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Tech Deals: Get the Google Daydream VR Headset for only $50, plus other great bargains

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 9:37pm CET par BetaNews Staff

With the holidays out of the way, you’re probably looking to save some money, or at the very least avoid spending too much. Courtesy of our partners at TechBargains we have a selection of fantastic deals with huge savings to tempt you. Offers include $30 off the price of the new Google Daydream View VR headset, an Alienware Gaming desktop for $899.99 (instead of the usual $1025), and great deals on SSDs, keyboards, laptops, HDTVs, and more. Featured Deals Google Daydream View VR Headset for $49.99 (list price $79.99). Alienware Aurora Intel Core i5-7400 Quad-Core Kaby Lake Liquid-Cooled Gaming Desktop… [Continue Reading]
MComix is an easy-to-use cross-platform comic viewer

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 8:29pm CET par Mike Williams

MComix is a configurable, cross-platform comic and image viewer. The open-source program is a fork of the old Comix project, and has been under development since 2010. The core of the viewer is much like any other. Point it at your target files or folders, or drag and drop them onto the MComix window, and image thumbnails appear in a left-hand sidebar. There’s support for importing all the main image file types, as well as a range of container formats, including CBR, CBZ, CB7, CBT, LHA and PDF. MComix offers multiple viewing modes to ensure each image/ page is displayed… [Continue Reading]
We know email can be hacked, but what could be next? (Shhhh it's voice)

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 8:28pm CET par Dr. Edward G. Amoroso

If you are like most people, you are beginning to wonder if anyone has even a tenth of a clue about how to protect email. We all watched, for example, as reams of stolen political correspondence from a major email provider were posted each day leading up to the recent election, more than likely influencing the outcome. And we all watched as another major email provider lost 500 million accounts to hackers who seemed to barely break a sweat in doing so. And, as if that’s not bad enough, the criminal underground put these swiped email goods up for sale… [Continue Reading]
Younger workers are a major security threat to enterprises

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 6:59pm CET par Sead Fadilpašić

It is now normal for technology companies, media and telecom companies to be victims of either fraud or cyber-attacks, a new Kroll report says. Almost four-fifths (79 percent) of companies were victims of fraud in the last year, with physical assets or stock being most sought after (35 percent). Cyber-attacks were no less dangerous, with 77 percent claiming to have been victims. These attacks are mostly virus or worm infections. What’s particularly interesting in the report is that it’s not the outside threat that’s most dangerous, but the inside one. Both current and former employees, together with third parties, were… [Continue Reading]
Open source organizations can now apply for Google Summer of Code 2017

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 6:57pm CET par Brian Fagioli

Open source ideology is changing the world. What was once (wrongfully) viewed as something just for hobbyists, is now a billion dollar industry. In other words, closed source is not the only way to make profits. Open source code is found in many places, including mainstream consumer electronics -- look no further than Android smartphones. Speaking of Android, its creator -- Google -- is a huge proponent of open source. In fact, every summer, the search giant holds its "Summer of Code" program. This initiative partners inspiring developers (in college, age 18+) with organizations as a way to further the… [Continue Reading]
Consumers are starting to get the message on phishing

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 5:54pm CET par Ian Barker

According to a new report from security awareness training company Wombat Security, people are starting to get the message on phishing. When asked, 'What is phishing?', 65 percent of those surveyed in the US answered correctly. Ransomware remains a bit of a mystery for many, however, 52 percent were not even able to hazard a guess in response to 'what is ransomware?' Despite an increase in awareness of the concept of phishing, end users continue to make their organization vulnerable through risky behaviors like checking personal email on work devices and keeping work data on their personal devices. There's also… [Continue Reading]
Work and personal app usage blurs as enterprise users change their habits

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 5:04pm CET par Ian Barker

The use of the cloud and as-a-service software models is having a big impact on the way businesses operate, but just how is this shift playing out? Identity management specialist Okta has collected anonymized data from its customers' networks around the world to create the third edition of its Businesses @ Work report looking at how organizations and the people who work for and with them get work done. Among its findings are that the role of IT is expanding and that the distinction between corporate apps and personal apps is fading away. It's also seeing early signs of a… [Continue Reading]
Facing a backlash, Microsoft pulls post claiming Windows 7 is 'no longer able to keep up'

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 3:41pm CET par Wayne Williams

At the end of last week, Microsoft Germany published a post waving an early goodbye to Windows 7, and stating that the aging OS can "no longer keep up with the increased security requirements", and sticking with it could prove costly for users and businesses. The software giant’s solution for Windows 7 users worried about security was, naturally, to switch to Windows 10. But, having faced an inevitable backlash from Windows 7 users and security experts, the company has pulled the post. SEE ALSO: Microsoft waves an 'early goodbye' to Windows 7, pushes Windows 10 upgrades Anyone clicking the link… [Continue Reading]
Facebook rolls out Messenger interface for web inbox

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 3:30pm CET par Mihăiță Bamburic

Facebook has started to roll out the Messenger.com interface as a replacement for the longstanding message inbox on the web. The latest design should feel much more familiar to folks who use the chat service on their smartphones, as it closely resembles the Android and iOS apps. There is no official announcement yet, but you should start seeing the new interface soon on your account. It debuted nearly two years ago as a standalone website and alternative to the message inbox for folks who do not want to visit Facebook (or wish to create an account with the social network, for that matter). The… [Continue Reading]
Why advertisers need to wake up to mobile games

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 3:06pm CET par Ian Barker

Mobile devices are increasingly used for many aspects of our lives and that includes playing games. But what does this mean for enterprises looking to promote their brands? New research from mobile engagement platform Tapjoy suggests that consumers are twice as likely to say they feel relaxed when playing mobile games than they are when using social apps and that means more potential for advertisers to get their message across. The survey of over 5,500 smartphone and tablet users shows respondents say they feel more focused (35 percent vs 11 percent), happier (34 percent vs 21 percent), and more engaged… [Continue Reading]
These are all the Samsung phones set to get Android Nougat

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 3:03pm CET par Wayne Williams

The big difference between iOS and Android is when a new version of Apple’s mobile operating system arrives, it is pushed out to all compatible iPhones and iPads. When a new version of Google’s OS is released, there could be a considerable delay before it hits your Android phone, and -- depending on the make, model and carrier -- the chance that it might never do so. If you have a Samsung phone and have been wondering when -- or indeed if -- you’re going to be getting an update to Android Nougat, the South Korean tech giant today details… [Continue Reading]
Acronis True Image Next Generation brings anti-ransomware, blockchain-based features

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 1:22pm CET par Mike Williams

Acronis has unveiled Acronis True Image Next Generation, a new premium subscription option for Acronis True Image 2017. The product debuts Acronis Active Protection on the Windows edition. It’s a real-time behavioral monitoring system which looks for ransomware-like activity on your PC, detecting and blocking any attempted file encryption. Next Generation prevents malicious changes to your Master Boot Record, helping to keep you safe from some ransomware and assorted other threats. The antivirus-like technology continues with new self-defense abilities, blocking unauthorized attempts to close down Next Generation or corrupt its backups. Acronis ASign is a new system which enables multiple… [Continue Reading]
Taxi drivers, cashiers and other jobs facing extinction by technology

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 12:02pm CET par Ian Barker

One of the challenges facing developed economies is that increased use of technology is set to wipe out many jobs. This is leading politicians to explore schemes like national basic incomes so that people can support themselves in a world where work is less certain. But which jobs are most at risk of disappearing? UK services marketplace Bidvine has conducted a survey to find out how the public think advances in technology are changing the job market. The results make sobering reading for people in some occupations (if you're a taxi driver you may want to look away now). 36… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft starts advertising its Chrome add-ons in Windows 10

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 11:21am CET par Wayne Williams

If you’re a Windows 10 user, you’ll be no stranger to Microsoft’s adverts which appear all throughout the operating system, including on the Start menu, and the Lock screen. As I wrote a week ago, Microsoft is planning on introducing even more adverts in the Creators Update. The latest ad to appear is for one of Microsoft’s Chrome extensions, and it arrives -- appropriately enough -- above the Chrome icon on the taskbar. The browser doesn’t need to be open at the time. SEE ALSO: Microsoft sneaks yet more ads into Windows 10 Creators Update The ad, which takes the… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft buys 3D optimization company Simplygon

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 11:04am CET par Anthony Spadafora

As part of its new "3D for Everyone" strategy, Microsoft has announced that it will acquire the 3D optimization vendor Simplygon. The company's corporate vice president of Next Gen Experiences Kudo Tsunoda revealed the acquisition intended to help boost its own 3D efforts. The Swedish company Simplygon will play a large role in allowing Microsoft to simplify the process of allowing its users to capture, create and share in 3D. Simplygon's technology will supplement Microsoft's own Paint 3D software as well as its new online community for 3D creations called Remix3D.com as part of the upcoming Creators Update to Windows… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft adds Intel's Clear Linux open source operating system to Azure Marketplace

Publié: janvier 19, 2017, 12:37am CET par Brian Fagioli

Microsoft and Linux used to be like oil and water. In more recent years, however, the Windows-maker has embraced that kernel and other open source technologies too. Today, Microsoft announces the addition of Intel's Clear Linux OS to Azure Marketplace. In other words, users of the company's cloud platform can set up a virtual machine using this distribution in addition to existing Linux-based operating systems. "Today, we're excited to announce the availability of Clear Linux OS for Intel Architecture in Azure Marketplace. Clear Linux OS is a free, open source Linux distribution built from the ground up for cloud and data… [Continue Reading]