Should you add it to the junk drawer where all your other old devices and charging cables go when you lose interest? Should you see if a family member has use for it? First, here’s what not to do: never dispose of your device in your household garbage. Not only will you send your device straight to a landfill and pollute the environment with the potentially toxic metals found in your device, but in some states and countries, you will be breaking the law, too....

Some 74.1% of the all threats blocked by Trend Micro in 2021 were email threats versus its products that blocked malware delivered over websites. Trend Micro’s figures are based on detections gathered from enterprise customers that use its Cloud App Security product on top of Google Workspace and Microsoft 365, which both feature in-built anti-malware systems. SEE: Ransomware attacks: This is the data that cyber criminals really want to steal The firm saw large increases in known and unknown malware, which rose 134% and 221% respectively year on year....

While we agreed to wait until she’s older for a phone, we also decided to let her try out Xplora’s new XGO3 and see if the smartwatch was a feasible placeholder. Immediately, she felt empowered by the fact that she had her own “phone” and began calling and sending my husband and me text messages, even if we were just two feet away! She loved the sense of independence that having her own phone number gave her, even if the power eventually went to her head, as evidenced by all the voice messages she’d send of her just saying “poopy”....

You don’t have to be a tech wiz or even a fan of gadgets to enjoy the convenience of having smart home devices around your home. Right now, anyone can start a smart home journey with less than $10 by buying something as simple as a smart plug. The simplicity of controlling it with an app makes it accessible to almost everyone with a smartphone. Must read: The best cheap tech gifts for under $100The best cheap tech gifts under $75The best cheap tech gifts under $50The best cheap tech gifts under $25...

Under the terms of the agreement, Webcentral will acquire 100% of the fully paid ordinary shares of 5GN, and 5GN shareholders will receive two Webcentral ordinary shares for each 5GN share they hold. Once the scheme is implemented, 5GN shareholders will hold approximately 52% of the combined entity, while Webcentral shareholders will own the remaining 48%. The merger was recommended by independent board committees of both companies. Webcentral flagged the merger would create value through establishing a larger combined entity, while also help simplify sales delivery to its 330,000 plus customers....

The group emailed ZDNet about the hack, claiming to have customer and corporate business data as well as financial information. When asked, the hackers denied it was a ransomware attack and claimed to have access to the company’s servers “over time.” A spokesperson from Acer confirmed the hack, telling ZDNet that their security team recently detected an “isolated attack” on its local after-sales service system in India. “Upon detection, we immediately initiated our security protocols and conducted a full scan of our systems,” an Acer spokesperson said....

While it’s technically possible to isolate the vocals from an audio recording, traditional methods are way too time-consuming for most applications. And the equipment required is prohibitively expensive too. Wish there was a better, more efficient method? Then EasySplitter Pro is an alternative that might be worth checking out. EasySplitter Pro is an AI-powered tool that can take any audio recording and separate all its elements, otherwise known as STEMs....

Google’s subject-matter experts and senior practitioners developed these IT training certificates. The fully online certificates usually take six or fewer months to complete and require little to no experience in programming or tech. Enrolled learners gain access to resume building tools, career networking services, and interview preparation materials. Certificate-seekers can also connect with prospective employers at over 130 companies through Google’s dedicated employer consortium pipeline. Is a Google career certificate right for you?...

(The Microsoft Cloud, formerly known as the Microsoft Commercial Cloud, is a company-created bucket of services which includes Microsoft 365/Office 365, Azure, Dynamics, some LinkedIn services and other business-centric cloud services.) But Azure and the Microsoft Cloud look good compared to what’s happening in the “More Personal Computing” segment – Windows, Xbox and gaming and Search/Advertising. Windows OEM revenues declined 15 percent in the quarter. And for Q2, Chief Financial Officer Amy Hood said to expect Windows license revenues to be down further – in the high 30 percent range – especially given the strong prior year comparable....

Graph is the fastest growing area in the biggest segment in enterprise software – databases. Case in point: A series of recent funding rounds, culminating in Neo4j’s $325 million Series F funding round, brought its valuation to over $2 billion. Building bridges with openCypher In addition, Neptune will be adding support for Bolt, Neo4j’s binary protocol. What this hints at is the ability to allow customers to leverage familiar and existing tooling – Neo4’s tooling, to be more specific....

By using the 6GHz wireless band, FastConnect can improve video conferencing, reduce latency, and enhance connection reliability by using multiple Wi-Fi bands. But FastConnect offers more. IT administrators can now leverage the AMD Manageability Processor and make use of FastConnect’s support for almost three dozen of the most widely used Open Standard-Based (DASH) profiles to carry out remote management on AMD commercial platforms. This is a fantastic built-in ready-to-use solution for enterprise customers where hybrid working is now a big part of what IT admins have to deal with....

Four chips have been unveiled: the 3995WX, 3975WX, 3955WX, and 3945WX, with core counts ranging from 12 to 64. At the top end, AMD claims that the Threadripper PRO 3995WX offers up to 27 percent better multithreaded performance over the competition’s best dual processor (in this case the Intel Xeon Platinum 8280), and that it takes the lead in over 25 applications and benchmarks. In a nutshell, the highlights on the Threadripper PRO include support for 128 PCIe 4....

If you’re shopping for a new pair of AirPods to kick off the new year, then chances are high that the third-generation AirPods and Apple’s older but still outstanding original AirPods Pro are on your mind. Between the two AirPods models, there are several differences to note that, while not as easily distinguishable from Apple’s marketing lingo and posters, should make your buying decision more straightforward than you’d think. Also: Earbuds vs headphones: Which one is right for you?...

Apple’s blog post follows a spate of complaints from developers whose apps were about to be removed. Apple gave the developers 30 days to submit an update if they wanted to keep their app in the App Store. Now, developers – including those who recently received notice about the removal of their respective apps – will be given up to 90 days to update their apps. Developers also have the option to appeal app removals....

I’ve been pretty vocal about Opera Workspaces being probably the best tab group feature on the market: The developers of the Opera web browser seemed to have, in the dead of night, picked my brain to figure out exactly how I believe tab groups should work and implemented it to perfection. I would go so far as to say that Opera’s Tab Group feature has prevented me from using other browsers regularly....

This is the first expansion outside of the US since Apple launched the program in April, offering consumers repair manuals and genuine Apple parts and tools so they can fix their own iPhones. These are not available for the latest iPhone 14 models. “Customers who wish to complete their own repairs will be able to perform many of the most common repairs for the iPhone 12 and iPhone 13 lineups, and Mac notebooks with Apple silicon,” Apple notes in a press release....

Apple on Wednesday announced Apple Business Connect, a new tool that gives business owners control over what information is displayed in Apple Maps. Business owners can add photos or a logo and ensure all of the information in Apple Maps is correct. Also: Is Apple sweating yet? These 4 companies just turned up the heat at CES There are also tools in place for businesses to show current promotions, menu items, discounts and other offers....

According to Bloomberg, the technology is being enabled by Apple’s 2020 acquisition of a Canadian startup called Mobeewave. The firm, which cost Apple around $100 million, created assets that would allow existing smartphones to process credit card payments via built-in chips, like the ones that power Apple Pay in all modern iPhones. It worked with Samsung to bring similar payment acceptance functionality to its Galaxy series smartphones before its acquisition....

That’s the word from a recent Uptime Institute survey that shows that technology vendors and data center operators are seeing almost nonstop expansion. For the third year in a row, about 80% say customer spending is at or above normal levels. Half expect strong capital spending growth in the next three to five years. About one in three predicts some deceleration in growth rates, but only one in six expects it to flatten or shrink....

The facility is fully digitized and designed to be entirely cashless, leveraging a slate of wired and wireless Aruba products. Jeffrey Weaver, director of high-density solutions for Aruba, told ZDNet that the company was proud to help the MLS team deliver immersive fan experiences and called TQL Stadium one of the most ambitious soccer-specific stadiums globally. “From our Wi-Fi 6 access points and mobility controllers to our CX Series switches and ClearPass network access control solution, all of the network elements are working in tandem to ensure that fans and visitors to TQL Stadium have premier and engaging experiences that enhance their enjoyment of the games and special events they attend,” Weaver said....