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Google is paying Samsung an ‘enormous sum’ to preinstall Gemini
Testimony this week from Google’s antitrust trial shows that Google gives Samsung an “enormous sum of money” each month to preinstall the Gemini AI app on Samsung devices, reports Bloomberg. Now that Judge Amit Mehta has ruled Google’s search engine is an illegal monopoly, its lawyers are sparring with the DOJ over how severe a potential penalty should be. Peter…
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Building ransomware resilience to avoid paying out
In January, the UK government proposed a ban on ransomware payments amid increasingly devastating attacks on organizations over the last few years. Impacting the public sector and those operating critical national infrastructure (CNI), the proposed ransom payment ban aims to disrupt criminal operating models to help solve the growing problem of ransomware. The measures and penalties will be decided following…
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HP’s sustainability drive is paying off for channel partners
The sustainability of technology vendors’ distribution channel could hold many back from meeting their ESG targets, and HP has made efforts to ensure its partners are onboard with them on its sustainability journey. HP set itself the goal of becoming the most sustainable technology company in the world and as a company that claims to have the channel as part…
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10 of the Most Ridiculous Fees (and How to Avoid Paying Them)
Processing fees. Service fees. Hidden fees. It feels like most companies and services these days have found countless ways to sneakily squeeze money out of me. Even when it’s only a few dollars here and there, it’s the principle of the thing: Why am I being charged in the first place? What can I do to circumvent these fees and…
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The Six Best Methods for Paying Off Credit Card Debt
The average balance per consumer now stands at $6,580—up 3.5% year over year, according to a recent report from TransUnion. Altogether, consumers owe a record $1.21 trillion on their credit cards, according to a separate report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. If you’re struggling with credit card debt, it’s safe to say you’re not struggling alone. Carrying a…
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Apple paying $20 million over Apple Watch lawsuit — see if you’re eligible
Apple has to pay some money to users who experienced battery swelling with their older Apple Watch. Specifically, anyone who owned an Apple Watch Series 1, 2 or 3 is eligible for a payout of $20 million, which the Cupertino company has agreed to pay. The lawsuit, Smith et al. v. Apple Inc., was filed in the United States District…
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Paying by Check? Think Again.
Scam artists are intercepting paper checks in the mail and stealing your money. But there are precautions to take. By Derek Kravitz While technology can help scammers find and persuade their potential victims, it can also help you protect yourself from common frauds—like checks that are stolen and "washed." Consider this story: When Mary H.,* who lives near San Diego,…
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How to Avoid Paying for Microsoft 365 Copilot by Downgrading to Classic
Summary From January 2025, Microsoft 365 Personal and Family subscription renewals automatically include Copilot with a small price increase. To avoid the raised price, you must manually downgrade to Microsoft 365 Family or Personal Classic before the renewal takes place. Although the Classic subscription is a temporary solution, it’s currently the only option if you want to keep your Microsoft…
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Do this to avoid paying $30 for updates after Windows 10 retires in 2025
Microsoft to offer extended support for Windows 10 users beyond 2025, but it will cost $30. This program provides only security updates, no new features, fixes, or technical support. The best way to avoid the extra cost is to plan and upgrade to Windows 11 as soon as possible. This is also an option even for devices with hardware that…
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UK firms are dangerously overconfident about paying ransoms to cyber criminals
Organizations are naïve when it comes to ransomware, new research has warned, with many believing their chances of recovering data are higher than they actually are. Virtually all UK IT and security decision-makers surveyed by Cohesity were aware that cyber attacks were on the rise, with more than half having fallen victim to a ransomware attack themselves in 2023. This,…
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