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What are the best home security systems and do they require Wi-Fi?

Protect your home from ghosts and ghouls this Halloween. ZDNET found the best home security systems that come with a video doorbell, smart lock, and window sensors.

January 19, 2023 by Charlie Osborne in Home Security

Alibaba names new CTO, while CEO steps in as interim cloud head

Chinese tech giant appoints Wu Zeming as its CTO, replacing Li Cheng, while CEO and chairman Daniel Zhang adds acting president of Alibaba's cloud business to his portfolio, in a series of top management changes that the company says is an annual routine.

December 29, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Cloud

Are these $1600 smart ceiling fans worth the money?

When my 10-year-old Big Ass Fan died, the company replaced it for free. Sure, you can get basic IoT ceiling fan integration for a lot less, but not with support like that.

December 27, 2022 by Jason Perlow in Home & Office

Singapore wants all critical infrastructures to be ready for cyber threats

That requires a strong focus on operational technology security, since generic cyber hygiene practices will not address risks specific to each of these critical sectors.

December 13, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

Singapore, China renew smart city collaboration with digital economy initiatives

Both countries will embark on 14 new projects spanning e-commerce, cross-border data exchange, fintech, and green tech as the Singapore-China Smart City Initiative kicks off its third year of implementation.

November 25, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Smart Cities

Singapore, Germany to mutually recognise IoT cybersecurity labels

The two countries have signed an agreement to recognise their respective security rating mechanism for a range of consumer products, including smart televisions, smart speakers, health trackers, and home automation hubs.

October 20, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

Canonical releases Ubuntu 22.10 Kinetic Kudu

If you want a bleeding-edge take on Linux, the brand-new Ubuntu 22.10 is for you.

October 20, 2022 by Steven Vaughan-Nichols in Linux

Singapore wants citizens to arm up, take accountability for personal cyber hygiene

Country's government says Individuals have "a responsibility" to adopt good cybersecurity practices and safeguard devices they use, which risk weakening whole networks if compromised.

October 19, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

Government officials, including Russia, call for dialogue in combating cybersecurity threats

Need for multilateral cooperation and open communications is the shared message amongst senior government officials from across the globe, including Russia and the United States, who have gathered in Singapore to discuss strategies in cyberdefence.

October 19, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Security

Airline backtracks on AirTag ban in checked luggage

Tracking your checked luggage with an AirTag is OK, says Lufthansa.

October 14, 2022 by Liam Tung in Internet of Things

StarHub links up patients, doctors with Fitbit data

Singapore telco introduces a mobile service that lets users share access to their Fitbit data and enable a network of caregivers, including family doctors and healthcare institutions, to support their healthcare management.

October 14, 2022 by Eileen Yu in Big Data

Microsoft readies Kubernetes public preview for Windows, IoT devices

Microsoft's 'Project Haven' work is moving ahead, making container-based app development and management an increasingly important piece of Microsoft's evolving Azure cloud picture.

October 13, 2022 by Mary Jo Foley in Cloud