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Apple's disappearing Rapid Security Response update (u)
If some services don’t seem to be working well this morning on your Apple device, it could be a recent Rapid Security Response Update that's to blame — but you're still better off.
NYC law governing AI-based hiring tools goes live
The new law, aimed at organizations using automated hiring tools, will require regular audits of those tools to prove they don't have baked-in biases against gender or race.
Businesses to boost Windows 11 adoption in ‘24, but Windows 10 still dominates
Economic uncertainty has slowed enterprise adoption of Windows 11, but analysts expect most companies to make the transition next year – if economic fears don’t get in the way.
How banks and businesses can prep for the FedNow instant-payment system
FedNow will be the first of its kind central bank instant payment system in the US and could revolutionize how businesses and consumers pay and receive money. But not everyone is prepared for it.
The EU Data Act is a lot bigger than iCloud
The EU is taking a stand against vendor lock-in for data services, including IoT, connected device, and cloud services.
AI will kill these jobs (but create new ones, too)
While experts agree AI will automate many manual, low-level tasks, it will also free up workers to take on more important jobs, such as project management and AI training and auditing.
Google Pixel Fold: 7 unfiltered thoughts after 8 days with the device
Is the Google Pixel Fold the phone for you? This week-long journal from a Pixel fanatic and folding phone skeptic may help you decide.
Wi-Fi 7 is coming — here's what to know
Have you invested in a Wi-Fi 6E-compatible router yet? Perhaps you never will, since the next-generation Wi-Fi 7 standard could appear in iPhones beginning in 2024.
Apple is very serious about Industry 4.0
Apple knows its products are already used across the manufacturing industry; this week it held a special event dedicated to Industry 4.0 at the heart of its APAC manufacturing chain in Korea.
IT firms expect to increase hiring next quarter, ManpowerGroup says
Global staffing firm ManpowerGroup surveyed nearly 6,000 US employers and found that far from laying off employees, companies are still on the hunt for tech talent.
Japan to force Apple to permit app sideloading next year
Japan has joined the EU with regulations that will force Apple to open up to sideloading apps on its iOS platforms.
Employees want remote-work tools, not in-office mandates, Atlassian says
As back-to-office orders stir discontent, half of those employees who work outside of the office say they do not have remote-work tools, Atlassian study shows.
HomeKit is going to be everywhere as ABB buys Eve Systems
We are about to see a huge increase in consumer exposure to smart home technologies, which should increase recognition and adoption of these systems.
What will Apple’s vision for Apple Vision be in 2025?
If the Mac was a bicycle for the mind, Vision could turn out to be the invention of flight.
WWDC: 18+ ways Apple plans to make you more secure
Apple is focused on providing industry-leading privacy features and the best data security in the world. What did it announce at WWDC 2023?
WWDC: What’s new for enterprise admins and device management?
Apple Silicon, new Macs, and the new Vision Pro are the hardware stars at WWDC 2023, but IT pros need to know what Apple has to help them manage devices better.
Governments worldwide grapple with regulation to rein in AI dangers
As generative AI revolutionizes tech, governments around the world are trying to come up with regulations that encourage its benefits while minimizing risks such as bias and disinformation.
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