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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.

Don't be fooled by scammers using the CloudStrike event to trick you!
Don't be fooled by scammers using the event to trick you! 🚫 Stay vigilant and protect your personal information at all costs. 🛡️🔒

As CrowdStrike Prompts a Global Tech Outage, Phishers Strike in Turn While the Microsoft – CrowdStrike IT fiasco brings company operations to a halt, cybercriminals have an opportunity to go on a global phishing spree. Learn more.

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.

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.

Are you outgrowing your business technology too soon? Here are some tips on ensuring your tech scales as your company grows.

3 Keys To Ensuring Your Technology Scales With Your Business Tech and website scaling is vital for digital growth. Leveraging data, automation, and prioritizing customer experience ensure sustainable expansion.

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.

The popularity of APIs that connect different software applications has given rise to some big cybersecurity risks for businesses.

Rampant API growth causing cybersecurity risks for businesses The ubiquity of APIs means they have become one of cybercriminals’ favorite gateways for account takeover attacks.

Ready to BBQ like a pro this summer? Try out one of these top smart grills to dazzle your backyard get-togethers.

The 6 best smart grills for summer 2024 Discover the best smart grills that make your outdoor grilling easier and more fool-proof than ever.

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.

10 Best Small Business Project Management Software for 2024 Explore our list of the best project management tools that are perfect for small businesses. Find the right software for your team.

Marketing may get a whole lot easier. A new AI list-building assistant called Radar AI is designed to streamline the process for small businesses.

PropertyRadar Introduces Radar AI, an AI List-Building Assistant Aimed At Streamlining Small Business Marketing The world's most powerful property and property owner platform is now even easier to use with the introduction of Radar AI.TRUCKEE, CA / ACCESSWIR...

AI is making its way into medical offices. It's helping doctors draft patient emails and keep up with appointments.

New AI tools can record your medical appointment or draft a message from your doctor Don’t be surprised if your doctors start writing you overly friendly messages. They could be getting some help from artificial intelligence. New AI tools are helping doctors communicate with their patients, some by answering messages and others by taking notes during exams. It's been 15 months sin...

One cybersecurity to rule them all! The goal of a global standard for smart home cybersecurity is getting closer to becoming a reality.

We’re one step closer to a global cybersecurity standard for smart home devices The organization behind Matter is launching a new product label that should make it easier to determine whether your smart home gadget is secure.