Part of that is because IT spending is often literally hidden away. Once upon a time it used to be hidden away in the form of the servers in the mysterious basement or in the data centre that few of us would ever visit. Companies are less likely to hold onto their own tech hardware now, but the IT spend is still hidden away. Much of it is spent on cloud computing, which really means it’s instead hidden away in other people’s data centres which even fewer of us will ever visit....

Short – like Steven Wright jokes, though my thoughts are not nearly as funny as his (if they are, I’m in trouble as an analyst, but I’ll have a new career). Also: Personalization at scale: What’s the tech again? Steven Wright jokes Business as a (Sales) force for change Those of you who know me know I cover companies, not technologies. Salesforce is almost always the most interesting company I cover, because rarely do I see a company of their size do so much right....

SEE: Foldable phones might be the next big thing: Here’s what you need to know To start, the improved Flex Mode capitalizes on the Z Fold’s sturdy hinge, with one half of the device serving as the main screen and the other serving as a trackpad or QWERTY keyboard, when set on a flat surface. This way, users can station the Z Fold 4 and navigate the software via swipe gestures and taps on the bottom portion....

Start.Me Pro turns the Start page of your browser into a hub of productivity, keeping all of your most important information available at a glance. Of course, just having your calendar, notes, tasks, news, and weather widget would be a helpful. But Start.Me Pro goes beyond that, and it’s currently on sale for just $49. How much time do you spend looking for bookmarks you’ve saved? With Start.Me Pro, you can easily add bookmarks and arrange them by dragging and dropping them on your start page....

Dubbed Orchestra, the company said it would need to invest in the order of $100 million over five years to get the network off the ground, as well as launch a constellation of 150-175 low-Earth orbit satellites. Work will begin on the terrestrial network. “Inmarsat’s existing GEO satellites – both GX and L-band – will continue to provide global coverage, high performance, security and resilience. Terrestrial 5G adds ultra-high capacity in busy ‘hot spots’, such as ports, airports, and sea canals,” the company said....

The air fryer includes a dishwasher-safe metal basket for cooking your favorite dishes, which is great if you don’t feel like cleaning up after eating your delicious meal. The size works for up to six servings of food, so you can cook for the entire family in the large nonstick basket. With the ClearCook window, you can keep an eye on dinner while you’re prepping side salads or simply reheating yesterday’s leftovers....

On Wednesday, Sophos cybersecurity researchers named the gang “CryptoRom” and said they have recently expanded their operations from Asia, spreading to both the United States and Europe. Romance scams are an insidious and constant problem, and thanks to the rising popularity of dating apps, are now not only limited to phishing emails. Instead, fraudsters will ‘match’ with their victims, pretend interest until they build a foundation of trust, and then they will ask for money – only to vanish soon after....

In fact, there’s a specific limitation you should be aware of. If you buy the cheapest iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max (I use the word “cheapest” here very loosely, given than the cheapest model is $999). You know, the one that has 128GB of storage. Well, if you buy that then ProRes video is limited to 1080p at 30fps. In order to get the full 4K at 30fps you will need to cough up an extra $100 and buy the 256GB versions....

So, what’s my verdict? Mostly disappointing. I’ve been using an iPhone since the iPhone 3GS and have been regularly upgrading ever since. Sometimes a year goes by between upgrades, sometimes two. This time around, I went from the iPhone 11 Pro Max to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, with a few months of using the iPhone 12 Pro Max between the two. Also: The iPhone 13 feels rough and unfinished There’s a lot to like about the iPhone 13 line on paper, especially the Pro and Pro Max line....

More: iPhone 14 drops the sim card. Here’s what that means Specifications You should buy the iPhone 14 if… 1. You want the most advanced camera features This biggest upgrade with this year’s iPhone model is the larger main camera sensor. In a practical sense, you can expect significantly better low-light performance and greater details in general. Apple says that the 14 sees a 38% improvement with nightography compared to the 13....

The consortium is attempting to cut e-waste, reduce wireless charging power loss, and address confusion among consumers about what is a certified wireless charging accessory. Apple’s MagSafe technology is the foundation of the new Qi2 standard. Apple is a member of WPC. Alongside other members, the tech giant has developed a new Magnetic Power Profile that is it at the “core” of Qi2, the second generation standard of Qi, according to WPC....

Imagine there’s just the purgatory of Earth, where cheap thrills and pain are distributed in distinctly unequal measures. Imagine, too, that some of these cheap thrills and pain are created by humans who sneer at other humans for their gadget choices. Yes, still. I was oddly moved, you see, by a plaintive cry from the Android wilderness published in Android Central. Jeramy Johnson has had enough. He’s had enough with his family members....

Speaking at The New York Times “DealBook” summit, Cook set out the battle lines: Putting aside the fact that the bulk of the automobile industry fought tooth and nail to not have to fit seatbelts and airbags, this is Apple flat out telling users who want the ability to sideload apps to buy an Android smartphone. And this is happening at a time when there are a lot of legal and governmental eyes on Apple’s App Store practices, and how iPhone users buy and download apps....

But are the deals as enticing as they seem? Store credit cards 101 Typically, experts recommend against store credit cards for several reasons. Here’s why: Interest rates are high: In 2021, credit cards from the nation’s largest retailers had an average APR of more than 23%, compared to roughly 19% for non-store cards. If you can’t pay off your balance right away, that’s a painful price to pay. Credit limits are low: While this may prevent you from purchasing more than you can comfortably afford, the fact remains that you’ll probably have (or eventually earn) a much higher credit limit on a non-store card....

Remember, ten dollars a month here, twenty dollars a month there… pretty soon; you’re talking real money. Also: I tried Google’s new job interview practice tool and I want to cry So, when I got the notice last month that Zoom was getting ready to ding my card for another $150 to extend my Zoom Pro plan for a year, I didn’t just let it ride. Instead, I spent a few minutes looking into what I was getting for the Pro plan vs....

Enter the Omnicharge Omni Ultimate. Must read: I bought a 9,000,000mAh power bank from eBay, and I got what I deserved Everything about the Omni Ultimate is designed around power and ruggedness. The exterior ABS/rubberized shell is capable of taking a pounding, the ports are well-designed, and the screen offers everything, from at-a-glance information, to a deep dive into what’s going on. Output: 120W (120V/60Hz US model, 230V/50Hz EU model)...

Earning a technology degree or completing an apprenticeship can prepare you for a variety of jobs that minimally involve writing. In fact, some of them pay up to $80,000 annually within a few years! Read on to learn about the top jobs that don’t require strong writing skills. (However, of course, no job requires zero writing.) Ranking method For our ranking methodology, we drew upon data from ONET and the U....

On Tuesday, SentinelOne published an analysis of the bug, tracked as CVE-2021-45388 and deemed critical by the research team. The vulnerability impacts the KCodes NetUSB kernel module. KCodes solutions are licensed by numerous hardware vendors to provide USB over IP functionality in products including routers, printers, and flash storage devices. KCodes NetUSB, the subject of a SEC Consult Vulnerability Lab analysis in the past, is proprietary software used to facilitate these connections – and the software is currently “used by a large number of network device vendors,” of which the security flaws “affect millions of end-user router devices,” according to SentinelOne....

The Keychron Q5 is an 1800 layout that is 96% of a full-size keyboard. The 1800 layout is not that common as it is designed to pack in as many keys as possible into a smaller area, saving you about an inch of space when compared to a full-size keyboard. I’m perfectly happy getting rid of a bit of dead space to optimize the size for functionality and have been enjoying the unorthodox design....

The company’s tagline is simple: “Smarter homes. Safer neighborhoods.” But do the products and platforms match the promise? We’ve evaluated the company across plans, service availability, pricing, customer service, and how it stacks up against other popular providers for our Kuna smart security review. Pros: No mandatory subscriptionInteractive security optionsGreat looking devices Cons: No professional monitoringThe free plan may give excessive false alertsLimited automation integration Kuna Smart Security Kuna is great for users who want DIY security systems backed by cutting-edge AI....