Tech

Apple discontinued shipping chargers when iPhone 12 series was launched in 2020. Environmental factors were officially declared as the key reason for the move. It is part of Apple’s plan to achieve carbon neutrality across its entire supply chain by 2030. While environmental goals are relevant, discontinuing chargers has also been financially rewarding for Apple. To fix your curiosity, here’s …

In September, Australian telecoms giant Optus said hackers accessed current and former customer data following a cyberattack on its systems. Optus said in a press release that an unspecified number of customer names, dates of birth, phone numbers, email addresses, home addresses, and identity document numbers, such as driver’s licenses or passport numbers, were taken in the breach. Optus is …

With every passing day, 5G network is getting bigger across the globe. While the general consumers have a lot to benefit, organizations can also derive significant gains. In case of the latter, the benefits will be possible via private 5G networks. These cover a specific area such as a manufacturing unit, office premises, warehouse, etc. Private 5G networks can be …

Maintaining, supporting, and protecting critical manufacturing processes is vital for the proper functioning of our society and economy. It is almost impossible to imagine life without the robust and continuous production of essential products, from automobiles and chemicals to clothing and electronics. While many of us take this provision for granted, cyber attackers understand how dependent we are on them …

Facial recognition technology has come a long way. It has emerged as one of the preferred means to authenticate one’s identity. In most scenarios, facial recognition is being treated at par with other authentication modes such as PIN, password and fingerprint. Facial recognition is also being used extensively at public places like airports, border check points, banks, etc. to ensure …

Work-life balance has emerged as a key consideration for the modern workforce in both their job search and employment. In many areas of our lives, new technology has made us more productive. These efficiencies are not just applicable to the workplace when it comes to HR technology. In fact, HR software may save a tonne of time and help all …

Mobile apps are one of the most preferred promotional tools. They are being used extensively for a variety of tasks that seek to register the highest quality of user engagement. Everyone from businesses to universities and colleges, restaurants, government agencies, healthcare centers and almost every other entity with a sizable customer base has already invested in app development. Users prefer …

When it comes to operating systems and productivity software, there is no matching the dominance of Microsoft. The company has many firsts to its credit, which explains why it is the industry leader. In office software segment, Microsoft currently has market share of over 40%. However, things are evolving fast, with growing preference for cloud-based solutions. In recent years, Apple …

A report from 2021 states that a data breach invariably costs over USD 4.24 million. The reason these numbers are surfacing and increasing is a reactive and fragmented response to cyber threats. For a very long time, the IT units within organizations, irrespective of the sector have taken an approach where only after an attack do they take measures to …

Introduced for the first time in February 2012, Raspberry Pi has come a long way in its journey. It is now much more advanced, something that allows users a lot more ground to play. Of course, you can use it as a computer, but there’s scope for a lot more. If you like to try new things, Raspberry Pi can …