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See also: The 4 best iPad models of 2022 iPad owners should see the update available as iPadOS 16.1 but Apple rather confusingly has announced it as iOS 16 since this is its first release after Apple delayed the operating system update in order to make improvements to Stage Manager. So, this release is the first official version of iPadOS 16 and comes a week after Apple unveiled new M2 iPad Pros and the 2022 entry-level 10th Gen iPad....

After using the M2 MacBook Air daily for over two months, I can confirm that the midnight black finish is indeed a fingerprint magnet – although the fingerprints easily wipe away. I’m also happy to assert that the extra $200 is well worth the performance boost, for those who need it. The M2 MacBook Air also includes a host of other refinements that combine to make this one of the most impressive laptops ever made....

I am of the paranoid sort, and online advertising never fails to set my suspicion on high alert. But I do get it… companies have to keep the lights on, and ads have always been the easiest (although not always most successful) means of monetizing just about any online thing. However, recent news about the Android lock screen concerned me more. Let me explain. There’s a mobile ad company named Glance (a subsidiary of InMobi), which is a mobile marketing platform based in India....

ARK Invest defines “disruptive innovation” as the introduction of a technologically enabled new product or service that potentially changes the way the world works. ARK focuses solely on offering investment solutions to capture disruptive innovation in the public equity markets. ARK released their annual BIG IDEAS 2022 research report centered around the belief that five innovation platforms are evolving and converging at the same time: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Energy Storage, DNA Sequencing, and Blockchain Technology....

Neil Thompson, an MIT research scientist at the Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Laboratory (CSAIL) and the Sloan School of Management, recently sounded a warning about the waning of Moore’s Law, and how it may hold back innovation in critical areas. “We are already seeing increased interest in designing specialized computer chips as a way to compensate for the end of Moore’s Law,” he says. “But the problem is the magnitude of these effects....

The request for an appeal was denied as Assange’s application did not raise “an arguable point of law”, according to a court spokesperson. The 50-year-old Wikileaks founder has been wanted in the US since the early 2010s for his role in publishing thousands of classified documents on the WikiLeaks website. Assange faces an 18-count indictment from the US government that accuses him of conspiring with former US Army intelligence analyst Chelsea Manning to hack into US military databases to acquire sensitive secret information and publishing the unredacted names of sources in Iraq and Afghanistan that provided information to the US....

“Because we can,” two sociologists tell Kate Crawford in Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence, by way of acknowledging that their academic institutions are no different from technology companies or government agencies in regarding any data they find as theirs for the taking to train and test algorithms. Images become infrastructure. This is how machine learning is made. Everyone wants to talk about what AI is good or dangerous for – identifying facial images, interpreting speech commands, driving cars (not yet!...

On the connections front, the company said it now sat at 4.9% of NBN market share. The telco said it reached almost 401,000 customers overall, an increase of 7.4% over 3 months, which consisted of 363,000 residential lines, 35,400 business connections, and 2,100 white label and wholesale lines. The company said it has also begun to break out white label and wholesale customers as it expected it to be a source of growth....

If you’re in the market for a laptop able to handle today’s resource-heavy games, we at ZDNET have found a deal on a gaming notebook worthy of consideration. The Acer Predator Triton 300 gaming notebook, available at US retailer B&H, typically costs consumers around – or over – $1,500. However, B&H is currently offering a discount of $270, bringing the price down to $1,312. The thin and light Acer Predator Triton 300 gaming notebook has a 16-inch WQXGA (2560 x 1660) IPS display with an impressive refresh rate of 240Hz....

According to a press release, travel spending increased almost 120% year over year, with retail and food spending also seeing growth. Credit card spending as a whole increased 28%. Consumer spending was up 24% over pre-pandemic 2019 levels, and a total of $3.8 trillion was made in payments in 2021. The company said this is an indication that the economy is in a good position going into 2022. Air travel was up 160% over the previous year, and November and December 2021 both saw record spending around the holidays....

However, if you’ve looked into home exercise equipment, you’ll notice it’s easy to find machines that may not be in everyone’s budget. It’s not uncommon to find treadmills that cost thousands of dollars. If you’re using the treadmill to supplement days you can’t make it to the gym, this extra expense can be more of a financial burden on top of that monthly gym membership. Below are some of the best treadmills that also fit into the budget a bit easier....

I have looked at models from Tronsmart, Tribit, Taotronics, and Zamkol so you can compare the models across the range. Take a look at these affordable Bluetooth audio devices that will give you the form factor, and the sound you prefer. But the innovative thing about the Force 2 is that you can use one speaker as the primary speaker and pair up to 100 other Force 2 speakers in the secondary speaker role to give you a wall of sounds....

Cyber Monday is here, which means you’re probably already getting inundated with information about the best deals. Back in the old days, it was easier to keep track of the sales. You’d see Black Friday and Cyber Monday ads from major retailers detailing their plan and you’d circle the biggest “doorbuster” deals of the season. Now, in 2020, things are a bit different. Retail ads start leaking out in October for “early Black Friday sales,” and almost all the biggest discounts can be snagged online....

The four best internet providers in New York Verizon FiOS — Best fiber internet // Best customer serviceSpectrum — Best additional perks // Best contract perks// Best additional/promotional offersRCN — Cheapest starting priceOptimum — Best for long-term price The best New York internet providers: summed up The provider also has a reputation for top-tier customer service. On the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), Verizon FiOS outranks all other internet providers with a 70/100....

But some are just amazing, elevating the iPhone experience in such a way that they become essentials. While I use many iPhone accessories, these three in particular are my must-haves. Also: ZDNet’s Jason Cipriani reviews the Nomad Base Station Pro Offering a catalog of different textures, colors, and finishes, dbrand skins are meant to give your iPhone a more eclectic appearance than the standard, naked, frosted matte glass. They don’t provide case-level protection from drops and bumps, but will keep the back and sides of your iPhone scratch-free....

A credit card with no annual fee can help you save money while not having to sacrifice the quality and rewards of the best credit cards on the market in 2022. Based on our exhaustive analysis, these are the best credit cards with no annual fee. Amex is also unique in that it has a $0 Buy Now, Pay Later Plan It. It lasts 15 months from account opening and allows you to create a specific payment plan custom to your needs without a fee....

Sports and recreation are everywhere. Youth sports accompany intercollegiate and professional athletics as some of the most popular activities worldwide. Fitness facilities, vacations, and athletic events offer job opportunities for professionals in health, entertainment, and event management alike. The best master’s programs online in sports management open the door to professional opportunities and personal fulfillment. To find out more about our top picks for sports management master’s degrees, check out the rankings below....

Here’s a summary of our top picks for the best self-monitored home security systems: Information accurate as of 11/19/2020 SimpliSafe is our favorite option for wireless home security. The company offers flexible packages with excellent devices and a helpful app. The company also boasts top-rated customer satisfaction. Pros: Top in customer satisfactionOptional professional monitoringExcellent devices and app Cons: Self-monitoring requires their top-tier monthly plan.No standalone smart home products Contract & price SimpliSafe’s equipment prices start at $229 for its basic packages and go up to $489....

H.R. 3723, the Consumer Safety Technology Act, is sponsored by Rep. Jerry McNerney (Dem.), who represents California’s 9th congressional district (including East Bay communities Oakland and Berkeley.) The bill provides for a “pilot program” to examine the use of artificial intelligence by Consumer Product Safety Commission." The CPSC, established in 1973, is responsible for vetting the safety of all manner of products for harm, including flammable fabrics and hazardous materials....

As a bioinformatics professional, you’re equipped to design and develop the tools, methods, and systems to work with data. Bioinformaticians aid life-saving medicine development, study genes, improve crop productivity, and more. What is it like to work in a bioinformatics job? Bioinformatics professionals work full-time in labs, offices, and research settings. They use statistics, programming, data management, and machine learning skills. They also understand biology and may specialize in a subdiscipline, like genomics or molecular biology....