10 ways small businesses benefit from libraries BY MR. DIGITAL FINGERSLibraries are a repository of business information for the new entrepreneur.In today’s complex business landscape, small businesses strive to find the right tools for success. Among numerous options, libraries often remain overlooked despite being an unexpected powerhouse of support. They offer more than just books and quiet spaces; libraries are a treasure trove of untapped potential for small businesses. They serve as unsung...

AI will make scam emails look genuine, UK cybersecurity agency warns Credit: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/jan/24/ai-scam-emails-uk-cybersecurity-agency-phishingNCSC says generative AI tools will soon allow amateur cybercriminals to launch sophisticated phishing attacksArtificial intelligence will make it difficult to spot whether emails are genuine or sent by scammers and malicious actors, including messages that ask computer users to reset their passwords, the UK’s cybersecurity agency has warned.The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) said people would struggle to...

Galaxy S24 and Pixel 8 to make searching more interactive via Circle to Search By Cesar Cadenas published January 18, 2024Circling on-screen objects will now bring up Google SearchAt Unpacked 2024, Samsung revealed it’s entering a partnership with Google as the two plan to introduce AI-powered features that'll change the way people look up information on the internet. It’s called Circle to Search and what it does is allow people to circle, highlight, scribble on, or tap on-screen subjects...

3 Mistakes Experts Often See in Zero-Trust Initiatives by Tara E. BuckAs businesses scramble to adopt cybersecurity models without perimeters, IT and security teams should first learn from others’ mistakes.Industries undergoing digital transformation rely increasingly on massive amounts of data to propel every facet of business. As that seismic shift collides with today’s rapidly evolving threat landscape, zero trust’s always-on approach to cybersecurity has become a requirement — not just a nice-to-have...

How Shopping Cart Technology is Revolutionizing E-commerce and Brick-and-Mortar Stores ByHillaryAre you tired of long checkout lines and tedious shopping experiences? Well, get ready for a retail revolution! Shopping cart technology is taking the world by storm, transforming both e-commerce and brick-and-mortar stores as we know them. From seamless online transactions to interactive in-store experiences, this innovative tech is reshaping the way we shop. Join us as we dive into...

The Best Smart Lamps for All Situations By Johnny BraysonBring some intelligence to your lighting with smart lamps from Philips, Dyson and more.While they had a good run, manually-operated light switches and single-color light bulbs are now a thing of the past. OK, maybe not technically, but they should be. With the many conveniences offered by smart lights — limitless colors, voice- and app-operated controls, intuitive features — there’s no reason why you...

An EU Prime! EU adopts first Cybersecurity Certification Scheme Published on January 31, 2024https://www.enisa.europa.eu/news/an-eu-prime-eu-adopts-first-cybersecurity-certification-schemeThe European Cybersecurity Scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC) drafted by the European Union Agency for Cybersecurity (ENISA) has been adopted as the first scheme within the EU cybersecurity certification framework.The European Commission adopted the implementing regulation concerning the EU cybersecurity certification scheme on Common Criteria (EUCC). The outcome is fully in line with the candidate cybersecurity certification...

The Best of CES 2024 https://www.wired.com/gallery/best-of-ces-2024/These are the products, prototypes, and ideas that most distinctly signaled the future at this year’s consumer tech showcase. OUR TEAM OF consumer tech reporters has been in Las Vegas since the weekend, tracking all of the new products being announced at CES. Of all the gadgets, apps, and concepts on display, we have found this collection of products to be exemplary. These things are fun, they...

Samsung’s new smart home features include household maps with ‘AI characters’ Kyle Wiggers@kyle_l_wiggers / 1:21 AM GMT+2•January 9, 2024Samsung wants to make the smart home smarter — if your home’s a Samsung home, that is.During its CES 2024 keynote in Las Vegas tonight, the company announced a range of additions to — and capabilities for — its SmartThings home automation platform. A new dashboard screen, Now Plus, is headed to select Samsung...

The Gmail.com DMARC Policy Update You May Not Know About Back in October 2023, Google and Yahoo jointly announced new email sender requirements for inbound mail to their domains that they would be putting in place early in 2024, requirements that, for now, are focused on bulk senders. This announcement and its subsequent updates have rightly gotten the full attention of the email industry. However, there was one other item buried in Google’s announcement that we don’t think people...