Remote work makes It hard to monitor employees
Remote work has plummeted from its pandemic high, with less than 26% of U.S. households having someone working from home at least one day a week, down from a peak of 37% in early 2021, according to Census Bureau data. The decline reflects the ongoing push from companies to get employees back in the office, […]
CIA spy recruitment channel hijacked by hacker exploiting Twitter glitch
A cyber-security, Kevin McSheehan has reportedly hijacked a Telegram channel used by the CIA to recruit spies, exploiting a glitch on the agency’s official Twitter account. McSheehan, a 37-year-old ethical hacker from Maine said he noticed that a link to the CIA’s Telegram channel on Twitter had been truncated, leaving an unused Telegram username available […]
ECB launches two-year preparation phase for digital Euro
The European Central Bank (ECB) has announced a two-year “preparation phase” that will begin on November 1. During this phase, the ECB will finalize rules, choose its private-sector partners, and conduct testing and experimentation. The digital euro is a digital form of the euro that would be issued by the ECB and available to all […]
YouTube cracks down on ad blockers
YouTube is taking a stand against the use of ad blockers to circumvent advertising content on its platform. A spokesperson for the Google-owned video platform recently told Insider that YouTube has launched a global effort urging viewers running ad blockers to either enable ads on the site or try its premium (paid) ad-free experience. The […]
X to charge new users $1 to post
In a move to combat spam and bots, X (formerly Twitter) will begin charging new users $1 a year to access key features including the ability to tweet, reply, and quote. The new policy will go into effect on Tuesday for new users in New Zealand and the Philippines. Those who opt out of the […]
IRS to launch free tax filing service in 2024
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has announced that it will test a free tax filing service in 2024 for a select group of taxpayers in up to 13 states. The service, called Direct File, is a mobile-friendly, interview-based service that is intended for people with simpler tax situations. Direct File is a result of funding […]
Windows 12 is not subscription-based, Microsoft
Rumors have been circulating that Windows 12 might be a subscription-based operating system, but Microsoft has confirmed that this is not the case. However, the company is planning some big changes for the next version of Windows, including a focus on AI and cloud capabilities. Windows 12 is expected to be released in 2024, and […]
TSMC chips stay ahead of Intel, founder Chang says
TSMC founder Morris Chang has declared that the company’s chips will remain ahead of Intel’s even if Intel is able to improve its chip yields and technology, offer competitive prices, and attempt to level the playing field. The statement comes after Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger said his company would catch up with Apple’s chips by […]
X usage declines, despite CEO claims of all-time high
A report from market intelligence firm Similarweb is throwing cold water on claims from X (formerly Twitter) CEO Linda Yaccarino that usage of the social network was at an all-time high this summer. The report found that X usage has actually declined on all fronts, across both web and mobile. According to the report, X’s […]
Intel to retire Core i-series branding
Intel’s Core i-series branding, which has been in use for over a decade, will be retired with the launch of the company’s 14th-generation Meteor Lake processors in 2023. Intel will adopt a new naming scheme that includes the Core and Core Ultra brands. The Core brand will be used for mainstream processors, while the Core […]
