In open source cybersecurity, AI is kind of a problem — but it can also be a solution

The last few years have seen a growing wave of vulnerability disclosures heading towards the cybersecurity industry, and the people working on fixing these flaws are often struggling to keep up. And while AI is a major contributor to this problem, but also an essential part of the solution. Speaking at the recent Linux Foundation … Read more

Why identity needs a heartbeat, not a checkpoint

Think about what you had to do the last time you needed to prove your identity. Did you present your ID? Snap a selfie? Pass a liveness check? In most cases of enterprise security, that’s all it takes to pass through. From that point, many systems effectively assume that the person who was verified remains … Read more

Dyson’s new Total Restore service gives your tired vacuum a professional deep-clean and repair

Dyson Total Restore is a door-to-door cleaning and restoration service It’s available for Dyson’s cordless and wet floor cleaners It costs £99.99 and is now available in mainland Britain If your vacuum cleaner or floor cleaner needs some love, Dyson has just launched a new refresh and restoration service that will get it working like … Read more

Microsoft promises to make Windows 11 search better — and it’s about time

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Windows 11 search is getting a major overhaul It’ll be made faster, more efficient with RAM usage, and be tweaked to better understand what you’re searching for Microsoft is also adding ‘actions’ to allow users to directly adjust Windows 11 options in the search box, a nifty and convenient touch Microsoft has announced that it’s … Read more

I recommend Anycubic’s Photon P1 Max for big resin prints, and it’s on sale

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The Anycubic Photon P1 Max 3D printer has a massive 18.3L build volume, giving you room for large resin creations models, and it’s on sale at Amazon right now. • Best for: Experienced makers, designers, engineering teams, and small businesses that need a large-format resin 3D printer for bigger models or batch production. • The … Read more

Sigma’s 50-120mm F2.8 is ‘an APS-C legend in the making’ — and a tempting full-frame alternative

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Sigma completes its trinity of f/2.8 zoom lenses for APS-C cameras The 50-120mm lens (75-180mm equivalent) comes to Sony, Canon and Fujifilm from October 22 It weighs just 13.4oz / 380g and costs $799 / £699 (about AU$1,300) Sigma has completed a trinity of f/2.8 zooms with the 50-120mm F2.8 DC OS Contemporary — and … Read more