Monthly Archives: October 2022

Xiaomi’s cheap QLED 4K TVs offer Dolby Atmos and Vision, but with a catch

Xiaomi has begun rolling out its Q2 TV series in Europe, offering consumers an affordable way to access premium home entertainment features like Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision. The new Google TV-powered QLED display is available in 50-inch, 55-inch and 65-inch sizes, and with a fairly impressive list of features behind its pixels, Xiaomi’s latest…

Your boss isn’t really emailing you – it’s a scam

A new and particularly sneaky business email compromise (BEC) campaign has been  spotted that sees victims forwarded an email chain, seemingly coming from their boss, instructing them to send on funds. Cybersecurity researchers from Abnormal Security explained how the victim usually works in their organization’s finance department, or is otherwise capable of making wire transfers. …

Adobe: Workplace uncertainty is driving both anxiety and innovation

Uncertainty and change are driving workplace innovation, but also creating new headaches for businesses, a report from Adobe Document Cloud has claimed.  A survey of businesses across the US, UK, France, Germany, Australia, New Zealand, Japan and India revealed 70% of managers and employees agree that “change has become the new constant in the workplace”….

Former CIA chief says Putin is ‘literally out of moves’ in Ukraine as Russian forces lose ground in regions Moscow annexed just days ago

Russian President Vladimir Putin in Veliky Novgorod, Russia, on September 21, 2022. Gavriil Grigorov, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP Putin is out of options in Ukraine, according to retired Gen. David Petraeus, a former CIA director. Putin’s recent “desperate” steps, including mobilization and annexations, won’t change the situation, he said. “Ukraine has a vastly…

Airbnb’s ‘extenuating circumstances’ policy specifically excludes hurricanes in Florida — making refunds during Hurricane Ian harder to come by

Homes destroyed by Hurricane Ian on Sanibel island, Florida, a popular vacation rental destination. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Hurricane Ian decimated parts of Florida last week, with estimated damage costs of up to $47 billion. Airbnb’s refund policy excludes Florida hurricanes because they are “common enough to be foreseeable.” As a result, guests whose stays were…

Kindle buying guide: Every Amazon e-reader explained to help find which one is right for you

When you buy through our links, Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more. Amazon just released the all-new 2022 Kindle. How does it stack up? Amazon Amazon’s lineup of Kindles are the best e-readers you can buy.  Current models include the basic Kindle, Paperwhite, and Oasis, with the all-new Kindle Scribe launching in November….

Ron DeSantis says a ‘national regime media’ wanted Hurricane Ian to hit Tampa to ‘advance their agenda’ of hurting Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference to update information about the on ongoing efforts to help people after hurricane Ian passed through the area on October 4, 2022 in Cape Coral, Florida. Joe Raedle/Getty Images Gov. Ron DeSantis said “national regime media” wanted to see the brunt of Hurricane Ian hit Tampa….