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CISOs are working harder than ever, but their pay isn’t keeping pace
CISOs have reported the scope of their role has widened to encompass business concerns that extend beyond cybersecurity, but believe their compensation doesn’t reflect this. The 2025 State of the CISO report from IANS Research includes testimony from roughly 800 CISOs on the growing importance of the role, and the simultaneous growth in the role’s complexity and scope of responsibilities.…
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Cracks begin to show in hybrid working as more staff report ‘video call fatigue’ – but nearly a third would still quit if faced with an RTO mandate
A third of younger workers say they’d rather quit their jobs than do more days in the office, according to a survey. Education platform Kahoot surveyed 2,000 UK professionals revealing why so many workers are keen to stay at home — and why some can’t wait to get back to the office. The study revealed that 29% of 18-24 year…
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Nearly half of tech workers are seeking new roles – declining employee benefits and reduced flexible working options have staff looking elsewhere
A record number of tech workers are looking for a new job this year, as the benefits offered by employers decline. In a survey carried out for career hub Dice, 47% said they were actively seeking new roles, marking a sharp rise from 29% last year. Overall pay is rising, with the average technology professional salary hitting $112,521 in 2024,…
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Working from the office means a pay cut – Computerworld
Another win for business is that remote work can help retain talent and reduce recruitment and training costs. Let’s also not forget that if someone is working in Asheville, NC, their cost of living is 73% lower than if they worked in San Francisco. And that, my friends, is why no one has yet to talk me into moving to the…
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With CRT Screens Dying, Clever Coders are Working on a CRT Simulator
Summary The end of CRT screens is near. CRTs offer superior motion clarity, black levels, and color vibrancy compared to most current displays. A new CRT simulator algorithm can reduce blur on flat screens and bring back the benefits of CRT motion clarity. Tube TVs have been heading for complete extinction for an while now, and retro gaming and computing…
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Why Your New Meta Quest Might Not Be Working
The holidays are probably the absolute worst time for a software update to render Meta’s Quest headsets unusable, but that’s exactly the situation we’re in right now. According to posts on Reddit and Meta’s own forums, users are experiencing issues with brand new and existing Quest 2, Quest 3, and Quest 3S headsets essentially locking themselves into either an error…
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Apple is working on a doorbell camera with Face ID
Apple is working on a new smart doorbell camera that uses Face ID to unlock your door, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. The camera could be released by the end of 2025 “at the soonest,” Gurman writes. The lock would work just like your iPhone, automatically unlocking your door when you or another resident looks…
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Google Is Working on AI-Powered Scam Detection for Chrome
Scams are everywhere right now. It’s never been more important to stay vigilant, whether you’re checking your email, browsing the web, or answering a phone call. But it’s not all on you: As it happens, Google might be using artificial intelligence to help prevent you from being a victim of an scam—at least while using Chrome. As spotted by researcher…
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Google reportedly working on smart glasses that can hold prescription lenses
After Google Glass bombed, it appeared but the Mountain View-company was done with smart glasses, but it’s becoming quite clear that Google is ready to take another stab at the AR wearables category. Already, Google announced its new Android XR platform that will support headsets like one coming from Samsung in 2025 as well as glasses. And that news came…
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Image Playground Not Working on iPhone? Here’s How to Fix It
Debuted with Apple Intelligence, Image Playground is an incredible addition that lets you generate fun & original AI images using prompts. Image Playground is built right into several first-party apps like Messages and Notes, and is also available as a standalone app on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac. While Image Playground is an Apple Intelligence feature, it might not work…
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