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Securing identity in a cloud-first world

Tuesday at 08:32 AM, via ITWeb

As more companies move to the cloud, the traditional perimeter is no longer enough to secure critical data, says Muzi Langa, MD of ManTK IT Solution.

Johannesburg Master’s Office: allegations of corruption and incompetence

Tuesday at 08:08 AM, via Tech Financials

Lawyers say delays at the Johannesburg Master’s Office in critical legal processes can have serious consequences, including financial losses for citizens who depend on its services. The office has glitch-prone digital platforms, backlogs and no emergency backup power. A “runner” system has emerged in which clients pay intermediaries for faster service, with one attorney saying, […]

Secondhand Laptop Market Goes ‘Mainstream’ Amid Memory Crunch

Tuesday at 08:01 AM, via Slashdot

Sales of refurbished PCs are on the up amid shortages of key components, including memory chips, that are making brand new devices more expensive. From a report: Stats compiled by market watcher Context show sales of refurbished PCs via distribution climbed 7 percent in calendar Q4 across five of the biggest European markets — Italy, the UK, Germany, Spain, and France. Affordability is the...

Should we really all be taking magnesium supplements? – podcast

Tuesday at 07:00 AM, via The Guardian

Testimonials about the beneficial health effects of magnesium supplements abound online, with influencers claiming that a daily pill can help with everything from anxiety to sleep and brain fog. But do any of these claims stack up?

Ian Sample is joined by co-host Madeleine Finlay to find out where the science stands. They also hear from Katherine Tucker, the founder of the Center for Population...

ONQ System Announces Dual-Mode Launch IEO and IPO Strategy, Inspired by Google’s A and B Share Model

Tuesday at 05:09 AM, via Tech Financials

New York, USA – As part of our strategic move towards broadening market access and enhancing investor participation, OneAssets Capital is excited to announce a dual-mode launch for the ONQ system featuring both an Initial Exchange Offering (IEO) and an Initial Public Offering (IPO). This approach is inspired by the proven success of Google’s Class […]

Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. Launches FDA-Cleared Laserase(TM) 1927nm Thulium Laser

Tuesday at 05:05 AM, via Tech Financials

Rockwall, TX – Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. today unveiled Laserase™, an FDA-cleared 1927nm Thulium laser system. This platform combines micro-ablative and non-ablative treatments to address pigmentation disorders, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, sun damage, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), actinic keratosis, enlarged pores,...

Saratoga Technologies Launches FDA-Cleared Laserase Thulium Laser

Tuesday at 05:05 AM, via Tech Financials

Rockwall, TX – Saratoga Technologies, L.L.C. today unveiled Laserase™, an FDA-cleared 1927nm Thulium laser system. This platform combines micro-ablative and non-ablative treatments to address pigmentation disorders, photoaging, fine lines, wrinkles, acne scarring, uneven texture, sun damage, melasma, freckles, post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH), actinic keratosis, enlarged pores,...

The Music Industry Enters Its Less-Is-More Era

Tuesday at 05:00 AM, via Slashdot

The music industry’s long romance with an ever-expanding catalog of songs appears to be souring, as streaming platforms and rights holders confront a daily deluge that now includes 60,000 wholly AI-generated tracks uploaded to Deezer alone — roughly 39% of the French service’s daily intake, a statistic the company shared during Grammys week last month. Streaming services now host 253 million...

Samsung Ad Confirms Rumors of a Useful S26 ‘Privacy Display’

Tuesday at 02:01 AM, via Slashdot

Samsung has all but confirmed that its upcoming Galaxy S26 will feature a built-in privacy display, releasing an ad that demonstrates a “Zero-peeking privacy” toggle capable of blacking out on-screen content for anyone peering over the user’s shoulder. The underlying technology is reportedly Samsung Display’s Flex Magic Pixel OLED panel, first shown at MWC 2024, which adjusts viewing angles on...

Western Digital is Sold Out of Hard Drives for 2026

Tuesday at 00:01 AM, via Slashdot

Western Digital’s entire hard drive manufacturing capacity for calendar year 2026 is now fully spoken for, CEO Irving Tan disclosed during the company’s second-quarter earnings call, a stark sign of how aggressively hyperscalers are locking down storage supply to feed their AI infrastructure buildouts. The company has firm purchase orders from its top seven customers and has signed long-term...

Anthropic’s CEO Says AI and Software Engineers Are in ‘Centaur Phase’ – But It Won’t Last Long

Monday at 23:00 PM, via Slashdot

Human software engineers and AI are currently in a “centaur phase” — a reference to the mythical half-human, half-horse creature, where the combination outperforms either working alone — but the window may be “very brief,” Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said on a podcast. He drew on chess as precedent: 15 to 20 years ago, a human checking AI’s moves could beat a standalone AI or human, but machines...

India’s Toxic Air Crisis Is Reaching a Breaking Point

Monday at 22:00 PM, via Slashdot

New Delhi’s air quality index averaged 349 in December and 307 in January — levels the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classifies as hazardous — and the months-long smog season that forces more than 30 million residents to endure respiratory illness has this year sparked something new: public protest. Hundreds of demonstrators gathered at India Gate on November 9 to demand government...

Instagram Boss Says 16 Hours of Daily Use Is Not Addiction

Monday at 21:00 PM, via Slashdot

Instagram head Adam Mosseri told a Los Angeles courtroom last week that a teenager’s 16-hour single-day session on the platform was “problematic use” but not an addiction, a distinction he drew repeatedly during testimony in a landmark trial over social media’s harm to minors. Mosseri, who has led Instagram for eight years, is the first high-profile tech executive to take the stand. He agreed...

Spartans Rules the Winter Olympics Crypto Betting Arena with 33% CashRake Excitement, While NY Spins and Betfair Trail

Monday at 20:45 PM, via Tech Financials

Platforms like NY Spins and Betfair have steadily carved out their niches, providing accessible online crypto casino experiences. NY Spins features a streamlined interface and a growing library of casino games, while Betfair offers a secure sportsbook with fast, reliable payouts across various sports markets. Both platforms maintain steady adoption among online bettors, offering consistent […]

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