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Bloomberg sources report that Apple is planning major improvements to the iPhone’s lock screen in the forthcoming iOS 16 and iPhone 14. News of the possible iOS features comes ahead of Apple’s 2022 Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) beginning June 6, where it shares what’s new in its operating systems and hardware. The always-on lock screen would provide handy at-a-glance information, much like the always-on mode in the 2019 Apple Watch 5 and later, as well as new widget-like capabilities and wallpapers....

When the free update arrives — likely in September based on Apple’s previous release schedule — there will be a handful of iPhone models that currently run iOS 15 that will be left behind. According to a list of compatible devices posted on Apple’s iOS 16 preview website, the following iPhones are compatible with iOS 16: Apple Don’t waste your money on these Apple products Apple Mac Mini (2023) vs Mac Studio: Is M2 really better than M1?...

For the last five days, I’ve been testing the iPad Air, replacing my iPad Pro – which is normally within arms reach at all times – with the new Air. Outside of display differences (both in size and quality), I haven’t missed my iPad Pro one bit. And heck, I imagine with another week of use, I won’t even miss my Pro’s 12.9-inch screen. My experience with the iPad Air has been everything I figured it would be with strong performance and long battery life....

See also: iPhone 14 Pro vs iPhone 13 Pro: Should you upgrade? Specifications You should buy the iPhone 14 Pro if… 1. You prefer a normal-size phone For many, including myself, the Pro Max-size iPhones are simply too bulky to use. Perhaps it’s the flattened edges that dig into the palms, the shamelessly large camera island at the back, or the beefy battery tucked inside, but the largest iPhone with its 6....

The more cycles it has been through, the more worn it is. Apple says a battery is good for about 500 recharge cycles, so if it’s getting close to that number, you know that a battery replacement might be in your future. There’s no need for jailbreaking, no need to install any apps, and no need to connect it to a computer to do this. I’ve previously shown how to use a third-party Mac tool called CoconutBattery to find out the recharge cycle count....

This pro-privacy browser blocks trackers and ads, and doesn’t store any personal data or monitor your browsing activities. Vivaldi comes with lots of customization options. You can tweak everything from your tabs to the themes, keyboard shortcuts, and more. Thanks to Vivaldi’s arsenal of tools, you won’t need any additional extensions. But if you do, the browser is compatible with Chrome extensions. While the Vivaldi browser is safe, it doesn’t stop your internet service provider (ISP) or other nosy parties from tracking you....

The new Rebellions & Rejections report from HP Wolf Security surveyed 1100 IT decision-makers and also gleaned insights from a YouGov online survey of 8443 office workers who now work from home. The study found that IT workers often feel like they have no choice but to compromise cybersecurity in order to appease workers who complain about how certain measures slow down business processes. Some remote workers – particularly those aged 24 and younger – outright reject cybersecurity measures they believe “get in the way” of their deadlines....

Given that smartphones no longer have 3.5mm audio ports, people are using their smartwatches and GPS sports watches for audio content, and tablets are used regularly for watching video content there is a large market for true wireless earbuds. With Jabra’s new lineup, people can enjoy clear calls and good sound quality starting as low as $79 or experience Jabra’s best new MultiSensor Voice technolgy for $199. Also: Jabra Elite 85t review: Powerful ANC in an earbuds form factor, six mics for calls Jabra stated that the new Pro category is designed for those who want the best of the best for calls and music, allowing users to experience true wireless without limits....

Under the terms of the joint venture, Jio will own 51% and SES will have a 49% stake respectively. According to Jio, the new joint venture will leverage SES’s satellites in both geostationary and medium earth orbits to deliver data and connectivity services across India at a capacity of up to 100 Gbps. Jio added it will offer its managed services and gateway infrastructure operations services as well as its sales reach to the joint venture....

These new application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), Juniper says, are designed to be optimized for the specific needs of specific points in the network. “As networks have evolved over the past two decades by supporting more diverse and demanding digital services, operators have increasingly sought out specialized silicon to tackle specific roles,” Juniper’s Brendan Gibbs wrote in a blog post. “Networks run better with ASICs optimized for different tasks.” The sixth generation of Juniper’s Trio silicon for MX Series routers maximizes logical scale and programmability for complex and dynamic edge service nodes....

The network, now available in the city of Kawasaki at Kanagawa Prefecture, is powered by Samsung’s virtualised central units and virtualised distributed units as well as Fujitsu’s massive MIMO radio units. Samsung’s baseband and Fujitsu’s massive MIMO radio units are connected with an open interface, the telecom giant said. The site at Kawaski also has network slicing and multi-access edge computing capabilities, which will offer higher speeds and lower latency for mobile users, the company said....

A company spokesperson said they discovered the attack on Friday, January 28th. Retailers and local stores across the UK were told to expect delays and cancellations till the end of March 2022. KP Snacks Unable to Safely Process Orders KP Snacks is a British snack manufacturer and owns some of the most popular brands. Their snack arsenal includes McCoys’s, Hula Hoops, Tyrell’s, Space Raiders, Skips, Butterkist, Pom-Bears, Nik Naks, and KP Nuts....

In a statement to ZDNet, the company said it discovered the ransomware attack on Friday, January 28. “As soon as we became aware of the incident, we enacted our cybersecurity response plan and engaged a leading forensic information technology firm and legal counsel to assist us in our investigation,” a company spokesperson said. “Our internal IT teams continue to work with third-party experts to assess the situation. We have been continuing to keep our colleagues, customers, and suppliers informed of any developments and apologize for any disruption this may have caused....

Carried out by Cetic.br, the research arm of the Brazilian Internet Steering Committee, the study investigates the challenges and strategies for the continuity of learning through the pandemic. The report has five chapters with examples from various countries, and an analysis of the approaches adopted to deliver classes amid the Covid-19 shutdowns, of which two are dedicated to the Brazilian experience. Themes such as digital exclusion in the context of remote learning are included in the report, as well as the adoption of solutions for contexts with or without the use of technology....

Also: Leaving LastPass? Here’s how to get your passwords out The password manager company first revealed that it had been hacked in August last year when it said attackers had accessed the development environment, taking portions of LastPass source code and some proprietary technical information. At the time, LastPass said there was no evidence that the attackers gained access to customer data or sensitive encrypted vaults. But this changed last December, when LastPass revealed hackers had stolen vault data containing both encrypted and unencrypted data – including information about customers....

The metaverse is almost like a new country, with everything starting from scratch, building from the ground up. There will be shops, offices, and companies providing various services. Even new venues in the metaverse will host different events such as concerts or other kinds of shows. This new evolutionary step in the internet’s progress will have a significant impact on the ways that we’ll communicate and interact. This course will provide an overview of precisely what the metaverse is, what we need to know about it and what options exist to capitalize on it....

I rode the Lectric XP Lite for about a month, and even though I have a very powerful e-bike priced three times the Lectric XP Lite, I didn’t want to stop riding the XP Lite because it is so much fun to ride and meets my minimum level of performance standards for commuting and getting around town. Review: Lectric XP 3.0: This e-bike is built for two Lectric currently has four different series of e-bikes available, but I wanted to see what the company’s lowest end model was like since I know many family and friends have asked me about e-bikes and don’t want to spend thousands to try them out....

It’s certainly worth looking out for, as the ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 is an attractive 16-inch laptop whose combination of AMD Ryzen 9 processor and discrete GeForce RTX graphics holds out the promise of workstation-class performance at a competitive price. Design & features This is not the sleekest 16-inch laptop, measuring 19.9mm (0.78in.) thick along the rear edge. However, the ThinkBook 16p Gen 2 only weighs 2kg (4.4lbs), which is pretty good for a laptop of this size – especially as the smart, dark grey aluminium case meets the US military standard MIL-STD-810H for impact and shock resistance....

The library is developed by the open-source Apache Software Foundation and is a key Java-logging framework. Since last week’s alert by CERT New Zealand that CVE-2021-44228, a remote code execution flaw in Log4j, was already being exploited in the wild, warnings have been issued by several national cybersecurity agencies, including the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). Internet infrastructure provider Cloudflare said Log4j exploits started on December 1....

You can preorder the new iPad Pro now, with availability beginning Oct. 26, the same day as in-store availability. Also: iPad (2022) vs iPad (2021): Which tablet should you buy? Before you click that buy button, though, take a few minutes to figure out if you really need that shiny new iPad Pro, or if last year’s model is more than enough for your needs. Don’t worry, I’ll help break it down for you....