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Some 65% of organisations in Singapore saw at least six security incidents, which was the highest amongst the 11 markets surveyed in a study commissioned by Infoblox that polled 100 respondents in the country. Globally, 46% of organisations encountered at least six security incidents. Conducted by CyberRisk Alliance’s Business Intelligence Unit, the survey had a total of 1,100 respondents from markets that also included Australia, Germany, the US, and UK....

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) and Association of Banks in Singapore (ABS) said in a statement Wednesday that the additional measures aimed to strengthen the security of digital banking, in light of the recent scams targeting bank customers. The SMS-phishing scams involving at least 469 customers of OCBC Bank and resulted in losses of more than SG$8.5 million, with S$2.7 million alone lost over the recent three-day Christmas weekend....

Last year I spoke with the co-founder of Blendid, Vipin Jain, about the moment contactless service is having since the onset of the pandemic and the business proposition a company like Blendid can offer potential partners. “From the operator’s perspective, the benefits of deploying autonomous robotic kiosks such as Blendid are all tightly tied to supporting their business,” said Jain. “Automated robotic food platforms provide cost-effective and efficient fresh food options, opening the door for 24/7 operation with very minimal downtime to quickly restock fresh ingredients....

The partnership will see both telcos enter into an equity share agreement, which will entail Deutsche Telekom acquiring around 45 million T-Mobile US shares from SoftBank in exchange for issuing 225 million new Deutsche Telekom shares to SoftBank. In a subsequent step, Deutsche Telekom will also exercise call options to acquire an additional 20 million T-Mobile US shares from SoftBank by re-investing $2.4 billion of expected disposal proceeds from the announced sale of T-Mobile Netherlands....

For a high-quality set of headphones like these Sony headphones, you would typically pay anywhere from $150-$200. While these typically retail for $150, they are currently available for just $68. With a battery life of 35 hours, you can almost make it through a full work week on a single charge. These wireless headphones connect to a next-generation USB type-C cable when you need to charge them. At $82 off, this deal is too hot to miss out on....

The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said Google effectively prevented device manufacturers, such as Samsung and LG, from customising Android OS. The creator of Android did this by forcing manufacturers to sign an anti-fragmentation agreement, the commission said. Companies that signed this agreement could not use an OS fork – change the Android source code – or develop their own fork OS, KFTC said. The agreements also prevented manufacturers from distributing their own software development kits, the antitrust watchdog said....

Located near Wall Street, the vending machine accepts credit and debit cards before dispensing a box with a unique code inside it for the NFT. Neon, the NFT and digital collection platform behind the effort, closed a $3 million seed round last month. The code on the inside of the box can be redeemed on Neon’s platform without any need for cryptocurrency or a cryptowallet. The vending machine is open 24-hours a day....

Students’ desire to code is motivated by their aspiration for better jobs. In the UK, knowing how to code allows for 60% better job opportunities and 45% higher salaries, according to the survey of 1,000 students. SEE: Developer jobs and programming languages: What’s hot and what’s next “It’s encouraging that students across the UK see coding and data analytics skills as being important to their future career success,” says Kathy Schneider, chief marketing officer at KX....

According to Microsoft, the number of Windows users is increasing, but so is the amount of time they spend on their Windows computers. Therefore, the demand for Windows professionals won’t go away any time soon, so it should be a stable career path for quite some time to come. If it’s not one you’ve thought about pursuing due to a lack of tech training, there’s no reason to let that hold you back anymore....

Recent supply chain attacks in its analysis include those through SolarWinds Orion software, CDN provider Mimecast, developer tool Codecov, and enterprise IT management firm Kaseya. ENISA focuses on Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) supply chain attacks and notes that while the code, exploits and malware was not considered “advanced”, the planning, staging, and execution were complex tasks. It notes 11 of the supply chain attacks were conducted by known APT groups....

In a surprising turn of events, one survey shows that teachers are actually using it more than students. Also: How does ChatGPT work? A study by the Walton Family Foundation found that within only two months of introduction, 51% of 1,000 K-12 teachers reported having used ChatGPT, with 40% using it at least once a week. Only a third of students reported having used ChatGPT for school. The teaching profession involves creative thinking on an everyday basis....

Trials users paid AU$85 each month for 500GB, but it has now upped the quota to 1TB while keeping the price at AU$85. It is offering business and home plans with the same cap, for the same price. Telstra said it is seeing an average download speed of 378Mbps during the peak evening hours of 7pm to 11pm, with the range of speeds during that time sitting between 50Mbps to 600Mbps....

Targeted to be operational in the second quarter of 2024, the new site will have an initial output of 10,000 units per year, with the Megapacks set to be distributed worldwide. In a tweet on the Shanghai factory, Tesla’s co-founder and CEO Elon Musk said the new site would supplement output of its Megapack plant in California. Also: Top Tesla EVs compared Construction of the factory is slated to begin in the third quarter this year, according to local media reports....

Now that remote work has gained worldwide acceptance, more folks are choosing to work from abroad, and learning local languages will make that transition easier. So whether that’s a possibility for you, or you have other reasons for wanting to become multilingual, we’ve rounded up excellent language training bargains and more that may help. Then all that’s left is to pack up your travel drone and take off! Want to save even more this Labor Day?...

Kettle grills are what you picture when you think of Weber models or what you usually see when flipping through old family photos of your grandpa grilling burgers at the family Fourth of July cookout. They have the perfect design for cooking things like burgers, hotdogs, chicken breasts, fish, and even veggies. Barrel-style charcoal grills are more likely to be seen at BBQ cook-offs, restaurants, and the homes of serious grillmasters....

Also, unlike smartphones and tablets, e-readers are fitted with e-ink displays to look and even feel like paper. They’re glare-free and suited to both indoor and outdoor reading. E-ink displays even feature a subtle backlight, which means you can read in bed without needing a light on. Combine this with a battery life measured in weeks, and you have the perfect device to replace your big, heavy books. More: The best tablets for reading The best booklights The best book subscription services The Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition is a top-notch e-reader....

Tablets run the gamut in terms of all the things they can do (and all the prices they show up at), so even if you’re looking for a tablet for taking notes, it’s important to consider what else you might want to use your tablet for. Some students choose to get a tablet for school in place of a laptop, while others might want a tablet for just a few casual things separate from their laptops....

Most people have been spending more money improving their home theater, and with that will come many new remotes. Instead of trying to juggle all these different remotes for different devices, why not program one single remote to control them all? Also: The best TVs Probably the best overall value is found in this universal remote option, making it our top pick. At 7.7 x 1.9 x 1.1 inches and weighing 5....

The good news is you can buffer yourself from future supply chain breakdowns by adding a little modern technology to your toilet. A bidet seat can reduce your reliance on paper products and improve your hygiene routine at the same time. A bidet toilet seat is a drop-in replacement for your existing toilet seat that ties into the water supply for your toilet. The basic concept uses a directed stream of water to clean the desired area of your body without the use of bathroom tissue....

As is often the case with any software update, not every feature makes the announcement page or changelog. These hidden features are some of my personal favorites, regardless of the of the platform, including iOS 15 and iPadOS 15. Below are six hidden features I’ve found so far, with plenty more to come, I’m sure. Put Safari’s address bar back in its place When you open Safari after updating to iOS 15, the first thing you’ll probably notice is that the address bar is now at the bottom of your screen....