ISPs: We're not going to sell your web browsing data

Verizon, Comcast and AT&T all defended their business practices following a controversial congressional vote that gives them the power to sell customers' data.

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Repainting bad eggs won't solve Twitter's leaky bucket problem

Twitter has changed the default egg-like profile it gives new users, but it's not solving the "bad egg" problem, or helping regular users to cope with them

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Laptops and tablets banned? Here's how to stay productive in flight

The Trump administration's ban on laptops in airplane cabins on some nonstop flights to the U.S. is a body blow to business travelers' productivity. But the new announcement makes some previously niche products and one obscure Windows 10 feature suddenly relevant.

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Verizon restructures, hires former Ericsson CEO to lead network team

Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam said the restructure will give the company more agility in the market.

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Microsoft opening European IoT/AI lab

Microsoft is opening its third IoT & AI Insider lab, in Munich. Combined with sister labs in Redmond and Shenzhen, a slew of cloud services and a developer toolkit, Microsoft is clearly pivoting to an Internet of Things + Artificial Intelligence world.

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Samsung Galaxy DeX: Desktop Experience for the enterprise

Samsung is chasing enterprise buyers and trying to expand the market for its mobile phones. Here's why DeX is on the leading edge of that charge.

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​Fiddle with something long enough, Twitter, and it'll break

Between Twitter's desperate desire for eyeball love and its constantly shapeshifting features, the company is looking like a joke. Literally.

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Linux Foundation offers Hadoop training

The online class will provide students with basic knowledge of the leading big data program.

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BBK is taking over China's smartphone market. And tomorrow, the world?

You may not have heard of China's emerging smartphone giant BBK Electronics or its founder, Duan Yongping. However, you've heard of some of its brands, such as Oppo, Vivo, imoo and especially OnePlus.

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Machine learning may supercharge enterprise architecture

Machine learning may help manage and organize enterprise systems, 'with their highly complex interactions between systems and components, complex data access patterns and relationships.'

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Want to run Windows 10 desktops virtually on Azure? Now you can

Citrix XenDesktop Essentials, which allows users access to Windows 10 Enterprise virtual desktops on Azure, is here. It'll cost you $12 per user per month.

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Apple to start manufacturing in Bengaluru by end-April, but faces huge uphill climb to lure the Indian masses

For it to successfully do so, Apple would have to compete with the incredible value propositions that Chinese smartphones are today.

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Fetch Robotics unveils small but mighty autonomous mobile robot

These autonomous robots can carry pieces, cases, or pallets.

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Quickbooks users can now send invoices through Gmail

Intuit is also rolling out an integration that brings QuickBooks functionality to Hangouts Chat, Google's new dedicated messaging app for teams.

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Skype users hit by ransomware through in-app malicious ads

Several users have complained about "fake Flash" ads which if triggered can lead to a ransomware attack.

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Here's how Microsoft is ramping up Windows Mixed Reality marketing, sales efforts

MIcrosoft has hired Elizabeth Hamren, the former CMO of Oculus VR at Facebook, to run a new dedicated Mixed Reality marketing team.

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Android app store spend will top Apple's in 2017: App Annie

However, App Annie's estimates include third party app stores in addition to Google Play, which tips the scales somewhat unevenly in Android's favor.

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Do this right now to save your Autodesk 123D designs from shutdown oblivion

Warning: You must download your 123D designs from the cloud before April 1. After that, they're all gone.

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Citibank releases 30 APIs for Hong Kong developers

Bank has availed the APIs, spanning seven use cases such as funds transfer and account access, on a developer portal that it first introduced in the US and some Asian markets last November.

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Microsoft touts Microsoft-customized edition of Samsung Galaxy S8

Microsoft-customized versions of Samsung's new Galaxy S8 and S8+ phones will be available for purchase in Microsoft retail stores in the U.S.

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Windows zero-day affects 600,000 older servers, but likely won't be patched

The security vulnerability is publicly exploitable, but Microsoft only fixes "currently supported versions."

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Could the iPad be the death of the Mac (and the PC)?

Apple is pulling out all the stops when it comes to selling iPad, and seems to be positioning the device as a way to move beyond the Mac. And for the first time, Apple is also targeting PC users.

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Tired of filling out forms? HelloSign scraps 'digital paper pushing'

The HelloWorks platform provides an intelligent workflow, built with conditional logic, data validation, and the ability to plug in APIs for real-time verification.

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Dell Technologies Q4 highlights PC surge, debt reduction

Dell Technologies outlined its fiscal year now that it has EMC in the fold.

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Android flagships: Which is best for the enterprise?

How do Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus compare to rival Android flagships from LG, Huawei, Motorola, HTC and Google? It depends on your priorities. We compare specs and features: See how they stack up.

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Enterprise container DevOps steps up its game with Kubernetes 1.6

The popular enterprise container DevOps program, Kubernetes, is now ready to handle up to 5,000 nodes in a single cluster.

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Progress acquires DataRPM for cognitive predictive maintenance in IIoT

The acquisition gives Progress predictive analytics capabilities that round out its cognitive apps platform.

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Akamai buys software startup Soasta

Akamai said it plans to integrate Soasta's technology into its web performance solutions portfolio.

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Eight reasons the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus are good for business

Samsung is the most popular Android smartphone maker and has done a good job addressing both consumer and enterprise needs. The new Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus offer a lot for everyone.

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Brazilian mobile phone market declines

Manufacturers suffer with economic downturn; but country remains among the world's top five markets

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Enterprise collaboration arrives at a new inflection point

After years of incremental progress, the enterprise collaboration industry is currently seeing a burst of innovation that's led to several new approaches that have real potential to become digital workplace breakthroughs.

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Google Calendar now available for Apple iPad

With a version of the tool optimized for the iPad, users get access to machine intelligence-powered features they previously missed out on.

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How to convert a standard PowerPoint deck to widescreen in 30 minutes or less

If you need to convert a standard (4:3) PowerPoint presentation to widescreen (16:9), we have a simple, five-step guide that can save you a lot of time.

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​Samsung's real challenge with Galaxy S8 launch: Apple's upcoming iPhone 'supercycle'

Samsung's Galaxy S8 and S8+ are strong contenders, but with the 10th anniversary iPhone on deck from Apple, tech buyers may pause before upgrading.

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Microsoft launches Ruuh, yet another AI chatbot

Microsoft is testing Ruuh, another new AI chatbot, which is aimed specifically at the Indian market.

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Samsung, Citrix turn Galaxy S8 into desktop environment via the Samsung DeX

Samsung is using Citrix technology, combined with the new Samsung docking station, to let customers run enterprise apps on the Galaxy S8.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 and DeX dock: Can it make the virtual desktop a core technology?

Samsung's Galaxy S8 launch featured a bevy of tools for businesses including its DeX dock that'll turn the smartphone into a virtual desktop. We've seen this movie before. Has the technology changed enough to make the virtual desktop dream a reality?

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Mastercard buys NuData Security, aims to beef up IoT payment security

Mastercard said it is acquiring NuData so it can integrate its technology into its fraud management and security products.

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Microsoft confirms Windows 10 Creators Update rollout to begin April 11

Microsoft will start rolling out the Windows 10 Creators Update release on April 11. More granular update controls may end up being business users' favorite feature.

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Subscriptions are becoming the new perpetual license

Software and hardware vendors are increasingly embracing subscription pricing, and it's not just because the cloud made them do it.

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Oracle's ZFS Cloud unifies cloud with on-premise systems

By integrating its Storage Cloud with the operating system of the ZFS High Performance Storage Appliance, Oracle says it's offering a "truly hybrid" solution.

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​Worried that robots will take your job? You should be, as they've already cut your pay

Multi-skilled robots are coming and if you're worried about that, know that the ones here now have already reduced your wages, taken jobs and boosted inequality.

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Hands-On: Logitech M720 Multi-Device Multi-Protocol Mouse

This mouse can connect with three different computers, via either Bluetooth or a 2.4GHz Unifying USB dongle.

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Can no-cloud policies survive?

Shadow IT will drag no-cloud companies into the cloud era

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Galaxy, iPhone, Pixel, oh my! Why pay a premium when every phone runs the same apps?

When you start talking about a $400 to $600 difference in price, the mystique and perceived advantages of a brand and OS platform look a bit silly when they all run the same applications.

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Russia joins arms race to produce cannon-shot swarm bots

The US and Russia are now both betting on fireable drones for future warfare.

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Singapore government warns digital revolution will impact jobs

Country must be prepared for jobs and middle-class white-collar wages to be affected, says Singapore's smart nation minister, as he reveals plans for 10,000 government employees to be trained in data science.

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Windows 10 tip: Make sure your hardware drivers are up to date

Do you have the latest device drivers for your display adapter, network card, and other crucial components? Here's how to see which driver is currently installed and how to check for the latest updates.

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How Microsoft Azure, Kinect are helping kids play TV games to recover from strokes

With millions of children suffering from the impact of perinatal strokes, a group of Italian researchers decided to turn to gaming tech to help provide therapy.

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Russian hacker pleads guilty in global botnet case

The Russian man was one of the masterminds behind a get-rich-quick botnet scheme.

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Google presents its open-source goodies to the world

​Google creates a lot of open-source software. Now, they've put much of it in one easy-to-find place along with the company's own open-source philosophy.

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Congress just obliterated Obama-era rules preventing ISPs from selling your browsing history

The rules, which were set to go into effect but were blocked by a Republican-controlled FCC chairman, were ruled on in Congress, nuking them from ever going into effect.

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HTC U flagship to be available in May with touch-sensitive bands: Report

HTC is ready for 2017's flagship war: Mobile leaker Evleaks is out with details on the HTC U, said to be released in early May.

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Small business community network Townsquared buys Voo

With this acquisition, Townsquared said it wants to create a sort of Slack for small businesses.

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Tencent buys 5 percent stake in Tesla for $1.8B

Chinese internet giant forks out US$1.78 billion for a 5 percent stake in Tesla, days after the electric car maker says it is looking to raise funds to scale its business and bring its Model 3 to market.

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Facebook adds Snapchat-like camera features to main mobile app

The new camera features, rolling out now on iOS and Android, replicate Snapchat's Stories and can be launched by swiping right from News Feed.

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Facebook post-scanning teams in Germany to get extra psychological care

The mental wellbeing of staff who have to comb through troubling Facebook images and hate speech posts has become an issue for authorities in Germany.

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Amazon is testing grocery pickup in Seattle

Amazon introduced AmazonFresh Pickup, an online pickup service available within the AmazonFresh grocery delivery program.

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MIT: US cyber insecurity a 'disgrace' that Trump needs to take seriously

MIT says that unless cybersecurity becomes a priority and more than just lip service, US core services will be at risk.

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AWS launches Amazon Connect, a cloud contact center as a service

Amazon Connect is another example of how AWS is moving up the cloud food chain after gaining a dominant position in infrastructure as a service.

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Google Home and Google Wifi launch in the UK

Google's smart speaker and mesh-networking Wi-Fi router cross the pond.

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A neuromorphic, memory-centric, chip architecture

AI will revolutionize our culture, much as Intel's 4004 and successors did starting almost 50 years ago. But the coming revolution isn't just about AI algorithms: it's about bringing computes to the massive collections of data that AI needs to function. A report from the frontiers of IT.

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Salesforce lands Transamerica as Financial Services Cloud customer, adds Einstein AI

Salesforce has landed a big customer for its financial services cloud as it aims to use Einstein to bolster relationship management for advisors.

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Apple iCloud hack threat gets worse: Here's what we've learned

Hackers are threatening to remotely wipe an unknown number of iPhones, iPads, and Macs unless Apple pays a ransom. The picture is becoming clearer. This is what you need to know.

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​'Keeping American Jobs Act' introduced to prevent replacement of US tech workers by H-1Bs. Will it work?

While the passage of this Bill will come as welcome relief to American tech workers, some say that the effort may be an exercise in futility.

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Adware rewrites phone details for legitimate security software on Google search

You might not know you have it, but Crusader will manipulate your search results to push tech support scams.

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Building my own Internet of Things ambient experience, one step at a time

How a lightbulb can become another way of getting the information you want, when you want it.

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Ransom scam exploits Apple iOS Safari flaw to target porn viewers

The scareware campaign duped victims into paying a ransom.

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HP Elite x3: A 3-in-1 signpost for business users

Chromebook-style business users that find Windows 10 Mobile palatable could enjoy getting on the Continuum bandwagon early.

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Microsoft adds Cortana voice assistant access to Android lock screen

On Google Assistant's turf, Microsoft brings its voice assistant front and center on Android devices with the Cortana app installed.

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Android co-founder Andy Rubin teases first smartphone from new company

Rubin gives us the first look at his next big project, and it's missing a lot of bezel.

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Samsung plans to sell Galaxy Note 7 units as refurbished

It's not clear which markets the refurbished Galaxy Note 7 will be sold in, but the once-recalled handset is making a comeback. Samsung confirmed the US is not a market.

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Red Hat Q4 tops estimates on strong subscription growth

The bulk of Red Hat's subscription revenue came from its infrastructure-related products.

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Only half of workers think their office collaboration system is immersive

Workers want more immersive interaction with teams and information through their collaboration system to help them solve business problems. Yet incomplete toolsets still leave room for enhancement.

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Cisco expands the reach of Spark, in the cloud and on premise

New security options, new hardware, and new capabilities and services for the Spark Platform are designed to help customers making their way to the cloud.

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Cloudera focuses message, pleads the fifth on IPO rumors

Cloudera pivots away from reputation as "a Hadoop software distributor", seeks to position company as a seller of enterprise data platforms based on open-source innovation. Executives keep mum about IPO and cloud services rumors.

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How iOS beta testers can download the final release of iOS 10.3

If you're an iOS 10.3 beta tester then you might have noticed that you're not being offered the final release of iOS 10.3. Here's how to force your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch to download the update.

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Waze Carpool to launch in Brazil

The service is expected to be operational before September 2017.

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Apple pushes security update to OS X Yosemite and El Capitan

Apple has a surprise for OS X Yosemite and El Capitan users -- a security update.

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Get your iPhone or iPad ready for iOS 10.3

iOS 10.3 is out, but before you rush out to download it here's some things you can do to get your hardware ready for the upgrade.

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You must back up your iPhone and iPad before upgrading to iOS 10.3

iOS 10.3 is out, and it's vital that you have an effective backup mechanism in place for your iPhone before you upgrade.

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Apple releases iOS 10.3 for iPhone, iPad with 'Find My Airpods'

Apple also released updates for macOS and tvOS.

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Facebook Messenger adds live location sharing

The feature allows users to share their location for up to an hour with another person or a group.

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Digital Transformation with Accenture Digital

The Group CEO of Accenture Digital, which employs 41,000 people, presents key lessons on running a successful program of digital transformation. He also offers important advice to Chief Information Officers.

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7 ways design thinking is percolating into the enterprise application space

'Coding is not the only unicorn skill in demand; traditional markets begin to value design as a strategic lever.'

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Intel Optane: Memory acceleration kicks PCs into warp drive on April 24

The story of the PC industry for the past few years has been about incremental changes in performance. Intel says that's about to change, as it launches a new acceleration technology that represents "the first major step forward in decades."

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Microsoft adds new calling features to Skype for Business

Microsoft is adding new features to its high-end Skype for Business service, just as Amazon and Google are trying to get into the enterprise cloud-conferencing game.

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Wells Fargo plans to accept Apple Pay for cardless ATM transactions

The feature is expected sometime this year and will include other NFC-based wallets such as Samsung Pay and Android Pay.

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Using IoT to stop saboteurs, save water and make money

Griswold Water Systems explains how they modernized their business in an old-school industry and realized unexpected benefits along the way.

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This mini industrial robot costs less than $1k

Niryo One is powered by Arduino, Raspberry Pi, and the same ROS software as the latest cobots, but at one tenth of the price.

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Microsoft's Spring fling: Is another new Surface device category coming?

Microsoft's anticipated Spring hardware launch is unlikely to feature the Surface Book 2. So what else might be on the docket?

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How to love your iPad again

Do you have an old iPad that's tossed in a drawer somewhere, or sitting on a shelf gathering dust? If you do, you're not alone! Here's how to integrate your old device back into your workflow again.

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How to convert a standard PowerPoint deck to widescreen in 30 minutes or less

If you need to convert a standard (4:3) PowerPoint presentation to widescreen (16:9), we have a simple, five-step guide that can save you a lot of time.

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Security awareness relies on balance of technical, human-behavior skill sets

On one side sits a technical security practitioner. On the other sits a person with advanced skills in changing behaviors and community engagement. Which creates successful security awareness?

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Xiaomi Redmi 4A becomes the new budget king in India with 250k sold in four minutes

Could it replicate the immense success of the Redmi 3S line with which it has much in common?

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MillerCoors sues HCL Tech for $100 million over failure to implement ERP project

It is still unclear as to why the project went awry, as is the case with many complex ERP implementations.

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​Singapore begins final countdown to 2G network shutdown

Some 123,00 subscribers in the country still on 2G networks will need to migrate from April 1, with shutdown of such services slated to complete by April 18.

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Analytics Beyond Tomorrow!

The vision of analytics has been around even longer than commercial computers. Technology is finally catching up.

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UK targets WhatsApp, encrypted messaging apps following London attack

The UK government has focused its attention on WhatsApp, claiming there should be "no place for terrorists to hide."

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Hands-On: Logitech K380 Compact Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard

There's a lot to say about this relatively small device, and it's all good.

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Toshiba's US nuclear power unit throws in the towel

Troubled Westinghouse Electric has filed for bankruptcy protection.

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Uber slams on the brakes, stops self-driving car tests

The company has paused its efforts -- for now -- following a crash in Arizona.

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Satnav spoofing attacks: Why these researchers think they have the answer

With concerns rising about the vulnerability of satnav to hackers, researchers have designed a way of protecting signals from new European global navigation system Galileo.

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APAC accounted for majority of botnet detections globally

Asia-Pacific contributed more than 50 percent of total botnet detections in the second half of 2016, with the Philippines, Indonesia, India, Thailand, and Malaysia among top 10 countries.

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This is the dishwasher with an unsecured web server we deserve

Why wouldn't you want to have your restaurant's dishwasher hooked onto the internet at large?

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Amazon Alexa on the Huawei Mate 9: Hands-on screenshots

Huawei Mate 9 owners in the US now have the option to use Amazon Alexa for intelligent voice control. You don't need an Amazon Echo and there are currently still a few limitations.

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​Microsoft yanks Docs.com search after complaints of exposed sensitive files

Security experts pointed to numerous sensitive and personal files found on Microsoft's document sharing site, which lets users share documents publicly by default.

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Here's how to wipe your old iPad/iPhone/iPod touch ready for resale

I've been asked several times over the past few days about how to wipe an iPad ready for resale (presumably because Apple has a new iPad out). Instead of repeating myself over and over, I thought that a post was in order.

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How to control what data your Android apps transmit

If you are concerned about what personal information apps want from your Android, here are some settings you can tweak to send only the information you want from your device.

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How to protect your Apple iCloud account

Worried about hackers destroying your iCloud music, pictures, and documents? Here are three things you should do right now.

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Google Hangouts streamlined further for the enterprise

Google is removing SMS from Hangouts and finally saying goodbye to Google Talk.

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Trump's Treasury Sec.: AI won't supplant US jobs for another 50 to 100 years

The Obama administration said AI could threaten anywhere from 9 percent to 47 percent of jobs over the next decade or two, but Steve Mnuchin said that the potential problem is "not even on my radar."

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Lenovo taps former Intel CIO to lead data center group

Lenovo also revealed plans to realign its data center group under five market segments.

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T-Mobile launches free scam services just in time to block fake IRS calls

T-Mobile is rolling out Scam ID and Scam Block features to customers starting today as part of a strategy to protect customers. Three out of four people received scam calls in the US, resulting in an incredible amount of stolen money.

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Top tools for IT technicians

If you're in the business of repairing PCs, smartphones, or tablets, then you need the tools to help you get the job done in a fast, efficient, and safe way.

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3D printing hands on: Understanding the difference between Delta and Cartesian printers

You may have heard the term "Delta printer," but what does it mean? We compare and contrast traditional Cartesian 3D printers with Delta printers.

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What would a memory-centric system look like?

Data growth is increasing much faster than network bandwidth, while storage is getting cheaper and networks aren't. Which means, someday, moving to memory-centric systems. What would they look like? Here's a vision from the former director of HP Labs and the new CTO of Western Digital.

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Unwanted in Trump's America, Indian IT finds a suitor in bitter rival China

An unlikely romance between Chinese industry and Indian IT may just be what the doctor ordered between these two perennially bickering nations.

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Contact centers branded the 'Achilles heel' of the enterprise

Could phoneprinting tackle the contact center weak link in the enterprise chain?

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GE aims to replicate Digital Twin success with security-focused Digital Ghost

In this Q&A with GE's Colin Parris, the company outlines how it wants to use monitoring physical conditions as a part of defending equipment from cyberattacks.

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Red Hat software-defined storage takes another step forward

Red Hat has just released Red Hat Gluster Storage 3.2.

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FAA anticipates 1.6 million commercial drones by 2021

Hobbyist and commercial drone fleets are both expected to grow rapidly over the next four years. Complications are inevitable.

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Senate votes to repeal broadband privacy rules

The FCC rules were already in limbo thanks to the commission's new Republican leadership, but the Congress can now put the nail in the coffin.

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SAP launches $35 million startup fund

The first startup to receive funding is San Jose-based Parable Sciences, a machine learning analytics company.

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Intel creates AI group, aims for more focus

Intel artificial intelligence unit will be led by former Nervana CEO Naveen Rao.

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Apple tries to save the iPad, but it's too little, too late

You know things are desperate when Apple starts cutting prices, but the latest iPad price cut might have come too late to save it.

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Apple to start building iPhones in India within 6 weeks

India's federal government didn't accept most of Apple's demands for concessions, but manufacturing of the iPhone 6, iPhone 6S, and iPhone SE will start soon.

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Big Data versus money laundering: Machine learning, applications and regulation in finance

Could financial fraud such as the Laundromat be avoided by applying machine learning to scan through data? And if yes, why is that not happening?

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openSUSE Tumbleweed: A Linux distribution on the leading edge

Tumbleweed has an undeserved reputation for being unstable. I use it every day, I have no problems with stability, and I appreciate the fact that it consistently keeps up with the latest developments.

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Beyond the elephant in the room, Cloudera wants to talk to the business

Now offering specialized editions tailored for data scientists, data engineers, and BI users, what are the next steps that Cloudera will take to broaden its appeal to the enterprise? And how will it approach the cloud?

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2017: New iPads on deck, but not a business-worthy device in sight

The PC hybrid is currently the only end-user business platform that is equipped to deal with next-generation cloud computing environments in dynamic mobile computing scenarios.

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PC sales decrease in Brazil

Consumer habits change as the market matures and device life increases, says IDC

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How to make the rechargeable battery in your smartphone, tablet or laptop last for years

Whether it's a rechargeable battery inside a smartphone, tablet, or laptop, here are a set of tips to help you get the most from it.

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Google Maps enables real-time location sharing

The tech giant also rolled out updates Allo, Duo, and Photos, as well as a new way for organizations to share information via Search.

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Under Armour, Nest, and BMW bring new apps to the Samsung Gear S3 smartwatch

While most people just use the core apps of a smartwatch, the app story is still important. A few major app partners rolled out new apps for the Samsung Gear S3.

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LinkedIn enters news curation with Trending Storylines rollout

Trending Storylines is a feed of news stories and topics relevant to a person's industry, curated through algorithms and human editors.

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Splunk, New Relic forge integration pact

The two companies are better integrating platforms to unify machine data and application and business monitoring.

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Android security report: Google aims to clean up "unwanted software" in 2017

As Google tackles malware on Android devices, it's also starting to take note of the distinct risk of apps that collect data without consent.

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Windows 10 tip: More window-snapping shortcuts and secrets

Windows 10 offers a handful of keyboard shortcuts that make it ridiculously easy to snap application windows into place. Here's a full list.

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Alibaba plans for regional distribution hub in Malaysia

Chinese e-commerce giant inks agreement with Malaysian government to set up a logistics centre that will serve as a fulfilment hub for the region and will be the first of such facility outside of China.

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Windows 10 Creators Update in the homestretch: Here's what's next

With a flurry of recent Windows 10 preview releases, anyone in the Windows Insider Program Fast ring has a right to feel exhausted. What comes next? Based on past development cycles, here's what you can expect.

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Lexar unveils ruggedized JumpDrive USB 3.1 flash drive

Lexar unveils a USB flash drive designed to keep your data safe in tough conditions.

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No Echo required: Amazon Alexa now available for the Huawei Mate 9

Thanks to Google, the Huawei Mate 9 now has Google Assistant. In addition, Mate 9 owners now have the option to also use Amazon Alexa for intelligent voice control.

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When product reviews fail: An inside look at how we test DIY tech

If you've ever wondered about the product review process, particularly how products are included and evaluated in DIY-IT projects, this should interest you.

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Using a satnav switches off part of your brain

Perhaps that explains why some users end up in rivers or driving through churches.

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From salaries to most-used languages, Stack Overflow surveys British developers

British developers earn £44,000 a year, on average, which compares with the national average wage of £28,000. And most of them are web developers using JavaScript, according to Stack Overflow's annual developer survey.

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Our future mobile device screens might be made of silver

Researchers have created thin, transparent layers made out of the precious metal suitable for touch screens.

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US man loses appeal in child porn encrypted device legal case

The John Doe has been held in custody for 18 months after refusing to decrypt his hard drives.

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Lithuanian con artist scams two US tech giants out of $100 million

That the phisher was able to dupe the companies, which work with social media, is perhaps the biggest surprise.

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Red Hat releases the last of the RHEL 6.x line

Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.9 has just been released.

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Instagram expands shopping functionality with Shopify, Bigcommerce integrations

Instagram's 'shoppable' post format is designed to encourage potential shoppers to make more in-the-moment purchases while browsing photos on the social network.

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Microsoft finalizes its Chinese-customized Windows 10 edition

Microsoft's Chinese-government-approved version of Windows 10 is ready to go to market.

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Microsoft Outlook, Skype, OneDrive hit by another authentication issue

Two weeks ago, a widespread authentication issue prevented a number of Microsoft users from accessing their cloud services. It looks like it's happening again today, March 21.

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Google releases Android O developer preview: improved battery life, notifications

Google gives developers earlier access to the next version of Android, that introduces notification channels, autofill APIs, and more. The Android O preview supports Nexus 5X and 6P, Nexus Player, Pixel and Pixel XL, and Pixel C.

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Amazon Echo: 5 Alexa-compatible products, services for your smart office

There's no reason to get up from your desk, just bark a command at Alexa.

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Google, sister company Jigsaw offer cybersecurity to election groups

Ahead of the French elections, Google is packaging a trio of free tools for journalists, NGOs, and other institutions that facilitate elections.

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You're right. That 'electronic Muslim ban' makes no sense

Analysis: US officials have been less than forthcoming regarding a potential threat, which only hurts public trust and confidence.

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How businesses can use affiliate marketing to boost revenue generation

Organizations, both large and small, can use affiliate marketing platforms to drive online revenue and benefit from their online content.

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Next Insurance launches Facebook Messenger chatbot to replace the insurance agent

Next Insurance makes it easy for small businesses to buy insurance via a chatbot.

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Buying hybrid cloud

How will the enterprise be buying hybrid in future?

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Hootsuite buys Snapchat analytics platform from Naritiv

Naritiv itself will remain intact but members of its product team will join Hootsuite's newly opened Los Angeles office.

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Google mobile app, website redesign adds search shortcuts

None of the services are new, but the shortcuts push mobile users into Google's ecosystem.

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Seven things you need to know about the new iPad refresh

Apple has quietly released a new 9.7-inch iPad, here's what you need to know.

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Alexa can now place orders for Prime Now delivery

The voice-activated assistant can now ​place orders through Amazon's two-hour delivery service.

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Nokia, Facebook break subsea fiber optic network records in field trials

Using a Facebook-owned transatlantic cable, Nokia demonstrated its ability to ramp up subsea spectral efficiency by 2.5 times with a novel technique.

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​Apple defends iPad, tablet turf with price cut as it aims to spur upgrade cycle

The core 9.7-inch iPad will now start at $329. Apple isn't shy about trying to convince tech buyers to upgrade.

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Intel x86: No cloud for you

While the 40-year-old x86 architecture is king of public cloud today, it is likely to become a legacy system in future application deployments.

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Surprise Apple refresh: Lower-priced new 9.7-inch iPad and special edition iPhone 7

Apple has quietly released a new 9.7-inch iPad, starting at a new low price of $329.

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Microsoft, Adobe make some progress on their joint cloud commitments

Adobe and Microsoft are beginning to deliver pieces of some of the cloud-based services on which the pair said they'd be collaborating.

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Career prospects in technology: How far can you really go?

How high up in business can you get if your background is in tech? Maybe right to the top.

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How supercomputing power is helping with anti-pollution plans like city-wide car bans

A modeling tool developed at Barcelona's Supercomputing Center is busy predicting levels of atmospheric pollutants in Spain, Europe, and now Mexico.

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Thinking Machines, book review: AI, past, present and future

Advances in recent decades have seen artificial intelligence develop apace, and AI now pervades our lives. Yet, as this book explains, true machine intelligence is still a work in progress.

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Citing terror threat, US confirms electronics ban on some US-bound flights

Senior administration officials said terrorists are 'aggressively pursuing' ways to carry out new attacks, such as smuggling explosive devices in consumer items, but left key questions unanswered.

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Homeland Security to ban most electronics from some US-bound flights

But Homeland Security isn't saying what the reason for the impending ban, but that a change to the rules have been considered for several weeks.

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Sighthound Cloud brings accuracy to emotion and gender detection

Sighthound Cloud can recognize faces and detect emotion in your images or video streams, with more accuracy than Microsoft Cognitive Services.

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Ebay to start guaranteed three-day delivery on 20 million items

Look out, Amazon Prime: eBay this summer will begin a program that will guarantee an item is at your door in 72 hours.

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Nuru AI chatbot helps to solve day-to-day problems in Africa.

In the Western world, everyone is talking about messaging apps and chatbots. Now, users in Africa and other low-income countries can use chatbots instead of text messages to ask questions.

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CIA hacking tool targeting hundreds of Cisco switches found in WikiLeaks files

The flaw was found by Cisco security researchers, despite WikiLeaks' claiming that the CIA hacking unit disclosures did not contain working exploit code.

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Capgemini to launch innovation center in Brazil

The facility will be focused on the development of digital and cloud services

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Are you talking about me? How to get alerted when your name is used online

In today's competitive environment, marketing intelligence is more important than ever before. We look at seven tools for monitoring media mentions both on the web and in social media.

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Leaked Samsung Galaxy S8 images claim to show color options

Samsung's next flagship will be available in "black sky," "orchid grey," and "arctic silver," according to a well-known leaker.

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Qualcomm announces 205 mobile platform for entry-level LTE feature phones

Modernizing the feature phone for 2017: Soon the world's feature phones will have access to 4G LTE.

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Singapore government reshuffles agencies to deepen smart nation focus

Just months after a previous restructure, the Singapore government has unveiled plans to create a new unit under the Prime MInister's Office to better integrate and "turbo-charge" its smart nation efforts.

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Microsoft moves ahead on cloud, data, AI fronts

Can Microsoft fight a multi-front data war, winning hearts and minds from each local population?

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This robot paints and cleans high-rise buildings

A team of engineers in Singapore developed Outobot, a robot that cleans and paints skyscrapers.

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Artificial intelligence powers marketing

AI and machine learning can enable marketers to personalize customer experiences and engagement like never before. Learn what it means for you from two experts!

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Strata+Hadoop World postmortem: Making it real (time)

There was no shortage of AI in the agenda at Strata. Beyond the headlines, there was growing evidence that the big data community is starting to get serious about real time processing.

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'Redox flow' batteries simultaneously cool and power chips

The new micro-battery also reaches a record-high in terms of output for its size.

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Estonia has 1.3 million people: Here's how it plans to get 10 million e-residents by 2025

Just over two years into its plan to offer people who are not Estonian citizens or residents a digital identity, Estonia sees fintech and blockchain services as the way to achieve its ambitious goals.

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Five biotech inventions the US is not ready for

Whether it's lab-grown burgers or genetic drives, US regulators have a challenge on their hands.

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IBM Cloud enters China through new Wanda joint venture

A new joint venture will see IBM Cloud services enter the country through the Wanda Cloud Company.

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IBM launches blockchain as a service for the enterprise

Big Blue's blockchain service is touted as a way to control transactions in large user ecosystems.

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GitHub awards researcher $18,000 for remote code execution flaw discovery

The severe bug impacted GitHub Enterprise and could have given attackers the opportunity to hijack the management console.

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HTC U Ultra, LG Watch Sport, Galaxy S8 leaks, Echo is back (MobileTechRoundup show #393)

I spent the week leaning to the left with the HTC U Ultra and LG Watch Sport weighing me down. Kevin and I talked about the latest in mobile tech on the MoTR podcast.

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IBM intros cognitive assistant to tackle enterprise device sprawl

Big Blue is rolling out a Watson-based cognitive assistant designed to help IT admins manage networks of smartphones, tablets, laptops, and IoT devices.

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LG G6 camera app: Powerful software pairs well with outstanding results

You can now pre-order your own LG G6 and reviews keep praising the camera performance as even better than the Google Pixel. The full featured camera software makes it an even more functional camera phone.

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After liftoff, Samsung's Galaxy S8 will face many unknowns

Samsung will unveil its Galaxy S8 flagship device on March 29. Here's a look at some of the key wildcards for the demand curve, artificial intelligence and business and financial impacts.

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Feature or flaw? How to hijack a Windows account in less than a minute

By the researcher's own admission, he's not sure if it's a newly-discovered security flaw — or a feature.

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Brazilian outsourcer Stefanini appoints new US head

IBM executive takes the helm; increased investment in North America and APAC and new acquisitions in the horizon.

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Shut up already! How to turn off unwanted web page sound

Sick of advertisements blaring when you visit a new web page? Here's how to stop annoying audio.

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Walmart buys indie online retailer Modcloth

Walmart is hoping to capitalize on Modcloth's strong social media presence and its ability to engage with its customer base.

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IBM plans to hire 2,000 more veterans

Announced at the White House, IBM's plan to hire 2,000 more veterans is part of the company's goal to hire 25,000 US workers through 2020.

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The Vast Majority of Analytics Is Still Reporting -- And That's No So Bad...

Despite the rise of agile analytic tools and platforms, the vast majority of "analytics" is still descriptive reporting -- but that can still provide plenty of value...

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Future automation in the cloud

How will cloud-based automation change your business?

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DevOps still very much a work in progress, survey suggests

Culture and complexity still keep developers and operations managers apart.

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Gaelic Tech: Top Irish Contributions to Science and Industry

Think Ireland is all about the Guinness, Corned Beef & Potatoes? How about Color Photography, Seismology and Submarines?

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Microsoft begins blocking updates for older Windows versions on newer hardware

Windows 7 is supported until 2020, and Windows 8.1 will get updates until 2023, right? Not if you're trying to run those older Windows versions on new hardware, as some frustrated customers discovered this week.

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How VR will drive storage - or the reverse

While most people focus on the compute and graphics requirements for virtual reality, storage is the bigger problem going forward. Today's storage works with 1080p (2160 combined) - barely - but 4k VR requires much more. Here's what you need to know.

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Indian IT's gargantuan re-engineering problem

The rot lies deep for Indian IT and nothing short of an education overhaul will fix it.

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In surprising twist, H-1B quotas for next year left unchanged by Trump administration

No one knows whether the awarding of the Labour Condition Certificate or the lottery will remain unchanged -- but for now Indian IT can take comfort in that they have a year to implement their contingency plans.

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Adobe beats Q1 estimates

The Photoshop maker said Creative Cloud revenue reached a record high this quarter, climbing 44 percent year-over-year to $942 million.

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Swatch to develop its own smartwatch OS

Apple dominates the smartwatch market, but the Swatch CEO said his company is developing a low-power, secure alternative to the current operating systems.

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Battle of the big smartphones: HTC U Ultra vs Huawei Mate 9

The trend in 2017 is toward taller, narrower phones, but that doesn't mean we won't continue to see some beasts. The HTC U Ultra and Huawei Mate 9 are two of the largest Android smartphones available today and one seems to be a clear winner.

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This laptop-bricking USB stick just got even more dangerous

When plugged in, this weaponized USB stick can destroy laptops, kiosks, ATMs, cars, and more.

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Amazon adds Alexa to its iOS shopping app

The voice-activated assistant is now available to a wide audience of consumers who use the Amazon shopping app.

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VR, AR headset shipments will increase tenfold by 2021: IDC

According to new data from IDC, augmented and virtual reality headset shipments will increase from 10.1 million shipments in 2016 to an estimated 99.4 million in 2021.​

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Daimler joins Linux's Open Invention Network patent-protection group

Daimler, owner of Mercedes-Benz, has joined the Linux and open-source patent-protection organization.

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Two out of three consumers don't realize they're using AI

AI and chatbots are a hot business topic, but how do customers feel about bringing artificial intelligence into their daily lives?

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3D printing hands on: A first look at the Overlord Pro+ delta-style printer

The brand-new DreamMaker Overlord Pro+ is a large capacity 3D printer at a budget price. But is it right for you? We take a first look.

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Automating security? Robots can't replace humans in decision loop

While technology can be used for malicious purposes, such as hardware used for DDoS attacks, it's the human that crafts the malware, determines the victim, and orchestrates the crime.

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Brazilian tablet market continues to decline

Device sales see drop in sales for the second consecutive year, says IDC

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Xiaomi enters Vietnam via local distributor

Chinese smartphone vendor inks partnership with Vietnamese ICT reseller, Digiworld, which will distribute, market, and provide customer support for Xiaomi products in the country.

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Trackballs that I have known and loved: A history in hardware

A recent expedition into my storage room produced a lot of old trackballs. Here are some of the highlights.

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Laird Sentrius RG1xx Gateway offers platform for low-power, long-range enterprise IoT deployments

Think IoT is all about turning light bulbs off and on? Think again.

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Oracle CTO Ellison fixated on AWS, infrastructure as a service but why?

Oracle has a strong game in software- and platform-as-a-service, yet CTO Larry Ellison said infrastructure as a service will be the company's biggest cloud business. Is this marketing or more?

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Running with the LG Watch Sport: Accuracy, simplicity, and safety for a few hours

The LG Watch Sport is the first Android Wear 2.0 device to launch with LTE support and this big beast of a smartwatch is clearly focused on the fitness market.

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Intel, Microsoft launch new bug bounty programs

Intel has finally joined the bug bounty game with financial rewards on offer up to $30,000.

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AMD's Ryzen 5 threatens Intel's grip on the mainstream PC market

AMD takes aim at the highly lucrative mainstream PC market with its new Ryzen 5 chips.

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LG G6 pre-orders may start at Verizon this Friday, for a reasonable $672

The LG G6 was revealed at MWC a few weeks ago, but without pricing and availability information. A report indicates Verizon may be taking pre-orders this Friday.

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Oracle beats Q3 earnings expectations

On-premise software revenues continue to shrink, but Oracle's cloud business is still growing at a fast clip.

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Google Home vs Amazon Alexa: Which one is smarter?

Stone Temple has been asking Google Home and Amazon Alexa a lot of questions to find out which voice-activated device gives the most correct answers.

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Windows 10 tip: Master advanced window-snapping techniques

Windows 10 adds some smart improvements to the basic snap technique for organizing windows. Here's how to go beyond the simple "snap two apps side by side" scenario.

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Google Cloud adds new customer-supplied encryption key partners

After encrypting data at the storage level for many years, Google is working on giving customers more choices for securing their information.

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LiveWorld makes it easier for brands to launch and enhance Facebook Messenger chatbots

You can now offer your customers personalized interactions through Facebook Messenger conversations with LiveWorld's AI technology.

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Galaxy S8: What the leaks tell us Samsung could announce

Try to act surprised on March 29: If leaks are to be believed, this is what the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus from Samsung could look like.

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Justice Dept. charges four Russia-backed hackers over Yahoo breach

The indictments include two members of Russian intelligence, and two hackers hired by the Russian government.

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Nvidia, Bosch to develop AI-powered self-driving car system

Nvidia will bring the AI and processing power to a self-driving car system while Bosch adds the know-how in building automotive-grade systems.

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Amazon makes it cheaper to host Alexa skills on AWS

New promotional credits include a one-time $100 AWS credit that's valid for 12 months, plus an additional $100 recurring credit that's doled out on a monthly basis. ​

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Disrupting insurance: data-driven customer value

Why hasn't the insurance business been disrupted yet, and how could data be used to do this? Atidot has a go at addressing those questions.

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Flaw in web versions of WhatsApp, Telegram put accounts at risk

Researchers say the vulnerability can expose data, contacts, and more.

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​How Google Eddystone EID and Bluetooth beacons help this startup find lost luggage

A Catalan firm has developed the Bluetooth beacon technology used in Samsonite's secure Track&Go product for locating lost luggage.

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NAND flash shortage leads to higher SSD prices, fewer drive shipments

A new report tracks a price spike of over 10 percent for mainstream solid-state drives, which is reducing sales and could keep PC manufacturers from offering larger SSDs in their new laptops.

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Mount Sinai Health System taps Salesforce clouds to coordinate Medicaid care

Using the Salesforce Health Cloud and Community Cloud, the New York-based health system plans to build a mobile, real-time care coordination program.

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FinancialForce names NetSuite's former marketing chief as its first CMO

Fred Studer has more than two decades of senior marketing leadership at NetSuite, Microsoft, Oracle and, most recently, Gigamon.

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Adobe fixes critical code execution bugs in Flash

The latest security update includes fixes for security flaws in Flash and Shockwave.

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APAC bore brunt of cyberattacks in 2016

Asia-Pacific experienced the most number of cybersecurity attacks last year across different forms, clocking three times more online banking malware than North America.

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Japan pushes forward with countrywide drone delivery services

Japan and the US are coming together to figure out a way to manage drone airspace.

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Grab drives up research efforts with new India, Vietnam labs

Ride-sharing operator opens two R&D facilities in Bangalore and Ho Chi Minh City, with plans for 800 new hires over two years across its six research centres worldwide, including Singapore and Beijing.

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​Machine learning can also aid the cyber enemy: NSA research head

Smart cyber adversaries are starting to turn machine learning algorithms against the defence. But adversaries could be frustrated by deliberate cyber deception.

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iRobot adds Alexa integration, analytics to smart home

iRobot's high-end vacuum robots are doing more mapping of the smart home and churning out analytics on cleaning projects.

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Millions of records leaked from huge US corporate database

Exclusive: The database contains more than 33 million records, including government departments and large corporate clients, which gets sold onto marketers.

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Canonical extends Ubuntu 12.04 support for paying customers

Why keep supporting a five-year-old operating system? Because, if you work with servers, five years can be just the start.

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Microsoft quietly delivers two Windows Update surprises

The upcoming Creators Update makes an early appearance, signaling its imminent arrival, and the first slimmed-down "delta updates" arrive for Windows 10.

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Microsoft adds LinkedIn co-founder Hoffman to its board

Microsoft is continuing to bring its LinkedIn integration deeper into the fold with the appointment of its co-founder Reid Hoffman, to the Microsoft board of directors.

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Smart office tech in Sillicon Valley firms: a new type of workplace

Adding mobile apps to help with everything from finding a co-worker's desk to locating an available electric vehicle parking spot are options for companies adding smart office tech as part of a digital transformation.

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How to get your iPhone or iPad ready for iOS 10.3

It's likely that Apple will release iOS 10.3 before the end of the month, which means you have some time to get your hardware ready for the upgrade.

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Tag Heuer, Intel announce Modular 45 smartwatch starting at $1,650

Swiss made isn't cheap, especially when modular. You can choose a mechanical or electronic watch face, alongside 46 other options for customization.

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Microsoft Teams goes live with new email integration, enterprise bots

Microsoft's Slack competitor is rolling out to Office 365 business users worldwide starting March 14. More features are still to come, including guest access, in late June.

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Intel's Mobileye purchase may really be about thwarting Nvidia's car to cloud, data center connection

Autonomous vehicles are really about the compute back at the data center. Intel's Mobileye acquisition is more about controlling its own destiny for data centers on wheels.

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We-Vibe vibrator creator to pay damages after spying on user sex lives

Users that had their sexual activity monitored without consent are entitled to thousands of dollars in compensation.

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FBI says it can't release iPhone hacking tool because it might still be useful

The hacking tool was used by the FBI to break into the iPhone of one of the San Bernardino shooters last year, which led to a short but fierce legal case against Apple.

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Theme at Strata from Cloudera, MapR and others: Get it together

At this year's Strata San Jose, Cloudera, MapR, Pentaho and Iguazio have announcements around data science, edge computing and continuous data applications. But one thing ties them together: consolidating Big Data's staple of open source technologies and tools.

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New York City sues Verizon for failing to live up to fiber promises

The case alleges that Verizon has not kept to a contract to provide citywide fiber coverage.

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Get your tech ready for the coming snowstorm

The first big snowstorm of the season is hitting the eastern and northern parts of the US. Technology can help you stay informed, and stay safe.

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MacOS Proton RAT strain with potential zero-day bug up for sale in Dark Web

Researchers have found a new version of the Mac malware which can take full control of your PC.

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Facebook bans creation of spying tools through data slurping

Intelligence agencies will break Facebook's updated privacy policy if they create spying tools based on the network's data.

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The great instant-messaging foul-up

Interoperability and federated identity are vanishing from IM applications, leaving users stuck on their own communication islands.

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Okta files for $100 million IPO

The identity and device management firm has incurred significant net losses each year but continues to grow its revenue.

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CIO playbook: Digital transformation at scale

The impact of digital transformation on the CIO and IT is considerable. A world expert explains how to undertake transformation in large organizations.

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Could and should Microsoft buy Citrix?

Cloud and virtualization vendor Citrix is said to be seeking buyers, yet again. Might long-time Microsoft partner be a bidder for all or parts of the company?

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Microsoft to start previews of on-premises Dynamics 365 for Operations in April

Microsoft is providing three different deployment options -- including an on-premises/local one -- for its Dynamics 365 for Operations release.

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Infor inks integration, sales pact with Marketo

Infor's CRM suite will integrate with Marketo's marketing automation platform, allowing the two companies to jointly sell them to business customers.

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Xero intros machine learning system for SMB invoicing

The technology automatically suggests the appropriate account codes for an invoice based on past invoicing behavior of the business owner and their advisor.

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Brazil removes tax on e-books

Electronic books will now enjoy the same tax immunity as print

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Why cloud hardware always matters

We're told that cloud hardware doesn't matter any more but is it true?

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Statistically speaking, what will Apple announce next -- and when?

A crystal ball for data nerds: David Gewirtz assembles a decade's worth of event data -- 26 product announcements -- to calculate whether Apple is running late on its spring announcement cadence.

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Hands-On: Kensington Expert Mouse Wireless Trackball

Ignore the odd name - this is a very nice and very versatile trackball.

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Cloud computing is the new normal: Is it time to use it for everything?

The big question is not whether you should use cloud computing, but what happens if you use it for everything.

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Intel buys Mobileye for $15.3 billion, eyes autonomous driving market, computer vision

Mobileye will integrate Intel's autonomous driving unit as the two companies aim to crunch the data provided by various sensors. The acquisition also provides a counterweight to Qualcomm's NXP purchase.

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US military leak exposes "holy grail" of security clearance files

Exclusive: These security clearance applications contain sensitive personal information, and are highly valuable to foreign adversaries seeking to undermine US national security.

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Google Amps up its enterprise message

Google might be a household word for consumer services, but not necessarily cloud computing. At last week's annual NEXT conference, Google began filling in the blanks to get itself taken seriously by the enterprise.

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iPhone 8 may not have the killer feature we've been hoping for

But it's still likely to be the biggest upgrade the smartphone has seen since its release back in 2007.

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Police hack PGP server with 3.6 million messages from organized crime BlackBerrys

Custom PGP BlackBerry smartphones allegedly used by criminal gangs for secure messaging have suffered a setback.

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Volkswagen pleads guilty to criminal conduct in emissions scandal

The company has admitted to obstructing justice in an earlier settlement with US prosecutors.

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Bitcoin price slide after rejection for investment fund highlights market flux

The efforts of three years, it seems, has come to little.

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Russian hackers pose a threat to UK elections, GCHQ warns

An emergency summit has been called to discuss how far Russia cyberattacks could influence coming elections.

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SUSE acquires HPE's cloud assets

SUSE has become HPE's out-sourced cloud developer and its main Linux provider.

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CIA WikiDump re-enforces old security mantras

Despite the efforts of the Assange publicity machine, it's business as usual on the security front, even if the CIA is up to no good.

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Many enterprises not ready for 'microservices tsunami'

The burst in microservices and containers is pushing information technology departments to embrace aggressive continuous delivery practices.

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Activate your iPhone's hidden magnifying glass feature

This feature transforms your iPhone into a portable magnifying glass and telescope.

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Qualcomm invests in semiconductor factory in Brazil

A joint venture with the government will see $200m invested in the creation of the São Paulo-based site.

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Why the Bitly link-shortening service went down for some users

Comcast users were unable use Bitly link shortening services for several hours because Comcast blocked its addresses out of security concerns.

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Google Cloud Platform adds free tier

On the final day of the Google Next conference, Google stresses its commitment to openness

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Will the cloud go serverless?

What does the serverless cloud mean for you?

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New and improved Samba file server released

Samba, the classic Linux/Unix Windows-compatible file server, has been given a major update.

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SecuritySpy: A quick fix for orphaned Logitech Alert owners

What happens when the hardware you have still works, but the software has gone to the great bit bucket in the sky? In the case of Logitech Alert owners, they move to a better replacement product. Here's how.

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Microsoft's Windows Server on ARM move: More questions and answers

Microsoft's official acknowledgement that it has Windows Server running on ARM for use in its own, and potentially others', datacenters generated a number of questions. Here are a few answers.

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UN privacy watchdog says "little or no evidence" that mass surveillance works

The laws are "predicated on the psychology of fear," which prevents the public from "objectively assessing the effectiveness" of privacy-busting measures, said the UN special rapporteur.

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Everspin's 1.5 million IOP SSD

It's twice as fast as today's high-end NVMe/PCIe SSDs, and Everspin is just getting started. The secret: they're using persistent Magnetic RAM (MRAM) which has the durability and almost the speed of DRAM. Here's what you need to know.

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Facebook AI chief: We can give machines common sense

Yann LeCun believes that neural networking could be used to gift robots with what we call common sense.

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Build a high-performance $2,200 AMD Ryzen 7 PC

Looking to build a high-end PC around AMD's new Ryzen 7 1800X processor? Here's what you need.

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Here's why you must back up your iPhone and iPad before upgrading to iOS 10.3

iOS 10.3 is expected to land before March is out, and it's vital that you have an effective backup mechanism in place for your iPhone before you upgrade.

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BT, Openreach forced to cut ties

Ofcom's wish has been granted and both companies will now legally separate.

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Manjaro Linux 17.0 has arrived: An excellent time to give it a spin

Official versions with Xfce and KDE desktop, and Community versions with Gnome, Cinnamon, LXQt and i3 desktops available. Here's what I've found so far.

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Middle East's digital makeup: Here are seven key findings on region's tech trends

New research shows the shifts in mobile, the internet, and social media in the Middle East and North Africa.

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This USB firewall protects against malicious device attacks

This pocket-sized firewall is a nifty tool for the privacy-minded and super paranoid that aims to protect against USB-based attacks.

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Google's 55-inch 4K Jamboard will ship in May for $5,000

Taking aim at Microsoft Surface Hub, Google's Jamboard wants to move the whiteboard to the cloud.

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5 best waterproof and water-resistant phones

Live without fear: These phones you can drop in the sink or pool.

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Google Cloud Platform Committed Use Discounts trump AWS Reserved Instances for now

A RightScale analysis highlights how Google Cloud Platform will happily use discounting to elbow its way into enterprise accounts.

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Google adds new data analytics and database offerings

For the first time, Google is directly integrating its advertising services with the Google Cloud Platform.

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Google plans to leverage G Drive for broader enterprise footprint, team management and collaboration

Google Suite is going to double down on G Drive, which has 800 million monthly active users, to win more enterprise wallet share. The move will make Google more of a Box competitor.

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Google Cloud unveils its custom security chip, new security features

Its innovations in security should not only allay concerns but encourage cloud migration, Google says at the Google Next conference.

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Google Cloud Platform adds new regions

At the Google Next conference, leaders also noted Google is the first to use Intel's Skylake processor in its cloud services.

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Sift Science releases account takeover prevention tool

As we move more of our lives online, fraudsters are using account takeover attacks, which allows them to access richer information and cause more damage.

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After CIA leaks, tech giants scramble to patch security flaws

Apple, Microsoft, and Google are analyzing leaked CIA documents to see if their products are affected, but security researchers say that most of the flaws have long been fixed.

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Excelero bridges islands of server storage

NVMe/PCIe SSDs can be as fast as all flash arrays - at a fraction of the price - but sharing NVMe/PCIe SSDs among many servers has been impossible until now. Excelero thinks it has a solution.

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Stratasys Q4, 2017 outlook indicate 3D printing industry focus a work in progress

Stratasys' 2017 outlook was lower than expectations, but the company said it is building for the long-term with industry focused use cases for additive manufacturing and 3D printing.

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FBI, CIA launch investigation into Wikileaks file dump

The US agencies say the release of CIA documents to the public should be considered "deeply troubling."

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First look: HTC U Ultra delivers gorgeous hardware, secondary display, advanced audio, UltraPixel cameras

HTC's latest flagship, now shipping to some pre-order customers, is better than I expected, bringing the best of HTC into a single -- and quite large -- device.

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Seagate 12TB Enterprise Capacity hard drive pushes 42U rack capacity to 10PB

For the first time, hyperscale customers will be able to deploy over 10PB of high-performance storage in a single 42U rack.

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Open source: Free as in beer, puppy... or mattress?

We need to think more clearly about all the meanings of 'free' for open source. Here are a few ideas about what it does -- and should -- mean.

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Samsung chief denies bribery charges in 'trial of the century'

Jay Lee is denying all charges laid at his feet as part of a corruption case which has engulfed Samsung.

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Why Apple is bringing the iPhone 6 back from the dead

Thought that the iPhone 6 was long dead and buried? Well, it's back.

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Workday sees revenue recognition standard change as marketing opportunity for Workday Financials

Companies will have to change their revenue recognition practices in the next year or so. Workday adopted early as a proof-point for a cloud approach and Workday Financials.

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Google confirms acquisition of data science community Kaggle

Kaggle brings a wealth of data and machine learning scientists to the Google fold.

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Facebook Messenger chatbots: Mobile-only bank's new app talks discounts and deals

Using the Facebook Messenger platform, imaginBank's new chatbot can conduct conversations about offers and promotions via text and voice.

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First come the breach disclosures, then come the lawyers

Australia's new data breach notification laws will trigger a wave of litigation to figure out what they actually mean, says Nuix's Chris Pogue.

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Simpler equity terms needed to help Singapore startups flourish

Overly complex investment agreements can hold back startups from succeeding, say executives from muru-D, who urge angels and investors in Singapore to rethink their documentation model.

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Centrelink robodebt resulted in automation false economy: CPSU

The union representing workers of Australia's Department of Human Services has said the agency is in crisis following years of budget cuts.

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Alphabet's Nest building cheaper thermostat, home security system: Report

Time to make Nest an ecosystem: Alphabet is looking for deeper integration into your home.

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Google Cloud touts major enterprise customers as it runs to catch up to AWS

At Google Next, Google shows off several major enterprise customers, illustrating that it's a viable player in a multicloud world.

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Facebook unveils Big Basin, new server geared for deep learning

With their new and improved GPU server, Facebook moves another step closer to Zuckerberg's 10-year vision for incorporating AI everywhere within Facebook.

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Facebook rolls out Bryce Canyon, its next-gen storage platform

The newest storage platform is part of an end-to-end refresh of Facebook's server hardware fleet, announced at the Open Compute Project Summit.

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​How to keep your smart TV from spying on you

Opinion: You could worry about Windows 10 spying on you, or you could worry about something a bit more serious -- like your TV listening in on you and passing on the information to intelligence agencies.

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Confide, a messaging app used by White House staff to leak, isn't very secure

Two security firms have found multiple vulnerabilities, including one that allows the interception of secure messages — defeating the whole point of the encrypted messaging app.

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Amazon Echo: 10 Alexa productivity skills to try

Let artificial intelligence help your productivity.

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Supercharge Windows 10: Replacement apps that blow away standard Windows programs

Windows 10 comes with a whole bunch of helpful apps. Unfortunately, some of them aren't as powerful as you might like. Fear not, for we have 15 power tools that will help you supercharge your Windows install.

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Teradata open sources Kylo data lake management software

Teradata's Think Big unit is taking its Kylo data lake management platform open source. The big data win will be a self-service approach to data ingestion.

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Qualcomm, Microsoft team up on Windows Server on ARM servers, submit spec to Open Compute Project

Qualcomm and Microsoft demonstrated Windows Server on Qualcomm's 10nm ARM processors. The collaboration will cover future generations of hardware and software.

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Windows Server on ARM: It's happening

Microsoft has committed publicly to use ARM chips in machines that will be running cloud services in its own datacenters before year-end.

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International Women's Day: A plea to the infosec community

It's time for us to evolve, set aside the "booth babe" debate, and look at the real issues surrounding how we deal with each other in the workplace.

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What future for private cloud?

Some say the private cloud is dead. Are they right?

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Brazilian Post launches MVNO

The service launches with a prepaid plan and zero-rated WhatsApp access

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HP shipping Chromebook x360 11 G1 Education Edition next month

Google announced the new convertible laptop as it celebrates the dominance of Chromebooks in the education market.

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Apple's floating solar island brings renewable energy to Japan

The project is coming to Japan as part of Apple's supplier clean energy program.

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Windows 10 tip: Temporarily delay the Creators Update

Microsoft is about to release a big upgrade to Windows 10. If you're running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise, you can wait a few months before you install this version. Here's how.

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Salesforce's Einstein: One smart way to upsell AI

Salesforce has integrated its Einstein artificial intelligence with its various clouds as an add-on. Should Einstein deliver the goods, Salesforce may have found a smart way to keep its revenue growth going.

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Microsoft's HoloLens: How these surgeons can now voyage around patients' organs

Researchers in Oslo have been working for years on turning 2D medical imagery into 3D but now they've used Microsoft's HoloLens to give surgeons more precision in operations.

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Amazon agrees to hand over Echo records for murder case

US law enforcement has won the battle to obtain recordings from an Echo device for a murder investigation.

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New York firefighters deploy drone to tame Bronx blaze

The $85,000 UAV played a pivotal role in fighting the fire.

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Microsoft integrates Black Duck open-source tools with Visual Studio

Is someone sneaking open-source code as their work into your Visual Studio project? Does some of the open-source code you're already using have known bugs in it? This new pairing of Microsoft and Black Duck technology can help with both problems.

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Technologies of persuasion: Virtual Reality and the Dream Marketing Machine

Virtual reality experiences can overwhelm our reason and logic and tap directly into our emotions. VR is perfect for marketing...

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Bend me, shape me: cloud applications not always as agile as hoped, survey suggests

Half of cloud and Software as a Service users express the same frustrations that on-premises packaged software users have been voicing for years.

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Avaya sells networking business to Extreme Networks for $100 million

Avaya ​filed to restructure under Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in January.

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Microsoft authentication issue hits Outlook, Skype, OneDrive, Xbox users

Many Microsoft users are reporting they cannot access their key services this morning, March 7, thanks to what looks to be a Microsoft Account authentication glitch.

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Google Cloud expands and invests in partner program

"An open platform encompassing diverse partners maximizes the possible surface of innovation for customers," Google Cloud executive Bertrand Yansouni said.

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CIA, MI5 hacked smart TVs to eavesdrop on private conversations

The malware, developed during a hackathon between British and American spies, turns ordinary smart TVs into listening devices.

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Free download: Digital transformation, a CXO's guide

In this joint special feature from ZDNet and TechRepublic, we offer practical advice on how to plan and implement digital transformation projects. And we've made it available as a free download.

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Amazon's Twitch launches Pulse social network for gamers

Can Amazon take on Twitter with a social network just for gamers?

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Microsoft's Slack competitor, Teams, to be generally available March 14

Microsoft Teams, its Slack competitor, will be available generally and globally on March 14.

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Arista courts container, white box infrastructure data centers

Arista wasn't shy about pitching white box hardware players that'll be attending the Open Compute Project Summit in Santa Clara.

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Tech vendors rush to help APAC firms with digital transformation

With digital transformation the latest buzzword to hit town, the likes of HPE and Red Hat are clamouring to offer services to support businesses with their journey.

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New report shows top brands outperform their peers by maximising engagement

Revisit your online-only engagement strategy. Social influence leaders dominate the offline and online word of mouth consumer conversation according to a new report.

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Microsoft's Visual Studio 2017 is now generally available

Microsoft's latest Visual Studio tool suite is now generally available, as are updates to a number of the other Visual Studio family members.

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CIA hoarded iPhone and Android exploits, leaked documents reveal

Thousands of classified "secret" and "top secret" files point to a covert effort by the CIA to develop exploits for vulnerabilities in popular phones for surveillance.

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HP refreshes line of Elite desktops and AiOs

HP's pitch with the new products is centered around performance and security enhancements.

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Devs are from Mars, Ops are from Venus: Can analytics bridge the gap?

Despite what they'd have you believe, Devs and Ops don't always get along nicely. Instead of pointing fingers, Pepperdata and LinkedIn think data and analytics may be the way to educate and show the impact of code running in production.

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How to lock up your digital life in less than an hour

Follow this simple checklist of best practices to protect your privacy and information without spending a cent.

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HPE buys Nimble Storage for $1 billion

HPE wants to use Nimble to jumpstart its puttering storage business with a broader range of flash storage options.

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SAS charts its own road to AI and the cloud

For 40 years, SAS has been the exception to the rule that technology companies don't always make it past the stage of eating their young. As open source technology and cloud-based services invade and expand its space, the company is continuing to double down.

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AMD prepares for a datacentre comeback with 'Naples'

AMD's re-enters the server market with new Naples chips, based on the Zen processor design used in AMD's high-end Ryzen desktop processors, and Intel should be very worried.

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Cisco updates, integrates HyperFlex converged infrastructure system

Cisco announced feature updates and more integration with the company's software and data platforms for its HyperFlex systems.

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Streaming data juggernaut Confluent announces $50M in Series C funding

Confluent, the company behind open source streaming data project Apache Kafka, closes a Series C round that more than doubles its total financing.

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AI: the promise of big data

Artificial intelligence is a hot topic but what are the predicates?

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US Air Force bids for laser-touting attack planes

With President Trump now in power, funding may no longer be an issue.

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Could the suspension of 'premium processing' of H-1Bs be the first nail in the coffin for Indian IT?

If so, it could jeopardise a $150 billion industry that gets around $60 billion of its billings from the US.

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Dell doubles down on high-end Ubuntu Linux laptops

Developers know Dell has a great Ubuntu Linux powered programmer's laptop, the XPS 13. Few people know that Dell also offers Ubuntu on its high-end Precision mobile workstation line.

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Amazon acquires Thinkbox to bolster AWS offerings

The acquisition is the latest move from AWS aimed at offering a more complete cloud services stack.

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CA Technologies acquires Veracode

The $614M acquisition should help unify CA's security and devOps portfolios.

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Moocall adds pregnant cows to the Internet of Things

Cows now have their own wearable technology in the form of a tail-attached Moocall sensor, which sends text messages and email alerts when they are about to give birth.

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IBM, Salesforce announce AI partnership

​IBM's Watson is about to get cozy with Salesforce's Einstein.

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Yahoo launches 'Captain' text message bot for reminders, to-do lists

Yahoo wants to make family coordination a breeze with its new Captain text messaging bot.

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Amazon moves AWS Organizations to general availability

The service was developed in response to customers looking for a way to centrally manage policies across mulitple accounts.

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Samsung has reportedly moved Galaxy S8 launch date to April 28

The internal launch date change is a week later than the original April 21 plan.

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Amazon could hammer the final nail into the iPad's coffin

Rumors that Amazon is working on Alexa-powered devices that have phone call functionality could spell trouble for Apple.

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Brazil readies first satellite launch

The equipment is expected to protect privileged information and improve broadband provision to remote areas of the country

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FCC blocks rules that stop internet providers from secretly selling your data

The rules, which could be stayed indefinitely, prevented internet providers from selling customer data without their consent.

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Learn to become a Google Chrome power user

Do you use Google Chrome? Do you want to become a Google Chrome power user? Read on!

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Researchers correct robot mistakes with their minds

The system allows users to correct AI mistakes using nothing more than their brains.

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Linux distributions: Rolling releases vs point releases, which should you choose?

A brief discussion and illustration of the pros and cons of Linux release models, using hardware device support and the current kernel version as examples.

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Okta scoops up Stormpath team to ramp up identity platform for developers

The identity management firm Okta is aiming to boost its relationship with the developer community.

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Windows devs: If you want to sell software, use screenshots from this decade

Many Windows developers are sending the wrong message to their customers. Their products may not be obsolete, but they sure look like they are. Tl;dr: It's an easy fix.

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Ultimate backseat driver? Telefónica-Ericsson's 5G lets you drive car that's 40 miles away

In what they're calling the world's first 5G remote-driving concept, Telefónica and Ericsson have showcased the tech's reliability, high data transmission capacity, and low latency.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus tech specs

After the Galaxy Note 7 fiasco and the huge buildup in anticipation of the iPhone 8, Samsung needs the Galaxy S8 to be a big hit.

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Uber's secret Greyball program tracks cops, avoids authorities

The secretive system uses data and other techniques to ferret out cops and root out anyone who may do the service harm.

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Can tech and marketing ever work together? Four ways to build vital bridges

CIOs and CMOs need to work together: here's how to start creating better relationships.

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How to book an Uber ride for free

A security hole in the ride-hailing service's app allowed users to book rides without ever paying anything.

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Samsung to begin Galaxy S8 pre-orders on April 10: Report

Pre-orders start two weeks after Samsung's reveal, but there doesn't seem to be many secrets about the Galaxy S8 left.

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We must make the 'right choices' when designing algorithms: Tim O'Reilly

The founder of O'Reilly Media is calling for a more human approach to technology. It's a start, but can we really break the Silicon Valley prism?

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Justice Dept. drops Playpen child porn case to prevent release of Tor hack

A court filing says the government has 'no choice but to seek dismissal of the indictment' because it refuses to release details of how it used a Tor browser hack.

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Ford to trial Stratasys system to use 3D printing of one-piece auto parts

Ford is betting that there's a role for 3D printing at its manufacturing plants when it comes to personalized parts. There may also be a fuel efficiency boost.

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IBM aims to commercialize quantum computing, launches API, SDK and sees Q systems in next few years

IBM put some more meat on its roadmap and plans to commercialize quantum computing for enterprises. For now, developers will get APIs and a software developer kit to play with qubits.

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What's new in the Skype for Linux beta

Video-conferencing finally comes back to Microsoft's Skype for Linux.

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Konrad is on the SDN/NFV bus, are you?

He is back and is still excited about the opportunities for SDN/NFV to help our customers' IT departments add value back into their business.

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New Amazon Echo device to make phone calls: Report

Amazon is ready to put a new spin on the home phone, according to a report. New Echo devices in testing could even bring intercom support.

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LG G6, BlackBerry KEYone, Google Assistant, and YouTube TV (MobileTechRoundup show #392)

MWC was held last week in Barcelona so Kevin and I spent the majority of MobileTechRoundup show #392 discussing what was announced. I've spent a week with the LG G6 too.

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Litebook launches $249 Linux laptop

Like a Chromebook for Linux users on a budget, the notebook includes a full HD 14.1-inch display and 512GB of storage, and comes in three color choices.

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IBM, Maersk aim to speed up shipping with blockchain technology

IBM and Maersk plan to launch blockchain technology platform that will digitize the shipping industry and all the documentation that goes with it.

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Caseology Parallax and Vault for LG G6 hands-on: Outstanding $20 cases offer protection and style

The LG G6 is not a rugged phone, but it is built to withstand the elements and accidental drops. These two new cases improve your ability to hold on to the phone and offer a bit more protection.

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White House wants spy law renewed, but won't say how many Americans it spies on

Analysis: How many US citizens are actively caught up in the NSA's surveillance dragnet? That unknown figure will be instrumental in determining if sweeping surveillance powers get reauthorized this year.

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Top 10 multitools and pocket tools

We don't always have access to a fully-equipped toolbox, but with the right multitool, you can always have access to a basic set of hand tools. Here is a selection of the best multitools that I have owned and tested over the years.

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Here's how to mute Facebook's new auto-playing video feature

Facebook videos in your News Feed will now play with the sound on. Here's how to stop it.

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Nintendo Switch teardown reveals big battery and lots of cooling, just keep it away from your aquarium

Inside the new Nintendo Switch games console is a huge battery and the soft of cooling you'd expect to find in a laptop. Just keep it away from your aquarium!

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Singapore looks to better arm itself with cyberdefence unit, skills

Defence Ministry will set up a new 24 by 7 cybersecurity command unit, comprising top-ranking military and armed officers, to monitor potential threats and intrusions.

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Top tech gadgets and software for home and play

Not everyone lives and breathes technology. Some people just look at tech as a way to solve problems, and don't want to spend hours researching things, reading manuals and trawling forums. These people want the simplest tool to carry out the job. Here's a list of gadgets and software tools for people who want a tech solution to make life simpler and more fun.

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ExtraHop Addy: analytics at the edge, anomaly detection in the cloud

While AI, IoT and anomaly detection are hot, mere capability has been championed so far. The data volumes involved require optimized approaches, though, and few have emerged. ExtraHop's new "Addy" product changes all that.

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Google plans to release new Pixel smartphone in 2017

Not just an experiment: Google's hardware boss says Pixel will stay premium.

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How to make Google Chrome use less battery power

Google Chrome is a great browser that's used on more than half of the computers out there. But it's also a big power hog for those who have to work on laptops or tablets. Here's how to make it use less power.

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Android improves for work: Exchange Tasks now available on Gmail app

Android phone owners previously had to use a third party app for Exchange email, but Google updated Gmail last year to support Exchange. This week Google added support for Exchange Tasks.

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Ericsson and Brazilian government to create IoT partnership

The facility will focus on public security applications

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HP Inc's UK boss on life after the split

How have the fifteen months since HP split into two businesses gone for the PC and printing company? We talked to George Brasher, managing director for the UK and Ireland.

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Google, Coursera team up to offer cloud training courses

With 24 million users on Coursera, the educational platform gives Google a way to reach a large pool of potential talent.

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Brazil-Africa fiber cable project makes progress

The implementation of the undersea link has just completed one of its most critical milestones

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What to expect from the Windows 10 Creators Update

Microsoft is putting the finishing touches on the next big update to Windows 10. Here's what you can expect when the Creators Update begins rolling out to the general public next month.

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Best Android phones (March 2017)

Looking for a new Android smartphone? Here are a selection of high-end Android-powered smartphones that will satisfy even the most demanding users.

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Amazon wants to start shipping packages to the moon

CEO Jeff Bezos says that a reliable delivery service is necessary to successfully host a moon colony.

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Is Amazon planning to give Alexa eyes?

A leaked image suggests that Amazon could be working on an Alexa camera.

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Spy agency back in court over snooping: You're abusing mass surveillance powers

Although German security agency BND largely fought off an earlier lawsuit over snooping abuses, now the case is going to the constitutional court.

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Symantec Ventures forms to boost cybersecurity startups

Symantec says the new venture arm will push startups to get their products to market more quickly.

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Office 365 is clever - and sometimes just a little bit too clever

What priorities do you want your work email system to have? As Office 365 adds extra feature to email, the basics can get hard to find.

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HackerOne gives professional services away for free to open source projects

Can free bug hunting services improve the security of the backbone of the web?

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AWS typo gaffe isn't the first, or last in technology

History is littered with typo miscues that led to major tech outages, mixups and lots of losses.

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Failing to secure DNS is 'savage ignorance': Geoff Huston

The domain name system is everything, says APNIC's chief scientist. If you're not securing it, that's 'pathetic'.

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Google's Chromebook Pixel lives on, but you can't buy one

It turns out Google is still making its own high-end Chromebook laptops. It's just not going to sell them to customers.

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Here's how to make sense of AMD Ryzen naming

Ryzen 7 1800X, Ryzen 7 1700X, and Ryzen 7 1700 - what do these names tell you about the chip? Answer: A lot!

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Fast-food chain Wendy's banks on digital makeover.

Wendy's plans to roll out more self-service kiosks, use agile software development, develop mobile ordering and create a customer experience that drives loyalty and revenue.

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Soon, you can buy gadgets that can self-destruct when stolen

The self-destruct technology can be retrofitted to existing devices for a few dollars, the researchers say.

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Amazon knocked AWS sites offline because of typo

AWS explains how S3 storage at its massive US-EAST-1 region was disrupted and what it's doing to prevent this from happening again.

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GoDaddy gets hit by DNS outage

Many users of GoDaddy's web hosting services experienced downed websites and email service issues Thursday.

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The next iPhone won't switch to USB-C, but the cable might

If you're not using a computer with a USB-C port, then charging your next iPhone could mean more dongles in your future.

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How to use blockchain to build a database solution

Why would you want to use blockchain to build a database solution? And how would you actually do that? BigchainDB has answers.

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What's the fastest Linux web browser?

Firefox is the default web browser for most Linux distributions, but is it the fastest choice?

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Amazon's fulfillment centers set to go solar

The effort is part of a broader move by the technology giant to expand its use of clean energy.

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iPhone 8: Here's what we know

Apple's 10th-anniversary iPhone 8 is set to redefine the iPhone and help propel the device into its second decade. Let's take a look at what we (think we) know.

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Fitbit shipped more devices in 2016 than any other vendor

According to the ​latest data from IDC, Fitbit shipped 22.5 million devices in 2016, more than Apple, Garmin and Samsung combined.

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Best iPhone or iPad apps (March 2017)

Kick off the new year with some of the very best productivity apps available for the iPhone and iPad. Deleting a built-in app is the same as deleting any other app, just press and hold on the icon on the Home screen until they jiggle, and then tap the X. Press the Home button when you're done. (Updated Jan 2, 2017)

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Docker launches Enterprise Edition, courts broader corporate adoption

Developers already love Docker to deploy applications. Now Docker is rolling out a new edition to court more enterprise-wide usage and adoption.

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AMD Ryzen: Everything you need to know

For almost a decade AMD has yielded ground to Intel when it comes to processors, but the new Ryzen 7 chips change all that.

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AMD Ryzen: Taking the fight to Intel

For almost a decade AMD has yielded ground to Intel when it comes to processors, but the new Ryzen 7 chips change all that.

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Machine learning will boost the enterprise user experience

Machine learning at the intersection of application design and predictive data analytics.

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Yahoo's security follies add up to real money: Will companies learn from Yahoo's mistakes?

Boardrooms and executives are likely to step up their cybersecurity game now as Yahoo's cybersecurity disasters add up to real money.

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LG G6 hands-on: Unique 18:9 display, water resistance and dual camera flexibility

LG spent the last month revealing bits and pieces of the G6 so the recent announcement was no surprise. After spending a couple days with the LG G6, it's clear that LG is ready to compete with the best.

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Box's Aaron Levie shares a warning about Wall Street for Snap

Ahead of Snap's IPO, the Box co-founder and CEO takes note of what he's learned two years after taking his company public.

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New Mac ransomware, backdoor threats emerge

Despite the macOS-based malware being paraded around the Internet, researchers are finding it hard to score samples.

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IBM patents 'out of office' email messages

The US patent office seems to have forgotten that it is 2017.

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'Cloudbleed' post-mortem points to huge data leak, but no evidence of exploitation

The networking giant Cloudflare didn't underplay the severity of the bug, but did downplay the scope in which users' encrypted data may have been inadvertently exposed over the past six months.

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Microsoft to begin shipping Windows Mixed Reality development kits in March

Microsoft will begin rolling out WIndows Mixed Reality (Windows Holographic) development kits this month that will feature prototype Acer headsets.

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Box beats Q4 expectations, hits new milestone

The enterprise cloud company achieved its first quarter of positive free cash flow.

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Pure Storage satisfies Q4 targets, shares slip on soft guidance

Pure Storage CEO Scott Dietzen said in a statement that he expects the flash storage firm to reach $1 billion in revenue this year.

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Top Google Chrome extensions for security, productivity, and privacy (March 2017)

If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here are a huge selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy. (Updated March 1, 2017)

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GitHub rolls out new business option

The new offering includes many of the same features as the Enterprise plan but is geared for teams that want to host code on GitHub.com.

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Microsoft promises more user control around privacy, update installation with Windows 10 Creators Update

Microsoft is highlighting its plans for adding more user controls around privacy and update installation with its Windows 10 Creators Update.

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Best Buy's Q4 disappoints on impact of Galaxy Note 7 recall

Best Buy said Q4 was hit by "unprecedented product availability" as well as considerable weakness in gaming, tablets, wearables and mobile phone sales.

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Microsoft Azure Stack reaches final preview before its mid-2017 debut

Microsoft is releasing Technical Preview 3 of its hybrid-computing Azure Stack platform, paving the way for mid-2017 general availability.

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DataTorrent aims to make streaming into an application

With the deluge of IoT data, streaming analytics is getting impossible to ignore. For streaming to break beyond early adopters, it has to become less of a do-it-yourself homegrown software development project.

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Huawei plans investment in emerging economies

The Chinese tech giant wants to strengthen partnerships with local telcos to boost infrastructure and develop business opportunities

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MacOS Sierra renders some Bluetooth mice and keyboards unusable (including Apple's)

Are you having difficulty with your Bluetooth mice and keyboards since upgrading to MacOS Sierra? Here's a workaround.

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TripIt Pro update tells business travelers when to leave for the airport

Regular business travelers often use service like TripIt to consolidate and share their itinerary. TripIt has been working hard to offer more from its apps and now your phone will tell you to go now.

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How my new laptop illustrates one of the best things about Linux

Follow-up: I've been using this low-priced, ASUS X540S laptop for over a month now. Here's what I've found.

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Drone rental marketplace Up Sonder goes national

Now you can rent your neighbor's drone or hire a certified pilot for one-time commercial jobs.

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Is Apple's 'next big thing' the iPhone Pro?

Apple is looking for a way to revitalize iPhone sales. Could an iPhone Pro be the way forward?

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Windows 10 tip: Use the Magnifier tool to zoom in on text or objects

Even if you have 20/20 vision, there are times when it's helpful to zoom in on a portion of your display. For anyone with less-than-perfect eyesight, the Magnifier tool can help prevent eyestrain.

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Top Raspberry Pi alternatives, with prices starting at only $5

The Raspberry Pi might be the name that springs to mind when people think of single board computers for homebrew projects, but there are other boards out there worth considering, with prices starting at only $5. (Updated March 1, 2017)

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ESET software allows Mac remote code execution attacks

The flaw can be exploited to push root code execution through MiTM attacks.

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Ours to Hack and to Own, book review: Towards a fairer internet economy

This 40-essay collection brings the concept of cooperative ownership up to date, outlining an alternative online economy more in tune with the internet's founding ethos.

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Dridex Trojan updated with AtomBombing evasion techniques

A major upgrade to the malware will potentially cause even more headaches for European banks.

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UK gov't outlines vague post-Brexit Digital Strategy

The UK's scheme relies heavily on today's biggest tech vendors and their contributions.

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