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First Microsoft Pluton-powered Windows 11 PCs unveiled at CES
2022-01-04 19:28

"The Microsoft Pluton is a security processor, pioneered in Xbox and Azure Sphere, designed to store sensitive data, like encryption keys, securely within the Pluton hardware, which is integrated into the die of a device's CPU and is therefore more difficult for attackers to access, even if they have physical possession of a device," explained David Weston, Director of Enterprise and OS Security at Microsoft. In November 2020, Microsoft announced it would integrate its Pluton security processor into Intel, AMD, and Qualcomm CPUs as an on-die chip to reduce the available attack surface on Windows PCs. First introduced with the XBOX One and Azure Sphere, Pluton emulates a Trusted Platform Module to protect the boot process, encryption keys, and credentials directly on the CPU with the end goal of blocking threat actors from gaining access to such sensitive data.

CES 2021: All of the business tech news you need to know
2021-01-19 18:23

TechRepublic will be reporting on all of the CES 2021 tech news that business pros need to know. CES 2021 wrap up: How enterprise tech makes all those smart toilets and robots possibleFrom smart toilets and disinfecting robots to transparent OLED displays and sleep tech, CES 2021 was a showcase for the latest innovations in consumer and enterprise technology.

CES 2021 Gadgets: Worst in Privacy and Security Awards
2021-01-15 22:04

This year's Consumer Electronics Show was hampered by the pandemic, but that didn't stop an expert panel from convening to award this year's dubious CES 2021 Worst in Show honors in the context of gadget privacy and security. The awards were sponsored by the Repair Association and named the worst products from CES 2021 in the categories of privacy, security, ability to repair and environmental impact.

CES 2020 roundup: All the business tech news you need to know
2020-01-16 20:57

CES 2020: A first glimpse at the tech of CES UnveiledEverything from a flying gondola, sex tech and a $7,000 smart toilet were revealed at CES Unveiled this year. CES Unveiled: A sneak peek at the tech of CES 2020Find out more about the coolest innovations from CES Unveiled, including a new smart thermometer from Whirlpool and a capsule cocktail maker.

CES Surveillance Hype Worries Privacy Advocates
2020-01-13 20:05

They believe CES, an annual lovefest for gadgets and innovation, should have focused less on hype and more on the security and privacy implications of new surveillance features unveiled at the show. Among a bevy of surveillance cameras in the CES spotlight was a mass-market Blurams smart doorbell that uses AI and facial recognition to send a text-based alert to homeowners about who is at the door - be it a recognizable face or a delivery person.

CES 2020: Why HBO wants us to think twice about data privacy
2020-01-13 19:01

TechRepublic's Karen Roby talked to Steven Cardwell, vice president of program marketing at HBO, at CES 2020 about its Westworld display and the importance of data privacy. Just given the conversation happening right now at CES, predominantly around data privacy, we thought this was a really great way to integrate into the conversation to not only talk about data privacy, but actually make people experience what it feels like when a company such as Incite actually has the power perhaps for good or bad. SEE: CES 2020: The big trends for business.

CES 2020: Why HBO wants us to think twice about data privacy in the future
2020-01-11 16:35

A Westworld-themed experience gave CES attendees a creepy glimpse into tech consequences of the future.

CES 2020: Biggest tech trends spotted for business pros
2020-01-11 05:54

From analytics and AI to 5G and Wi-Fi 6, here's all the enterprise tech that took center stage at CES 2020.

CES 2020 roundup: All the business tech news you need to know
2020-01-11 05:26

CES 2020: A first glimpse at the tech of CES UnveiledEverything from a flying gondola, sex tech and a $7,000 smart toilet were revealed at CES Unveiled this year. CES Unveiled: A sneak peek at the tech of CES 2020Find out more about the coolest innovations from CES Unveiled, including a new smart thermometer from Whirlpool and a capsule cocktail maker.

CES 2020: How McAfee's Just in Time jamming technique stops cybercriminals
2020-01-09 14:39

At CES 2020 in Las Vegas, TechRepublic's Teena Maddox spoke with Security Researcher on McAfee's Advanced Threat Research Team Sam Quinn about McAfee's Just in Time jamming technique and what consumers should keep in mind as they live a more connected lifestyle. Sam Quinn: We implemented a Just in Time jamming technique for the state sensor of the MyQ garage door device.