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Top Demanding Professional Skills Shaping Future Careers
Technological advancements demand upskilling in fields like AI, Cyber Security and Data Science to meet evolving job market needs and drive industry transformation.
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Apple Reportedly Working on Sealed-Device Update System for MacBook Units at Apple Stores
Apple is reportedly developing an update system for sealed Mac computers, which could allow the company to ship devices from Apple Stores with the latest macOS version. It could mirror Apple's existing wireless update process for sealed iPhone units in stores, which can remotely power on the phone, install the newest software, and then shut it down...
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WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 to Be the Last Major Software Update for Intel-Powered Macs
Apple's latest macOS Tahoe 26 update is confirmed to be the final macOS version to support Intel-powered Macs. The Intel-based Macs will get security updates for a few more years, but will no longer get any major software updates post macOS 26. Mac computers with Apple's chips will get macOS 27 and beyond starting next year.
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Apple Intelligence Writing Tools Support for Windows Apps Arrives on Parallels Desktop
Apple Intelligence can now be accessed while running Windows applications on a Mac computer using Parallels Desktop. The first wave of Apple Intelligence features started its rollout to US users earlier this week with the iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 software updates, and Parallels has added support for the feature.
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Apple Watch, iPhone and Other Devices Could Have Multiple Security Vulnerabilities, Warns Cert-In
Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and more running on older software could be vulnerable to multiple security flaws, said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday. The cybersecurity agency has called the vulnerabilities ‘high severity’ and urged users to install the latest security updates by the...
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CrowdStrike Update That Caused Global IT Chaos Likely Skipped Quality Checks: Experts
Security experts said CrowdStrike's routine update of its widely used cybersecurity software, which caused clients' computer systems to crash globally on Friday, apparently did not undergo adequate quality checks before it was deployed.
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Microsoft Outage: From ATMs to Flights, Epic IT Crash Leaves Trail of Chaos
CrowdStrike's botched software update will go down as the most spectacular IT failure the world has ever seen, after it crashed countless Microsoft Windows computer systems globally on Friday as for several hours, bankers, doctors, and emergency responders found themselves locked out of programs critical to keeping their operations afloat. Both Mic...
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CrowdStrike Crash Raises Questions About Technological Dependency
Catastrophic computer outages caused by a software update from one company have once again exposed the dangers of global technological dependence on a handful of players, experts warned on Friday.
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CrowdStrike Update That Caused Global Microsoft Outage Likely Skipped Checks: Experts
Security experts said CrowdStrike's routine update of its widely used cybersecurity software, which caused clients' computer systems to crash globally on
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Microsoft Surface Update Policy Extended by Up to Six Years for Some Models
Microsoft Surface update window has been extended by the company. Owners of recent Surface models can expect to see additional software support from the company after Microsoft recently updated its lifecycle policy for Surface computers to add two more years of support for some devices.
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Apple macOS Sonoma Available for Users With Several New Features; Here's How to Download
Apple released the macOS Sonoma to the public as a free software update on Tuesday (September 26). The latest operating system is compatible with these computers —iMac (2019 or later), iMac Pro (2017 or later), MacBook Air (2018 or later), MacBook Pro (2018 or later), Mac Pro (2019 or later), Mac Studio (2022 or later) and Mac Mini (2018 or later...
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Apple to Update Software on iPhone 12s in France to Settle Radiation Dispute
Apple pledged on Friday to update software on iPhone 12s in France to settle a dispute over radiation levels, but concerns in other European countries signalled it may have to take similar action elsewhere. France this week suspended sales of iPhone 12 handsets after tests which it said found breaches of radiation exposure limits.
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iOS 16.6, macOS 13.5 and watchOS 9.6 Rolled Out by Apple With Fixes for Actively Exploited Security Flaws
iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, tvOS 16.6, and watchOS 9.6 are now rolling out to users with fixes for vulnerabilities and security flaws affecting the company's devices running previous versions of its operating systems. Here's why you should update your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac computer, and Apple TV to the latest software updates right ...
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Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns
Daam, a new Android virus that can access sensitive information such as call logs, contacts, history — and even access a device's cameras — is spreading, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team. CERT-In says the Daam Android malware can also "bypass anti-virus programs and deploy ransomware on the targeted devices" and is distr...
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Adobe Introduces New Updates, Remodels Metaverse Design Tools for Apple's M Chips
Adobe has reworked on its software to make them it compatible with Apple computers’ proprietary M series chips. Apple's laptops and desktop are helpful for creative fields like music production, while game developers still depend on power graphics chips from Nvidia.
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Top Demanding Professional Skills Shaping Future Careers
Technological advancements demand upskilling in fields like AI, Cyber Security and Data Science to meet evolving job market needs and drive industry transformation.
-
Apple Reportedly Working on Sealed-Device Update System for MacBook Units at Apple Stores
Apple is reportedly developing an update system for sealed Mac computers, which could allow the company to ship devices from Apple Stores with the latest macOS version. It could mirror Apple's existing wireless update process for sealed iPhone units in stores, which can remotely power on the phone, install the newest software, and then shut it down...
-
WWDC 2025: macOS Tahoe 26 to Be the Last Major Software Update for Intel-Powered Macs
Apple's latest macOS Tahoe 26 update is confirmed to be the final macOS version to support Intel-powered Macs. The Intel-based Macs will get security updates for a few more years, but will no longer get any major software updates post macOS 26. Mac computers with Apple's chips will get macOS 27 and beyond starting next year.
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Apple Intelligence Writing Tools Support for Windows Apps Arrives on Parallels Desktop
Apple Intelligence can now be accessed while running Windows applications on a Mac computer using Parallels Desktop. The first wave of Apple Intelligence features started its rollout to US users earlier this week with the iOS 18.1 and macOS 15.1 software updates, and Parallels has added support for the feature.
-
Apple Watch, iPhone and Other Devices Could Have Multiple Security Vulnerabilities, Warns Cert-In
Apple devices, including the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and more running on older software could be vulnerable to multiple security flaws, said the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday. The cybersecurity agency has called the vulnerabilities ‘high severity’ and urged users to install the latest security updates by the...
-
CrowdStrike Update That Caused Global IT Chaos Likely Skipped Quality Checks: Experts
Security experts said CrowdStrike's routine update of its widely used cybersecurity software, which caused clients' computer systems to crash globally on Friday, apparently did not undergo adequate quality checks before it was deployed.
-
Microsoft Outage: From ATMs to Flights, Epic IT Crash Leaves Trail of Chaos
CrowdStrike's botched software update will go down as the most spectacular IT failure the world has ever seen, after it crashed countless Microsoft Windows computer systems globally on Friday as for several hours, bankers, doctors, and emergency responders found themselves locked out of programs critical to keeping their operations afloat. Both Mic...
-
CrowdStrike Crash Raises Questions About Technological Dependency
Catastrophic computer outages caused by a software update from one company have once again exposed the dangers of global technological dependence on a handful of players, experts warned on Friday.
-
CrowdStrike Update That Caused Global Microsoft Outage Likely Skipped Checks: Experts
Security experts said CrowdStrike's routine update of its widely used cybersecurity software, which caused clients' computer systems to crash globally on
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Microsoft Surface Update Policy Extended by Up to Six Years for Some Models
Microsoft Surface update window has been extended by the company. Owners of recent Surface models can expect to see additional software support from the company after Microsoft recently updated its lifecycle policy for Surface computers to add two more years of support for some devices.
-
Apple macOS Sonoma Available for Users With Several New Features; Here's How to Download
Apple released the macOS Sonoma to the public as a free software update on Tuesday (September 26). The latest operating system is compatible with these computers —iMac (2019 or later), iMac Pro (2017 or later), MacBook Air (2018 or later), MacBook Pro (2018 or later), Mac Pro (2019 or later), Mac Studio (2022 or later) and Mac Mini (2018 or later...
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Apple to Update Software on iPhone 12s in France to Settle Radiation Dispute
Apple pledged on Friday to update software on iPhone 12s in France to settle a dispute over radiation levels, but concerns in other European countries signalled it may have to take similar action elsewhere. France this week suspended sales of iPhone 12 handsets after tests which it said found breaches of radiation exposure limits.
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iOS 16.6, macOS 13.5 and watchOS 9.6 Rolled Out by Apple With Fixes for Actively Exploited Security Flaws
iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, macOS 13.5, tvOS 16.6, and watchOS 9.6 are now rolling out to users with fixes for vulnerabilities and security flaws affecting the company's devices running previous versions of its operating systems. Here's why you should update your iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac computer, and Apple TV to the latest software updates right ...
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Daam Virus That Steals Call Logs, History and Accesses Cameras Spreading on Android Phones, CERT-in Warns
Daam, a new Android virus that can access sensitive information such as call logs, contacts, history — and even access a device's cameras — is spreading, according to the Indian Computer Emergency Response Team. CERT-In says the Daam Android malware can also "bypass anti-virus programs and deploy ransomware on the targeted devices" and is distr...
-
Adobe Introduces New Updates, Remodels Metaverse Design Tools for Apple's M Chips
Adobe has reworked on its software to make them it compatible with Apple computers’ proprietary M series chips. Apple's laptops and desktop are helpful for creative fields like music production, while game developers still depend on power graphics chips from Nvidia.
