fotostorm/Getty Images The COVID-19 pandemic forced employees in many sectors around the world to abandon their normal routines of commuting to and from an office, in favor of working remotely from home. Many, if not all, found it a liberating experience that resulted in an improved work-life balance while still ...
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Getty Images About 42% of workers have a hybrid working schedule, according to a Gallup study. These workers work in the office one or two days a week and work the other days remotely. Employees visit the office to conduct and attend important meetings, access office materials and supplies, and work from ...
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Getty Images/d3sign A data platform is being built to allow banks operating in Singapore to share intelligence on customers who are potentially involved in criminal activities. The move is part of the country’s efforts to bolster its defenses against financial crimes, including money laundering, terrorism funding, and financing of weapons ...
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Christina Darby/ZDNET After weeks of speculation, Google has officially announced the newest addition to its budget-friendly Pixel A-line, the Pixel 7a. Delivering on nearly all fronts, the phone comes with the latest Android features, wireless charging, and now a 90Hz display, all powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chipset. Also: This is Google’s ...
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PeopleImages/Getty Images Trackers aren’t going anywhere. Many businesses and services depend on them to gather data about your browsing habits. With those trackers, they can target you with ads or, if they are of a more nefarious nature, use that collected information against you. Whether the intention is the innocuous ...
Read More »Roku announces Home Monitoring System SE with wire-free keypad for $99
What you need to know Roku Home Monitoring System SE was announced for $99. It is a five-piece set with two entry sensors, a motion sensor, a wire-free keypad, and a hub with a siren. The home monitoring system, alongside other new products, will be available through Roku and Walmart ...
Read More »Creators rejoice: Apple adds Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro to iPad
Apple Can you imagine editing a full motion picture on your iPad? Apple just launched Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro for iPad, letting you take your work and creativity to go. Creators can now get a feel of their work with Apple’s all-new touch interface, featuring Multi Touch, so ...
Read More »Singapore pitches new law to slow spread of cybercrime
Getty Images/d3sign Singapore is looking to pass new legislation that will allow it to issue directives to stem the spread of malicious online activities, including blocking access to suspected scam sites. The proposed Online Criminal Harms Bill, which had its first reading in parliament Monday, outlines five key directions that ...
Read More »10th-gen iPad reviews: A long-awaited update, but maybe not the best buy
Apple’s latest base-model iPad cribs a lot of features from the more expensive iPad Air. But it also is considerably more expensive than before, making it a tough sell. The new 10th-generation iPad is ostensibly the new starting point for the iPad line. It’s got a bigger screen, faster processor, ...
Read More »Australia to restore dedicated privacy role amid growing data security threats
Getty Images/d3sign Australia will once again have a dedicated privacy commissioner, a move it says is necessary amid growing security threats. The move follows a year of high-profile breaches that compromised the personal data of millions in the country. Also: Five easy steps to keep your smartphone safe from hackers ...
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