Post-quantum cryptography (PQC) roadmaps tend to focus primarily on upgrading servers and public key infrastructure (PKI), but under the radar, the need remains to protect endpoints at the edge, particularly at sites that handle sensitive data.A new quantum-resistant data diode developed by startup Forward Edge-AI promises to protect operational technology (OT) endpoints from quantum attacks. Called Isidore Quantum, the small hardware device ensures sensitive data can flow only one way out of critical systems, so nothing can be sent back in, and it encrypts that data with standards-based algorithms designed to withstand decryption by future quantum computers. It was co‑developed…
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For years, I used a gas generator as backup power during outages, whether they were expected or unexpected blackouts. I recently replaced the gas generator with a battery-powered one. While both serve the same purpose, the battery-powered generator proved to be a true upgrade. Once I plugged it in and started using it, I never looked back at the gas generator. Charging it is much easier Unlike a gas generator, a battery-powered one runs on stored charge. Like other devices with rechargeable batteries, such as phones or laptops, it charges by plugging into a standard outlet. Credit: Bertel King / How-To…
The Rise of MCPs in the Enterprise The Model Context Protocol (MCP) is quickly becoming a practical way to push LLMs from “chat” into real work. By providing structured access to applications, APIs, and data, MCP enables prompt-driven AI agents that can retrieve information, take action, and automate end-to-end business workflows across the enterprise. This is already showing up in production through horizontal assistants and custom vertical agents. like Microsoft Copilot, ServiceNow, Zendesk bots, and Salesforce Agentforce, with custom and vertical agents moving fast behind them. This echoes the recent Gartner “Market Guide for Guardian Agents” report, where analysts note…
Individual bank account bonuses and rewards programs come and go. But it’s basically a given that dozens of online banks (and brick-and-mortar banks and credit unions) offer enticements to new and longtime account holders at any given time. The same is true for opportunities to earn high yields (high-interest payouts) and generous rewards on other account types: high-yield savings accounts, money market accounts, and CDs. If you’re in the market for a new bank account or expect to be soon, this is all good news. The hardest part is finding the best rewards checking accounts, but I’ve done the hard…
Wikipedia plays a cornerstone role in influencing online visibility. But what about Grokipedia, the new AI-generated wiki on the block?Is Grokipedia a serious competitor to Wikipedia, or just a doomed exercise in billionaire hubris? Does Grok bring new value to the table, or just rehash the same old content? Does Grokipedia influence AI search in a similar way to Wikipedia?To find out, we used data from Ahrefs Site Explorer and Brand Radar to compare crucial metrics: page count, traffic, AI citations, page length, semantic similarity, and much more.Competitor analysis on any domainUse Site Explorer to analyze key performance metrics for virtually any…
I’ve been a Kindle reader for years. I even tweaked a bunch of settings to make my Kindle feel more like paper, and it worked great for store-bought books. But the more I leaned into reading DRM-free EPUBs and personal PDFs, the more I ran into its limitations. The books were scattered across devices, stuck in formats Kindle doesn’t support, and syncing anything outside Amazon’s ecosystem felt like a chore. That’s when I found Kavita, an open-source, self-hosted book library that gave me a reading setup I’ve come to enjoy using more than my Kindle. The setup is a bit…
Microsoft’s Defender deployment tool for Windows helps administrators manage device onboarding at scale with updated progress visibility and additional controls. Simplified deployment with added administrative controls The tool adapts to the operating system and supports endpoint security across a broad range of Windows devices. It eliminates the need for separate onboarding files for modern and legacy systems by embedding the onboarding package and related information into a downloadable .exe file that can be run to onboard devices. The updated experience is designed to make onboarding more predictable and transparent. It introduces administrative controls that limit risk if onboarding packages are…
Google Research has introduced two new research papers, Titans and MIRAS, aimed at addressing a growing limitation in modern AI systems: handling very long stretches of information without slowing down or losing important context. Together, Titans and MIRAS, focus on giving models a structured way to retain what matters over time, allowing them to follow extended documents, conversations, or data streams with greater continuity. The Titans Architecture Titans is model family that uses a Long-Term Memory module that actively learns as it processes data using a “surprise metric.” The surprise metric is an internal error flag, a mathematical way of…
Android Device Policy helps your IT admin keep your organization’s data secure. Your admin can use the app to manage security policies and settings. Use the Android Enterprise demo (android.com/enterprise/demo) to generate a demo code. Android Device Policy offers:• Easy enrollment• Access to managed Google Play• Access to email and work resources Developers, use the Android Management API (g.co/dev/androidmanagement) to manage devices with Android Device Policy. Permissions Notice• Camera: optionally used to scan QR codes for enterprise enrollment• Contacts: used to add your work account to the device, required for access to managed Google Play• Phone: used for device registration,…
Cloud Imperium Games (CIG), the game company behind Star Citizen and Squadron 42, says attackers breached systems containing some users’ personal information in January. The California-based publisher and video game developer was founded in 2012 by game developer Chris Roberts (of Wing Commander fame), and it operates five game studios with a crew of over 700 employees. In 2012, it announced the multiplayer space-simulation game Star Citizen. However, despite a Kickstarter campaign that raised over $2 million from backers, the game has still not exited its “early access” phase 14 years later. This week, in a somewhat hidden notice published…