Image: Getty Images The federal government has responded to a report on age verification for online wagering and online pornography, saying it is considering, at least in principle, if the nation’s digital identity system could be extended to help with protecting children from online harms. The House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and… Continue reading Canberra considers its digital ID for use in verifying age before accessing porn
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Edge computing is coming, and businesses aren’t ready
Almost three-quarters (72%) of IT leaders are already using edge computing to provide innovative services, according to Intel. Klaus Vedfelt / Getty Images From ultra-connected autonomous cars to low-latency AR, VR and gaming: to remain competitive in the digital age, businesses will have little choice but to fully embrace the new opportunities that come… Continue reading Edge computing is coming, and businesses aren’t ready
Russian dark web marketplace Hydra cryptocurrency transactions reached $1.37bn in 2020
An investigation into the Hydra marketplace has revealed surging transaction volumes and a thriving — albeit illicit — cryptocurrency ecosystem. On Tuesday, Flashpoint and Chainalysis jointly released a report into Hydra, a marketplace in the dark web. At its inception in 2015, Hydra was well-known for the sale of narcotics, but as time has gone… Continue reading Russian dark web marketplace Hydra cryptocurrency transactions reached $1.37bn in 2020
Phones we love: ZDNet writers actually use these devices
Curious about the favorite devices and phone buying habits of ZDNet’s tech reporters, mobile business editors, and gadget freaks? Read on. On the other hand, if you want our expert recommendations on the latest and greatest phones, we have you covered elsewhere. The fact is, of the 22 ZDNet contributors we talked to, barely half… Continue reading Phones we love: ZDNet writers actually use these devices
The new business operating model in the next normal
A decentralized company that is globally and intelligently connected, one whose employees can work from anywhere, whose customers and partners can succeed from anywhere, and whose definition of success includes all its stakeholders, is a boundless company. A boundless company means boundless access to talent, boundless inclusivity and equality, a boundless platform for innovation, boundless… Continue reading The new business operating model in the next normal
LG’s exit from smartphone business means discounts and deals
LG Electronics is leaving the smartphone market and plans to complete its exit by July 31. The deals are only going to intensify as that date approaches. The smartphone exit by LG is no different than when an automaker discontinues a model. You can get a fine car with deep discounts. For LG, the decision… Continue reading LG’s exit from smartphone business means discounts and deals
LG is ending its smartphone business
LG Electronics said on Monday that it will be closing its loss-making mobile business unit. The decision was approved by the board on the same day. The exit is expected to be completed by July 31. LG’s current phone inventory will continue to be available for sales. The company will also continue to manufacture mobile… Continue reading LG is ending its smartphone business
The Free Software Foundation’s leadership crisis worsens
According to some defenders of the Free Software Foundation (FSF) board’s decision to put founder Richard M. Stallman (RMS) back on its board, the people demanding that RMS be removed are an ambush mob of open-source and corporate outsiders and social justice warriors. Those arguments don’t stand up well in the cold light of facts… Continue reading The Free Software Foundation’s leadership crisis worsens
Linux Foundation and OpenTreatments Foundation team up to fight rare genetic diseases
About a decade ago, I lost my lovely, barely teenage niece Sarah to a rare childhood brain cancer. When I first found out, I’d assumed there was surely some treatment that would give her a chance. There wasn’t then, and there isn’t now. It’s still a death sentence. Open Source She’s far from alone. Many… Continue reading Linux Foundation and OpenTreatments Foundation team up to fight rare genetic diseases
Battery backup vs standby generators: Keep your power on during the next outage
There is much to consider when choosing which kind of backup power you need during a power outage or when you use off-grid backup power. To determine if a backup power generator system, uninterruptible power supply, or a battery is right for your home, you need to know the pros and cons of emergency generators… Continue reading Battery backup vs standby generators: Keep your power on during the next outage