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The reveals come in the wake of a White House meeting on cybersecurity, which was attended by influential tech leaders including Apple CEO Tim Cook, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Here’s a quick breakdown of what each company promised, and how it might help shore up the US’s admittedly shaky online practices. Microsoft: $150 Million in Government Aid Microsoft will immediately be offering the equivalent of $150 million in technical services towards helping federal, state, and local government agencies with upgrading their security protections....

The social media platform has already reinstated two high profile accounts in that of Donald Trump and Kanye West, but now it seems that the floodgates could be about to open. With many Twitter suspensions in place for racist and homophobic behavior, as well as Covid and political misinformation, the move is likely to be controversial. Twitter Puts Down the Welcome Mat for Banned Users In a tweet on Thursday, Musk told followers that he would be offering an amnesty to those who had had their Twitter accounts banned under the site’s previous ownership....

The customer decision making process begins when the customer realizes there is a problem to be solved or a need to be satisfied. The problem actually refers to a withdrawal state – the lack of something or discomfort. At this stage, the client understands that he must purchase something in order to return to an initial state of comfort. After recognizing this need, the customer then starts to search for how to be satisfied – that is, what are the existing options to solve the problem....

Their main focus is the prevention and mitigation of attacks on US energy delivery systems. Cyberattacks from state actors have been making headlines lately, and this announcement looks like one way the US government is responding. What does $12 Million buy? The funds will come from DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), and go towards a range of different projects from the six teams. Here’s a quick look at how the funding is being split up:...

What is a Venture Capital Fund?There are many different types of VC funds out there. They all boil down to a group of professionals investing money in startups in exchange for equity stakes in those startups. Our fund’s money comes from a group of investors & institutions who have agreed to let us invest the money on their behalf for 10 years. If we make a profit on the money invested, we get to split the profit with our investors 80/20....

Created by JibJab, the digital entertainment studio responsible for creating personalized content, Hello Santa is just another way through which to put some smiles on people’s face this Christmas season. the company is also known for its Elf Fun Factory, which allows Web users to place pictures of their friends and family on dancing, singing elves. Available on the Web and as an iOS application, Hello Santa allows parents to pay for scheduled live calls with or personal, pre-recorded video messages from Santa Claus directly from the North Pole (for the skeptics out there: maybe from some studio somewhere)....

Packed into a very nice, elegant, and easy-to-use UI, Australia Mobile & App Awards 2014 finalist Views on Top provides panoramic views from famous lookouts and tourist attractions such as the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which is the world’s tallest building, or the world’s tallest tower, the Tokyo Skytree. But that’s really just the start. Besides great photos, the app also gives relevant information about the attraction and locates it for you on Apple Maps....

The contractor proceeded to monitor employee’s Facebook and Twitter accounts for any sort of activism. A technology known as LM Wisdom would analyze information from these social media platforms and report any activity that “has the power to incite organized movements, riots and way political outcomes.” Any information was forwarded to Walmart headquarters and then to the FBI. Kris Russell, a risk program senior manager, explained that the program went so far as to track the location and movements of certain participants....

The problem is, we’re at the stage of our careers where we don’t have a lot of expendable income that can be allocated towards charity. So, in response, we seek alternative methods to support causes we feel are important. Look no further than Kickstarter, Indiegogo, and GoFundMe if you need proof of that. These alternative platforms have, in turn, grabbed the attention of entrepreneurs who recognize the market vertical isn’t shrinking anytime soon....

No One-Size-Fits-All Solution What works for one small business might not work for yours. A BYOD program can cover many different areas and a variety of devices. What your program addresses largely depends on the type of business you have, your overall business goals, the expertise of your IT department, available resources, and any number of other factors. It can become a complicated endeavor, but don’t feel like you need to follow every step of a pattern set by other companies....

While the world enjoys a collective sigh of relief, the tech industry is likely having a more complicated reaction to the transition, as the incoming administration could have a big impact on how business is done. The last four years have been nothing if not chaotic for the tech industry under the Trump administration, but these companies have notably enjoyed being quite unregulated, as is tradition under a Republican president....

When it comes to consumer technology, Samsung is often at the head of the pack. Innovations like wireless charging, foldable screens, and unbelievable cameras always hit the Korean company’s devices first, which means the Unpacked event is a trendsetter as well as a product launching showcase. Now, in 2021, Samsung appears poised to update a gaggle of its more popular products, so all eyes will be on Unpacked. Here are some of the products you can expect to see at the 2021 event....

Wholeshare is a group-purchasing platform that aggregates orders from people within a community into one group order. By shopping together as a group, Wholeshare users are able to skip the grocery store and buy directly from wholesale food suppliers. They allow communities everywhere to access the same selection of healthy products as a natural food chain while 20 to 50 perent on their orders. We talked to Wholshare founder Matt Hatoun, who shared with us the inspiration for the company, his goals for the wholesale healthy food company and where they are headed in future months....

What Type of Freelance Work is Available? The number of freelancers working at home continues to grow, and they are needed in a diverse mixture of industries, ranging from copywriters to insurance inspectors. The beauty of freelance work is that you can choose your hours and capacity, and it is often possible to set your own rate. As an added bonus, these jobs typically compensate at a much higher rate than minimum wage....

The Problem As jobs have dipped, searches from developers looking for positions have risen. Here’s how Indeed landed on their scoop, from their blog: The Reasons There are several possible answers for the phenomenon. Indeed takes a crack at it, with a few unverified statements: However, searches for gaming jobs have remained relatively constant since 2014. Searches for “game developer” have even grown by 50 percent. Our team examined the job market outlook related to the overall gaming industry and found some interesting patterns to signal strong growth for jobs in gaming....

That was my first taste of Apple, and I’ve slowly built up my stable of Apple products for a variety of reasons: One-Stop Shopping In the case of the iMac that I bought myself recently, Apple offers the features of a typical desktop in one piece of equipment. When I bought it, in order to make my online learning experience a smoother one, I picked the iMac not because it was an Apple machine, but because I knew I could get a decent student discount, and I’d be able to effectively open one box, plug it in, and push the on/off button....

Wix is one of the biggest website builders out there (and our top pick for the best quality option overall), so the winners come out of a pool big enough to include 100 thousand websites across 190 countries and 72 languages. Here’s a quick look at the winning website designs, for your viewing and inspiration benefit. We’ve showcased the grand prize winner and our favorites from the other ten finalists in the competition....

This new integration will allow business owners to legally verify their business and build its website from one place — an offering that is currently unavailable elsewhere. Once the partnership takes effect later this year, users of the popular website builder will have access to LegalZoom’s full suite of services. Here’s why you should care about the new integration. Wix Announces Partnership with LegalZoom In Wix’s latest partnership, the website builder has decided to combine forces with LegalZoom, an online company that provides personal legal solutions to small businesses....

Some founders believe that when they reach a certain number of users, i.e. 20,000, they will all find each other and get a value. Although that may be the case, your product still needs to reach those 20,000 people. Unfortunately, that is easier said than done. 3 Common Misconceptions Google didn’t use distribution or marketing, so why should I? My product is good and unique Founders often overestimate their product’s uniqueness and value....

Thus, Trottier and Knudsen set out to develop that physical device: CleverPet is an autonomous pet gaming console that engages your cat or dog using their food or favorite treat. There are three buttons that light up, and when the animal presses a button it releases a small bit of food. The point of the device, according to Trottier, is to walk the fine line between too easy and too hard – it has to be a challenge....