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When You Need Different Shoes for Different Types of Runs (and When One Pair Is Fine)
We may earn a commission from links on this page. As a marathon runner, I’ve always taken a minimalist (read: cheap) approach to my gear. But when it comes to properly investing in—and maybe even splurging on—running gear, nothing is more important than your shoes. According to Jessica Lyons-Quirk, director of footwear merchandising at Road Runner Sports, wearing proper footwear…
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That $168M fine isn’t enough to stop NSO spies – Computerworld
NSO Group broke into the mainstream in 2019 when reports emerged showing the extent to which its Pegasus spyware had been used against 1,400 WhatsApp messages in addition to attacks against iPhones. Pegasus was an insidious attack that, once installed, granted total access to compromised devices. It turned people’s phone records, emails, messages, video content, and location data into open…
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Is Voice AI safe? Yes, but read the fine print
This voice-changing app uses AI to transform your voice in real-time on various platforms, including Discord, Zoom, and popular games. But is Voice AI safe to use? Many feel that the app’s questionable quality, deceptive marketing, and complex refund process make it feel scammy. Other criticisms come from a lack of proper documentation on Voice AI’s “Live Mode” and MetaModel…
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Apple will appeal punitive EU antitrust fine – Computerworld
All it really means In theory, these changes mean apps will be sold through multiple competing stores. That won’t be how things shape up, of course. Some stores will turn out to be malware-infested money traps; others will sell illegal or immoral content; others will show themselves over time to lack standards of customer, privacy, or security support; other developers will use…
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NHS supplier hit with £3m fine for security failings that led to attack
A Birmingham-based software provider has been handed a £3 million fine for security failings that led to a ransomware attack on the NHS. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said Advanced Computer Software Group failed to use appropriate security measures before the 2022 attack, which put the personal information of tens of thousands of NHS patients at risk. Advanced provided the…
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Microsoft to rejig Office-Teams cost to avoid EU fine – Computerworld
It has already asked some companies for feedback on the price differential by offering a one-week deadline, post which it will decide whether it wants to launch a formal market test, Reuters quoted sources as saying. However, the widening of prices between Office and Teams could act as an advantage for rivals as they can offer their video conferencing or…
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If the Switch 2 Screen Isn’t an OLED, That’s Actually Fine!
Summary Nintendo Switch 2 may not have OLED screen. LCD panels today have better color, contrast, refresh rates than when the original Switch launched. Keep your OLED Switch for certain games. A new generation of Nintendo console is releasing in 2025, and speculation is rife about this device, which has only a few confirmed details. A big question on everyone’s…
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Genshin Impact’s developer to pay $20 million fine to settle FTC charges
The Federal Trade Commission announced on Friday that Genshin Impact developer Cognosphere has agreed to a $20 million settlement and several restrictions on how it sells its loot boxes and manages children’s personal data. According to the FTC, the company “actively marketed” its loot boxes to children and misled players about their odds of winning prizes. Cognosphere allegedly also “deceived…
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Yes, Analog Phones Work Just Fine Over a VoIP Gateway
Thinking about switching to Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) so you can make calls over the internet instead of landlines? With a VoIP gateway you won’t have to replace your existing phones, fax machines, or other equipment. This saves money on new hardware and avoids the hassle of retraining employees who are comfortable with the current phone setup. Any modern…
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Billion-dollar fine against Intel annulled, says EU Court of Justice – Computerworld
In 2017, the Court of Justice tossed out the Commission’s judgement, saying that the General Court did not examine all of Intel’s arguments as it was required to do. “The Court therefore sets aside the judgment of the General Court as a result of that failure in its analysis,” it concluded, referring the case back to the General Court “to…
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