Presidents’ Day will take place on Monday, February 20. Also known as Washington’s Birthday and observed by most states, the federal holiday is also utilized to promote sales events by US retailers. Arlo, for example, has launched a Presidents’ Day sale with massive discounts on offer for security cameras and bundles. Arlo’s “salute to big savings” promotion includes a heavy discount on the Arlo wireless doorbell & Essential camera bundle....

Last year, Intel, in conjunction with Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Georgia Institute of Technology, announced the creation of an automated engine designed to learn what a piece of software intends to do by studying the structure of the code and analyzing syntactic differences of other code with similar behavior. The goal of the effort “is to democratize the creation of software,” said Justin Gottschlich, principal scientist at Intel. “When fully realized, machine programming will enable everyone to create software by expressing their intention in whatever fashion that’s best for them, whether that’s code, natural language or something else....

But due to Austrac’s remit only being financing activity within Australia’s banking system, the agency’s CEO said its scope for catching financing of terrorism activities could often be limited. “That’s why we rely so heavily on the banks if it’s going to the banking system, but of course, much of this doesn’t go through the banking system so that’s why we’re [trying to] enhance our capability,” Austrac CEO Nicole Rose said at Senate Estimates....

The investigation would focus on whether the Optus companies took “reasonable steps” to safeguard the personal data they held from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure, said the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) in a statement Tuesday. It also would determine if the Singtel-owned entities had collected and retained only information necessary to facilitate their business. In addition, the investigation would assess whether the companies took reasonable steps to implement practices and systems to ensure compliance with the Australian Privacy Principles....

The new register comes in response to an uptick of election conspiracy theories circulating online in recent months due to it being a federal election year. According to the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC), the disinformation register is a regularly updated database containing examples of disinformation and misinformation that has circulated online from late 2021 onwards. The AEC explained that each piece of disinformation discovered by the commission would be presented in the register with information about which platform it was spread on, the timing, the factual information regarding the matter, and the actions taken by the commission to correct the record....

While Australia’s tech industry has welcomed the increased cybersecurity spending, it’s unclear whether those jobs can be filled due to Australia’s digital skills shortage, RMIT University cybersecurity professor Matt Warren told ZDNet. Due to the ASD being a government agency, only Australian citizens can be hired for these new jobs, which means the federal government and Australian organisations need to develop talent with sovereignty in mind to fill these roles....

First up, the company showed off its new AWS Skill Builder courses. This novel digital learning tool will be available to users in 200 countries and will provide more than 500 free, on-demand courses to start, with 60 more scheduled to be added this year. Content is available in 16 languages, with support for automatically generated recommendations from AWS on progression paths based around individualized job roles and technology areas....

The company abruptly rolled back the default block on internet macros earlier this month, surprising some because it was an effective obstacle to attackers tricking PC users into enabling macros in Office. Macros are already disabled by default but it was too easy for users to click to enable them, exposing networks to malware. A week later Microsoft confirmed that the rollback was only temporary as it made some changes to enhance usability....

Elk is a partner and the global leader of Operating Model practice at Bain & Company, as well as a core member of the Retail practice. With more than 20 years of consulting experience, Elk is passionate about transforming large companies, especially those experiencing technology or business model disruption. Elk has deep transformation experience at the intersection of organization, Agile, performance improvement, leadership, and change management. Throughout her career, Elk has advised business leaders across a wide range of industries, including retail, technology, healthcare, consumer products, automotive and aerospace and defense....

If you’ve had your fair share of tech training, or are close to finishing it, then it’s time to brush up on the interviewing skills that will give you an edge when applying for the best jobs. Fortunately, The 2022 Tech & IT Interviewing Skills Training Bundle is currently available for only $19.99 (reg. $1000). As far as courses go, you can start with crowd favorite Interviewing Skills: Ace the Job Search in 2022, which students have rated an impressive 4....

Most of the time, taking a photo is just a case of firing up the app and pressing the shutter button. But there hidden in the app are some really awesome features that you might have missed. So, fire up your iPhone’s Camera app, and let me show you. Must read: iOS 14 pro tip: One setting change for better photos See that little triangle pointing up at the top?...

According to the complaint, WeChat’s “youth mode” allegedly breached China’s laws focused on protecting minors. In the complaint, the prosecutors did not specify how those laws were breached. WeChat’s “youth mode”, when turned on, limits access to certain games and functions, such as payments and finding nearby friends. In addition to making these allegations, the complaint stated other Chinese regulatory agencies could file related lawsuits within 30 days due to findings made by the prosecutors....

In a crowded headphone market, there are lots to choose from. But before you go and spend your hard-earned money on just any pair, make sure that the over-ear cans suit your lifestyle and needs. Also: The best headphone deals To help make that process easier, I’ve rounded up what our team and other headphone enthusiasts consider to be the best in class for you and your listening preferences. Also:...

The practical degrees offered in Maryland from Baltimore to Stevenson may even get you a job in the state’s top industries, which include biosciences, renewable energy, and information technology. Explore our rankings of the best online colleges in Maryland and see how they can serve you. Top 5 online schools in Maryland: Quick facts The 10 best online colleges in Maryland Before browsing our rankings of the best online colleges in Maryland, please take a moment to familiarize yourself with ZDNet’s ranking methodology....

From Samsung cases to screen protectors, we’ve scoured the market to find the top accessories that’ll keep your Samsung Galaxy 22 smartphone looking brand new. These options are not only affordable – in some cases, they can even enhance your phone’s functionality. Also: The 6 best Samsung phones of 2022 Samsung’s leather cover case is our best overall pick because it offers a tight-fit leather variant that looks (and smells) authentic....

Today, business is about big data, and many of these businesses are on the hunt for people who know how to turn ingress data into insights, be they for scientists seeking answers, business types who need to choose when to take risks or e-commerce businesses. Relational databases make the wheels of business go around, and someone needs to be there to design and manage them. That’s where SQL skills come into play and can make you an extremely valuable member of the IT department or a business unit....

This year, his entry opens with a reflection on conversations about science fiction novels he once had with his friend and Microsoft co-founder, Paul Allen, who died in 2018. “When I was a kid, I was obsessed with science fiction. Paul Allen and I would spend countless hours discussing Isaac Asimov’s original Foundation trilogy,” recalls Gates. See also: What is digital transformation? Everything you need to know about how technology is reshaping business....

Whether you’re picking it up for yourself or gifting it to a family member this holiday season, the Apple TV HD is a great option for your smart home. Not only does it stream content in 1080p HD video, but you’ll also get Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 surround sound software to enhance the audio quality. In addition to the picture and audio, it features the A8 chip under the small but mighty hood....

However, it is not just the real-world issues faced, in the now, that businesses have to tackle: the legal ramifications of a security incident have become more important than ever to consider. Speaking to attendees at Black Hat USA in Las Vegas, Nick Merker, partner at Indianapolis-based legal firm Ice Miller LLP said that before becoming a lawyer, he worked as an information security professional – and this experience allowed him to transition into the legal field through a cybersecurity lens....

The recently-renamed firm originally announced plans to purchase the payment processing company for AU$39 billion back in August of last year. Also: Citrix to be acquired for $16.5 billion Jack Dorsey, Block co-founder and CEO, said the addition of the new assets will help his company to “deliver even better products and services for sellers and consumers while staying true to [its] shared purpose of making the financial system more fair and accessible to everyone....