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Is web3 data storage ushering in a new era of privacy?

Dataconomy

The best of these decentralized storage platforms enable consumers to securely store their information and access it whenever and however they wish – without relinquishing ownership to third parties with ulterior motives. The potential for disruption is clearly huge. In the past two years alone, 2.6

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New iCloud storage plans got more applause than iPhone 15

Dataconomy

The unveiling of these new iCloud storage plans (iCloud 6TB, iCloud 12TB) was met with perhaps the most resounding applause of the entire event, signaling just how crucial storage has become in our increasingly digital lives. Pricing that makes sense Apple’s existing iCloud+ subscription plans offer 50 GB for $0.99

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Stuck at 5GB: Apple iCloud lawsuit

Dataconomy

In 2011, when Steve Jobs introduced Apple’s iCloud service, it promised a seamless solution for storing and accessing data across Apple devices. Yet, a decade later, iCloud finds itself entangled in a legal battle that threatens to redefine the landscape of cloud storage. What’s being said? What happens next?

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Smart Watches: Stylish Data Storage or Big Security Risk?

CTOvision

New devices are coming to market every day, offering storage or computing power in a wearable format. While these devices look great, and provide cool technical features, they also represent considerable security risk. Apple Watch dominates competition in Consumer Reports test (cultofmac.com). Photo from Revault.io

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Apple’s iCloud Plus bundles a VPN, private email, and HomeKit camera storage

The Verge

Apple’s iCloud Plus logo. Image: Apple. Apple is amping up iCloud with a new set of features called iCloud Plus. The cloud storage service will now come with access to a VPN, burner email addresses, and unlimited storage for HomeKit-enabled home security cameras. Image: Apple. Maybe next year.

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Overcoming the Equation: Security = Friction

CTOvision

Why does security have to be so onerous? Is this password secure enough: Mxyzptlk? Now that’s secure – good luck remembering it! We’ve migrated to a userid-password society; as we’ve added layers of security, we password-protect each layer: PC (and now device), network, enclave, application, database, and storage (encryption).

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Storage Boost for iPhone or iPad

CTOvision

Many of us have had this problem: we've run out of storage on our iPhone or iPad, and don't want to upgrade to a model with higher capacity, or, worst, there is no model with enough capacity to satisfy our need. You're probably already familiar with one option, which is to use cloud storage. Related articles.

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