The future will be voice-operated but digital assistants need to learn apps

In the near future our technologies will be transparent and dissolve into our surroundings and our voice is all we will need to operate our lives ... but there's a ways to go

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LibreOffice 5.4: The best office suite gets better

The newest LibreOffice is also the best version to date.

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Facebook acquires startup Ozlo to build up AI for Messenger

The startup says its technology uses data "to understand real-world nuances."

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Surge predicted for digital bank accounts in Brazil

There will be 3.3 million digital accounts active by year end, according to the country's banking federation.

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First look: the Fitbit Charge 2 is a wearable fitness band with a great smartphone app

Fitbit's Charge 2 is a decent replacement for a Microsoft Band 2. The device's user interface is nothing like as good, but the far superior smartphone app more than makes up for it.

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Exposed IoT servers let hackers unlock prison cells, modify pacemakers

A researcher has found an often-misconfigured protocol puts sex toys, heart monitors, and even oil pipelines and particle accelerators at risk being easily hacked.

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Samsung launches service for monetizing IoT data

Samsung ARTIK Cloud Monetization allows device manufacturers to create service plans for connected devices.

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I mocked the Apple Pencil. Now my iPad productivity depends on it

Optimized for the iPad Pro, this $99 accessory is not just for artists. From note taking and document signing to image editing and drawing, the Apple Pencil has proven itself to be one of my most invaluable tools.

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Windows 10 S is ready for testing (but just barely)

Microsoft finally made Windows 10 S available for developers and IT pros to download and test. But the new builds come with major warnings that you'll be well advised to heed.

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Microsoft starts shipping its own keyboard with built-in Windows Hello sign-in

Microsoft is rolling out its own Windows Hello-compatible keyboard for Windows 10 devices. And it's unsurprisingly consolidating its mobile-keyboard strategy around SwiftKey.

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What I learned running the Mac High Sierra beta

I generally steer clear of beta software because even the "beta-tested" stuff usually has too many bugs. But I really wanted to check out APFS, so I installed the High Sierra public beta 2 and, later, beta 3, on my MacBook. Here's what I found.

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NSA whistleblower Snowden: VPN ban makes Russia 'less safe and less free'

Vladimir Putin's decision to ban virtual private networks has drawn criticism from NSA whistleblower Snowden.

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15 companies you might not know are owned by Amazon (and one that got dumped for a huge loss)

With Amazon taking on seemingly all of retail, it may not be immediately obvious how far the company reaches. Here are some companies you might not know it owns.

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Hands-on: A walk through the openSUSE Leap 42.3 installer

The recently released openSUSE Leap 42.3 distribution includes some changes to the installer. Here is a screen-shot walk through of one of my installations.

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With PlaceIQ, location data is all about the apps

PlaceIQ has figured out that the apps on your phone could be more effective in distilling location data than more obvious sources. It is partnering with cloud data warehouse provider Snowflake to help customers integrate location analytics with their own CRM systems.

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Rackspace secures strategic channel relationship with AWS

AWS and Rackspace will effectively be "joined at the hip" when it comes to offering professional migration services.

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Apple firmware may tip iPhone 8 front design, face unlock feature

Code found in Apple's early software release for the HomePod may share details of the new iPhone set for debut in September. The leak gels well with previous rumors.

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Computing shifts may rearrange pecking order for Intel, Qualcomm, AMD, Nvidia, chipmakers

The semiconductor deck is being reshuffled amid new workloads for artificial intelligence, big data and the cloud. Many tech giants will get in on the act.

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Zillow: Machine learning and data in real estate

Learn how big data and the Zillow Zestimate changed and disrupted real estate. It's an important case study on the power of machine learning models and digital innovation.

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Apple removes VPN apps from China App Store to comply with government

China is trying to stop people from getting around its internet filter with virtual private networks and is requiring Apple to comply with new regulations.

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Three new Strap Studio Gear S3 smartwatch band options: Horween leather and textiles to match your style

Often smartwatch owners, particularly Apple Watch owners, pay hundreds for high quality bands. Strap Studio just released three new textile and leather collections for Gear S3 owners, all priced at a low $39 each.

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BT warns Ofcom against disincentivising its investments in ultrafast broadband

Coverage of BT's latest quarterly financial results was dominated by an Italian accounting scandal that hit profits. The plan to offer ultrafast broadband to 12m users by 2020 - Ofcom willing - is more important, but still not enough.

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Spigen case collection for Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus hands-on: Function, style, and protection

Spigen offers a large collection of case options for Samsung Galaxy S8 owners. We tested six options and found they all enhanced the functionality of the device while offering some protection from drops.

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Singapore university opens incubation site in Jakarta

NUS Enterprise inks partnership with Indonesia's Salim Group to set up its Block71 incubation site in Jakarta, touting it as a platform for startups in Singapore and Indonesia to build ties.

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Nokia received $2B from Apple as part of settlement agreement

The upfront cash payment was part of the deal reached over Nokia's patent infringement claims against Apple.

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A foolish petition to open source Adobe Flash

Please, please let Adobe Flash die in peace.

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These were the best hacks at Black Hat and Def Con this year

If you weren't in Las Vegas for the heat and hacking, we've got you covered.

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São Paulo seeks tech startups

The city government will select local and international technology ventures to participate in its second acceleration scheme

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How Microsoft plans to turn Azure into an 'AI cloud'

Microsoft is forging ahead to make FPGA processing power available to external Azure developers for data-intensive tasks like deep-neural-networking tasks.

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The PC is here to say - just like Microsoft Paint

In praise of older -- and newer -- software and why the PC will always have a role to play.

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Excel errors: How Microsoft's spreadsheet may be hazardous to your health

Millions of Excel spreadsheets are used in medicine, science, economics, and finance. Yet up to 90 percent have serious - even life threatening - errors. Here's what you need to know - and how they could improve Excel.

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Waterfield Designs Bolt Backpack review: High quality professional backpack made in the US

Millions carry items to and from work in backpacks every single day and it may be one of the most used bags you own. Waterfield makes all of its bags in San Francisco and they are built to last for years.

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Roomba is no spy: CEO says iRobot will never sell your data

Exclusive: Are Roomba vacuum cleaners spying on you? Will iRobot sell your home's mapping data? iRobot's CEO sets the record straight.

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Got water in your iPhone? Here's how to save your device

If you're unlucky enough to drop your expensive phone into water, here's what to do to give you the best chance of reviving it.

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Starbucks to step up rollout of "digital flywheel" strategy

Starbucks is one of the few retail operations showing strong growth. A focus on digital relationships with customers is giving the company an edge. Now Starbucks is gunning for an agile, cloud and personalized approach.

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Bring enterprise networks out of the dark ages!

Enterprise networks are stuck in the dark ages, it's time for cloud-speed.

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Singapore should not criminalise good intent to encourage data sharing in cybersecurity

People who fear prosecution may be less willing to share threat information, which is vital in fending off attacks, and Singapore government should clearly define its proposed mandate for companies to report data breaches within 72 hours.

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Amazon's Jeff Bezos was, for a day, the world's richest man

The rapid rise of Amazon's share price made Jeff Bezos the world's richest man for a few hours today. He has a good chance of making the top spot his own, but Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg could be a serious challenger...

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Robotic furniture transforms tiny apartment

With rents spiking, this might be the first robot young city-dwellers invest in

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Western Digital delivers strong Q4 with broad portfolio

Western Digital counters Seagate's earnings miss. LogMein, MuleSoft and MobileIron report.

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Amazon misses Q2 earnings estimates but revenue climbs thanks to AWS

Amazon Web Services grew at a healthy 42 percent for the quarter, but Amazon's operating expenses grew as well.

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Intel tops Q2 targets, raises outlook

Intel is raising its full-year revenue outlook, citing higher expectations for the PC business.

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2017's biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches — so far

Dozens of data breaches, millions of people affected.

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Virgin America says a hacker broke into its network, forced staff to change passwords

The attack happened days before the company was to be acquired by Alaska Air.

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Amazon may be going head-to-head with Microsoft in healthcare

Amazon isn't the only one of the big cloud vendors looking to expand its healthcare footprint. Microsoft's been there, done that, and is continuing to invest in the space.

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JavaScript explodes on the server side with the growth of Node.js

With the rise of Node.js, server-side JavaScript is becoming an important cloud, container, and web development language.

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Facebook adds more tools for businesses to Messenger

The new developer tools will help Facebook create the organic experience between businesses and customers that it's striving for before ramping up monetization efforts on Messenger.

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Microsoft says Windows 10 Creators Update is ready for business deployment

Microsoft is tweaking its WIndows-as-a-service plans yet again. Here are the new names, dates and other information businesses need to know about Windows 10.

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First impressions of the Moto Z2 Force Edition: Internal updates and dual cameras with ShatterShield for all

Motorola's new Z2 Force Edition brings the Verizon-exclusive shatterproof display to all carriers in 2017, along with improved internal specs and a dual rear camera arrangement

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Twitter shares tank on flat Q2 user numbers

Twitter revealed that it added 9 million fewer users this quarter as compared to Q1.

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Salesforce updates Service Cloud with more customization tools

The updated portal offers drag-and-drop functionality for bringing Lightning Components into Service Cloud.

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Adobe steps up AI-powered personalization efforts with Adobe Target

Adobe is using its AI and machine learning platform to bolster its customers' ability to personalize offers and interfaces.

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AMD Ryzen 3: A quad-core overlockable processor at a bargain price

Looking for an overclockable, quad-core processor for under $150? AMD's new Ryzen 3 is the silicon for you.

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Verizon adds wireless customers, hits Q2 targets

Verizon's unlimited plans helped the company add postpaid customers in the second quarter, but net additions trail AT&T and T-Mobile.

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When will Microsoft end support for your version of Windows or Office?

As Windows 10 reaches its second birthday, the support clock for earlier versions is ticking. Microsoft pulled the plug on Windows Vista earlier this year, and support for Office 2007 ends in a few months. So how long until Windows 7, Office 2010, and other currently supported versions reach the end of the line?

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No More Ransom project helps thousands of ransomware victims

After only a year, the initiative has unlocked thousands of devices, but there is more work to do.

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Russian Bitcoin exchange chief arrested in connection to Mt. Gox 'hack'

The Mt. Gox hack which left thousands of investors out of pocket may have connections to Russia.

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Amazon Prime Now launch 'late' in competitive Singapore market

Amazon has unwrapped its Prime Now two-hour delivery service in Singapore, but analysts describe the move as late in a market that sees strong competition between regional and local e-commerce players.

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YouTube Red, Google Play Music services to merge

Google says the merger is necessary to entice new users to sign up.

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Salvation in Transhumanism: Humanity merges with machines and lives for ever

The Eureka science show recently featured one of the leaders of the Transhumanist movement which believes humans will transcend disease and delay mortality indefinitely

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Foxconn to build $10B plant in Wisconsin

The investment represents "a milestone in bringing back advanced manufacturing, specifically in the electronics sector," to the US, a White House official said.

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ServiceNow Q2 strong, fueled by big deals, multi-product customers

For 2017, ServiceNow is projecting more than $1.9 billion in revenue.

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Meg Whitman leaves HP's board

The HPE chief executive is rumored to be on the shortlist for Uber's CEO job.

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Facebook beats Q2 expectations with solid growth in mobile ad revenue

Mobile advertising revenue now accounts for around 87 percent of advertising revenue for the social media giant.

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PayPal beats Q2 estimates

PayPal delivered revenue of $3.14 billion, up 18 percent year-over-year.

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Are influencers turning away from Snapchat?

New data indicates that influencers are pausing their use of social platforms like Snapchat and are moving to greener, more profitable social media pastures.

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eBay launches AI-powered visual search tools

The new image search feature lets shoppers use a photograph to find products for sale on the site.

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Google.org pledges $50m to prep people for "the changing nature of work"

Google's philanthropic arm is funding efforts to help workers adjust to the economic changes Google itself is helping to create.

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New Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build adds Cortana voice commands, phone-PC linking

Microsoft is continuing to add new features to its Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build as it enters the final development stretch. Here's what's in Build 16251.

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Security flaw in 3G, 4G LTE networks lets hackers track phone locations

The researchers say "very little" can be done to prevent stingray-style surveillance attacks.

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Microsoft joins Kubetnetes group as platinum member

Microsoft is joining Google, Alibaba, and IBM in the Cloud Native Computing Foundation to accelerate the development and adoption of the Kubernetes container orchestration program.

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AI, destroyer or savior? Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg trade insults

The moral behind their feud: AI is good or bad for you. Until it's not.

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OpenText to acquire Guidance Software for $222 million

OpenText plans to use the deal to bolster its overall infosec portfolio.

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Microsoft previews new Azure Container Instance service on Linux

Microsoft's new Azure Container Instances service allows users to set up containers without having to manage virtual machines.

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​Google Consulting could be Indian IT's new, great threat in its own backyard

How much these consulting services overlap with the digital and cloud solutions of Indian IT will determine how much of a danger they will pose.

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Cloud delivers threefold revenue growth at SAP Brazil

The subsidiary boasts increased sales of its off-premise offerings to large clients and makes progress in the small and medium enterprise segment

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Solix launches healthcare data management platform, based on Hadoop

Solix integrates data from disparate healthcare software platforms into its Hadoop-based Common Data Platform application framework. The data, which crosses medical specialty boundaries, then becomes searchable, incurs lower storage costs and is ready for analysis.

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Open Letter: Seriously, Roomba, now you're spying on us?

It's not just that iRobot might sell maps of our homes, it's the security implications of what can happen if this oh-so-private information gets into the wrong hands.

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Visa expands transaction processing facilities in Singapore, UK

Payment company opens new data centres to meet growing demand for digital payments and support the development of new capabilities in this space.

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US decrees some ethereum trading is bound by securities law

The ruling could have serious knock-on effects for ICOs in the future.

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APAC users not confident their online data is properly secured

More than 70 percent of online consumers in Asia-Pacific believe their personal data isn't adequately protected and 55 percent are unlikely to use online services that don't do so.

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Windows 10 tip: Add custom shortcuts to the Start menu

Adding your own customized program shortcuts to the Start menu is easy, once you know where those shortcuts are stored. Here's how to create your own subfolder full of one-click links to tasks in the Settings app.

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UK plans to stop sale of all diesel, petrol cars from 2040

Rising pollution and poor air quality have prompted the draft legislation.

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Illegal Kodi plugins may compromise your personal security

Certain third-party add-ons used to find pirated material may no longer be trustworthy.

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openSUSE Leap 42.3: Get ready to upgrade

A new release of the openSUSE flagship distribution is due today. I have been following the rolling release development, here are a few of my observations and experiences.

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Judge orders Apple to pay $506m to university for patent infringement

University of Wisconsin-Madison's patent licensing arm is set to score $272 million higher than a $234 million federal jury ruling in 2015. As you'd expect, Apple plans to appeal the case and damages.

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Alibaba powers ahead in retail as Amazon plays catch up

While Amazon remains mum over its on-off-on-again Singapore launch, Alibaba's online-offline strategy has cemented its footprint in the Chinese retail space, with further growth targeted for Southeast Asia.

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US Energy Department lab bolsters quantum computing resources

Researchers at the Oak Ridge National Laboratory are getting cloud access to a D-Wave 2000Q system, allowing them to explore hybrid computing architectures.

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HP unveils two new Pavilion all-in-one PCs starting at $750

Available in 23.8-inch and 27-inch sizes, the new desktops include Intel's latest Core processors and Optane Memory and feature a design that's 40 percent slimmer than previous versions.

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Google asks US court to block full enforcement of Canadian de-indexing order

The Canadian order to globally censor certain search results is "repugnant" to the rights established in the US by the First Amendment and the Communications Decency Act, Google argues.

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Black Hat speaker denied entry to US in another needless hit to security research

One security researcher was set to give a Black Hat talk in Las Vegas.

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Earnings roundup: Juniper's Q2 beats, Akamai shares take a hit

Akamai previously lowered its Q2 revenue guidance, citing significant weakness in video game downloads.

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Robot reveals first images of lava-like nuclear debris at Fukushima

The radiation-hardened bot adds to Japan's $72 billion cleanup

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AMD's Q2 better than expected as computing, graphics processor demand stronger

The company's series of product launches has boosted average selling prices and sales overall.

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AT&T beats Q2 earnings expectations

The company posted its lowest postpaid phone churn in its history.

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Top tips to improve IoT smart home security

Take steps to protect your smart home gadgets by implementing and adopting a hardware-led approach that sees security embedded from the ground up.

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What you can expect from Android O

Android O is almost ready to go, and thanks to Project Treble, more users than ever will get the newest version of Android.

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iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra third public betas available for download

Finally, things are really starting to shape up.

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Amazon's B2B marketplace hits user milestone

Amazon Business has hit the one-million customer mark, a little more than two years after its launch.

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Adobe to say rest in peace to Flash in 2020

Adobe's Flash, a pioneering yet often derided piece of the interactive web, will be phased out with end of life coming in 2020. Move to open formats developers.

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The maths behind the memes: Why we share on social media

In today's social media driven society, an internet meme or online trend can explode in popularity overnight. (Remember the Ice Bucket challenge?) But why do some online trends take the world by storm before disappearing just as quickly as they arrive, and why do we share them?

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Microsoft commits to eliminating Flash support in Windows by 2020

Microsoft is going public with its step-by-step plan for removing Adobe Flash support in Windows by the end of 2020.

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Looker, Segment team up to put BI to work

With Looker Source on the Segment platform, customers to bring advanced user behavior analyses from Looker into their marketing campaigns.

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RightScale's Optima a sign cloud cost management moving to forefront

By breaking Optima out, RightScale is betting it can combine its analysis, reporting and forecasting tools with automation and optimization to cut waste.

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Facebook needs more than a village, it merits a Zuckerburgh

Victorian industrialists liked to build 'model villages' to house their workers, and Facebook is planning something similar in Menlo Park. However, Facebook needs something more ambitious to overcome Silicon Valley's housing and transport problems, which are hitting support staff like cafeteria workers even harder than programmers...

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Pwning the mainframe: How to hack the "most secure" platform on Earth

A researcher found a security flaw that granted him access to a mainframe's vital, sensitive data.

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ZAGG Rugged Messenger keyboard for Apple iPad 10.5 hands-on: Protective case and elegant keyboard combo

In my quest to test the complete functionality of the Apple iPad Pro, the ZAGG Rugged Messenger spent the last couple of weeks commuting and traveling with me. It's a fantastic keyboard and case for the new iPad Pro.

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Seagate Q4 a big miss, CEO Luczo to become executive chairman

Seagate's fourth quarter highlighted price competition amid a storage industry glut for hard drives.

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What does 'hybrid cloud' mean? It depends on whom you ask

A new survey shows C-level executives define hybrid cloud slightly differently than IT specialists; level of cloud adoption also influences views.

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Zoho launches business suite, Zoho One, and aims for broader market

Zoho is looking to become a business operating system for everyone from individual contractors and small businesses and up the food chain for more than 35 apps at $30 per month per employee.

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Enterprise mobile apps are still treated as second-class citizens

Surveys document the rising importance of mobile apps to digital-crazed enterprises -- yet, nobody is happy with how they're being built and deployed.

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Alation: Finding the needle in the middle of... the data lake

Alation has stuck to its knitting specializing in cataloging the data lake. Having just won its second round of venture financing and getting a good start with strategic partnerships, Alation's challenge is proving that catalogs are more than just a product feature.

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CrowdStrike launches Falcon MalQuery cybersecurity engine capabilities

The search engine has a new malware search and detection component for threat indexing.

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Nasdaq acquires UK security startup Sybenetix

The startup combines behavioral analytics and cognitive computing to keep financial markets safe from underhanded trading.

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IBM patent uses printed circuit boards to protect cryptographic codes

Big Blue's new patent aims to protect cryptographic keys and make them tamper-resistant.

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Roomba maker iRobot wants to sell your home map data to Apple, Google

iRobot's chief executive said mapping data from its Roomba could be sold to Apple, Amazon, or Google in the coming years.

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Canonical asks users' help in deciding Ubuntu Linux desktop apps

The next long-term support version of Ubuntu desktop Linux will include default programs chosen by users.

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Facebook acquires startup Source3 to combat pirated content

As Facebook attempts to grow the ecosystem of video content on its platform, it's offering more tools and protections for content creators.

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Alphabet beats Q2 targets even as profit slumps on $2.7 billion EU fine

The record-breaking, $2.7 billion antitrust fine imposed on Google took a major chunk out of Alphabet's earnings.

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Watson gains traction in Brazil

IBM's cognitive computing platform is expanding in the country as large organizations showcase the technology.

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Alphabet appoints Google CEO Sundar Pichai to board

Pichai joins Alphabet's board as its thirteenth member, giving its Google unit another voice.

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Snopes is in danger of closing its doors due to a business dispute

The well-known fact-checking site claims it's being held hostage by an outside vendor. But under the surface, there's a fight between contending ownership groups.

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Employees under 35 prefer office life to remote working

According to a recent survey, the younger generation prefer working from the office to remote working, unlike baby boomers, who would rather work from home.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 Active shown off in leaked photos with flat display

Samsung's Active version of the Galaxy S8 is said to feature a flat 5.8-inch display, Bixby button, and Android O.

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It's time for TCS, Wipro, and Infosys to say goodbye to double-digit growth forever

While the glory days of double-digit growth may forever be over, creating new opportunities in digital will be the only way toward a more robust future.

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Will the real Elon Musk please stand up? Autonomous bots and synthesized speech in the public domain

The ability to create virtual clones that appear to think and talk like the real thing is very much real, as has been done for Elon Musk and Barack Obama. We discuss techniques and potential with the people behind them.

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Microsoft's next step for Blockchain as a Service: Making it more usable by businesses

Microsoft is looking to make its Blockchain-as-a-Service offering easier to use in real-world scenarios by enterprises with a new framework.

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Hundreds of companies expose PII, private emails through Google Groups error

Oversight, not flaws, has led to some serious data exposure for firms including IBM's Weather Company and SpotX.

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Raspberry Pi computing cluster: What I'm using it for, and what I've added to it

I have been asked a number of times what the Raspberry Pi cluster might be good for. Here, I will take a look at some answers to that, and also at some of the new hardware bits I used to build it.

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Microsoft's next-generation HoloLens processor will feature an AI coprocessor

Microsoft's next-generation Holographic Processing Unit, currently in development, will add a coprocessor for implementing deep-neural networks.

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Checkmarx snaps up Codebashing to boost secure coding development

The deal will give Checkmarx interactive teaching tools for the changing IT landscape.

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Qualys unveils CloudView app framework for public cloud security

The solution aims to prevent misconfigurations, malware, and noncompliance threatening enterprise networks.

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Qualys launches CertView security certificate handler for the enterprise

The new solution is aimed at enterprise players which need a way to manage SSL/TLS certificates.

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IBM launches new security testing services for IoT, automotive

As the number of connected devices proliferates, security testing should occur completely through development to deployment, IBM says.

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New details emerge on Fruitfly, a near-undetectable Mac backdoor

The malware went largely undetected for several years and is only detectable on a handful of security products, but the "fully featured" Mac backdoor can take control of an entire computer.

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KKR's Internet Brands scoops up WebMD for $2.8 billion

WebMD rounds out Internet Brands' network of health content, community and software portfolio. KKR also buys majority stake in The Nature's Bounty Co.

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Weak Docker security could lead to magnified vulnerabilities due to efficiency of containers

Unsecured instances of Docker can lead to potentially large vulnerabilities inside the data center. Here's what you need to know right now.

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How clouds fail

The massive redundancy of cloud infrastructures make them seem virtually bulletproof. Not true. In fact, so-called "gray failures" are the real problem for cloud apps - and ones that often go undetected by today's management systems. Here's what you need to know.

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Nomad iPhone 7 Plus leather case and Apple Watch Sport Strap: Blue Horween leather and hypoallergenic band

Nomad design and manufactures premium accessories for smartphone and smartwatches. Its latest leather case and sport strap are reasonably priced with great looks, design, and construction.

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Can Facebook's mystery device succeed where Google Failed?

A patent application suggests that Facebook might be working on a mystery piece of modular consumer electronics.

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Firefox can open over 1,500 tabs in 15 seconds

If you're a tab hoarder, then the latest Firefox builds might be the browser for you.

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John McAfee reportedly lands in hospital after attack

The colorful security head says he was in an incident where someone attempted to allegedly "off" him.

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Every Swedish car owners' details may have leaked in explosive IT failure

Driving license data has potentially been leaked due to carelessness in an outsourcing deal.

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32M employees offered biochip hand implants for work monitoring, payments

The chips can be used to login to PCs, use company machines, and make purposes -- but how many will sign up?

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SAP's Millennial CIO: Guiding principles for user-centric IT

The Chief Information Officer at SAP offers leadership advice for moving beyond infrastructure to enabling innovation and delivering value through partnership and collaboration with business stakeholders. It's real advice from a genuine CIO practitioner.

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Alcatel Idol 5S first look: Best Amazon Prime exclusive, only $200 buys you a lot of phone

Alcatel makes affordable, solid phone hardware and the Alcatel Idol 5S is a winner. The mid-tier specs, elegant hardware design, and pure Android offer what others provide at half the price.

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A dozen things Steve Jobs would hate about Apple today

Steve Jobs never left anyone in any doubt as to what was on his mind, and thanks to hundreds of hours of keynotes, speeches, and interviews, we can get an insight into what he might think about the current state of the company he founded. (Updated June 2017 following WWDC 2017)

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Intel sides with Apple, accuses Qualcomm of anticompetitive conduct

Intel complains that Qualcomm's request to bar the import of Intel-powered iPhones into the US would "cause significant harm to the public interest."

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iCloud security flaw put iPhone, Mac passwords at risk

The security researcher said the bug could've gained access to an entire account's iCloud Keychain.

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iPhone 8: Here's everything we think we know so far

Here's a rundown of what we think we know about the iPhone 8 based on rumors, leaks, and supply chain chatter.

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Dump the snake oil and show security researchers some respect

Hacker Summer Camp kicks off this weekend, and with many conferences, there's a very noticeable "race to first" by marketing teams. In that race, marketers need to first revere the research and respect the researchers, especially heading into the next 10 days. Here's why.

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Cloud and DevOps: a dynamic duo forged in today's competitive business climate

Survey shows software is delivered faster and more effectively in organizations with both strong cloud and DevOps cultures.

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Lyft launches its own self-driving car business

Lyft wants to become a more significant player in the autonomous vehicle ecosystem.

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IoT market in Brazil set to reach $3,29bn by 2021

Automotive and manufacturing industries will drive demand, says Frost and Sullivan.

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Bezos move spurs $20B of growth in logistics robotics

Lights-out fulfillment will be the new norm within a decade

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Hands-On with Sparky Linux 5, powered by Debian

Sparky Linux 5, based on Debian testing (buster) was recently released. I have taken a look at the standard desktop versions (Xfce, LXQt and MATE), and created my own i3 desktop version.

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Intel's Movidius launches AI accelerator on a $79 USB stick

The Movidius Neural Compute Stick compiles, tunes and accelerates neural networks at the edge.

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Microsoft's 'commercial cloud' services gain steam

Microsoft is closing in on its $20 billion commercial cloud annual run rate goal, hitting the $18.9 billion milestone for its latest fiscal quarter.

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eBay reports in line Q2 results

eBay's shares were down as much as 4 percent in after market trading.

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Amazon rolling out Alexa to its Android shopping app

After Alexa came to iOS via Amazon's main shopping app earlier this year, the personal voice assistant has begun rolling out on Android this week.

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Microsoft beats Q4 estimates with strong cloud growth

Azure revenue was up 97 percent compared to a year earlier, helping to drive growth in Microsoft's intelligent cloud business segment.

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IBM intros Watson Tone Analyzer to make chatbots emotionally astute

Through linguistic analysis, the tool can pick up on seven different types of tone via conversations with customer service agents and chatbots.

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Moto Z2 Force leak suggests dual cameras, thinner 5.5-inch design

Following the Z2 Play, Motorola plans to take the stage on July 25 to unveil the 5.5-inch Z2 Force, according to EvLeaks. Shockingly, it will have 22-percent less battery capacity than 2016's version.

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Linus Torvalds: Gadget reviewer

When Linus Torvalds isn't working on Linux, he's tinkering with gadgets, and now he's reviewing them on Google+.

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GoDaddy to shut down cloud server business

Less than two years after launching its Amazon-style cloud computing services, GoDaddy is scrapping the offering.

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Brazil joins top ten IPv6 adoption ranking

The country's traffic running on the new protocol has doubled, according to a new Akamai report.

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Google speeds up Cloud Platform with new networking algorithm

The BBR ("Bottleneck Bandwidth and Round-trip propagation time") algorithm does away with the assumption that packet loss equals network congestion.

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BlackBerry can sell encryption tools to US government after NSA approval

BlackBerry's Secusuite for Government has gained approval for end-to-end encryption of voice calls and text messages on mobile devices in the US federal government.

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Google Play Protect rolling out to Android devices for better security

Google calls Play Protect the "security system that never sleeps." It aims to automatically scan your Android device for malware around the clock.

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Justice Department, Europol tout AlphaBay takedown, but 'keenly aware' challenges remain

The AlphaBay takedown was a huge win for international law enforcement, but there will be more dark web sites peddling narcotics and illegal goods.

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Want to tour the International Space Station? You can now use Google Street View

You can now walk around the ISS courtesy of the tech giant.

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Tor network will pay you to hack it through new bug bounty program

Tor wants to find bugs which could compromise the identity of its users.

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The inner workings of eight Apple iOS vulnerabilities exposed

A total of eight Apple iOS security flaws were discovered by a single researcher.

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Show MIT's AI a picture of a meal and it will tell you how to cook it

The artificial intelligence system can recommend ingredients and recipes based on still images.

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Samsung Galaxy S8 camera: Tips, tricks, and tools for optimal results

The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus have excellent camera hardware, but it is the camera application, gallery, and editing tools that set the S8 apart from the iPhone and other Android smartphones.

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Blockchain: IBM and London Stock Exchange Group team up for securities data project

The group's Italian subsidiary will be the first to test the technology for digitising certificate data.

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Insecure Android smartphone leads to court case for electronics retailer

Smartphone buyers should be better informed about security flaws in the devices they are sold, according to one consumer watchdog.

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SAP raises annual forecast on the back of strong growth in Q2 2017

SAP's second quarter has shown growth in the cloud market, resulting in a raised annual outlook for the financial year.

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Hackers strike ethereum again, slink away with over $30 million

The cryptocurrency has been dealt another serious blow with the second high-profile theft of the week.

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Norway deploys world's first wireless network at sea, to tackle oil spills

A new Maritime Broadband Radio system is being rolled out to help ships and planes communicate in the event of an oil spill.

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Salesforce bridges gap between development worlds

With Salesforce DX, the SaaS CRM giant is taking a leap into the modern development world.

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Fear of downloadable guns becoming a reality

Australian police are already finding high-quality guns made from metal, rather than plastic, and the plans are easy to find.

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Lenovo outlines AI approach, plugs concept products like SmartVest

Lenovo said it will use AI in its products heavily and outlined a few concepts including a digital assistant, augmented reality gear and smart clothing.

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Microsoft agrees to extend support deadline for Clover Trail PCs

Microsoft confirmed today that PCs using Intel's Clover Trail CPUs will be blocked from Windows 10 upgrades. But in a major change of the "Windows as a Service" policy, those devices will continue to get security updates.

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A Windows 10 smart thermostat is coming from Johnson Controls

Johnson Controls is using Windows 10 IoT Core, Cortana voice activation and back-end Azure insight services to power a new thermostat.

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Microsoft brings Version History support to all files in OneDrive

Microsoft is adding version history support for all OneDrive files, but has no new ETA for its promised OneDrive differential sync capability.

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Campbell Soup forms new e-commerce unit

The company has hired a retail veteran to lead up the North American unit, which should accelerate Campbell's efforts to generate $300 million in e-commerce sales over the next five years.

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Qualcomm tops Q3 targets, revenue down 11 percent

Qualcomm said revenue was $5.4 billion, down 11 percent year over year.

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T-Mobile adds 1.3 million customers in Q2, continues to grab wireless share

T-Mobile's second quarter nearly matched its seasonally strong fourth quarter. The uncarrier approach continues to cause headaches for larger rivals.

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Microsoft to partners: Here's how to sell Windows 10 Pro and 10 S

Microsoft is providing its partners with new guidance about how to sell to business customers Windows 10 Pro and Windows 10 S.

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Russian man who helped build Citadel malware sentenced to 5 years

The lead prosecutor said the Russian man had cooperated with the US government "from the start."

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Google "right to be forgotten" case goes to top EU court

France's highest administrative court has asked the Court of Justice of the European Union to consider whether Google must delist certain search results globally.

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Containers consolidation: Open Container Initiative 1.0 released

With Open Container Initiative 1.0, container runtime and image specs have been standardized.

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Apple releases iOS 10.3.3

Time to update your iPhones and iPads - maybe for the last time before iOS 11.

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APAC firms see clueless employees as biggest security threat

Almost half of companies across five Asia-Pacific markets view employees' lack of cybersecurity awareness as the biggest threat, with 67 percent describing internal threat as a risk the organisation.

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Apple suppliers including Foxconn file counter suit against Qualcomm

The Apple manufacturers have accused Qualcomm of violating two sections of the Sherman Act, a landmark US antitrust law.

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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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Will the iPhone 8 cost as much as a MacBook Pro?

Just how much money would people be willing to spend to get their hands on Apple's tenth-anniversary iPhone?

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Windows 10 tip: More secret shortcuts to your favorite settings

Using commands that begin with the ms-settings prefix, you can create shortcuts that take you to specific Settings pages with a single click. Here are 31 of the most useful such commands, arranged by category.

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Singapore forms industry partnership to explore vertical green data centres

Country's ICT regulator will work with Huawei and Keppel Data Centres to assess the feasibility of data centre buildings taller than 20 floors, in hopes of resolving energy and land resource challenges.

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Windows 10 no longer supported? How to tell if your PC is eligible for latest version

Millions of three- and four-year-old PCs are being blocked from installing the latest Windows 10 feature update. Is your PC at risk? Here are two ways to check for potential problems.

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Startup Dremio emerges from stealth, launches memory-based BI query engine

The company behind Apache Arrow emerges from stealth with a push-down analytics engine, usable from major BI tools, and accelerated by the in-memory column store standard it helped build.

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Oracle expands Cloud at Customer portfolio to cover PaaS, SaaS, big data

Oracle's Cloud at Customer product lineup now includes most of the major services it offers for applications, platform, integration and big data.

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Int-Ball, Japan's mini BB-8, is now operational on the International Space Station

We take a close look at the little ball-shaped robot drone that's now flying around the inside of the International Space Station. Some say it's cute, but we wonder just how long it will take to go from cute to "I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that."

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IBM defends Watson, cognitive computing, AI efforts amid analyst questions

IBM reported its second quarter earnings and countered a report questioning whether Watson is too hard to implement.

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Porsche considers going all-electric in the future

The automaker's CEO is debating a divorce from diesel engines.

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Rapid7 snaps up security automation platform Komand

The company hopes that security orchestration and automation will bring in future enterprise revenue.

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Chips, meet beer: Connected coasters give brewery a new way of talking to drinkers

Beer coasters with integrated NFC electronics from Thinfilm have shown promising results for breweries' marketeers.

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IBM opens four new data centers

The new data centers in the US, the UK and Australia come as IBM looks to its cloud business to accelerate growth of its "strategic imperatives" revenue.

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Google Analytics adds natural language controls

Google says the feature uses the same natural language processing technology that's currently available across Search and Android.

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Tower operator Crown Castle buys Lightower Fiber Networks for $7.1 billion

The deal will make Crown Castle one of the largest owners of metro fiber in the US.

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IBM posts disappointing revenue results for Q2

The company's critical "strategic imperatives" category brought in $8.8 billion in revenue for Q2, representing 7 percent year-over-year growth.

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Flaw in home security system lets hackers remotely activate alarms

The company appears to have ignored the security report, months after it was filed.

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Baidu will use Microsoft Azure services for self-driving cars

Baidu will be making use of some of Microsoft's Azure services, as part of MIcrosoft's Connected Vehicle tookit, in delivering its self-driving car platform.

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Money flows to robotic process automation

Survey finds IT departments are the first to be feeling its impact.

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Cat Boost Machine Learning framework from Yandex boosts the range of AI

This is the year artificial intelligence (AI) was made great again. AI is all about machine learning, and machine learning is all about deep learning (DL), according to the hype. For connaisseurs like Yandex, there's more to AI than deep learning. Cat Boost, the open source framework Yandex just released, aims to expand the range of what is possible in AI and what Yandex can do.

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Google bolsters security to prevent another Google Docs phishing attack

It's about to get really difficult to accidentally fall for a phishing attack.

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​Google Glass returns with Enterprise Edition: Why the rebirth, partner approach makes sense

Google Glass Enterprise Edition gets the company into industry-specific use cases and relies on partners. The approach can work in a nascent field.

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Microsoft is doubling down on machine reading as part of its AI focus

Microsoft is ramping up its focus on machine learning as part of the company's growing artificial-intelligence push. Here are a few of the fronts where the company is concentrating.

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Businesses will spend $128 billion on public cloud this year, says IDC

SaaS will dominate as the top cloud computing type, capturing two thirds of all public cloud spending in 2017.

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Bluetooth gets mesh functionality to enable industrial-grade device networks

The industrial IoT is a major target for Bluetooth's new mesh networking support, along with smart buildings and cities.

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Rackspace launches Pivotal Cloud Foundry managed service, spins up managed Google Cloud Platform beta

Rackspace will soon have managed services for the top three public cloud providers as well as Managed Pivotal Cloud Foundry.

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Singapore government uncovers lapses in IT systems control

Numerous oversights have been found in how the country's government agencies managed its IT systems, including unapproved administrative changes and unauthorised access by external vendors.

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Empower Your Developers Safely

The flexibility and on-demand provisioning of cloud resources make them ideal for app developers. We'll explain the importance of gateway policies that enable developers to have secure yet direct access -- as opposed to backhauling through corporate -- to their favorite dev tools and their respective software updates.

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Google antes up its own cloud migration appliance

Google is introducing its own data transfer appliance with a twist: it's meant for plugging into racks, and its pricing is optimized for petabyte-size loads.

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DisrupTV: Amazon Prime Day, AI, and data breaches

Larry Dignan, editor in chief at ZDNet, dissects the week's headlines on DisrupTV.

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Google unveils Hire, a recruiting app for SMBs using G Suite

With the app, G Suite customers can manage job postings, identify talent, screen and interview candidates, and collect interview feedback.

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Android as we know it is dead, but it's not going to go away

Android has problems, and Google knows that and has plans to replace it with something better. But the Android name won't be going anywhere.

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Where's the ROI in your CRM? It's in the process

CRM, if implemented properly, can be a company's competitive edge.

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M1 braces for increased competition as net profit continues downward slide

Singapore telco reports a 17.6% dip in net profit for first-half 2017 and expects to end the year again with lower net profit, as it prepares to face market entrant and fourth operator, TPG Telecom.

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Hacker steals $7.4 million in ethereum during CoinDash ICO launch

The hack took only a few minutes but allowed the criminal to escape with millions in investor funds.

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Here's how Intel plans to change the mainstream processor market

Mainstream processors are Intel's bread-and-butter, but declining PC sales are putting the squeeze on the company. But Intel is turning to an old trick to get people to interested in its next-generation silicon.

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Google Fiber chief steps down after five months in the job

Gregory McCray has left the role of Fiber CEO and so Google must once again headhunt for another candidate.

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Raspberry Pi: How I built an OctaPi-style computing cluster

Assembling my motley crew of Raspberry Pi systems into a cluster computing group.

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Japan's space agency robot ball takes us through life off-planet

The tiny drone has been floating in space to give us a glimpse into life on the ISS.

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Report: Google takes steps to commercialize quantum computing

Google is reportedly giving researchers access to its quantum computers with the ultimate aim of using quantum computing for cloud services.

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​The ultimate Linux workstation: The Dell 5720 AIO

If you want to do serious Linux programming, why not spend the money to get the best available workstation?

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US appeals court rejects challenge to National Security Letter gag orders

A panel of the 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge from CloudFlare and CREDO Mobile.

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Windows 10 virtualization available from Microsoft cloud partners starting this Fall

Microsoft is adding more options for users who want to virtualize Windows 10 desktops. Here's what's new and how much it will cost.

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Microsoft's SQL Server 2017 for Linux and Windows moves ahead with first Release Candidate

Microsoft is making available its first public near-final Release Candidate for its SQL Server 2017 database, which will run on Linux and Windows Server, both.

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PayPal inks partnership deal with Samsung Pay

The deal will help expand PayPal's presence in brick-and-mortar stores.

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Apple bans VPN-based adblockers from App Store

End of the line for VPN-based adblockers that target ads in third-party apps (although, according to Apple, these apps were always on shaky ground).

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LinkedIn's new Windows app integrates directly with Windows 10

Microsoft has integrated LinkedIn directly with Windows 10 in the new LinkedIn Windows 10 desktop app, rolling out this month.

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FedEx said TNT Petya attack financial hit will be material, some systems won't come back

FedEx said it will see a material financial hit and didn't have cyber insurance as it digs out from the Petya attack.

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Why VR's success is years away

A couple of years ago we were all going to be wearing VR headsets and exploring groovy virtual worlds. Instead, crickets - like 3D TV. The good news: it will take off. The bad: not for at least five years. Here's why.

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SurveyMonkey overhauls platform, UX, as it eyes more business users

SurveyMonkey says its relaunching the company mission around this concept of people-powered data.

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Pyrotechnic parachute a proposed solution for falling commercial drones

In advance of clear FAA rules, companies tout innovative safety solutions

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Workday: Female senior execs speak out on women in technology

SaaS vendor Workday employs four female C-level executives. Listen to their advice on promoting gender diversity and how women can get ahead.

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Here's how to clear all your iPhone notifications with a single tap

Do you get a lot of notifications on your iPhone? Do you clear them out every day? Most of us don't. Here's a handy tip to do it all in one tap.

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"A sense of panic in the air," at Apple over iPhone 8 - should investors worry?

What if Apple's flagship tenth-anniversary iPhone 8 isn't ready for fall unveiling? Does the sky fall in? Is Apple doomed?

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This tiny IoT startup thinks its networking tech can help spread smart lighting

Estonian firm Thinnect is offering cloud-based intelligent controls for Internet of Things networks.

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Google's Verily robots release millions of mosquitos in California

The mosquitos have been engineered to try and bring down disease transmission.

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Alibaba continues to push online-offline strategy with new stores

Chinese e-commerce giant opens another three Hema stores, expanding its network to 13 across China where these physical sites also serve as fulfilment hubs for online orders.

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Ashley Madison offers users caught in data breach $11 million in compensation

Whether or not former users of the affairs website will take up the offer, however, is up for debate.

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Researchers use silicon electronics to improve brain chips

It is hoped the new designs will help patients with neurological conditions.

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UK becomes hotbed for testing autonomous ships, aircraft

BAE Systems has set up the test area for autonomous vehicles off the UK's southern coast.

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IBM launches IBM Z, a revamped mainframe with pervasive data encryption

The IBM Z, a next-generation mainframe, can handle 12 billion encrypted transactions a day. IBM used the system to build blockchain cloud centers.

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Hands-free with Amazon Alexa on the HTC U11: Alexa everywhere on a phone that is always with you

Throughout the history of HTC, it has been known to be the first to bring various technologies and features to the smartphone world. Today, the HTC U11 is the first smartphone to support hands-free Amazon Alexa activation.

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Microsoft cuts off Windows 10 support early for some PCs

An entire generation of PCs, most only three or four years old, are now unable to receive new feature updates to Windows 10. If Microsoft doesn't deliver a patch within the next six to nine months, those PCs could be cut off from security fixes.

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Australia is now King Idiot of the internet

A middle-power nation thinking it can tell US-based multinationals which parts of mathematics they can and cannot use -- we deserve to be sent to time out.

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Amazon Prime Exclusives, RadCity ebike, iPad Pro: To hold or not to hold (MobileTechRoundup show #402)

You can now pick up a few new Amazon Prime Exclusive phones in the $200 price range, including a Nokia. I'm cruising to and from work at 20 mph with a bit of help.

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Mophie Charge Force cases for iPhone 7 and Galaxy S8, Juice Packs for Galaxy S8: hands-on

Mophie added wireless charging functionality to its cases last year and is now figuring out ways to offer customers more options for charging. You can now slap on a Powerstation Mini to wirelessly top of your iPhone or Galaxy for wireless charging on the go.

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Top iPhone or iPad apps for productivity

Give your productivity a boost with some of the very best productivity apps available for the iPhone and iPad. Deleting a built-in app is the same as deleting any other app, just press and hold on the icon on the Home screen until they jiggle, and then tap the X. Press the Home button when you're done.

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How to make Touch ID better at recognising your fingerprint on the iPhone and iPad

How to make your iPhone or iPad recognize your fingerprint, even if your fingers are wet.

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Microsoft issues fix for new Surface Pro hibernation issue

Microsoft has made available a fix for a hibernation bug that has affected a number of users of its latest Surface Pro device.

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Trump voter commission releases voter complaints — and their personal data

The government just doxed several concerned (and angry) citizens.

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3D printing hands on: Modding the Ultimaker 3 with 3D printed accessories

The Ultimaker 3 is a fine printer, but there are still some tweaks you might want to make. In this edition of the 3D Printing Discovery Series, we showcase two great (and necessary) mods for the Ultimaker 3.

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How machine learning is taking on online retail fraud

Fraud is one of the biggest causes of lost revenue for online retailers. Fraugster and Riskified, two startups that operate in this space, share their insights and methods for safeguarding online retail.

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AT&T eyes media, telecom split after Time Warner merger

The Wall Street Journal reports that executives want to split AT&T's wireless and satellite TV business from newly acquired Time Warner media assets.

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Drone Racing League sets world record for fastest quadcopter

The DRL says its hand-built RacerX drone reached top speeds of 179.6 miles per hour.

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Mobile phone sales bounce back in Brazil

The market has shown signs of recovery in the first quarter of the year, says IDC.

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What's next on Microsoft's LinkedIn and Dynamics integration list

Microsoft has made generally available the first of its promised LinkedIn integrations. Here's what else is on the near-term list, as well as on the Dynamics CRM/ERP roadmap.

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Homeland Security says Americans who don't want faces scanned leaving the country "shouldn't travel"

Congress allowed the government to scan faces of foreign nationals to keep track of visa overstays. But now that's set to be extended to Americans, worrying some privacy advocates.

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Samsung Focus for Galaxy owners: Better than Outlook for business users

Samsung wants to be the smartphone brand for the enterprise and thanks to powerful communication consolidation apps like Samsung Focus, it's definitely doing what it needs to in order to gain followers.

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Watch your Bitcoin vanish: Blockchain split may be imminent

You will need to tread carefully in the coming weeks to avoid wallet and funds disappearing.

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Viking Technology unveils world's biggest 50TB SSD

Great performance and massive capacity can be yours - just don't ask the price!

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Luxury smartphone maker Vertu collapses

The firm's liquidation will result in the loss of hundreds of jobs.

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Photos: Inside vast abandoned mine set to be world's biggest data center

Norway's newest white-space data center has opened in a former mine. Lefdal Mine Datacenter could become the world's largest once of three of its five levels are filled.

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US Customs says border agents can't search cloud data from travelers' phones

Responding to inquiries from a senator, the agency states it can't search remotely-stored data, but it maintains it can search locally-stored data on devices without consent.

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Microsoft releases first Windows Server 2016 Insider preview test build

Microsoft is making available its first Insider preview of the coming September 2017 feature update to Windows Server 2016 with test build 16237.

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Shopify adds eBay as its latest merchant sales channel

The integration will allow users of Shopify's e-commerce platform to sync their inventory and sell their products on eBay directly from their Shopify accounts.

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Moving into Production, Staying in the Cloud

When an app is ready for production release, many organizations opt to bring it in-house, rather than trusting it to the cloud. We'll look at the feasibility of hosting production environments in the public cloud and highlight smart ways to protect Web-facing apps from attacks.

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How to protect yourself from the Verizon data breach

To be safe, you must change your Verizon PIN.

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Microsoft's newest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build adds Mixed Reality tweaks

Microsoft's latest Fast Ring Windows 10 Fall Creators Update build for PCs includes a number of feature updates, especially around Mixed Reality support.

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Gartner increases 2017 global IT spending forecast as US dollar declines

The research firm says that it expects worldwide IT spending to increase 2.4 percent to $3.5 trillion in 2017.

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Box rolls out pre-built components for Box Platform

Called Box Elements, the new tools make it easier for businesses to incorporate the Box experience into any application.

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Google Cloud Platform expands to London

Google may be playing catch up with AWS internationally, but it's making up for lost time.

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How to make sure your charger or power bank doesn't blow up your expensive smartphone

I test dozens of chargers and power banks every month, and you can be guaranteed that plugging my expensive iPhone or iPad into them isn't the first thing I do.

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Google launches Backup and Sync for your PC's files and photos

Google's new Backup and Sync app for Mac and PC can back up any files or photos on your desktop. It replaces the existing Google Photos desktop uploader and Drive app for Mac/PC.

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AMD unveils Ryzen Threadripper specs and pricing

AMD unveils specs, pricing, and availability details for its Ryzen Threadripper 16-core, 32-thread and 12-core, 24-thread silicon, and you're looking at a saving of up to $1,000 compared to the equivalent Intel chip.

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Cisco acquires Observable Networks for forensics security, behavioral modeling

Observable Networks will fall under Cisco's security group and give the company another software-as-a-service line.

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Dell launches threat protection for air-gapped enterprise systems

The security suite is aimed at isolated systems which are not invulnerable to attack in this day and age.

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Yahoo's Bullet looks ahead in querying streaming data

Yahoo is open sourcing a new query engine for streaming data that eliminates the need to cache data, and therefore can "look ahead" in querying data as it flows through.

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Microsoft releases new Outlook for iOS and Android: Redesigned conversations and account switcher

The best email client for iOS and Android devices is Microsoft Outlook. It's a consolidated email, calendar, and contact solution that keeps getting better with regular updates.

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Raspberry Pi: Hands-on with Fedora 26

The new Fedora 26 release includes a Raspberry Pi version. I'm going to try it on a Pi 3 and see if it works any better than the Fedora 25 version did.

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​Robocops are on the beat: But here's why they're no match for your average criminal

Dubai reckons robots will make up 25 percent of its police force by 2030, but experts aren't so sure.

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Uber patches security flaw leading to subdomain takeover

The serious vulnerability left the ride-sharing service's full single sign-on system open to exploit.

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ATM skimmers who stole $420,000 plead guilty in US court

The cybercriminals used card readers and pinhole cameras to steal the details of ordinary citizens.

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Why Startupland needs the veil of ignorance

Organisations need a 'moral imagination' to build ethical data services that are fair for all the players. That's what Centrelink got so very wrong.

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HP keeps up strong PC sales amid slumping worldwide shipments

Worldwide PC shipments declined once again in Q2 2017, according to both Gartner and IDC, though HP outperformed its competitors.

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iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra second public betas now available

If you're running the first public beta then it's time to upgrade. If not, probably best to give it a wide berth.

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Samsung reportedly plans to launch Galaxy Note 8 on August 23 in NYC

Samsung could unveil its next "phablet" in late August. The Galaxy Note 8 is believed to feature a 6.3-inch display and a dual-lens camera.

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Linux Foundation offers free Introduction to Kubernetes class

With Kubernetes gaining popularity quickly as the container orchestration program of choice, sysadmins need to learn all they can about this DevOps program.

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Facebook lets users livestream social VR experiences

Using Facebook Live, users can share in real time their experiences in Facebook Spaces, the virtual reality app.

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Apple users can now make App Store purchases with PayPal

The feature is rolling out to US users soon and will allow purchases to be completed with a PayPal account across iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and desktop devices.

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Apple opens China data center to comply with new law

Apple is building its first data center in China to comply with a new local law that requires foreign firms to store Chinese customer data within the country.

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Why Apple doesn't want you repairing your broken iPhone or iPad

It's not all about money and greed. No really, it isn't.

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Amazon Prime Day breaks records for sales, Prime signups

The ecommerce giant said the Prime Day 2017 event grew by more than 60 percent compared to the same 30 hours last year.

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That USB charger may be watching you

Just in case you don't have enough to be paranoid about.

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Security experts warn of account risks after Verizon customer data leak

Thought your email, social media, and bank accounts were safe with two-factor authentication? Think again — your cell phone account will likely be the biggest point of security failure in your life today.

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Atlassian launches public bug bounty with Bugcrowd

The economics of bug bounties are too overwhelming to ignore, Atlassian's head of security says.

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Millions of Verizon customer records exposed in security lapse

Customer records for at least 14 million subscribers, including phone numbers and account PINs, were exposed.

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Microsoft delivers 'AI-powered' Presentation Translator add-in for PowerPoint

Microsoft is providing a progress report on its AI efforts across the company and delivering some AI-influenced apps and APIs.

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Automation signals the beginning of the end for the Indian coder

Around 28 percent of the Indian IT workforce will be upended by automation by 2021.

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Salesforce rolls out new AI-powered tools for mobile workers

Field Service Lightning now uses Einstein to help with image recognition, equipment management and analytics.

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Llamas of war sidelined by robots, part of growing trend

Israel solidifies lead in unmanned and autonomous systems for military

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Lenovo chases datacenter business in Brazil

The company will ramp up its partner base and aim to boost sales of servers and datacenter equipment.

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Vulnerabilities discovered in Windows security protocols

The two vulnerabilities impact the Microsoft Windows NT LAN Manager (NTLM).

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Windows 10 tip: Secret shortcuts to your favorite settings

Are you tired of clicking through categories to find a specific Windows 10 setting? If you know the right command line options, you can create shortcuts that take you to specific pages with a single click.

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China seals scientists in lab to study moon madness

The 200-day experiment will monitor for potential mental health issues caused by living in a restricted otherworld environment.

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IBM launches services platform based on Watson

The effort brings together parts and data from IBM's services expertise to offer automation and insights to augment human intelligence.

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Forget Silicon Valley: Building a startup in Romania may make more sense

​Low-financed startups could find a home in the eastern European country, where overheads and salaries are a quarter of those in San Francisco.

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Singapore's proposed cybersecurity bill should put many on notice

Questions remain over the kinds of services that will require a license and government officials' liability, but the proposed legislation is clear in one thing--that cybersecurity must now be a top priority for any business operating critical infrastructures in Singapore.

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What's what with the Net Neutrality Day of Action

On July 12, you will get a taste of what the internet would be like if the FCC gets its way in breaking net neutrality.

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Twitter finally fills vacant CFO position

Former Goldman Sachs investment banker Ned Segal takes over the CFO role from Anthony Noto, who was promoted to COO last November.

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Samsung North America names new CEO

In addition to overseeing all aspects of Samsung Electronics America, Tim Baxter will now have responsibility for Samsung's long-term North American strategy.

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Symantec buys mobile security startup Skycure

The deal marks Symantec's second purchase of an Israeli cybersecurity startup in less than a week.

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The Greek startup could help Samsung improve its voice-activated agent Bixby.

The Greek startup could help Samsung improve its voice-activated agent Bixby.

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Microsoft to close Surface Hub manufacturing facility; cut 124 jobs

Microsoft officials said they remain committed to the company's large-screen Surface Hub conferencing systems in spite of the closure of an Oregon manufacturing plant for the devices.

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Microsoft to add three more apps to its Office 365 Business Premium cloud service

Microsoft is adding more applications to its Office 365 Business Premium subscription service for small and mid-size businesses.

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Workday to open up cloud platform, enters PaaS fray

Workday will enter the PaaS game as it hatches plans to open its cloud platform and court developers.

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Red Hat opens new OpenShift Platform-as-a-Service public cloud

Red Hat relies on Amazon Web Services to enable developers to build cloud-native applications on its latest version of OpenShift Online.

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Intel renews data center push with launch of Xeon Scalable processors

Intel says the processors have up to 1.65 times higher performance power than its previous generation of chips.

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Facebook expands ad options in Messenger

After promising tests in Australia and Thailand, Facebook is going global with the beta of Messenger ads, a new option for reaching customers on the platform.

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Cisco updates UCS servers, software for data-intensive workloads

The fifth generation of Cisco's Unified Computing System is built for customers that have demanding applications to run, without necessarily the budget to match.

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Extreme tech for the great outdoors

If you are looking for some great tech to help your outdoor pursuits, try these geeky items.

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OpenText launches Magellan, an AI platform aimed at IBM's Watson

OpenText is betting open source, Apache Spark and years of experience with unstructured enterprise data will enable it to take on IBM's Watson and land midmarket customers.

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Dell Latitude 7285 becomes world's first wireless charged 2-in-1 notebook

The Dell Latitude 7285 is the first WiTricity-enabled consumer device that charges wirelessly at a distance and through materials, without precise alignment to a charging pad.

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SAP launches Leonardo IoT tools, digital business services

SAP is stepping up its Internet of things push as it rolls out a series of applications to track, monitor and manage assets and edge devices in the field.

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One month with the HTC U11: Stunning looks and camera, superb audio, and flawless performance

HTC may have failed to satisfy people with its last few devices, but the HTC U11 is a champion in nearly every area while also coming in at one of the lowest prices for a flagship smartphone.

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IT pro toolbox tour

If you're in the business of repairing PCs, smartphones, or tablets, then you need the tools to help you get the job done in a fast, efficient, and safe way. Updated with reader suggestions July 2017.

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Internet of Sheep: Why world's biggest NB-IoT pilot is roping in woolly helpers

The world's largest Narrowband IoT pilot is under way in Norway's mountains, and involves 1,000 sheep.

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Risk, film review: Access all Assange areas, to incoherent effect

Over six years of filming, Laura Poitras follows the elusive and distant Wikileaks founder from a friend's Norfolk estate to his Ecuadorian Embassy bolt-hole.

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Amazon Prime Day, Echo deals meet peak disruption storyline

Amazon's Prime Day is about so much more than just a deal to drive Prime subscriptions, but the e-commerce spree comes as the bandwagon thinks the company can disrupt every market it enters.

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How to make the most of Amazon Prime Day

Here's what to do to make the most from Amazon's summer's version of Black Friday.

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Brazilian government defines IoT priorities

Smart cities, health and agriculture will be target areas as the country develops its national policies for the technologies.

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Prime Day: A showcase for Amazon's engagement 'echosystem'

Amazon Prime Day arguably is replacing Black Friday as the shopping day of the year. Brent Leary, customer analyst/influencer extraordinaire, shows how Prime Day is part of the Amazon masterplan to foster engagement and disrupt the universe. Today's the day.

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Shipping to data: The case of Amazon Prime Day

Did you ever wonder how retail hallmarks like Amazon Prime Day and global shipping are connected? Freightos has the data to answer such questions, as it happens to be on a mission to disrupt the freight industry.

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Amazon rolls out Geek Squad-style home services

The new smart home consultation and installation services could accelerate the adoption of Alexa -- and could help Amazon take down Best Buy.

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Amazon's Prime Day marks debut of Prime Air cargo planes, a FedEx, UPS threat

Amazon says its ​Prime Air cargo planes are "fueled and ready to support Prime Day in the U.S. for the first time."

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Keypoint detection unlocks secrets of body language

Machines are pretty good at deciphering voices, but your slouch may say more

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Microsoft wraps cloud subscription services into new Microsoft 365 bundles

Microsoft is taking another crack at getting enterprise and business customers to use more of its cloud services with new Microsoft 365 bundles.

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Microsoft Azure Stack is ready to order from Dell EMC, HPE and Lenovo

Microsoft's first three server partners are starting to take orders for Microsoft's hybrid-computing Azure Stack appliances.

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Trend Micro, VMware team up to tackle enterprise mobile security

The companies hope integrated platforms will give the enterprise more insight into threats and vulnerable devices on their networks.

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Microsoft turbo-charges Azure SQL Data Warehouse

Microsoft triples available compute units, adds SSD-based cache to its cloud data warehouse service

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Azure IoT, Schneider Electric and WaterForce support sustainable farming

The Azure Cloud, Schneider's EcoStruxure and WaterForce's SCADAFarm help New Zealand's Blackhills Farm realize 30 percent savings in water utilization and 50 percent reduction in energy costs.

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Five secret tricks only serious Gmail ninjas need to know

With great power comes great responsibility. If you click into this article, be sure to pay attention to the warnings.

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Google guillotine falls on certificate authorities WoSign, StartCom

When Chrome 61 is released, the Chinese CA and its subsidiary will be completely blacklisted.

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Singapore unveils first look at new cybersecurity laws

Government says proposed cybersecurity legislations were necessary to take proactive measures to safeguard the country's critical infrastructures and include licensing selected cybersecurity vendors.

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Fedora 26 is coming: Here's what you need to know

No last-minute delays in the final release date this time -- here's what the new release will bring.

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IBM pledges help tackle climate change with its virtual supercomputer

Big Blue will commit $200M to up to five research projects that could benefit from the World Community Grid, an IBM initiative that provides huge amounts of free, crowd-sourced computing power.

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Hard Rock, Loews hotels admit data breach

It is believed the attacks are linked to the SynXis travel reservation platform.

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Why you might want to give the iPhone 8 a miss

One of the major new features that the much-anticipated iPhone 8 is expected to bring is an OLED display. But a little patience might save you hundreds of dollars.

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iPhone 8: Here's what we think we know so far

Here's a rundown of what we think we know about the iPhone 8 based on rumors, leaks, and supply chain chatter.

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DJI takes on homegrown drone hackers in arms race

DIY hackers are making the firm's life a misery in the quest to overturn flight restrictions.

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Middle East cybersecurity: Is region's big spend aimed at the right targets?

The Middle East is pouring millions into cybersecurity, but throwing money at the problem may not be enough.

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How to use a Hosts file to improve your internet experience

DNS is all fine and dandy, but with a good Hosts file you can speed up your internet experience by eliminating time-wasting links.

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How much power does your smartphone charger waste?

How many smartphone and tablet chargers do you have? Ever wonder how much it's costing you to leave them plugged in 24/7, or whether you should unplug them when they're not in use to save a few dollars?

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Waymo drops three of four patent claims against Uber

Meanwhile, a judge ruled that Uber may depose Alphabet executives Larry Page and David Drummond.

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Five ways to improve your Wi-Fi performance

Want to get the most from your Wi-Fi? Here's how to do it.

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The time is now for a public debate over cryptography policy

Experts, not just politicians, need to be at the table.

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Google's Cloud Spanner: how does it stack up?

Here's the lowdown on Google's globally-distributed operational database -- Cloud Spanner -- along with comparisons to its counterparts, and non-counterparts, on the Amazon and Microsoft cloud platforms.

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Microsoft latest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build adds DPI improvements

Microsoft is attempting to fix more of Windows 10's DPI problems around blurry apps with its latest Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build 16237.

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Some new Surface Pro users reporting hibernation problems

Microsoft is investigating problems reported by a 'small group' of customers affected by random and unwanted hibernation issues with its newest Surface Pro device.

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I've seen the future of 3D printing (think Star Trek replicator)

Competition continues to drive the breathtaking pace of 3D printing innovation. Here's what we can expect very soon from this transformative technology.

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Brazilian firm presses ahead with antitrust case against Google

Price comparison website Buscapé plans to use arguments from the EU antitrust ruling against Google as part of its own lawsuit against the web giant.

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Sugarlock video editor hands-on: Play, cut, and share your action camera footage in minutes

Action cameras and drones are popular for capturing adventures, but it's painful to sit in front of a PC for hours and edit your videos to share with the world. Sugarlock makes this process quick, easy, and enjoyable.

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Computers that fit in the palm of your hand

It's not that long ago that a computer was something housed in a huge beige box that weighed as much as an engine block and took up a good half your desk. Now you can get powerful computers can fit comfortably in the palm of your hand.

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This music platform's AI reckons it knows your taste in concerts

By applying machine learning to music fans' data, Spanish startup WeGow has added concert recommendations to fan chat and ticketing.

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CopyCat Android malware infected 14m devices, rooted 8m last year

The malware relies on old vulnerabilities to root devices.

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France outlines plans to scrap petrol, diesel cars in favor of EVs

Consumers will be given financial incentives to make the change.

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How to master Google Chrome

Essential tips and tricks you need if you want to master Google Chrome.

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Judge says Twitter's lawsuit over national security letters can move forward

Twitter's suit argues the company should be able to disclose exactly how many national security orders it has received.

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Qualcomm calls for US regulators to ban import of Intel-powered iPhones

Continuing its ongoing feud with Apple, Qualcomm sues the iPhone maker and asks a federal agency to step in.

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Symantec to buy Israeli cybersecurity firm Fireglass

Fireglass' claim to fame is its browser isolation technology that helps businesses combat ransomware, malware and phishing threats.

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Google adds G Suite security tool to protect data from third party apps

Following this year's Gmail phishing attack, Google introduces a way for its enterprise customers to better secure which third-party apps can get access to user data.

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Amazon effect: QVC buys HSN for $2.6 billion

The combined company will generate $7.5 billion in online sales and $4.7 billion in mobile sales, putting them behind only Amazon and Walmart.

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Microsoft changes behavior of OneDrive on non-NTFS drives

Microsoft has changed the way OneDrive allows users to store files, but the sudden 'remedy' has left many unpleasantly surprised.

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New attack can now decrypt satellite phone calls in 'real time'

The paper advances earlier research from 2012, which reverse engineered a popular satphone encryption.

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Amazon, Dish reportedly discussing wireless partnership

After spending the past decade acquiring airwaves, Dish is reportedly looking for a partner to help it finally deploy a wireless network.

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Make Google Chrome kinder to your laptop's battery

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

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Microsoft to lay off 'thousands' of employees

Microsoft is cutting 'thousands' of employees, mostly in its sales organization, following a reorganization earlier this week.

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Enterprise UX techniques are learned by the seat of the pants, survey shows

Businesses stand to lose more than $1 trillion in sales due to poor user experience. However, UX proponents have a lot of work and learning to do to convince their organizations to do better.

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Let's Encrypt brings free wildcard certificates to the web

The CA's new certificate option will give webmasters another tool to encrypt the Internet.

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Blame shoddy security for UK parliament hack, says report

Without two-factor authentication, there was nothing stopping hackers from using stolen passwords.

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Debian GNU/Linux: Jessie is out, Stretch is in, Buster is started

Debian 9.0 Stretch is now the stable release, and Buster is the testing release. That means other Linux distributions that are based on Debian will be upgrading in the near future as well.

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MyRepublic should look beyond Singapore, will face challenges in mobile plans

MyRepublic will offer mobile services in Singapore later this year via an MVNO model before doing likewise in Indonesia and ANZ, but it faces challenges in differentiating itself in markets that already have established players.

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Lenovo Moto X4 to feature 5.2-inch display, dual cameras: Report

A new report accompanied by leaked images show what is believed to be Lenovo's Moto X4, set to launch by the end of 2017. It's said to be supported by Google Project Fi.

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Alibaba: Building a retail ecosystem on data science, machine learning, and cloud

What does it take to compete in a global arena in which retail and cloud are increasingly intertwined? Domain-specific data science and machine learning for the masses, according to Alibaba.

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Why smartphone and laptop batteries explode, and what can you do to protect yourself

Make no mistake, a faulty lithium-ion battery is incredibly dangerous, and it can explode. Thankfully, explosions and fires don't happen all that often.

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Caring for your rechargeable batteries

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

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Does this small island's smart lighting point way ahead for New York, London, Beijing?

Tapping into advances in sensors, automation and internet connectivity, one island's approach to intelligent public lighting could offer lessons for big urban communities.

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Volvo pledges all-electric transformation by 2019

If the company focuses on cheaper electric vehicles, Tesla should be worried.

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Nine Apple products you shouldn't buy

As Apple more and more morphs into a smartphone company (albeit a wildly profitable smartphone company), a number of products in the Apple lineup are being allowed to wither and die. Other products are ready for an imminent update. Here's a list of Apple products that you shouldn't buy.

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Dell Precision 5520 Mobile Workstation review: The Ubuntu Linux laptop for power developers

For Linux programmers who want maximum power on the road, you can't beat the Dell Precision 5520 Mobile Workstation.

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Baidu steps up AI efforts with Kitt.ai acquisition, Nvidia partnership

Kitt.ai is known for its conversational language engine called ChatFlow and a customizable "hotword" detection platform named Snowboy.

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Google picks four Brazilian startups for accelerator program

The ventures will take part in a six-month mentoring scheme by the web giant, which includes a two-week stay in its Mountain View campus.

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Windows 10 tip: Customize your Precision Touchpad settings

If your portable PC includes the latest touchpad technology, you have a huge array of customization options. Here's how to make yourself more productive with mouse gestures, taps, and swipes.

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Vantiv to buy payments processor Worldpay for around $10 billion

Worldpay processes payment transactions in 146 countries and maintains a major hold over the processing market in Britain.

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Steer clear of iOS 11 public beta

It's really not worth the suffering.

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Six ways your iPhone or iPad could get p0wn3d: What to watch out for and how to stay safe

You may have heard that iPhones and iPads are safe from viruses and malware. But that doesn't mean you can't get hurt by hackers.

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Drilling down on Microsoft's new plan to sell to consumers

Microsoft is revamping its sales structure and plans in the hopes of digitally transforming not just its business customers, but consumers, too.

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How to manage vendors in a cloud-first world

The spread of services available via major cloud platforms means that businesses need to find new ways of managing a broad spectrum of vendors.

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Windows 10 tip: Keep unwanted software off PCs you support

Everyone who does part-time PC support knows the pain of continually having to clean up after a click-happy friend or family member. Here's how to keep that poor soul out of trouble.

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Better, faster, cheaper Raspberry Pi alternatives

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

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Benchmarking utility shows AMD Ryzen rapidly stealing market share from Intel

PassMark figures reveal a nearly 10-percent rise in AMD's share of CPUs being benchmarked compared to the end of 2016 -- another sign that the chip maker's latest performance PC chips have halted a long slide against its rival.

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AI is not yet a slam dunk with sentiment analytics

Despite advancements in AI and natural language processing, science is still catching up to the art in sentiment analytics.

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Singapore firms recognise cybersecurity importance, but not armed for it

Majority of local companies seek expert help in cybersecurity, but 56 percent do not have systems to trigger alerts of unusual activities and 40 percent do not have incident response plans.

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Aukey 4K action cam hands-on: Good quality video and a complete accessory package for just $70

Anyone who has ever thought about trying an action camera for capturing outside action should buy one of these for just $70. The video quality is great, the remote makes it easy to never miss the action, and there are mounts for every situation.

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This bolt-on retrofit kit turns certain cars into self-driving vehicles

There are lots of self-driving concepts in development, but this startup has a market-based solution that could hit the road very soon.

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Photobucket endures user backlash after breaking images with 'ransom' demand

Ebay and Amazon sellers are among those furious with the photo-sharing service.

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Best Android phones for 2017 (July edition)

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

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Importance of AI, data in law enforcement suggests growing tension with privacy

Security experts believe machine learning and artificial intelligence are critical in combating crime, but the associated need for data access is likely to escalate concerns about privacy.

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Best Raspberry Pi operating systems

If you've not explored the wealth of operating systems available for the Raspberry Pi then you're really doing yourself - and your board - disservice. Here are five of the best Raspberry Pi operating systems available, with their individual strengths outlined.

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NASA pushes ahead with asteroid deflection tests

Tiny spacecraft will strike an asteroid so we can learn how to cope with future threats.

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Nokia, Xiaomi sign patent sharing agreement

The deal will give the companies access to a wider pool of patents and equipment.

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Best smartphone case for the beach

Sand, water, salt spray, rocks. Surviving the beach presents unique challenges for both smartphones and smartphone cases.

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The best replacement Lightning cable for your iPhone

Has your iPhone Lightning charging cable broken again? Are you tired of spending big bucks on cables for your iPhone that only last a few months? Here are some replacements that have been tested for durability and performance.

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Google 'shot itself in the foot' over EU antitrust ruling

UKC e-commerce expert Des Laffey explains why the EU's landmark fine highlights the consequences of market arrogance.

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UK teenager charged for supplying malware used in global attacks

The 18-year-old allegedly took part in attacks against NatWest, the BBC, Amazon, and others.

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Microsoft announces internally its new 'commercial and consumer' sales model

Microsoft is reorganizing its sales force around new models, with a focus on digital transformation. Here's what's changing.

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This $1,699 "secure PC" will self-destruct if tampered with

The hardened PC also comes with Windows, Ubuntu, or the security-focused Qubes OS.

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Microsoft won't deliver Timeline as part of Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Microsoft won't be delivering a new automatic application-resume capability -- one of the bigger new features expected to be in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update -- this Fall, after all.

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​Growth predicted for IT investments in Brazil

Companies are predicted to resume their investments in technology in 2017 following a slowdown prompted by the recession, says study.

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How to add a microSD card slot to your iPhone or iPad

Running out of space for photos? Tired of paying Apple big bucks for storage when Android users get to enjoy the convenience of a microSD card slot? Here how you can add a microSD card slot to your iPhone or iPad.

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Linux Mint 18.2 arrives: Here's what to look out for

I've been running the beta release for some time now, here is what I have found out so far.

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Best iPhone accessories for under $25

Equip your iPhone with some the best accessories available without breaking the bank.

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Want to see Trump's airport vision in action? Israel already has you covered

Israel's eye-watering security standards could soon become the norm for passengers traveling to the US.

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Technology and Commuting: Ford's 7,000 bike launch in San Francisco; Espin is a new spin on eBikes...

Bike-share networks are a missing link along the multi-mode commuting routes of millions of people and could potentially be a time-saver. I ran a test...

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Australia moves a step closer to the East India Cyber Company

A new cyber military unit is tasked to hit organised cyber criminals as well as military targets. That reflects the reality of cyber, but there are risks.

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Microsoft to reorganize, revamp its sales force

Microsoft is expected to reorganize its sales force, possibly as soon as July 3, as part of an internal shuffle it initially kicked off in January 2017.

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​Lenovo to make bet on smart office: Here's why it makes sense

IT, HR and facilities are all in on the smart office effort, but so far we've gone open floor plan and nifty furniture, but much of office tech remains legacy. Lenovo starts sketching out a move.

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How to wipe your data off hard drives, SSD, flash drives, iPhones, iPads or Android devices

Here's everything you need to know about securely wiping your data off hard drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), flash drives, and iOS and Android devices.

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Speed up your old PC

Got an old PC? Here's how to breathe new life into your old desktop system.

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Envisioning a revitalized Detroit with 3D printing

How a local development firm, a creative agency and the 3D printing company Stratasys used 3D printing to build support for a 50-block makeover of downtown Detroit.

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The $18 'key' that will protect your Facebook and Google account, log you into your PC or Mac, and more

YubiKey offers a quick, cost-effective and simple way to protect your data, both online and offline, whether for personal use, business, enterprise, or even developers.

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