Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images The last piece of the Windows 10 support puzzle is in place. Well, almost. In a blog post today, Microsoft’s Jason Leznek, principal product manager for Windows servicing and delivery, announced that the company will offer Extended Security Updates (ESUs) for Windows 10 for organizations, ...
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Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what ...
Read More »Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what ...
Read More »You should probably update your Google Chrome browser this weekend
June Wan/ZDNET If you are one of the millions of worldwide Chrome users, it’s time for yet another update. That’s right, a sixth zero-day exploit has been discovered in Chrome and, fortunately, the update was released shortly after. If you’re uncertain as to what a zero-day vulnerability is, it’s simply ...
Read More »Make your WhatsApp chats even more private with a secret code. Here’s how
WhatsApp Some conversations are meant to stay between you and the sender, and WhatsApp just added a feature to help your private chats stay private. Typically, access to your phone means access to all your conversations, but with Secret Code, it doesn’t have to be that way. Also: 3 new ...
Read More »Meta will enforce ban on AI-powered political ads in every nation, no exceptions
cokada/Getty Images Meta says its generative artificial intelligence (AI) advertising tools cannot be used to power political campaigns anywhere globally, with access blocked for ads targeting specific services and issues. The social media giant said earlier this month that advertisers will be barred from using generative AI tools in its ...
Read More »Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what ...
Read More »Worried about iOS 17’s NameDrop feature? Here’s why I’m not turning it off
Apple/ZDNET Over the Thanksgiving weekend, there was a fair bit of panic on Facebook related to a new iOS feature called NameDrop, and as with so many things on social media, these warnings spread like wildfire. But is there any truth to these warnings? Let’s take a look. So, what ...
Read More »The 3 biggest risks from generative AI – and how to deal with them
da-kuk/Getty Images It sometimes feels like everyone everywhere is dabbling in generative artificial intelligence (AI). From developers who are producing code to marketers who are creating content, people in all kinds of roles are finding ways to boost their productivity with emerging technology. The rush to take advantage of AI ...
Read More »OpenAI saga shows the race for AI supremacy is no longer just between nations
NurPhoto/Getty Images The battle between the US and China for AI prowess is what I’d first planned to discuss when starting this post. A frenzied weekend has now changed the scope of this debate. Yet, the underlying messaging remains the same, especially for governments still figuring out their role in ...
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