Author: Max Smith

Apple's AirTags get new anti-tracking protection in iOS 17.5. AirTags' new features have been a long time coming, following reports that Apple's small devices are being used to stalk and track people. So what are the problems with AirTags? What new features has Apple introduced to address this? And how can you protect yourself from being tracked? Apple has introduced features to address this, but how can you protect yourself from being tracked?Getty Images Apple's AirTags problem AirTags are great devices that can track items like your keys or your dog so they don't get lost. AirTags uses Apple's Find…

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Innovative technology has made it possible for visually impaired people to play video games that were previously inaccessible. The combination of AI software and machine learning algorithms allows people with vision problems to pick up a controller and participate in first-person shooter games.JBL Guide Play helps visually impaired people play first-person shooter gamesCredit: JBLCall of Duty is one of the most popular games out there, and while it's been hugely popular for years, there haven't been many opportunities for VI gamers until now.In fact, according to the nonprofit Ablegamers, there are an estimated 50 million aspiring players eager to join…

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downward angle icon An icon in the shape of a downward facing corner. Some investors want the three Wall Street leaders to serve only as CEOs and not as board chairs. Lester Cohen/Getty Images; Toth Robinson/Getty Images; John Lamparski/Getty Images Goldman Sachs, BlackRock and Bank of America face similar shareholder proposals this year.Some investors like to split the roles of CEO and chairman so that no one person has all the power.Even if these proposals are successful, researchers are skeptical that separating jobs will make companies better. Three of Wall Street's top executives are facing investor turmoil over their jobs…

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In 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) implemented new cybersecurity disclosure rules. These regulations require annual reporting on cybersecurity risk management, strategy, and governance, as well as the disclosure of “significant” threats and breach incidents within four days of their occurrence.The introduction of new SEC cybersecurity requirements represents an important milestone in the ongoing fight against cyber threats. In 2023, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) revealed that three out of four U.S. companies were vulnerable to significant cyberattacks. As a result, cybercrime remains one of the biggest risks facing U.S.-based businesses. Additionally, in the same year, nearly 7 out…

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Perfection is rarely achieved in sports. We need to recognize and celebrate it when it happens. In the past 41 years of the DI Women's Basketball Tournament, only 10 teams have finished the season as undefeated champions. There have been 10 undefeated seasons, but only five programs have had perfect seasons. Baylor, UW, Tennessee, Texas and most recently he is South Carolina in 2024. UW has six undefeated seasons, while Baylor, South Carolina, Tennessee State and Texas all have it. Final Four: Here's how often No. 1 seeds make it to the women's Final Four. Let's take a look at…

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CHICAGO (CBS) — The South Carolina Gamecocks are the new champions of women's college basketball. Purdue and UW will face off on Monday for the men's NCAA championship. Billions of dollars have already been bet on this college basketball postseason. The American Gaming Association estimates that $2.72 billion will be wagered during March Madness. That's nearly twice as many as this year's Super Bowl. Robert Santana, who specializes in casual sports, said, “It's kind of fun. It gives me an adrenaline rush.'' “That's what makes the game fun, isn't it?” said another. “He doesn't have anything in the game, he…

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Kirkland & Ellis has hired a London financial partner from Allen & Overy.Vanessa Xu is a leveraged finance partner for sponsors and has been with Magic Circle law firm for over 17 years, becoming a partner in 2017.The US law firm announced in a statement that Mr. Xu will join Kirkland in London. “Vanessa is one of the leading debt financing partners in the market,” said Stephen Lucas, member of Kirkland's executive committee and finance partner. “Vanessa’s experience will further strengthen our outstanding debt financing practice and we are excited to welcome her to the team.” She is the second…

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