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Has Apple invented one ring to rule them all?

10-08-2022 17:46

What does a company that's already created excellent accessibility solutions and is preparing to introduce a mixed-reality device do when it comes to gesture controls? Make a smart ring to control the experience, apparently.Apple has invented one ring to rule them all
We think we know Apple will soon introduce its first take on mixed-reality glasses. It has been developing the UI components toward such a launch for years. We don’t really know when they will appear.To read this article in

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Microsoft urges Windows users to run patch for DogWalk zero-day exploit

10-08-2022 16:37

Microsoft has confirmed that a high-severity, zero-day security vulnerability is actively being exploited by threat actors and is advising all Windows and Windows Server users to apply its latest monthly Patch Tuesday update as soon as possible.The vulnerability, known as CVE-2022-34713 or DogWalk, allows attackers to exploit a weakness in the Windows Microsoft Support Diagnostic Tool (MSDT). By using social engineering or phishing, attackers can trick users into visiting a fake website or open

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Companies move to drop college degree requirements for new hires, focus on skills

10-08-2022 12:04

At Google, a four-year degree is not required for almost any role at the company — and a computer science degree isn't required for most software engineering or product manager positions. “Our focus is on demonstrated skills and experience, and this can come through degrees or it can come through relevant experience,” said Tom Dewaele, Google’s vice president of People Experience.Similarly, Bank of America has refocused its hiring efforts on a skills-based approach.

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7 Gboard settings that'll supercharge your Android typing

10-08-2022 12:00

If there's one place where saved seconds can seriously add up, it's in your smartphone's on-screen keyboard.This doesn't get nearly enough attention among average tech-totin' animals, but Android has an awesome advantage over that (cough, cough) other mobile platform when it comes to text input. All it takes is two minutes of trying to type text on an iDevice to see just how much of a good thing we've got goin' (and to make yourself want to gouge your eyes out with the nearest overpriced Apple

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