The Cyber Arm

11/18/2025

A new Gallup poll shows trust in businesses to use AI responsibly is up slightly, but a majority still worry about its impact on jobs and society. Where do you land on AI's infiltration into all corners of business?

Despite improvements, Americans remain concerned about whether businesses will use AI responsibly and what impact it will have on job availability.

11/18/2025

Tool overwhelm' is real.

It's easy to get caught up chasing maximum productivity, and just as easy to fall into the trap of using too many tools.

Especially now that you've got AI tools to help you use your other AI tools.

Even the 'standard' apps can become too much.

Slack, Teams, Asana, and others are great for collaboration, and just as good at distracting your team from the actual work.

It's easy to slip into a constant notification-checking loop, juggling messages, pings, and threads across multiple platforms.

You end up with people spending their days reacting instead of acting.

Psychologists call this attention residue… the mental drag left behind every time you switch between tasks.

If your tool stack has gotten too crowded, ask yourself whether your company could run the same (or better) with less.

Most businesses can get by using a chat tool for quick updates, a project tool for tasks, and email for external communication.

And yes, you can absolutely get by without using AI for everything.

11/17/2025

A deep dive into the security and privacy vulnerabilities of smart home devices powered by AI. Learn how to protect your connected home as new technology emerges.

This article explores LLM IoT integration, showing how edge-based LLMs enable smarter automation, natural commands, and stronger security.

11/16/2025

Lenovo's new Legion Go 2 gaming handheld gets powerful upgrades and a bigger battery, but it comes with a significantly higher price tag. Is it worth the cost?

At IFA 2025, Lenovo shared even more details about its flagship Legion Go 2 gaming handheld including some potential major upgrades in performance but also a big increase in price.

11/15/2025

Is dollar store tech a hidden gem or a waste of money? This CNET review of 10 bargain gadgets finds some surprising hits among the misses.

I picked up 10 gadgets, each one for $10 or less, from Dollar Tree, Dollar General, Five Below and Daiso. Here's what I thought of the budget-friendly tech.

11/14/2025

A new era of ransomware attacks is targeting cloud infrastructure. What are the key vulnerabilities and how can businesses protect their data?

The ShinyHunters extortion group claims to have stolen over 1.5 billion Salesforce records from 760 companies using compromised Salesloft Drift OAuth tokens.

11/13/2025

The future of work is here, and it's powered by AI. A look at how companies are leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and collaboration.

AI often requires a technology rethink of the organization. Learn why CIOs, CTOs and Chief Architects find themselves in the best position to provide this guidance.

11/13/2025

Your Multi-Factor Authentication might be a security risk.

You probably feel safer knowing your accounts are protected by Multi-Factor Authentication.

And you should. It’s a big step up from using passwords alone, but here’s the problem most people don't realize… hackers have figured out how to get around it.

It's called MFA fatigue.

Attackers flood your phone with nonstop login prompts until you finally hit "Approve" when you’re distracted for a second.

That's why the type of MFA you use matters more than just having it turned on.

The old "tap to approve" method is convenient, but it's also the one hackers exploit most.

Here's what to do instead:

? Use hardware keys (like YubiKey): They confirm your login physically, so even if someone has your password, they can't get in.
? Turn on number matching: Instead of simply approving a notification, you must enter a code shown on your screen, which is much harder to fake.
? Switch to FIDO2 or WebAuthn logins: These newer standards block phishing attempts and are supported by tools like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.

Putting a bit of extra attention into this is worth it. Trust us.

11/12/2025

Meta's new AI glasses can read messages and translate conversations right on the lens. Is this a step forward for AR, or does it raise new privacy concerns?

Sky's Technology reporter Mickey Carroll goes hands on (or face on?) with Meta's latest smart glasses.

11/11/2025

Think all Amazon reviews are trustworthy? Think again. Here's how to tell if that 5-star rating is legit or just clever marketing.

Now that tools like Fakespot are gone, I use these tips to identify untrustworthy reviews and avoid wasting my money.

11/10/2025

New EU regulations on financial data sharing may block US tech giants from accessing consumer information. What does this mean for data collection and consumer choice as a whole?

Germany wants to exclude big US tech

11/09/2025

Biotech startups are redefining innovation in 2025. From AI-driven diagnostics to sustainable bioproducts, this new era is reshaping healthcare and the environment. Dive into the trends driving this transformation.

This guide delves into biotech startups, exploring the driving forces behind their rise and projecting the trends that will shape their trajectory.