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February 8, 2022

Google Rolls Out DIY Chromebook Repair Program for Schools

Google joins the ranks of Chromebook makers who have launched their own training initiatives to assist schools in performing repairs. Some schools are even offering elective courses in Chromebook repair.

New Contactless Biometric System Uses Hands as Secure Passwords

Widespread belief is that finger, face, and voice authentication are the epitome of security. But those technologies are not as safe as we think, according to nVIAsoft officials, who point out that conventional biometric systems like face, voice, and fingerprint recognition have easily exploitable security loopholes.

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AMD vs. Facebook Financial Performance: Why Leadership Matters

Facebook is suddenly starting to look a lot like Netscape did many years ago, and that isn't a good thing. The cause appears to be the same: inexperienced leadership. Meanwhile, AMD is doing exceedingly well because it aggressively pursued experienced leaders. Let's compare AMD and Facebook. Then, we'll close with the product of the week: an electric truck which also currently exceeds all expectations.

Average Tech Salary Breaks Six Figures, Some Workers Still Feel Underpaid

The average salary for a tech worker reached $104K in 2021, yet nearly half still feel they're underpaid. The hot recruiting market could be contributing to workers feeling underpaid, maintained Brittany Nisenzon, metro markets manager with Robert Half, a global staffing company.

Data Breaches Affected Nearly 6 Billion Accounts in 2021

The biggest breach of the period was a combination of several cyber smash-and-grab operations over the years that contained 3.2 billion unique email and password combinations from Netflix, LinkedIn and other online outfits.