Most plastics take hundreds of years to decompose. This one, from case maker Pivet, harnesses the power of hungry microbes.
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All the Top Features Coming to Your iPhone This Fall
Apple just previewed iOS 15, the latest version of its mobile operating system. Here’s what’s new.
Ransomware Hit Another Pipeline Firm—and 70GB of Data Leaked

LineStar Integrity Services was hacked around the same time as Colonial Pipeline, but radical transparency activists have brought the attack to light.
Windows Virtual Desktop gets new features and pricing, and a new name
Azure Virtual Desktop, the new name for Microsoft’s cloud-based virtual desktop service, reflects more options for using Azure services rather than a reduced emphasis on Windows.
How to Protect Your Files From Ransomware

It’s a growing threat for individual users and businesses alike—but there are ways to protect yourself.
The Safest Way to Store and Share Your Nudes

Listen, if you’re going to take them, follow these precautions so they don’t go anywhere you don’t intend them to.
The FBI’s Director Compares Ransomware Threat to 9/11

Plus, a Supreme Court decision on a controversial anti-hacking law, a WhatsApp walk-back, and more of the week’s top security news.
Microsoft Teams: Here’s when your calls will get end-to-end encryption
E2EE is finally coming to Microsoft Teams VoIP calls, adding more privacy to ad hoc conversations.
Microsoft Dynamics 365: A cheat sheet
Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a suite of enterprise-level intelligent cloud-based applications. The software stack combines ERP and CRM apps and integrates them with Azure and Microsoft 365.
Microsoft’s Vote Tracking Software Clears a Major Hurdle

Hart InterCivic will be the first private vendor to partner with the company on using its open-source ElectionGuard system.