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Portnox tops one million devices as bookings jump 52%
Rising demand for access-security tools lifted bookings 52% in the second quarter as the company crossed one million managed devices.

A pair of $40 open-ear buds solved my headaches
These $40 open-ear buds are my new favoritesView on Amazon I own multiple pairs of earbuds and headphones. I want different things based on where I am. At the office, I need to drown out the noise around me. But at home? Hearing UPS ringing my doorbell is vital. (Gotta be...

A hotel leaked my data to hackers. You could be next
I was on vacation when I got the ping. It was an email that started: “We are writing to inform you that our hotel management system has been subject to unauthorized access.” I actually couldn’t even read it at first—the text was in the hotel’s native language. Turns out, hackers had...

Alibaba's Apple tie-up adds fuel to China's hottest ETF: Chart of the Day

Exclusive-US, China to hold AI talks in September, sources say

Google parent Alphabet to report Q2 earnings in latest test of AI trade

How a former Blue Peter presenter stunned America's Got Talent judges
Joel M made the judges' personal items disappear on the latest series of America's Got Talent.

PPS loses CFO/COO
The Chief Operating Officer of mutual life insurance company PPS snapped up by TOWER.

Ex-Villa striker Duran joins seventh club aged 22
Former Aston Villa striker Jhon Duran joins Benfica on a season-long loan from Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr.

Why was Hamilton penalised but not Leclerc? - F1 Q&A
BBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the Hungarian Grand Prix.

Bournemouth midfielder Scott rejects new contract
Bournemouth midfielder Alex Scott rejects a new contract amid growing Premier League interest in the England international.

Microsoft fixes the Windows 11 bug slowing down some Dell PCs
Over the weekend, Microsoft released an unscheduled Windows 11 update, identified as KB5121767 for users on versions 24H2 and 25H2. The patch is intended to resolve an issue that’s occurring on a limited number of devices following the latest Windows updates. Microsoft highlights this in the official release notes. The issue...

Jupiter One CEO: Bank industry should measure AI risk by exposure, not access
Banks could be left exposed as AI tools magnify hidden weaknesses in complex systems, Jupiter One's Chief Executive Officer has warned.

Can’t get a Steam Machine? Buy a $300 mini PC instead
Welcome to Boost Mode, my weekly PCWorld newsletter focused on PC gaming, enthusiast hardware, and other geeky stuff centered around your desk and desktop. Fortuitously, my Steam Machine just came in last week, giving me the perfect topic for this inaugural column. I spent my own money to buy it…...

Lost in transcription? This AI-powered tool saves hours of meeting admin
While laptops are great for running presentations, many business executives still prefer the tactile feel of handwriting during fast-paced client meetings.

Dell 14S review: Nearly 36 hours of battery life comes with compromises
At a glanceExpert's Rating Pros Class-leading battery life Slick build Colorful and accurate display Good port selection Cons Dismal 3D performance Display isn’t very bright So-so performance for the money Our Verdict The Dell 14S isn’t a very exciting laptop, and it leaves a lot of performance on the table by opting for Intel Graphics in most configurations, but it’s...

The country that doesn't play football ... yet
Nauru is the only nation to have never played an official international football match and hardly anyone there plays the game. Is that about to change?