IT World Canada 2024-04-17 21:18:05
More Windows PCs previously blocked are now able to upgrade to Windows 11. Apple has fallen to number two in terms of iPhone market share. Salesforce makes news with a possible acquisition of Informatica. And a new AI wearable device gets savage reviews. All this and more on the “winners and losers” edition of Hashtag
Windows 11 upgrades for previously blocked PCs
Microsoft has finally resolved a longstanding issue that prevented certain PCs from upgrading to Windows 11. The compatibility hold, which was due to a bug involving Intel Smart Sound Technology on 11th Gen Intel Core processors, has been lifted after over two years. Initially identified shortly after the launch of Windows 11 in 2021, the […]
Salesforce potential acquisition of Informatica: A game changer for data-driven AI innovation?
In a move poised to redefine the enterprise software landscape, Salesforce is in the advanced stages of acquiring data management giant Informatica. The $11 billion deal, if closed, will mark Salesforce’s latest strategic acquisition, potentially reshaping how data is harnessed for generative AI within CRM and beyond. Salesforce, a leader in cloud-based CRM, is setting […]
AI-powered wearable “AI Pin” is savaged by tech reviewers
Humane’s newly launched AI wearable, ‘AI Pin,’ envisioned to revolutionize the human-tech interface, has faced a barrage of criticism from industry experts. With negative reviews flooding in, the gadget has struggled to find its footing in the competitive tech landscape. Despite its promising concept, the AI Pin has been branded as ineffectual by renowned tech […]
Cisco Duo’s Multifactor Authentication service compromised by social engineering attack
Cisco Duo, a prominent provider of multifactor authentication (MFA) services, has fallen victim to a cyberattack targeting one of its third-party telephony service providers. Cisco has issued an advisory to customers, alerting them of potential follow-up phishing attempts leveraging the breach. The incident, which occurred on April 1, involved unauthorized access by threat actors using […]
Cyber Security Today, April 17, 2024 – More suspicious attempts to take over open source projects, a data theft at a Cisco Duo partner, and more
This episode reports on security updates from Delinea and PuTTY, and reports on bad bots and threat actors going after Zoo
Broadcom backs down on VMWare pricing: Hashtag Trending for Wednesday, April 17, 2024
YouTube clamps down on third party apps that block ads. Experts predict a new cyber-war between Iran and Israel. Elon Musk backs down on his fight with the Brazilian government and Broadcom makes concessions in the face of customer outrage and European regulatory scrutiny of its new VMWare pricing. All this and more on the
