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Introducing LEDGER FLEX — Easy, Secure Self-Custody, Free From Compromise

July 29, 2024,PARIS, France & Nashville, Tenn., United States : Ledger, the world leader in Digital Asset security for consumers and enterprises, today launched for sale Ledger Flex, its second new product launch in 2024. Released during Ledger’s tenth anniversary, Ledger Flex and the previously released Ledger Stax mark the inception of a new generation of Ledger hardware, featuring secure E Ink® touchscreen displays powered by Ledger’s Secure OS. Ledger Flex is available to purchase today on Ledger.com and through our retail partners around the world for $249, shipping immediately.

Ledger Flex marks the new standard for Ledger devices, featuring NFC and a secure E Ink® touchscreen, at an attractive price point. Ledger Flex is an homage to the iconic black and steel motif featured on Ledger devices for a decade, a reminder of Ledger’s heritage of uncompromising security. Its high-resolution, 2.8” display provides clarity when signing transactions or approving logins. E Ink® offers unmatched energy efficiency, so the battery can last for weeks or even months on one charge.

“After a decade of setting the standard for security and self-custody in crypto and digital assets, I’m proud to say we’re raising the bar again,” says Pascal Gauthier, Chairman & CEO of Ledger. “By launching both Ledger Flex and Ledger Stax this year, we’re redefining the experience of self-custody. Ledger devices already secure more than 20% of the world’s digital assets, and our new secure touchscreen category will make self-custody more accessible than ever before for more consumers and enterprises.”

Secure signing devices are key to a future where Proof of You becomes essential — as more of our value becomes digitized, society will need trusted methods to prove identity. The rapid advancement of AI pushes provenance to the forefront of technology’s biggest challenges, and trusting what you see becomes increasingly difficult. Ledger devices are the only products in the world with secure touchscreens, making them essential for protecting both your digital value and your identity. Ledger devices bring security to your inherently insecure devices.

After a decade of building uncompromising secure devices and a robust open-source developer ecosystem, Ledger is ready to secure a world that’s embracing AI. Where AI creates abundance, the blockchain is a natural partner by creating scarcity and authenticity. Ledger secures the blockchain, and will build applications to serve the need for Proof of You.

This begins with a new app for Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex: Ledger Security Key, providing Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) and Passkey capabilities. Passkeys provide a secure and convenient alternative to traditional passwords, and can eliminate phishing from your security risk factors. With Ledger Security Key, you can use your Ledger wallet to login without having to pull up your password or use a less secure 2FA such as a browser extension or SMS. This feature is built on the open FIDO 2 specification, ensuring decentralized access across platforms, and is already compatible with Google, Amazon, Binance, Coinbase, and much more. Simply tap your Ledger Flex or Ledger Stax to your phone to login to supported services, or connect via USB to your laptop or PC.

“Without a secure screen, you are not secure. Period. The easy-to-use secure touchscreens of Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex are the only truly secure touchscreens in the world, battle tested by the Donjon and third parties,” says Ian Rogers, Chief Experience Officer at Ledger. “With growing digital ownership and AI fakes, digital asset security, proof-of-humanity, and proof-of identity is more crucial than ever. Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex are the secure touchscreens to go with the insecure touchscreen in your pocket.”

Ledger Flex is partnered by Ledger Live, the leading omni-chain companion app, which enables users to connect seamlessly with their Ledger device. Ledger Live is the most secure way to buy, sell, swap and earn yield on your crypto, integrated with global providers such as Moonpay, Coinbase, PayPal, and Lido. To date, Ledger supports over 10,000 coins & tokens on more than 70 blockchains in Ledger Live, and approximately 200 dApps have been integrated into the Ledger ecosystem. Developers who want to build on the Ledger ecosystem can check out our updated Developer Portal here.

Embracing a future built on digital value requires secure recovery options, ensuring your digital value or identity is never lost. In 2023 Ledger launched Ledger Recover, provided by Coincover, a service that enables users to encrypt, shard, and backup their secret recovery phrase, which supports Ledger Flex from launch, in addition to the already available Ledger Stax. With Ledger Recover you never have to worry about recovering access to your wallet, even if your physical Secret Recovery Phrase backup is lost or destroyed. With Ledger Live, ™Ledger Security Key, and Ledger Recover, the entire digital ownership experience is present and possible only on the Ledger ecosystem.

Ledger Flex is available today on Ledger.com and in Best Buy all across the US for $249. A special Ledger Flex BTC Edition is also available. Accessories to protect your Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex are shipping now.

With the introduction of Ledger Flex, there is now a Ledger device available at a price point for everyone:

LEDGER NANO S PLUS™: Ledger’s uncompromising security for your Bitcoin and crypto, available for just $79.
LEDGER NANO X™: More connectivity, featuring Bluetooth for on the go transactions at $149.
LEDGER FLEX™: Ledger’s next-generation touch interface and form factor at $249.
LEDGER STAX™: Premium next-gen design featuring the world’s first curved E Ink® display, with Qi charging and stacking magnets. Designed by Tony Fadell. Secured by Ledger, at $399, with a magnet shell in every box.

LEDGER FLEX SPECS:
Dimensions: 78.40 mm × 56.50 mm × 7.70 mm
Security: Ledger EAL 6+ certified secure element (ST33K1M5)
Screen type: E Ink® (up to 16 grays), customizable always-on lock screen, capacitive touch
Screen resolution: 2.8”, 600 x 480 pixels
Weight: 57.5g
Connectivity: USB C, Bluetooth® 5.2, NFC

LambdaTest Unveils Live Inspect for Enhanced App Automation Testing

July 29, 2024,San Francisco, United States & Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India : LambdaTest, a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, introduces its latest offering, the Live Inspect feature for app automation testing. This tool empowers developers and testers to optimize their app automation processes with unparalleled live debugging capabilities directly from the LambdaTest automation dashboard.

The Live Inspect feature allows users to interact with their automated test devices in real time, enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of automated tests. With features such as real-time navigation, detailed UI element inspection, and screenshot capture, teams can now troubleshoot issues directly as they arise with their automation scripts, moving beyond mere video playback to active engagement with their applications.

LambdaTest’s Live Inspect features include real-time interaction, which allows users to navigate their apps, inspect UI elements, capture screenshots, and generate unique custom xpaths while the automation script runs seamlessly. The enhanced UI Inspector also provides a tailored experience that adapts to the user’s script, ensuring precise interactions based on the Appium session. Users can perform app automation testing across 3000+ devices, OS, and browser combinations for comprehensive coverage.

The Live Debugger is easy to use: simply run your app automation test on LambdaTest, access your live running tests from the dashboard, and click the Live Inspect option to engage with an extended UI Inspector. This allows for seamless interaction with the app while the automation script runs, ensuring a smoother testing experience.

“The Live Inspect feature empowers teams to take control of their app testing like never before,” said Mayank Bhola, Co-Founder and Head of Product at LambdaTest. “By integrating real-time unique xpath generation for native and hybrid apps, we’re helping organizations streamline their workflows, reduce time-to-market, and improve overall quality. This feature is a game-changer for teams aiming for agility in their development cycles.”

LambdaTest aims to empower teams with tools that lead to faster development cycles and higher-quality applications as part of its commitment to innovation.

Systweak Software Launches DelightDisk for Mac

Jaipur, India, July 27, 2024 — Systweak Software, a renowned name in the field of software development, has launched DelightDisk to help users analyze disk space on Mac.

DelightDisk is a disk space analyzer that makes it easy for Mac users to organize various files. This tool scans, analyzes, and cleans disk space on Mac. Moreover, it also works seamlessly on internal, external & network drives.

Listed below are some of the primary features of DelightDisk:
Detailed Visualization of disk space with an interactive sunburst chart.
Identify & remove unnecessary files to free up disk space.
Allows adding specific folders for analysis.
Find hidden occupied spaces & reclaim the storage space.

“DelightDisk aims to analyze your disk with a color-coded graph to easily identify different files. It also helps clear junk after a quick preview of files within the application. With this application, we work towards solving the problem of users wondering ‘what is taking up space on their Mac’. The scan summary’s insights on various drives and folders help us learn which files are occupying the most disk space. Users can take an informed decision thereafter and remove the unnecessary files to free up space.” said Mr. Praveen Khanna, Vice-President, Systweak Software.

“At Systweak Software we work towards the objective of developing utilities to enhance user-friendliness while working on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS. With the launch of DelightDisk, we take a step forward in extending our vision towards this goal to manage disk space on Mac. I appreciate the team for their tireless dedication and commitment to enhance the functionality of the software while ensuring the user experience with our company’s standards of excellence.”- Mr. Shrishail Rana, CEO and Founder, Systweak Software.

GenRocket Unveils a Single Platform for Provisioning Any Kind of Test Data

Ojai, CA, July 27, 2024 –GenRocket, the leading synthetic data generation technology provider, today announced a unified platform for meeting all test and training data requirements. GenRocket’s TDA platform is designed to address the diverse and complex test data requirements of modern organizations. By integrating traditional TDM functions—such as copying, subsetting, and masking production data—with the ability to dynamically generate synthetic data, GenRocket offers a single, unified platform that transforms how organizations handle test data.

Enhancing Security and Compliance
Executive stakeholders, including Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), Chief Technology Officers (CTOs), and Chief Information Officers (CIOs), are acutely aware of the risks associated with using production data in software testing and other non-production environments. The introduction of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Protected Health Information (PHI) in testing scenarios can lead to costly data breaches and non-compliance with global data privacy laws such as GDPR and CCPA. GenRocket’s TDA platform mitigates these risks by securing and automating test data provisioning, ensuring compliance and reducing the potential for data breaches.

Empowering Agile Development and Enhancing Software Quality
GenRocket’s TDA platform supports agile development processes, enabling development and test teams to jointly develop product features, appropriate test cases and the precise data needed to fully meet testing objectives. Design-Driven Data, central to GenRocket’s approach, allows for the creation of synthetic data in any volume, variety, or format that is mapped to the needs of each test case. This methodology ensures comprehensive testing and high software quality, supporting faster release cycles and improving the overall customer experience.

A Unique Enterprise-Class Platform for Data Provisioning
Unlike traditional TDM, which relies on production data, GenRocket’s TDA platform utilizes dynamic synthetic data generation. This innovative approach eliminates the limitations of production data, such as the lack of required data variety, the need for manual data to augment production data, and the requirement for expensive storage infrastructure. GenRocket’s platform eliminates these limitations with dynamically generated synthetic data, delivering complete and accurate data for any testing or training data requirement on-demand.

Scalability and Flexibility for Global Data Provisioning
GenRocket’s TDA platform is designed for enterprise-class scalability, combining advanced data provisioning technologies with distributed self-service and seamless integration with automated release pipelines. This flexibility ensures that companies can meet diverse data provisioning requirements, whether using synthetic or production data, and supports the evolutionary adoption of synthetic data.

Driving Higher Efficiency and Cost Savings
One of the most compelling advantages of GenRocket’s TDA platform is its ability to deliver data directly into any automated test environment. By streamlining the testing process and enabling developers and testers to self-provision data, GenRocket reduces the time and effort required for software testing. This acceleration of the software development lifecycle results in significant cost savings and enhanced efficiency.

The Future of Data Provisioning with GenRocket
With over 700 data generators and support for more than 100 data formats, GenRocket’s TDA platform offers unmatched flexibility to meet any test data or training data challenge. This versatility, combined with the platform’s focus on automation, ensures that companies can achieve comprehensive and complete software testing and develop more accurate AI-based applications.

Stay ahead in the digital age with GenRocket’s TDA platform. Schedule a product demonstration today and discover how our innovative approach can enhance security, compliance, and efficiency for your organization.

LambdaTest Integrates with Netlify to Enhance Developer Workflows

July 24, 2024,Dallas, Dallas, United States & Bengaluru, Karnataka, India : LambdaTest, a leading cloud-based unified testing platform, announces its partnership with Netlify, the essential platform for businesses to build highly-performant and dynamic websites, ecommerce stores, and web apps. This collaboration aims to enhance the testing capabilities of developers, enabling them to deliver high-quality web applications more efficiently.

LambdaTest offers developers an exhaustive list of cloud-based testing solutions, including cross-browser compatibility testing, Web and App automation testing, and Real Device testing. Netlify users can easily integrate testing into their continuous deployment workflows and ensure comprehensive testing of their web applications before deployment through integration with LambdaTest.

Mayank Bhola, Co-Founder and Head of Product at LambdaTest, stated, “For developers striving to deliver stable and secure web applications, the integration between LambdaTest and Netlify represents a significant breakthrough. Leveraging this integration, developers can benefit from Netlify’s seamless deployment processes and LambdaTest’s robust testing capabilities, ensuring the reliability and quality of their apps across environments and devices.”

The Netlify ecosystem now has LambdaTest easily integrated, allowing developers access to an all-encompassing platform for testing web apps straight from their deployment pipelines. Workflows operate more efficiently, and deployments are quicker owing to this integration, eliminating the need to manage complex setups or switch between multiple tools.

Steven Larsen, VP, Partnerships and Ecosystems at Netlify, said, “We are pleased to collaborate with LambdaTest to offer our users enhanced testing solutions. With this integration, developers can significantly speed up their development cycles without sacrificing quality. This integration further supports Netlify’s mission to equip developers with the tools and support they need to develop and execute cutting-edge web applications efficiently.”

The integration between Netlify and LambdaTest is now available to all users, offering developers a comprehensive solution for testing and deploying web applications with confidence.

DCO Calls for Urgent Discussions with Member States, Digital Experts to Address Recent Global IT Outage’s Implications

July 24, 2024,Riyadh, Saudi Arabia : The Digital Cooperation Organization’s (DCO) General Secretariat said in a statement that it will hold urgent discussions with its Member States and digital economy experts to address the implications of the global IT outage that disrupted vital operations around the world, affecting critical business sectors like aviation, banking, broadcast media, software providers, and more.

The DCO General Secretariat states that “the high level of impact the world witnessed as a result of the unfortunate outage is alarming and indicates the dire need for a more effective and agile international digital cooperation.” The incident raised questions on continuity and sustainability in a world rapidly moving towards being highly dependent on digital channels and platforms. It is very crucial that the international community develops proper policies and protocols to mitigate the risks of such incidents and ensure the continuity of essential operations.

To this end, the DCO General Secretariat has called for an urgent deliberation for its Member States and digital economy experts to capture the lessons learned from this incident, assess its impact on national digital transformation plans in Member States, and plan practical steps to ensure that relevant stakeholders across sectors are aligned and ready to deal with such mishaps.

McAfee and Samsung Extend Partnership for 10th Year, Expand AI-Powered Online Protection for Samsung Customers Around the Globe via Galaxy Store

July 24, 2024,San Jose, Calif., United States : Samsung Galaxy devices now come equipped with McAfee’s patented and powerful AI-powered scam protection technology that safeguards against the surge in AI-generated phishing scams.
McAfee expands online protection for Samsung Galaxy mobile devices, including access to McAfee Security with McAfee Scam Protection™.
Decade-long partnership extended to include AI-powered McAfee Security in the Samsung Galaxy Store in 98 markets.

Today, McAfee Corp., a global leader in online protection, announced the extension of its ten-year partnership with Samsung, enabling enhanced protection for online threats to consumers’ privacy, identity and personal information.

Now, Samsung mobile devices, including the Galaxy S24 Ultra, Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Z Flip6, and Galaxy Z Fold6, come with the Galaxy Store pre-installed. This is where users can download and use the McAfee Security app* that includes McAfee Scam Protection™, the company’s patented AI technology that automatically identifies and alerts you if it detects a dangerous URL in your text messages. It also proactively blocks risky sites if you accidentally click on a scam link in a text, email, social media post, and more.

In addition to being available on consumer Galaxy phones and tablets, McAfee Security is now available for purchase for existing customers in 98 markets via the Galaxy Store. Consumers can easily buy and install the app on their Samsung mobile device, ensuring uninterrupted online protection. This is particularly important at a time when, with the rise of AI, cybercriminals are creating more convincing, personalized scams at scale, making it harder than ever for consumers to know what content to trust: 50% of mobile phone users say AI has made it harder for them to spot online scams and 39% of respondents admit to having clicked on text scam messages, such as a suspicious text from an unknown number or a fake package delivery text.**

These capabilities also help address key consumer concerns: according to McAfee’s recent Mobile Threat Survey, 90% of people globally are concerned about protecting their online privacy and identity when using their mobile phone. To further combat this concern in the age of AI, the latest Galaxy devices also come equipped with Advanced Intelligence settings***, giving users full control over how much they allow their data to enhance AI experiences by disabling online data processing.

“Our continued partnership with Samsung helps us do what matters most: protect more people so they can live their lives online with confidence,” said Pedro Gutierrez, Senior Vice President at McAfee. “With the introduction of Samsung’s new mobile AI experience and McAfee’s continued focus on using AI to fight against AI scams, we’re thrilled to continue our partnership.”

Samsung Galaxy devices, including the Galaxy S24 series, Galaxy Tab S9 series, Galaxy Z Flip6, and Galaxy Z Fold6, now offer McAfee Security with McAfee Scam Protection™ available at a special price through the pre-installed Galaxy Store app. This wide range of available devices with McAfee online protection solutions helps give users comprehensive protection against evolving online threats.

CSC and Palo Alto Networks Join Forces to Fortify Domain Security for Cortex XSOAR, XSIAM, and XPANSE Users and CSC Domain Registrar Clients

July 24, 2024,Wilmington, Del., United States : CSC, an enterprise-class domain registrar and world leader in mitigating domain security, domain name system (DNS), and digital brand threats, today announces a technical collaboration with Palo Alto Networks to boost domain security for users of Palo Alto Network’s Cortex XSOAR, XSIAM, and XPANSE solutions and for CSC’s domain registrar clients. Under this collaboration, CSC will use domain name, DNS, and secure sockets layer (SSL) portfolio data—in conjunction with intelligence and capabilities within Cortex—to contextualize risks and facilitate the remediation of threats.

This new integration pack for our CSCDomainManager℠ application programming interface (API) is now available for download via the Cortex marketplace. As part of the relationship, joint Cortex and CSC clients can also benefit from a complimentary, defined package of domain name and URL phishing takedowns that target corporate domain name portfolios. This will help secure clients against threat vectors targeting their brands online—working to fortify their overall security posture.

“Given the increasing threats faced by organizations and their consumers due to brand impersonation and other DNS security issues, we’re excited to extend CSC’s robust data sets and solutions to our clients conveniently through their existing Cortex products. Going after malicious actors at their root via takedowns and ensuring proper DNS security to prevent hijacking and other risks are powerful proactive steps to prevent damaging security incidents,” says Andrew Scott, director of product at Palo Alto Networks.

“CSC detects domain threats, online brand and DNS abuse, and fraud to protect companies from cyberattacks caused by compromised or fraudulent domains,” says Mark Calandra, president of CSC’s Digital Brand Services division. “Our inclusion in the Cortex marketplace is a testament to our capabilities and in-depth knowledge of the domain security landscape and boosts the visibility of our services by seamlessly integrating into the workflow of users focused on optimizing their cybersecurity posture.”

“In today’s ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape, integrating robust domain security and brand protection measures is not just a necessity, but a strategic imperative. Our collaboration with Palo Alto Networks exemplifies our commitment to delivering a comprehensive security posture that address the blended threats our clients face,” says Ihab Shraim, chief technology officer at CSC’s Digital Brand Services. “By leveraging advanced intelligence and capabilities, we empower businesses to proactively defend against domain-related cyber threats and ensure the integrity of their digital brand presence.”

Key benefits of the CSC and Cortex integration include:

Cortex XSOAR: Automates threat detection and incident response, simplifying management of domain-related security.
Cortex XSIAM: Analyzes data to identify vulnerabilities and enhances proactive threat mitigation strategies.
Cortex XPANSE: Provides visibility into and secures internet-facing assets, improving detection of vulnerable domains.
CSC Enhanced Domain Registrar Security: Strengthens defenses against hijacking, phishing and cyber threats. Implements continuous monitoring to protect against evolving domain security threats.

This partnership underscores the commitment of both CSC and Palo Alto Networks to deliver state-of-the-art security solutions, ensuring the safety and integrity of digital assets for their clients.

FlipHTML5 Launches an AI-Powered PDF Flipbook Creator for Everyone

Hong Kong, China, July 22, 2024 — In today’s fast-paced digital world, content creators require more efficient solutions to ensure the quality and engagement of digital content. To meet this demand, FlipHTML5 released a PDF flipbook creator (https://fliphtml5.com) that converts PDFs to dynamic flipbooks and helps users pump out interactive content with the power of AI.

Once users upload PDFs from local computers, iCloud, or Dropbox, FlipHTML5 automatically transforms them into appealing ebooks along with page-turning animation effects and sound. Batch conversion is supported to speed up the process. The PDF flipbook creator comes equipped with hundreds of customizable templates, facilitating users to create professional and polished flipbooks.

Instead of spending lots of time and effort writing, editing, and designing flipbooks, users not only amp up productivity but also gain inspiration with FlipHTML5. The integration with ChatGPT enables users to improve their writing, fix spelling errors, correct grammar, and shorten or lengthen sentences with a simple click. In addition, users can fine-tune the expression by simply choosing a preferred tone, such as casual, formal, professional, and friendly, thereby adapting their content to the target audience.

One of the notable features of the PDF flipbook creator is AI text-to-image. As users input the text description in a box, the AI-powered tool produces captivating images in a fraction of the time. Users have the flexibility to set the size and count of images. The generated images are added to flipbooks to enhance the visual appeal easily.

The PDF flipbook creator streamlines users’ workflow by offering ChatGPT-like interfaces. When encountering any questions during the process, users can chat with the built-in AI assistant to receive instant responses, without having to switch between different platforms. This allows users to enhance their efficiency and enjoy digital content creation.

FlipHTML5 assists users in seamlessly sharing the created flipbooks via links and through social media channels, like Facebook and Twitter. Users can download them in HTML, EXE, PDF, or JPG format for offline reading. The PDF flipbook creator ensures the flipbooks are responsive across various devices, making them accessible to the audience.

“FlipHTML5 combines AI technology into its PDF flipbook creator to help users bring their ideas to life effortlessly. Users are enabled to add multimedia elements, like videos, audio, and clickable hyperlinks to flipbooks, which capture the attention of the audience. Whether you want to create a product catalog, digital booklet, fashion lookbook, or other digital publications, FlipHTML5 empowers you to generate interactive flipbooks with ease,” said Winston Zhang, CEO of FlipHTML5.