But why? Developer Brendan Shanks spotted a reference to an as-yet unreleased version of iOS 14 – iOS 14.8 – in a beta of Apple’s Xcode software development platform. This is unusual given that iOS 15 is currently in the later stages of beta testing and that we’re expecting a release early fall. So, what’s going to be in this update? Must read: Apple broke bad news to iPhone fans Well, it’s important to remember that Apple has said that come the release of iOS 15, users will be able to stay on iOS 14 and continue to get updates....

Also: Your kid wants a phone? Consider this cute, trackable smartwatch instead Now, trackers like the Owlet Dream Sock have become so sophisticated that they can measure your baby’s blood oxygen levels, heart rate, and sleep cycles, and alert you if anything reads unusually. Such wearables have been a household essential for me, particularly because my family has a history of febrile seizures, bringing a sense of unease when my children are sleeping....

Without DNS, you’d have to remember IP addresses, which is not user-friendly. By default, DNS isn’t terribly secure. Every time you search in your web browser, that search is sent in plain text. That means anyone intercepting the search data you send from your Chromebook can be read. However, if you make use of secure DNS, that search data is encrypted, so it’s far more challenging to read. Because it’s so easy to enable secure DNS in ChromeOS, this should be considered a must-do for anyone who’s adamant about security and privacy....

Researchers at security firm Cyber Ark have detailed the Windows Hello authentication bypass and how an attacker could exploit it. The attack is quite elaborate and would require planning, including being able to acquire an infrared (IR) image of the target’s face and building a custom USB device, such as a USB web camera, that will work with Windows Hello. The attack exploits how Windows 10 treats these USB devices and would require the attacker to have gained physical access to the target PC....

A web search box located in the middle of the Windows 11 desktop might not be a highly requested feature from users, but Microsoft is trying it out anyway with Insiders in the Windows 11 Insider Preview Build 25120, just released to the Dev Channel. SEE: Microsoft upgraded 190,000 PCs to Windows 11 (but even they couldn’t upgrade everything) It’s only a test for now and Microsoft is using it to gauge feedback from testers on the Dev channel....

The key change to Task Manager is process filtering, one of the most highly requested features by users, but the update also includes some nice visual changes, including a Task Manager-specific dark mode setting. Users can filter processes in Task Manager by the binary name, PID or publisher name to isolate the process being queried. The filter is even applied when users switch between pages. “We are bringing process filtering to Task Manager....

Under the deal, Woolworths is offering MyDeal shareholders AU$1.05 per share in cash and for MyDeal to be de-listed from the Australian Securities Exchange. Meanwhile, MyDeal founder and CEO Sean Senvirtne along with other key management shareholders will retain, approximately, a 20% interest in the business. They will also continue to retain their position following the completion of the deal to “lead the business through its next phase of growth in partnership with Woolworths Group”....

Over the upcoming holidays, we may be planning to meet friends and family for Thanksgiving, or intending to fly over the Christmas period – and the right power banks, earbuds, and laptops can make the experience more convenient and enjoyable. However, even if this isn’t the case, now is a great time to pick up gadgets and accessories for your 2023 trips with Woot’s current travel tech sale. The thin, lightweight 2021 Chromebook (Verizon only) comes equipped with a 14" LED (1366x768) display, an Intel Celeron N4500 processor (1....

That’s the word from a survey of 300 IT professionals, commissioned by Kandji and conducted by Dimensional Research, which finds that Apple adoption in the enterprise is up in the last two years – because so many people started working from home or remote locations. The company has been a gradually working its way into enterprises over the years, with Macs in many a marketing department and iPhones being carried in and out of executive suites and data centers....

New research led by Dr Jens Grubert, a specialist in human-computer interaction at Coburg University, Germany, suggests that there is still more development work to be done before the systems are ready for the majority of workers. “The study reveals that, as expected, VR results in significantly worse ratings across most measures,” Grubert and the research team note in the non-peer reviewed paper Quantifying the Effects of Working in VR for One Week....

The new release also includes updates to Apple Wallet to let users store keys for places like their home, work, or at participating locations like Hyatt hotels. Users will also be able to store state IDs within their phone (within participating states) and eventually use it to move through security checkpoints at US airports. What’s new in iOS 15? The new features were designed with the intent of helping users stay connected, find focus, and explore the world, Apple SVP Craig Federighi said during the WWDC keynote address....

Take another look. If you still think that it’s clean, take it into another room – or better still, a coffee shop or some other public place – and look at it under different lighting. Unless you’ve been keeping on top of cleaning, it’s probably foul. Here’s mine, and it’s only been a few weeks since I last cleaned it. Also: The best keyboards: Find your type That’s unpleasant! There are a lot of different ways that people can clean their keyboards, but my method of choice is to use a cleaning gel (also known as “slime”)....

The program only applies to free Basic users in certain countries when attending meetings hosted by others using free Basic accounts. Janine Pelosi, chief marketing officer at Zoom, said the company was making the decision to add advertising to the platform as a way to “support investment and continue providing free Basic users with access to our robust platform.” Pelosi repeatedly implies throughout the blog post that the video communications giant is rolling out the advertising program as a way to cover the cost of free Basic accounts....

Automatic software updates are now available for the desktop Zoom client on Windows and macOS, but it’s not available for Linux yet. Mobile devices can be automatically updated through app stores. Zoom says automatic updates will be on by default for most consumer users. However, users can configure the frequency of updates in Settings, under General, where there’s now a checkbox for ‘Automatically keep my Zoom up to date.’ See also: Managers aren’t worried about keeping their IT workers happy....

ZTE’s Axon 20 5G, which my colleague Matthew Miller reviewed back in 2020, had the world’s first under-display camera. And like many “firsts”, it was a mere glimpse of a seamlessly integrated camera. Today, we’re looking at ZTE’s next big thing: the $799 Axon 40 Ultra. Having spent the past few days with the newly-released flagship, here are my initial impressions and developing review. Table of Content Specifications DesignUnder-display cameraSoftwareCameraStay tuned...

While this is not the first time the government has been able to get some money back to victims, Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco said during a press conference that this was a first for the new Ransomware and Digital Extortion Task Force that was created in April to address the growing number of cyberattacks. Monaco explained that the Justice Department and FBI seized 63.7 Bitcoins – now valued at $2....

The American Psychological Association defines an introvert as someone oriented toward their internal world rather than the outer world of people and things. Introverts’ strengths include: Good listening ThoughtfulnessAttention to detailCompassionate leadersTeam playersEmpathyEmotional intelligence These strengths benefit introverts in technology jobs, which require the abilities to focus, collaborate, communicate, think creatively, and self-motivate. If you have introverted tendencies, explore these suggestions of tech jobs for introverts–and know that introverts not only belong in tech, they are highly valued team members and leaders....

I’ve been using the developer beta of MacOS 13 Ventura since it was released during WWDC 2022 last month, and today Apple has released the Public Beta of MacOS Ventura, along with the Public Betas of iOS 16, iPadOS 16, and WatchOS 9. Whether you’re an early adopter who wants to see if the Ventura beta software is worth taking for a spin or you want to let us do the testing for you while you wait for the full release this fall, ZDNet has you covered....

From June 2020 to August 2021, 7-Eleven conducted surveys that required customers to fill out information on tablets with built-in cameras. These tablets, which were installed in 700 stores, captured customers’ facial images at two points during the survey-taking process – when the individual first engaged with the tablet, and after they completed the survey. After becoming aware of this activity in July last year, the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) commended an investigation into 7-Eleven’s survey....

I found that having my tech set up properly was an invaluable part of making things as easy, smooth, and as stress-free as possible. What follows is based on my experiences, and will of course, vary from country to country, and even day to day, but I think that these tips will help make your journey – whether it be work or pleasure – a lot less stressful. #1: Your smartphone is vital If you thought a smartphone was vital, wait until you travel....