New research into human vision proves high-res PC monitors right up to 16K are worth it and comes with a handy calculator to help you choose your next screen

When it comes to PC monitors, I’ve been a high-DPI aficionado—OK, a high-DPI bore—since forever. So, forgive me for feeling just a touch of triumphant as I report on new research that entirely vindicates my personal peccadilloes when it comes to pixel density. It turns out really high-res PC monitors are worth it, after all….

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‘This generation of AI is…enabling companies to innovate much faster than ever before,’ says Amazon, as it confirms that 14,000 corporate roles will be laid off

Earlier today, Amazon sent an email to all its employees to explain why it needed to make “organizational changes” that would result in 14,000 corporate roles being laid off. The message carried the usual phrases one sees in missives from senior management: more leanly, fewer layers, more ownership, move as quickly as possible. The reason…

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LastPass warns of a new phishing campaign involving death certificates and a nefarious email that demands you reply to it if you’re not dead

If you’ve recently been informed that a death certificate is being used to get into your LastPass account, you have fallen victim to bad actors. LastPass, one of the most popular password manager providers, has recently posted a blog detailing a deceptive new scam that claims a death certificate has been uploaded on your behalf…

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