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For CIOs and CISOs, the growth of IoT and AI in the “smart home” is becoming a key enterprise security challenge. With a remote workforce now the norm for many organisations, it’s expanding the traditional enterprise attack surface.Research from IoT analyst firm Berg Insight shows that the number of smart homes across Europe and North America hit 139.4 million in 2024. That data quantifies a mainstream shift in technology that enterprise leaders need to watch.North America leads, with 45 percent of all households (66.7 million homes) having at least one smart product. Europe, while catching up, has 72.7 million smart…

Sociologist Sun Zhe has studied Shanghai community organizations for over a decade. He believes the ramifications of the current lockdown will be felt far into the future.By Cai YinengApr 20, 2022 Late last month, Shanghai entered a “phased lockdown” as it confronted the country’s worst-ever coronavirus outbreak. The lockdown, now in its third week, has brought the lives of the city’s 25 million residents to a grinding halt. Although some neighborhoods have begun allowing residents to go outside for up to an hour a day, for the most part, only essential workers such as doctors, delivery drivers, and social workers…

There are sustainability opportunities all around in the construction industry, if we are willing to look for them. From sustainable materials to waste reduction to water conservation to new innovation and technologies, there are a few ways to create a more sustainable jobsite—and more sustainable homes, buildings, cities, and communities for the future. For today’s blog, perhaps we can consider two new case studies that are trying to lead the way for innovation in the construction industry. Wood Waste No More Perhaps one of the biggest challenges in the construction sector is waste. And we all know there is a…

Apple’s iPad Air and mini lineup could receive big display upgrades soon, according to a report by Bloomberg. The company is also working on upgrading the display on the MacBook Air. The report states that the Cupertino giant is testing new iPad Air, mini, and MacBook Air models with OLED displays. As per the report, Apple plans to introduce the iPad mini with an OLED panel in 2026. While an OLED display would be a welcome upgrade for the iPad mini, it’s expected to come at a higher price. The report suggests that the OLED version could cost up to…

LG Uplus, one of the largest telecom operators in South Korea, has confirmed to TechCrunch that it has reported a suspected data breach to Korea’s national cybersecurity watchdog KISA, but did not say when the results of its investigation would be available. All three major South Korean telecom providers, SK Telecom, KT Telecom, and now LG Uplus, have reported cybersecurity incidents over the past six months, pending confirmation from the Korean government. South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT told TechCrunch that its investigation into KT and LG Uplus, launched last month, is still ongoing, amid a report that the…

Let’s face it. We rely heavily on the internet for all our day-to-day tasks. You could be working from home, going to school, streaming or gaming — we need the internet. However, our internet isn’t always reliable. In fact, a CNET survey found that 51% of US adults who saw their bills increase last year say their internet is still unreliable. Several Reddit users also seem to be frustrated by the same issue. Securing fast internet through your service provider is only half of the battle. “Once the connection gets to your home, your router matters just as much,” warns Tyler…

Capturing fast-moving action with clarity is a key feature for modern camera apps. This is achieved through high-speed capture—the process of acquiring frames at rates like 120 or 240 fps. This high-fidelity capture can be used for two distinct purposes: creating a high-frame-rate video for detailed, frame-by-frame analysis, or generating a slow-motion video where action unfolds dramatically on screen.Previously, implementing these features with the Camera2 API was a more hands-on process. Now, with the new high-speed API in CameraX 1.5, the entire process is simplified, giving you the flexibility to create either true high-frame-rate videos or ready-to-play slow-motion clips. This…

How long does it take for one of the biggest American companies to release a branded credit card? Apparently, at least six months, which is how much time has elapsed since the first whispers of a T-Mobile Visa Signature card were heard through the grapevine.Even though the product’s launch seemed imminent back in April, especially after a very controversial policy change happened in 2023, loyal T-Mo customers are still left waiting and searching for clues on their mobile network operator’s website of the existence of such a credit card.What do we have here?Thanks to a few eagle-eyed Redditors, I can…

It’s only been about two months since Google launched the Pixel 10 series, but it’s already time to start talking about Google’s next Pixel phone: the Pixel 10a.The first Pixel 10a renders were shared online on October 28, and they sure do look a lot like the Pixel 9a. Considering the Pixel 9a was a dramatic redesign compared to the Pixel 8a, it’s not surprising that Google is keeping this design around for another year.However, the Pixel 10a has one key design change you might not have noticed, and it could fix one of my biggest issues with the Pixel…

With Slow Horses season five coming to an end today, Apple TV is keen to keep the British crime drama series based off Mick Herron novels rolling. Based off the book of the same name, new TV show Down Cemetery Road debuts with a two episode premiere on Apple TV today. The series stars Ruth Wilson and Emma Thompson, who are investigating the disappearance of a girl following an unexplained explosion inside a house. Ruth Wilson plays Sarah, a neighbor who enlists private investigator Zoe Boehm (played by Thompson) to help crack the case. Just like Slow Horses, the show…