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He also announced that the company would now be called Meta as it seeks to expand beyond the Facebook brand and encompass the family of platforms – Instagram, WhatsApp, Horizon, Messenger and others – currently under the Facebook banner. “Right now, our brand is so tightly linked to one product that it can’t possibly represent everything that we’re doing today, let alone in the future,” Zuckerberg said. “Over time, I hope that we are seen as a metaverse company, and I want to anchor our work and identity on what we’re building toward....

The public service announcement by the FBI warns that there have been instances across the US recently of scammers posing as service representatives of software company tech support or computer repair services in attempts to trick victims into following instructions. They contact victims by phishing email or by phone, warning that an annual subscription service is about to be renewed within hours at a cost which is commonly in the range of $300 to $500 – and that the victim should get in contact if they want to cancel the payment....

At a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee, chairman Jerrold Nadler, D-NY, noted that the Administrative Office of the Courts released a public statement about the breach on January 6, 2021. However, he also said: “It was only in March of this year the committee first learned of the startling breadth and scope of the court’s Document Management System security failure. And perhaps even more concerning is the disturbing impact the security breach had on pending civil and criminal litigation, as well as ongoing national security or intelligence matters....

From accountants and economic analysts to other fulfilling career options, such as investment bankers and portfolio managers, the opportunities are limitless. What’s it like to work in a finance job? Personal finance, corporate finance, and government finance are widely recognized as the three finance subfields. Other subfields include investments, money and credit markets, and financial management. Graduates and working professionals can pursue careers in corporate financial management, securities analysis, and commercial lending, along with several other financial career institutions....

According to the company’s announcement on Wednesday, this early round of financing is led jointly by Meron Capital and Cardumen Capital, with underwriting help from Discount Capital, Skywell Capital Partners, Mindset Ventures, and Viola Credit. Proceeds from the seed financing will enable Lendai to expand its reach and to help level the playing field for foreign investors who want to invest in US residential real estate properties. Concurrently, Lendai will use the seed funding to expand its services to more US states and launch new financing loan programs....

Pulling up short of absolutely attributing the attack, the UK said it was “almost certain” that Russia caused the Viasat outage in February that began an hour before the invasion of Ukraine commenced. “Although the primary target is believed to have been the Ukrainian military, other customers were affected, including personal and commercial internet users. Wind farms in central Europe and internet users were also affected,” the UK said. The UK added tens of thousands of Viasat terminals were rendered inoperable thanks to the attack....

Excuse me while I clutch this set of pearls very tightly as the term open source vulnerability is used, because where it seems governments think there is a pressing cyber issue, it is more often one of finances. Particularly as a one person project, creating under an open source licence is great for when starting out, and it is barely noticed and your users and fellow developers can help make the software better....

Since its inception, the Korean electronics company has thrived in the consumer and enterprise spaces, with 72% of U.S. homes having one or more of its products. Interbrand currently ranks Samsung fifth-highest in terms of brand value, right behind Google. That’s not too shabby for a company that originated as a grocery store. In its pursuit of greater brand awareness, Samsung has spent the past six months testing the digital waters of the metaverse, virtual platforms that more and more companies are seeing growth opportunities in....

The smart light bundle includes a 55-inch Govee LED strip light, two 17-inch gaming light bars, and a camera. The LED neon light and light bars are curved to enhance the RGBIC lighting effects during your gaming and create a more immersive experience. With this bundle, you can dictate via app to set one of four special game-match modes, including FPS, RPG, MOBA, and racing. Also:The best home security systems A specialized Dynamic Audio Visualizer brings a visual lighting effect to your games and video, pulling cues from your headphones to bring the same immersive experience out in the open....

There are three available sizes of the Fenix 7 series: 42mm, 47mm and 51mm. There are also three options for editions: standard, solar, and sapphire solar. This results in 16 possible combinations of the Fenix 7, ranging in price from $699.99 to $999.99. We were provided with the opportunity to test out the 51mm sapphire solar model with black DLC titanium with a black silicone band, priced at $999.99....

Drone technology has improved in recent years, and many of them sport decent cameras for stunning aerial shots. The challenging part is finding a quality drone that’s both lightweight and affordable. One example is this Vivitar VTA Phoenix. It has all the features a drone user may ask for, and if you buy refurbished, you can get it at a much-reduced price. Refurbished products can be excellent bargains, especially if they have a grade “A” rating like the Phoenix....

You get 20 eBooks that were written specifically to give beginners a wide variety of coding topics to learn from. They range from web development to machine learning and robotics, and you can simply choose which subjects you want to study and take your time gaining the knowledge that can help you succeed in the digital age. Python is one of the most popular programming languages and also one of the absolute easiest to learn....

If you think you’d like to become a digital nomad, you should be aware that it’s not nearly as difficult or expensive to become one today as many people believe. There are any number of affordable self-paced courses available to help you develop skills for well-paid remote jobs. And you don’t need a lot of expensive equipment, either. In fact, it’s probably best not to have much because there is far more opportunity for theft and damage while traveling....

It’s long known that the vast majority of folks only use a tiny percentage of what their computers are capable of. Suppose you mostly browse the internet, stream content, take online classes, or perhaps even use a couple of specialty programs. In that case, you probably don’t need any more horsepower than what an older laptop can offer. What that means in practical terms is that you can enjoy all of the features you actually need via an older, refurbished laptop at a much lower price....

Professionals who need to handle docs and data will find everything they need in this bundle. You’ll get lifetime access to the Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, OneNote, and Teams. Best of all, each program now has many new features that will allow you to stay productive while working. The ribbon interface still offers quick access to the available features and tools, as well as the customizations you personally prefer....

If you’ve been searching for a genuinely extra-special gift for a child’s birthday, holiday, or special occasion, you don’t need to look any further. Because you’d have to search far and wide to find anything better than a toy that makes more toys while teaching a child about cutting-edge technology, which is exactly what you get with the Toybox 3D Printer Deluxe Bundle. As seen on Shark Tank, this 3D printer has been designed to make it easy for adults and kids to create and print toys at home....

Before applying to MBA programs, you should know what to expect. Our guide walks through common courses, internship requirements, and how to choose the right program. MBA in human resources online: Quick facts What is an online human resources MBA? An online MBA program trains learners in advanced business methods. Many of the best online MBA programs offer concentrations to specialize the degree. Business schools offer MBA concentrations in accounting, finance, entrepreneurship, strategy, and other in-demand areas of business....

GitHub senior product manager Kate Catlin explained that the company has teams of security researchers that review all changes and help keep security advisories up to date. But with the amount of new vulnerabilities and different attack vectors emerging each day, the company believes members of its community may be able to share additional insights and intelligence on CVEs. “GitHub is publishing the full contents of the Advisory Database to make it easier for the community to benefit from this data....

“Yes, GitHub Graduation 2022 will be our first in-person event following the pandemic,” Elise Hollowed, senior program manager with GitHub Education, confirmed to ZDNet. The software development and internet hosting company plans to host in-person events in New Delhi and Sao Paulo. The New Delhi event is set for June 4. Sao Paulo’s event is on June 10. And the virtual GitHub graduation event is set for June 11. “We can confirm we are anticipating 100 countries (participating virtually); we have about 90 right now and growing,” Hollowed continued....