The pair announced the scheme implementation deed on Monday, under which Square has agreed to acquire all of the issued shares in Afterpay. The transaction has an implied value of approximately $29 billion – AU$39 billion – based on the closing price of Square common stock on 30 July 2021 and is expected to be paid in all stock. Based on Square’s closing price of $247.26 per share, this represents an implied transaction price of approximately AU$126....

On Thursday, the Detectify Labs team published a report based on the initial analysis of public SSL/TLS certificates, conducted from June 2021. The team says that there are “pitfalls” to the deployment of these certificates that “can lead to company data being exposed or compromised by malicious actors.” SSL/TLS certificates, issued by certificate authorities (CA), are used to authenticate and secure connections made through a browser. Encryption is used to protect communication streams during online sessions....

So, when looking for a note-taking application, I knew of ones such as Evernote, which happens to have an app for the Linux desktop. I’ve used Evernote and think it’s a fantastic tool. Evernote is everything I need in a note-taking app. But it is proprietary, and when I see an open-source option, such as Standard Notes, I’m all over it. Standard Notes is a note-taking app that places privacy front and center....

In a blog post, Proofpoint said TA575 – a “large cybercrime actor” – has sent emails pretending to be someone working on the show, urging people to download malicious attachments or fill out forms with sensitive information. The emails come with subject lines saying things like: “Squid Game is back, watch new season before anyone else,” “Invite for Customer to access the new season,” “Squid game new season commercials casting preview,” and “Squid game scheduled season commercials talent cast schedule....

The tech giant has showcased the high-end, 14-inch display ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 and ThinkPad X1 Yoga Gen 8, as well as the 13-inch display ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 3. The new ThinkPad X1 lineup includes 90% recycled magnesium in the palm rest and 55% recycled aluminum on its bottom cover, according to Lenovo. Additionally, retail packing is entirely made of bamboo and sugarcane fibre, while the brown box packaging is made from plastic-free packaging and is 90% recycled....

Also: TCL 20 Pro 5G first impressions: Stunning design, lovely display, capable quad-camera system The TCL 20SE is available in Nuit Black and Aurora Green for $189.99. It will work with GSM networks but is not supported on Verizon. We also have one of these in the house so please post any questions you have for any of these three new TCL 20 Series phones and we will provide answers in our reviews....

Why? As Meta explained in a blog post, “We bump into problems whenever a leap second is introduced. And because it’s such a rare event, it devastates the community every time it happens. With a growing demand for clock precision across all industries, the leap second is now causing more damage than good, resulting in disturbances and outages.” Therefore, Meta concludes, we should simply “stop the future introduction of leap seconds....

3G is shutting down and some of your most essential tech may soon – or, may have already – become unusable. What steered the evolution of how we use, interact, and communicate with technology 20 years ago will officially retire by the end of 2022 (which is in two weeks), with major US carriers having nearly finished with repurposing their 3G satellites. In their place: 5G, the next-generation network that promises considerably faster speeds than 4G LTE and a more unified system for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT) expansion....

Various manufacturers, including many from China and Korea, have compelling products that are becoming more popular as we reach smartphone saturation. We also now see Samsung, Google, and Apple offering more affordable options with all three bringing in models that support 5G cellular connectivity. In particular, Google is committed to bringing its advanced camera software technology to mid-range phones. Camera performance was a major differentiator between flagships and mid-range phones over the past couple of years, but even today’s affordable phones can help you capture decent photos to share with family and friends or selfies for social media....

If you want to check in on your dog or cat while you’re out, a pet camera is a great option to ensure your furry friend doesn’t cause any trouble, and some models can even feed them their favorite treats or let you talk to them. We’ve rounded up the best pet cameras with these features and more to keep tabs on your pups and felines. Must read: The best vlogging camerasThe best camerasThe best DSLR cameraThe best webcamsThe best cameras for beginnersThe best camera phonesThe best security camerasThe best camera accessories...

RVs, or recreational vehicles, are more than just a means to a destination; in some cases, they are the destination or the highlight of your next adventure. Whether you’re looking for alternative housing or a way to explore the outdoors with some homey comforts like A/C and a decently sized bed, the RVs on this list are top of the line. There are three classifications of motorized RVs: Towable RVs are a different type entirely and consist of folding trailers, travel trailers, and fifth-wheel trailers....

However, with the market constantly changing, it can be tough to stay on top of the latest and best AirTag accessories. I can help with the best AirTag accessories you can buy for your AirTag. Also: 7 ways AirTags can simplify your life (beyond tracking keys) For other Apple products, check out the top picks for the best Apple Watch, the best iPhone, and the best iPad! The best AirTag accessory overall is the Belkin Secure Holder....

ZDNET experts have compiled the best picks for bands, and we’ve tested a few. ZDNET contributor Adrian Kingsley-Hughes, who has gone hands-on with the Ultra, was less than impressed with the default orange band that comes with it. Even with a good wash, the international orange band that Apple includes accumulates grime. Third-party options can be lacking though. Kingsley-Hughes wrote, “There are a lot of third-party straps out there – and an awful lot of clones of Apple’s own bands – and most of them are, to put it kindly, pretty awful....

When shopping for a new pressure washer, you should pay attention to the PSI rating and the gallons-per-minute flow rate. Pressure and flow rate work together to provide enough power and water to properly clean a surface. Models with lower PSI and GPM ratings are considered light-duty, while those with higher ratings are labeled medium- or heavy-duty. With so many models to choose from, it can be difficult to narrow down your options....

There are many reasons why wired headphones are a better pick over wireless headphones. First of all, they tend to be cheaper and often last longer with greater durability. They also do not need to be charged, requiring less fuss than the average set of wireless headphones. We scoured the market to find the very best wired headphones you can buy for your personal or professional use. This is what we found....

In March 2021, Apple issued a support document that downplayed the risk the magnets in the iPhone 12 could have on such medical device: “Though all iPhone 12 models contain more magnets than prior iPhone models, they’re not expected to pose a greater risk of magnetic interference to medical devices than prior iPhone models,” the document used to read. (You can still read a cached copy here). The document recommended keeping the “iPhone and MagSafe accessories a safe distance away from your device (more than 6 inches / 15 cm apart or more than 12 inches / 30 cm apart if wirelessly charging)....

Washington Post reporter Will Oremus published the email sent to Twitter staff on Thursday after many reports that Twitter’s new owner Elon Musk planned to cull 50% of its roughly 7,000 worldwide headcount. The email states: “If your employment is not impacted, you will receive a notification via your Twitter email. If your employment is impacted, you will receive a notification with next steps via your personal email.” It also told employees that it will temporarily close its offices and suspend badge access in order to ensure the safety of employees as well as Twitter systems and customer data....

While there are plenty of cloud classes out there, the Linux Foundation claims it’s the “first-ever bootcamp program, designed to take individuals from newbie to certified cloud engineer in six months.” Besides the classes, students will also have access to an online forum with other students and instructors. There will also be live virtual office hours with course instructors five days per week. If you enroll, you can expect to spend 15 hours to 20 hours per week on the materials to complete the Bootcamp in about six months....

I first met John Kao when we both spoke at a higher education technology summit. We then collaborated to advise a blockchain startup CEO on the importance of data ownership and privacy. Kao was also a brilliant guest on my weekly video podcast DisrupTV, which I co-host with Ray Wang, CEO and founder of Constellation Research. Kao is also an incredible innovation expert and storyteller, often working on projects to improve the state of society and education....

I end up scrolling around the internet seeking, well, more internet. And some tiny thing strikes me and manipulates my mind. In this case, it was two tiny words: Seek Reinvention. Was this the internet trying to tell me something? Had some algorithm accessed my inner twistings and thought it could make money out of them by probing my lack of self-worth? I took the bait – this was YouTube, after all....