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Google has introduced new features for Chrome on iOS that help users bifurcate work and personal data by using separate Google accounts. As more employers implement bring your own device (BYOD) policies, employees increasingly access company resources from browsers on their personal devices. Devices connected to a managed Google Workspace are able to leverage these additions.

Chrome now supports easy account switching and data separation on iOS, similar to its approach on Android and Chrome for desktop. The browser keeps data such as tabs, history and passwords confined to the corresponding account, protecting employer information from exposure to personal activities.

When users first sign or select their managed account, they will be taken through an onboarding process that explains the separation between managed accounts and personal, as well as insights into how their company is handling their data. Anytime a user switches to the managed account, they are notified that they are entering a managed experience.

Google has also added safeguards for companies using Chrome Enterprise. IT teams can now apply URL filtering to work accounts in Chrome on iOS, and security teams can stream audit logs from iOS and Android directly into the Admin console or any SIEM, both of which are features already available on desktop.

These features are available for managed devices through Chrome Enterprise today.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/mobile/google-adds-separate-work-and-personal-accounts-to-chrome-on-ios-170032115.html?src=rss 

Fallout: Bakersfield is a fan-made mod of the 1990s original that’s been on our radar for a few years. We got a little teaser back in 2022, but it’s been radio silence since then. Now there’s an actual trailer filled with gameplay footage and it looks pretty nifty.

Developer Alexander “Red888guns” Berezin is the brains behind the project and he used the GZDoom engine to recreate the ghoul city of Necropolis from Fallout 1 as an FPS that resembles the newer games. The art style is pretty incredible in this trailer and looks to be a highlight of the project. Take a look for yourself.

This doesn’t look like a full mod of the entire game, as that would be quite the undertaking. Rather, it reimagines the Necropolis section. The trailer ends with a confrontation with the boss of that zone, indicating the mod will be a retelling of the sequence, and not a reimagining of the whole game. This reminds me of the first installment of the Final Fantasy VII remake that was entirely set in Midgar.

Unfortunately, we have some time to wait before we get our hands on this mod. The trailer indicates a release date in 2027. There’s also the Bethesda-sized elephant in the room. Who knows if the company’s lawyers will go on a letter-writing spree to get this project shut down. 

This is a side gig for developer Berezin, as he’s also working on New Blood’s Fallout-style throwback RPG. We don’t know when that one’s coming out. 

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/gaming/pc/the-fan-made-mod-of-the-original-fallout-game-has-a-real-trailer-and-it-looks-sick-162910288.html?src=rss 

We are mere days away from the official launch of the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 on July 25. Amazon is enticing customers to try out the foldable handset by throwing in a $300 gift card with every pre-order. This can be used to purchase anything on the platform and is available with every color and both the 256GB and 512GB versions of the Z Fold 7.

We strongly recommend going for the 512GB model, as the two storage options are the same price ($2,000) during this pre-order period. Samsung is offering a similar promotion, but that $300 gift card can only be used on the company’s official store. This could be a good fit for those looking for accessories, but Amazon offers more bang for your buck.

Despite not actually being out yet, the Z Fold 7 is already making a splash in the foldable scene. We were so impressed with our review unit that we placed the gadget at the top of our list of the best foldable phones. It’s a remarkably thin device, with a sleekly-designed hinge that stays out of the way when opened.

The 200MP main camera is fantastic, the specs are unparalleled and both displays are gorgeous. We called it a “stunning device” in our official review, going on to praise the 120Hz refresh rate of both screens and the peak brightness of 2,600 nits. We said that the displays “pop a touch more” compared to rivals like the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

The main downside here is the price. We know foldables are the hot, new thing for the tech-obsessed, but $2,000 is a whole lot of cheddar for a handset. Today’s deal (sort of) brings that down to $1,700, which makes things a bit more palatable.

Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/amazon-includes-a-free-300-gift-card-when-you-pre-order-the-samsung-galaxy-z-fold-7-151315661.html?src=rss 

Prime Day has come and gone, but power bank stalwart Anker still has some compelling deals to keep your devices charged while on the go. Among these is the Anker Laptop Power Bank, which carries 25,000mAh of portable power. It features three 100W USB‑C ports, two of which have retractable USB‑C cables built in so you don’t have to remember your own in order to charge your compatible devices.

This particular model was our top pick for best premium power bank, but it’s on sale for 30 percent off. At $95 during the sale, it’s still a premium product, but this is near the lowest price we’ve ever seen.

Anker carries a vast catalog of products, and several others are on sale right now. Among them is this high‑powered 140W Anker Laptop Charger, which currently has a $20 clippable coupon on Amazon. It sports four different USB ports all with their own power outputs for different device classes, and all four can be used at once. A handy touch display shows total power output, output per port and features temperature monitoring to ensure ideal charging conditions.

Follow @EngadgetDeals on X for the latest tech deals and buying advice.

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/this-anker-power-bank-that-can-charge-a-laptop-is-30-percent-off-right-now-142805617.html?src=rss 

A major zero-day security vulnerability in Microsoft’s widely used SharePoint server software has been exploited by hackers, causing chaos within businesses and government agencies, multiple outlets have reported. Microsoft announced that it had released a new security patch “to mitigate active attacks targeting on-premises [and not online] servers,” but the breach has already effected universities, energy companies, federal and state agencies and telecommunications firms. 

The SharePoint flaw is a serious one, allowing hackers to access file systems and internal configurations or even execute code, to completely take over systems. The flaw could put more than 10,000 companies at risk, Cybersecurity company Censys told The Washington Post. “It’s a dream for ransomeware operators, and a lot of attackers are going to be working this weekend as well.” Google’s Threat Intelligence Group added that the flaw allows “persistent, unauthenticated access that can bypass future patching.” 

The US Cybersecurity and Infrastucture Security agency (CISA) said that any servers affected by the exploit should be disconnected from the internet until a full patch arrives. It added that the impact of the attacks is still being probed.  

The vulnerability was first spotted by Eye Security, which said the flaw allows hackers to access SharePoint servers and steal keys in order to impersonate users or services. “Because SharePoint often connects to core services like Outlook, Teams, and OneDrive, a breach can quickly lead to data theft, password harvesting, and lateral movement across the network,” Eye Security wrote in a blog post. 

The FBI is aware of the attack and is working closely with government and private sector partners. It’s not immediately clear which groups are behind the zero-day hacks. In any case, the attack is liable to put Microsoft under the microscope again. A 2023 breach of Exchange Online mailboxes led the White House’s Cyber Safety Review Board to declare that Microsoft’s security culture was “inadequate.” 

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/cybersecurity/microsoft-sharepoint-server-vulnerability-puts-an-estimated-10000-organizations-at-risk-120006463.html?src=rss 

France is investigating whether X has manipulated its algorithm and engaged in “fraudulent data extraction.” Prosecutors are looking into if the social media platform engaged in election interference. They launched the investigation on July 11, following reports in January. It has labelled X as an “organized gang.” 

X’s Global Government Affairs account issued a scathing breakdown of what it calls France’s “politically-motivated criminal investigation” and its refusal to cooperate. 

The French government has requested that X provide its “recommendation algorithm and real-time data about all user posts on the platform.” France is using multiple experts to look at the information. One is David Chavalarias, director of the Paris Complex Systems Institute (ISC-PIF), who leads the “Escape X” campaign. Another expert Maziyar Panahi, an AI engineer at ISC-PIF, worked on research projects alongside Chavalarias “that demonstrate open hostility towards X.”

Unsurprisingly, X is not happy about the involvement of Chavalarias and Panahi, claiming it could mean a predetermined outcome. As a result, X is refusing to provide French authorities with the requested access.

In the statement, X said the investigation, led by parliamentarian Éric Bothorel, “egregiously undermines X’s fundamental right to due process and threatens our users’ rights to privacy and free speech. Mr Bothorel has accused X of manipulating its algorithm for ‘foreign interference’ purposes, an allegation which is completely false.” 

This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/big-tech/france-launches-criminal-probe-of-xs-alleged-algorithm-manipulation-123017920.html?src=rss