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Most UK businesses still unaware of GDPR

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 8:11pm CET par Sead Fadilpašić

Despite the fact that the media has dulled its teeth and worn out its keyboards, talking and reporting about the General Data Protection regulation (GDPR), less than half (47 percent) of businesses in the UK are aware of it. What’s more, just four in ten (40 percent) are fully aware of the NIS Directive. Both documents will be coming into effect in 2018, and will significantly change how we do business online. A new report, discussing the issue, also says just a third (33 percent) of businesses are ready to meet both regulations. The report was created and published by… [Continue Reading]
Acer unveils 360-degree convertible Chromebook Spin 11 (R751T) for education

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 6:25pm CET par Brian Fagioli

Just yesterday, Acer unveiled a beautiful new Windows 10 360-degree convertible laptop for the education market. For many, Microsoft's operating system makes the most sense for preparing a student for the business world. After all, being well versed in things like Windows, Office, and Sharepoint look good on a resume. Still, Windows is not the best operating system for all cases. Actually, the very secure Linux-based Chrome OS is a smart choice where learning is done entirely through the web or web portal. Today, Acer announces another 11.6-inch laptop for education, but this time, it is a Chromebook. The Spin… [Continue Reading]
Almost half of UK CEOs not assessing AI's impact

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 5:54pm CET par Sead Fadilpašić

UK CEOs aren’t giving artificial intelligence (AI) and automation the right attention, and that’s putting the entire country’s economy at risk. This is according to a new report by PwC, which was published at the World Economic Forum in Davos. It says that almost half (47 percent) of UK’s CEOs are not addressing the impact AI and automation can have on their organisation. To put things into perspective, in Germany, the number stands at 19 percent. In the US, it's 32 per cent, and in China it's 31 percent. Globally, 31 percent aren’t addressing AI, at the moment, leading PwC… [Continue Reading]
Cyber criminals develop service to protect themselves from scammers

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 4:38pm CET par Ian Barker

Cyber crime is a competitive business, particularly for those who buy and sell their dubious services via online marketplaces. But that competition can lead to the scammers being scammed. So called 'rippers' seek to defraud other criminals by selling dumps of fake social media credentials or invalid credit card details, or taking money without delivering the promised goods. Needless to say this doesn't go down all that well in the criminal fraternity and experts at cyber security company Digital Shadows have discovered and mapped a fast-growing service called Ripper.cc that cybercrime backers have created to blacklist the frauds and fakers… [Continue Reading]
GameRoom is an all-in-one game launcher for Windows

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 4:36pm CET par Mike Williams

GameRoom is a Java-based game manager and launcher with support for Steam, Origin, UPlay, GOG and Battle.net. The program finds and imports your existing games automatically, no setup or folder selections required, then downloads and displays their cover art. GameRoom even lists Steam games you’ve purchased but not installed, and can kick-start the download process for you (it’s still managed by the Steam downloader). The program accesses IGDB and other sources to collect game covers, background images, and details including genre, release date, theme, series and more. Large and friendly buttons enable grouping and sorting your games by most of… [Continue Reading]
Aegis launches new generation secure flash drive

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 4:11pm CET par Ian Barker

Last year we reviewed the Aegis Secure Key 3.0 encrypted flash drive. Apricorn, the company behind it, has now launched a new 3z version delivering even more security. The Secure Key 3z offers top-level security innovation (FIPS 140-2 level 3 validation pending) at a lower cost and in a smaller form factor than before. It's accompanied by Aegis Configurator, a Windows-based software package that allows 10 or more compatible Aegis Secure Devices to be set up and configured simultaneously. Combined with the Aegis Configurator, the Aegis Secure Key 3z flash drive provides a seamless workflow for secure storage rollouts. This… [Continue Reading]
93 percent of organizations have technical challenges protecting data

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 3:06pm CET par Ian Barker

Data breaches can be extremely damaging for enterprises, leading to loss of consumer confidence, loss of revenue and even regulatory fines. But despite the importance of data security a new study by Forrester Consulting on behalf of data protection specialist Varonis Systems, finds that organizations are often focused on threats rather than their data and don't have a good handle on understanding and controlling sensitive information. Although making heavy investment in a variety of data security tools as part of their strategy, 93 percent of respondents report persistent technical challenges in protecting their data. In addition 96 percent believe a unified approach… [Continue Reading]
RawTherapee 5 ramps up its RAW processing power

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 2:55pm CET par Mike Williams

Open-source raw image processor RawTherapee has hit version 5.0, its first major release in more than two years, with some important new features and functionality. The Wavelets tool provides a smart way to perform some action -- sharpen, denoise, colorize -- on one detail level, without affecting other levels. This could allow reducing noise in one part of an image, while sharpening other areas. The Wavelet’s feature has been around in developer builds for a while, but it’s good to see them finally reach a stable release. If you’ve not tried them already, check out a simple starter guide here.… [Continue Reading]
Vivaldi CEO: 'Stop your anti-competitive practices with Edge, Microsoft!'

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 1:51pm CET par Mark Wilson

Microsoft is no stranger to pissing people off, particularly when it comes to Windows 10. There have been endless cries about forced updates, complaints about ads, moaning about privacy, and now the CEO of Vivaldi has lashed out at the company for its anti-competitive practices with Microsoft Edge. Jon von Tetzchner says that Microsoft has forgotten about the "actual real-life people that use technology in their daily lives." He takes particular umbrage at Windows 10's continued insistence of resetting the default browser to Edge. Indicating that his patience has now run out, von Tetzchner points to a 72-year-old friend who… [Continue Reading]
One in three workers expect some tasks to be automated soon

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 11:56am CET par Sead Fadilpašić

Workers are ceding responsibility for learning new skills to their employers, according to a new report by BMC. After polling 3,200 office workers in 12 countries, it was concluded that workers like the idea of enhancing their work lives through technology. However, 40 percent don’t think they’ll be able to keep up with the pace of change, and 88 percent say the responsibility of innovative cultures lies in the hands of their employers. Paul Appleby, EVP of Digital Transformation at BMC, says: "The massive digital disruption we are experiencing is forcing societies and businesses to create new learning environments to… [Continue Reading]
Grab yourself a cheaper Surface Pro 4 by ditching the pen

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 11:21am CET par Mark Wilson

While there is a lot to love about Surface Pro 4, the price tag can be a little off-putting to would-be buyers. Microsoft has clearly heard the complaints about pricing and has introduced a cheaper option. For the first time, it is now possible to buy a Surface Pro 4 without a pen, shaving a not-insignificant $100 off the usual price. Somewhat strangely only one model is available without the pen, but this is something that could change further down the line. Even if you want a pen, buying without actually works out cheaper! The only model available to buy… [Continue Reading]
Let there be light (and sound) -- Inateck Tomons DL1101 [Review]

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 11:17am CET par Ian Barker

Is it a lamp? Is it a speaker? Is it a media player? Is it a radio? Actually the DL1101 is all of these things rolled into one. It can connect to a sound source via Bluetooth or play music from a Micro SD card, there's a built-in FM receiver and it lights up, all of this for around $20. The on-board battery needs to be charged through its USB connection. It can deliver up to eight hours of life on a full charge but this obviously depends on volume levels and how bright you have the light. Power and playback… [Continue Reading]
China blocks VPNs, making Great Firewall circumvention harder

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 10:07am CET par Mark Wilson

The Great Firewall of China is a famously totalitarian measure taken by the Chinese government to control what its citizens are able to see and do online. As with any such blockade, where there's a will there's a way, and people have long turned to VPNs to get around the firewall. But with a new 14-month crackdown on the use of such tools, the situation just got a little trickier. While on the face of it the announcement from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology in China seems like a new one, it is really just a drive to… [Continue Reading]
Google starts live testing of Android Instant Apps

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 9:13am CET par Mark Wilson

A key obstacle that mobile users encounter is clicking a link only to be greeted by the offer to install an app. The relatively slow process of visiting Google Play to download and install an app means that many people simply don't bother -- and this is something that Instant Apps should help with. The Instant Apps feature was announced last year at Google I/O, and there was much excitement at the prospect of 'streaming' apps on demand. Now Google has started live tests of Instant Apps for Android so you can try out the feature with the likes of… [Continue Reading]
Master & Dynamic MW50 wireless headphones [Review]

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 7:08am CET par Joe Wilcox

Headphone manufacturers must make deliberate audio signature decisions when crafting cans. Some shops, like GradoLabs, adopt a house sound. Relative newcomer Master & Dynamic's design ethic seeks to equally please eyes and ears. As such, its flagship wired headphones (MH40) and wireless (MW60) share similar industrial design. Aluminum, lambskin, leather, and stainless steel combine in rugged style that evokes aviators of a bygone era. The newer MW50 Bluetooth headphones strongly resemble the other two, but they're tuned for younger listeners on the move. M&D's earlier cans are over-ear—meaning they cover the lobes, while the MW50 rest on them. The headphones are smaller… [Continue Reading]
Master & Dynamic MW50 wireless headphones [Review]

Publié: janvier 24, 2017, 7:08am CET par Joe Wilcox

Headphone manufacturers must make deliberate audio signature decisions when crafting cans. Some shops, like GradoLabs, adopt a house sound. Relative newcomer Master & Dynamic's design ethic seeks to equally please eyes and ears. As such, its flagship wired headphones (MH40) and wireless (MW60) share similar industrial design. Aluminum, lambskin, leather, and stainless steel combine in rugged style that evokes aviators of a bygone era. The newer MW50 Bluetooth headphones strongly resemble the other two, but they're tuned for younger listeners on the move. M&D's earlier cans are over-ear—meaning they cover the lobes, while the MW50 rest on them. The headphones are smaller… [Continue Reading]