Topic: device management
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Apple overhauls Screen Time and child controls
Apple announced major updates to Screen Time and parental controls at WWDC 2026, introducing more granular communication management and stricter content limits for iOS 27, iPadOS 27, and macOS 27. The new features include personalized recommendations for essential apps and suggested time allowanc...
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Microsoft unveils OS for devices that run AI agents, not apps
Microsoft unveiled Project Solara at Build 2026, a chip-to-cloud platform for AI agents that replaces traditional apps with a lightweight AOSP-derived OS, Intune/Entra ID security, and dynamic "just-in-time UI" generation. Instead of launching apps, users interact with autonomous agents that hand...
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Our Commitment to Chromebooks and What's Next
Googlebooks integrates Gemini Intelligence into daily tasks, enabling features like Magic Pointer for scheduling meetings via cursor gestures and custom GenAI widgets for organizing files and team activities from the home screen. ChromeOS enhances organizational security with deep, out-of-the-box...
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Microsoft Entra passkeys for Windows arriving late April
Microsoft will launch passkey support for phishing-resistant passwordless authentication on Windows devices in late April 2026, with general availability by mid-June, enabling secure sign-in on unmanaged devices. The feature creates device-bound FIDO2 passkeys stored in the Windows Hello containe...
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Apple Business Platform: Manage Devices, Email, and Engagement
Apple has launched a unified "Apple Business platform", merging its previous enterprise tools into a single portal and app to centrally manage employee devices, communications, and customer interactions across Apple services. The platform simplifies IT administration with robust mobile device m...
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FBI Warns iPhone and Android Users to Avoid These Apps
The FBI has issued a warning to all smartphone users, urging them to remove dangerous apps that can steal personal data and compromise device security. These malicious applications often disguise themselves as legitimate software and can deploy malware to steal information or lock the device. To ...
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How to Block Annoying Online Ads for $16
A network-level content filtering application can be installed on your home network for a minimal one-time hardware cost (around $16) to block ads, trackers, and malware across all connected devices. This approach provides whole-home protection, speeding up page loading, conserving bandwidth and ...
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Apple Maps to Introduce Ads in Business Expansion
Apple is introducing advertisements into its Maps app in the U.S. and Canada, creating a new revenue stream by allowing businesses to purchase sponsored search results clearly labeled as ads. The company emphasizes user privacy, stating ad interaction data is not linked to Apple accounts or share...
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Motorola Teams with GrapheneOS for Enhanced Privacy
Motorola announced a long-term partnership with the GrapheneOS Foundation to develop hardened, privacy-centric technology for future devices, combining software expertise with its own security solutions. The company introduced Moto Analytics, an enterprise platform that provides IT administrators...
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Google's Find Hub App Launches for Wear OS
Google has launched the Find Hub app for Wear OS, centralizing the management and location tracking of all connected devices from a smartwatch. The app displays a list of linked devices with details like last seen time, battery level, and offers actions such as playing a sound or securing a devic...
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Google Now Shares Employee Text Messages With Employers
Google has introduced a feature allowing employers to intercept and archive all RCS and SMS/MMS messages sent from company-managed Android phones, fundamentally changing employee privacy expectations. This archival system works by integrating with the Google Messages app to log every message acti...
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I Ditched the Cloud for a Better Smart Home
Moving from cloud-dependent smart home systems to locally controlled alternatives significantly enhances reliability, speed, and household harmony. Relying on basic voice assistants for complex smart homes leads to unresponsive devices and failed automations due to their design for simpler tasks....
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Employees Are Outsmarting Company Security Controls
Rapid adoption of AI, SaaS, and personal devices is reshaping work, but traditional security measures like SSO and IAM are failing to keep pace, creating an "access-trust gap." Widespread AI usage sees 73% of employees using AI tools, yet over a third ignore guidelines, and 27% use unauthorized A...
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SOTI ONE Enhances Secure Device Management for Australian Healthcare
SOTI has upgraded its SOTI ONE Platform with Stella, an AI assistant, to enhance operational efficiency, reduce device downtime, and accelerate patient response times in the Australian healthcare sector. Outdated infrastructure and legacy systems hinder digital progress, with 99% of Australian IT...
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First Wi-Fi 8 Prototype Connection Successfully Demonstrated
TP-Link has demonstrated a Wi-Fi 8 prototype, confirming its beacon and data transfer capabilities, with consumer devices expected before the standard's finalization around 2028. Wi-Fi 8 focuses on stable, consistent connections rather than peak speeds, aiming to improve performance and reliabili...
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Microsoft Launches a Cybersecurity App Store
Microsoft has launched a Security Store, an online marketplace featuring security SaaS solutions and AI agents to support its Sentinel platform and corporate security strategy. The store offers cybersecurity tools from partners like Darktrace and Tanium, covering threat protection and identity ma...
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Mycroft Secures $3.5M for AI Security & Compliance Platform
Mycroft, a Toronto startup, has secured a $3.5 million seed funding round led by Luge Capital to accelerate development of its autonomous AI platform for managing security and IT infrastructure. The company's platform acts as an AI Security and Compliance Officer, offering cloud and application s...
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Proven Strategies for Long-Lasting IoT Devices
A strategic IoT security approach must balance compliance, visibility, and future-proofing, focusing on compliant infrastructure, device management, and emerging tech like AI and quantum computing. Visibility challenges in IoT stem from outdated devices lacking security protocols, necessitating r...
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