Indeed. Information technology gets more complex every day, and there is no shortage of demand for monitoring and automation capabilities the build and manage systems. Cloud-native platforms are seen as remedies for not only improved maintenance, monitoring, and automation, but also for modernizing infrastructure, and achieving faster time to market. At the same time, skills and security of cloud-native systems remain overriding concerns. These points were confirmed in a survey of more than 1,300 global respondents from Canonical, the publisher of Ubuntu....

In February, Snowflake forged a partnership with BlackRock’s Aladdin unit to launch the Aladdin Data Cloud. That partnership paved the way for a broader Financial Services Data Cloud launch. The general idea is that financial services firms can combine their data with third party data on Snowflake’s platform to test and adjust models, market to clients and manage risk. At a high level, Snowflake’s Financial Services Data Cloud combines the company’s governance tools, industry-specific datasets and clients’ first party data....

The move is the latest illustration of how Meta is moving its attention from its social media platforms – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – to its future as a “metaverse” company. Facebook acquired the VR headset maker Oculus back in 2014. In 2020, the company began requiring Oculus device users to have a Facebook account in order to log into their VR profile. That didn’t sit well with some Oculus users, including some concerned with issues such as privacy and Facebook’s handling of user data....

So, I’ve often been told, does information. That’s why the internet was created. Somehow, America’s most beloved airline – it’s a relative concept – doesn’t seem to see things quite like this. Southwest Airlines is fed up that there are business entities out there that scrutinize its fares and schedules and try to find ways for people to get better deals on the airline. Yes, even better than Southwest’s (supposedly) cheapest possible deals....

Spigen offers these options ranging from $24.99 to $39.99 with different functions, textures, levels of protection, colors, and weight. I have a clear favorite out of the six due to a key feature discussed below. Spigen also offers a screen protector that is currently backordered and so we did not test the protector. Also: Best Android phone 2021: Top expert picks Tough Armor The Spigen Tough Armor case is the most expensive option at $39....

The data breach was discovered during a “proactive online surveillance” on July 6 by its cybersecurity team, StarHub said in a statement late-Friday unveiling the breach. On its website informing customers of the incident, the telco said it needed “time” to investigate the incident and assess the impact before confirming the breach publicly. The relevant authorities, however, were informed of the breach. According to its statement to local media, StarHub said an illegally uploaded file containing the leaked data was found on a third-party data dump website....

These switches are at the heart of what makes these boards unique: a two-point actuation system. While typists prefer a deeper actuation to prevent accidental keypresses, gamers tend to want their actuation point higher for more responsive controls. Previously, the best you could do in a do-it-all board was to find a middle-ground between typo-induing shallow actuation and slower deep actuation. Now, SteelSeries OptiPoint switches promise to allow users to swap between the ideal depth for both scenarios....

As spotted by Ghacks, Google has updated an old blogpost from November 2020 to clarify that it will now support Chrome on Windows 7 “through January 15, 2023, for critical security and stability updates”. In January 2020, just days ahead of Microsoft calling end of life (EoL) on Windows 7, Google said Chrome would continue supporting the OS until at least July 15, 2021, or around 18 months after Microsoft stopped supporting it....

For the period to 30 June 2021, Suncorp Group recorded after-tax group net profit of AU$1.03 billion, up 13% from AU$913 million last year, while cash earnings lifted 42% to AU$1.06 billion. Group operating expenses were AU$2.8 billion, slightly up from AU$2.75 billion, which the company attributed to a temporary increase in initiatives such as technology upgrades and higher marketing spend. The company outlined that technology costs came in AU$19 million and another AU$31 million was spent on “projects costs”....

Feeling overwhelmed by my rising email count, I adopted a simple approach to reducing the amount of email I need to deal with every day, increasing my ability to keep my inbox smaller and improving my ability to deal with the truly important messages. Let me share this approach with you in the hopes you too can reap the same benefits. Leveraging the powerful rules engines of cloud-based email services, I only allow emails from domains and senders who I know to land in my inbox....

Smart devices are nothing new, but people rarely think about applying that kind of tech to the bathroom. This toilet seat aims to change that notion with a host of features that won’t just make your time on the toilet cleaner and more comfortable. They may save you money in the long run. First and foremost, the Aim to Wash! keeps itself heated so you never have to experience the harsh wake-up call of a cold seat in the morning....

The new protocol is the most stringent protocol the NCAP has ever had in place, testing a car’s ability to protect adults, children and vulnerable road users and safety assistance features. SEE: Elon Musk says that the self-driving Tesla could be ready by the end of the year The Model Y led the Euro NCAP overall score category with a 92% score. The Lexus NX came in second place scoring an 89%....

Concerns that cards could be read covertly have generated a massive industry of security devices designed to block or somehow interfere with this contactless reading of the cards. You can find wallets, purses, and card protectors designed to prevent your cards from being read stealthily. But do these security devices work? Well, I have a Flipper Zero, and this amazing device can read NFC. So, let’s try it out....

Over the weekend, the blockchain and cryptocurrency organization said on Twitter that a demand for payment had been made, on pain of documents being leaked online that would “harm the Bitcoin ecosystem.” The wallet address associated with the demand, at the time of writing, has $72 in BTC stored. Tether said that the payment deadline is March 1, but added, “We are not paying.” “It is unclear whether this is a basic extortion scheme like those directed at other crypto companies or people looking to undermine Tether and the crypto community as a whole,” Tether says....

“It’s pretty overwhelming to get your food right each week,” says Alex Weinstein, Chief Digital Officer of Hungryroot an AI grocery company. “Customers tell us all the time - it takes many hours each week to plan, shop for, and finally cook meals for their households. And yet, each wants to eat healthy. We’ve made it our mission to make healthy eating easy - instead of overwhelming.” That logic coincides with trends in consumer behavior toward contactless shopping and fast delivery....

You can find sales if you know where to look. The iPad tablet, for example, is a popular tool for studies, creative applications, and productivity. Still, with so many generations on the market alongside variants such as the iPad, iPad Pro, and iPad mini, it’s far from impossible to pick up a discount device. We’ve rounded up the best iPad deals, including accessories, that we could find across various US retailers in March 2023....

Students and workers alike can be perfectly happy with cheap and cheerful systems that just get the job done without bells and whistles or fancy branding. Here are a handful of Windows 10 laptops, all priced under $400 and perfect for most day-to-day tasks. Also: The 6 best laptops for college This is one of those budget laptops that not only looks premium, but also advanced features such as Wi-Fi 6 and a decent amount of fast storage....

Book subscriptions offer paid memberships that delivers a new book to you hands each month. They are great for those looking to add to their home library and readers looking to expand beyond their common interests and genres. We’ve rounded up the best book subscription services available so you can read to your liking. You may have heard of the Book of the Month, and that’s because it has been around since 1926....

Whether you’re looking for something to capture the magic of your favorite football games or watching the Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power series, you can find a great deal on an OLED TV right now. We rounded up some of the best OLED TV deals below. As an FYI, we don’t know how long these sales are expected to last on any of these TVs. Be sure to add them to your cart ASAP to get the savings....

Most portable tire inflators can plug into your vehicle’s 12V outlet (the “cigarette lighter” port), drawing power from the car or truck battery, but you can also find models that also run on cordless tool batteries and regular wall outlets for more options for power. The battery-operated models are great for anyone who already has that brand of tool and that kind of battery since they can seamlessly integrate into your workshop while 12V or 120V power models are better for anyone with less experience and skill who just want to keep their tires filled....