What do you have to lose? Plenty, including priceless digital photos and irreplaceable work files. Follow our step-by-step guide to protect yourself from data-related catastrophes….
China Raises Tariffs on US Imports To 125%
China responded to President Trump’s tariffs on Friday, raising its own tariffs on American goods to 125%, from 84%. The New York Times: The announcement by China’s State Council came after Trump administration officials clarified on Thursday that Chin……
Ransomware crims hammering UK more than ever as British techies complain the board just doesn’t get it
Issues at the very top continue to worsen
The UK government’s latest annual data breach survey shows the number of ransomware attacks on the isles is on the increase – and many techies are forced to constantly informally request company directors for d……
Brush Up on Your Trade Craft With This Tiny FM Bug
Would-be spooks and spies, take note: this one-transistor FM transmitter is a circuit you might want to keep in mind for your bugging needs. True, field agents aren’t likely to …read more
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Google’s AI Overviews will decimate your business – here’s what you need to do
If your business depends on online traffic, AI is a bigger threat than you think. Here’s what to know – and what to do next….
Users hated a new app – maybe so much they filed a fake support call
Sysadmin sent on road trip that required a lot of time doing nothing
On Call Some working weeks are full of achievements, and others miserably unproductive. Here at The Register, we always make sure that if nothing else we produce a fresh instalment of……
FDA Plans To Phase Out Animal Testing Requirements
The Food and Drug Administration says it would begin phasing out animal testing requirements for antibody therapies and other drugs and move toward AI-based models and other tools it deems “human-relevant.” Axios: The FDA said it would launch a pilot p……
VMware opens beta for an upgrade to its midrange vSphere Foundation bundle
A new alternative for those pondering what to do when vSphere 7.x goes end of life in October
VMware has revealed another big upgrade is on the way, this time for its vSphere Foundation suite.……
AI Models Still Struggle To Debug Software, Microsoft Study Shows
Some of the best AI models today still struggle to resolve software bugs that wouldn’t trip up experienced devs. TechCrunch: A new study from Microsoft Research, Microsoft’s R&D division, reveals that models, including Anthropic’s Claude 3.7 Sonnet……
The sound of Windows 95 about to disappoint you added to Library of Congress significant sound archive
Along with Celine Dion and Elton John – plus some good music too
The Brian-Eno-composed sound played by Windows 95 when booted has been added to the US Library of Congress’s list of nationally significant recordings.……