The 16GB option might be overkill for the average home gamer, but it’s a welcome addition for edge cases that truly need the extra RAM.

Are you a power user wishing you could get a Raspberry Pi 5 with even more RAM? Well, now you can pick up one with a whopping 16GB of RAM.

This capability means there are now 2GB, 4GB, 8GB, and 16GB boards for everything from the lightest tasks to more demanding, memory-intensive workloads.

Also: The best Raspberry Pi alternatives

If you’ve been keeping up with the Raspberry Pi 5 news, there isn’t much in this release to surprise you. These boards all run the new optimized D0 stepping of the Broadcom BCM2712 processor, which includes support for memory capacities greater than 8GB.

The 16GB Pi is possible because RAM maker Micron has supplied a single package containing eight of its 16Gbit LPDDR4X die, allowing the 16GB of RAM to be placed on a single chip.

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/finally-a-16gb-raspberry-pi-5-but-at-this-price-point-does-a-mini-pc-make-more-sense/

ChatGPT can step in if Apple’s voice assistant can’t answer your question or handle your request. Here’s how it works.

Trying to use Siri on an iPhone or iPad can be a frustrating experience. That’s because Apple’s voice assistant too often fails to understand or correctly respond to your requests. And in this age of generative AI, Siri can’t handle the same types of tasks easily tackled by advanced AI bots. To skirt Siri’s limitations and add a dose of AI, you can now use ChatGPT directly on your iPhone and iPad.

Also: Apple’s $95 million Siri settlement could mean a payout for you – here’s how much

Available in iOS/iPadOS 18.2, OpenAI’s chatbot will take over from Siri to respond to certain questions and requests — just as if you were using the ChatGPT website or app. The difference here is that ChatGPT is integrated via Apple Intelligence. That means the AI can automatically pop up to help you when Siri is stymied.

Before you proceed, keep in mind that you need the right type of device, one that supports Apple Intelligence. That means any iPhone 16, an iPhone 15 Pro, an iPhone 15 Pro Max, any iPad model with an M1 or later chip, or an iPad mini with an A17 Pro chip.

With a supported device, you can ask Siri to call on ChatGPT to respond to specific types of requests, particularly those geared toward generative AI. Beyond submitting general requests, you can use ChatGPT with Apple’s AI-powered Writing Tools to write and revise text based on your descriptions. On an iPhone 16, you can use ChatGPT with Visual Intelligence, which taps into the camera to provide details on the places and objects around you.

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-i-set-chatgpt-as-siris-backup-and-what-else-it-can-do-on-my-iphone/

Start the new year by adding this simple process to your Android maintenance routine. You’ll be glad you did.

As the new year begins, it’s a great time to refresh your personal life and digital devices.

If your Android phone or tablet has become sluggish, you’re not alone. Over time, many devices can slow down, but the good news is there are simple ways to improve performance. One quick fix is restarting the device, which can solve many common issues. Another effective solution for speeding things up and freeing storage is to clear cached data from apps and websites.

Also: The best tablets (aren’t all iPads)

In this guide, I’ll show you how to clear cached data, with easy instructions to help you find the right settings on Android devices. The steps outlined may vary slightly depending on your Android device’s manufacturer and software customization. However, the general process is the same and this tutorial should help you get on the right track.

Stay updated with SOC News for cutting-edge security innovations and expert industry insights! 

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-to-clear-your-android-phones-cache-and-make-it-feel-like-new-for-2025/

From AI-driven defense to evolving ransomware tactics, here’s what cybersecurity industry leaders and experts are preparing for this year.

The cybersecurity landscape of 2024 was marked by devastating ransomware attacks, artificial intelligence (AI)-powered social engineering, and state-sponsored cyber operations that caused billions in damages. As 2025 kicks off, the convergence of AI, geopolitical instability, and evolving attack surfaces presents an even more complex threat environment.

Security professionals are bracing for what could be the most challenging year yet in cyber defense as threat actors leverage increasingly sophisticated tools and tactics. Based on current threat intelligence and emerging attack patterns, here are five significant cybersecurity predictions that will likely shape 2025.

1. Ransomware will become data destruction and manipulation

Ransomware is no longer just about extortion — it’s becoming a tool for systemic disruption.

Also: The Best of CES 2025 awards are in, as selected by ZDNET and the rest of CNET Group

Ransomware attacks have become a fixture of the cybersecurity threat landscape, with organizations paying millions to recover encrypted data. However, the nature of these attacks is changing. This year, ransomware groups will move beyond encryption and data theft, targeting the integrity of critical data itself.

This evolution could include attacks that corrupt sensitive databases, modify financial records, or disrupt the operations of entire industries. Imagine the implications of altered medical records in a hospital or tampered financial data at a multinational bank. The risks extend beyond monetary losses, threatening lives and destabilizing trust in institutions.

Source: https://www.zdnet.com/article/how-ai-will-transform-cybersecurity-in-2025-and-supercharge-cybercrime/

Originally published by Tamnoon.As businesses continue migrating to the cloud and expanding their cloud footprint, scaling remediation of misconfigurations and reducing cloud threat exposure becomes a continuous battle for SecOps teams. Managed cloud security services offer the much-needed solution for cloud security teams; what MDR is to SOC teams, managed cloud security services are to security engineers. In this post, we’ll explore six key benefits of managed cloud security in 2024, and why it’s a game-changer for organizations managing security in the cloud.

Source: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/6-top-benefits-of-managed-cloud-security

Paper presents a holistic overview and applicable methodology for impartially assessing intelligent systemsSEATTLE – Nov. 14, 2024 – The Cloud Security Alliance (CSA), the world’s leading organization dedicated to defining standards, certifications, and best practices to help ensure a secure cloud computing environment, today released Artificial Intelligence (AI) Risk Management: Thinking Beyond Regulatory Boundaries. Drafted by CSA’s AI Governance & Compliance Working Group, the document offers a comprehensive framework for auditing AI systems, addressing the critical aspects of AI technology and providing auditors with much-needed insights and tools to ensure the reliability and responsible innovation of intelligent systems..

Source: https://cloudsecurityalliance.org/articles/csa-issues-comprehensive-guidelines-for-auditing-ai-systems-beyond-compliance