hardware-based, it’s more resistant to hackers who try to tap into those sensors without triggering an alert.Also: How to preorder the iPhone 16 now (and even get one for free) The feature itself isn’t new. “Secure Exclave” first appeared earlier this year with the launch of the M4 iPad Pro More

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    Buy 3 months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for $36 – here’s how

    Get three months of access to Xbox Game Pass Ultimate for a discount right now. Stack Social If you’ve been thinking about trying out Xbox’s subscription gaming service Game Pass, now is a great time to get started: Stack Social is offering a deal to get three months of Xbox Game Pass Ultimate access for […] More

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    The best iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro cases of 2024: Expert recommended

    The new generation of iPhones are here and features a new action button, more AI, and new color options like desert titanium. The iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max are available for preorder now, and will be in stores on September 20. If you’re picking one up, you’ll want to make sure to invest in a solid case to make your new device last. Also: Preorder the iPhone 16 now (and even get one for free) – here’s howIt’s no secret that iPhones aren’t the most rugged devices, sometimes yielding screen cracks and camera damage from simple drops. As someone who notoriously drops their phone on a daily basis, I have gotten to know what iPhone cases offer the best protection and have relied on ZDNET’s editors’ years of experience testing different case brands. No matter your needs — drop protection, style with durability, or functionality — we’ve got you covered. What is the best iPhone 16 case right now?Our pick for the best iPhone 16 case right now is the Nomad Sport Case More

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    The future of computing must be more sustainable, even as AI demand fuels energy use

    Andriy Onufriyenko/Getty Images The future of computing needs to be more sustainable with artificial intelligence (AI) playing a role in achieving this, even as the growing adoption of the technology fuels energy consumption.  Digital technologies such as AI can help identify ways to reduce emissions, such as optimizing power grids and developing sustainable supply chains, […] More

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    Buy a Microsoft Office for Windows license for $35 – the lowest price of the year

    Download a lifetime license to Microsoft Office at a deep discount with this deal. Stack Social If you need access to Microsoft Office but don’t want to pay the yearly fee to access Office 365, you’re in luck: Stack Social is offering a lifetime license for Microsoft Office Professional 2021 for Windows or Mac, starting […] More