You wouldn't let a stranger sit inside your company, looking all suspicious and stuff, right? So why would you allow a shady device on your company network? You obviously shouldn't, but according to Forescout's latest report, almost half of 5.7 million businesses in the UK are doing just that, having unknown connected devices on their networks.The report also says that it is witnessing a two per cent jump, or 110,000 more companies with unknown devices on their networks, compared to April last year.A vast majority of CIOs and IT decision makers agree that a lack of visibility and control of the devices on their network poses a real risk to their security infrastructure. At the same time, 1.6 per cent of UK businesses admit they're not using any type of cybersecurity solution to protect themselves, their business or the data that they possess.The icing on the cake comes as the number of Internet of Things (IoT) devices and operational technology (OT) devices connecting to corporate … [Read more...] about IoT attacks still posing a major threat to UK businesses
Galaxy Fold will amaze you. Here’s why you won’t buy one
Foldable smartphones like Samsung's Galaxy Fold point to a bright future for the mobile world. But that doesn't mean you should hop on the bandwagon now. Samsung finally offered a longer, closer look at the Galaxy Fold, a smartphone that unfolds like a book to reveal a second, larger display. It's the stuff of sci-fi magic, and it opens the door to a whole new world of different designs and devices. Now playing: Watch this: Samsung flaunts Galaxy Fold at Unpacked 4:04 The Galaxy Fold may be impressive, but there might not be a more perfect illustration of the hazards of being an early adopter. Credit goes to Samsung for getting a foldable phone to market before rivals, but it's clear from our short first look at the device that a lot more polish and development needs to happen before this is ready for the average consumer. After all, the gadget was actually show on stage for a few minutes and wasn't available for demos despite Unpacked being the phone's launch event. "The … [Read more...] about Galaxy Fold will amaze you. Here’s why you won’t buy one
Bosch dishwashers turn up the heat for CrystalDry dishes
What's drier than being dry? CrystalDry.Bosch is showing off two new dishwasher technologies at the International Builders Show in Vegas this week. Both are focused on drying your dishes more effectively.New high-end models will be getting a feature called CrystalDry starting this fall, which heats the moisture in the dishwasher after a run to 176 degrees Fahrenheit. Supposedly, the hot air is then circulated gently to heat away the water remaining on the dishes.Midrange Bosch dishwashers will debut with a feature called AutoAir around this same time. AutoAir cracks the door of your dishwasher when the cycle completes, and protects your counter with a Steam Guard. Certain Samsung dishwashers take a similar approach, allowing steam to escape while letting fresh air circulate into the machine.Frigidaire recently rolled out new drying tech as well, called MaxBoost Dry, which mixes hot and cold air to whisk away moisture. Drying performance seems to be getting more attention from … [Read more...] about Bosch dishwashers turn up the heat for CrystalDry dishes
Today in Apple history: Apple and Cisco settle over ‘iPhone’ name
February 21, 2007: Apple comes to an agreement with Cisco over the iPhone trademark, which Cisco legally owns but Apple wants to use. Under the agreement, both companies get to use the iPhone trademark on products throughout the world. The two businesses also dismiss outstanding lawsuits against one another, and agree to “explore opportunities for interoperability in the areas of security, and consumer and enterprise communications.” It’s a classic bit of Steve Jobs steamrolling the opposition.launch of the iMac G3 in 1998. The “i” in that case stood for “internet.” However, Apple left things sufficiently vague that it could use the prefix for later non-connected products like the first-gen iPod. National Semiconductor’s Project Mercury intriguing article by the Internet History Podcast, the InfoGear iPhone grew out of a skunkworks project at National Semiconductor called “Project Mercury.” It eventually became a product … [Read more...] about Today in Apple history: Apple and Cisco settle over ‘iPhone’ name
Best Solid State Drive (SSD) for Windows PCs in 2019
The Samsung 970 EVO Plus is truly pushing the boundaries of performance right now for consumer SSDs and it's impossible not to recommend. Our pick Insane performance at an affordable price Samsung has long been at the forefront of the SSD market and its latest is certainly the greatest, with an incredible performance backed up with a great warranty and reliability. Who should buy this SSD? If you're building a new PC — in particular, a higher-end machine for gaming or professional use — your motherboard will likely have the PCIe 3.0 and M.2 connectivity required to use this SSD. It's a perfect drive to boot Windows and most used apps and games from for demanding users. Is it a good time to buy this SSD? Definitely. The 970 EVO Plus is Samsung's newest release and hasn't been on sale very long. The only reason to hold off would be if you're interested in the 2TB model which isn't due to be available until April. Reasons to buy Insane write speeds and general performance … [Read more...] about Best Solid State Drive (SSD) for Windows PCs in 2019