bymuratdeniz/Getty Images Microsoft 365<!–> subscribers looking for a VPN to protect their internet connections can now turn to a free option available with Microsoft Defender. In a new FAQ on its website, Microsoft described the privacy protection now included with Defender for individuals with a Microsoft 365 Personal or Family plan. Available in the US, […] More
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Get Windows 11 Pro at a big discount right now. StackSocial Need an operating system upgrade? Windows 11 Pro puts productivity in your hands with features that make everything from hybrid work to streaming entertainment easy, and you can grab the software for a discounted price right now through StackSocial. A lifetime subscription for the […] More
Prakhar Khanna/ZDNETIn a recent ZDNET article, my friend and colleague David Gewirtz explained why he considers the upcoming iPhone 16, with its focus on iOS 18 and Apple Intelligence, an essential upgrade.While I value David’s perspective, I beg to differ.Also: Apple Intelligence arrives in iOS 18.1 developer beta. Here’s what’s new for iPhoneDavid argues that the incorporation of artificial intelligence (AI) in iOS 18 makes the iPhone 16 a necessary upgrade for him, emphasizing the potential of Apple Intelligence to revolutionize how we interact with our devices. While I agree with his view in the long term, I’m not convinced that the first version of Apple Intelligence will represent the big leap forward in usability that so many are anticipating. Every year, my wife and I eagerly await the release of the new iPhone. Being part of Apple’s Upgrade Program More
Matthew Miller/ZDNETAlthough I’ve tried multiple VR devices in the past (Google’s Daydream and Samsung’s phone-based VR products), I hadn’t been fully convinced of the usefulness of VR for my own purposes. It wasn’t until I saw the reviews of the Apple Vision Pro More
Yuichiro Chino/Getty Images The cost of a data breach in 2024 has clocked the biggest year-on-year increase since the pandemic, but companies that use artificial intelligence (AI) tools are mitigating some of the financial damage from the fallout. The global average cost of a data security breach now clocks in at $4.88 million, up 10% […] More
Google Generative artificial intelligence (AI) has made identifying synthetic content and protecting user privacy much more challenging. In an effort to improve information literacy and increase data protections, Google has made changes to Search that combat deepfakes and make taking control of your information a little easier. On Wednesday, the company detailed its improvements to […] More
Kerry Wan/ZDNETIf London-based tech company Nothing has proved anything in 2024, it’s that it can make affordable gadgets good — really good. Going into a competitive second half of the year, Nothing today is adding another budget Android phone to its name, the Phone 2a Plus More
