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When I joined Capitec in April 2022 as CTO, the first thing I wanted to find out was whether there was a zero trust strategy in place. Capitec is the second largest bank in South Africa, and like financial institutions the world over, it’s a potential target for attackers. To compound our challenges, our country’s infrastructure problems are mounting, with outages scheduled each day to try to take the pressure off the oversubscribed electricity grid…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET After a year of waiting, Apple finally rolled out iOS 18 to the public in September, the latest version of iPhone software. This update introduces eye-catching features like customizable home screens. As often happens, there are also some eye-roll-worthy changes. For me, that includes the new Photos app. Apple announced the new Photos app during its Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) in June, touting it as “the biggest-ever redesign.” When you first open the app on iOS…

Palo Alto Networks is teaming with NTT Data to allow the global IT services company to offer an enterprise security service with continuous threat monitoring, detection and response capabilities. Specifically, NTT Data’s new managed extended detection response (MXDR) service is based on Palo Alto’s Cortex Extended Security Intelligence and Automation (XSIAM) platform. Palo Alto’s Cortex XSIAM platform uses AI and other technologies to enable capabilities including security orchestration, automation, and response; attack surface management; user…

Walmart/ZDNET November is nearly here, and winter holidays are just around the corner. Plus, with Black Friday and holiday savings ramping up, there’s no better time to scour the internet for deals, discounts, and top savings.  Perhaps the best thing about the holiday season is that other major retailers are looking to cash in on the holiday shopping palooza, offering similar or better offerings on top products — and even membership opportunities. Right now, Walmart…

Google If you’re a power Android user, you might be able to claim a free Disney+ or Hulu subscription. Google Play Points is a rewards system that lets you earn points by doing various tasks in the Google Play Store. You can earn Play Points in several ways: buying apps, games, or books from the Play Store, subscribing to Google One from Android, making in-app or in-game purchases and subscriptions, or taking advantage of weekly…

Netflix Netflix is making it easier to watch your favorite moments again and again and share them with friends. According to a post on the Tudum blog, Netflix’s new “Moments” feature will let you quickly bookmark a scene while watching on your phone.  Also: Prime Video subscribers can soon watch Apple TV+ shows – Android users, rejoice Here’s how it works: tap “Moments” in the bottom left corner when you’re watching on the mobile app, and…

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Roku Ultra is a streaming device available for $100. The Roku Ultra is the perfect streaming device for anyone who doesn’t want to commit to team iOS with an Apple TV 4K or team Android with a Google TV Streamer. There are few drawbacks to getting a Roku Ultra, but loyal Roku customers may miss the headphone jack on the remote, though you can use Headphone Mode with the Roku mobile…

Sandisk/ZDNET Amazon’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales event is about a month away, and we’re already seeing great deals on storage drives. Right now, you can snag Sandisk’s Extreme Pro Portable 2TB SSD for yourself or a loved one for $54 off its original price. Sandisk’s range of SSD models is high-quality but notoriously pricey. The 2TB Extreme Pro model usually costs $250, but Amazon currently has it listed for $196. Amazon is also offering…

Maria Diaz/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The EufyCam S3 Pro is available separately for $220 or in a two-pack with the HomeBase 3 for $550. This EufyCam is an excellent 4K outdoor security camera that delivers on its night vision promises, features no monthly fees, and has dual motion detection to reduce false alerts. The biggest downside is that the EufyCam S3 Pro is expensive at $220 each, especially when you bundle it with a HomeBase…

Artie Beaty/ZDNET What’s the deal? LG is selling its S95TR soundbar, with the wireless subwoofer bundled, for $1,299, about $200 off its retail price. It comes bundled with a wireless subwoofer and a pair of wireless up-firing speakers for immersive surround sound. ZDNET’s key takeaways The LG S95TR soundbar with wireless subwoofer is optimized for the company’s OLED TVs with immersive audio features. The LGS95TR may be expensive, but the high-quality audio is easily worth…