Monday, July 25, 2022

US Energy Department to Loan $2.5B for GM Battery Factories, Report Says - CNET

Manufacturing will focus on lithium-ion batteries, which are used in electric and hybrid cars.

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Discover Credit Cards for 2022 - CNET

Discover offers compelling cash-back incentives across a broad portfolio of cards.

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Microsoft has released a number of interactive guides and experiences in an attempt to help reassure users about moving to Windows 11.

It's no surprise that the tech giant is hitting the gas pedal when it comes to encouraging customers to make the switch, Windows 11 adoption is currently still pretty low compared to past iterations of the operating system.

The lack of adoption could simply come down to the relatively high specifications that Windows 11 demands from users, which are simply too great for many business PCs and laptops.

How do the simulations work?

The company has launched four "guided simulations" in total to help explain how different Windows 11 features work.

Featuring imaginary IT workers Megan and Allan at the firm Contoso, the first simulation provides a brief introduction to new Windows 11 features, including the updated search function and collaboration features.

The second simulation covers how to deploy a cloud printer using Universal Print.

The process of upgrading from Windows 10 to Windows 11 is covered in the third simulation, with imaginary worker Allan updating his business's network using cloud management tools such as Windows Update for Business deployment service and Microsoft Endpoint Manager.

The final simulation walks users through deploying a new device with Windows 11 using Autopilot, which allows admins to configure devices from a cloud console and have their supplier ship Windows devices directly to employees.

All the simulations are currently available, and you can read more about what's on offer by heading here.

  • Need better specs to run Windows 11? Check out our guide to the best workstations around 


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Don't Bother Leaving Home. Enjoy a Drink (Responsibly) and Get Alcohol Delivered - CNET

Order in or stock up with the best on-demand booze delivery services for 2022.

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US operator T-Mobile has promised to pay out $350 million to fund claims, legal fees, and administration costs following 2021's gargantuan data breach.

The company also said in an SEC filing that it would fork out $150 million on “data security and related technology” over the next two years.

However, T-Mobile maintained that the settlement "contains no admission of liability, wrongdoing, or responsibility by any of the defendants".

What actually happened?

T-Mobile claims that the breach impacted 76.6 million people and involved the data loss of customers’ first and last names, Social Security numbers, and driver’s license information.

The incident was blamed on a "sophisticated cyberattack" and T-Mobile customer data later appeared for sale on the dark web, according to reporting by Motherboard, which said a hacker obtained the information by breaching the telecom company's servers.

The settlement still needs court approval, which is expected as early as December 2022.

Though the settlement amount for T-Mobile, which reported $58.4 billion in full-year 2021 earnings, is fairly eye-popping, it's still somewhat mid-table in the list of the largest data breach payouts; Equifax paid out $575 million following its widely publicized 2017 incident, while Home Depot paid out $200 million following its 2014 breach.

Recent research from Splunk found that nearly half (49%) of companies suffered a data breach in the last two years.

  • Want to avoid your company making a massive payout? Check out our guide to the best ID theft protection.

Via The Verge



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Sunday, July 24, 2022

Some iOS 16 Features Are Just Annoying. Here's How to Disable Them - CNET

Improve your iOS 16 experience by ditching these four unlovable features.

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Before the Air Force: From Biplanes to Jet Prototypes - CNET

The US Army was flying airplanes for four decades before it gave birth to the Air Force in 1947. We take a look back at those early years.

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The US Air Force at 75: From Early Jets to Stealth Aircraft - CNET

In 1947, the air arm of the US Army broke away to establish the Air Force as a separate branch. Here's a look back at its aircraft of the last seven decades.

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US Air Force Hits 75 Years of Flying the Wild Blue Yonder - CNET

Or is it 115? The roots of today's Air Force stretch back to the biplane era, but the service really got going as we know it at the dawn of jet aircraft.

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Here's What We Know About COVID Vaccine Plans for the Fall - CNET

Vaccine companies are working on boosters that will target BA.5.

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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Save up to $74 on 3D Printers and Accessories During This 1-Day Deal - CNET

These 3D printers allow you to make your ideas a reality right from your own home.

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Make Every Day More Convenient With This 2-Pack of Smart Plugs for $16 (Save 20%) - CNET

Make your home smarter, one outlet at a time. (Or in this case, two!)

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Prime Video: The 51 Best TV Shows to Watch - CNET

Prime Video is home to superhero series like The Boys and Invincible. Here's what else you should check out on the streaming service.

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Warner Bros' panel at San Diego Comic Con took place earlier today (July 23), and, while fans were treated to brand new looks at both Black Adam and Shazam! sequel Shazam! Fury Of The Gods, the panel was light on anything else. 

Reports had rumbled during the week that Henry Cavill was set to make an appearance on the panel to finally offer some clarity in his role as Superman, but there was no sign of the Man of Steel during the show, which stuck rigidly to reveals for Black Adam and the Shazam! sequel. 

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As well as a lack of Superman, the panel also didn't offer any updates on the much-delayed blockbuster, The Flash, or the Aquaman sequel, or the third instalment of Wonder Woman, or the sequel to The Batman, or indeed any scraps of information on Batgirl or the newly-announced Static Shock movie. 

To be fair, The Flash, Aquaman and Batman did make short appearances, but only with the use of old footage in the first trailer for Shazam! Fury Of The Gods, which you can see below: 

The panel's real highlight was the unveiling of the trailer for Shazam! Fury of the Gods, which will be with us in December. 

It was confirmed by star Zachary Levi that the new movie will be set two years after the first film. Fans also got a look at the movie's villains, The Daughter of Atlas, who will be played by Helen Mirren, Lucy Liu and Rachel Zegler. Levi also teased the possibility of a third movie, if the audience is willing, telling fans "If you guys go and see it, I’m sure the bosses will want to make another one.”

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Shazam! then gave way to Black Adam, with Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson and director Jaume Collet-Serra taking to the stage to present a brand new short trailer from the dark new addition to the DC Movie universe.

Speaking about the role, Johnson told the crowd it had been a long journey to get to the movie being greelit. He said (via Deadline): "It has been a long journey filled with passion and grit to push Black Adam along — it has been over 10 years. To be here at Comic-Con, Hall H, representing a DC hero, an anti-hero, is a dream come true. When I started 20 years ago, many moons ago, I would bring movies here and hope people would love it. How can we create something that is fresh and unique… show and create something that’s never been done? My goal is to usher in a new era in the DC universe. What is it like to build out the DC universe with the Justice Society as well,” 

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As well as the new trailer, which you can see below, it was also confirmed that Black Adam will feature Viola Davis, who will bring Amanda Waller, the character she has played in both iterations of Suicide Squad, to the movie.

Later on tonight, Marvel Studios head honcho Kevin Feige, who will be revealing new plans for the Marvel Cinematic Universe. We'll be live-blogging the event, so keep your eyes peeled to TechRadar for full details. 



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Another COVID Wave Is Here: What to Know About BA.5 - CNET

A new, more contagious version of omicron is causing high numbers of COVID cases and a rise in hospitalizations.

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Heat Domes and Surging Grid Demand Threaten US Power Grids with Blackouts

A new report shows a sharp increase in peak electricity demand, leading to blackout concerns in multiple states. Here's how experts say ...