Theoretically, you can use a VPN to get around the geoblock, but, practically, not all VPNs are able to do so. To make matters even more complicated, even fewer VPNs are fast enough to stream these channels. To save you time, I tested all the major VPNs to see which ones could unblock Argentine content and provide fast enough speeds for streaming. Based on the results, I made a list of the five best performing VPNs....

I tested 30+ VPNs and shortlisted the ones that reliably unblock Netflix Japan. The VPNs I’ve selected offer amazing speeds and many servers in Japan to help you watch your favorite content from anywhere in the world. My top recommendation is ExpressVPN. It offers lightning-fast speeds for watching shows such as Evergarden and Kantaro, even in 4K. You can try ExpressVPN without any risk as it’s backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee....

Congress mandated the creation of the task force when it passed the National AI Initiative Act of 2020. The group will set up the National AI Research Resource (NAIRR) – shared research infrastructure that the White House says will “spur AI innovation and economic prosperity nationwide.” The NAIRR will be designed for AI researchers and students across all scientific disciplines. “By bringing together the nation’s foremost experts from academia, industry, and government, we will be able to chart an exciting and compelling path forward, ensuring long-term US competitiveness in all fields of science and engineering and all sectors of our economy,” NSF Director Sethuraman Panchanathan said in a statement....

Westpac, meanwhile, has partnered with buy-now, pay-later player Afterpay to offer white label services. After previously stating he welcomed competition in the fintech space, just not for the sole benefit of filling the pockets of the nation’s largest banks, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) chair Rod Sims has said he is closely monitoring the sector. “The Commonwealth Bank is – it’s got probably 25% of the home loan market, it’s obviously the biggest bank – but in terms of what they’re doing, there’s a lot of other players in the market,” Sims told Senate Estimates on Wednesday night....

When it came to providing comprehensive answers, news, and current events, it was on the money. However, I had seen all the headlines about the chatbot acting out, so I went on a mission to get in on some of that action, too. Here is what I found. One recurring story in the media is that the chatbot refers to itself as Sydney, revealing the confidential codename used internally by developers....

The Surface Pen works with many different Microsoft products, including most of the company’s Surface Tablet line, some laptops, and more. For artistic folks, the pen comes with 4,096 pressure points to make sure that you get the most out of your sketching. The pen was designed to handle artistic shading, too, with a special tilt feature. You also won’t have to worry about lag or latency with this Surface Pen – simply start writing or sketching....

IoT devices are now commonplace both in businesses and in the home. These internet and often Bluetooth-connected products range from security cameras to smart lighting; fridges that monitor your foodstuffs, pet trackers, intelligent thermostats – and in the hospitality space, IoT is also employed to give guests more control over their stay. These services are sometimes offered through dedicated apps and tablets, allowing the management of lights, heaters, air conditioning, televisions, and more....

The front-end developer has been living in a cramped Warsaw flat with his wife and two children for close to a year. His wife left a well-paying job in Belarus, and now the only household income comes from the work Andrej does for German and Czech businesses. Andrej’s decision to move to Warsaw is a result of ongoing turmoil in Belarus, where many in the IT industry feel subjected to intense suspicion by the current ruling regime under Alexandr Lukashenka....

According to the survey carried out with 11,000 consumers across 11 countries by Unisys, 87% of the 1,000 Brazilians polled said they are comfortable with being monitored remotely by the companies they work for. More than half of the respondents (52%) are comfortable with their employers tracking their computer access time through login and logout events. This represents a 12 percentage points increase in relation to the global average of 40%....

The company informed its employees of the data breach on November 15, two months after it first found signs of a cyber incident. It has also stated that “there is no indication that individuals’ specific information was accessed or misused.” Details of the Data Breach The company’s headquarters is located in Playa Vista, California. It has close to 200 restaurants around the world. According to a posting on the website of the Maine Attorney General, the incident affected a total of 103,767 people....

According to the press release, Capital One is partnering with the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) “to support Black-owned businesses in building resilient futures,” by awarding $10,000 grants to Black-owned businesses. The program aims to supplement revenue that was lost during the height of the pandemic. “The combination of preexisting systemic inequities and pandemic-related setbacks has created a uniquely challenging environment for Black business owners to navigate,” said AEO President and CEO Connie Evans in the press release....

The company’s MotionBlinds for HomeKit are now available to purchase globally. However, it looks like the landing page to find a Coulisse reseller isn’t quite live yet. (Mondays, am I right?) You can keep checking motionblinds.com/eve or selectblinds.com in the US for more availability info. Pricing starts at $332.50 on Select Blinds with the current promotion. The blinds integrate with Apple’s HomeKit platform allowing you to use Siri to control the blinds....

Also: CES 2023 tech you can actually buy now The third-generation OLED panels also have their viewing angle improved by 30% for up to 160 degrees and power efficiency by 22%. LG Display said it used ultra-small lens, or micro lens array, and a new algorithm to reach these feats. The company said it was referring to this package of technologies as META Technology, though it didn’t explain what the letters stand for....

According to Twitter posts from Chinese blockchain journalist Colin Wu (Wu Blockchain) and the bitcoin news channel 8BTC News, users are presently unable to access the three crypto trading sites on any of China’s major search engines, including Baidu and Sogou. Users are met with a “Not Found” message when accessing the sites. All three trading sites remain accessible on non-Chinese-based search engines. This latest move follows the recent removal of cryptocurrency accounts on China’s major social media sites....

DingTalk and VooV have both gone global with their platforms, after they’ve enjoyed success across Asia. This is partly due to the fact that Beijing temporarily blocked the international version of Zoom in September, which opened the market to local companies. So now, the rivalry between Chinese and U.S. tech companies has expanded into the area of video conferencing. DingTalk Before the pandemic, working from home was not really a thing that was done in China....

A deal we particularly like the look of is for the Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook. Typically set with a retail price of around $380, Best Buy is offering a discount of $80 (21% off), bringing the cost down to $299. The Lenovo IdeaPad Duet 3 Chromebook has an 11-inch touchscreen 2K display and is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Furthermore, you can expect 4GB RAM and 128G eMMC storage....

The IDs are CVE-2021-33193, CVE-2021-34798, CVE-2021-36160, CVE-2021-39275, CVE-2021-40438. Cisco noted that one of the vulnerabilities in the mod_proxy module of Apache HTTP Server (httpd) could allow an unauthenticated, remote attacker to make the httpd server forward requests to an arbitrary server. Another could allow an attacker to exploit a vulnerability by sending a crafted HTTP request to a vulnerable device, and a successful exploit could allow the attacker to get, modify, or delete resources on other services that may be inaccessible otherwise....

Additionally, the report casts a wider net on cyber threats that occur during instances of time-off; including holidays and weekends in general, as well as Mother’s Day weekends and Independence Day. Cyber Threats Are Particularly Active During Holidays According to CISA’s report, the threat of ransomware attacks during the upcoming holiday season is expected. Cybercriminals are always looking for the most efficient way to orchestrate malicious activity, which means that the holiday season is perfect for this....

Cisco’s Q4 non-GAAP earnings per share came to 84 cents on revenue of $13.1 billion, up 8% year-over-year. For the full fiscal year, Cisco’s non-GAAP EPS was flat year-over-year. Revenue was $49.8 billion, up 1% year-over-year. Wall Street was expecting fourth-quarter earnings of 82 cents per share on revenue of $13.03 billion. “We continue to see great momentum in our business as customers are looking to modernize their organizations for agility and resiliency,” CEO Chuck Robbins said in a statement....

Quarterly revenue and non-GAAP EPS were $56 million and $0.03 ahead of street expectations respectively. The $12.7 billion in revenue represents 6.4% year-over-year growth, which is impressive for a $50 billion annual-run-rate company. While the financials give the industry a sense that demand for Cisco is strong, it’s worth looking behind the numbers to get a better picture of where Cisco’s business is and where it’s going. Demand for company’s products never stronger The numbers show 6....