Nov 1, 2024
Microsoft announced a new Extended Security Updates (ESU) option for Windows 10 users, offering one more year of critical updates for $30 as support for the operating system is set to end in October 2025.
Dropbox has announced that it will lay off 528 employees, or about 20% of its workforce, marking its second major round of job cuts in less than two years. The decision, disclosed on October 30,
Oct 31, 2024
According to Oxfam International's latest report, billionaires' indulgent lifestyles and investments emit more carbon dioxide in 90 minutes than the average person produces over their entire life. The report was released ahead of the
Oct 30, 2024
Patsnap’s latest AI-powered tool, Eureka, promises to boost research and development (R&D) processes and help companies accelerate early-stage product development. With its proprietary PatsnapGPT model, Eureka aims to transform the
This summer, JPMorgan Chase’s ATM systems suffered a glitch that allowed people to withdraw money they weren’t entitled to. The issue quickly went viral on TikTok, with some users exploiting the "infinite money
Microsoft accuses Google of running "shadow campaigns" to harm its cloud business. It alleges Google is funding lobby groups and offering millions to European cloud providers to pressure Microsoft. According to Microsoft’s Deputy General
Oct 29, 2024
Amazon’s recent return-to-office (RTO) mandate, set for January 2025, has triggered intense debate and worry among its workforce. Requiring five days a week in-office attendance, Amazon’s stance positions it at
Automattic, the company behind WordPress, has issued a mandate requiring WordCamp organizers worldwide to provide social media login credentials for their events. This mandate, which cites “continuity of access” as a primary reason, has sparked
Oct 28, 2024
Apple has thrown down a major challenge to the cybersecurity world with a bug bounty program that offers rewards of up to $1 million for vulnerabilities found in its Private Cloud Compute (PCC) servers. These
Oct 25, 2024
Microsoft reports that over 389 U.S. healthcare institutions were paralyzed by ransomware in 2024 alone, marking a 300% increase in incidents since 2015. These attacks disrupt operations on a scale that is unmanageable for
Oct 24, 2024
Feature phones, once considered relics of the pre-smartphone era, are experiencing a remarkable comeback in the UK. Driven by parents seeking to shield children from the dangers of the internet and Gen Z individuals
Heineken introduced the Boring Mode app, an app that helps people disconnect from their smartphones and focus on the moment. The app, available on iOS and Android, blocks notifications, social media, and even the camera,
Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have discovered a novel approach to improving the efficiency of iron-based alkaline batteries by adding silicate to the electrolyte. This novel breakthrough was published in ChemSusChem on October
Oct 21, 2024
The Internet Archive, a well-known hub of digital preservation, suffered a third security breach in October 2024, exposing vulnerabilities in its Zendesk support system. Repeated exploitation of unrotated API tokens enabled hackers to access
Oct 19, 2024
Jetpack rolled out a critical security update last week to address a vulnerability in its Contact Form feature that has existed since 2016. The vulnerability potentially allows logged-in users to access sensitive information submitted
Oct 18, 2024
Microsoft will officially stop free security updates for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025, leaving businesses and users with a choice: upgrade, pay for extended updates, or risk running an unsecured system. With nearly 70%
Meta has terminated 24 employees in Los Angeles over meal vouchers with the reason of misuse, the latest in a series of cost-cutting measures aimed at tightening operations. Questions surfaced about whether these actions
Oct 16, 2024
A study from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Missouri has revealed that images with higher color complexity tend to capture more attention and drive better engagement—potentially reshaping how businesses think
