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Unlike regular lights, ring lights cast an even light onto whatever the subject is to reduce shadows in the face, illuminate eyes, and make those selfies flawless. We’ve rounded up the best ring lights available to add some oomph to your online video content, whether you’re looking to get into influencing or just want to look better on Zoom video calls. More: The top phone ring lights, starting from $14The best lights for streaming on Twitch, YouTube, and TikTokWhat is the best vlogging camera, and do you need a flip screen?...

Also: The best gaming CPUs Solid state drives also have slimmer designs than HDDs, making them better suited for both desktop and laptop use, or even installation in game consoles and very thin laptops if you opt for an M.2 model rather than a SATA version. To help you find the right fit for your computer, I’ve rounded up the best SSDs you can buy. I’ve broken down their features as well as their price points to help you decide which is the best choice for your needs as well as your budget....

The installation process only takes a few minutes (I outlined the process at the bottom of this story), after which you’ll have access to new privacy features, a revamped shared sheet, and an improved interface experience overall – such as a smarter back arrow. Also: The Pixel phones may be getting a long overdue feature At a high level, the features highlighted in the Android 14 Beta 1 blog post published today are still developer-focused....

Several bugs struck within the first couple of hours of ownership. Yes, a couple of hours. This is not an in-depth review. It’s a list of things I noticed during my day. Also: The iPhone 13 means the end to cheap screen repairs First, the feature that allows me to unlock the iPhone using my Apple Watch when I’m wearing a mask no longer works. I noticed it had stopped working and, after a bit of digging, I realized it wasn’t activated....

Also: How to loan a Kindle book Customers will be able to get the 16GB Kindle Paperwhite and 32GB Kindle Paperwhite Signature Edition in Denim, Agave Green, or the currently available Black. The 8GB version will still be only offered in black. Also: The best Kindles right now The leather cover is sold in Merlot, Denim, Lavender Haze, and Black at present time. The newest, more compact Kindle is available in both Black and Denim....

Chase and Marriott Bonvoy announced in early June that the welcome bonus for the Marriott Bonvoy Boundless is growing. New Boundless cardholders can earn three Free Night Awards for spending $3,000 within the first three months of having the card. Each night is valued up to 50,000 points. The new welcome bonus expands upon the increased rewards added to the card earlier this year. The rewards cover popular expenses while traveling, such as gas and dining....

Nowhere is the problem of establishing the trustworthiness of a counter-party more acute than in the cryptocurrency market, where even the longest-established companies and technologies jostle with questionable and outright scams. In The Missing Cryptoqueen, Jamie Bartlett tells the story of one of the most outrageous of these scams, OneCoin – an unholy marriage of three scams in one: a Ponzi scheme, a pyramid scheme and a fake cryptocurrency. In its first 15 months, OneCoin’s pyramid base reached one million investors in 175 countries; the €1....

These points came up at a panel at the recent AI Summit, in which participants agreed that AI shouldn’t be considered the default solution to every business situation that arises. (I co-chaired the conference and moderated the panel.) For starters, AI is still a relatively immature technology, said Drew Scarano, a panelist at the session and vice president of global financial services at AntWorks. “We might be too reliant on this technology, forgetting about the humans in the loop and how they play an integral part in complementing artificial intelligence in order to get desired results....

Then, with instantly iconic remarks, President John F. Kennedy upped the ante: “We choose to go to the moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard.” With this bold goal, Kennedy put forward an ambitious vision for America’s leadership in space and sparked a new era of innovation. Sixty years later, a new space race is underway. And this time, more players than ever have set their sights on daring goals – from launching a space tourism sector and colonizing Mars, to taking humans beyond the bounds of the solar system....

Hidden cameras have become such a problem that the BBC, Washington Post and New York Times have all written about it extensively. As a result, 58% of 2,000 Airbnb guests surveyed admitted to being worried their rentals might have them. In fact, spy cameras can be easily installed in hotels, restrooms, and other places, as well, completely without your knowledge. But you won’t have to worry about it anymore if you have a Scout Hidden Camera Detector....

What if their employees continue to adore the working-from-home thing and consider the office entirely redundant? Every time that Apple, Microsoft and Google call their people home, a Covid variant appears. And then the callback is postponed. But the longer working from home is made the norm, the more, perhaps, many will come to see the benefits. The horror of commuting is just one facet of a lifestyle so many have left behind....

But they have limitations. For example, you drop an earbud when you’re outdoors and there’s a chance you’re never seeing it again. Also, keep them in while you’re swimming and you’ll be taking a trip to the Apple Store to buy a new set. And if you don’t have a phone with you (or an Apple Watch), then you’re listening to nothing. You know how hard that is? I’m a broken Generation Xer and I need constant stimulation....

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The two separate campaigns have been detailed by cybersecurity researchers at Cybereason, who’ve attributed the activity to an Iranian hacking group they track as Phosphorus – also known as APT35 and Charming Kitten – along with another Iranian-linked cyber operation, dubbed Moses Staff. The attacks by Phosphorus have a more ’traditional’ approach to cyber espionage, in that they’re designed to steal information and conduct operations that run in the interests of Tehran....

Also: How to take better iPhone photos And given how many iPhones are out there right now, there’s a massive market in accessories – everything from clip-on lenses to grips. But my most used, favorite accessory is something far simpler. It allows me to take much better shots than I could without it. It’s the Ulanzi ST-03 aluminum tripod clamp which allows me to securely attach my iPhone to all sorts of tripods and holders....

This TV comes packed with literally everything you’d want in a future-proof TV. The specs included not only that 4K UHD picture, but it comes with Dolby Vision HDR technology and Quantum Dot Technology. Not only will the picture be bigger and brighter, but it will also deliver over a billion colors with improved accuracy and wider color volume. In addition to this beautiful picture, gamers will also enjoy this model....

According to Microsoft, SolarMarker is a backdoor malware that steals data and credentials from browsers. SEO poisoning is an old-school technique that uses search engines to spread malware. In this case, the attackers are using thousands of PDFs filled with keywords and links that redirect the unwary across multiple sites towards one that installs the malware. SEE: Network security policy (TechRepublic Premium) “The attack works by using PDF documents designed to rank on search results....

The Electric CHANGEdesk raises and lowers smoothly at the touch of a button, so there’s no lifting or cranking or taking anything off your desk before you change positions. It makes alternating between standing and sitting really easy, and this is especially key if you’re new to a standing desk. You’ll want to start with just a half-hour to an hour a day in that case and increase gradually from there....

Called Separation Alerts, what this does is that it can alert you if you leave one of your devices behind by sending a message to other devices that you have with you. This feature is part of the Find My app, so to find it you need to make your way into the app. Once there, tap on Devices at the bottom. Tap into a device and look under Notifications for Notify When Left Behind (note that not all Apple hardware currently supports this feature)....

Jupyter Notebook is an open source web environment for data visualization. The modular software is used to model data in data science, computing, and machine learning. The project supports over 40 programming languages and is used by companies including Microsoft, IBM, and Google, alongside numerous universities. Aqua Security’s Team Nautilus recently discovered malware that has honed in on this popular data tool. While Jupyter Notebook allows users to share their content with trusted contacts, access to the app is secured through account credentials or tokens....