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Apple Removes Thousands of Apps Due to Digital Services Act Requirements
Apple has removed thousands of apps from its European Union App Store for failing to comply with the Digital Services Act, which requires developers to provide a verified address, email, and phone number. This move is part of Apple’s broader efforts to adhere to new regulations aimed at increasing transparency and accountability in digital marketplaces. Developers who have not submitted…
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Bye bye NBN 25? ACCAN urges NBN Co to ditch 25Mbps services, make 50Mbps the new minimum
NBN Co is being urged to reconsider its focus on delivering faster top-end speeds, and expand its plans by raising speeds on its lowest tier, setting a new baseline of 50Mbps, according to a consultation paper. Responding to NBN Co’s latest consultation paper, the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) remarks that the wholesaler is too focused on introducing faster…
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Meta is building the world’s longest subsea cable: Project Waterworth will span 50,000 km and connect five continents – and it aims to boost global connectivity and AI services
Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest subsea cable in a bid to supercharge global connectivity and drive AI innovation. The cable, dubbed ‘Project Waterworth’, will be built as part of a multi-billion dollar, multi-year investment by the tech giant that will include the opening of three new oceanic corridors. Aimed at strengthening the scale and reliability of…
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Consumers are sick of slow, clunky services, so they’re demanding enterprises modernize their tech
Consumers are placing increased pressure on enterprises to improve user experiences and update clunky legacy technology, according to new research from Pegasystems and YouGov. More than three-quarters (77%) of surveyed consumers said organizations should invest in improved interactions with customers, while over two-thirds (69%) feel companies are more interested in driving profits with tech investments than improving customer experience. Many…
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Cloud spending soars in financial services – but it’s not all plane sailing for another key European industry
The banking industry is ramping up cloud spending more than any other sector, according to new research, but other major sectors appear to be easing off the pedal. Analysis from IDC shows public cloud spending in Europe will hit a total of $221 billion this year and is expected to reach $373 billion by 2028 – marking a five-year compound…
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5 Reasons I’ve Stopped Auto-Renewing Cloud Gaming Services
I never liked the idea of cloud gaming or gaming subscriptions, but I’ve found myself using both. They make a lot of sense for someone who likes gaming on their phone. Still, I’ve stopped allowing these services to auto-renew, and I feel it’s for the better. 5 Expiration Dates Help Me Digitally Detox I’m not going to tell you that…
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UK government signs up Anthropic to improve public services
The UK government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Anthropic to explore how the company’s Claude AI assistant could be used to improve access to public services. According to a statement from government officials, the aim is to advance best practices for the responsible deployment of frontier AI capabilities across the public sector while fostering close cooperation between government…
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Threat actors are leaning on trusted services more than ever
Cyber threats are increasingly incorporating legitimate services in their attack chain, researchers warn. In its latest threat intelligence report, email security platform Mimecast said it flagged more than 5 billion threats in the second half of 2024. Mimecast identified the growing trend of living off trusted services (LOTS) attacks as its most significant finding over the period, as attackers increasingly…
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How to Save Money on Streaming Services
Before we dig into streaming services, let’s first look at cable, which is the biggest chunk of many households’ monthly home entertainment bill. My wife and I considered canceling our DirecTV satellite service but decided to keep it because it’s a good way for her to see most Yankees games. You may likewise find that a traditional cable (or satellite)…
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What Are “Remastered” Songs on Streaming Services Like Spotify?
Summary Mastering tweaks music to ensure it sounds great across devices. Mastering styles change over time, affecting sound quality. Remastering improves older songs by catering to modern listening preferences. While looking for music on services like Spotify, you may have noticed two versions of a song or album, with one labeled “remastered”. But, what does this actually mean? Is that…
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