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Apple led global smartphone sales with the iPhone 16 in the third quarter of 2025 while simultaneously accelerating demand for the iPhone 17 lineup and expanding its promotional footprint in the United States, according to new analyses from Counterpoint Research. Counterpoint Research's Global Monthly Handset Model Sales Tracker shows that the ‌iPhone 16‌ was the best-selling smartphone worldwide during the third quarter of 2025. Well into its second year of life, the device's sustained performance is attributed to continued demand among users upgrading from older iPhone generations, expanded carrier promotions in developed markets, and the broad appeal of the standard ‌iPhone‌ configuration in regions where ultra-premium models represent a smaller share of total volume. Alongside the ‌iPhone 16‌'s continued leadership, Counterpoint says the iPhone 17 Pro Max entered the quarterly global top-10 list and became the best-selling smartphone in September 2025, despite "limited availability towards the end of the quarter." According to the firm, demand for the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ and ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max was strengthened by a large cohort of users who purchased iPhones during the COVID-19 period and returned for major upgrades this year. New features such as a 48-megapixel telephoto camera with 8x optical zoom and a vapor-chamber cooling system represent one of Apple's most substantial year-over-year camera and thermal architecture revisions and contributed materially to monthly sales growth. The same dataset indicates that, while Apple maintained its position at the top of the global rankings with the ‌iPhone 16‌ and expanded momentum with the ‌iPhone 17 Pro‌ Max, Samsung increased its presence in the top-10 list to five positions, all from the Galaxy A series. A separate Counterpoint analysis of the global foldable smartphone sector shows that the premium market segment where Apple has not yet entered continued to grow at a materially faster pace than the broader industry. The firm reports that global foldable shipments increased 14% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2025, which is the highest quarterly shipment volume ever recorded for the category. Counterpoint attributes much of this performance to Samsung's Galaxy Z 7 series, especially the Galaxy Z Fold 7, which generated "exceptionally strong consumer response" due to a slimmer and lighter enclosure, reduced crease visibility, and an upgraded hinge mechanism designed for improved durability. While Apple has not released a foldable ‌iPhone‌, rumors suggest that the company will debut such a device as soon as next year. Meanwhile, Counterpoint's U.S. Weekly Smartphone Promotions Index shows that Apple intensified its promotional activity in response to unusually early and aggressive Pixel 10 discounts led by Google. Apple finished the period overtaking Google. Tag: Counterpoint This article, "iPhone 16 Was World's Best-Selling Smartphone in Q3 2025" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Petco said the exposure was due to an error in an application, and that it is notifying victims’ whose data was affected. View the full article

Quilt has sold nearly 1,000 units in the U.S. and Canada, and the new funding should help expand sales operations to more states and provinces.View the full article

“I will be doing a ONE RULE Executive Order this week,” Trump posted on social media. “You can’t expect a company to get 50 Approvals every time they want to do something.”View the full article

Apple Wallet car key support is coming to Rivian's second-generation R1S and R1T electric vehicles with a 2025.46 software update later this month, according to the company's software chief Wassym Bensaid. He did not provide a specific date. This feature will allow you to remotely unlock, lock, and start a second-generation R1S or R1T with an iPhone or Apple Watch, without needing to use the Rivian app. Express Mode will be supported, meaning you can keep your iPhone in your pocket as you approach the vehicle, as unlocking the device with Face ID is not required. Rivian is implementing a newer version of the feature with Ultra Wideband technology for passive entry, eliminating the need to place your iPhone near an NFC reader. If your iPhone battery runs out, a Power Reserve feature ensures the Apple Wallet key can still be used for up to five hours after the device shut off. You can share an Apple Wallet car key with up to eight family and friends via AirDrop or any messaging app, such as the Messages app or WhatsApp. Apple Wallet car keys will not be supported in Rivian's first-generation R1S and R1T vehicles that were built through the 2024 model year. Despite implementing Apple Wallet car key support, Rivian remains opposed to CarPlay. The electric vehicle maker does offer a built-in Apple Music app with a Connect+ subscription, which costs $14.99 per month or $149.99 per year.Tags: Apple Wallet, iPhone Car Keys, Rivian This article, "Rivian to Offer iPhone Car Keys in Apple Wallet App Later This Month" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Paramount Skydance on Monday launched a hostile, $108.4 billion bid to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, days after Warner Bros. agreed to be acquired by Netflix for $82.7 billion. View the full article

IBM is buying data infrastructure company Confluent for $11 billion in cash in a bid to to bolster its data and automation products as ever more companies move their tech operations to the cloud and deploy AI technology.View the full article

Apple's AirPods Pro 3 have returned to the low price of $219.99 today on Amazon, down from $249.00. We first tracked this deal during Black Friday, and today is one of the first times it's returned since that event ended. Note: MacRumors is an affiliate partner with some of these vendors. When you click a link and make a purchase, we may receive a small payment, which helps us keep the site running. The AirPods Pro 3 have 2x better Active Noise Cancellation than the prior-generation AirPods Pro 2, better audio quality, a revised fit that's meant to improve comfort and stability, Live Translation for in-person conversations, and heart rate sensing for workouts. $29 OFFAirPods Pro 3 for $219.99 In other AirPods deals, the AirPods 4 with ANC is available for $99.99 on Amazon, down from $179.00, which is another match for a record low price. $79 OFFAirPods 4 (ANC) for $99.99 If you're on the hunt for more discounts, be sure to visit our Apple Deals roundup where we recap the best Apple-related bargains of the past week. Deals Newsletter Interested in hearing more about the best deals you can find this holiday season? Sign up for our Deals Newsletter and we'll keep you updated so you don't miss the biggest deals of the season! Related Roundup: Apple Deals This article, "AirPods Pro 3 Matching Black Friday Low Price of $219.99 on Amazon" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

For making balanced, consistent coffee at home, this one accessory matters more than you think.View the full article

Apple today announced that Fitness+ is expanding to 28 new markets on December 15 in the service's largest international rollout since launch, accompanied by new language dubbing and a K-Pop music genre. Apple Fitness+ will become available in Chile, Hong Kong, India, the Netherlands, Singapore, Taiwan, and additional regions on December 15, with Japan scheduled to follow early next year. The expansion increases total availability to 49 countries. Hundreds of sessions will initially be available with digitally generated voice dubbing in Spanish and German, with Japanese added when the service launches in Japan. New dubbed episodes will be released weekly across all supported regions. The new dubbing system uses a generated voice modeled on each of the 28 Fitness+ trainers' real voices. Users will be able to switch audio tracks after starting a session or set a preferred language in the Fitness app, which will automatically default to the dubbed version when available. Apple has not previously offered dubbed workout content on Fitness+, instead relying on subtitles for non-English markets since the service launched in 2020. Apple is also adding a new K-Pop music genre to the service, which will be available across workout types. The new category joins existing genres such as Upbeat Anthems, Latest Hits, Hip-Hop/R&B, and Latin Grooves. Apple also noted that the latest episode of Time to Walk features Japanese Formula 1 driver Yuki Tsunoda, and is available today. Fitness+ is currently available in Australia, Austria, Brazil, Canada, Colombia, France, Germany, Indonesia, Ireland, Italy, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Switzerland, the UAE, the UK, and the U.S. The service will reach the newly announced 28 markets, which include Norway, Poland, the Philippines, Sweden, Vietnam, and others, on December 15.Tag: Apple Fitness Plus This article, "Apple Fitness+ Coming to 28 New Regions With Digital Voice Dubbing" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

Docker has long been the simplest way to run containers. Developers start with a docker-compose.yml file, run docker compose up, and get things running fast. As teams grow and workloads expand into Kubernetes and integrate into cloud services, simplicity fades. Kubernetes has become the operating system of the cloud, but your clusters rarely live in isolation. Real-world platforms are a complex intermixing of proprietary cloud services – AWS S3 buckets, Azure Virtual Machines, Google Cloud SQL databases – all running alongside your containerized workloads. You and your teams are working with clusters and clouds in a sea of YAML. Managing this hybrid sprawl often means context switching between Docker Desktop, the Kubernetes CLI, cloud provider consoles, and infrastructure as code. Simplicity fades as you juggle multiple distinct tools. Bringing clarity back from this chaos is the new Docker Kanvas Extension from Layer5 – a visual, collaborative workspace built right into Docker Desktop that allows you to design, deploy, and operate not just Kubernetes resources, but your entire cloud infrastructure across AWS, GCP, and Azure. What Is Kanvas? Kanvas is a collaborative platform designed for engineers to visualize, manage, and design multi-cloud and Kubernetes-native infrastructure. Kanvas transforms the concept of infrastructure as code into infrastructure as design. This means your architecture diagram is no longer just documentation – it is the source of truth that drives your deployment. Built on top of Meshery (one of the Cloud Native Computing Foundation’s highest-velocity open source projects), Kanvas moves beyond simple Kubernetes manifests by using Meshery Models – definitions that describe the properties and behavior of specific cloud resources. This allows Kanvas to support a massive catalog of Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) components: AWS: Over 55+ services (e.g., EC2, Lambda, RDS, DynamoDB). Azure: Over 50+ components (e.g., Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, VNet). GCP: Over 60+ services (e.g., Compute Engine, BigQuery, Pub/Sub). Kanvas bridges the gap between abstract architecture and concrete operations through two integrated modes: Designer and Operator. Designer Mode (declarative mode) Designer mode serves as a “blueprint studio” for cloud architects and DevOps teams, emphasizing declarative modeling – describing what your infrastructure should look like rather than how to build it step-by-step – making it ideal for GitOps workflows and team-based planning. Build and iterate collaboratively: Add annotations, comments for design reviews, and connections between components to visualize data flows, architectures, and relationships. Dry-run and validate deployments: Before touching production, simulate your deployments by performing a dry-run to verify that your configuration is valid and that you have the necessary permissions. Import and export: Brownfield designs by connecting your existing clusters or importing Helm charts from your GitHub repositories. Reuse patterns, clone, and share: Pick from a catalog of reference architectures, sample configurations, and infrastructure templates, so you can start from proven blueprints rather than a blank design. Share designs just as you would a Google Doc. Clone designs just as you would a GitHub repo. Merge designs just as you would in a pull request. Operator Mode (imperative mode) Kanvas Operator mode transforms static diagrams into live, managed infrastructure. When you switch to Operator mode, Kanvas stops being a configuration tool and becomes an active infrastructure console, using Kubernetes controllers (like AWS Controllers for Kubernetes (ACK) or Google Config Connector) to actively manage your designs. Operator mode allows you to: Load testing and performance management: With Operator’s built-in load generator, you can execute stress tests and characterize service behavior by analyzing latency and throughput against predefined performance profiles, establishing baselines to measure the impact of infrastructure configuration changes made in Designer mode. Multi-player, interactive terminal: Open a shell session with your containers and execute commands, stream and search container logs without leaving the visual topology. Streamline your troubleshooting by sharing your session with teammates. Stay in-context and avoid context-switching to external command-line tools like kubectl. Integrated observability: Use the Prometheus integration to overlay key performance metrics (CPU usage, memory, request latency) and quickly find spot “hotspots” in your architecture visually. Import your existing Grafana dashboards for deeper analysis. Multi-cluster, multi-cloud operations: Connect multiple Kubernetes clusters (across different clouds or regions) and manage workloads that span across a GKE cluster and an EKS cluster in a single topology view.them all from a single Kanvas interface. While Kanvas Designer mode is about intent (what you want to build), Operator mode is about reality (what is actually running). Kanvas Designer mode and Operator mode are simply two, tightly integrated sides of the same coin. With this understanding, let’s see both modes in-action in Docker Desktop. Walk-Through: From Compose to Kubernetes in Minutes With the Docker Kanvas extension (install from Docker Hub), you can take any existing Docker Compose file and instantly see how it translates into Kubernetes, making it incredibly easy to understand, extend, and deploy your application at scale. The Docker Samples repository offers a plethora of samples. Let’s use the Spring-based PetClinic example below. # sample docker-compose.yml services: petclinic: build: context: . dockerfile: Dockerfile.multi target: development ports: - 8000:8000 - 8080:8080 environment: - SERVER_PORT=8080 - MYSQL_URL=jdbc:mysql://mysqlserver/petclinic volumes: - ./:/app depends_on: - mysqlserver mysqlserver: image: mysql:8 ports: - 3306:3306 environment: - MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD= - MYSQL_ALLOW_EMPTY_PASSWORD=true - MYSQL_USER=petclinic - MYSQL_PASSWORD=petclinic - MYSQL_DATABASE=petclinic volumes: - mysql_data:/var/lib/mysql - mysql_config:/etc/mysql/conf.d volumes: mysql_data: mysql_config: With your Docker Kanvas extension installed: Import sample app: Save the PetClinic docker-compose.yml file to your computer, then click to import or drag and drop the file onto Kanvas. Kanvas renders an interactive topology of your stack showing services, dependencies (like MySQL), volumes, ports, and configurations, all mapped to their Kubernetes equivalents. Kanvas performs this rendering in phases, applying an increasing degree of scrutiny in the evaluation performed in each phase. Let’s explore the specifics of this tiered evaluation process in a moment. Enhance the PetClinic design From here, you can enhance the generated design in a visual, no-YAML way: Add a LoadBalancer, Ingress, or ConfigMap Configure Secrets for your database URL or sensitive environment variables Modify service relationships or attach new components Add comments or any other annotations. Importantly, Kanvas saves your design as you make changes. This gives you production-ready deployment artifacts generated directly from your Compose file. Deploy to a cluster With one click, deploy the design to any cluster connected to Docker Desktop or any other remote cluster. Kanvas handles the translation and applies your configuration. Switch modes and interact with your app After deploying (or when managing an existing workload), switch to Operator mode to observe and manage your deployed design. You can: Inspect Deployments, Services, Pods, and their relationships. Open a terminal session with your containers for quick debugging. Tail and search your container logs and monitor resource metrics. Generate traffic and analyze the performance of your deployment under heavy load. Share your Operator View with teammates for collaborative management. Within minutes, a Compose-based project becomes a fully managed Kubernetes workload, all without leaving Docker Desktop. This seamless flow from a simple Compose file to a fully managed, operable workload highlights the ease by which infrastructure can be visually managed, leading us to consider the underlying principle of Infrastructure as Design. Infrastructure as Design Infrastructure as design elevates the visual layout of your stack to be the primary driver of its configuration, where the act of adjusting the proximity and connectedness of components is one in the same as the process of configuring your infrastructure. In other words, the presence, absence, proximity, or connectedness of individual components (all of which affect how one component relates to another) respectively augments the underlying configuration of each. Kanvas is highly intelligent in this way, understanding at a very granular level of detail how each individual component relates to all other components and will augment the configuration of those components accordingly. Understand that the process by which Kanvas renders the topology of your stack’s architecture in phases. The initial rendering involves a lightweight analysis of each component, establishing a baseline for the contents of your new design. A subsequent phase of rendering applies a higher level of sophistication in its analysis as Kanvas introspect the configuration of each of your stack’s components, their interdependencies, and proactively evaluates the manner in which each component relates to one another. Kanvas will add, remove, and update the configuration of your components as a result of this relationship evaluation. This process of relationship evaluation is ongoing. Every time you make a change to your design, Kanvas re-evaluates each component configuration. To offer an example, if you were to bring a Kubernetes Deployment in the same vicinity of the Kubernetes Namespace you will find that one magnetizes to the next and that your Deployment is visually placed inside of the Namespace, and at the same time, that Deployment’s configuration is mutated to include its new Namespace designation. Kanvas proactively evaluates and mutates the configuration of the infrastructure resources in your design as you make changes. This ability for Kanvas to intelligently interpret and adapt to changes in your design—automatically managing configuration and relationships—is the key to achieving infrastructure as design. This power comes from a sophisticated system that gives Kanvas a level of intelligence, but with the reliability of a policy-driven engine. AI-like Intelligence, Anchored by Deterministic Truth In an era where generative AI dramatically accelerates infrastructure design, the risk of “hallucinations”—plausible but functionally invalid configurations—remains a critical bottleneck. Kanvas solves this by pairing the generative power of AI with a rigid, deterministic policy engine. This engine acts as an architectural guardrail, offering you precise control over the degree to which AI is involved in assessing configuration correctness. It transforms designs from simple visual diagrams into validated, deployable blueprints. While AI models function probabilistically, Kanvas’s policy engine functions deterministically, automatically analyzing designs to identify, validate, and enforce connections between components based on ground-truth rules. Each of these rules are statically defined and versioned in their respective Kanvas models. Deep Contextualization: The evaluation goes beyond simple visualization. It treats relationships as context-aware and declarative, interpreting how components interact (e.g., data flows, dependencies, or resource sharing) to ensure designs are not just imaginative, but deployable and compliant. Semantic Rigor: The engine distinguishes between semantic relationships (infrastructure-meaningful, such as a TCP connection that auto-configures ports) and non-semantic relationships (user-defined visuals, like annotations). This ensures that aesthetic choices never compromise infrastructure integrity. Kanvas acknowledges that trust is not binary. You maintain sovereignty over your designs through granular controls that dictate how the engine interacts with AI-generated suggestions: “Human-in-the-Loop” Slider: You can modulate the strictness of the policy evaluation. You might allow the AI to suggest high-level architecture while enforcing strict policies on security configurations (e.g., port exposure or IAM roles). Selective Evaluation: You can disable evaluations via preferences for specific categories. For example, you may trust the AI to generate a valid Kubernetes Service definition, but rely entirely on the policy engine to validate the Ingress controller linking to it. Kanvas does not just flag errors; it actively works to resolve them using sophisticated detection and correction strategies. Intelligent Scanning: The engine scans for potential relationships based on component types, kinds, and subtypes (e.g., a Deployment linking to a Service via port exposure), catching logical gaps an AI might miss. Patches and Resolvers: When a partial or a hallucinated configuration is detected, Kanvas applies patches to either propagate missing configuration or dynamically adjusts configurations to resolve conflicts, ensuring the final infrastructure-as-code export (e.g., Kubernetes manifests, Helm chart) is clean, versionable, and secure. Turn Complexity into Clarity Kanvas takes the guesswork out of managing modern infrastructure. For developers used to Docker Compose, it offers a natural bridge to Kubernetes and cloud services — with visibility and collaboration built in. Capability How It Helps You Import and Deploy Compose Apps Move from Compose, Helm, or Kustomize to Kubernetes in minutes. Visual Designer Understand your architecture through connected, interactive diagrams. Design Catalog Use ready-made templates and proven infrastructure patterns. Terminal Integration Debug directly from the Kanvas UI, without switching tools. Sharable Views Collaborate on live infrastructure with your team. Multi-Environment Management Operate across local, staging, and cloud clusters from one dashboard. Kanvas brings visual design and real-time operations directly into Docker Desktop. Import your Compose files, Kubernetes Manifests, Helm Charts, and Kustomize files to explore the catalog of ready-to-use architectures, and deploy to Kubernetes in minutes — no YAML wrangling required. Designs can also be exported in a variety of formats, including as OCI-compliant images and shared through registries like Docker Hub, GitHub Container Registry, or AWS ECR — keeping your infrastructure as design versioned and portable. Install the Kanvas Extension from Docker Hub and start designing your infrastructure today. View the full article

Bethlehem and Jerusalem have ushered in the Christmas season with public celebrations and glittering lights for the first time in two years, marking a poignant moment of hope in cities still grappling with the humanitarian and economic fallout of the Gaza war.View the full article

Durch bigjom jom – shutterstock.com Die Sicherheit der Betriebstechnik (Operational Technology – OT) in kritischen Infrastrukturen ist seit Jahren ein immer wiederkehrendes Thema. Nach Ansicht von Sicherheitsorganisationen könnte die vermehrte Nutzung von KI in der OT die Lage noch verschlimmern. Die US-Cybersicherheitsbehörde CISA hat deshalb vor kurzem gemeinsam mit internationalen Partnerbehörden Handlungsempfehlungen zur sicheren Integration künstlicher Intelligenz (KI) in Operational Technology(OT) kritischer Infrastrukturen (PDF) herausgegeben. Da der Einsatz von KI in kritischen OT-Infrastrukturen noch in den Kinderschuhen steckt, lesen sich die Leitlinien wie ein Versuch, Missbrauch und Fehlanwendungen zuvorzukommen. Im OT-Bereich wird KI derzeit primär in den Sektoren Energie, Wasseraufbereitung, Gesundheitswesen und Fertigung eingesetzt. Der Grund ist der gleiche wie an anderen Stellen: Um Prozesse zu optimieren sowie automatisieren und damit Effizienz und Verfügbarkeit zu verbessern. Sicherheitsbehörden befürchten, dass Unternehmen sich auf eine neue und noch nicht ausgereifte Technologie einlassen, ohne deren Grenzen zu bewerten, ähnlich wie es in der IT geschehen ist. Unter Berücksichtigung der Risiken für industrielle Steuerungssysteme (Industrial Control Systems – ICS) gemäß der Purdue-Modellhierarchie werden in den Leitlinien Bedenken wie Prompt Injektion, Datenvergiftung und Datenerfassung aufgezählt. Zudem wird auf „KI-Drift” hingewiesen, bei dem Modelle weniger genau werden, wenn neue Daten von den Trainingsdaten abweichen. Die Autoren befürchten zudem, dass KI möglicherweise nicht die erforderlichen Hinweise liefert, um Fehler zu diagnostizieren. Darüber hinaus sei es schwierig, die Compliance-Anforderungen zu erfüllen, da sich KI rasch weiterentwickelt, so die Behörden. Zusätzlich weist das Paper darauf hin, dass es zu einem De-Skilling-Effekt beim Menschen kommt, verursacht durch eine schleichende Überabhängigkeit von KI. Ebenso könnten KI-Warnmeldungen zu Ablenkung und kognitiver Überlastung bei den Mitarbeitern führen. Schließlich lässt die Tendenz von KI-Technologien wie Chatbots und LLMs zu Halluzinationen Zweifel daran aufkommen, ob die Technologie robust genug ist, um in Umgebungen eingesetzt zu werden, in denen Sicherheit oberste Priorität hat. „KI ist möglicherweise nicht zuverlässig genug, um in industriellen Umgebungen eigenständig kritische Entscheidungen zu treffen. Daher sollte KI wie LLM mit ziemlicher Sicherheit nicht für Security-Entscheidungen in OT-Umgebungen verwendet werden“, so die Autoren der Leitlinien. Dies unterstreicht einen wichtigen Unterschied zwischen der Verwendung von KI in einer OT- und einer IT-Umgebung: OT-Netzwerke sind von Natur aus sicherheitskritisch. Schwierigkeiten bei der Entflechtung „Die Leitlinien werfen die richtigen Fragen auf: Welche Risiken gehen wir ein, welchen Wert bringt KI wirklich, wer ist für die Aufsicht verantwortlich und wie reagieren wir, wenn die Technologie versagt?“, kommentiert Sam Maesschalck, OT-Ingenieur bei der Cybersicherheits-Schulungsplattform Immersive Labs. „Wir haben bereits gesehen, was passiert, wenn operative Anforderungen das sichere Design übersteigen. Die IT/OT-Konvergenz brachte Effizienz, aber sie legte auch OT-Netzwerke in einer Weise offen, mit der die Branche immer noch zu kämpfen hat.“ Laut Maesschalck würde die Einbindung von KI-Systemen in die OT-Infrastruktur scheitern, wenn nicht zuerst bereits bestehende Probleme gelöst werden. Dazu gehören die Unfähigkeit einiger OT-Geräte, die erforderlichen Datenmengen an KI-Plattformen zu liefern, und das Fehlen von Bestandsaufnahmen, die die Vorhersage von Probleminteraktionen erschweren. Zu den Empfehlungen der Leitlinien gehört, dass Organisationen die Sicherheitsdesign-Grundsätze der CISA übernehmen und prüfen sollten, ob die interne Entwicklung eines KI-OT-Projekts ihnen langfristig mehr Kontrolle über das KI-Design und die KI-Implementierung verschaffen würde. „Diese Art von Leitlinien ist einflussreich, weil Betreiber nach Klarheit suchen. Durch staatlich unterstützte Grundsätze, auf die sie sich beziehen können, haben Eigentümer und Ingenieure etwas Konkretes, worauf sie sich berufen können, wenn sie sich gegen eine unsichere oder übereilte Einführung wehren. Außerdem wird dadurch die Bedeutung von Aufklärung unterstrichen“, so Maesschalck. Die Leitlinien folgen auf den Bericht der NSA und des ACSC aus dem letzten Jahr, in dem die Schritte aufgeführt sind, die Unternehmen zur Sicherung der OT in kritischen Infrastrukturen durchführen sollten. In keinem der beiden Dokumente wird jedoch auf die anhaltenden Bedenken eingegangen, dass die OT-Sicherheit immer noch nicht das Budget erhält, das sie verdient. (jm) View the full article

Hinge launched “Convo Starters,” a feature powered by AI that provides personalized tips for initiating meaningful conversations. View the full article

Apple is actively testing under-screen Face ID for next year's iPhone 18 Pro models using a special "spliced micro-transparent glass" window built into the display, claims a Chinese leaker. According to "Smart Pikachu," a Weibo account that has previously shared accurate supply-chain details on Chinese Android hardware, Apple is testing the special glass as a way to let the TrueDepth system's infrared sensors pass through the panel without distortion. The approach is similar to existing industry techniques that use micro-perforated or nano-patterned glass to selectively improve IR transmission in a localized region above the sensor array. The report also suggests Apple's work has already prompted related suppliers to accelerate preparation for potential production. There have been several rumors suggesting the iPhone 18 Pro models will include under-display Face ID, but some disagreement over whether we'll see the technology in 2026. A May report by The Information claimed that iPhone 18 Pro models will have no Dynamic Island with just a pinhole cutout located at the upper left of the display, but other rumors suggest there's still going to be a Dynamic Island. Analyst Ross Young said that the iPhone 18 Pro models could have under-display Face ID, but that doesn't mean there won't be no Dynamic Island at all. Instead, the pill-shaped hole will be smaller. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has also spoken of a slimmed down Dynamic Island for the iPhone 18 Pro models. The new claim of a micro-transparent glass window supports the view that there will be a smaller Dynamic Island that shifts TrueDepth sensing components below the screen while retaining a smaller cutout for the front camera. While Smart Pikachu does not specifically mention the Pro models, supply-chain sources often use "series" loosely when discussing early panel and materials testing, and all previous rumors have related to Apple's high-end models. Apple is expected to release the iPhone 18 Pro models in September, alongside an all-new foldable iPhone, as part of a new split cycle launch. The regular iPhone 18 and the more affordable iPhone 18e are not expected to debut until early 2027.Related Roundup: iPhone 18Tag: Smart PikachuRelated Forum: iPhone This article, "iPhone 18 Pro Leak Adds New Evidence for Under-Display Face ID" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

It’s been a week of chaos in code and calm in headlines. A bug that broke the internet’s favorite framework, hackers chasing AI tools, fake apps stealing cash, and record-breaking cyberattacks — all within days. If you blink, you’ll miss how fast the threat map is changing. New flaws are being found, published, and exploited in hours instead of weeks. AI-powered tools meant to help developersView the full article

Picture this: A major e-commerce platform in Andheri experiences sudden slowdowns during peak shopping hours. Customers can’t complete purchases. Support lines light up. Revenue drops by the minute. Now imagine being the person who received an alert about rising server load thirty minutes earlier—the person who prevented this crisis before it started. This scenario demonstrates the real-world value of Nagios monitoring skills. For Mumbai professionals seeking meaningful career advancement, practical Nagios Training in Mumbai provides exactly this capability—transforming you from reactive problem-solver to proactive system guardian. Understanding Nagios: Practical Value for Mumbai Professionals Nagios functions as Mumbai’s digital early warning system. Consider how the city’s suburban railway network uses monitoring to prevent disruptions before they affect thousands of commuters. Nagios operates similarly for IT infrastructure—continuously checking systems, identifying potential issues, and providing timely alerts that enable preventive action. This proactive approach distinguishes routine IT work from strategic system management. For Mumbai’s technology professionals, Nagios proficiency delivers tangible career advantages: Enhanced Problem Prevention Capability shifts your role from emergency responder to system protector. You address issues during planned maintenance windows rather than during critical business hours, fundamentally changing your professional impact and work satisfaction. Demonstrable Business Value emerges through reduced downtime and prevented revenue loss. In Mumbai’s competitive business environment, professionals who directly contribute to operational continuity and cost savings command greater recognition and compensation. 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Career Transition Candidates establish practical, in-demand skills that facilitate entry into Mumbai’s expanding technology sector with immediately applicable capabilities. DevOps Practitioners integrate monitoring throughout development and deployment pipelines, creating more resilient systems and efficient operational processes. While self-directed learning resources exist, structured training accelerates skill development through organized content progression and expert guidance. Essential Components of Effective Nagios Training Quality Nagios training combines conceptual understanding with practical implementation: Foundational Concepts establish monitoring principles and Nagios architecture understanding, creating context for subsequent technical instruction. Practical Implementation involves hands-on Nagios installation, configuration, and management, transforming theoretical knowledge into applicable skill. Core Configuration Competence develops through defining monitoring parameters, establishing alert thresholds, and creating notification workflows aligned with business requirements. Tool Utilization Skills encompass both standard monitoring plugins and custom solution development for organization-specific monitoring needs. Real-World Application occurs through scenario-based exercises reflecting Mumbai’s diverse business technology environments and operational challenges. Advanced Capability Development includes distributed monitoring implementation, performance trending analysis, and integration with complementary management tools. Instructional quality significantly influences learning outcomes, making trainer expertise a critical program selection consideration. Instructional Excellence Through Experienced Guidance Practical skill development benefits substantially from instructor experience. The distinction between theoretical understanding and applied competence often emerges through learning from professionals with actual implementation experience across varied organizational contexts. The Nagios Training in Mumbai program offered through DevOpsSchool emphasizes mentor-guided, practical learning approaches. Their methodology focuses on capability development through applied exercises, scenario-based problem solving, and continued professional support beyond formal instruction periods. Program instruction is led by Rajesh Kumar, whose extensive background encompasses decades of practical technology implementation experience. With hands-on expertise developed through diverse organizational engagements, Rajesh provides instruction grounded in real-world application rather than purely theoretical knowledge. This perspective enables students to develop not only procedural competence but also contextual understanding of how monitoring solutions address actual business challenges. Professional Advantages of Structured Skill Development Formal training programs offer distinct benefits for professional skill acquisition: Organized Learning Pathways follow logical progressions from fundamental concepts to advanced applications, ensuring comprehensive understanding development. Expert Mentorship Access provides clarification of complex topics, practical implementation insights, and professional guidance based on extensive field experience. Applied Skill Development occurs through hands-on exercises that build confidence and reinforce theoretical understanding through direct application. Peer Learning Opportunities facilitate knowledge exchange and professional relationship development within Mumbai’s technology community. Career Advancement Support often includes professional development guidance, interview preparation, and job search assistance relevant to Mumbai’s employment landscape. Career Advancement Through Nagios Proficiency Developing Nagios expertise delivers multiple professional benefits: Employment Market Differentiation increases attractiveness to Mumbai organizations seeking reliable system monitoring capabilities within competitive technology recruitment environments. Career Progression Opportunities emerge for roles with greater responsibility and compensation in system administration, DevOps implementation, and IT operations management. Strategic Contribution Capacity evolves from reactive technical support to proactive system reliability management, enhancing professional satisfaction and organizational impact. Skill Sustainability provides knowledge that maintains relevance through technology evolution, supporting continuous professional development. Ideal Training Candidates in Mumbai’s Technology Sector This training delivers substantial value to various professional groups: Established IT Professionals including system administrators, network specialists, and technical support personnel seeking enhanced monitoring capabilities and career advancement opportunities. DevOps and Cloud Specialists requiring comprehensive monitoring integration within automated deployment pipelines and cloud infrastructure management practices. Career Development Seekers including recent graduates, career transition candidates, and professionals entering Mumbai’s expanding technology sector with practical, applicable skills. Initiating Your Nagios Skill Development Journey Beginning professional skill development involves practical considerations: Program Selection should prioritize comprehensive content coverage, applied learning opportunities, and instruction from experienced professionals. Schedule Compatibility requires alignment with Mumbai’s demanding professional commitments and logistical considerations. Outcome Alignment should correspond with career objectives, whether focused on skill enhancement, professional certification, or career transition. Provider Evaluation involves assessing trainer qualifications, program structure, and post-training support services. Strategic Professional Development in Mumbai’s Technology Landscape Mumbai’s technology sector continues expanding, creating significant opportunities for skilled professionals. Developing Nagios monitoring expertise positions you to contribute substantially to organizational success while advancing personal career objectives. Quality training establishes foundations for monitoring mastery. Programs offered through DevOpsSchool, guided by experienced professionals like Rajesh Kumar, combine conceptual understanding with practical application to prepare for real-world technology challenges. Investing in professional development through Nagios training represents a strategic step toward enhanced opportunities within Mumbai’s dynamic technology industry. Begin developing valuable monitoring capabilities today. Contact DevOpsSchool to explore Nagios training options in Mumbai and advance your professional technology career. Contact DevOpsSchool: Email: [email protected] Phone & WhatsApp (India): +91 84094 92687 Phone & WhatsApp (USA): +1 (469) 756-6329 Website: https://www.devopsschool.com/ View the full article

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Apple today announced an expansion of the Apple Manufacturing Academy with a new set of virtual training programs for small- and medium-sized businesses across the United States. The update marks the first time the Academy's training has been accessible online. It was previously only available via in-person sessions in Detroit. Apple describes it as a free resource intended to accelerate innovation among American manufacturers as part of its broader plan to invest $600 billion in the U.S. economy over the next four years. Apple said the new online courses cover a range of advanced manufacturing topics, including automation, predictive maintenance, quality control optimization, and the use of machine learning with vision systems. The training program also incorporates professional development content on communication and presentation skills to help participants prepare for operational and leadership roles. The expanded program is intended to increase access for companies that have not been able to attend in-person sessions. Launched in collaboration with Michigan State University (MSU) in August, the Apple Manufacturing Academy has already provided hands-on training and consultation to more than 80 businesses from Florida, Indiana, Michigan, Missouri, and Utah. Businesses enrolled in virtual programming at manufacturingacademy.msu.edu. The current learning materials form the initial phase of what Apple says will be a continuously expanding digital curriculum. This article, "Apple Launches Virtual Manufacturing Academy" first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums View the full article

In today’s hyper-connected digital era where every moment of system downtime can result in significant business losses, having robust IT monitoring isn’t just beneficial—it’s mission-critical. For Kolkata’s expanding technology ecosystem, from established corporate offices to innovative startups, possessing expertise in infrastructure monitoring tools has become essential for professional advancement. At the forefront of this monitoring revolution is Nagios, and developing proficiency with this powerful platform can substantially elevate your career path. If you’re engaged in Kolkata’s dynamic IT sector—whether as a system administrator, network specialist, DevOps professional, or someone aspiring to enter the technology field—your pathway to mastering infrastructure monitoring should begin with comprehensive training. This is precisely where Nagios Training in Kolkata transforms from an educational opportunity into a strategic career advancement decision. Nagios Explained: The Guardian of Your IT Infrastructure Think of Nagios as the ever-vigilant sentinel of your technological environment. It operates as a comprehensive monitoring solution that continuously evaluates every element of your IT landscape—ensuring servers operate efficiently, network connections remain stable, applications perform optimally, and security measures stay intact. Nagios fundamentally changes IT operations from reactive problem-solving to proactive management. Before sophisticated monitoring systems became standard, IT departments typically responded to issues only after users reported them. Nagios revolutionizes this approach by delivering early alerts about potential problems, frequently identifying concerns before they affect end-users. This proactive methodology fundamentally improves how organizations manage their technological resources. Here’s how Nagios comprehensively monitors different IT components: Monitoring Focus AreaKey Parameters MonitoredBusiness Value DeliveredServer PerformanceCPU usage, memory allocation, disk capacity, service statusPrevents system failures, maintains performance standards, avoids operational disruptionsNetwork OperationsDevice availability, bandwidth consumption, data packet integrity, connection latencyEnsures network reliability, identifies performance bottlenecks, maintains uninterrupted connectivityApplication HealthService responsiveness, database operations, application process statusGuarantees business applications remain operational and accessible to all usersSecurity OversightAuthentication attempts, access pattern anomalies, security log irregularitiesProvides early threat detection, strengthens security protocols, supports compliance requirements Why Nagios Expertise Matters in Kolkata’s Evolving Tech Scene Kolkata’s technological environment is experiencing significant growth, with traditional industries undergoing digital transformation while new technology ventures emerge. This development creates substantial demand for professionals who can ensure system reliability, performance, and continuous operation. Professional Advancement: Nagios proficiency provides access to high-demand roles including DevOps Engineer, Site Reliability Engineer, Cloud Infrastructure Specialist, and Monitoring Solutions Architect—positions offering competitive compensation and significant growth potential. Proactive Problem-Solving Approach: Instead of functioning as someone who repairs broken systems, you evolve into a professional who prevents issues from occurring—a considerably more valuable position within any organization. Cost Management Expertise: With Nagios being an open-source solution, organizations achieve substantial savings on software licensing. The professional who can implement and manage this platform effectively delivers immediate financial benefits to their employer. Future-Ready Skills Development: As Kolkata continues embracing cloud computing, IoT solutions, and comprehensive digital transformation, monitoring expertise will become increasingly valuable across all industry sectors. Essential Components of Comprehensive Nagios Training Quality education distinguishes between simply understanding Nagios concepts and truly mastering their application. An effective training program should encompass: Fundamental Understanding: Comprehensive overview of monitoring principles and Nagios architecture Step-by-step installation and configuration procedures Comparative analysis of Nagios Core versus Nagios XI Configuration Expertise: Defining and organizing hosts, services, and host groups Creating and managing comprehensive service checks Configuring contacts, contact groups, and notification protocols Implementing time periods and escalation procedures Advanced Implementation: Custom plugin development and modification Distributed monitoring architecture Performance data visualization and reporting Integration with complementary tools (including Grafana, Slack, and PagerDuty) Practical Application: Real-world scenarios replicating actual business environments Troubleshooting common monitoring challenges Best practices for enterprise-level implementations Why DevOpsSchool Represents Excellence in Nagios Training Selecting the appropriate training provider significantly influences the transformation from theoretical knowledge to practical capability. DevOpsSchool has established itself not merely as a training institution but as an excellence center where professionals evolve into skilled practitioners. What distinguishes DevOpsSchool is their educational philosophy: Practical, laboratory-intensive sessions where theoretical knowledge meets real-world application Authentic case studies derived from actual business situations Continuous mentorship extending beyond scheduled classroom hours Community access for ongoing learning and professional networking Career guidance and placement assistance for dedicated participants The caliber of any educational program ultimately depends upon the expertise behind its delivery. The Nagios training at DevOpsSchool benefits from the guidance of Rajesh Kumar, whose more than twenty years of practical experience provides exceptional depth to the curriculum. Rajesh doesn’t merely teach Nagios—he shares insights gained from decades of resolving complex infrastructure challenges for international organizations. His methodology ensures participants understand not only how to configure Nagios but why specific configurations prove more effective in particular scenarios, how to troubleshoot efficiently, and how to design monitoring systems that genuinely support organizational objectives. Who Benefits from Nagios Training in Kolkata? This educational program delivers substantial value across multiple professional categories: IT Infrastructure Specialists: System administrators seeking to expand their monitoring capabilities Network engineers requiring comprehensive network monitoring implementation IT managers responsible for infrastructure reliability and performance standards DevOps and Cloud Professionals: DevOps engineers integrating monitoring into continuous delivery pipelines Cloud engineers implementing monitoring for cloud-native environments Site Reliability Engineers building reliability into system foundations Career Development Seekers: Professionals planning transition into infrastructure roles Recent graduates establishing a solid foundation in IT operations Career changers entering the technology field with marketable skills Making Informed Decisions About Your Professional Development Kolkata’s professional environment rewards individuals who invest in relevant, high-demand capabilities. Nagios mastery represents one such strategic investment that delivers returns throughout your career. Beyond technical competencies, you cultivate a systematic approach to problem resolution, a profound understanding of IT infrastructure, and the capacity to contribute directly to business continuity and achievement. The selection of training provider significantly impacts learning outcomes. A program combining comprehensive curriculum with expert instruction, practical orientation, and industry recognition—such as that offered through DevOpsSchool’s Nagios training—provides the complete framework for professional development. Your Pathway to Nagios Proficiency As Kolkata continues establishing itself as a significant technology center in Eastern India, the professionals who excel will be those possessing skills addressing fundamental business requirements. Reliable IT infrastructure monitoring represents not merely a technical necessity but a business imperative. Pursuing formal Nagios training signifies more than simply adding another qualification to your professional profile. It represents your dedication to professional excellence, your comprehension of authentic business requirements, and your preparedness to assume greater responsibility in ensuring technological reliability. The journey from understanding basic monitoring concepts to designing and managing enterprise-level Nagios implementations proves both challenging and rewarding. With appropriate guidance, structured learning progression, and practical exposure, this journey can position you at the forefront of Kolkata’s technological transformation. Take the definitive step in your IT career journey today. Contact DevOpsSchool to discover how their expert-led Nagios training can enhance your professional capabilities and create new opportunities within Kolkata’s vibrant technology landscape. 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