Must read: Don’t make this common, fatal iPhone or Android mistake If you don’t need too much storage and can fit your life into 256GB, then you can save $100 off the regular price of the 2020 M1-powered MacBook Air. If you want more storage then you’ll need to spend more and get the model that comes with 512GB of storage. Here you’ll save $150 on the Apple Store price, and be able to pick one up for only $1,099....

The release of iOS 15.1 comes alongside the release of macOS Monterey, the latest operating system for Apple’s Mac lineup. There are only a handful of new features in iOS 15.1 and iPadOS 15.1, but what did make the cut is intriguing. For example, Apple is launching FaceTime’s SharePlay feature. You can now use FaceTime to remotely watch the same show with someone in apps like Apple TV, or crank up a new album to listen to together on Apple Music....

You need iOS 16.4 or newer installed to be eligible for an invite, but there’s no way to request access to Apple Pay Later. It’s completely random. Also: Apple Music Classical app is now available for download If you are selected, you’ll see an alert in the Wallet app letting you know you can apply and get pre-approved for your first transaction. You can request to take out a loan between $50 and $1,000....

Also: Apple’s iPhone 14 event is Sept. 7: What to expect and how to watch After 15 years (the first iPhone launched in June 2007), you might expect the iPhone bandwagon to be slowing down – at least a bit. What’s remarkable is that there’s no sign of this happening. If you’re not convinced, Counterpoint Research has just published some pretty remarkable number crunching: Apple shipped 237.9 million iPhones last year – an all-time high....

Like all major post-pandemic tech events, the event will have both online and in-person options. The actual keynote will be streamed online at no cost and everyone can join to learn about the latest Apple platforms, technologies, and tools. Also: Apple Music Classical app is now available for download However, developers and Swift Student Challenge winners are able to apply to an in-person event at Apple Park where, if randomly selected, they will be able to watch the keynote and State of the Union videos, meet team members, and take part in labs and activities....

Each of these batteries contains an element called lithium. A smartphone battery holds a couple of grams of lithium, but an electric vehicle (EV) battery uses around 10kg of the element. It’s easy to see how EVs are going to completely change how much lithium we need to sustain this electric revolution. This year, we’re predicted to consume some half a million metric tons of lithium, but by 2035, the demand for lithium is expected to increase to at least 3....

About 30 of the Army’s approximately 200 jobs focus on signals and intelligence. In the Army, this career group includes positions such as cyber and electronic warfare officers, information technology specialists, and cyber operations specialists. While not every military job has a civilian counterpart, many do. “One enlisted career that has directly comparable roles in the civilian world is an information technology specialist, or 25B,” said Capt. Mia Figgs, a spokeswoman for the Army’s Recruiting Command Public Affairs Office....

The new capabilities include a live video communication integration via Vimeo that lets employees record and send short videos of themselves and/or their screen directly in Asana. The company is pitching video messaging as a way to reduce the number of daily meetings as well as create a single source of truth for key initiatives across teams and timezones. The service also creates searchable video transcripts automatically. In addition to the new video integration, Asana also debuted a new prioritization system, a smart calendar assistant, and the new Asana desktop app....

Worse, China also bans most VPNs, aggressively screening for them with deep packet inspection (DPI). Only a select few VPNs can sneak past this Great Firewall. My team and I don’t condone any illegal activity. However, you should be aware that the Chinese government focuses on blocking access to VPNs and usually doesn’t go after individuals for using them. Fortunately, Astrill VPN has what it takes – IF you use one crucial trick....

Also: CES 2023 tech you can actually buy now Asus calls its new display technology “Spatial Vision,” and it will be available first on the ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED (H7604) and the Zenbook Pro 16X OLED (UX7602BZ). With Spatial Vision, users should be able to easily switch between 2D and 3D, with 3D imagery appearing to lift off the screen. The glasses-free (autostereoscopic) 3D OLED technology uses a lenticular lens and advanced eye-tracking camera technology....

The projector has a 2000:1 contrast ratio and supports 1080p resolution, with 35% brighter images than similar products. It has built-in dual speakers, so you don’t have to purchase separate ones, and its powerful cooling system means the bulb’s life lasts up to 55,000 hours. Compatible devices include the PS3, Xbox One, laptops, tablets, smartphones, and more. For more savings well within your budget, check out our deals page for Prime Day savings under $100....

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) on Friday said it had developed the Small Business Cloud Security Guides in recognition that SMBs might not have the resources to understand the complexities of operating online or responding to potential cyber risks. The government agency said the guides would help these businesses understand such risks as well as how to work with managed service providers or their own IT teams to ensure a robust cyber hygiene....

According to the Australian Space Agency, the “foundation services” rover will be used to help collect lunar soil, known as regolith, which will then be examined for oxygen to see whether it could be used to support human life in space, and “ultimately support permanent outposts”. The rover is expected to be capable of operating on the moon, be able to provide lunar regolith to a NASA payload with a “high level of autonomy”, and weigh 20kg or less....

“There will always be a place for genuine independent contractors in Australia’s workforce, but governments cannot allow companies to use technological and legal gymnastics to disguise what are essentially employment relationships as something they are not,” the Select Committee on Job Security wrote in its fourth interim report [PDF]. To address the exploitation of contractors, the committee has called for the Fair Work Commission (FWC) to gain regulatory powers that extend “beyond employment” so more accountability can be placed on on-demand platforms....

There are many possible solutions to this problem: passwords, biometrics, PKI certificates, one time passwords, SecureID Tokens, etc. The problem with these techniques is that they rely on fixed secrets: a private key in a PKI Infrastructure, a biometric template, attestation key in FIDO U2F device, etc. If this fixed secret is discovered by hacking techniques, or if an insider discloses that fixed secret, then the system is busted. Our approach says you should keep changing the fixed secret....

Who is Baidu? Baidu is a Chinese multinational tech giant headquartered in Beijing. It specializes in internet-related products and services as well as artificial intelligence (AI). Baidu was founded in January 2000 by Robin Li and Eric Xu and is now one of the largest tech companies in the world. The company offers various services including a search engine called Baidu Search Box and a mapping service called Baidu Maps. The search engine is currently the fourth largest website in the Alexa Traffic rankings....

Before you schedule your next weekend activity, consider one of these best credit cards for entertainment. Amex allows you to buy your bigger purchases now and pay them off later with the Buy Now, Pay Later Plan It® program. It makes those more expensive items attainable, allowing you to get what you need when you need it with the ability to pay it off slowly over time. You also receive access to other card perks, like $120 back on Equinox+ annual memberships....

If earning that salary and protecting data security sounds good to you, the right undergraduate cybersecurity school may make that dream a reality. Career-focused professionals searching for the best cybersecurity program, this page is for you. We know searching for the right undergraduate education is stressful, but don’t get overwhelmed. We’ve done exhaustive research to narrow down your top cybersecurity schools and programs. Our picks offer affordable tuition and impressive academic reputations....

Here’s a summary of our top picks for the best internet service provider in Kansas: How we found the best internet provider in Kansas Intro sentence explaining that there were a few key features we looked for: The one category that Comcast Xfinity really lags behind in is the cost of service; customers find that the pricing is a bit high for the service provided. Ultimately, it’s up to you as to whether excellent customer service is worth paying a bit more each month....