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I’ve been using an Apple Watch for 10 years – here are three common mistakes even I’ve made
Whether you’ve got the best Apple Watch on the market, a humble Apple Watch SE 2, or even an older model, watchOS is home to a plethora of options, buried in the nooks and crannies of the settings menus, that can make or break your Apple Watch experience. There are some settings I always change…
Infamous ransomware hackers reveal new tool to brute-force VPNs
Researchers uncovered a brute-forcing tool called BRUTED It was used since 2023 against VPNs and firewalls BRUTED allows for automated brute-force and credential stuffing attacks The infamous Black Basta ransomware actors created an automated framework for brute-forcing firewalls, VPNs, and other edge networking devices. The “BRUTED” tool has apparently been in use for years now,…
“More sovereignty and protection” – Google goes all-in on UK AI with data residency, upskilling projects, and startup investments
Google unveils new AI initiatives, including expanding UK data residency for Agentspace and AI upskilling projects Chirp 3 will also be coming to Vertex AI Follows Google’s $1 billion commitment to building a new data center in 2025 Google has announced the expansion of UK data residency for Agentspace, offering extra security by allowing British…
How Google’s new anti-scraping measures are forcing an industry evolution
In a move that sent shockwaves through the digital marketing world, Google recently implemented dramatic changes to its search engine results pages (SERPs) access. The tech giant’s crackdown on data scrapers triggered immediate disruptions across the marketing landscape, particularly for organizations whose business models depend on search engine optimization (SEO). Major SEO tools such as…
Nintendo Switch 2 could have AI upscaling similar to PS5 Pro’s PSSR according to patent, and it could be a gamechanger for graphics on the upcoming console
Nintendo Switch 2 likely to have AI upscaling A patent has been updated with new information showcasing a 540p image upscaled to 1080p output New info on the console is scarce but this could mean older games look better on Nintendo Switch 2 The Nintendo Switch 2 is likely to have AI Upscaling which could…
The Samsung Galaxy S24 is getting one of the S25’s biggest video upgrades with One UI 7 – here’s why Log Video matters
The latest One UI 7 beta brings Log Video to the full Samsung Galaxy S24 series Previous betas limited the Galaxy S25 launch feature to the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra The stable release of One UI 7 is expected in April One of the Samsung Galaxy S25’s best video upgrades is coming to select older…
Your next GPU could be from AMD, not Nvidia, if Team Red’s success with PC gamers continues
We’ve heard that AMD’s RX 9070 launch has been a storming success A marketing manager for AMD in Japan has claimed that “Radeon’s sales share in Japan has reached 45%” Other recent reports of ‘unprecedented’ demand for RX 9070 GPUs appears to back up this notion, and Team Red seems to be going great guns…
Technology monitoring solutions are becoming obsolete
Remember the days when having a security monitoring tool was a luxury? Now they’re obsolete. But let’s reminisce on those days for a second. Security monitoring solutions scanned for viruses when asked and alerted us to any vulnerabilities found in the system. These tools were good at reacting but were usually limited in expertise and/or…
I asked ChatGPT 4o, Gemini Live, and Siri what to wear, and only one could really help me look my best
Is there a tougher time of the year to dress than March in the US? It’s not really winter. It’s certainly not spring, and your sweaters, short sleeves, jeans, and shorts are all staring warily at each other. It’s a wonder I don’t spend every day in my PJs. What if AI could help us…
Adobe Summit 2025 – all the news and updates as it happens
Welcome to the live blog for Adobe Summit 2025 in Las Vegas, where I will be bringing you all the news, updates, and announcements in real time. I’m getting ready for everything to kick off on March 18, so bookmark this tab and be sure to come back to see all the biggest news and…