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Apple’s latest M2-powered MacBook Air is a powerhouse of a laptop, offering a huge performance boost over the older Intel-powered MacBook Air, such as 15 times faster video editing – (yes, video editing on a MacBook Air!) – and all-day 18-hours of battery life. The 2022 M2-powered MacBook Air redefines what users can expect from a highly portable system. 2022 Apple MacBook Air Laptop with M2 chip highlights The 13....

The new findings from Forrester, which was published Monday, found that organizations can realize a $843 cost savings per Mac over its lifetime with the M1 chip. In a 2019 study by Forrester, the savings over three years per Mac were $678. Commissioned studies should be taken with a grain of salt and the main takeaway is Apple plans to ride its consumer M1 Mac success into the enterprise. Must read:...

Also: The 5 best satellite phones But the iPhone 14 isn’t the first, nor only, gadget that uses satellites to facilitate communication in the event of an emergency. In fact, Garmin’s inReach lineup allows you to send text messages to friends and loved ones when you’re in the middle of nowhere. For its part, Garmin’s inReach platform has had over 10,000 SOS instances since inReach launched in 2011. That’s an amazing number....

Kuo had previously estimated Apple would ship its mixed reality headset en masse by the second quarter of 2023, but now believes it will slip to the second half of 2023 after surveying the supply chain. “My latest survey indicates that the mass shipment schedule of Apple’s MR headset may delay to 2H23 because of software-related issues (vs. the previous estimate of 2Q23)” Kuo said in a tweet. Also: I’ve been thinking about Apple’s AR/VR headset, and I just don’t believe it He was looking at the question of how a delay in mass shipment of the headset could impact the optical industry supplying components for Apple’s new hardware, such as Primary for the eyeball tracking module, Cowell for the camera module, Genius for the pancake optics, and Largan for the lens....

The new government measure, called Director ID, is a unique 15-digit identifier that company directors will be required to set up as part of efforts by the federal government to minimise fraud and illegal activity. The initiative sits within the federal government’s digital business plan that was announced last year, which is aimed at streamlining how businesses interact with government. “Director ID will help to create a fairer business environment by improving data integrity, creating greater confidence in directors’ identities, and allowing earlier identification of director involvement in unlawful practices, such as illegal phoenix activity,” Minister for Superannuation, Financial Services and the Digital Economy Jane Hume said....

The Now Frontier: Developing Australia’s Space Industry report [PDF] recommended ways for how Australia could drive growth and investment, encourage commercialisation of research and development, better facilitate collaboration, and grow the country’s future space workforce. “The pace at which space-based technologies and innovation are developing is set to revolutionise the way we live. There are enormous opportunities for individuals, organisations, and communities to take advantage of this growing sector, particularly in rural and regional areas,” Committee chair Pat Conaghan said....

West Monroe polled 2,500 consumers about how much they spend each month on a variety of subscription services, finding that people are spending 15% more than they did in 2018. The types of subscriptions have also expanded as more companies create digital platforms and offerings to lure in consistent customers. The average consumer surveyed said they spend $273 per month on subscription services, up from $237 in 2018. This extra 15% equals an additional $430 spent each year....

In the latest edition of its NBN Wholesale Market Indicators Report, the average amount of CVC per connection fell from 2.59Mbps to 2.44Mbps. The largest drop was in Victoria where capacity plummeted 11% from 5.6Tbps in the prior quarter to 4.98Tbps. The Australian Capital Territory saw a 7% drop in bandwidth, while Western Australia and the Northern Territory had 4% less capacity by the end of 2020, and Tasmania saw a 3% drop....

Student credit cards are specifically created for college students who have limited credit or who are just starting to build their credit. These types of cards typically have low credit limits and charge no annual fees. Students can use them to build a credit history and become more financially responsible. Having a credit card as a student can also be handy in case of emergencies or unexpected accidents when away from home....

With this end, users are looking for alternatives that offer the power and flexibility of Dark Sky, letting them know if they need an umbrella or sunscreen, and notifying them when rain is about to begin. Also: Flying soon? Flighty is a must-have iOS app for air travel I have a lot of weather apps. I spend quite a bit of time outdoors, shooting a lot of photos and videos and flying drones, so I need accurate weather predictions....

Yes, the motherboard is the backbone of a PC. Sure, what CPU and GPU you buy will greatly determine the performance, but remember that everything connects to the motherboard, and if you fit a great CPU and GPU to a poor motherboard, you’ll end up with a poor PC that offers a poor experience. A good motherboard makes all the difference. Pros Decent price for a high-end boardDDR5 supportMassive array of USB ports...

With nearly 90% of Oregon’s residents connected to broadband internet, the state ranks among the highest in the US when it comes to providing high-speed internet. Using the latest data available, we have found the cheapest and best internet service providers for your home internet needs, all of which offer great value, affordability, and reliability in the Portland area. The three fastest internet providers in Portland Xfinity – Best for heavy streamingEarthlink – Best for dataCenturyLink – Best overall value...

There are schools for you whether you’re an undergraduate or graduate student; whether you want flexible or more structured online learning. Among the state’s fastest-growing employment sectors are business services, education, and health services. Our list of top 10 online colleges in Pennsylvania includes bachelor’s and master’s degree programs that can prepare you for careers in the state’s growth industries. Top 5 online schools in Pennsylvania: Quick facts The 10 best online colleges in Pennsylvania ZDNet’s ranking methodology evaluates colleges and universities for inclusion on our lists independently and objectively....

Task management software helps manage, track, delegate, and assign tasks – whatever you or your organization is working on. Depending on the platform, task management software can have helpful templates, charts and graphs, customizable automation, and integration with other apps you use daily, like Slack or Microsoft Outlook. We’ve rounded up the best task management software options for all types of workers, whether you are a remote worker, a visual person, a spreadsheet expert, or just need something to help you keep track of life’s tasks....

Biden, in his first visit to Japan as president, presented the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity in a speech on Monday, citing four essential pillars – trade, supply chains, sustainable energy, and infrastructure – as well as tax and anti-corruption. Meanwhile, the White House claimed that the framework – as based on these pillars – will ensure that supply chains in the region develop greater resilience to protect against higher prices for consumers....

The warning comes as parts of New South Wales and Queensland continue to face heavy floods, which has led to 21 deaths and billions of dollars in property damage so far. Actuaries Institute CEO Elayne Grace said the benefits of leveraging data from smart devices, aerial imagery, and raw text input has allowed the insurance industry to uncover a greater dispersion of risk, resulting in a more accurate estimate of risk....

The company is working with the University of Windsor on the project – which runs on BlackBerry’s AtHoc critical event management platform – and testing it in Canada. In a statement, BlackBerry explained that Indigenous peoples across Canada are disproportionately impacted by flooding and a lack of clean water, which prompted the two organizations to join forces. The technology “provides autonomous year-round monitoring and an intelligent early warning system, collecting and processing large amounts of sensor data, and generating alerts based on the data insights....

The World Economic Forum’s new report, The Global Cybersecurity Outlook 2022, warns there are big discrepancies between bosses and information security personnel when it comes to the state of cyber resilience within organisations. According to the paper, 92% of business executives surveyed agree that cyber resilience is integrated into enterprise risk management strategies – or in other words, protecting the organisation against falling victim to a cyberattack, or mitigating the incident so it doesn’t result in significant disruption....

Brave launched its search engine two years ago after acquiring the Tailcat search engine. The company pledged to take on Google with a focus on privacy and an independent search index – rather than relying on, for example, Microsoft’s Bing search index, as DuckDuckGo did. Also: How to ensure your privacy with a web browser Now, in response to the success of the large language models (LLMs) behind OpenAI’s Microsoft-backed ChatGPT, Brave has launched Summarizer on Brave search, which it says is not based on ChatGPT....

Global companies can now take advantage of secure employee spending, budget creation in local currency, and same-day global reimbursements. The spending protections include PIN protection and 3D Secure, which asks spenders to complete an additional verification step. Same-day global reimbursements will be in the local currency of the employee. The transactions will be shown in real-time, and they will be reviewed and approved by finance teams. The finance teams can see employee’s card, cash, and reimbursement transactions in the currency they were made, plus the exchange rate that was used....