I've been testing the giant Echo Show 21 for weeks – here's who should buy it (and who shouldn't)

I've been testing the giant Echo Show 21 for weeks – here's who should buy it (and who shouldn't)

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Echo Show 21 is a $400 smart display from Amazon. more buying choices A great smart display is a sight to behold, but it doesn’t need to be huge to be outstanding. I love the idea of a great display for smart home control and everyday home management, like keeping my family’s calendars, to-do lists, reminders, shopping lists, and more updated, easy to find, and visible for everyone. Also: Change these 5…

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The best laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

The best laptops of 2024: Expert tested and reviewed

Undoubtedly, 2024 has been a groundbreaking year for the laptop industry. Between advances in processor technology, the development of new materials, and AI powering it all, the market has shifted. That’s great news for consumers because it means thinner, lighter machines with record-breaking battery life and more customizability.  Also: The best laptops under $1,000 you can buy: Expert tested We’ve gone hands-on with dozens of laptops this year, breaking down the pros and cons of all…

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Stop plugging these 7 devices into extension cords – here's why it's dangerous

Stop plugging these 7 devices into extension cords – here's why it's dangerous

bgwalker/Getty Images Extension cords are generally a safe solution for running power to electronics that are too far from the nearest wall outlet. But the operative word here is “electronics,” which is not as all-encompassing as some people might think. Also: Bye bye, Wi-Fi: How to add a wired network to your home without running Ethernet Appliances (like refrigerators and toaster ovens) are obviously electronic devices, but they’re in a different class from most electronics…

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Why ethics is becoming AI's biggest challenge

Why ethics is becoming AI's biggest challenge

ZDNET Many organizations are either delaying or pulling the plug on generative AI due to concerns about its ethics and safety. This is prompting calls to move AI out of technology departments and involve more non-technical business stakeholders in AI design and management. Also: The most popular AI tools of 2024 (and what that even means) More than half (56%) of businesses are delaying major investments in generative AI until there is clarity on AI standards…

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Best Practices for Effective Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Best Practices for Effective Privileged Access Management (PAM)

Privileged accounts are highly coveted targets for malicious attackers due to the extensive access they provide. According to the 2024 Verizon Data Breach Investigation Report, nearly 40% of data breaches involve privileged accounts. Additionally, breaches involving these accounts incur higher costs. Research from IBM and the Ponemon Institute indicates that while the average cost of a data breach is $4.35 million, breaches involving privileged accounts average $4.50 million. These accounts, often referred to as “keys…

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CISA’s 2024 Review Highlights Major Efforts in Cybersecurity Industry

CISA’s 2024 Review Highlights Major Efforts in Cybersecurity Industry

The past year marked a year of “growth and transition” for the US Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), according to its departing Director, Jen Easterly. In the foreword of the Agency’s 2024 Year in Review, Easterly’s final report before she steps down in January, she highlighted how CISA has focused on “working collaboratively to win and maintain the trust of our myriad partners, including industry, state and local officials and the election stakeholder community.”…

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The Special Olympics embarks on digital journey to empower its athletes

The Special Olympics embarks on digital journey to empower its athletes

Previously known as Common Data Services, Dataverse’s Power Pages, Power Portals, Power Apps, Power Automate, and Virtual Agents are all part of the Special Olympics’ program delivery solution, enabling the grassroots program staff to focus on important priorities such as getting out on the field, Cook says, adding that Microsoft has been a very generous benefactor to the organization’s digital transformation. Deploying services to the cloud will enable the organization’s participants and staff to “play…

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Cómo trabaja Ikea con la IA: 30.000 empleados formados

Cómo trabaja Ikea con la IA: 30.000 empleados formados

La IA también tendrá un claro impacto interno, entre otras cosas porque los empleados recibirán más ayuda con las tareas administrativas y tendrán más tiempo para dedicarse a sus tareas principales. “Todo será más rápido, más ágil. Así, en lugar de rellenar formularios, tendrán más tiempo para asesorar en la tienda o construir cocinas”, afirma. 30.000 formados En total, un gran número de empleados -30.000- también han recibido formación básica en IA desde el verano….

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La falta de métricas de éxito de los CIO condena a muchos proyectos de IA

La falta de métricas de éxito de los CIO condena a muchos proyectos de IA

“La gente piensa que la IA es mágica, que va a llegar un punto que resuelva todos los problemas de una sola vez”, añade. “Hay una cantidad de trabajo razonablemente significativa en el manejo de la IA, dependiendo del caso de uso. No se trata simplemente de coger algo del estante y ponerlo en funcionamiento”. En algunos casos, un experimento de IA fallido puede ser educativo y orientar a las organizaciones hacia mejores proyectos, dice…

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'Burnout': una epidemia crónica en la industria de TI

'Burnout': una epidemia crónica en la industria de TI

Otro informe, de BlackFog, reveló que el 98% de los líderes de seguridad afirman trabajar un promedio de nueve horas por semana más de las horas que les corresponden en el contrato. Y el 15% de ellos afirman trabajar más de 16 horas por semana por encima de las horas que les corresponden en el contrato. A medida que los trabajadores de ciberseguridad enfrentan mayores responsabilidades, una mayor rotación de personal y escasez de talento,…

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