Then I went through an only-buy-new phase. I needed super high-performance gear that would obsolete (at least for my needs) roughly every 18 months. Used gear was already too old and slow for my needs, so I had to buy new. Recently, I’ve been using a mix of these strategies. This year I bought all new Mac gear, upgrading my company’s small fleet of computers. But I also bought a refurbished Apple Watch and, courtesy of equipment reseller Back Market, I’m rocking a refurbed iPhone 12 Pro Max, which I’m quite happy with....

The deal is expected to be completed at the end of month when AU$1.2 million will be handed over, and AU$300,000 will be held for “any potential claims and adjustments”. “Predominantly built in its own ducts and with low utilisation, the acquisition represents significant value for Swoop, compared to us beginning an organic build,” Swoop CEO Alex West said. “Having previously been responsible for fibre operations at Vocus, we know both the technical and business aspects of dark fibre incredibly well....

Using Arenberg’s soon-to-be-launched helmet, which features live video streaming capabilities, as the hardware, Telstra was able to develop a slew of safety applications. These include a road safety alert system to warn cyclists about potential road blockages, collision detection system, car door alert system, and a fixed camera alert system that acts as an “enhanced sensing capability” to detect road hazards. The prototype also allows cyclists to share their ride with other users by streaming it in real time as well as enable remote coaching....

If you think you’re getting something for free, there’s always a catch. This also applies to VPN services. But instead of paying for a few extra drinks, free VPN services could end up putting your personal privacy at risk. At the very least, free VPNs often have such strong limitations that even when they are offered by a reputable company, they aren’t very useful. If you’re looking for a more reliable option, consider our handpicked list of the best VPNs instead....

Clearly, email is still a force for communication. Suppose, if you want to go beyond the free email offerings, present a professional email address, and have some level of control over your corporate email communications. In that case, you’ll want to sign up with an email hosting provider. In this article, we present you with a number of excellent email hosting providers who specialize in email and office productivity. Then, we’ll introduce you to some web hosts that also offer solid email hosting packages, in case you want to contract for web hosting and email from the same vendor....

There are still steep discounts on small kitchen appliances – from convection ovens to coffee makers to food processors. We will be updating this list frequently with the best small kitchen appliance deals, but here are a few standout savings that are still available to check out now. Fitness Computers Gaming Home and office Technology

To help you find the best TV, not to mention the best deals on top TVs, ZDNET experts combed the web and selected top picks. We’ve rounded up the best TVs overall, and we’re also constantly updating our coverage of the best TV deals to save you time and money. Also: Which LG TV is right for you and how do the top OLED models compare? Brands like LG and Sony are known for producing high-end OLED models, which offer excellent cinema-grade picture quality....

But there’s another problem. Apple’s continuing obsession with creating a feature gap between the iPhone and the iPhone Pro line could very well turn the iPhone 14 into a second-rate choice for those wanting to make the switch from Android. Also: Don’t waste your money on these Apple products: August 2022 edition Take the upcoming iPhone 14. We already know a lot about what will differentiate the “budget” iPhone 14 and 14 Max from the more energetically priced iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max....

This is an unusually great deal, so I’ll tell you upfront: run, don’t walk to this deal if you’re thinking about adding it to your home or gifting it to a family member. It’s most likely a flash deal (or an error), since the deal only applies to the black-colored display. Add the Meta Portal to your cart and checkout ASAP to make sure that you get this deal. With the Meta Portal, you can video call your friends and family on Zoom, Whatsapp, Messenger, and other video chat services....

Let’s take a look at what’s been added to Android 12 on the Pixel devices. Pocket operator This new feature is only available to the Pixel 5 and 6 phones and makes it possible to shoot a video with your phone and then turn the sounds from that video into music, add filters and layers to the video to give it a fresh and exciting look. This new app isn’t installed with the feature drop but is available from within the Play Store to install on Pixel 5 and 6 devices....

Also: How does ChatGPT work? Cars have become increasingly high-tech in recent years; Bluetooth connectivity, semi-autonomous driving, automatic braking, lane departure warning, collision warning, and 360-degree reverse cameras are now common features for modern vehicles. And most of those technologies use artificial intelligence to automate the parts of driving that take the driver’s attention away from the road. But there are still a few aspects of driving that remain as they were 30 years ago, such as combing through an owner’s manual or pushing a garage door opener....

Detailed by researchers at HP Wolf Security, the campaigns use malicious Microsoft Excel add-in (XLL) files to infect systems and there was an almost six-fold (588%) increase in attacks using this technique during the final quarter of 2021 compared to the previous three months. XLL add-in files are popular because they enable users to deploy a wide variety of extra tools and functions in Microsoft Excel. But like macros, they’re a tool that can be exploited by cyber criminals....

Cybersecurity researchers at Secureworks have detailed a string of cyberattacks involving ransomware and data theft that took place in early 2022 to an Iranian hacking group they refer to as Cobalt Mirage – also known as APT35, Charming Kitten, Phosphorus and TA453 by other research groups. Among the attacks is an incident targeting a US local government network in March 2022, which Secureworks researchers have attributed to Cobalt Mirage due to hallmarks of previously uncovered attacks by the group....

Biden signed the order on Friday as part of a plan to boost competition across numerous sectors, from healthcare to the auto industry, online platforms and consumer devices. But the order also aims for better regulatory support for independent tech repair shops. Dozens of states have proposed right to repair bills for things like consumer devices, cars, farm equipment and medical equipment. EU lawmakers proposed a right to repair law for cell phones and other devices last year....

The group is using invoices in Excel HTML or web documents to distribute forms that capture credentials for later hacking efforts. The technique is notable because it bypasses traditional email filter systems. “The HTML attachment is divided into several segments, including the JavaScript files used to steal passwords, which are then encoded using various mechanisms. These attackers moved from using plaintext HTML code to employing multiple encoding techniques, including old and unusual encryption methods like Morse code, to hide these attack segments,” Microsoft Security Intelligence says....

The 55-inch model gives you a 4K Ultra HD resolution for watching your favorite shows and movies from the comfort of your living room. Alongside the 4K Ultra HD picture, the TV comes with Quantum Dot Wide Color Gamut that brings over a billion shades to life on screen. In addition to the color gamut, the TV goes up to 600 nits of brightness, and this brightness spans across 60 local dimming zones, giving you great lighting in any condition....

Have you become part of the remote workforce, or are training for skills that will allow you to? Then you will want a powerful ultralight computer that’s easy to take with you everywhere. And now you can get a 2-in-1 convertible device that you can also enjoy using as a laptop because a refurbished Silver Microsoft Surface Pro 5 (Model 1796) from 2017 is currently on sale for $444.99. Weighing in at only 1....

Take, for example, charging gadgets. Also: My 5 must-have devices for work travel now Traveling to a different country has long meant carting with me piles of varying chargers – for everything from laptops and smartphones to drones and cameras – and a handful of outlet adapters. There were times when I had more chargers than anything else, and they add quite a load to a bag or suitcase. Also: The best smart plugs right now The Polarries E-Cube 100 changes that....

This system is used by executives and employees alike at Fortune 500 companies like Uber, and for good reason. Neuroscientists have known for years that the meditation techniques of ancient cultures can have a real impact on the mental well-being of modern practitioners. FitMind takes those techniques and puts a workable structure around it, not unlike an exercise plan designed by a personal trainer. It’s geared to not only give you the bliss that comes in the aftermath of meditation but to keep that focus throughout the day....

TSMC CEO CC Wei had already announced the new fab was in development last month, but it was yet to receive board approval until Tuesday. Rather than focus on building cutting edge chips, the new fab will primarily build chips with 22 and 28nm processes to help ease the current global chip shortage. The new fab will be operated under a new joint venture between TSMC and Sony, called Japan Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing (JASM), with mass production scheduled to begin by the end of 2024....