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monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images Have you been using the new RCS format to send texts between an iPhone and an Android phone? If so, you could be exposing your messages to snooping by foreign hackers. In a news call with reporters on Tuesday, US government officials revealed that China had hacked AT&T, Verizon, and Lumen Technologies to […] More
Cyd Social media users increasingly seek ways to regain control of their digital data. As platforms like X (formerly Twitter) become less popular, many users turn to alternatives such as Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon. This shift has created a growing desire for users to change their social media presence by starting fresh or leaving platforms […] More
Screenshot by Emily Long/ZDNETBlack Friday formally launches tomorrow, but many cybersecurity companies, including antivirus, VPN, and password manager providers, have released their deals early. Among them is NordPass More
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June Wan/ZDNETThe year 2024 delivered all the drama technology fans could want: AI dominance, chip wars, smart devices that were anything but, and a social media implosion that’s already a case study in corporate mismanagement. From monumental wins to jaw-dropping failures, here’s the definitive breakdown of the year’s tech highs and lows.Also: The best Black Friday deals live nowLosers1. X (formerly Twitter): A masterclass in self-destructionElon Musk spent 2024 doubling down on the chaos that turned X into a punchline. Advertisers fled after baffling policy shifts, verified checkmarks became meaningless, and users abandoned ship for Bluesky and Mastodon in droves. Engagement plummeted, and what was once a cultural institution became a meme of its former self. Musk might still call it “the town square,” but in 2024, X was more like the local landfill.Also: I tried replacing Twitter with Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon: Here’s what I found2. Amazon: Innovation takes a coffee breakAmazon’s five-day return-to-office mandate alienated employees, sparked accusations of “quiet firing,” and triggered a mass exodus of talent. Workers who couldn’t — or wouldn’t — move closer to offices were forced out, and with them went years of expertise and innovation. This was the HR equivalent of smashing a robot with a sledgehammer for a company obsessed with efficiency. Quiet quitting? More like loud mismanagement.Also: 82% of leaders plan to increase flexible work options in the next two years More
diyun Zhu/Getty Images When I first examined whether it’s possible to fight back against AI-generated plagiarism, and how that might work, it was January 2023, just a few months into the world’s exploding awareness of generative AI. This is an updated version of that original January 2023 article. When I first tested GPT detectors, I […] More
peepo/Getty Images The year 2024 delivered all the drama technology fans could want: AI dominance, chip wars, smart devices that were anything but, and a social media implosion that’s already a case study in corporate mismanagement. From monumental wins to jaw-dropping failures, here’s the definitive breakdown of the year’s tech highs and lows. Also: The […] More
LastPass What’s the deal? LastPass are having a once-a-year sale for Black Friday where there’s up to 50% off all plans<!–>. Passwords are so last century, and passkeys are the future. Passkeys replace the traditional strings of random – or not-so-random -characters with a more secure method of authentication. A passkey consists of a public […] More
