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Imagine texting and calling using a satellite without the giant phone. AT&T is working on bringing satellite communications to those without a mobile connection.

AT&T deal ushering in satellite calling and texting - no special phones needed Thanks to a partnership with AST SpaceMobile​, AT&T customers can look forward to communicating from areas where they don't have a cellular connection.

Scientists are working on a way to double the lifespan of smartphone and laptop batteries with a new charging protocol.

Tired of your laptop battery degrading? New 'pulse current' charging process could double its lifespan. Using pulse current charging, or a constant current divided with a few short breaks, lithium-ion batteries hold up better over hundreds of charging cycles and can last twice as long.

If you're a small business, you need to make every expenditure count. Here are some tips on putting together a cybersecurity strategy on a budget.

Cybersecurity on a budget: How small businesses can keep safe As cybercriminals target businesses of all sizes, the misconception persists that effective protection is beyond the reach of smaller budgets. However, the reality is that cost-effective solutions do exist for businesses of all sizes. Read on for expert tips on how to protect your small business. Tr...

Do you find your internet bill confusing? It may be easier to understand in the future. The FCC is putting new transparency rules in place for broadband providers.

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Keeping projects organized is key to keeping them on track for success. Here are 10 of the best project management tools to take a look at.

The Hidden Costs of Tech Slowdowns: Navigating Disruptions in Business Operations Businesses of all sizes, from small startups to multinational corporations, rely heavily on technology to streamline operations and stay competitive in today’s market. Yet, the specter of tech slowdowns looms […]

Who says data has to be boring? An inventive geo-environmental scientist composed a string quartet from climate data converted to music.

Data-driven music: Converting climate measurements into music A geo-environmental scientist from Japan has composed a string quartet using sonified climate data. The 6-minute-long composition -- entitled 'String Quartet No. 1 'Polar Energy Budget'-- is based on over 30 years of satellite-collected climate data from the Arctic and Antarctic and aims to garner a...

You can feel helpless when receiving an email from a big company saying your private data was exposed. What can you do about it? Here are the immediate steps to take to protect yourself.

One Tech Tip: What to do if your personal info has been exposed in a data breach LONDON (AP) — Data breaches like the most recent one involving AT&T customers are becoming an almost regular occurrence. As more of our lives move online, our personal data like email addresses, phone numbers, birthdates and even passcodes are becoming ever more vulnerable to theft or being mistak...

What's the newest trend in generative AI? It's going from big to small. Learn how small language models (SLMs) are starting to take over from their larger counterparts.

Why small language models are the next big thing in AI The specialized nature of SLMs can lead to improved performance and efficiency in these targeted applications compared to using a more general model.

It's usually a given that a new car is going to be connected to the internet these days. This is causing some government agencies to launch auto-specific cybersecurity rules.

EU's new auto cybersecurity rules spark model axings & surveillance concerns The EU's new cybersecurity regulations are causing a stir in the automotive industry, leading to the discontinuation of several older models. These regulations, which mandate stringent cybersecurity measures in vehicles, are a response to the increasing threat of cyber attacks on modern cars.

Are you a smart home newbie and need a starter kit? Check out this article designed just for you.

Smart home starter pack: Top 5 devices you need Looking to start building out a smart home setup? We've got all the best products and devices you'll need for a smart home.

Do you like to be ahead of the game when it comes to new Microsoft 365 features? Dive into the M365 roadmap and see all the goodies rolling out soon.

Microsoft 365 Roadmap | Microsoft 365 The Microsoft 365 Roadmap lists updates that are currently planned for applicable subscribers. Check here for more information on the status of new features and updates.

The classroom looks a lot different than when we were kids. Find out how technology is transforming the modern learning environment.


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How technology is reinventing K-12 education Stanford Graduate School of Education Dean Dan Schwartz and other education scholars weigh in on what's next for some of the technology trends taking center stage in the classroom.

Do you love the great outdoors? These 10 tech gadgets will help elevate your next hike.

10 Tech Gadgets That'll Elevate Your Next Hike (Beginners or Veterans) For your next wander in the woods, pack your bag with helpful gadgets like a solar power bank or a satellite messenger.

Beware if you use LastPass. Hackers are posing as staff while contacting users to fool them into giving out their passwords.

LastPass users tricked by hackers posing as staff to steal passwords Some users tricked into giving away their master password by criminals pretending to be LastPass employees

Have you been thinking about getting cybersecurity insurance for your business? Here are the top insurance firms to consider.

Top 10 cyber insurance companies Cyber Magazine considers some of the leading companies in cyber insurance that help businesses to protect their digital assets and provide peace of mind

Annual cybersecurity training for employees just isn't cutting it. Find out what you should do instead to beef up the human element of data security.

Annual cybersecurity training isn’t working, so what’s the alternative? Companies must end their reliance on annual training and deploy methods that truly make an impact.

Have you been having trouble getting ChatGPT or Copilot to give you what you want? Logitech released a free AI prompt builder that could help.

Logitech's free AI Prompt Builder is surprisingly handy. Here's how I'm using it I tried Logitech's new AI feature and immediately added it to my bag of tricks - which I don't do lightly. In this article, I'll show you three ways to customize this awesome tool and make it your own.

A new smart home device standard is coming to help your systems play better across brands. Learn what Matter is and why it matters.

Here’s What the ‘Matter’ Smart Home Standard Is All About This open source protocol ensures your devices play nicely. Matter 1.3 potentially adds more device support and energy management to smart homes.

GoDaddy asked small business owners about generative AI. Learn what they said and why some think AI will save them $4,000 a year.

Could generative AI save small businesses $4000 in 2024? We talk to GoDaddy about its most recent survey. Laka Sriram, V.P. of Product, U.S. Independents at GoDaddy shares his thought on AI in the world of small business.

The Akira cybercrime group was created barely a year ago, yet its ransomware has extracted nearly $42 million from victims. Cybersecurity agencies are banding together to stop them.

Cybersecurity agencies unite against Akira ransomware threat The cyber group Akira, born in 2023, targeted over 250 organizations, extracting nearly $42 million in illegal ransomware cashflows, which are now alerted to the top global cybersecurity agencies. Akira’s global reach and impact Investigations conducted by the U.S Federal Bureau of Investigation (...

Is Amazon Prime Video slowly disappearing? This may indicate a shift in the entire streaming landscape.

Amazon Prime Video's disappearing act could point to a future without the service Prime Video is harder to find on Amazon's website and it's unknown if this is a new move or the cause of recent issues.

Aches and pains from repetitive mouse movement are a fact of life in offices. Find some relief with these top ergonomic wrist rests.

The 5 Best Wrist Rests of 2024 Are your wrists experiencing pain? To find the best wrist rest, we researched and compared over 60 models before purchasing the top 9 to test head-to-head...

Planning an ocean vacation in the future? Here's some of the new technology you might just see on your cruise ship.

LG Business Solutions' display technology for tomorrow’s cruise ships Outdoor DVLED screens, ultrawide displays and transparent LED film were some of the new technologies showcased by LG Business Solutions USA for cruise ships at Seatrade Cruise Global.

Looking to smarten up your home or office? Here are the hottest smart home trends of 2024.

The smart home trends experts say will be taking over for 2024 What's predicted to be the latest in must-have home tech

Have you logged into Slack and then had to spend 20 minutes reading conversations you missed? The app's new AI assistant can summarize discussions for you, plus a whole lot more!

Slack’s AI upgrade is rolling out to all paid users Slack just got a whole lot smarter with new AI capabilities for paid users.

These smart assistive devices are helping to improve the lives of people living with disabilities.

The Best Smart Assistive Devices for People With Disabilities For anyone with disabilities or mobility challenges, smart devices can be profoundly empowering and can enable more independent living.

Could your small business use a productivity boost? Here are ways that smaller companies are using technology for automation.

Small businesses turn to technology to automate tasks - Rochester Business Journal Small businesses support over $17.7 trillion in profits and more than 99 million jobs when they use technology, according to a U.S. Chamber of Commerce report.

Checkout-free technology has come to Aldi grocery stores. Could you start skipping checkout lines soon?

Aldi and Grabango announce AI-powered checkout-free tech Similar to Amazon’s “Just Walk Out” tech, it was rolled out at a store in suburban Chicago

If you use the streaming device Roku, you may want to update your password. Hackers recently breached over half a million accounts on the service.

Over half a million Roku accounts compromised in second cybersecurity breach Streaming giant Roku has recently been targeted by a pair of cyberattacks, and the company confirmed over a half million Roku accounts were compromised.

AI is making its way into the Olympics. Learn how organizers plan to use AI for security, judging, and more.

Olympic organizers unveil strategy for using artificial intelligence in sports Olympic organizers have unveiled their plans to use artificial intelligence in sports, joining the global rush to capitalize on the rapidly advancing technology.