Day: January 6, 2021

SolarWinds fallout: DOJ says hackers accessed its Microsoft O365 email server

The US Department of Justice is one of the rare SolarWinds victims where hackers escalated the hack to a second phase and moved to access internal email inboxes, the agency said today. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Intel launches RealSense ID camera system for on-device facial recognition

The system is designed to perform facial authentication on consumer-facing devices such as point-of-sale systems, ATMs and kiosks. …read more Source:: ZDNet


Jeep is eyeing Toledo, Ohio for a new factory customization facility, report says – Roadshow

This new facility would be housed in a pair of disused factories, both of which are currently owned by the city. …read more Source:: CNet


U-U-turn: New York Stock Exchange backtracks on previous backtrack, will de-list China’s biggest telcos after all

Treasury Department clarifies advice with a brief FAQ The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has said it will de-list China’s three largest telecommunications companies – China Mobile, China Unicom, and China Telecom – after all, having received updated guidance from US regulators.… …read more Source:: TheRegister


Rally launches community activity rewards for crypto creators

Rally allows crypto-interested creators, influencers, celebrities, and brands to launch their own currency and engage directly with their fans with their own virtual economy. …read more Source:: ZDNet


I did yoga every day for a year – CNET

I didn’t know it when I started, but a daily yoga practice would help me get through 2020. …read more Source:: CNet


Elon Musk Close To Surpassing Jeff Bezos as World’s Richest Person

Elon Musk, the outspoken entrepreneur behind Tesla and SpaceX, kicked off the new year by homing in on a characteristically audacious title: the richest person on the planet. From a report: A 4.9% rally in the electric carmaker’s share price Wednesday boosted Musk to within $3 billion of Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos, who currently occupies…


Apple says App Store saw record-breaking holiday spending – CNET

More than $500 million was spent on New Year’s Day alone. …read more Source:: CNet


Are security and connectivity on your 2021 to do list, yes? Here’s what to do first

With Fortinet, we’ll help you weigh up your SASE options Webcast If you looked back at your list of 2020 New Year’s resolutions, would any of them make still sense for 2021?… …read more Source:: Register


Facebook Smart Glasses Coming ‘Sooner Than Later’ Without AR

Facebook’s planned smart glasses will arrive “sooner than later” in 2021, but won’t feature the kind of digital overlay technology that is associated with augmented reality, according to hardware chief Andrew Bosworth. From a report: The glasses, which are being built in partnership with Ray-Ban and parent Luxottica Group SpA, will connect to a device…