Microsoft has geared Windows 11 to enterprises with hybrid-working environments, added a few new security features and centered the Start menu. The company has been focusing on the post-pandemic hybrid workplace, which fits neatly into its new product releases around Windows, Microsoft 365, Azure, and Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for all operating systems. SEE: Will your PC run Windows 11? Even Microsoft can’t say for sure The Windows Insider team said that it will release the first Insider Preview build for Windows 11 next week....

Hoosiers shows us how Norman Dale, the new high school coach pivots towards trusting his players during a crucial time. Jimmy Chitwood, the best player in town, pivots toward playing basketball again after watching the new coach commit to excellence and player development. And ultimately the entire town of Hickory, Indiana pivots towards trusting the vision and execution of their new basketball coach. Pivots are powerful because they keep you grounded while you look for options....

Sharing our music interests with others isn’t something new. People have been sharing music tastes forever, from lending vinyl records to burning mixtapes and onto building playlists. The music we listen to is an expression of who we are. By sharing those interests with others, you share an integral part of your identity. But describing our music taste to others can be challenging because the details are as complex as we are....

The Zhiyun Smooth Q3 is available for $89 or $109 if you want the combo package that comes with some additional goodies; storage bag, ZY Cami one-year prime service card, and a wrist strap. The zippered carrying/storage case itself is worth the $20 additional price. The Smooth Q3 is reasonably priced and also a great first gimbal if you are interested in improving your smartphone video results. Also: Best camera phone 2021: Take the best photos and videos Gimbals provide 3-axis stabilization with internal motors that activate after you mount your phone and then turn on the gimbal....

Successfully funded on Indiegogo, the Deeper Connect Nano provides a 7-layer firewall that will protect your entire home or company network. It’s entirely serverless and 100% distributed, so your data will never be hacked, leaked, logged, or subpoenaed. It will also block malware, trackers, and ads as it monitors web traffic. As a decentralized private network, the Nano serves as both server and client, with automatic IP address changes based on the routing rules you set....

According to a survey of healthcare organisations, ransomware attacks have resulted in patients being kept in hospital longer, delays in tests and procedures – and, most disturbingly of all, an increase in patient deaths. The research into the impact ransomware has on hospitals and patient care was conducted by The Ponemon Institute think tank and cybersecurity company Censinet. SEE: A winning strategy for cybersecurity (ZDNet special report) Ransomware is a major cybersecurity issue for all industries, but attacks against healthcare have a huge impact because of the potential consequences for patient care....

According to research released Sept. 1 by IT workforce training provider Pluralsight, technology issues introduced by the COVID-19 pandemic and the emerging trend of more remote work uncovered significant technology skills gaps at many organizations, which in turn are requiring new approaches to upskilling efforts. See also: These 15 IT certifications have the best ROI In its “State of Upskilling Report,” Pluralsight found that since early 2020, remote employees reported that skills involving cloud computing, cybersecurity, and data storage were most lacking in their daily routines....

After identifying AdLoad as an adware and bundleware loader currently afflicting macOS in 2019, the cybersecurity company said it has seen 150 new samples of the adware that they claim “remain undetected by Apple’s on-device malware scanner.” Some of the samples were even notarized by Apple, according to the report. Apple uses the XProtect security system to detect malware on all Macs and originally created a protection scheme against AdLoad, which has floated around the internet since at least 2017, according to the report....

On 9 August 2021, Reynolds submitted a claim to the committee [PDF] that she said was reiterating the claims made by former Minister for Government Services Stuart Robert. The claim for public interest immunity is in respect of information about legal advice relating to the program colloquially referred to as robo-debt, as well as in respect of any deliberations of Cabinet in regards to the ICP. Reynolds said the claim over information relating to legal advice has been made on two grounds, with the first being the possible prejudice to the Commonwealth in relation to its conduct of litigation....

Brick-and-mortar stores are increasingly fulfilling e-commerce sales, and in 2021, more than 80% of all retail sales, inclusive of e-commerce, will come from brick-and-mortars. That’s driven traditional vendors to amplify their fulfillment operations well beyond in-store pickup. Enter Berkshire Grey, an AI-enabled robotic supply chain solution provider that supports businesses including Fortune 50 retailers and logistics service providers like Walmart, Target and FedEx. On the heels of a recently announced Robotic Pick and Pack (RPP) and Robotic Shuttle Put Wall (RSPW) solutions that increase order sortation throughput by up to 300%, I caught up with the company’s VP of Products, Kishore Boyalakuntla, to talk robots and e-commerce heading into the holidays....

The rockets fluidize the ice regolith found in certain areas of the moon, including the satellite’s south pole, with direct convective heating. The system can recover more than 420,000 kg of lunar water per year utilizing a rocket engine under a pressurized dome to enable deep cratering more than 2 meters below the lunar surface. Ejecta from multiple rocket firings soars into the dome, where it’s funneled through a vacuum-like system that separates ice particles from dust....

The report sent Roku shares down 8% in late trading. The report follows a mixed Q3 report in which Roku said supply-chain disruption was affecting the TV market through the holidays, and that advertisers were trimming their ad spend, leading to a lower-than-expected forecast at the time. During a conference call with media following the report, CFO Steve Louden said TV supply-chain issues such as short supply of chips to build TVs, and the breakdown of advertising “verticals,” continues to affect the outlook for the current quarter....

Smartwatches have significantly improved when it comes to tracking the details of running, but you have to make sure you have an adequately charged watch before heading out. With a pair of UA connected shoes, you can rely on the shoes being ready to go all the time and then use your watch or phone as a companion if you like. You can also just leave the phone or watch at home and gather useful data with the shoes in an independent mode....

According to a report from Reuters, the nation’s chief financial institution has growing concerns over the expanding creation and use of the digital currency within its borders, despite having given Bitcoin and others like it legal status in 2020. In a new report obtained by the news site, the central bank warns that current trends in cryptocurrency growth resembled a “financial pyramid,” or the type of fiscal structure that could result in extreme volatility and monetary bubbles forming and collapsing....

Field Service is the CRM giant’s platform for dispatching and managing field service technicians. It’s seen some significant swings in demand since the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it’s one of Salesforce’s fastest-growing products. The platform now has an improved Scheduling and Optimization Engine to help organizations handle jobs that require multiple technicians or phases of service. For example, a utility company could now plan for a job that includes digging a hole for a new electric pole, installing the pole and wires, and adding wiring to nearby structures....

Salesforce used the Dreampass, a new part of the Health Cloud 2.0 portfolio, to verify in-person attendees’ health and vaccination status and manage testing before and during the event. Attendees will get personalized communications through the platform and a personalized QR code that gives them access to the event. The Health Cloud 2.0 portfolio of products will be available to any business in any sector. Along with Dreampass, that includes a contract tracing feature that securely collects limited, necessary data from individuals and maps out potential outbreaks....

The TV is reason enough to take advantage of this sale. Samsung’s 75-inch Neo QLED features Mini LED Quantum technology to ensure high-quality resolution. The display automatically upscales to 4K thanks to the quantum processor, and with HDR 32X, you’ll get lifelike images on screen. Dolby Atmos and Object Tracking sound are also built into the TV for an immersive viewing experience. With 120Hz, you can play your favorite console games on the television, and Motion Xcelerator Turbo Pro can boost the refresh rate to 144Hz (that of a PC)....

Last week, South American hacking group Lapsus$ claimed it had stolen 190GB of confidential data, including source code, from the South Korean tech giant’s servers. The group also posted snapshots of the alleged data online. Samsung has now confirmed in a statement, without naming the hacking group, that there was a security breach, but it asserted that no personal information of customers was compromised. SEE: DDoS attacks that come combined with extortion demands are on the rise “We were recently made aware that there was a security breach relating to certain internal company data....

The company’s first three major monitor offerings to be revealed straddled the line between entertainment and professional use cases with new entries in the company’s streaming-enabled “M” line, its ultra-curved “Odyssey” line for gamers, and its creative-focused “S” line. The M8 will also be the first Samsung monitor to sport a new attachment point for a custom-designed webcam. Similar to Dell’s recently-revealed Pari webcam, the “SlimFit” camera will magnetically attach to the back of the monitor (with additional cabling required)....

Now the company appears to be setting its sights on even more budget-friendly terrain with the Galaxy Chromebook family, placing images and specs on its mobile press site for the Galaxy Chromebook Go. The details suggest a laptop that’s a far cry from the lofty heights of the original Galaxy Chromebook, but configured with moderate specs that could appeal to a wider audience with a price more in line with most Chromebooks....