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Healthcare organizations in the US may soon get a cybersecurity overhaul
A set of new requirements proposed by the US Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Office for Civil Rights could bring healthcare organizations up to par with modern cybersecurity practices. The proposal, posted to the Federal Register on Friday, includes requirements for multifactor authentication, data encryption and routine scans for vulnerabilities and breaches. It would also make the use…
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How to spend your $100 gift card after Christmas
I’ll be the first to say the Pura scent diffuser surprised me. Before testing it out, I didn’t believe such a small device could really inject strong scent into my home. But it didn’t take long before I was proven wrong. The one I have stays plugged in, resolute, in the family room of my home close to the front…
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Nissan and Honda officially announce plans to merge
Honda and Nissan have officially confirmed rumors that they’re pursuing a merger, the companies wrote in a joint press release. Each would continue to operate under its own brand, but with a new joint holding company as parent. If Nissan-controlled Mitsubishi also came on board, the combined group would become the world’s third largest automaker by sales volume and have…
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Bluesky’s latest update addresses an important verification problem
Bluesky has rolled out an update that fixes one important issue that could lead to impersonation on the decentralized social network. Now, when you verify your identity on the platform with your own domain, Bluesky will no longer free up your old .bsky.social username. In the past, going through the authentication process will make your original .bsky.social name available again,…
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The 2024 Kindle Paperwhite is $25 off right now
I’m really not sure how but suddenly Christmas is only eight days away and the window to order presents online is getting really small. So, if, like me, you’ve procrastinated a bit this year (ok, every year) then it’s time to take action and buy those amazing holiday presents. Fortunately, there are great deals on devices that will not only…
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TikTok loses its bid to pause the law that could ban it next month
A federal court has denied TikTok’s request for a temporary pause of a law that could result in a ban of the app next month. The ruling, which came in response to an emergency injunction filed by TikTok earlier this week, is the latest legal setback for the company as it tries to avoid a total ban of its app…
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The best white elephant gifts that everyone will love
Whether or not you’ve heard of a white elephant gift exchange before, there’s a good chance you have the wrong idea of what it is, how it actually works and where the idea came from. According to legend, the King of Siam would give a white elephant to courtiers who had upset them. It was a far more devious punishment…
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Google sues after Consumer Financial Protection Bureau orders supervision of its payment arm
The (CFPB) on Friday said it has ordered federal supervision of Google Payment Corp. after determining that it meets the legal requirements for such oversight. The CFPB monitors banks, credit unions and other financial institutions, and recently finalized a rule to supervise digital payment apps. In the , which focuses on the Google Pay app and its peer-to-peer (P2P) payment…
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One of our favorite Bluetooth speakers is 41 percent off right now
You know that feeling when the snow is falling outside but you’re inside curled up or cooking something warm as music plays around you? That movie moment is reason enough to invest in a good speaker but, by invest, I mean shop a great deal on one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers for 2024. Marshall’s Emberton II Portable Bluetooth Speaker…
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The best Cyber Monday kitchen deals will save you up to 44 percent on Ninja, Breville, KitchenAid, Fellow and more
Cyber Monday sales are a good opportunity to get a good deal on new gear — particularly if you’re looking for something for your kitchen. We’ve tested countless small appliances and cooking tools over the years — with new reviews rolling in all the time — and right now we’re seeing a bunch of that kitchen tech on sale. In…
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