Month: August 2023

Insurance Costs Rise, Coverage Shrinks, But Policies Remain Essential

The number of companies that have used their cyber insurance policies multiple times rises, but policy coverage grows more expensive and less comprehensive….


Eve Play adds AirPlay 2 to your existing sound system

Your Hi-Fi components could soon stream from your iPhone or iPad through AirPlay 2….


Google Removes ‘Pirate’ URLs From Users’ Privately Saved Links

To date, Google has processed more than seven billion copyright takedown requests for its search engine. The majority of the reported links are purged from Google’s search index, as required by the DMCA. Recently, however, Google appears to gone a step……


The iPhone 15’s USB-C upgrade may have serious implications for the charging accessory future

What Apple decides to do with the upcoming iPhone’s USB-C port will likely forge a new standard of cables and accessories….


JBL just expanded its mid-range Live headphones lineup. Here’s what’s new

The JBL Live 670NC and Live 770NC offer the same upgraded features but different fit….


DOJ proposes new firearm regulations for sellers

The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced a proposed rule for defining gun sales. The rule would close background check loopholes during sales.


US Copyright Office Wants To Hear What People Think About AI and Copyright

The US Copyright Office is opening a public comment period around AI and copyright issues beginning August 30th as the agency figures out how to approach the subject. From a report: As announced [PDF] in the Federal Register, the agency wants to answer……


Hoverboard Turned Into Bonkers Omniwheeled Bike

Segways stunned the world when they first hit the market in 2001. Hoverboards then terrified the world with nasty accidents and surprise fires. [James Bruton] loves hoverboards regardless, and set …read more


The Pentagon has the worst IT helpdesk in the US govt

DoD is dead last for tech support, equipment, communication, and function, say staff
When it comes to US government employee satisfaction with IT services, one agency finds itself continually at the bottom of the heap: The rather crucial Department of ……


One in four workers fears being considered ‘lazy’ if they use AI tools

Fear of being judged appears to be a major obstacle preventing workers from using AI….