<!–> Dimitrios Manias/Getty Images It’s not really a Linux problem, but as is so often the case, Linux kernel developers have to clean up after AMD and Intel. It happened again with the chipmakers’ latest CPU vulnerabilities: AMD Inception and Intel Downfall. To fix these, Linux creator Linus Torvalds has released a new set of […] More
<!–> Google For some time, Google released security updates for the Chrome browser on a bi-weekly basis. However, the company has now decided that a faster patch release schedule is needed to thwart hackers (and other bad actors) from exploiting vulnerabilities in the browser. Although bi-weekly sounds like a solid schedule for keeping a browser […] More
<!–> Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has culled all but four of its accounts on X, formerly known as Twitter, citing trust issues and a need to move to where its audiences are. The national broadcaster said Wednesday it had further reduced its presence on X, after shutting three […] More
<!–> NurPhoto/Contributor/Getty Images Does anyone read software services’ terms and conditions? Lawyers do, but even their eyes have been known to glaze over. So until recently, no one had noticed that Zoom had changed its Terms of Service (ToS) in March 2023. Under its new terms, Zoom claimed the right to use your video, audio, and […] More
<!–> Laurence Dutton/Getty Images In the last six months, the positive impacts of artificial intelligence have been highlighted more than ever, but so have the risks. At its best, AI has made it possible for people to complete everyday tasks with more ease and even create breakthroughs in different industries that can revolutionize how work […] More
<!–> If a user decorates their digital home carefully, it can be highly aggravating for a stranger to walk in and vandalize their space. And Apple agrees. sdominick/Getty Images As Apple continues to prepare for the release of its mixed reality headset – the Apple Vision Pro – Patently Apple spotted the company’s filing of a […] More
<!–> In a world of bulk data collection, surveillance, and personalized ad tracking, it’s up to us to take control of our personal privacy. Westend61/Getty Images The internet opened the door to a realm of possibilities that permanently changed the business landscape and our personal lives. No longer restricted to dial-up, many of us now […] More
<!–> Google Have you ever found a private or confidential piece of information about you in a public search result? That can not only be embarrassing but it can also potentially lead to identity theft and other threats. Also: Best secure browsers to protect your privacy online Now, Google is trying to make it easier […] More
