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IoT devices can undermine your security. Here are four ways to boost your defenses

IoT is an increasingly common part of critical networks and cyber attackers know it. Here's how to avoid becoming a victim of their tactics.

November 2, 2022 by Danny Palmer in Security

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

Singapore identifies AI, IoT as emerging key skillsets, with infrastructure support set for displacement

5G, cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and Internet of Things are amongst industry trends that Singapore believes will drive demand for skillsets over the next three to five years, while roles in infrastructure and operations are at risk of displacement and require reskilling.

October 13, 2022 by Eileen Yu in AI & Robotics

The 12 best Echo speakers: How do Amazon's Alexa devices compare?

The Echo Studio is ZDNET's top choice in terms of sound projection and quality. But if you're curious about how it compares to all the other Amazon Echo speakers available, we've pitted it against 11 other Alexa devices from Amazon.

October 10, 2022 by David Gewirtz in Speakers

Everything Amazon just announced and how to buy it all

Here's a brief recap of everything Amazon just announced, including a new Kindle Scribe, new Ring cameras, and a new Halo device that watches you sleep.

September 28, 2022 by Jason Cipriani in Smart Home

Blink has a new floodlight camera and Blink Mini Pan-Tilt mount

Amazon-owned Blink announces a pair of new products, including the Blink Wired Floodlight Camera -- a first for the company.

September 28, 2022 by Jason Cipriani in Home Security