May, 2022

• 24 May

  Ransomware Continues to Dominate Cyberattacks, Verizon Report Says

  

  Ransomware continued to dominate cyberattacks in 2021 as attackers focused on making quick money by locking up data, rather than stealing it. Attacks involving ransomware, which involves malicious code scrambling the data on a victim’s computer, increased 13% for the year, equaling the rise of the previous five years combined, according to Verizon’s 2022 Data …

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• 24 May

  Apple’s Mostly Virtual WWDC 2022 Keynote Is Set for June 6

  

  This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. What’s happening Apple’s announced plans to hold a public keynote presentation for its annual Worldwide Developers Conference on Monday, June 6, at 10 a.m. PT. Why it matters Apple typically uses its WWDC presentation to announce major software updates coming later in the …

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• 24 May

  Windows 11: How to Download Microsoft’s Latest OS

  

  Windows 11 is here and ready for you. Last August, Microsoft estimated that “all eligible devices [will] be offered the free upgrade to Windows 11 by mid-2022.” Microsoft beat that timeframe with the general deployment of Windows 11 on May 17. In January, Microsoft announced that users are upgrading to Windows 11 at twice the rate they did for Windows 10. The …

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• 24 May

  Disney Plus vs. Netflix: How Do They Compare?

  

  Trimming back expenses in light of soaring gas and grocery prices? There’s a good chance your entertainment budget is taking a hit you’re asking yourself if you really need every streaming service out there. Whether you’ve been a longtime Netflix subscriber, have Disney Plus for your kids, or break up and make up with HBO Max, you found a groove with …

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• 24 May

  You Can Now Listen to Apple Music on Waze Audio Player

  

  Waze said Tuesday that the navigation app has integrated Apple Music into its Waze Audio Player. The new integration allows users to access “90 million songs, tens of thousands of curated playlists, Apple Music Radio and more,” according to a blog post.  Adding Apple Music to the Waze Audio Player enables drivers listen to music and receive navigation without having …

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• 24 May

  Asus Reveals First 500Hz Nvidia G

  

  Asus on Tuesday unveiled the ROG Swift 500Hz, the world’s first 500Hz Nvidia G-Sync display. The 24-inch gaming monitor‘s ultrafast refresh rate is designed with competitive gaming at 1080p in mind. It didn’t reveal the price or release date for ROG Swift 500Hz. “The ROG Swift 500Hz draws frames more than eight times faster than typical 60Hz displays in a …

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• 24 May

  Best Wine Apps to Help You Pick a Perfect Bottle

  

  There is so, so much wine in the world. More choice is almost always a good thing, but all that inventory can result in a lot of questions, even when you know what kind of wine you like. If you have a great wine store with knowledgeable and honest employees, that certainly helps. But if you’re braving it alone, a …

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• 24 May

  Pokemon Go Maker Niantic Is Building a Massive Social AR Gaming Network

  

  What’s happening Pokemon Go maker Niantic is expanding its AR software to blanket the world with a 3D map for apps and games. Why it matters Many big tech companies are currently linking maps to AR-ready location data, including Meta, Google, Microsoft, Snap and Meta, in advance of AR glasses plans. What’s next Niantic’s working with a wave of developers …

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• 24 May

  Save up to 40% on AirPods, JBL Speakers and More at Target’s Massive Audio Sale

  

  Everyone has their own unique preferences when it comes to the best way to listen to music. But whether you prefer the convenience of wireless earbuds, the immersive sound of over-ear headphones or you like to blast it out loud with a portable speaker, there’s something for you at Target’s massive ongoing audio sale. Right now, Target is offering up …

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• 24 May

  Verizon Customers: Here’s Why Your Phone Bill’s About to Increase

  

  Verizon is adjusting some of its fees for consumers and business users. On May 16 the nation’s largest carrier announced that it will be raising the administrative fees for consumer accounts by $1.35 per voice line to $3.30 per line, per month starting on its users’ June billing cycle. After earlier telling CNET that it isn’t adjusting the fees for …

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