Adam is a writer at Tech.co and has worked as a tech writer, blogger and copy editor for more than a decade. He was a Forbes Contributor on the publishing industry, for which he was named a Digital Book World 2018 award finalist. His work has appeared in publications including Popular Mechanics and IDG Connect, and his art history book on 1970s sci-fi, 'Worlds Beyond Time,' is out from Abrams Books in July 2023. In the meantime, he's hunting down the latest news on VPNs, POS systems, and the future of tech.
Microsoft Drops Twitter From Ad Platform, Musk Threatens Lawsuit
Smart Campaigns users can't create tweets or view past engagement, pushing more advertisers away from Twitter.
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5 Precautions You Need to Take When Using ChatGPT
Plagiarism, copyright violations, and bad math: You need to check for them, because ChatGPT won't.
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AI Can Probably Guess Your Password Within Seconds
AI tool PassGAN needs less than 6 minutes to crack any kind of 7-character password.
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MSI Ransomware Attackers Demand $4 Million for Stolen Data
Many details are not yet clear about the hack, but the presumed hackers claim to have stolen source code.
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Mullvad VPN’s New Browser Wants to Keep Your Data Private
The new browser has private mode enabled by default, and will block third-party trackers and cookies.
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Western Digital Suffers Network Security Breach
It's unclear how much data the hacker accessed, or how the bad actor breached the data storage company's services.
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Germany Might Block ChatGPT Over Data Security Concerns
Italy officially blocked ChatGPT last Friday, saying the program potentially violated EU data protection rules.
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The Next Industry AI Is Taking Over? Phishing Emails
AI chatbots like ChatGPT can improve spelling while creating longer and better phishing emails.
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The FDIC Plans to Auction Off Silicon Valley Bank
The bank failed on March 10, and the FDIC couldn't find a buyer for it last week. Now, auctions are the next step.
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Report: Disney Could Cut 4,000 Jobs Next Month
Disney has reportedly directed its managers to plan out budget cuts and put together lists of employees to be laid off.
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Amazon Will Lay Off 9,000 More Employees
The cuts impact four divisions of the ecommerce company: Amazon Web Services, advertising, Twitch, and human resources.Â
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Fleet Insurance AI Company Fairmatic Raises $46 Million
Keeping drivers safe is a top-three concern for any fleet. Will AI risk profiles help your business?
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The US Government Threatens to Ban TikTok If It Won’t Be Sold
The new order comes from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States, which pushed for the same ban under Trump.
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Microsoft Office’s New ‘Copilot’ AI Tool Can Create PowerPoints
The tool draws on large language models, pairing them with the personal user data available within Office apps.
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New Data-Stealing Malware Detected on DrayTek VPN Business Routers
You don't want to be compromised, and if your business uses DrayTek Vigor router models 2960 and 3900, you may be at risk.
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Senators Are Launching a Bill to Let the US Ban TikTok
Can TikTok be trusted? Without strong evidence, the proposed TikTok ban may face First Amendment challenges.
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Now Even Phones Block Background Noise in Google Meet Calls
Google's expanded noise cancellation tool is coming to phones but won't affect audio capture from screen sharing.
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Samsara vs Motive – Price and Features Comparison 2023
Motive has great features, but Samsara has more. Here's how the two brands compare on cost, functions, and 24/7 support.
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Best Hospitality Accounting Software 2023: Hotels & More
QuickBooks is the best hospitality accounting software, due to features, price, and support, but it's not the only choice.
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What Is Payroll Software & Does Your Business Need It?
Payroll software automates the process of paying employees, from paychecks and taxes to benefits and more.
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How to Use QuickBooks Online: Step-By-Step Guide
Our complete guide to QuickBooks Online covers setup, common processes, and all the best accounting tips.