The Mac Studio will come in two versions: one based on the M1 Max chip and another based on the just-announced M1 Ultra, Apple’s new top-tier SoC offering. The unit’s outside consists of a 7.7-inch square unibody aluminum extrusion sporting a vast array of I/O ports. For data, it has 4 Thunderbolt 4 ports, a 10G Ethernet port, 2 USB-A ports, an HDMI port, and a Pro Audio port capable of running high-impedance headphones or powered speakers....

They’ve got your ears with their AirPods. What other body part will Apple subsume in order to capture even more of your attention and, coincidentally, make even more money? Your legs are relatively useless. In any case, apparently, no one has legs in the Metaverse. This leaves your face. The very essence that you project into the world is now for sale. Apple, like many other tech companies, surely wants it....

Arm is leading a collaborative effort to build a common development framework for the software-defined car to solve this problem. It’s working with major technology and automotive partners to develop standards, software, developer resources, and specialized processing platforms designed for automotive applications’ safety and real-time needs. “We strongly believe a software-defined approach can help to address this growing software complexity,” Chet Babla, Arm’s VP of automotive, told reporters. “But without a common development framework, the industry can’t maximize supply chain efficiencies or accelerate innovation....

In this phase, the unmanned Orion spacecraft will take a trip around the moon and back– and you can track its journey in real time. By using the Artemis Real-time Orbit Website (AROW), anyone with internet access can see where Orion is in space. The real-time tracker will also show trip information such as mission elapsed time, velocity and spacecraft distance from the Earth and moon. Also: What is Artemis?...

Salesforce’s annual State of Marketing report, released Wednesday, sheds some light on how marketers are adapting to this dynamic landscape. “As Apple, Google, and others restrict the use of third-party cookies, however, the relative popularity of data sources is shifting,” the report says. “Known digital identities such as email addresses and social IDs are now the most popular customer data sources, followed by transactional data and declared interests and preferences....

The company, best known for its Jira workflow tools, reported second quarter revenue of $688.5 million with a net loss of $77.5 million, or 31 cents a share. Wall Street was expecting Atlassian to report revenue of $642.47 million with non-IFRS earnings between 35 cents and 38 cents per share. Atlassian launches Forge, a new cloud app development platformAtlassian claims it’s a step closer to achieving ’nirvana’ with its dataAtlassian broadens Jira’s reach beyond tech teams with Jira Work Management...

Whether you prefer earbuds, headphones, or Bluetooth speakers, here are a few of the latest offerings available for 2020, which you can buy right now to help you through your social distancing activities. Disclosure: ZDNet may earn an affiliate commission from some of the products featured on this page. ZDNet and the author were not compensated for this independent review. Your buying guide Earbuds and earpods are purely a matter of choice....

“The blueprint sets out a vision for protecting and promoting critical technologies in our national interest. It aims to balance the economic opportunities of critical technologies with their national security risks. And it gives us the right framework to work domestically and with like-minded countries to support the further development of these technologies,” Morrison said. “Australia is already a global leader in several aspects of quantum technology. We have some world-class research capabilities and scientists, and strong foundations for a thriving quantum industry....

The DAT Bill, which is still awaiting passage, seeks to create a scheme of controlled access to public sector data. Under the legislation, data would only be shared for three purposes: Government services delivery, informing government policy and programs, and research and development. As part of making this new role official, Minister for Employment, Workforce, Skills and Family Business Stuart Robert announced that Gayle Milnes would become Australia’s first national data commissioner designate once the DAT Bill passes....

HealthLake is a HIPAA-eligible service that helps organizations leverage unstructured health information. It uses the Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR) industry standard to format data and enable organizations to move it from on-premise systems to a secure, cloud-based data lake. It then uses machine learning to analyze medical terminology and clinical data, and it provides standardized labels for data that makes it easier to search and analyze. With all that accomplished, AWS customers can then use analytics and machine learning to analyze the newly-structured data....

“Axis Bank is designing new products, crafting digital journeys, and personalising its services to address the financial needs of its customers better,” Axis Bank group executive Subrat Mohanty said. “We continue to anticipate future trends and make investments ahead of time within our technology stack. We believe AWS will enhance our agility and resilience to manage two key features that define our digital business – rapid scale and high velocity....

The malware has been discovered by cybersecurity researchers at McAfee who reported them to Google. The apps are no longer available on Google Play – but users who’ve already downloaded the apps will still be infected unless they uninstall them. The apps are designed to look like utilities including flashlights, QR code readers, camera enhancers, unit converters, task managers and more. The apps contained clicker malware - malware which secretly runs in the background and clicks on illicit advertising links to generate ad revenue....

Coming up is Best Buy, which has launched its 3-Day sale ending Sunday. One of our top picks in the sale is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus, a 16" FHD gaming laptop. Normally set with an RRP of around $1650, you can save $450 (27% off), bringing the cost down to just under $1200. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus offers users a 16" Full HD display, an Intel Core i7 processor, 16GB RAM, Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics, and 512GB SSD storage....

Also: Weird gadgets that are actually really useful | Best laptops for students | 9 gadgets every student needs Why buy a Chromebook? When it comes to school, you have to watch your pennies. Windows laptops, according to NPD, have an average price of $448. Apple? Please! Even if you buy a used Mac, you’re looking at over $500. You can get many excellent Chromebooks, like the Dell 11 Inspiron Chromebook for $170....

Home security in Seattle: What you need to know Seattle, Washington, crime statistics With a population of nearly 750 000 people, Seattle is the most populous city in the state of Washington. It’s important that Seattle residents understand the crime trends in their city. According to recent data: Why we chose it SimpliSafe offers flexible and customizable security systems, meaning customers can fit only the equipment and monitoring that best fits their needs....

Our listing of the best IT bootcamps offers options to suit different learning styles, budgets, time constraints, and career goals. Explore our guide and find out if an information technology bootcamp might work for you. 10 best information technology bootcamps in 2022: Our picks The below bootcamps aren’t ranked but listed alphabetically. Our list includes options for online and in-person learners, full- and part-time students, and those needing flexible schedules....

You can choose from DSL, cable, satellite, and fiber options for your service, depending on where you live and how you use the internet. We’ve selected the best options for each type of connection to help you choose from a range of service plans. Price: $40-$70, plus equipment and installation feesSpeed and Data: download speed 25 -1000Mbps – 1TB dataPlans/Packages: add TV for a total cost of $39.99 - $54....

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 33% growth in information security analyst positions 2020-30, making it one of the fastest-growing fields in the country. Graduating with a master’s degree can further boost your prospects. Here, we explore the top master’s degree in computer forensics in more detail, outlining what students can expect from it and highlighting some of the best programs available. Top 3 online schools for master’s in computer forensics: Quick facts The best online master’s in computer forensics degrees To create a list of the best online master’s in computer forensics, we leverage publicly available information and expert insight....

In terms of functionality, a typical POS system provides a way for businesses to accept payments made with credit cards, debit cards, and mobile devices. Best-in-class POS systems will include additional features, such as secure payment processing and integrated software that streamlines accounting and administrative tasks. To find the right POS system, you should consider which features you need for your business – whether that’s simple transaction processing, accounting and invoicing capabilities, or inventory management functionality....

The stakes for getting data right are rising as data engineers, and data scientists are building countless data pipelines to populate their models. We have long worried about AI and ML model drift, but could the same be possible with data sources that degrade or go stale? Or with data pipelines where operations gradually veer off course owing to operational issues such as unexpected latency that could disrupt and throw off the reliability of data filtering or transforms....