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Not all Echo devices will get Alexa Plus - see if yours made the list

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Amazon's AI-powered Alexa Plus won't be available for all Echo devices when the enhanced virtual assistant begins rolling out in the coming weeks.

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Mishing Is the New Phishing — And It’s More Dangerous

eSecurity Planet

Cybercriminals are shifting their focus from emails to text messages, using mishing a more deceptive form of phishing to target mobile users and infiltrate corporate networks, according to new security research by Zimperium. The research found a sharp rise in mobile phishing attacks, with cybercriminals moving away from traditional email scams in favor of SMS-based attacks.

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Have an old smartwatch or ring? Samsung will give you up to $250 off a new Galaxy Ring for it

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Thanks to Samsung's sweet trade-in offers, you can declutter your tech drawer and upgrade to the latest Samsung health wearable -- the Galaxy Ring.

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US Officials Recommend Using Encrypted Apps for Messaging

eSecurity Planet

Our cybersecurity expert discusses why officials are warning that unencrypted messaging apps are vulnerable to hacking, surveillance and cyberattacks. Explore the risks of popular apps and why switching to encrypted alternatives is crucial. Take control of your data and protect your privacy before its too late! The post US Officials Recommend Using Encrypted Apps for Messaging appeared first on eSecurity Planet.

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State of AI in Sales & Marketing 2025

AI adoption is reshaping sales and marketing. But is it delivering real results? We surveyed 1,000+ GTM professionals to find out. The data is clear: AI users report 47% higher productivity and an average of 12 hours saved per week. But leaders say mainstream AI tools still fall short on accuracy and business impact. Download the full report today to see how AI is being used — and where go-to-market professionals think there are gaps and opportunities.

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Everything Amazon announced at its Alexa event today: Alexa Plus, Echo Show UI, and more

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Amazon held its Devices and Services event today, during which it made some major announcements. Here's what you can expect from the new Alexa+.

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ExpressVPN gets faster and more secure, thanks to Rust

Collaboration 2.0

By leveraging the power of Rust, ExpressVPN is setting a new standard for speed, security, and adaptability in VPN protocols.

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Background Check, Drug Testing Firm Hack Affects 3.3 Million

Data Breach Today

Vendor Providing Employee Screenings Across Multiple Sectors Reports Cyber Incident DISA Global Solutions, a third-party administrator of background checks and drug and alcohol testing for employers in multiple industries, said 3.3 million individuals are affected by a data theft incident that happened a year ago. The firm is already facing several lawsuits involving the breach.

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Last chance to download your Kindle books - Amazon is killing this option today

Collaboration 2.0

The clock is ticking for Kindle users. After February 2025, a long-standing feature disappears. Here's why it matters.

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Signal Threatens to Leave Sweden

Data Breach Today

Swedish Prime Minister Proposed Fast-Tracking Bill to Surveil Minors A proposal by the Swedish prime minister to fast track legislation allowing police to surveil minors could cause end-to-end encrypted chat app Signal to leave the country. The government in effect is asking for backdoor access, said Signal President Meredith Whittaker.

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How to Achieve High-Accuracy Results When Using LLMs

Speaker: Ben Epstein, Stealth Founder & CTO | Tony Karrer, Founder & CTO, Aggregage

When tasked with building a fundamentally new product line with deeper insights than previously achievable for a high-value client, Ben Epstein and his team faced a significant challenge: how to harness LLMs to produce consistent, high-accuracy outputs at scale. In this new session, Ben will share how he and his team engineered a system (based on proven software engineering approaches) that employs reproducible test variations (via temperature 0 and fixed seeds), and enables non-LLM evaluation m

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Two easy ways to add MagSafe to your new iPhone 16e

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Apple left MagSafe out of its latest budget handset, but you can still add it with these simple solutions.

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Hackers Could Hack a Hacking Simulation Platform

Data Breach Today

Max-Severity Bug in Caldera Enables Attackers to Take Full Control of Systems Real-life hackers could hack a platform used in red team exercises to simulate hacking, said a security researcher who warned users that he'll soon drop a Metasploit module for the flaw, which merits a rare 10 out of 10 for the severity of the CVSS scale.

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Google now lets you delete personal info directly from Search - here's how

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It's one of the simplest ways to remove your personal information online.

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Tufin Steps in After Skybox Shutdown, Offers Migration Plan

Data Breach Today

CEO Raymond Brancato: Ex-Skybox Customers Get Express Onboarding, Flexible Pricing Tufin has purchased select Skybox assets and business information, focusing on migrating affected customers to its platform. CEO Raymond Brancato outlines the company's transition strategy, including special pricing, dedicated support and plans to hire former Skybox Security employees.

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The GTM Intelligence Era: ZoomInfo 2025 Customer Impact Report

ZoomInfo customers aren’t just selling — they’re winning. Revenue teams using our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform grew pipeline by 32%, increased deal sizes by 40%, and booked 55% more meetings. Download this report to see what 11,000+ customers say about our Go-To-Market Intelligence platform and how it impacts their bottom line. The data speaks for itself!

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Better than Ring? This video doorbell has all the benefits and none of the monthly fees

Collaboration 2.0

The Lorex 2K video doorbell is the brand's flagship security system, and it doesn't require a monthly subscription.

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The Time to Speak to Employees About Insider Risk Is Now

Data Breach Today

Recent Upheavals in Job Market Underscore the Need for a Security-Minded Culture Technology and training are key components of a strong insider risk program, but in times like these, the real key to success lies in your organization's culture. Do your employees feel valued? If the answer is no, your insider threat level could be off the charts.

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What's new in Ubuntu 24.04.2? Kernel 6.11, better graphics, and more

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The latest point release of the LTS version of Ubuntu has been released with a new kernel and plenty of other improvements.

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Anthropic Launches 'Hybrid' AI Model With Advanced Reasoning

Data Breach Today

Claude 3.7 Sonnet Can Give Rapid or Deliberate, Complex Answers to Prompts Anthropic introduced a new artificial intelligence model designed to adapt its reasoning time based on user preferences. Marketed as the industry's first "hybrid AI reasoning model," Claude 3.7 Sonnet aims to deliver rapid responses and more deliberate, complex answers to prompts.

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Zero Trust Mandate: The Realities, Requirements and Roadmap

The DHS compliance audit clock is ticking on Zero Trust. Government agencies can no longer ignore or delay their Zero Trust initiatives. During this virtual panel discussion—featuring Kelly Fuller Gordon, Founder and CEO of RisX, Chris Wild, Zero Trust subject matter expert at Zermount, Inc., and Principal of Cybersecurity Practice at Eliassen Group, Trey Gannon—you’ll gain a detailed understanding of the Federal Zero Trust mandate, its requirements, milestones, and deadlines.

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This mechanical keyboard I tested works just as well for work as it does for play

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Cherry's Xtrify MX 3.1 is a sleek mechanical keyboard that's satisfying to type on, and it can be as loud or as subtle as you want.

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How ML Models, Real-Time Analytics Can Mitigate APP Fraud

Data Breach Today

Javelin's Jennifer Pitt on AI-Powered Detection of Authorized Payment Fraud Machine learning helps banks detect APP fraud by analyzing large transaction datasets faster. These AI models operate in near real-time and can distinguish legitimate transactions from fraudulent ones by spotting anomalies, said Jennifer Pitt, senior analyst at Javelin Strategy & Research.

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I've tested dozens of smartwatches, but the Oura Ring 4 was first to show me I'm sick

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Smartwatches and smart rings capture an extensive amount of data, and Oura's latest ring may be just what you need during this flu season.

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Lawsuit: Amazon Violates Washington State Health Data Law

Data Breach Today

Experts Say First Class Action Claim Under State's Privacy Law Won't Be the Last A proposed class action lawsuit alleges that Amazon is unlawfully collecting and tracking mobile users' data - including sensitive geolocation - in violation of Washington's My Health My Data Act. It's the first such lawsuit filed since the data privacy law went into effect last year.

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5 Ways You Can Win Faster with Gen AI in Sales

Incorporating generative AI (gen AI) into your sales process can speed up your wins through improved efficiency, personalized customer interactions, and better informed decision- making. Gen AI is a game changer for busy salespeople and can reduce time-consuming tasks, such as customer research, note-taking, and writing emails, and provide insightful data analysis and recommendations.

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Want your Safari to default to ChatGPT for search? Here's how to do it

Collaboration 2.0

Say goodbye to Google. You can now use ChatGPT as your default search engine in Safari.

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Viral but Vulnerable: The Hidden Risks of Cybersecurity Misinformation on Social Media

KnowBe4

It's no surprise that 1829-year-olds are turning to social media for cybersecurity information. As digital natives, this age group naturally gravitates toward platforms where information is fast, accessible, and constantly updated.

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The best cloud storage services of 2025: Expert tested

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The best cloud storage providers pride themselves on giving customers an easy, reliable, and secure place to store all their files. These are our favorites.

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Checklist: Is My Construction Environment Compliant?

HID Global

Ensure your construction site meets all regulatory standards with this RFID checklist.

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Prevent Data Breaches With Zero-Trust Enterprise Password Management

Keeper Security is transforming cybersecurity for people and organizations around the world. Keeper’s affordable and easy-to-use solutions are built on a foundation of zero-trust and zero-knowledge security to protect every user on every device. Our next-generation privileged access management solution deploys in minutes and seamlessly integrates with any tech stack to prevent breaches, reduce help desk costs and ensure compliance.

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91% of people feel better after changing this one tech habit - and it's not what you think

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Stressed out? A new study shows that doing this one thing with your phone has some surprising benefits - and it's not getting rid of it.

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Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sweetgreen deploy AI

Information Matters

Date: 15 January 2025 Industry Sector: Retail AI Technology Vendors: Deploying Organizations: Summary: At the NRF’s 2025 Big Show, retailers showcased more concrete AI implementations compared to previous years. Dick’s Read more The post Dick’s Sporting Goods and Sweetgreen deploy AI appeared first on Information Matters - AI-Driven Business Transformation.

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Amazon just gave Alexa its biggest upgrade in a decade - and old Echo devices will support it

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Amazon's Devices and Services event unveiled the next evolution of Alexa, highlighting how its advanced AI will enhance and drive the company's most popular products.

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