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Cybersecurity teams face unparalleled pressure, but they’re stepping up to the plate
While cybersecurity teams are contending with rising workloads and chronic staffing issues, new research shows practitioners are still charging ahead and meeting targets. In a new study from Tines and IDC, 88% of InfoSec leaders said their teams are exceeding targets, and a key factor here lies in the adoption of new AI tools and automation. The study found that…
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Global PC sales could face a major hurdle in 2025
Global PC and tablet sales could face a major hurdle in 2025, according to new research from IDC, with the looming prospect of US tariffs stunting growth. IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker shows global PC volume is now expected to reach 273 million in 2025 – slightly less than the previous forecast and only 3.7% up on last…
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Legal professionals face huge risks when using AI at work
US law firm Morgan & Morgan has told its staff to stop using AI because it could make up case law — and presenting that in a court filing was a fireable offense. The law firm, which specializes in personal injury claims, warned two staff members for using the technology earlier this month. The lawyers in question have been sanctioned…
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Hybrid workers face ‘ping fatigue’ and it’s hurting productivity – here’s how leaders can help staff manage constant work notifications
The average worker has to rely on a number of digital platforms, communication channels and task management systems on a daily basis. In a world of remote work, these tools are essential to keep touch with colleagues and collaborate effectively – but tools that are supposed to make life easier can just as easily feed into mental exhaustion and anxiety…
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Ditch the Mouse: You Can Control Your Chromebook with Just Your Face
Google showcased an impressive Face Control AI feature at I/O 2024 that allowed users to control a computer using their head movements and facial gestures. Turns out, Google has introduced Face Control on Chromebooks with the recent version 132 update. I just tried it on my Chromebook, and to my surprise, it worked flawlessly from the get-go. You simply have…
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The UK’s AI ambitions face one major hurdle – finding enough home-grown talent
While government plans to create 13,000 jobs as part of its AI Action Plan have been welcomed, researchers have raised concerns over a potential lack of skilled labor to meet growing demand in the industry. AI positions are among the hardest for organizations to fill, according to a study from HR platform Deel, with nearly a quarter of enterprises revealing…
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The fractured regulatory landscape tech companies face in 2025
The rise of data nationalism – when governments look to control data for security reasons – is leading to the creation of a patchwork of country or region-specific regulations that can add another layer of complexity to businesses’ global compliance. The development of laws and regulations such as the EU AI Act and the UK’s Data Use and Access Bill…
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Smile! You can now control your Chromebook with your face – Computerworld
Google has started rolling out a number of new features in Chrome OS, according to The Verge, including a new feature that allows a user to control their Chromebook using head movements (to move the mouse pointer) and facial expressions (to click or activate dictation). In the video below, see how it works: To use the new feature, your Chromebook…
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Microsoft staff face second round of layoffs as firm continues cost-cutting measures
Microsoft has revealed another round of layoffs in addition to the performance-based cuts confirmed last week, according to reports from Business Insider. The layoffs will hit a range of teams across the organization, including security, sales, experiences and devices, and gaming, according to two people familiar with the matter. One source claimed employees started to receive notifications about layoffs in…
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Mark Zuckerberg lies about content moderation to Joe Rogan’s face
I’ll spare you the experience of listening to one of the richest men in the world whine and just tell you straight out: Mark Zuckerberg’s interview on The Joe Rogan Experience is full of lies. Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook’s parent company Meta, sets the tone at the very beginning: “I think at some level you only start one of these…
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