IT teams bypassed in era of digital disruption

Digital disruption is either here or well on its way for most businesses.

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A VPN will not save you from government surveillance

Privacy is a multi-faced topic, and so to protect it, you need to take more than a single precaution.

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Could IBM's falling revenues turn around next year?

IBM has registered 20 consecutive quarters - five whole years - of revenue declines, but it could be about to turn the corner if its investments in "strategic imperatives" pays off, according to Thomas Pangia

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Digital survival: The transformation imperative

Digital transformation must extend beyond marketing to every part of your company. A world expert explains why and shares his advice on what to do.

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Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick: $20 accessory that's useful for creative pictures and video conferences

Many Huawei cameras have advanced camera modes for capturing lights, wide aperture, night shot, and time lapse video. This accessory helps you get the perfect shot while also serving as a stable platform for video calling.

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Google's head of Pixel smartphone division leaves after six months

After David Foster's departure, Google still plans to release at least two new Pixel smartphones this fall, according to rumors.

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Elon Musk releases teaser image of Tesla semi truck

Tesla's 'next level' cargo truck will be revealed in September, and it will be capable of making long hauls, according to Musk during a TED talk.

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The death of the smartphone is further away than you think. And there is no 'Next Big Thing'

The smartphone represents the latest major platform shift, and it may also be the last one. We will still need the smartphone's functionality, and no wearable device looks like offering a single viable replacement. Pacific Crest's Ben Wilson suggests looking for a range of AI-based devices instead

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Today's customer experience mandate: Avoid '50 first dates'

These days, digital channel proliferation is making it more complex than ever to connect with and satisfy customers, whose own expectations of service are growing rapidly. Maintaining a coherent digital experience appears to be an essential element of the solution.

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Hands-on with the UAG Plasma, Pathfinder, and Monarch for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus

There are plenty of case options for the new Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, but my favorite cases for drop protection are now available from Urban Armor Gear.

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Analysis: Google fails to stop slide in ad value

Lower revenues per ad means Google has to show larger numbers of less effective adverts to web users

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Amazon shows you how to use WorkSpaces on the Samsung Galaxy S8

AWS is one of the partners offering desktop virtualization services via the DeX, Samsung's new docking station.

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Cloudera shares up 20 percent on Wall Street debut

​Cloudera closed out its first day of trading on the New York Stock Exchange with its share price up 20 percent to $18.10.

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Could direct drive actuators push robots into the mainstream?

Genesis Robotics has patented a new type of actuator that eliminates the need for a gearbox.

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NSA stops controversial program that searches Americans' emails

The government's surveillance court previously warned the National Security Agency (NSA) that searching Americans' emails and text messages that were collected domestically would not be constitutional.

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Microsoft Windows 10 'Redstone 3' test build brings back My People feature

Microsoft's latest Windows 10 'Redstone 3' test build, No. 16184, adds back a feature that Microsoft cut from the Creators Update back in January 2017: My People.

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Stephen Hawking issues familiar warning to China against AI

Both Stephen Hawking and Tesla's Elon Musk feel that the capacity of artificial intelligence (AI) to surpass human intelligence necessitates watching its development closely -- but not everyone thinks that machines are so smart.

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Nomx, the "most secure" email service, can be easily hacked, say researchers

Nomx says it ensures "absolute security," but extensive testing shows otherwise.

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Qualcomm issues profit warning as Apple legal battle intensifies

Qualcomm said Apple has decided to withhold royalty payments to contract manufacturers until the legal dispute between the two companies is resolved.

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Analytics acquisition deals continue: it's an all-you-can-eat buffet

Business software companies, cloud providers -- even BI and Big Data companies themselves -- are all shopping in the analytics startup supermarket.

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A database of thousands of credit cards was left exposed on the open internet

The data was exposed for at least six months -- likely longer.

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Fast FAQ: ​Does Windows 10?

When you're searching for answers, Google's autosuggest feature lets you know what other people are looking for when conducting similar queries. In this, the first of a new series, we provide some answers to the most popular queries, as suggested by Google.

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Digital transformation: Eight unavoidable challenges for your business

The road to digital success is full of challenges, including change management, security, and legacy systems. Here's what you need to look out for as you digitize your business.

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How many iPhones, iPads and Macs did Apple sell last quarter?

If the analysts are right, it looks like 2Q17 was a pretty mixed one for Apple.

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Keyboard Mod for Moto Z: Bringing a landscape keyboard of the past to a modern smartphone

Motorola has achieved success with the modularity of the Moto Z and is working to promote innovative mods. The Keyboard Mod may be coming in a couple of months and is the most popular campaign in the Transform the Smartphone challenge.

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AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform: What we learned from tech earnings

Here's a look at some of the key cloud takeaways from the earnings reports of Amazon, Microsoft and Alphabet.

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Uber self-driving car chief moves aside amid Waymo trade secrets scandal

Anthony Levandowski is stepping aside as the lawsuit with his former employer rages on.

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Singapore operators sign up payment providers in Mobile Connect push

EZ-Link and Nets are among a handful of partners Singapore's three mobile operators have roped in to support the GSMA authentication standard, which enables users to access services via their mobile number.

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The endangered CMO: Survival Tips From Microsoft's Grad Conn

It's tough being a CMO in today's fractured media landscape with its ephemeral social media trends - repeatable and predictable marketing processes are hard to find.

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Microsoft: Surface revenues lower than expected in its latest quarter

Microsoft's Surface revenues came in lower than expected in the company's third fiscal 2017 quarter due to both lack of product refresh and competition from the company's PC-maker partners.

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Western Digital beats market expectations for Q3

The hard disk drive and memory chip maker saw solid demand for all NAND based products.

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Intel reports mixed Q1 results with revenue falling short

The chipmaker posted record-setting Q1 revenues but still fell slightly short of market expectations.

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Alphabet beats Q1 earnings expectations

Alphabet delivered $20.17 billion in revenue excluding traffic acquisition costs.

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Microsoft's Q3 strong as commercial cloud revenue hits $15.2 billion run rate

But Azure revenue remains a mystery. As usual Office and enterprise tools carry the quarter.

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Amazon sees strong AWS growth in Q1 results

Amazon Web Services, the jewel in the company's crowd, fared well — despite a brief outage during the quarter.

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Smartphone shipments are still on the rise, says IDC

Samsung topped Apple for the title of "world's largest smartphone vendor" during the first quarter, according to IDC's latest data.

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Google expands its reach in India with neural machine translation technology

The company announced several updates to make its products more accessible to the millions of Indians who don't speak English.

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GitHub open sources OctoDNS, new tool for managing DNS records

OctoDNS makes it easier for any member of the GitHub team to manage DNS records, and it enables GitHub to keep records in sync over multiple providers.

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iPhone 8: Here's what we think we know about Apple's 10th-anniversary iPhone

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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Comcast's business services revenue surges in Q1; Home automation, security shows promise

The cable and media giant is diversifying via small businesses and smart home businesses.

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SAP and Google Cloud: They actually need each other

Both SAP and Google Cloud are too proud to admit it. SAP is Google Cloud's first major enterprise software partner, while SAP needs distance itself from Oracle, which has a more unified enterprise applications SaaS offering. It's all too obvious: SAP and Google Cloud could do a lot more together.

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​Can Masayoshi Son and Uber-rival Ola jumpstart an electric revolution in India?

With only some 22,000 electric vehicles sold in India last year, the country has a long way to go to rival its neighbour China's efforts. Yet, private companies like Ola with wealthy visionary-benefactors like Masayoshi Son can help speed things up.

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IoT for startups: Telenor unveils free pilot to spur big data, AI development

Starting next week, startups and researchers will be able to test out their ideas for new Internet of Things apps on a free pilot service in Norway.

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Equinix's purchase of Verizon's data center assets set to close, boost revenue

Equinix said that the acquisition of Verizon's data center assets will give the company 40 percent of the Fortune 500 and more than 600 net new customers.

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Waymo opens self-driving car fleet to the public

US residents can now apply to be among the first to travel by autonomous vehicle.

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China and Europe's 'Moon village' could boost lunar mining, space tourism

We may dream of colonising Mars, but in the meantime, a moonbase is on the table.

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Video drones move adverts from the screen to the sky

Good luck avoiding them at your next concert.

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Ransomware incidents surge, education a hot bed for data breaches, according to Verizon

Verizon's Data Breach Incident Report for 2017 has a few key takeaways worth noting for healthcare and the education sectors.

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A mysterious botnet has hijacked 300,000 devices, but nobody knows why

Researchers know what the botnet is capable of — but they don't seem to know what it'll actually do.

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Amazon's new Echo Look device wants to be your AI-powered stylist

The device will take pictures of your outfit, via voice command, and offer fashion advice through style-trained machine learning algorithms.

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Earnings roundup: ServiceNow, Citrix beat expectations, F5 misses

​ServiceNow, which specializes in automating work flows, is seeing progress with its "land and expand" strategy.

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Survey hints at cloud computing consolidation, staffing woes

Intel Security survey finds strong movement to hybrid clouds supported by a few top-tier providers.

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PayPal delivers solid Q1, payment volume reaches $99 billion

PayPal says it processed 1.7 billion payment transactions, which is equal to 32 payment transactions for each active account.

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FCC Chairman launches process to reverse net neutrality rules

"This will be the beginning of the discussion, not the end," Chairman Pai says, promising to seek public input before reversing rules.

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SAS drives growth strategy in Brazil

The business analytics giant ploughs resources to further develop one of its fastest-growing markets

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US Air Force asks hackers to do their worst

The military unit has joined the bug bounty movement following the success of the "Hack the Pentagon" competition.

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DataOps: Changing the world one organization at a time

Uncertain about the benefits of going data-driven? Not sure how to get there? Here's some advice from the people who built Facebook's data infrastructure

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Does tailored audio sound better? It depends on your ears

Aumeo's pocket Bluetooth DSL promises to personalise audio, at a price.

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WD ships 'world's largest' 12TB HGST Ultrastar He12 Helium 7200 RPM Enterprise HDDs

Need more storage space? Western Digital is now shipping the HGST Ultrastar He12 helium-based 'HelioSeal' 12TB hard drive.

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Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 Mobile Creators Update release

Microsoft has started rolling out the Windows 10 Creators Update release to the dozen or so models of Windows Phones that will support the final version.

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Meet Chris Vickery, the internet's data breach hunter

His job is simple: find leaked and exposed data before the bad guys do.

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Windows 10 tip: Customize your user profile folder name

When you set up a new user account, Windows 10 creates a profile folder and assigns it to the new account. Here's how to customize the name of that folder.

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Seagate sees component shortages in flash storage market

IT spending looks OK, but component shortages may ding server, cloud service provider and PC demand for solid state storage.

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How I saved nearly $7,000 on Apple gear this year

While there are rarely discounts on Apple gear, there is one way to save money: Don't spend it. David Gewirtz demonstrates why it's so important to think through your personal usage patterns prior to making big purchases.

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Singapore aims to drive innovation with $1B fund

Intellectual Property Office of Singapore and state-owned equity firm, Makara Capital, have set up a S$1 billion (US$716.34 million) fund to help promising companies develop locally and expand globally.

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Apple's next big project: Free courses to make its stores the most happening places in town

Apple will launch 60 educational sessions at all its stores focusing on coding, digital media, and art and design.

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Twitter shares soar on strong Q1 user numbers

The microblogging social network said its tally of monthly active users has increased six percent from the previous quarter.

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Oracle brings "Adaptive Intelligence" to Customer Experience applications

The new applications deliver real-time analytics powered by Oracle's powerful Data Cloud.

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How IBM can step away from the abyss

If Big Blue still has a future, it's in Cloud.

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Uber plans to rule the skies by 2020

The company's so-called "flying cars" will cost as much as your average land fare.

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Need a chatbot fast? Your best bet might be a firm you've never heard of

New tools let you go straight from documentation to chatbot, with no code at all.

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Court to Facebook: Stop harvesting users' WhatsApp personal data without consent

Facebook has suffered a serious setback in its attempts to exploit WhatsApp users' private data in Germany.

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Tencent to open cloud data centres in Korea, India

Chinese internet giant launches a new data centre in Silicon Valley, with another four to open in Mumbai, Seoul, Frankfurt, and Moscow as it looks to expand its portfolio to include cloud and AI.

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Vantiv acquires Paymetric as it eyes lucrative B2B channel

Vantiv estimates the B2B payments vertical to be worth $30 trillion.

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AT&T misses on Q1 revenues, cites low wireless equipment sales

Additionally, AT&T is no longer providing revenue guidance primarily due to "the unpredictability of wireless handset sales."

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Google, Intertrust launch PatentShield to defend startups from patent litigation

By building up a large defensive patent portfolio, PatentShield aims to "level the playing field" and deter larger companies from suing startups.

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Salesforce partners with WeWork to target SMBs

The CRM giant will offer WeWork members 30 percent off its software available in the recently launched WeWork Services Store.

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Apple iPhone 8 to have 'severe supply shortages' at launch: Analyst

Apple's tenth-anniversary OLED iPhone -- and answer to Samsung's Galaxy S8 -- could have mass production delays thanks to supply chain difficulties.

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Infor buys business analytics vendor Birst

Infor wants to merge Birst's enterprise analytics with its industry-focused ERP software.

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Straight Path gets unsolicited buyout offer "superior" to AT&T bid

AT&T was expected to close on a deal valued at $1.6 billion to acquire Straight Path (and its valuable portfolio of mmWave spectrum).

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Can a good collaboration knowledge repository solve corporate amnesia in businesses?

Corporate amnesia is the loss of accumulated corporate knowledge due to employee departures or the distributed workforce across the business. It is a big problem and it impacts American workers. So, what can businesses can do to eliminate it in organizations?

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Although smart cities rely on IoT, security confusion still reigns

Cities all over the world have started to use the Internet of Things (IoT) to manage their urban infrastructure more efficiently, a concept known as 'smart cities'. But IT teams are still confused about cloud security, with many adopting conflicting strategies towards cloud security and IoT.

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Microsoft adds another option to its complex Windows 10 patching story

IT pros, take notice: Microsoft is adding yet another set of Windows 10 Cumulative Updates -- ones that don't include security fixes -- to its patching mix.

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Cloud and the new CIO

How cloud is changing the role of the CIO

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Agiloft CEO: H1-B visa restrictions are 'economic suicide'

Colin Earl, a 25-year veteran of the software industry, explains what the US needs to do to ASAP to assure itself a leadership position in tomorrow's tech future.

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Cisco's Jasper unit aims to extend from IoT management to smartphones, tablets

With the move Cisco is looking to enter the enterprise mobility management space, but will do it by selling directly to the carriers, which will then use the platform to deliver services via their own portals.

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Pawn Storm targets fresh victims to sway public political opinion

The sophisticated attackers are putting more and more pressure on the military, governments, celebrities and media worldwide.

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Promise Technology unveil new high-performance storage devices

Promise Technology unveils a portable Thunderbolt 3 RAID device and an all-flash array for enterprise users.

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N-day Nvidia, Android driver security flaw details revealed

Zimperium has revealed the details of two N-day vulnerabilities submitted through its exploit acquisition scheme.

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Singapore, Japan, Korea among least prepared for new EU data laws

More than half of firms in Singapore, Japan, and South Korea express concerns they will not be able to meet the May 25, 2018, deadline for GDPR compliance, while a quarter of their peers in Australia and US fear shutting down as a result.

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SAP Q1: Solid profit, accelerated S/4HANA cloud adoption

SAP enjoyed strong growth in Q1 due to S/4HANA's continued popularity and expanding customer base.

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Close to 9,000 servers across Asean infected with malware

In an operation run out of its Singapore global hub, Interpol has identified 8,800 command-and-control servers and 270 websites that were compromised, including those run by governments and financial institutions.

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IBM launches Cognitive Visual Inspection system for manufacturers

The manufacturing inspection process is an ideal use case for Watson's strong visual recognition capabilities, IBM says.

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Webroot antivirus mistakenly flags Windows as malware, bricking PCs

Windows' system files were flagged as malicious, and Facebook was marked as a phishing site.

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HipChat hacked, user account info and some content potentially compromised

The breach occurred over the weekend due to a vulnerability in a third-party library used by HipChat.com.

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ARM builds its first image signal processor for the automotive market

The ARM Mali-C71 was designed from the ground up for the growing number of cameras needed in cars.

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How and why Apple's robot Liam disassembles iPhones

Apple introduced Liam last year, and now, new details show how (and why) it disassembles old iPhones.

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T-Mobile's Uncarrier mojo pays off, posts strong Q1 net subscriber gains

T-Mobile added subscribers on all fronts in the first quarter as it continues to be a headache for incumbents.

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Violin Memory acquired by Soro's Quantum Partners

Violin Memory, a pioneer in all-flash arrays (AFA) that fell on hard times after their IPO, announced today that they have been acquired by Quantum Partners LP, a private investment fund managed by Soros Fund Management LLC.

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Open-source EdgeX Foundry seeks to standardize Internet of Things

Fifty companies have joined up to unify Internet of Things edge-computing programming.

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New IBM Cloud service uses Watson to generate video metadata

The service is designed to help media companies and advertisers better target their video content.

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Smartphone adoption to match population growth in Brazil

The amount of operating devices should reach 236 million within the next two years, says research

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IT top 5: Essential digital steps for business success

Improving customer engagement and modernizing IT systems are among the digital transformation projects with the highest chances of success. Here's how your business can get started.

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Microsoft starts integrating Dynamics 365 with LinkedIn

Microsoft is rolling out a new talent-management application, staking out a space in human-capital management, in addition to starting to integrate Dynamics 365 with LinkedIn.

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Does Microsoft have what it takes to take on the Chromebook and the iPad?

Microsoft is expected to unveil Windows 10 Cloud next month, and leaked specs suggest that it is being positioned as a competitor to Google's Chromebook platform. And what about the iPad?

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A watch running Windows 10 is coming from Microsoft partner Trekstor

Microsoft may not have managed to get Windows 10 IoT Core into one of its fitness bands, but OEM partner Trekstor has for a coming business-focused wearable.

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Does anyone actually use (or even know about) Microsoft's Edge browser?

If you're a Web developer, deciding which browsers to support can be a big decision. Choose wrong and there are costly ramifications. With IE declining and mobile activity increasing, where does Microsoft's Windows 10-only Edge fit in? We decided to find out.

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​GE, Stratasys, SAP push 3D printing, additive manufacturing

GE Additive opened a customer experience center in Munich. SAP makes SAP Distributed Manufacturing generally available. And Stratasys and Siemens hook up to make rail parts on the fly.

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QuintilesIMS to build its health IT tools on Salesforce

QuintilesIMS is betting on Salesforce's platform in what amounts to a big health care and life sciences win for the cloud provider.

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Frustrated unlocking your Samsung Galaxy S8? Enable Google Smart Lock

The Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus have oddly positioned fingerprint scanners, but look a bit deeper into your settings to find another option to help keep you phone safely unlocked.

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Ashley Madison blackmail roars back to life

A group claims "May 1 2017 we are launching our new esite - Cheaters Gallery." They promised to include my Ashley Madison info unless I pay up. So what to do?

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Uber rejects claims iPhone app tracked users after being deleted

The practice eventually led to Apple CEO Tim Cook threatening to remove Uber from the App Store.

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Son of Russian MP thrown in US jail for hacking crimes

The 32-year-old specialized in stealing credit card data for sale on the Dark Web.

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IBM launches Watson cognitive marketing service

IBM Watson Marketing Insights will use behavioral analytics to give marketers an edge in targeted campaigns.

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IBM's five years of falling revenues have left it smaller than Apple, Microsoft and Google

IBM has just recorded its 20th consecutive quarter of declining year-on-year revenues. Now it has been overtaken by upstart Google, and it isn't even keeping up with Microsoft, let alone Apple. What could have been the first trillion-dollar company may never see $100 million again....

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Lenovo adds $279 Flex 11 to its Chromebook laptop lineup

The 2-in-1 device features a 11.6-inch touchscreen with 360-degree hinge, rugged design, and support for Android apps from the Google Play Store.

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All about the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus (MobileTechRoundup show #396)

Kevin and I both purchased the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus so devoted this entire show to talking about our experiences, the latest news, and even some tips at the end.

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McKinsey: AI, jobs, and workforce automation

Machine intelligence will have a profound impact on business and jobs. Learn how artificial intelligence and machine learning will affect your company and what you can do about it.

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Twitter has a spam bot problem — and it's getting worse

A Romanian spammer is in part behind a sudden surge in fake Twitter followers in recent weeks. But it's not something Twitter seems to want to deal with.

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VRS Design cases for the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus: Style and protection at reasonable prices

The Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus may be the best smartphone available, but there are front and glass panels that many may want to protect with a case. VRS Design has several affordable options to consider.

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Pocket tools and gadgets "Every Day Carry"

My pockets are always crammed with tools and gadgets. Here are just a few of the things that I carry around with me on a day-to-day basis. Updated with reader suggestions.

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Planet analytics: big data, sustainability, and environmental impact

What is the relation between big data applications and sustainability? What is the net effect of improved efficiency versus increased resource consumption, who gets to measure this, and how?

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus case roundup: Speck, Tech21, and Caseology

The Galaxy S8 Plus is a fantastic smartphone and there are already a number of case options to protect it, add some style, improve the grip, and help you hit that odd rear fingerprint target.

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Surprise! Your online banking password might not be as secure as you thought

Several major banks don't use case-sensitive passwords.

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Windows 10 CloudBooks: Here's how they may stack up against Chromebooks

Minimum specs for devices running Windows 10 Cloud that are meant to compete with Chromebooks in the education market have leaked.

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10 great Microsoft Edge extensions

As Microsoft Edge adoption increases, critical extensions are starting to show up for the promising new browser. We spotlight ten of them.

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Samsung's Galaxy S8 has a big design flaw

Samsung's eagerness to release a smartphone without a bezel ahead of Apple seems to have led the Galaxy S8 into the tarpits.

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How big data from pipeline pigs can root out gas maintenance risks

Not all gas pipelines can be serviced by maintenance pigs, but the sensor data from ones that can are providing mountains of vital information.

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The Power of Networks, book review: Life-changing connections

This book, also available as a MOOC, explores six key principles that govern the networks that influence our lives.

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Cloud as a check and balance for on-premises systems

A chat with open source pioneers about disruption and the value of on-premises computing.

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Mirantis enters the Kubernetes game and ups its OpenStack play

Besides managing OpenStack clouds, Mirantis is adding cloud container management to its skillset with Kubernetes.

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​Oracle launches Startup Cloud Accelerator in Brazil

First group of ventures is due to start the six-month program in July

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IBM uses deep learning to better detect a leading cause of blindness

In its latest use of cognitive technology to combat eye disease, IBM has developed a simple way to help doctors diagnose diabetic retinopathy.

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In Obama's final year, US secret court denied record number of surveillance requests

It's an unprecedented spike given that the FISA court has only turned down 21 government requests in three decades.

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Marketo buys sales engagement platform ToutApp

Marketo plans to combine ToutApp's toolset with its ABM and sales insights portfolios.

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Google Home now supports multiple accounts with voice recognition

Up to six people can access their accounts on the smart speaker, simply by speaking to it.

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Microsoft to roll out new Windows 10, Office feature releases twice annually

IT Pros, mark your calendars. Starting in September 2017 with Windows 10 'Redstone 3,' Microsoft will begin rolling out new feature updates to Windows and Office 365 ProPlus together, twice a year.

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Alipay brand expands into Southeast Asia via Lazada

A year after Alibaba acquired a controlling stake in e-commerce operator Lazada, the latter's payment platform is rebranded to Alipay across four Southeast Asian markets including Singapore and Indonesia.

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Mastercard debuts a credit card with a fingerprint sensor to fight fraud

The fingerprint reader aims to target in-store fraud by reducing the need of PIN codes and signatures.

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Shopify now offers its own credit card reader

The e-commerce platform provider also announced a new online payment feature aimed at boosting mobile conversion rates.

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Linksys Smart Wi-Fi routers a hotbed of unpatched security flaws

Over 20 models are impacted, exposing thousands of household devices online to exploit.

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Data scientists really love their jobs, survey finds

According to a CrowdFlower survey, more than 90 percent of data scientists said they were happy doing their jobs, and nearly 50 percent said they were thrilled.

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Samsung's Galaxy S8 apps are better than the Google alternatives

Samsung includes a few of its own apps on the Galaxy S8 that offer a duplication of services found on Android. It turns out, these apps are more functional and better than the default Google apps.

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Your new iPhone could soon be made entirely from old iPhones

Apple is pledging to end its reliance on mining minerals altogether and make iPhones, iPads, Macs and other devices entirely out of recycled materials, just not yet.

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Kafka channels the big data firehose

Kafka has emerged as the open source pillar of choice for managing huge torrents of events. The challenge is refining the tooling and raising the game on security beyond basic authentication.

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Verizon's wireless business shows strain in Q1, but unlimited plan stems defections

Verizon lost postpaid retail customers in the first quarter, but the damage could have been worse without the launch of Verizon Unlimited. Verizon aims to diversify.

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Facebook, Twitter fight back: 'Draft hate speech law will gag free expression'

With a proposed new law on online hate speech heading to Germany's parliament for approval, tech firms and rights groups are making a stand.

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Garmin adds SmartThings support to its GPS sports watches

Garmin continues to expand the functionality of its GPS sports watches with SmartThing integration providing users with the ability to control their homes.

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Millions of game accounts exposed in data breach, responsibility thrown to the wind

If vendor data breach apathy has set in, we're all in trouble.

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How virtual reality is improving end-of-life care

In the UK, terminally ill patients are being transported from the hospice to other worlds.

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How new national cybersecurity center aims to make Poland a tougher nut to crack

Juliusz Brzostek, director of Poland's NC Cyber, explains what the country's cybersecurity center has been up to in its first nine months of operation.

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​Why Indian IT's mountain of cash may bury its chances of survival

Sitting on a cash hoard or announcing share buy back plans instead of spending on businesses that could give it a crucial leg up in the emerging, complex, and ultra competitive world of digital could be Indian IT's death knell

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Baidu powers up autonomous efforts with Bosch deal in China

Day after opening up its Apollo platform, the Chinese search giant inks an agreement with Bosch and map providers AutoNavi and NavInfo to develop "high-precision maps" for autonomous driving.

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Nokia eyes APAC opportunities in IoT, 5G

Sans smartphones, Nokia looks to build out its Asia-Pacific footprint in key verticals such as healthcare, transportation, and financial services, with the aim to move towards "everything-as-a-service" model.

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eBay's Q1 beats expectations, shares slip on soft guidance

eBay expects Q2 adjusted profit between 43 cents to 45 cents per share. Analysts were expecting 47 cents per share.

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Qualcomm misses Q2 revenue targets, cites BlackBerry settlement

Qualcomm said revenues were negatively impacted by a reduction related to the BlackBerry arbitration decision, which it says totaled $974 million.

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AWS opens up Amazon Lex, the AI behind Alexa, to its customers

AWS' move could lead to a lot more enterprise applications behind powered by the artificial intelligence behind Alexa and Echo.

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F8: Facebook positions itself as an innovator across several fronts

At its annual developer confab, Facebook showcased its breakthroughs in connectivity, its AI research and loftier ambitions of brain-powered communication.

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Dell's new high-end all-in-one PC offers Ubuntu Linux or Red Hat Enterprise Linux

Do you want a no-expenses spared Linux desktop? Then check out the new Dell Precision 5720.

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Facebook wants to help you communicate directly from your brain via non-invasive sensors

Facebook's Building 8 group highlighted two moonshot research projects that would enable you to communicate from your brain directly to text via a "silent speech interface."

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Alphabet's Verily kicks off long range study to track human health

The 10,000-person study aims to explore why people who are generally healthy become sick.

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Microsoft's latest Windows 10 'Redstone 3' test build adds 'Revert VM' feature

Microsoft has released two new Windows 10 test builds -- 16179 for PCs and 15205 for phones. Both are still more about fixes than brand-new features.

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Microsoft Surface Pro 4 copycats run riot: Samsung, Dell, HP and others offer better options

Samsung's latest Galaxy Books run on Windows 10 and feature designs that rhyme with Microsoft's Surface Pro. The field is getting crowded as HP, Dell, Lenovo and others update Surface-like devices faster than Microsoft.

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Windows 10 tip: Add extra details to Task Manager's Processes tab

Task Manager's list of running processes is a useful tool all on its own. But you can tweak its display to add extra information, including the full path of the command that started each running process.

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Apple's big $1,000+ iPhone gamble

The days of Apple being able to push hardware out of the door with crazy price tags on it are at an end, and that makes the $1,000+ iPhone a massive gamble. Will it pay off, or will it be a flop?

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Market analytics: Figuring out how much cash million-dollar Android app makers really make

Million (and sometimes billion) dollar decisions are made based on the best analysis of incomplete data. If you'd like some inside baseball on how researchers come up with some of their insights, here's a quick view into the insanely profitable business of in-app Android game sales.

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Microsoft's Wunderlist successor, To-Do, hits public preview

Microsoft's 'Project Cheshire,' the successor to its Wunderlist to-do app, is now in public preview for many Office 365 users on a variety of devices.

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Microsoft makes three more cognitive services generally available

Microsoft is rolling out more of its Cognitive Services programming interfaces, which provide developers with a way to add face recognition, computer vision and more to their apps and services.

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Microsoft Data Amp heralds Python in SQL Server 2017, and lots more

Data Amp, Microsoft's new online data platform event, the company is announcing Python in the next version of SQL Server, GA of Azure Analysis Services, Cortana Intelligence Suite solution templates and new cognitive services.

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New Docker turnkey program helps enterprises modernize legacy apps

The turnkey stack of professional services, Docker software and partner infrastructure, Docker is taking the uncertainty out of the containerization process.

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Homeland Security warns of 'BrickerBot' malware that destroys unsecured internet-connected devices

Reminiscent of the Mirai botnet that brought down large swathes of the US internet last year, this new malware targets poorly-secured Internet of Things devices and renders them useless.

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​Trump's executive order against H-1Bs is a damp squib that calls for 'review' rather than changes

Plus, any material changes to the program such as wage rates or lottery amounts will have to be approved by Congress -- and historically they haven't been inclined to do so.

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Researchers find commercial banking apps contain swarms of open-source bugs

While many developers rely on open-source components, they may not be keeping ahead of the game when bugs are discovered.

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Oracle drops massive 299 vulnerability patch, fixes Shadow Broker exploit

Oracle's huge security update impacts most of the firm's product families.

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Broadband access: Netherlands wins but there are surprising losers in EU rankings

The European Commission's annual report on the tech health of EU states is out, showing some clear winners and some surprising laggards.

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InterContinental data breach expands from 12 hotels to potentially thousands

The data breach is far more damaging than the 12 properties originally believed to have been compromised.

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Crowdfunded Mirabook is latest attempt at a laptop dock for smartphones

French firm Miraxess is offering a 13.3-inch notebook shell for Android and Windows phones and even Raspberry Pi via its Indiegogo campaign for as little as $180 -- if the project achieves full funding.

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Microsoft is testing new battery-saving technology in its latest Windows 10 'Redstone 3' build

Microsoft is working to add a new battery-saving feature to Windows 10 'Redstone 3', and it has begun testing it on machines with Intel sixth-generation and beyond Core processors.

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Facebook rolls out new integrations, tools for Workplace

Six months after the launch of Workplace, Facebook is rolling out new integrations and tools on the collaboration platform.

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IBM Q1 mixed, cloud-as-a-service hits $8.6 billion annual run rate

Emerging businesses, dubbed strategic imperatives, accounted for 42 percent of IBM's revenue.

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Can Facebook make Messenger the 'yellow pages' of messaging?

At F8 2017, Facebook rolls out Messenger 2.0, complete with new tools to help businesses exploit the platform.

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Docker LinuxKit: Secure Linux containers for Windows, macOS, and clouds

Docker introduces lightweight Linux containers for other platforms.

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Mastercard sees Facebook Messenger as commerce, bot vehicle for Masterpass

FreshDirect, Cheesecake Factory and Subway are the launch partners for Mastercard's bot-meets-commerce effort.

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Western Union debuts Messenger money transfer bot at F8

With more than 1.2 billion people actively using Messenger on a monthly basis, Western Union sees a clear opportunity for client acquisition.

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Facebook unveils new AR, VR platforms and products

The social media company is taking bit leaps forward in virtual and augmented reality with its AR open platform Camera Effects and a VR product called Facebook Spaces.

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Five things I learned building a new Wi-Fi network

Getting a Wi-Fi network up and running is easy, but putting in place frustration-free Wi-Fi takes thought, planning, and new hardware.

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PayPal inks partnership with Android Pay for in-store payments push

​PayPal hopes the partnership will help extend the company's reach amid a crowded mobile wallet landscape.

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Here's how Steve Ballmer is building a huge U.S. government data repository

USAFacts, former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's latest venture, is an initiative that only a true Excel and SQLServer fan would undertake.

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Apple iPhone 8 to have stainless steel and glass design: Report

Apple's radical changes for its upcoming flagship could mean the iPhone 8 isn't readily available to the masses until one or two months after the typical fall introduction.

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Uber for Business expands with new service Uber Central

The new service allows businesses to book and manage rides for their own customers and clients.

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​Samsung's Galaxy S8 does DeX: Is it a Chromebook challenger or virtual desktop play?

As Samsung's DeX and the Galaxy S8 stands today there's a role for the device as a Chromebook alternative. It remains to be seen if it's a virtual desktop infrastructure option.

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Microsoft buys Intentional Software; Simonyi to rejoin Microsoft

Microsoft is acquiring Intentional Software, a Bellevue, Wash.-based productivity-app vendor whose well-known founder is a programming expert and former Microsoft manager.

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DARPA calls for video games to train military strategists

The US agency believes gamification could train future military personnel in making combat decisions.

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SnapLogic bets artificial intelligence technology called Iris will speed up enterprise integration

Iris, an AI technology developed by SnapLogic, powers an integration recommendation engine that aims to make it easier for analysts and business leaders to connect data, process and application flows.

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How to set up a new Windows 10 PC perfectly in one hour or less

Doing a clean install of Windows used to be a tedious process that could take the better part of a day. With Windows 10 and cloud-based software and services, you can get the entire job done in an hour or less.

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A Russian hacker has created his own 'starter pack' ransomware service

Now even low-level criminals can jump into the ransomware game, said the researchers who found the malware.

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Intel rids of annual Intel Developer Forum, cancels 2017 event

From PC to cloud: Intel Developer Forum gets nixed ahead of IDF17 set for San Francisco in August.

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Firefox drops its Aurora Channel, moving the Developer Edition to the beta version

New versions of Firefox will appear at the same rate but new features could reach release versions 6-8 weeks sooner following the closure of the Aurora Channel on which Firefox's Developer Edition is based.

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Samsung blocks ability to remap Galaxy S8's Bixby button

Samsung wants to keep you locked in the Bixby AI ecosystem in its fight against Amazon Alexa, Apple Siri, Google Assistant, and others.

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Red Hat steps up its Kubernetes game with OpenShift Container 3.5

Red Hat wants you to manage your cloud containers with OpenShift Container Platform 3.5.

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Brazilian Post readies mobile device deployment

All delivery staff will be equipped with smartphones

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Cloudera sets IPO price range of $12-$14

The offering is expected to give the big data management company a valuation well below $4B.

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GitHub makes its Developer Program free, adds new benefits

The program, which has attracted 17,000 people so far, is designed to encourage more developers to build on the Github platform.

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Is Mastodon the new social media star, or imploding black hole?

Mastodon has exploded onto the social scene in the last week and is gaining users at a phenomenal rate. But is the new network an open source geek's dream or Twitter's ultimate nightmare?

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Social influencers finally have the chance to make money with The8App

Micro-influencers want to be rewarded for their interactions on social media and now The8App enables users to monetize their social influence by sharing brand campaigns.

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18 absurdly expensive desk toys

From "the iPhone of desk toys" to a levitating Bluetooth speaker, these are some of the pricier desktop toys money can buy.

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These v25 wildly popular Android games are raking in the most cash from in-app purchases

​Do you want to know who makes the most app cash? You better sit down, because those little games are worth billions of dollars. We'll show you the winners, the rising stars, and those former stars who may be sinking fast.

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CIO Report: Cloud first in financial services

The Chief Information Officer of financial services firm, Antares Capital, with $20 billion under management explains why she went all-in on the cloud.

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The rise and rise of the CIO

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

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Bimodal IT to foster business support for innovative technology projects

How can CIOs use bimodal IT to their advantage?

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UPS, Zebra customize beacons to cut package loading errors

The two companies had to refine signals and customize beacons to roll out a technology called Preload Smart Scan, which aims to cut down "misload" packaging errors by as much as 70 percent.

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Samsung S Health relaunched as Samsung Health, telemedicine capability added

Samsung continues to improve the S Health app, with a change in the name and addition of Ask an Expert telemedicine service for qualified US customers.

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Apple selling outdated 32-bit iOS apps that will soon stop working

Apple is selling outdated 32-bit iOS apps in its App Store while simultaneously warning users that the apps may slow down devices and not work with future version of iOS.

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Snowflake spreads its footprint

Snowflake has literally just doubled down with a recent $100 million funding round that will expand its global footprint. Its challenge should sound familiar: Why go with best of breed when your cloud provider offers a data warehouse that's "good enough?"

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This consumer revolution is being televised

We now are in the age of the customer, the era of customer engagement and multiple other ways of saying the customer now controls the conversation. How does your business deal with that?

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What do PCs, Samsung's Galaxy 8 and Toyota's concept vehicle have in common? Notable design

A focus on design has given a boost to HP and Dell in the PC market, may give Samsung's Galaxy S8 a lift and could even simplify Toyota's tech-happy car cockpits.

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Eight reasons to consider the Apple iPhone 7 Plus over the Galaxy S8 Plus for business

While the Samsung Galaxy S8 pushes the limits of smartphone technology, the Apple iPhone 7 remains extremely popular and is preferred by millions. The iPhone 7 Plus is a solid enterprise device that is found in the hands of many business people.

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Microsoft quietly patched Shadow Brokers' hacking tools

Update, update, update.

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11 reasons the Samsung Galaxy S8 is better than the Apple iPhone 7 for business

The Samsung Galaxy S8 will be arriving into the hands of buyers this week. It is the best smartphone in the world and offers several enhancements over the iPhone 7.

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Microsoft confirms just a handful of Windows Phones will get Windows 10 Creators Update

Microsoft is rolling out a new test builds for Windows 10 to phone Insiders (and to PC users), while acknowledging that only a dozen or so Windows Phone models will get Windows 10 Creators Update.

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Apple permitted to test autonomous vehicles on California roads

While the Cupertino company has been notoriously quiet about its autonomous car plans, the DMV has given it the green light to test the vehicles.

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Big Linux bug, low security concerns

A long-fixed bug in how Android and Linux handles UDP network connections has caused a lot of unnecessary worry.

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DevOps still suffers from silo effect, survey shows

When DevOps works, it works well. But it's still hampered by too much data, conflicting data, and lack of communication between teams, a recent study concludes.

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Ubuntu 17.04: The bittersweet Linux release

Ubuntu 17.04 is another solid desktop release, but Unity, its default desktop, is being retired. This new distribution's real improvements are in its cloud and server versions.

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Language agnostic document processing: Finding relations using statistics, machine learning, and graphs

Would you like to be able to find related work regardless of domain or language, more efficiently than you ever thought possible? Omnity is out to help achieve this, using a mix of techniques.

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Shadow Brokers' latest file drop shows NSA targeted Windows PCs, several banks

The latest dump of hacking tools and exploits targets Windows machines, in some cases as late as Windows 8.

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Meet Ohmni, a telepresence robot for technophobes

This robot automatically connects so you can video chat with loved ones and roam around their homes even if they don't answer the phone.

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Tepid results for Infosys offers few positives for firm or industry looking ahead

Trying to scare up new business amidst a rapid decline in its existing, traditional model while negotiating an ugly, public spat with its founders will be just a few of the tough challenges confronting Sikka in the upcoming year

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Artificial intelligence's reach is soaring in 2017, but are businesses ready?

AI might be a hot topic but you'll still need to justify those projects.

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Netshoes bets on innovation to woo international investors

As Latin America's largest sports e-commerce firm debuts on the New York Stock Exchange, it changes its technology strategy to better respond to evolving consumer demands online.

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Microsoft reveals it received a secret FBI subpoena

The software giant is no longer prohibited from keeping the classified national security letter a secret.

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Jobs vs. AI: What happens when everything is automated?

ZDNet sits down with open source columnist Bob Reselman to discuss a question from our not-too-distant future: what happens to jobs when everything is automated?

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Domo, Alteryx and Absolutdata take machine learning to business users

Predictive analytics, prescriptive analytics, machine learning and AI are gaining in mindshare and adoption. The next frontier? Making them accessible to business users and embedding them into business applications.

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Apple team working on non-invasive sensors for diabetes patients: Report

A secret team within Apple is working on better methods for monitoring glucose levels in blood through optical sensors, a new report said.

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Amazon opens Echo microphone tech to third-party Alexa devices

In another step to build out the Alexa platform, Amazon is opening its microphone technology to developers.

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US border searches of phones and laptops have almost doubled

The new data lands as lawmakers try to restrict warrantless searches at the US border.

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Is it time for high-end pros to dump the Mac?

As Apple transitions into a mass-market consumer electronics giant, high-end professionals, especially creative types, are being left out in the cold.

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Qualcomm Tricorder XPrize goes to U.S. team for device fusing AI, IoT, health

A team based in Paoli, PA won first place in the Qualcomm Tricorder XPrize challenge and may have moved us a bit closer toward a Star Trek Tricorder for health applications.

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STIX and TAXII: new weapons in the security battle

They may sound like a German noble family, but STIX and TAXII are new tools for fighting internet lawlessness. They enable the good guys to beat internet attacks through automated, realtime info sharing, and are supported by many tech heavyweights. Here's what you need to know.

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How self-driving cars can change your cloud strategy

Whether you make cars or not, cloud computing and the IoT can transform your revenue model.

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Google stops Burger King ad from getting Google Home to talk

A 15-second Burger King advertisement inadvertently set off Google Home to read an advertisement about Whoppers. Google wasn't having it.

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Samsung testing a dual-screen phone prototype: Report

The limited test is so Samsung can understand how the market will react to a dual-screen smartphone. A report said Samsung also has a foldable OLED smartphone in the works.

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Canonical CEO Jane Silber resigns

Mark Shuttleworth, Canonical and Ubuntu's founder, will take over the top spot at the Linux powerhouse.

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Red Hat's Ansible 2.3 DevOps tool released

Red Hat is steering its DevOps program into network management.

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Dallas' emergency sirens were hacked with a rogue radio signal

After an unknown hacker targeted the city of Dallas' emergency siren system, other cities may be vulnerable.

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Walmart will offer pickup discounts in latest jab at Amazon

The hope with Pickup Discount is to lure shoppers into stores on the chance that they'll buy a few more things while they're inside.

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Now you can fly selfie drones inside Apple stores

Hover Camera Passport drones are now sold by Apple, and you can try them right inside a store.

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Facebook Messenger says it has 1.2B monthly active users

The messaging service now has as many monthly users as WhatsApp and twice as many as Instagram.

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Software developers: we're on board with low-code (or even no-code) tools

Do IT professionals see a place for citizen developers, or is this more fantasy than productive reality?

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Dangers of 'reporting' open web and deep web chatter in the wake of terror attacks

If media outlets, individual reporters, or simple watchers take the volume of open web or deep web chatter after terror attacks as evidence, then they will fall victim to bots and trolls -- and ultimately mislead their networks.

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Major internet lobbying group urges FCC to keep net neutrality rules

Representing companies like Facebook, Google and Salesforce, the Internet Association threw its weight behind the Obama-era rules that require the equal treatment of internet content.

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Qualtrics raises $180 million on $2.5 billion valuation

Qualtrics is Provo, Utah-based SaaS startup that bootstrapped for a decade before taking $220 million in venture funding from Accel and Sequoia.

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Microsoft touts new hybrid-cloud tools; rolls out Azure AD B2B authentication service

Microsoft is continuing to use its hybrid-cloud computing functionality as a cloud differentiator with its rollout of additional migration tools and its Azure Active Directory B2B authentication technology.

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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos' 2017 annual letter: What decision-makers can learn

Bezos' shareholder letter has become a must-read. Here are the takeaways for business and tech decision-makers.

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Microsoft confirms Spring launch is on for May 2 in New York City

Microsoft's May 2 New York City event will be focused heavily on the Windows Cloud version of Windows 10, which could give Microsoft a much-needed Chromebook-compete play.

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Back to Evernote: Google Assistant update kills Keep shopping list integration

Google experiments with different services and apps, then kills them in an attempt to try something else. I fell for it once again with Google Keep and am just going to stick with Evernote.

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Recently patched Microsoft Word exploit was used by both governments and criminal hackers

Researchers believe that the several attackers obtained the exploit from the same, original source.

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Windows 10 Creators Update adds lots of new Bash/WSL features

Microsoft has made 'hundreds' of fixes and added a lot of new features to the Bash/Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 Creators Update. Here's what's new.

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VMware acquires Wavefront to boost cloud management portfolio

Wavefront ingests, stores, visualizes, and alerts on streaming metric data from clouds and applications.

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Workday lands retailer Target as HR customer

Workday said Target will use its Human Capital Management system. The deal follows similar ones with retailers Amazon and Wal-Mart.

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Can Optane SSD DC P4800X allow Intel to keep its lead in the server storage market?

Last year Intel was the top brand in the global server SSD market, holding a commanding 30 percent market share. Can the company maintain that in the face of competition from the likes of Samsung and Toshiba?

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Urban Airship's Digital Growth Platform offers notifications anywhere

With its open APIs that can leverage data from any marketing technology, Urban Airship allows customers to "future proof" their marketing stacks.

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BlackBerry wins $815 million arbitration settlement against Qualcomm

The two companies had agreed to arbitrate a contract dispute over whether Qualcomm's royalty cap program applied to payments made by BlackBerry under a licensing deal.

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A10 Networks' Harmony Controller brings per-app analytics to multi-cloud deployments

A10's cloud-native controller will become the analytics and orchestration engine for the company's entire product line, and also includes useful support for open-source load balancers.

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Drone laws: New German rules aim to stop eye-in-the-sky snooping

There'll be no more flying drones over residential areas to record video or audio under new German rules that put privacy first.

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Windows 10 tip: Navigate the Windows Settings app like an expert

Use these common navigation tricks to get around the Settings app at full speed. Version 1703 adds a new keyboard shortcut that lets you go back home in a single jump.

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Microsoft's Belfiore is back on Twitter

Microsoft's JoeB is back. His latest job may have him running the newly minted Windows Engagement team at the company.

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Where does the Ubuntu Linux desktop go from here?

Ubuntu's moving to a Gnome 3 desktop from here on out. Here's the plan.

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Samsung: Galaxy S8 won't ship with Bixby's voice assistant at launch

For US customers, one of the Galaxy S8's headline features will be missing at launch.

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HP's growth in global PC shipments stands out in Q1 2017

The global PC market continues to face challenges like declining consumer demand and tight supply of key components, but HP had a relatively strong quarter, IDC and Gartner report.

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​Huawei ups cloud ante, US market remains elusive

Chinese tech giant is ramping up efforts in public cloud, venturing into some markets on its own instead of with its telco partners, but remains coy about its US footprint, which has remained small.

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Project to connect the Amazon rainforest goes ahead

The fiber optic network roll out will resume by the end of April

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US, Europe partner to counter 'fake news' and cyberattacks

The center will be headquartered in Finland next to neighboring Russia, which stands accused of launching so-called "hybrid" attacks, such as the spreading of fake news.

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It's April 11: Do you know where your Win 10 Creators Update is?

April 11 is the start of the multiple-month-long rollout of the Windows 10 Creators Update. Here's what's happening starting today.

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Microsoft fixes 'critical' Office Word security flaw under active attack

Researchers have seen the exploit being used in a large-scale email campaign to distribute the Dridex malware.

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AMD unleashes high-performance Ryzen 5 desktop chips

Today AMD releases four Ryzen 5 chips, strengthening the company's grip on the mainstream PC market.

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Slack launches message menus in effort to boost workflow tools

With new ​message menus, Slack is adding clickable drop-down menus that let people complete more complex workflows inside Slack.

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While bots get the buzz, apps get the lion's share of funding

We are moving toward the age of chatbots -- where chatbots will replace apps, according to predictions. But a new report shows that this might not be the case.

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Facebook ramps up ad services for SMBs, touts 5 million active advertisers

Facebook is bulking up its ad muscle as it competes with Google for advertising dollars.

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IT challenge as Apple eyes business mainstream

Apple is making a big push for business customers, so how do tech chiefs feel about the prospects for using Apple products at work?

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Microsoft's rumored Spring event may focus around Windows 10 Cloud

The still-unofficially-announced Windows Cloud edition may be the focal point for Microsoft's Spring launch event, which sources say looks to be happening in early May.

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Travel routers are a hot mess of security flaws

One of the worst offenders only needs a text message sent to turn over the router's admin credentials.

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How to securely erase hard drives (HDDs) and solid state drives (SSDs)

Got a pile of old drives that you need to wipe before sending them to Silicon Heaven? Or do you want to wipe a drive in a computer that you are selling or giving away? Here are some tips and tricks to help you get the job done.

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Gartner slashes global IT spending forecast for 2017

Gartner has cut its projected global IT spending rate in half as more enterprise customers flock to the cloud.

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Why Accenture is the benchmark Indian IT urgently needs to adopt to survive the H-1B fallout

Accenture remains relatively unscathed at a time when other Indian IT firms have felt the force of Trump's H-1B policies.

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VMware updates vSAN with multi-cloud customers in mind

VMware is appealing to customers with SDS that offers flexibility in terms of hardware and cloud deployment, as well as new features like native encryption.

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Pure Storage launches NVMe flash storage array

Pure Storage is extending its lineup of data center arrays in an aim to make NVMe adoption more mainstream.

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ZTE unveils Quartz smartwatch for under $200

The Quartz will sell exclusively through T-Mobile, beginning April 14.

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AMD buys Nitero's wireless virtual reality IP

With this acquisition, AMD is making a pivot toward the wireless VR space.

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AT&T acquiring Straight Path to support 5G rollout

The deal gives AT&T access to a nationwide portfolio of millimeter wave (mmWave) spectrum.

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Kore.ai lets enterprises build intelligent chatbots with sentiment analysis

Enterprises are looking to AI solutions to help them scale their customer interactions, tasks, and workflows.

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Can YouTube TV, Sling TV, and Sony PlayStation Vue survive the death of net neutrality?

These internet-based TV systems face a hostile market since they must compete with ISPs.

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Microsoft to buy Kubernetes container-orchestration vendor Deis

Containers, containers, containers: Microsoft is buying Deis, a San Francisco-based Kubernetes orchestration specialist for an undisclosed amount.

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CIO workshop: Digital transformation at UNIQA Insurance Group

The combined CIO and Chief Digital Officer of a large insurance company explains his model for undertaking digital transformation and managing disruption. He offers a wealth of lessons for every digital leader.

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A dozen helpful Amazon Echo how-to tips and tricks

Want some very cool tricks (and helpful tips) for getting the most out of your Amazon Echo? You're in the right place. David Gewirtz has updated his original 2015 article with a dozen handy how-tos you're sure to use right away.

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How IBM plans to be the "undisputed leader" of the next cloud phase

The tech giant is busy building its relationships with developers ahead of the "innovation" phase of the cloud era.

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Hidden iOS 10.3 feature highlights apps that will soon become obsolete

iOS 10.3 could be the end of the line for a lot of old apps. Here's how to find out if an app you rely on might stop working soon.

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Maker of Taser weapons goes digital, renames itself Axon in cloud platform bet

Axon is best known for its Taser electrical weapons for law enforcements, but new hires from GoPro and Tesla, traction in its Axon body camera and cloud platform and Evidence.com give it assets for digital transformation.

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Microsoft's new Middle East chief: Why cloud and security are our big focus

With its fast-growing youth population, diversity, and innovative spirit, the Middle East and Africa is a key developing market for Microsoft, according to its new regional chief Samer Abu Ltaif.

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Convergence returns as former players exit

It never really got going in its previous incarnation, but the convergence dream is back and kicking.

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Surface Pro 4, Samsung Galaxy Tab S3, Xfinity Wireless, Garmin Forerunner 935 (MobileTechRoundup show #395)

While we've spent weeks talking about new phones on MoTR, we also cover tablets, wearables, and other mobile gear. This week we covered these other areas.

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Hackers are attacking Word users with new Microsoft Office zero-day vulnerability

The bug affects all supported versions of Microsoft Word, including users of Windows 10.

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VRS Design LG G6 case roundup: Affordable style, protection, and functionality

One of the things I enjoy about a new phone is the search for affordable cases. I'm not fan of bulky cases and also like to swap them out for different occasions.

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Nokia bets on APAC nostalgia to drive smartphone comeback

Smartphone licensee HMD is hoping "positive" memories about Nokia in Asia and its strategy to offer stock Android will drive its aim to become the leading player in this market.

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Why every company needs to run like a software company

The new breed of digital players 'attack the companies where they are weakest, that is in software applications.'

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UAG Plasma series case for LG G6: Lightweight drop protection

Urban Armor Gear (UAG) is my personal favorite case brand and it just launched the new Plasma series for the LG G6. With its all glass front and back, it's good to have a light case in hand.

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Feds drop summons to unmask 'rogue' Twitter account

Twitter has subsequently withdrawn its lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's request.

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Microsoft releases first Windows 10 'Redstone 3' PC test build

Windows 10 Build 16170 for Fast Ring PC Insiders is the first test build of the 'Redstone 3' release of Windows 10 expected this Fall.

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A huge trove of patient data leaks, thanks to telemarketers' bad security

The data of almost a million patients with diabetes and other medical ailments has been secured.

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MapR File System selected by SAP for cloud storage layer

SAP is using the Hadoop distro vendor MapR's file system in its cloud storage layer, and not just for Hadoop/Big Data.

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Data Works, Hadoop 3.0 is round the corner, and 'Horton Hatches the Egg'

What's coming in Hadoop 3.0? How is Hortonworks' strategy evolving? And what are some examples of open-source powered innovation in big data use cases?

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Dropbox's business plans now cost more and offer less than they did last year

Before you sign up for either of Dropbox's small business plans, look at them carefully. You may find unexpected limits and higher prices.

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Apple needs to beat HP Z workstation designs

I can almost feel the glee at HP as Apple execs admit that the iconic Mac Pro is impractical for pro users. That's because the excellent HP Z series has been on the modular/upgradeable path for years. Can Apple do better?

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From heart attacks to fainting, this watch flags up health threats before they strike

Along with a range of health sensors, ContinYou's new Contact watch can send alerts about changes to its wearer's vital signs.

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PAX: Android patent protection consortium formed

Google and other Android vendors are united in a new patent-protection group.

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Okta prices IPO at $17 per share

Starting Friday, the company intends to sell 11,000,000 shares of its Class A common stock on the NASDAQ market, raising $187 million.

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Twitter sues government for trying to unmask 'rogue' federal Twitter account

The social media site delivers a forceful defense of the First Amendment rights of the anti-Trump "alternative agency" Twitter accounts.

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Facebook rolls out limited version of M, Messenger's AI assistant, across US

Users in the US will have access to a version of M that helps users carry out six specific actions.

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Microsoft refreshes Azure Stack preview; adds new cloud services

Microsoft has refreshed the preview of its Azure Stack hybrid computing appliance software and added previews of some new cloud services.

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Microsoft opens the doors to its Windows Insider for Business program

Microsoft is seeking to formalize IT pro participation in its Windows Insider testing program with its Windows Insider for Business group, for which registration is now open.

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Twitter tries to woo developers with unified API platform, new platform roadmap

After years of struggling to connect with developers, Twitter takes another stab at it with more transparency and a more streamlined API platform.

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Consumer Watchdog was right: NHSTA chief hired by self-driving car startup

Zoox hired former NHSTA chief Mark Rosekind -- and consumer advocates are concerned about the conflict.

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The troubles with APIs: security, discovery, bulk loading

Along with online services and functions, public APIs also deliver new headaches for developers.

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For internet privacy, a VPN won't save you

In theory, getting a VPN is good advice. But the technology hasn't caught up to modern standards yet, and some "safe" services could put you at greater risk.

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Why Uber could leave Brazil

A new bill approved this week could make it impossible for the company and its equivalents to operate in the country

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​Western Digital taps Dell EMC exec Bullinger to lead data center unit

Storage industry veteran Phil Bullinger will be charged with growing Western Digital's presence in the data center.

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Singapore most recalcitrant with regards to IT use

Country has most number of employees who are unaware or do not always comply with IT policies among Asean markets, where 81 percent use their own devices for work.

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Comcast's Xfinity Mobile success revolves around customer loyalty, retention, lifetime value

Comcast is in the wireless business because it thinks customer perks such as 24/7 text support, automatic Wi-Fi connections and pricing flexibility will make its bundles more powerful.

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The Apple File System's killer features: clones and snapshots

APFS replaces the hoary HFS+ - a relic with roots in the 1980s - and offers a laundry list of 21st century features.

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Apple's desperate Mac damage limitation message hints at a divided company

Opinion - Apple's attempts at reassuring customers that it hasn't forgotten about desktop Macs hint at divisions within the company as to what direction the company should be going in.

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Apache Flink: Does the world need another streaming engine?

While it has yet to draw critical mass commercial support, Apache Flink promises to fill a gap not addressed by other open source streaming engines: adding replay and rollback to your streaming application.

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Forget self-driving cars: Here's how driverless trains are moving ahead

When it comes to automated vehicles, all the talk is about cars. But the Dubai Bluewaters project shows how driverless trains could overtake them.

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Financial services giant S&P teams with Girls in Tech to offer online classes to females

Staff from S&P will act as mentors to 350 students to help them successfully complete a wide ranging technical curriculum.

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Ubuntu switches to GNOME desktop and gives up smartphone hopes

Canonical is re-shifting its priorities to its strong suit: The cloud and the Internet of Things.

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Google invests in new undersea cable from Australia to Southeast Asia

Aiming to strengthen its ties to the Asia-Pacific region, Google is now invested in five submarine cables serving the region.

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Microsoft starts making available Windows 10 Creators Update, tooling

Windows 10 users who just can't wait for Microsoft to begin rolling out the Windows 10 Creators Update can proactively download it, starting April 5. Here's how and where.

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Amazon rolls out new Alexa dashboard and device address API

The new Device Address API enables skills to request and access the configured address in a user's device settings.

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Chrome browser's 'secure' isn't the same thing as 'safe'

WordFence has discovered that just because a site shows up as being 'secure' with Google's Chrome web browser doesn't mean the site is actually safe.

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Customer engagement and the commonwealth of self interest: Part one

Self interest is not only the major driver in human behavior -- the desire to live a happy life -- but is also the prime mover in all customer-business relationships, by definition really. What does that mean for your business? Check this out.

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Adblock Plus developer Eyeo acquires micro-payments system Flattr

Combining the companies creates "a game changer for how money is distributed to creators directly from their fans, readers, and consumers," Eyeo said.

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Only a subset of Windows Phones will get Windows 10 Creators Update

A handful of existing Windows Phone devices from Microsoft and other manufacturers will get the Windows 10 Creators Update before the end of April. Here's what's on the current list.

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IBM Watson is creating highlight reels at the Masters

IBM is harnessing Watson's ability to see, hear and learn to identify great shots at the Masters.

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Microsoft 'Project Sopris' takes aim at securing low-cost IoT devices

A new Microsoft Research team, Project Sopris, is looking to redesign microcontrollers in the name of making low-cost IoT devices more secure.

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Why Apple's Mac Pro promise matters so much to pro and corporate buyers

It was getting increasingly hard to remain loyal to the Mac platform. Now, Apple has given serious Mac users and corporate buyers reason for optimism.

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Brazilian IT distributors see revenue drop in 2016

Sharp drop in PC sales caused the biggest impact to sector companies, says study

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Microsoft opens up more on data it's collecting with Windows 10

Microsoft is continuing to hone the privacy settings that will debut in the upcoming Windows 10 Creators Update.

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Blue Prism lands more partners, including IBM for robotics process automation

Blue Prism, which specializes in digitizing work, has been building out its partner base and ecosystem as it lands more customers.

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Snowflake Computing raises $100 million to expand cloud data warehouse footprint

Snowflake Computing, a cloud data warehouse player led by former Microsoft exec Bob Muglia, raised money to expand its engineering team and European footprint. We talked shop with Muglia.

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AppDynamics rolls out Spring 2017 release

The company said the goal with the update is to help application teams deliver new apps, features, and fixes faster and more reliably.

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​IBM adds Nvidia Tesla P100 GPU to its cloud

IBM Cloud's move to be among the first to offer Nvidia's latest GPUs highlights how the company is gunning for AI and machine learning workloads.

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Honor announces US beta program and European Honor 8 Pro

In an effort to engage with customers in the US, Honor is launching a beta program to collect feedback on software updates. The Honor 8 Pro is also launching today with flagship specifications priced at EUR 549.

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Cloudera approaches IPO with long-term vision, but can it justify its valuation?

The big data management company may or may not have a dazzling Wall Street debut; its co-founder and chief strategist says not to worry.

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'We're opening up our data': This power firm is letting anyone plug into its figures

Offering open-use terms, near real-time access, and APIs, Finland's electricity grid operator says it's the first European country to open up national electricity data.

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Windows 10 tip: Startup and shutdown secrets

Thanks to a default feature in Windows 10, choosing Shut Down from the power menu doesn't really shut down Windows. That's a great time-saving feature, but it can cause problems with some updates and installers. Here's how to do a full shutdown when necessary.

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APAC firms vexed by employee demand for multi-platform environment

Some 71 percent of businesses in Asia-Pacific point to internal demand for multiple OSes, devices, and applications as a major security issue, though 54 percent say stronger security will improve productivity.

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Microsoft NTP servers suffer hiccups

For over 24 hours, Microsoft's time servers were not giving Windows PCs and servers the right time.

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Yelp buys Turnstyle to expand marketing services for SMBs

Turnstyle's core product is essentially a digital marketing service that allows businesses to connect with their customers through a free Wi-Fi network.

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​In further onslaught against H-1Bs, DOJ warns of site visits, opens fraud hotline

For American tech workers, this is sweet music after a long period of being undermined. For Indian IT, this sounds like the death knell. The final outcome may depend on how easily these jobs are offshored.

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New bill aims to ban warrantless phone searches at the US border

The bipartisan bill would force US border officials to obtain a warrant before searching devices belonging to a US person.

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Google shares details about Espresso, its peering edge architecture

In production for over two years, Espresso is the latest pillar of Google's software-defined networking strategy.

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Cybercriminals ignore individuals, focus on holding the enterprise to ransom

More threat actors than ever are spending their time and effort on forcing businesses to pay up through encryption ransomware.

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Will Apple unveil a touchscreen laptop running iOS in '15 months to 2 years'?

Apple may be designing its own graphics processors to make the augmented-reality glasses Tim Cook has dropped hints about, but the move is also an opportunity to build something that takes the security and modern app development of iOS and puts it into a device format Mac users have been asking for.

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US visitors may be forced to turn over phones and passwords before they get visas

The plan, under the guise of "extreme vetting," may apply to citizens from a wider selection of countries than first considered, such as the UK, France, and Germany.

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Five Emerging Technologies for Rapid Digital Transformation

The enterprise world of technology is finally making inroads in catching up with the consumer world. Here are some representative examples of new enabling products for faster digital change which I surfaced in my latest CIO survey.

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Consumers would pay more for a product if guaranteed a better experience

Consumers have access to an unlimited amount of information about products and services to help them make purchase decisions -- which is why online reviews matter so much for a brand's reputation.

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Microsoft signs patent deal with Casio for smartwatch technologies

Microsoft's latest patent-licensing deal is with Casio for smartwatch technologies. Is this really another cloud services play for Microsoft?

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How to put an end to Wi-Fi frustrations

As more and more devices shift from wired to wireless networks, poor Wi-Fi is becoming the number one cause of frustration in homes and offices. Here's how to fix your Wi-Fi woes.

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Alibaba is using Microsoft's Azure networking switch for its public cloud

Microsoft uses its Linux-based SONIC cloud switching technology to power Azure. Alibaba is now starting to implement SONIC, as well, Microsoft says.

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Ubiquiti Networks UniFi enterprise Wi-Fi

Powerful, managed enterprise Wi-Fi hardware.

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Osterhout Design Group intros new wearable googles for hazmat workers

Dubbed the R-7 HL, ODG says the googles are a ruggedized enhancement of the its existing R-7 glasses built to withstand 'Hazardous Location' certifications.

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Wassenaar Arrangement: When small words have the power to shatter security

Katie Moussouris explains why a battle over wording could break the Internet's ability to defend itself.

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Ralph Lauren calls e-commerce audible, bets on Salesforce

The retail and clothing maker was planning to launch a new e-commerce platform in the next year, but needs to move faster. Salesforce gets the nod over an internal system as e-commerce sales falter.

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Salesforce bolsters Sales Cloud with more Einstein AI

Salesforce announced the release of the Einstein High Velocity Sales Cloud, a bundle of technologies and features aimed at boosting productivity for sales teams.

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DisplayMate analysis: Samsung Galaxy S8 earns first ever A+ grade as best performing smartphone display

Samsung has been setting the bar for smartphone displays for years and the new Galaxy S8 once again shows that Samsung is focused on making your screen experience the best ever.

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Have security conferences become an 'army of noise'?

Of the hundreds of security conferences, the vast majority are interchangeable in terms of content. Some up-and-coming events are reducing the noise, providing better opportunities for learners, and booking fresh faces on the main stage.

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The 10 best smartphones of 2017 so far

Samsung just revealed the new Galaxy S8 while all the rest of the major announcements have been completed over the past two months.

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Apple: "We are completely rethinking the Mac Pro"

Apple has a new pro-grade Mac in the works, but don't hold your breath for one just yet.

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Best Google Chrome extensions

If you are a Google Chrome user and you're not making use of extensions, then you are really missing out. Here is a selection of extensions aimed specifically at boosting your productivity and privacy. (Updated April 4, 2017)

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Trump signs law allowing ISPs to sell your browsing history

A law, blocking the implementation of privacy laws that would protect internet customers' data from being sold without their permission, has been signed into law.

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'Windows as a service' means big, painful changes for IT pros

Everything you know about Windows deployment is undergoing wrenching changes. For IT pros who've grown accustomed to "set it and forget it" as a management strategy, three big changes are making life much more challenging.

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Best Raspberry Pi alternatives

Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5. (Updated April 4, 2017)

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​How video game tech, AR, and 3D models help these surgeons do their job

New medical technology developed in Spain for biopsies lets doctors navigate through a patient's airways using a precise prepared route.

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Singapore extends cybercrime laws to include firms that use breached data

Government amends Computer Misuse and Cybersecurity Act to criminalise any use of hacked personal details, so companies that transact with such information can be prosecuted even if they are not responsible for the breach.

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McAfee spin-off closes, company touts focus, independence

McAfee was spun out from Intel in a deal with TPG. TPG owns 51 percent of McAfee and Intel retains 49 percent. McAfee CTO Steve Grobman said the company will be more agile going forward.

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M1 aims to sharpen enterprise focus, unveils new mobile plans

Singapore telco introduces two mobile plans with unlimited voice and 6GB or 12GB data that can be consumed in selected global markets, but will need to do more if it wants to drive its enterprise strategy.

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Sorry Windows, Android is now the most popular end-user operating system

The rise of smartphones has led to Android becoming more popular, says StatCounter, but by such a fine margin that not everyone agrees.

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Verizon rebranding Yahoo, AOL as 'Oath'

Verizon's AOL is teasing a big summer 2017 push for "Oath: A Verizon company."

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ATM hackers release cold, hard cash at the click of a remote button

The ATMitch heist has shown attackers are now able to remotely create an ATM tunnel to financial reward with little effort.

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Trump administration issues new H1-B visa guidelines

The new guidelines, setting higher standards for those seeking "computer related" visas, were issued right before the 2018 lottery opened.

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Hackers responsible for $80m bank heist show 'no signs of stopping'

Lazarus, linked to the famous Bangladeshi bank heist, is probing Southeast Asia and Europe in the hunt for fresh targets.

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Amazon Cash enables shopping on Amazon without a credit or debit card

The service should make Amazon more accessible to the 9 million US households without a bank account.

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Apple releases iOS 10.3.1 for iPhone, iPad

Apple says the small update includes bug fixes and improved security.

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LinkedIn: Machine learning is like oxygen, but the human element is not going away anytime soon

How do data and machine-learning powered algorithms work to control newsfeeds and spread stories? How much of that is automated, how much should you be able to understand and control, and where is it all headed? LinkedIn has answers.

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Ancient Moonlight Maze backdoor remerges as modern APT

Businesses worldwide are at risk of attack by an elderly APT twisted for modern purposes.

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Microsoft updates Office 365 Enterprise K1 to include Teams, StaffHub, more

Microsoft is adding support for its Teams collaboration service to another of its Office 365 plans: Its Enterprise K1 edition for frontline/kiosk workers.

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HPE completes enterprise services spinoff, cuts outlook

With enterprise services no longer contributing to its financials, HPE is adjusting its outlook for the second quarter and fiscal year 2017.

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One month with Sprint LTE Plus: Good coverage, fast speeds, and great prices

Sprint was one of the first to launch a high speed data network in the US with the HTC EVO 4G in early 2010. It turns out everyone else was working on LTE networks and while WiMAX had some benefits, the masses wanted LTE and now Sprint is playing a bit of catch up.

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I'm calling it: No spring Apple event this year

Statistically speaking, if you're counting on a big April Apple announcement, you're in for a disappointment. Probably.

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Here's why iOS 10.3 updates are taking so long

Are you finding that iOS 10.3 takes a long time to install? You're not alone.

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Top tech fitness gadgets

Let's be honest, many of us spend far more time sitting that is good for us. I know that's true for me, so I decided to use tech to combat the problem that tech had caused.

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BlackBerry: Software turnaround largely complete; Here's how it'll grow in the future

As we evaluate BlackBerry as a enterprise software vendor it's worth noting the company's sales history, how it got here and what businesses carry the company forward.

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Grab bolsters payment platform with Indonesian e-commerce acquisition

Ride-sharing operator buys Indonesia's e-commerce player, Kudo, as part of its US$700 million investment in the Asian market and plans to beef up its mobile payments offering, GrabPay.

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Can DXC Technology compete in a world where relevance and effectiveness are tablestakes?

A huge opportunity to provide large scale business innovation with smart strategies and effective execution is tempered by strong competition, legacy perceptions and a ticking clock to successfully demonstrate relevance and effectiveness.

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How to use a VPN to protect your internet privacy

A virtual private network can go a long way to make sure that neither your ISP, nor anyone else, can snoop on what you do on the internet.

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Top tech gadgets (April 2016 edition)

Gadgets to make your life simpler and more fun.

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Samsung removes the physical home button: The Galaxy S8 is better as a result

The first Galaxy S launched in 2010 and for six years we have seen the physical home button as a defining feature of the Samsung flagship. The home button is now gone, but don't lament its loss.

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Samsung Galaxy S8, Moto G5 Plus, and Huawei P10 (MobileTechRoundup show #394)

The Samsung Galaxy S8 was officially announced this week while we also spent time with a couple other new phones. Kevin and I continue our mobile banter after the latest Merseyside derby.

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Lenovo appoints new Brazil head

The company's former COO has taken over as president.

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Teardown shows new iPad bears strong resemblance to original iPad Air

With its latest teardown, iFixit determines that there are few differences between Apple's newest tablet and its first-generation Air.

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Garmin Forerunner 935 announced with a focus on performance and results

Garmin is a leader in the GPS sports watch market and has various series to address the needs of every athlete. It's latest premium offering comes as the Forerunner 935.

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Use your smartphone to fix car troubles and detect heart problems

Your smartphone is a very versatile tool. Here are some interesting, unusual and useful things you can make it do, from fixing your car to diagnosing a heart condition.

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