IBM Cloud Private launches with bet open architecture wins hybrid cloud scrum

IBM is betting that its Cloud Private platform can be the middleware and platform architecture connecting data center hardware of all stripes with a cloud operating model.

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3D Systems shares fall on disappointing Q3 results

Results fell below expectations due to soft sales in the Americas and Asia Pacific regions.

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Four things we learned when Facebook, Google, Twitter testified in Russia inquiry

Tuesday's hearing in the Senate marks the first of several hearings involving the tech giants and how Russian-backed hackers and propagandists used their services to spread misinformation and false news.

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Microsoft's 'CrystalNet' Azure-network emulator may be available to customers one day

Microsoft's Azure and Research teams have been working together two years to build a mirror of the Azure production network in order to test hardware and software changes before they're made to Azure.

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Toyota selects Renesas chips for self-driving cars

The Japanese carmaker plans to launch autonomous vehicles with Renesas chips in 2020.

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Tech vendors including Fiverr, Etsy and DoorDash team up to drive healthcare enrollment

The coordinated effort is formally called Tech United for Independent Access to Healthcare, and it aims to provide freelancers and other gig workers with information on ACA enrollment.

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Apple: We screwed up your iPhone X order, please come back

Perhaps the best thing the company can do in the wake of a total ordering catastrophe is the unthinkable: Apologize.

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Long-time Microsoft exec Julie Larson-Green leaves Microsoft

Twenty-five-year Microsoft veteran and former Windows and Office exec Julie Larson-Green is leaving the company 'to pursue new adventures.'

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Microsoft says 40 percent of all VMs in Azure now are running Linux

A year ago, Microsoft officials said nearly a third of all the VMs on Azure were running Linux. Now it's 40 percent.

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Apple releases iOS 11.1 with new emoji, fixes

The first major iOS 11 update is now available to download for iPhone and iPad.

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Apple to drop Qualcomm components in next iPhones, iPads: Report

Apple vs Qualcomm: Apple may choose Intel and MediaTek to supply modem components for 2018 iPhones and iPads, instead of Qualcomm, according to new reports.

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Google updates Dedicated Interconnect with global routing, more locations

The ramped up offering helps Google reach customers looking to build hybrid cloud deployments.

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Apple iPhone X reviews note 'journey' of Face ID, user experience, may preview a longer upgrade cycle

The new design of the iPhone X may mean that tech buyers actually want to Apple's latest trio of iPhones in person to do a bake-off and return on investment check.

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Customer service done right: How a United Airlines crew rose above an imperfect storm

This was the imperfect storm of events when it comes to United Airlines. You won't believe it when you read it, but I swear it was true. But great customer service can beat any problem.

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Nvidia expands partnership, courses for Deep Learning Institute

DLI is offering more industry-specific courses as well as partnerships to train more developers on AI and deep learning.

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Tableau, GE Aviation partner on data analytics for airline industry

The deal with Tableau is GE's latest partnership aimed at making Predix data more accessible for customers.

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Qualcomm, with AT&T, Ford and Nokia, to test connected car tech in San Diego

The tests are the first announced trials of Vehicle-to-Everything technology in the US, Qualcomm says.

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​Samsung to replace all CEOs in long-awaited shake-up

Samsung Electronics has overhauled its top leadership line-up after three years of minimal changes, reflecting the sense of urgency surrounding the conglomerate.

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Will NVRAM replace SSDs or DRAM?

NVRAM is a technology that could replace both solid-state drives (SSDs) or memory (DRAM). Which will it be?

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Yubico launches YubiHSM 2: The smallest, cheapest Hardware Security Module (HSM)

The YubiHSM 2 is the world's smallest and cost-effective hardware security module, allowing for a root of trust for all servers, IoT gateways, and computing devices.

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Software code signing certificates worth more than guns on the Dark Web

Digital code signing certificates are more expensive than credit cards or weapons.

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Malaysia data breach comprises 46.2M mobile numbers

Suspected to have originated from a 2014 attack, the breach is estimated to affect 46.2 million mobile numbers and compromise data such as home addresses and SIM card information.

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Quantum-resistant security wins best-in-show at ARM TechCon

Future-proofing 8- and 16-bit processors that could be in the market for years to come is no simple task

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3D printing makes stainless steel three times stronger

The new printing process has the potential to revolutionize how we manufacture steel.

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Nissan tests self-driving cars on Japanese roads

Tokyo has become a testing ground for autonomous vehicle technologies.

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For Microsoft, the hybrid cloud is the destination, not a staging post

Microsoft's stock is booming because of its success in cloud computing, but CEO Satya Nadella says it's because it supports the hybrid, distributed-computing approach that enterprise customers actually need...

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First, Amazon destroyed retail -- now, it's coming for Starbucks

It was a foregone conclusion that Amazon was going to kill retail. Now, your favorite coffee store is in its sights.

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SoftBank reportedly calls off T-Mobile and Sprint merger

SoftBank and Deutsche Telekom have reportedly failed to agree on which side would have majority ownership of the combined company.

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Spine surgery faster & safer with a robot, according to study

Questions remain about the true benefit of robot-assisted surgery, but the technology is now passing the crucial adoption tipping point

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Microsoft to add free premium features to Outlook.com for Office 365 consumer subscribers

Microsoft is adding to Outlook.com for free new ad-free inbox, enhanced malware and phishing protection and larger mailbox sizes. The catch: Users must be Office 365 Home/Premium users to qualify.

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Uber CEO visits Brazil ahead of mobility bill vote

Dara Khosrowshahi heads to the country's capital as Senate prepares to vote regulation that could kill off transportation apps.

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​A flaw in Google's bug database exposed private security vulnerability reports

The bug allowed the researcher to see the most sensitive vulnerabilities in Google's services.

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Get a folding Bluetooth keyboard for $18.62

Sometimes little things can solve big problems, like when you need to type on your phone or tablet.

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Microsoft's updated Skype Desktop app for Windows, Mac sheds 'preview' tag

Microsoft's updated Skype Desktop for consumers, which works on Windows PCs and Macs, is generally available.

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Google Pixelbook is great, but the iPad Pro 10.5 does more for less

The Google Pixelbook is now available and it is fantastic. However, the Apple iPad Pro may be a better device for mobile computing at a lower price with more functionality.

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Fear the Reaper? Experts reassess the botnet's size and firepower

Security researchers now say the botnet could be only as big as 28,000 infected devices, but warn that the figure could balloon in size at any given time.

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NHTSA seeks ways to clear the road for self-driving cars

The US agency is seeking input into how regulations can be smoothed out for autonomous vehicles.

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Data science: Feeding the all-seeing beast

Top experts place data science into historical context and explain how to use it for innovation in financial services, insurance, and beyond. Gain useful and practical advice from these business leaders.

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Enabling "DIY" digital transformation at AT&T

AT&T's new chief data officer Steve Stine explains how he's aiming to organize AT&T's data in a way that enables employees to build their own innovative tools.

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Vietnam bans payments in Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies

Those who continue accepting payments in cryptocurrency face heavy fines.

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Microsoft commercial cloud, Azure vs. Amazon Web Services is nice storyline, but misguided comparison

Microsoft Azure vs. AWS is a fun comparison, but Microsoft's commercial cloud is more akin to Oracle and Salesforce.

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Intel releases first Optane SSD for desktops, workstations

Starting at $389, the Optane SSD 900P Series will ship in either 280GB or 480GB in U.2 or HHHL form factors and provide speeds that will blow away competing solid-state storage drives.

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Pixelbook arrived, Moto X4, Essential Phone, iPhone X orders (MobileTechRoundup #411)

It was Apple iPhone X pre-order week while the Pixelbook also arrived and is proving to be a fantastic piece of hardware. Check out the podcast for nearly an hour and a half of mobile talk.

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APIs are everywhere, but documentation is wanting

Recent survey points to popularity of APIs and weak spots. Also, an API expert looks at what's next in APIs..

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HTC U11 Plus, U11 Life: Everything you need to know (photos)

HTC could reveal two new smartphones on Nov. 2: the HTC U11 Plus and HTC U11 Life. Here's what teasers and leaked renders suggest HTC will announce.

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HTC U11 Plus teased: Here's what to expect November 2

HTC is teasing a smartphone announcement for Nov. 2, and it looks to be the rumored HTC U11 Plus with an 18:9 aspect ratio display. HTC is also expected to introduce a mid-range U11 Life at the event.

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India surpasses US as second largest smartphone market

Low smartphone penetration and a boom in LTE have expanded the market in India, putting it behind China, according to Canalys.

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​Number of Indian startups plummet as e-commerce fails to find a new formula

Irrational exuberance, entrepreneurs, and VCs without vision, a disingenuous and incompetent government, and an inability to come up with a new business model that caters to the bulk of Indians has caused the sector to severely stagnate.

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9 robots that will give you the creeps

Some robots are designed to be cute and approachable. This is not that gallery.

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Best Qi wireless chargers: Charge up your iPhone X and iPhone 8

Ahead of Apple's release of the AirPower mat, there are many wireless charging options available for the iPhone X, iPhone 8, and iPhone 8 Plus.

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Bradesco seeks financial services startups

The Brazilian banking giant is interested in accelerating ventures from areas including blockchain, customer engagement and artificial intelligence.

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Thanks, Apple: You saved me from an expensive mistake (buying an iPhone X)

I did not need to make a decision about buying a new iPhone this year. By botching the purchase process, Apple did it for me.

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Time to move on from DevOps and continuous delivery, says Google executive

CI/CD, DevOps are so 2007. IT leaders and professionals need to elevate their thinking to guiding their businesses through disruptive times.

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iPhone X screen: Here's how much it will cost to repair

Don't drop your iPhone X: Without AppleCare warranty, repairing the all-screen device will set you back $279. Other damages out of warranty will cost $549.

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Thanks T-Mobile, quick and easy jump from Galaxy Note 8 to Apple iPhone X

Since I test so many different phones, I figured it was time to join a program that lets switching out devices easy. T-Mobile was a breeze last night and my iPhone X will be here next week.

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Road tech: How I left Florida to escape Irma, and never went back

Now that David Gewirtz is finally settling into his new digs in Oregon, he can tell the story of how a hurricane evacuation resulted in a cross-country adventure -- and the tech that made it all possible.

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Get an LG G6 for $399.99

Originally priced at $650 (and up), LG's enterprise-friendly flagship phone can be yours for at less -- if you're an Amazon Prime subscriber.

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Microsoft's rumored Andromeda foldable mobile device: What might be inside?

If and when Microsoft brings a foldable mobile Windows 10 device to market, are there specific apps and services might give it a fighting chance?

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After Windows 10 upgrade, do these seven things immediately

You've just upgraded to the most recent version of Windows 10. Before you get back to work, use this checklist to ensure that your privacy and security settings are correct and that you've cut annoyances to a bare minimum.

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iPhone X or iPhone 8? Price, size, camera all factor in your buying decision

Apple will start accepting pre-orders for the iPhone X on Friday, with some early purchasers getting delivery the following week. Should you spend the extra bucks on an X, or is an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus good enough? Here's how to decide.

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Fossil Q Explorist and Venture hands-on: Android Wear fashion watches with full round display

Smartwatches often look techy, plain, chunky, or unattractive. The Fossil Q Explorist and Venture watches bring a full round usable display with high quality materials and daily wear durability.

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Kinect, Xbox and Windows 10: Why accessibility matters

The demise of Kinect is a worrying change in the options for how we can interact with our devices.

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Kraken partnership with Avitas points to a cautious market for enterprise robotics

Hesitant to buy, commercial customers are more likely to bet on robots-as-a-service

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Nokia revises financial guidance amid 'challenging' networks market

Nokia has updated its guidance for 2017 and 2018, citing a more challenging market across networks as well as restructuring costs and its refocus on digital health and patents.

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NSW Police targeting shows the ethical dangers of secret algorithms

Once the unknown and unaccountable process decides you're a potential future criminal, simply wearing the 'wrong' clothes and sitting in the 'wrong' train carriage can attract police attention.

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ZTE ups R&D spending to $1.4 billion

ZTE spent around $1.4 billion on R&D during the nine months to September 30, with the Chinese tech giant having deployed more than 60 pre-commercial 5G networks worldwide.

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ACMA warns Crunch Tel for TCP Code breach

Crunch Tel has been formally warned by the ACMA after transferring 408 mobile, landline, NBN, and ADSL customers from Crunch Networks to Crunch Tel without informing the customers or gaining their consent.

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Government cancer screening register delayed again: Labor

The Australian government's cancer-screening register will not be operational until March 2018, Labor has said, with Telstra again delaying the service to be delivered under its AU$220 million government contract.

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Verizon and Ericsson deploy Massive MIMO on Irvine LTE network

Verizon's 4G LTE network in Irvine now has Massive MIMO to increase speeds and capacity for customers, with the carrier working with Ericsson to upgrade its wireless network ahead of 5G.

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LG Electronics increases Q3 profit as mobile business narrows loss

Increased revenue across the board compared to a year ago has seen overall profits rise.

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$GOOG Analysis: Google's rapidly narrowing future

In its Q3 conference call Google executives talk about future technologies such as AI and auto-cars but did little to address issues in its core business

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Pixel 2 XL screen burn-in: Google says software update incoming

Google VP promises software update to address the Pixel 2 XL's apparent screen burn in on some early units.

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Samsung introduces low-cost Galaxy Tab A, launching next month

Samsung will make the Galaxy Tab A available on November 1 starting at $229.

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Microsoft Office 365 now has 120 million business users

Microsoft's Office 365 commercial business continues to power its cloud results in its first quarter of fiscal 2018. LinkedIn is 'ahead of plan,' in its contributions, as well, officials claim.

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iPhone X pre-orders start this week: 9 features to expect

Apple's iPhone X will be available Friday, October 27 and ship on November 3. Here are the features we look forward to most.

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Intel delivers strong Q3, touts AI, cloud pipeline

Intel's Internet of things group showed growth of 23 percent with data center revenue up 7 percent.

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Alphabet tops Q3 targets as sales climb 24 percent

The tech giant has rebounded from its profit slump last quarter.

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Amazon sales up 34 percent in Q3

With solid growth across segments, Amazon is putting up a strong challenge against both retail and cloud competitors.

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Microsoft hits its $20 billion annual run rate goal for commercial cloud in strong Q1

Microsoft hits the mark on its commercial cloud goal set back in 2015.

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Walmart turns to robots to help solve out-of-stock issues

The world's largest retailer has had a well-documented struggle with empty shelves in its stores.

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Waymo to test self-driving cars in Michigan's winter conditions

To achieve full, Level 5 autonomy, vehicles need to be able to handle all of the environmental conditions a human can.

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As Congress mulls surveillance reforms, here are the good, bad, and ugly options

For the first time since the Edward Snowden surveillance revelations, lawmakers get to choose a new law.

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Intuit will acquire Exactor to expand QuickBooks platform

Intuit is buying Exactor to bring more tax filing features for retail SMBs into QuickBooks.

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Twitter bans Russian media companies from advertising on its platform

Twitter says the Kremlin-backed news sites Russia Today and Sputnik attempted to interfere with and disrupt the 2016 US presidential election.

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First Ryzen laptop chips: AMD promises big gains in performance and efficiency

The mobile version of AMD's more competitive Zen architecture not only reaches a broader slice of the PC market, but is also the first Ryzen processor with on-die graphics. AMD is promising big gains in performance and efficiency.

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How reliable are high capacity drives?

Backblaze, the cloud backup provider, has released its latest drive reliability numbers, including 8, 10, and 12TB drives, as well as older 4, 5, and 6TB drives. "Consumer" drives continue to beat, slightly, "Enterprise" drives in reliability. Here's what you need to know.

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LG adds four phones to Amazon Prime Exclusive program, including the LG G6

You can score some great phone deals through the Amazon Prime Exclusive program, saving hundreds while allowing some lock screen ads and Amazon app installs.

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Pentaho version 8 announced

Hitachi Vantara announces version 8.0 of Pentaho, the company's BI, data integration and data science stalwart.

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iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Which has better business specs?

Based on specifications, how do these devices compare for business buyers? You can't look at speeds and feeds alone when it comes to flagship smartphones and their overall business worthiness.

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AMD unveils world's fastest CPUs for ultrathin notebooks

AMD Ryzen mobile processors are the fastest processor for ultrathin notebooks, with up to 44 percent more multi-threaded CPU performance and up to 161 percent more graphics performance than the competition.

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iPhone X pre-orders: Tips to be among first to get Apple's flagship

Finally: the 5.8-inch, all-screen iPhone X will be available for pre-order October 27.

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Comcast Q3: Video customer losses, offset by home, security, business, broadband accounts

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts said the company is positioned to manage shifting customer preferences as it cooks up digital experiences.

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Crazy new trend: Small boom in iPhone 8 trade-ins... already

It seems that some folks who bought iPhone 8 devices in the last month or so now want to trade up to the iPhone X. It's gonna cost them. Next time, we advise just thinking through your purchase before you buy.

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Cisco rolls out new storage networking telemetry capabilities

As data from critical applications proliferates, customers are looking for deep visibility across the storage network, Cisco says.

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Hackers can gain full access to maritime ship data through a built-in backdoor

The AmosConnect communication shipboard platform is so weak, complete hijacking is easy -- and there's an open door, too.

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Intel aims to be inside your artificial intelligence stack

Intel's master plan is to do for AI what it has done for server processors. The goal is to create a general purpose AI stack so enterprises can broadly adopt machine learning.

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Worth the wait? Jibo goes on sale 3 years after blockbuster crowdfunding

It could be the first social robot to breach the coveted consumer market, but delays have hurt Jibo's prospects

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Should you buy an iPhone X on launch day?

At the end of the day it's your money, so feel free to do what you want. But here are my thoughts.

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Facebook to launch new Workplace chat features

One year after its launch, Workplace gets a desktop chat app and group video chat; Facebook says more than 30,000 organizations now use the platform.

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Trump administration to accelerate drone testing in the US

At least five trial programs are expected to launch in the next three years.

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Reddit begins crackdown on content which 'glorifies' violence

Subreddits which "glorifies or incites" violence against people or animals are being closed down.

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Google releases Android 8.1 developer preview with Neural Networks API

Ahead of a mass release in December, Google's Android 8.1 beta introduces Neural Networks API, Android Go optimizations, and more.

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ServiceNow beats Q3 earnings expectations

With more than 22 deals worth more than $1 million for the quarter, ServiceNow posts strong growth in subscription billings.

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Citrix, F5 Networks deliver mixed quarters

Citrix's EPS guidance for the fiscal year sent its share prices down more than five percent in late trading.

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The US emerges as next unlikely destination for tech outsourcing

Rising labour costs abroad and the need for agile, local teams in the same time zone that can react quickly to today's constantly evolving, tech-fueled customer needs is helping boost the fortunes of American onshore outsourcers.

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ServiceNow buys mobile platform startup SkyGiraffe

With SkyGiraffe, ServiceNow said its packaged apps, including IT Service Management, will be delivered in a native mobile format.

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Microsoft's newest Windows 10 'Redstone 4' test build adds more Settings changes

Microsoft's Windows 10 Build 17025, released to Insider testers, adds a few minor tweaks to settings but still no brand-new features, as of yet.

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Slack launches interactive screen sharing, will sunset Screenhero app

The interactive screen sharing feature rounds out the company's portfolio of call services, following the ​launch of screen sharing for video calls earlier this year.

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AI and Internet of Things will drive digital transformation through 2020

Research study reveals IoT, AI and synchronous ledger tech (blockchain) priorities.

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Windows 10 tip: Turn on the new anti-ransomware features in the Fall Creators Update

A well-hidden feature in Windows 10 version 1709 prevents "unfriendly" apps (including most known strains of ransomware) from modifying files in protected folders. Here's how it works.

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Brazilian fintech Nubank aims for the country's unbanked

One of Brazil's fastest-growing tech startups challenges the local financial services industry with a mobile-centric account that can be opened in minutes.

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Cisco, Google Cloud forge hybrid cloud partnership: Here's why they need each other

Google Cloud was flanked by AWS-VMware on one side of the hybrid cloud equation and Microsoft Azure on the other. Cisco's available partner base was dwindling. Enter the win-win.

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6 ways to use Amazon's $50 tablet for business

It may look like a consumer device, but the $50 Fire has plenty of business acumen under the hood.

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Amazon unveils in-home delivery service Amazon Key

The Amazon Key system is sold as a kit that includes the Amazon Cloud Cam, the Amazon Key app and one of several compatible smart locks.

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Cisco and Google partner on new hybrid-cloud approach: Goodzilla

Look out Amazon Web Services, by using Kubernetes and Istio, Google will enable Cisco customers to easily move and run their applications both on their own data centers and Google Cloud Platform.

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Microsoft stops manufacturing its Kinect sensors

Seven years after its introduction, the Microsoft Kinect sensor is officially no longer in production.

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How to build a data science team

For Vodafone NZ, the slogan that data science is a team sport took on new meaning. Based in a small, isolated market, the company had to bypass traditional HR approaches, taking a Moneyball-like approach to build the right team.

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SmartHalo review: Minimalist smartphone-connected device protects, motivates, and informs bike riders

For $149 you can add modern functionality to your pedal bike, powered by your smartphone. The SmartHalo removes the distractions of your phone with a simple central display.

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Kaspersky admits to reaping hacking tools from NSA employee PC

Apparently, a pirate download of Microsoft Office could be the root of all the trouble.

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How to turn your watch, shoes, or household junk into a password

Researchers are exploring ways to use your smartphone's camera as a secure way to identify yourself.

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Farmers are firing automatic lasers at hungry birds

A combination of IoT, automation, and solar-powered lasers may be an effective (and humane) way to prevent crop loss

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Whistleblower system SecureDrop fixes information leak vulnerability

While serious, the bug would take advanced skills to exploit in a very small time window.

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Hackers hijack Coinhive cryptocurrency miner through an old password

Yet another lesson in how not to secure your network.

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Who's building Linux in 2017?

The Linux Foundation has just released its latest report on who's creating Linux.

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Pegasystems rolls out new AI and virtual assistant capabilities

While virtually all software vendors are promoting new AI capabilities, customer service is one of the main areas where enterprises expect AI to actually drive revenue.

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Q3 earnings: Juniper meets expectations, Akamai beats

Juniper saw its revenues held back by timing of switching deployments.

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AMD beats Q3 estimates, outlook light

For the current quarter, AMD expects revenue to decrease approximately 15 percent from Q3.

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AT&T misses revenue expectations in Q3

Revenues were down on a year-over-year basis primarily due to declines in legacy wireline services and consumer mobility.

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GE Digital expands edge capabilities on Predix

The company announced a bevy of expansions to its edge-to-cloud technologies and industrial applications.

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Amazon brings Prime shipping to Amazon Business

Amazon Business is a B2B marketplace where businesses can purchase products ranging from IT equipment to food service supplies.

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Most US workers want to see more AI and robots in the office

Although workers want robots in the workplace to give them more time to do their primary job duties, almost all still want the human touch in the office.

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Autonomous construction equipment is here

Built Robotics launches out of stealth with self-driving excavators.

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Microsoft provides first target dates for its Skype for Business to Teams migration

Microsoft is preparing to add more messaging, meetings and calling features to Skype for Business by the end of Q2 2018 to ease migration to Teams from Skype for Business. Here's the roadmap.

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Gmail Add-ons lets developers integrate apps with Gmail inbox

Introducing Add-ons to Gmail makes the email service more enterprise friendly and brings it up to speed with other G Suite tools.

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Microsoft introduces a free, dedicated Azure Container Service for Kubernetes

Microsoft is rolling out a preview of a dedicated Azure Container Service for Kubernetes, but will continue to offer its existing ACS offering which will support other container orchestrators, too.

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NPR: National Public Radio goes digital across channels

The Chief Digital Officer from one of the most prestigious media brands in the world speaks out on digital transformation, building community, and reshaping an organization. Read carefully and learn from his lessons and experience.

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A rock and a hard place: Between ScyllaDB and Cassandra

How many NoSQL databases does the world really need, and how easily would you switch your existing solution for a new one? Asking these questions before setting out to build a NoSQL database is a good thing. The people behind ScyllaDB did, and now Cassandra may be between a rock and hard place.

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RHA MA650 wireless earbuds hands-on: 12 hour battery and sweatproof aluminum design

The 3.5mm headphone jack is nearly extinct so Bluetooth wireless headphones are gaining in popularity. RHA Audio makes high quality headphones and this $100 pair provides long battery life and a comfortable around-the-neck fit.

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iPhone X or iPhone 8? Price, size, camera all factor in your buying decision

Apple will start accepting pre-orders for the iPhone X on Friday, with some early purchasers getting delivery the following week. Should you spend the extra bucks on an X, or is an iPhone 8 or 8 Plus good enough? Here's how to decide.

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Singapore sets aside $4.5M for solar forecasting, launches sandbox to test new energy

Energy Market Authority commits S$6.2 million (US$4.57 million) in a four-year research grant to develop solar energy forecasting capabilities and unveils regulator sandbox to facilitate testing of new products in electricity and gas sectors.

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Sparkier, faster, more: Graph databases, and Neo4j, are moving on

New players, new features, platforms and ticking boxes. Let's talk graph with Neo4j.

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After quietly infecting a million devices, Reaper botnet set to be worse than Mirai

Reaper is on track to become one of the largest botnets recorded in recent years — and yet nobody seems to know what it will do or when. But researchers say the damage could be bigger than last year's cyberattack.

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Apple's iPhone X gamble shows signs of backfiring

OLED panel problems and technical issues relating to Face ID components could mean severe shortages well into next year.

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Dell expands PC-as-a-service options

The new offerings are aimed at businesses trying to modernize their technology and appeal to younger workers.

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New, imminent Bitcoin Gold fork met with skepticism

The proposed fork will create a new blockchain to trade the digital currency, but not everyone is convinced.

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Adblock Plus' Eyeo: Use Flattr to pay tiny sums for what you read online

Adblock Plus owner Eyeo is pushing its revamped Flattr micropayments service at users and publishers.

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50,000 drivers needed: Can technology save the trucking industry?

There's been lots of talk about autonomous vehicles. The market is certainly ripe. How close are we really?

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Salesforce updates AppExchange with personalization, new Lightning tools

With the expansion of its enterprise marketplace, Salesforce is highlighting new IDC data showing the Salesforce ecosystem will drive 3.3 million new jobs by 2022.

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Amazon pursued by 238 suitors in headquarters bid

The company is being wooed with everything from tax breaks to branded cities.

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MS-DOS variant PC-MOS/386 reborn as open source

Want a blast from your floppy disk past? PC-MOS/386, a 30-year-old MS-DOS clone operating system, is back as open source.

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Big global slowdown in tech, media and telecoms deals

Almost $100 billion less in the first nine months of 2017 - Europe's Brexit issues might be to blame says report

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Open-sourcing data will make big data bigger than ever

Open source changed everything about how we write code, can open-sourcing data do the same for big data? The experts say yes.

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Touchscreen Google Home existence hinted within code

Taking on Amazon Echo Show: Official Google app code suggests the company has a touchscreen Google Home in the works.

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Which trends will be hot for marketers this holiday season?

As Amazon reaches further and further across our online shopping experience, which trends can brand marketers use to effectively compete?

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Preventing Data Leakage, Protecting Your Business Infographic

SaaS implementations deliver high productivity and low overhead, but user error or malicious activity may lead to data leakage. A recent CBSi survey shows that companies are concerned about SaaS breaches; we share expert recommendations for SaaS security.

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Apple COO Jeff Williams: Mobile is a major AI platform

Artificial intelligence future: Apple is relying on a mobile framework that will allow developers to create apps that will enhance the AI experience.

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Adobe updates Experience Manager for fast, multi-channel content delivery

The updates should help marketers deliver consistent but contextually-appropriate messages across the growing number of devices and channels customers use.

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Apple, Samsung headed back to trial over iPhone damages

Patent wars continued: Judge Lucy Koh is giving Apple and Samsung until October 25 to propose a date for the retrial.

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Microsoft's Windows 10 Fall Creators Update rollout: A progress report

Microsoft is just about a week into its staged rollout of its Windows 10 Fall Creators Update. So how's it going?

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Intuit unveils new finance platform Turbo

With Turbo, Intuit is hoping to make TurboTax a year-around financial services tool rather than a once-a-year tax filing site.

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SAP Brazil delivers first Leonardo case study

Agribusiness firm is the first to go public about its use of the innovation suite; cloud products continue to perform well in third quarter results.

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Arm announces PSA security architecture for IoT devices

Arm hopes the adoption of its new PSA system will help protect trillions of connected devices in the future.

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Microsoft Azure customers now can run workloads on Cray supercomputers

Microsoft and Cray are teaming to give Azure customers with data-intentsive HPC, AI workloads access to Cray supercomputers running in select Microsoft datacenters.

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T-Mobile gains more ground as Sprint merger nears

The carrier boasts another strong quarter, but everyone's just wondering when its deal with Sprint will go down.

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Cisco to acquire BroadSoft in $1.9 billion deal

BroadSoft's technology will improve Cisco's enterprise collaboration solutions portfolio.

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Essential Phone price slashed $200 after two months

There is a lot of potential in the Essential Phone and it is honestly a fantastic piece of hardware with a stock Android experience. Sales must not be going well for such a drastic price drop so quickly though.

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Kaspersky Lab tries to claw back trust with transparency initiative

The company has promised independent source code reviews and increased bug bounty rewards in the future.

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Adidas is using robots to produce small-batch, local-market shoes

It usually takes 18 months to bring a shoe to market. Global shoe brands want to bring that down to a few days.

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Comcast: How AI, machine learning, DevOps and a bit of hardware may make it a smart home platform

Comcast may emerge as a key smart home platform player. Here's a look at Comcast's digital transformation playbook, which includes DevOps, AI and machine learning, voice and user interface and even hardware design.

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Apple quietly kills off 256-gigabyte iPhone 7

Hoping to pick up a high-capacity iPhone 7? You'd better hurry.

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Court sentence answers question of fully loaded Kodi box legality in the UK

A UK seller of fully loaded Kodi boxes has been handed his punishment in a landmark ruling.

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Pay with Google launched to speed up online payments

Google's online payments system is designed to speed up purchases and reduce failure rates.

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Businesses need to think about a public cyber star rating

How secure is your business and its supply chain, and could it stand up to public scrutiny?

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BodyGuardz Ace Pro case and Pure Arc protector for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Hands-on

The Galaxy Note 8 is arguably the best smartphone available today with a price starting at $930. For $40 or less, you can protect your Note 8 with a case or a glass screen protector.

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Google Pixel 2, Moto X4, Essential Phone, AirPods (MobileTechRoundup #410)

Pixel 2 reviews went live while Huawei revealed the Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro. A couple new phones arrived for testing and both hosts bought some more gear.

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Griffin Samsung Galaxy Note 8 cases and screen protector: Drop protection for your expensive smartphone

When popular smartphones are released we see a plethora of case options. The Note 8 is a fantastic smartphone for the enterprise and Griffin has a few case options to protect your investment.

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Rent the Runway CEO: Gender discrimination is larger workplace issue than sexual harassment

Jennifer Hyman runs a fast growing startup and helps women become successful in their businesses through Project Entrepreneur accelerator programs

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Vision is the next big challenge for chips

Neural engines are already showing up in phones and chipmakers are racing to develop more powerful hardware to meet demand for vision processing in a growing list of applications.

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Get a $1,000 software and services bundle for $49

Packed with tools designed for business growth, Briefcase offers tremendous value. There's just one catch.

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Google expands tech startup acceleration projects in LatAm

The company is turning its São Paulo venue into a hub to foster ventures across the region.

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DIY-IT guide to disaster preparedness: Because it's always something

Between natural disasters and cyberattacks, IT managers have a big job ensuring business continuity. In this guide, we offer ten key strategies to help your organization weather Mother Nature's wrath and cyberattackers' latest weapons.

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Technology we hate with a passion

Hate is back in fashion again. Tech is no exception when it comes to being the target of our anger and frustration -- but this stuff truly deserves it.

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Post-Truth, book review: The facts about 'alternative facts'

Fake news has been around far longer than last year's US Presidential election and the Brexit vote, but the internet allows BS to spread further than ever.

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My week with Harman Kardon's Cortana-powered Invoke speaker

My "non-reviewer's review" of the Harman Kardon Invoke speaker that works with Cortana: A solid device, but still not something I want or need.

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Facebook Messenger adds PayPal as P2P payment option

PayPal has similar deals with Skype and Slack and reported strong growth in P2P payments in the last quarter.

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The robot revolution has already happened in a surprising number of industries (and it has nothing to do with AI)

Affordable robotic automation is now available to mom and pop shops, which is driving crazy growth in the robotics industry.

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Ubuntu 17.10: Hands-on with Artful Aardvark

There are big changes in the latest release of Ubuntu. Here are my experiences in installing it on a number of different computers.

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This robot-run 3D printing farm is the future of light manufacturing

Even small businesses are now running lights-out facilities using robots and automation

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Cisco snaps up machine learning outfit Perspica

The deal builds upon Cisco's purchase of AppDynamics earlier this year.

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Culture Watch: A Crowded Bus All To Myself

From smartphone screens to virtual realities — the experience of the digital lifestyle obscures reality

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Agribusiness and utilities lead IoT adoption in Brazil

Other sectors struggle to see the return on investment, says study.

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Atlassian beats Q1 expectations with revenue up 42 percent

The collaboration and productivity software company saw its subscription revenue grow 69 percent.

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Chipmakers find new ways to move forward

Moore's Law is slowing at a time when new applications are demanding more muscle. The solution is to offload jobs to specialized hardware but these complex, heterogeneous systems will require a fresh approach.

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MongoDB's successful IPO reflects its differences with traditional open source

Day one of trading was good for MongoDB. The company has grown with a developer-friendly platform, a unique open source model, and an ability to poach workloads from the Oracles and SQL Servers of the world. The looming challenge is how it navigates coopetition with its frenemies in the cloud.

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PayPal reports solid Q3, active user base reaches 218 million

The company says it grew its active account base by 8.2 million during Q3.

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Facebook open sources concurrent programming debugger

One of the hardest tricks for any programmer to do is to master concurrent programming. Facebook's new tool, RacerD, goes a long way to helping developers spot concurrency errors.

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Medical marijuana: How IT can spark the budding cannabis industry

This fast-growing but difficult-to-navigate vertical needs IT providers. But how many will cater to a $20 billion industry that the feds consider illegal?

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Leaked: Facebook security boss says its corporate network is run "like a college campus"

The source of the recording said Facebook's senior management and executives were apathetic to matters of cybersecurity. Facebook's security chief said he used one of the remarks "as a figure of speech."

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Microsoft's Windows Server 1709: What's missing

Microsoft's latest Windows Server 2016 feature update, known as Build 1709, doesn't include support for Windows Server Essentials or Storage Spaces Direct.

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Intel unveils SDK for third party Alexa devices

The chip giant said the Speech Enabling Developer Kit provides a complete audio front-end solution for far-field voice control.

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Alphabet leads $1B investment round in Lyft

The investment adds another strand to the complicated web of alliances and rivalries developing in the emerging self-driving car market.

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The Apple Watch 3 is awesome

Ten days in with the new Apple Watch 3 and I'm amazed by how quickly it integrated into daily life.

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Google updates Data Loss Prevention API with new ways to manage data

As companies amass more data, they're looking for flexibility in how they identify and protect sensitive information, Google says.

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Microsoft brings LinkedIn, Translator apps to Huawei's Mate 10 Android phones

Microsoft's newest Android pal, Huawei, is making available customized versions of Microsoft's LinkedIn and Microsoft Translator apps as part of its new Mate 10 phones.

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Intel's new health IoT platform takes remote care beyond consumer devices

Intel's Health Application Platform, paired with hardware from Flex, offers a way to remotely monitor patients without the challenges that come with tablet- or smartphone-based solutions.

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How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10

Here's everything you need to know before you repair, reinstall, or upgrade Windows 10, including details about activation and product keys.

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Verizon Q3 solid, adds 603,000 net retail postpaid customers

Verizon's quarter highlights how offering unlimited plans has allowed it to defend its business vs. competitors such as T-Mobile.

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HPE places bets on edge computing, IoT, hybrid and plans to streamline operations again

HPE's biggest bet is that IoT will rely on more compute at the edge of the network. Meanwhile, HPE plans to streamline under a program called HPE Next.

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APAC e-commerce to hit $2.1T as digital payments gain popularity

Asia-Pacific e-commerce market is projected to grow 12 percent annually to hit US$2.1 trillion by 2021, as digital payments such as mobile wallets and bank transfers gain traction among shoppers.

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Malicious Minecraft apps in Google Play enslave your device to a botnet

Malicious Minecraft skin downloads can harness your device for DDoS attacks.

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Toshiba investigated by regulators over Westinghouse debacle

Investigators want to know if the company's financials in relation to the loss were correct.

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NSA won't say if it knew about KRACK, but don't look to this leaked doc for answers

Given how the NSA has tried to hack anything it can, many looked to one top secret leaked document for answers.

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Adobe targets 20 percent revenue growth for FY 2018

The company's total addressable market will amount to about $83 billion by 2020, executives plan on telling financial analysts on Wednesday.

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eBay's Q3 narrowly beats expectations

eBay's shares fell after hours despite the generally in-line results.

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EU: Privacy Shield works, but US can do more to protect non-Americans

After reviewing the European-US pact, the European Commission urges US to enshrine protections for non-Americans in US law as it debates FISA renewal.

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Windows 10 productivity tips: Making everyday tasks easier

Ed Bott's extensive collection of Windows 10 tips, organized by category. This page includes the most popular tips for working smarter.

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​Samsung launches Bixby 2.0 everywhere plan, consolidates IoT efforts: Will developers bite?

Samsung outlined the next version of its Bixby digital assistant with an SDK and said it will unify its various IoT platforms in a move it hopes will woo developers.

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Windows 10 performance and troubleshooting tips: Run faster, smoother, longer

Ed Bott's extensive collection of Windows 10 tips, organized by category. This page includes the most popular tips for performance and troubleshooting.

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Flagship smartphones: Specs, benchmarks and prices for iPhone, Samsung, Huawei and more

Updated to include Huawei Mate 10 and Google Pixel 2 specs, and iPhone 8 benchmarks. Here's how the top end of the smartphone market looks at the moment.

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Apple, GE partner to bring Predix apps to iOS

The aim is to bring analytics from GE's Predix industrial IoT platform to Apple's iPads and iPhones.

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AI, robotics, IoT, augmented and virtual reality to bolster ICT spending

According to IDC, spending on new technologies will accelerate over the next five years and boost spending on information and communications technology overall.

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Windows 10 networking and security tips

Ed Bott's extensive collection of Windows 10 tips, organized by category. This page includes the most popular tips for networking and security.

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Get a Dell PowerEdge T30 mini-tower server for $329

That's a whopping $220 off the regular price.

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NFL tight end joins a company using VR to diagnose concussion

The evidence of traumatic brain injury is overwhelming. The league is hoping technology can help.

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iOS tip: The handy shortcut menu hidden on your iPhone or iPad

Here's a simple trick that will make it much easier for you to find and use the buried features that you regularly use on your iPhone or iPad.

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Adobe revamps Lightroom in major Creative Cloud update

Adobe unveiled a bevy of Creative Cloud updates at the Adobe MAX conference in Las Vegas.

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HP launches ZBook X2, claims it's "world's most powerful detachable PC"

The 14-inch mobile workstation is being introduced at Adobe's Max conference, and its top-notch specs and high price tag put it clearly in the same market as Microsoft's new Surface Book 2.

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AppDynamics announces Business iQ updates, IoT and network visibility

The updates are all aimed at giving CIOs the tools to contribute more to strategic business decisions.

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FDA selects Box to help it modernize IT infrastructure

The deal is strategically important for Box as it grows its business in both the government and life sciences sectors.

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Oracle swats 252 bugs in patch update

Hundreds of different products are affected by a range of vulnerabilities tackled in the update.

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Microsoft's Surface Book 2 is what the next MacBook Pro should be (but almost certainly won't)

If Microsoft's new Surface Book 2 ran macOS, it would be the perfect MacBook Pro.

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ATM malware available online for only $5,000

Malware which forces ATMs to hemorrhage cash has been discovered for sale on the Dark Web at an unfortunately accessible price.

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Docker, IBM expand partnership

As IBM looks for ways to grow its cloud business, it's working with Docker to provide more assistance for cloud migrations.

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Tech founders dominate Forbes magazine's billionaire list

The boom in tech stocks has made people like Bill Gates, Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg multibillionaires, followed by the founders of Twitter, Snap and WhatsApp. The Forbes 400 list provides an annual score...

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JPMorgan Chase to acquire payments platform WePay

The acquisition will give Chase's business customers access to a simple platform for embedding payment acceptance into their digital experiences.

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Protecting Your Clouds - Research Report

In this research report, we present the results of a recent Tech Pro Research survey, asking our readers about their current cloud activities, security operations, and priorities. You'll learn how IT departments are planning their implementation of private and hybrid cloud infrastructure, how they're dealing with concerns about insider threats, their perceptions of shadow IT, and how you can protect your organization in a challenging threat landscape.

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With Surface Book 2, Microsoft shows off its vision of the PC's future

Microsoft claims its new Surface Book 2 devices pack more computational power than any competitor. Can these super-premium devices convince other PC makers to raise the bar as well?

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IBM's Q3 gets boost from z System mainframe; As-a-service annual run rate hits $9.4 billion

IBM's results got a lift from an old standby--the mainframe--with a pervasive security twist.

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Garmin Speak adds Amazon Alexa to your car for $149

Garmin's 1.5-inch circular Speak sits above your car dashboard and provides access to Amazon Alexa as well as turn-by-turn navigation.

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Coupa Software buys AI firm Deep Relevance

Coupa plans to apply the AI models developed by Deep Relevance to the spend data Coupa has collected from its customer community.

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Tableau unveils high-scale Hyper engine, previews self-service data-prep and 'smart' capabilities

What's new, what's coming, and what's missing, a conference recap from Tableau Conference 2017.

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Google Calendar gets new business features

An updated version of Google Calendar for the web makes it easier for enterprise teams to schedule meetings.

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Intel unveils the Nervana Neural Network Processor

The chipmaker explains the architecture behind the new AI-focused processor, formerly known as Lake Crest, and names Facebook as a collaborator as it brings the Nervana NNP to market.

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Cisco's new predictive services portfolio taps AI to solve IT skills gap

The networking and data center giant said that its predictive services portfolio can help customers spot, predict and prevent IT failures.

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Egnyte analyses 25 PBs of data to discover how businesses manage their content

Do businesses know what sort of data they have -- and more importantly -- where it is stored?

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Microsoft to expand Azure Government Secret cloud option for handling classified data

Microsoft also will be making Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Teams available for U.S. government customers in early 2018.

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Greenpeace: Apple is green, but there's a greener smartphone maker

Greenpeace's Guide to Greener Electronics 2017 give Apple a B- on its report card, ahead of the likes of Dell, HP, Samsung, and Amazon. But the top spot goes to a company you may not have heard of.

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Chinese backdoor malware resurfaces after more than a decade

The malware affects Windows 7 and up to Windows 8.1, the researchers confirmed.

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GM to begin testing self-driving cars in New York in early 2018

General Motors' subsidiary Cruise Automation plans to test fully autonomous vehicles in lower Manhattan.

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ZTE Axon M announced: AT&T exclusive dual screen smartphone functions in four modes

While most smartphone manufacturers are minimizing bezels and removing front buttons, ZTE decided to offer another innovation with a dual display folding phone.

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PayPal enables Venmo payments at millions of US retailers

Venmo users will be able to use their app balance or linked cards and bank accounts anywhere PayPal is accepted in the US via the mobile web.

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How Microsoft is thinking differently about hardware and software

Maybe this 'One Microsoft' thing really is taking hold -- at least if you believe Microsoft's account of how the latest Surface Book, Windows 10 feature update and new Office release all came to be.

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GE Aviation, Teradata form product partnership

The two companies said they will create products and services for the aviation industry.

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Microsoft starts rolling out Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Microsoft's newest feature update for Windows 10, the Fall Creators Update, is available to mainstream users for PCs starting today, October 17.

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Microsoft's new MacBook Pro competitor, the Surface Book 2: Specs, pricing, availability

Microsoft will start shipping new 13.5-inch and 15-inch Surface Book 2 high-performance laptops as of mid-November. Here's what to expect.

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Splunk acquires SignalSense, beefs up machine learning, security expertise

SignalSense will give Splunk more technology and machine learning expertise for its security tools.

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Windows 10 Fall Creators Update is here: Should you upgrade now?

The fourth feature update to Windows 10 is here now. It's packed with a wide assortment of new and refined features, including some new security options designed to block zero-day exploits and ransomware. But don't rush to install it yet.

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ServiceNow intros ML platform Agent Intelligence, aims for customer service automation

The platform is designed to automatically categorize, route and assign customer service processes.

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There's a huge opportunity in robotics for early career computer scientists and serious software engineers

Maya Cakmak is pioneering ways for non-experts to program robots. Her work is opening a new field you should know about.

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As devastating as KRACK: New vulnerability undermines RSA encryption keys

A new security flaw has placed the security of RSA encryption in jeopardy.

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KRACK mass Wi-Fi attack: Who is to blame?

A cryptography expert weighs in on how the bug managed to lurk in WPA2 without detection.

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Adobe patches zero-day vulnerability used to plant gov't spying software

KRACK is not the only security flaw you should be concerned about.

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Elasticsearch now on Alibaba Cloud, eyes China market

Open source search platform Elastic inks partnership to offer its tools on Alibaba Cloud in China, where it is looking to grow its customer base.

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Singtel slapped with fine for broadband service outage

Singapore telco has been fined S$500,000 (US$369,946) for a service disruption last December that lasted nearly a day and caused by a scheduled DHCP security patch update.

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Colossus veteran salutes Bletchley Park's first cyber-security graduates

Some of the first students to complete Qufaro's cyber-security course were presented with their certificates by a 94-year-old Colossus code-breaking veteran. The online course is a step towards setting up a cyber-security college at Bletchley Park.

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Microsoft Redmond employees working in the trees

Thanks to new Wi-Fi-enabled tree houses, which are intended to boost collaboration and productivity.

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Windows 10 setup and configuration tips: Don't settle for default settings

Ed Bott's extensive collection of Windows 10 tips, organized by category. This page includes the most popular tips for getting Windows 10 configured exactly the way you want it.

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Here's every patch for KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability available right now

Vendors are reacting swiftly to a vulnerability which lets attackers eavesdrop on your network traffic.

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Are you experienced? Customer lessons from Comcast, American Girl, and Irish whiskey

The differences between customer engagement, customer experience, consumable experience, and brand experience can have significant impacts on your company's strategy. Paul Greenberg explains it all for you.

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TCL with Roku: A big, bright, cheap smart TV with a nearly perfect UI

If Apple were ever to sell an actual TV set, they could take some real lessons from the user experience on this inexpensive big box store TV.

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Huawei Mate 10 and Mate 10 Pro: Massive battery, minimal bezels, and AI chipset

Huawei makes the last major smartphone announcement of 2017 with two new devices built to challenge Apple and Samsung. Dual cameras, Android 8.0, and a Neural Network processing unit are present on these new phones.

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Homeland Security orders federal agencies to start encrypting sites, emails

Three-quarters of the federal government uses encryption. Homeland Security says that isn't enough.

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São Paulo city readies own app to support taxi drivers

The app will provide features offered in mobility apps, such as estimate fares and ride data.

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Cognitive chatbots in customer service: Beyond the hype and behind the scenes

A prominent AI company CEO and product designer explains key issues in cognitive computing and offers advice to enterprise buyers looking at intelligent agents in customer service.

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USB-C is a total dumpster fire because we want it to do too much too quickly

USB-C is what you end up with when you try to get a single cable to do too much across too many devices by cobbling together different standards.

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Raspberry Pi: Adding an SSD drive to the Pi-Desktop kit

The Pi-Desktop Kit add-on board includes a connection for an mSATA SSD drive. I am going to look at adding one, and using it for simple disk storage expansion and for booting the Raspberry Pi.

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WPA2 security flaw puts almost every Wi-Fi device at risk of hijack, eavesdropping

Security experts have said the bug is a total breakdown of the WPA2 security protocol.

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The robot revolution has already happened in a surprising number of industries (and it has nothing to do with AI)

Affordable robotic automation is now available to mom & pop shops, which is driving crazy growth in the robotics industry

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​Windows Subsystem for Linux graduates in Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Sysadmins and developers rejoice! WSL is now a fully fledged part of Windows 10, starting with the latest Fall Creators Update.

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Do you own your data and have free rein? The answer in an Internet of things, cloud world may surprise you

The great big data land grab is on, and the Internet of Things is going to make ownership even more complicated. Get ready for a few ownership spats as data becomes the new oil.

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BlackBerry Motion, Microsoft on Android, wireless earbuds (MobileTechRoundup #409)

Pixel 2 orders arrive this week, Huawei will be announcing devices tomorrow, a new Kindle was announced and will arrive soon, while the V30 is now available in stores.

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WUD Life Meteor Galaxy Note 8 case: Real rock back panel for a unique look and feel

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is my favorite smartphone currently available and there are a ton of case options for it. WUD Life has a unique take on a custom case created by embedded rock into the back.

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The media distractions of Google's X lab ventures

Google/Alphabet's X labs serves a giant purpose — to distract reporters from delving into the finances of its business

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Qualcomm wants iPhone sales, manufacturing banned in China

In the latest edition of the Apple-Qualcomm war: Qualcomm wants iPhones out of China.

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Enterprise architecture and business planning: now joined at the hip

Thanks to cloud, lines of business are increasingly engaging in technical activity. But without deep architectural expertise, things could get very messy -- and expensive.

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Watch a robot defend AI at the UN

Sophia got to share her views with some powerful leaders

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Oracle Open World 2017: 9 announcements to follow from autonomous to AI

Oracle highlights machine learning and artificial intelligence for running cloud services, delivering smart applications and driving data-driven decisions. Here's what's coming.

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Cyberpedia: Let's Get to the Bottom of Cloud Security

Navigating the glut of cloud security vendors and technologies can be a huge challenge and a massive headache. Palo Alto Networks' Cyberpedia site delivers relevant, up-to-date guidance that will increase your knowledge and help you make better-informed decisions when it comes to protecting your data and resources.

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5 Misconceptions about Shadow IT

Shadow IT happens when individual teams and lines of business begin using cloud services without IT's involvement or oversight, and it's a risk that businesses cannot afford to take. Here, we discuss five common misconceptions and key considerations for any organization that does business in the cloud.

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This bug let a researcher bypass GoDaddy's site security tool

A security researcher said the tool, which is supposed to prevent SQL injections, could be easily bypassed.

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iPhone 8 tips: How to force restart, enter recovery, and DFU mode

If you try to force a restart on your iPhone 8 the old way, you'll get a nasty surprise!

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Vroom! How 3D printing is revving up to save the auto industry big bucks

We open the hood of the auto industry and take a look inside with John Kawola, president of 3D printer maker Ultimaker.

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Why Apple won't move the Mac to ARM

Apples A10 bionic chip is as fast as many x86 chips. Which leads to speculation that Apple will migrate macOS to its own chips. Here's why that won't happen.

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Tableau extends its footprint

With a new back end server, more connectivity, and a new data preparation capability, Tableau is growing its footprint across the enterprise. But is the company - and its customers - ready for the scrutiny that such ambitions invite?

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5 cheap car hacks for road warriors

Get ready to get smarter behind the wheel; these handy tools range from free to just $44. Plus: Your chance to win an Amazon Echo Plus!

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9 scary robots that will give you the jitters

Some robots are designed to be cute and approachable. This is not that gallery.

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It's time for a new C-Suite position: Chief AI Officer

A survey of 260 large organizations suggests enterprise adoption of AI is growing at a remarkable pace. That's a huge opportunity for savvy IT employees

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Equifax insists web portal has not been compromised

The credit rating agency has pushed back on claims of a second cyberattack.

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500 million PCs are being used for stealth cryptocurrency mining online

Your PC may be used to find cryptocurrency when you visit websites, with or without your consent.

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Best Google Chrome extensions to enhance your productivity, security, and performance

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

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HP teases 2018 release of 3D metal printing platform

HP's innovations will bring 3D metal printing into "more mainstream, high-volume production," said Stephen Nigro, president of HP's 3DP business.

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General Electric says internal ideas will produce $5bn in savings

GE says its efforts "to disrupt itself" have generated a backlog of valuable innovations that will produce billions of dollars in value

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What's really holding back today's CIO from digital transformation?

A new generation of IT leader has been arriving on the scene, more in-tune with the business, more collaborative, and with better soft skills, but a legacy tangle of tech stands in the way of moving towards the future.

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Target partners with Google for voice shopping through Google Express

Target joins Walmart, Costco, Kohl's and Ulta in a growing list of retailers that have partnered with Google's voice-activated shopping platform.

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Oculus Go: We must control virtual reality before it controls us

We must face up to the potential dangers of widespread virtual reality technology before it's too late.

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Make Google Chrome faster and better

Google Chrome is the most popular browser, and with good reason. But even Chrome can sometimes do with a spring-clean to keep it running optimally. Here are five tricks to help you speed up your browser.

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AWS, Microsoft launch deep learning interface Gluon

The interface gives developers a place where they can prototype, build, train and deploy machine learning models for cloud and mobile apps.

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Cloud giants hit pause on Internet backbone spending, Juniper's Q3 suffers

Juniper Networks recent quarters have been fueled by cloud giants building their own Internet backbones, but these customers recently hit pause on their capital spending.

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Microsoft's mystery update arouses anger, suspicion among Windows 10 users

Microsoft's update ser4vers are pushing out a new Photos Add-on app, with no explanation of what it does. Windows 10 users aren't taking it well.

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SAP Vora 2.0 ushers in containers, Kubernetes, tighter HANA integration

SAP's Spark-based data query platform gets a refresh. Now it's containerized, cloudified and runs on Spark 2.x.

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Researchers find 450,000 financial scams operating on social media

Each successful attack can cost victims tends of thousands of dollars.

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Take a break from work with the Moto Gamepad Mod: hands-on

Many of us rely on our phones as essential tools to get work done. However, there is a time for relaxation and with the Moto Gamepad mod you can transform your Moto Z into a portable gaming machine.

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Alibaba Cloud to offer, host Red Hat software

Chinese internet giant has joined Red Hat's cloud partner ecosystem and will offer the latter's open source products to Alibaba Cloud customers as well as host Red Hat customers on its cloud platform.

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Cisco updates ACI for customers moving to a multi-cloud strategy

The new features should simplify network management and improve security across complex environments.

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Kansas City mayor spams Amazon reviews in bid for headquarters

Nothing smells of desperation more than spamming Amazon with thousands of potentially "fake" reviews.

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SEC spoofed, malware hosted on US gov't server in new DNS attack

A compromised US government server has been used to host malware in the attack chain.

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Facebook bets on mobile VR: I'm not taking the bait

Opinion: Facebook is betting on mobile VR, but it still gives me no reason to buy into the circus.

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Microsoft Windows 10, Server 2016 patching error borks users' systems

Patches that Microsoft published for Windows 10 and Windows Server 2016 have resulted in problems for some business users. Here are some ways administrators can fix things.

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Developers get a broader VR market with Oculus Go

Whether working with Unity, Unreal or the Oculus Mobile SDK, developers can build for both the Oculus Go and the Gear VR at once.

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Republican polling firm's database was hacked, exposing donor records

The data was stolen just after the 2016 election, the polling outfit confirmed.

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Western Digital unveils breakthrough HDD technology

The new microwave-assisted magnetic recording (MAMR) technology should enable hard drives with 40TB of capacity by 2025, helping HDDs hold onto their staying power in the enterprise segment.

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GitHub aims to make coding more automated

Leveraging 10 years of data, GitHub is introducing automated features it says are "just the start of a longterm roadmap"

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Outlook bug meant S/MIME emails were sent unencrypted for months

The bug meant emails might not have been properly encrypted before they were sent.

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Apple's iOS 11.0.3 for iPhone and iPad is out, and it contains some odd bug fixes

If you had the display replaced on your iPhone 6s and it's not been working right since iOS 11, you need this update.

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​Box unveils framework for applying machine learning to content, Box Skills

Leveraging the company's partnerships with major cloud service providers, Box is announcing an initial product line focused on audio, video and image intelligence.

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Amazon unveils waterproof Kindle Oasis with built in Audible support

The device marks the 10-year anniversary of the Amazon's original Kindle e-reader launch.

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Private sector boosts innovation spend in Brazil

Companies have reacted to the economic instability of recent years by focusing on research and development, says study.

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NAS Wars 2017: Behind-the-scenes and final results

Welcome to ZDNet's DIY-IT project lab, where we've been stress testing RAID devices for your entertainment and edification. We put seven NAS boxes to the test and, in this final installment, we take you behind the scenes and summarize our results.

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Akamai acquires Nominum to beef up security wares, aims to court telecom carriers

The addition of Nominum gives Akamai a carrier customer base and new tools for its security lineup.

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Amazon targets teen shoppers with new account sharing feature

For Teens feature gives kids, ages 13 to 17, their own login credentials and the ability to shop and stream content under an adult's Prime account.

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Upskill updates AR platform for easier enterprise deployment

As the quality and quantity of AR glasses on the market grows, AR software maker Upskill is refining its hardware-agnostic platform for widespread use.

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Windows 10 tip: Customize and rearrange the Quick Actions buttons

The Action Center pane hosts notifications, but it also includes a group of buttons that give you easy access to common tasks and settings. Here's how to personalize those buttons to match your preferences.

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Fitbit Ionic: Excellent activity tracker, but it's not a very smart watch

Fitbit's latest GPS sport watch may be the most capable Fitbit ever, but a month of testing reveals some areas for improvement. Matt Miller offers tips for new and prospective Ionic owners.

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Intel launches AI-enabled anti-money laundering advisor

Leveraging technology Intel gained with its Saffron acquisition, the anti-money laundering advisor is the first "associative memory" AI tool for the financial services sector.

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US deputy attorney general just called for 'responsible encryption.' Don't fall for it.

You only need to look at the past year of data breaches, leaks, and exposures to see that some of the most precious national security and technological secrets in the US aren't safe.

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Amazon to develop a smart doorbell to deliver packages inside your home

Will "porch pirates" one day be a thing of the past?

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Here's why your old iPhone feels slow - and what you can do about it

It's got nothing to do with Apple doing something underhanded such as deliberately throttling your iPhone to tempt you to buy a new one.

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Net neutrality: Key zero rating decision made by Germany

It's legal to provide free data for certain services, German regulator decides.

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Most APAC firms have suffered breach, but security still not priority at board level

Some 86 percent of Asia-Pacific businesses have experienced a cybersecurity breach in the last two years, but just 44 percent believe security still is not a top discussion point for their board members.

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Judge smashes boundless warrant for identities of anti-Trump website users

A US judge has stripped away the warrant to the bare bones, to DreamHost's delight.

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Singtel, Ericsson set up 5G development facility

Located in Singapore, the centre is jointly funded at S$2 million over three years and will aim to drive the development of 5G in the city-state through skills upgrading, product demos, and industry collaboration.

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Israeli hackers caught Russian hackers exploiting Kaspersky, NYT reports

The Isreali government notified the US of Russia's use of Kaspersky software, NYT reports, prompting the US to ban federal use of the software.

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What is DevOps? An executive guide to agile development and IT operations

To make the most of today's containers, servers, virtual machines, and clouds, you need to deploy DevOps in your enterprise. Or, you can let your rivals put you out of business. It's your choice.

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Gartner: Weak back-to-school sales in US brought down Q3 PC shipments

Worldwide PC shipments dropped 3.6 percent year-over-year, Gartner says, in the 12th consecutive quarter of declining shipments.

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Get a Lenovo IdeaPad 710S Plus Touch for $700

This powerful biz-savvy portable normally sells for over $1,200. And use this hack to shave another $56 off!

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​Smartphone manufacturing still a pipe-dream under Modi's India

There have been many triumphant announcements concerning manufacturing, and specifically that of smartphones under the Modi government, but dangerously little traction to so far

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IBM unveils new programming model for building serverless applications

Composer from IBM should make it easier for developers to build serverless applications with languages they already use.

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Equifax says 693,000 UK residents affected by hack

The company initially said 400,000 UK residents were at risk.

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Alice, the making of: Behind the scenes with the new AI assistant from Yandex

Did you ever wonder what it's like to build an AI personal assistant, or to bridge the language gap? Hint: There's big data and machine learning involved.

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​Purism Linux smartphone makes its $1.5 million crowdfunding goal

Want a pure Linux smartphone, no Android? Purism has the cash it needs to give it a try.

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Dell outlines IoT strategy, plans to spend $1 billion on R&D over three years

Dell Technologies says the Internet of things is forcing computing into a more decentralized model with more power at the edge.

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Intel, QuTech work on 17-qubit quantum computing chip, packaging

Intel, along with IBM, Google, Microsoft and a host of others, are working to develop quantum computing breakthroughs and ultimately lead to a commercial system.

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Microsoft: We'll have two-thirds of Office users in the cloud by fiscal 2019

Microsoft is running ahead of projections in terms of how quickly its Office users are moving to Office 365, says the head of Office. And more LinkedIn integrations are coming soon.

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Workday makes its big analytics bet, launches Prism Analytics, data-as-a-service, benchmarking

Workday has integrated the technology behind Platfora and is betting that the ability to analyze new data sources will complement its people and financial information.

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Microsoft may have price increases in store for Windows 10 Pro Workstation, Win 10 downgrade customers

Microsoft is informing its PC maker partners of some coming changes to the way it will price and license Windows 10 for certain classes of users.

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Walmart expects surge in online sales as its digital strategy ramps up

The retail giant told investors Tuesday that it will continue to shift resources into building up its ecommerce business and digital technology stack.

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iOS 11 power user tips and tricks

Here's how to get the most from iOS 11 on your iPhone and iPad.

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Accenture left a huge trove of highly sensitive data on exposed servers

The four exposed servers had no password, but contained the "keys to the kingdom."

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UpGuard intros risk mitigation platform to boost vendor oversight

The company's new CyberRisk platform aims address a lack of oversight and accountability when it comes to third party vendor relationships.

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Arccos 360 review: Can an AI caddie improve your golf game?

To become a solid golfer you need to gather data on your gameplay and use that data to make the best decisions. The new Arccos 360 system does the heavy lifting for you.

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AtScale 6.0 and Kinetica 6.1 announced; SAP gets NVIDIA GPU religion

AtScale, Kinetica, SAP and NVIDIA tout their BI, Big Data, AI and GPU advances.

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What will you actually use Quantum Computing for?

There's always a blue sky technology waiting in the wings, and for enterprise computing, quantum computing takes that role. With Satya Nadella convening a panel of Microsoft's best physicists at the end of his Ignite conference keynote, it's fair time to ask, what will this mean to the enterprise and how long will the adoption curve take?

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Salesforce rolls out new Marketing Cloud integration with Facebook

Salesforce Lead Analytics for Facebook lets marketers measure the effectiveness of targeted ad campaigns.

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What Star Trek: Discovery taught me about cloud consulting

NCC-1031's crew is a prime example of an IT services consulting firm gone dysfunctional.

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Dubai airport to replace security booths, face scans with fish

Forget queues, you will instead walk through a virtual aquarium as a security check.

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Robots are coming to work. Are they safe?

A new alliance between OSHA and a robotics industry trade group puts safety in the spotlight

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Poland's big broadband test: Getting firms to fight over high-speed links for rural areas

With a 5G mobile rollout looming, Poland has been pushing to bring its infrastructure up to par.

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Nokia axes employees to refocus business, stops OZO VR camera development

Employees in the UK, the US, and Finland will be affected by the cuts.

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Carbanak hackers pivot plan of attack to target banks, the enterprise

The cyberattackers are using a fresh set of techniques to infiltrate the enterprise.

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Google acquires Relay Media in mobile web push

Relay's AMP converter technology helps shave down the time it takes for mobile pages to load.

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ACSC Threat Report highlights deplorable ignorance

The minister releases a significant cyber report, with news that a defence contractor was breached. That raises many questions, but the media failed to follow up. Australia, you've got a problem.

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Unlocking the power of collaboration

A work environment that doesn't encourage teamwork is among the top five reasons why people quit their jobs.

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Twitter blocks GOP ad, raises ire of US conservatives

After facing scrutiny for enabling the spread of "fake news," Twitter cracks down on a campaign ad from a Republican congresswoman for its "inflammatory" content."

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Campbell Soup hires new chief technology and information officer

Francisco Fraga joins the famous food brand from Procter & Gamble, where he helped develop an enterprise-wide IT architecture and master plan.

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Zume Pizza lands $48 million in funding for robotic pizza delivery

If the Uber of pizza is successful, it will change the way fast food chains operate

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Walmart revamps return process for online purchases

The retail giant said the new return process is part of its broader app-based technology initiatives.

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How a digital Cold War with Russia could threaten the IT industry

What would an escalation of tensions mean for the future of our relationships with Russian software companies, developers, and strategically outsourced tech talent?

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iOS 11 annoyances, and how to fix them

Every release of iOS seems to bring with it a crop of annoyances. Here's how to fix the top iOS 11 annoyances.

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GM buys LiDAR startup Strobe to accelerate driverless car effort

GM plans to merge Strobe with its Cruise Automation unit.

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The best new Bluetooth headphones worth a look

I tested some of the best Bluetooth headphones I could find, and loved some of their features.

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What is Kaspersky's role in NSA data theft? Here are three likely outcomes

A bombshell news report on Kaspersky's alleged involvement in the theft of NSA data leaves one crucial question unanswered.

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​Brazilian government launches national IoT strategy

The plan is aimed at positioning the country in the forefront of technology development within the next five years.

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Why a proxy server can't protect you like a VPN can

VPNs provide a lot more protection than proxy servers, even for those who just want to hide their IP addresses. Here's why you should use a VPN instead.

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VMware, SAP join forces on enterprise IoT

The companies are working together to boost Internet of Things (IoT) project deployment and scalability.

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Splunk buys IP assets of smaller rival Rocana

The deal is noteworthy considering Splunk and Rocana's acrimonious past.

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Mozilla pilots Cliqz engine in Firefox to slurp user browsing data

Mozilla insists the pilot program will improve user privacy, not lessen it.

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GitLab raises $20m in funding to create DevOps software, tools

The enterprise software provider says the Series C funding will be used to create solutions for developers.

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You can eat these sustainable soft robots

One day, these ingestible robots could be used for medical purposes.

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Bitcoin laundering suspect caught in US, Russia extradition spat

The two countries are fighting over where the Russian national should have his day in court.

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Data breaches highlight how Social Security number has to be phased out for blockchain, biometrics

The Social Security number shouldn't be the keys to verifying identity. As data breaches pile up, alternative authentication and identification technology needs to be considered.

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First self-driving cars, now Google AI is helping Rolls-Royce with autonomous ships

The neural-net, machine-intelligence behind many Google products is now being used in autonomous ship tech.

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The iPhone 8's best feature is one that most people will never get to use

The iPhone 8 - along with the upcoming iPhone X - has a knockout feature, but thanks to Apple's lack of courage, most people will never make use of it.

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StarHub, OCBC Bank partner to tap customer data insights

Singapore telco and bank will invest S$6 million over a year to jointly launch products and services based on data insights gleaned from each other's customer base.

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Deal sites predict Black Friday 2017 discounts on laptops, iPads, MacBooks

Prognosticators think you'll get more computer with notebooks selling under $400 during the shopping holiday, while the latest iPad could be on sale for close to $200.

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​Goodbye AOL Instant Messenger

The first mass-market instant message success story, AIM, is coming to a close. For all its popularity, AOL never really gave it a chance to make money.

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​Edge in name only: Android and iOS Edge web browser

Microsoft's Edge on Android smartphones and Apple iPhones is merely a thin cover over native open-source web browsers.

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Google Pixel 2, Pixelbook, Pixel Buds, and Clips (MobileTechRoundup #408)

This week's show was focused primarily on all the news from Google's announcements this week.

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Incipio case roundup : Affordable, stylish protection for the Samsung Galaxy Note 8

The Galaxy Note 8 is arguably the best smartphone available today with a price starting at $930. For $35 or less, you can protect your Note 8 while also giving it a bit more style.

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This is UX: 'design developers' add new dimension to software design

New tools and the drive to create superior user experience is creating a new breed of professional: 'design developers.'

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The rising tension between IoT and ERP systems

The Internet of Things is the new frontier. However, generations of ERP systems were not designed to handle global networks of sensors and devices.

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Disqus confirms 2012 hack of its comments tool

The company is sending out password reset emails to users whose passwords were exposed.

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Days of future past: Pardon me, is that laptop a real Louis Vuitton?

Style matters -- and it has as long human life has existed. Thanks mostly to Apple and its devices, style now matters in technology -- and makes a difference in our purchasing patterns. Paul Greenberg reprises a post from 2006: References may have changed, but the lust for and value of style hasn't.

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Wildlife biologists use Intel drones to spy on polar bears

Intel's Falcon 8+ drone launched from research boats despite steel interference.

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PledgeMusic exposed accounts by letting anyone log in without a password

The site boasted three million users last year.

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FDIC hit with more than 50 security breaches over two years

A new report from the Office of Inspector General has brought another wave of cybersecurity woes to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp.

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One month with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8: The S Pen rises above all else

After more than a month with the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, I am convinced it is the best phone for me and the best for many in the enterprise.

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Towards a unifying data theory and practice: Combining operations, analytics, and streaming

We've heard the one data platform to rule them all story before. Could it be this time it's actually true? New Pivotal-backed and Spark-compatible open source solution SnappyData promises so, and we take the opportunity to look inside and around for whys, hows, and options.

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Innovative 3D prints from the 2017 Simplify 3D contest

Simplify 3D, makers of a sophisticated 3D printing slicer, recently held a contest for the most innovative uses of their technology. We spotlight the finalists here.

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Running Hadoop on a Raspberry Pi 2 cluster

Last week I wrote about a 300 node cluster using Raspberry Pi (RPi) microcomputers. But can you do useful work on such a low-cost, low-power cluster? Yes, you can. Hadoop runs on massive clusters, but you can also run it on your own, highly-scalable, RPi cluster.

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Get the best deal on the best MFP for a small business

This all-in-one routinely goes on sale. Here's when you should pull the trigger -- and why.

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Raspberry Pi: Hands-on with the Pi-Desktop kit

This kit promises to turn your Pi into a functional desktop computer. I'm going to try it out and see how easy it is to assemble and use.

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SanDisk unveils industrial and automotive-grade SD and microSD cards

Need SD or microSD cards that can operate across a broad temperature range? SanDisk have you covered.

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As chip sales hit record levels innovation costs rise

The global chip industry is having a boom year as prices jump on key components leading to higher computing costs

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GE picks AWS as preferred cloud provider

The decision comes as GE refines its digital strategy, "doubling down" on what works.

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10 reasons the Galaxy Note 8 is better than the Google Pixel 2 XL for business

While the Google Pixel 2 XL was announced yesterday, there are still many compelling reasons the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is best for business.

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Uber app can silently record iPhone screens, researcher finds

Uber is thought to be the only third-party app that was given access to the private, undocumented feature.

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Apple fixes two High Sierra password bugs

It's the first update for the new Mac operating system since it was released last month.

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Google Pixelbook: When is Chrome OS getting real Android apps so I can do real work?

Google is turning up the heat on its thin client OS with a new flagship notebook device. So, when can I do real work with it?

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​Intel pushes FPGAs into the data center

Modern FPGAs can speed up a wide range of applications, but they still require a lot of expertise. Intel aims to make it easier for the rest of the world to use programmable logic for server acceleration.

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WSJ: Kaspersky software likely used in Russian-backed NSA breach

Hackers working for the Kremlin reportedly found sensitive information on the home computer of an NSA contractor who was using Kaspersky antivirus software.

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​Unisys appoints new LatAm head

Eduardo Almeida has the brief of boosting the firm's business in the region.

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The coming Cortana-powered Harman Kardon speaker may cost $200

Microsoft may have just outed its pricing for the first standalone Cortana-powered speaker from Harman Kardon which is due out this Fall.

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Lenovo's ThinkPad turns 25: Here are 25 facts to mark the anniversary

Lenovo's ThinkPad turns 25 and the standard for enterprise mobile computing has quite the tale to tell. Here's a look at 25 factoids from the journey.

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See, Apple was right to dump the headphone jack

Apple's removal of the headphone jack from the iPhone 7 a year ago was just the move the industry needed to begin getting rid of this legacy connector.

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Flagship smartphones: Specs, benchmarks and prices for iPhone, Samsung, Huawei and more

Updated to include Google Pixel 2 specs and iPhone 8 benchmarks. Here's how the top end of the smartphone market looks at the moment.

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Microsoft is bringing new Edge apps to iOS, Android

Microsoft is rolling out new Edge apps for iOS and Android (plus an updated Launcher app for Android) as part of its strategy to try to keep Windows 10 PCs central to users' computing mix.

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Cloud vulnerabilities are being ignored by the enterprise

RedLock's latest cloud security report suggests that organizations are failing in the most basic security practices.

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Keybase launches encryption for git repositories

You can now encrypt repositories to keep them private and secure.

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Seagate announces 12TB HDDs for desktop PCs and NAS

Seagate expands its Guardian series with 12TB IronWolf and BarraCuda Pro drives HDDs.

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State-sponsored hackers turn on each other

State-funded hackers are not only stealing from you but fighting amongst themselves.

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SAP vulnerabilities can take servers offline

A total of eight bugs found in SAP products lead to serious consequences for vulnerable systems.

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Could blockchain run a city state? Inside Dubai's blockchain-powered future

Plans are taking shape to transform the city and emirate of Dubai into the first blockchain-based government.

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A Stormtrooper robot with facial recognition technology

You can build your own army of tiny Stormtrooper robots, but they come with a hefty price tag

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Can Alphabet put "AI first" while considering the ethical implications?

Alphabet-owned Google is making AI central to its mission; its sister company DeepMind has started a group to grapple with ethical impact of AI.

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OpenWorld 2017: What we learned about Oracle's AI, cloud strategies

Oracle used this year's OpenWorld conference to debut a range of AI-powered tools across its ramped up cloud-based offerings.

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House bill would set new limits on US surveillance powers

The bill, if passed, will renew the controversial surveillance law for six years but would set some restraints on accessing Americans' data.

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Google's $1,000 Pixelbook is what Apple's MacBook should be

Remember when the MacBook was the notebook that people drooled over, and the Chromebook was seen as a joke? Times have changed.

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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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Closer look at Google's Pixelbook: Assistant, stylus, more (pictures)

Google just debuted its $999 Pixelbook at an event in San Francisco.

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Closer look at Google's Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL (pictures)

Google is giving us a closer look at its next-generation smartphones at an event in San Francisco.

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​Google launches Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL: AI first vs. iPhone 8, iPhone X, Samsung Note 8

Google's bet is that smartphone hardware is a commodity and artificial intelligence will win the day. Can Google lead its hardware parade with Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL and compete with iPhone X and Samsung Note 8.

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Google announces Pixelbook laptop with Assistant, 4-in-1 design

Pixelbook is a $999 laptop from Google with Google Assistant and a pen capable of hand recognition. It's "a high performance Chromebook," Google touted at its San Francisco event.

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IBM outlines Sears Home Services, Golden State Foods IoT projects

The two projects highlight how IoT is being used as a bridge for analytics and digital transformation projects.

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Pixel 2 first look: Google's launch event scene by scene (pictures)

At its October 4 event, Google is introducing the world to its Pixel 2, Pixel 2 XL, Home Mini, Pixelbook and more.

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Microsoft adds support for Java to its Azure Functions serverless-computing service

Microsoft is announcing at JavaOne that Java support is coming to its Azure Functions serverless service, fulfilling one of its biggest developer requests.

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NetSuite continues to build up infrastructure, capabilities with Oracle's help

Oracle is helping NetSuite expand its footprint with infrastructure and personnel support, enabling NetSuite to devote more resources to building up its portfolio.

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IBM buys Vivant Digital, will fold into IBM iX business

Vivant is a small boutique digital consultancy firm based in Sydney.

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

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

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NAS Wars 2017: We test the ioSafe 1515+ battle-hardened RAID

Welcome to the last of seven NAS stress tests, where we brutalize NAS devices to failure and then attempt to see if they can be recovered. This week, we blast apart the ioSafe 1515+, a nearly indestructible NAS built to withstand fire and flood.

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Here's a look at the top 2018 business technology priorities: AI, IoT, conversational systems, security everywhere

Companies will be building the foundation for artificial intelligence, analytics, IoT, digital twins, automated systems in 2018.

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​No, the Linux desktop hasn't jumped in popularity

Stories have been circulating that the Linux desktop had jumped in popularity and was used more than macOS. Alas, it's not so.

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Linux survival guide: These 21 applications let you move easily between Linux and Windows

If you need to navigate regularly between Linux and the Windows world, there are many applications that can make your job easier. We spotlight 21 quality applications that will pave the way.

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Windows 10 tip: More shell shortcuts that offer fast access to system folders

Learn these shortcuts to system and user folders that use the shell: prefix. This list includes some Control Panel destinations you can't access any other way.

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HP refreshes its flagship Spectre, Spectre x360 laptops

HP gives the Spectre duo an update and adds perks such as an integrated privacy screen to its convertible.

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Password leak puts online radio stations at risk of hijack

Leaked admin accounts and passwords for radio stations allowed anyone to log-in and hijack broadcasts.

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Salesforce updates Financial Services Cloud for retail banking

With the addition of retail banking capabilities, Salesforce is creating a product that's more focused on a bank's customer-facing staff.

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Companies that support remote work experience 25 percent lower employee turnover (and other findings)

A new survey shows the pros and cons of a distributed workforce.

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World's biggest hard drive gets even bigger

Western Digital has once again pushed the envelope when to comes to "world's biggest hard drive," hitting 14TB.

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Extending SaaS to Mobile Workers

When remote employees want to use SaaS applications on laptops, tablets and smartphones, the promise of increased productivity must be balanced against the increased risk. We'll talk about monitoring and controlling data access and storage, authentication, remote management, and other critical factors for SaaS endpoints.

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Uber board reduces Kalanick voting rights in light of SoftBank deal

The company's new CEO Dara Khosrowshahi is making his presence known.

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Georgia city offers to rename itself Amazon to secure headquarters bid

The smell of desperation is in the air.

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Australia goes hawk with new diplomatic cyber strategy

The new International Cyber Engagement Strategy emphasises the carrot of trade, but it was introduced with a reminder that Australia has a stick of cyber weapons.

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Intel former CEO Paul Otellini dies in sleep

Paul Otellini was almost 67 and spent his entire professional life at Intel.

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Singapore government mulls laws on e-payment fees

Country is assessing other jurisdictions to decide whether to regulate e-payment surcharges to encourage cashless adoption, but says it currently wants to focus on pushing low-cost options to spur market competition.

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Ford CEO Hackett: Digital transformation means making the business fit first

Ford CEO Jim Hackett outlined a broad plan to bet on mobility, connectivity and retooling manufacturing with a bevy of new technologies. But first the company needs more financial fitness to fund the future.

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Oracle's Larry Ellison: The way to prevent data theft is more automation

At OpenWorld, Ellison unveils Oracle's new highly-automated cyber defense system, which works in conjunction with its autonomous database to automatically detect threats and install patches.

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Accelerating Security Innovation: Introducing the Palo Alto Networks Application Framework

Staying ahead of cybercriminals is a full-time job, and one that most companies don't have time or resources to manage. The new Palo Alto Networks Application Security Framework creates a constantly expanding app marketplace for innovative security technologies, putting the best minds in the business to work for you.

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Restricting SaaS to Authorized Users

Once your company has decided to embrace SaaS, it's critical to lock down credentials and keep malicious actors from gaining access. We'll talk about monitoring user activity for insider threats, multifactor authentication, behavior analysis to catch anomalous activity, and other important considerations for safe SaaS deployments.

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Yahoo says all 3 billion accounts hit by 2013 hack

Originally the hack was thought to have exposed more than one billion accounts.

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iOS 11.0.2 is out

Small batch of bug fixes and improvements.

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State of Cloud Security Infographic

This infographic illustrates several key findings from an exclusive survey conducted by CBS Interactive on behalf of Palo Alto Networks. Covering private and hybrid environments, infrastructure as a service, and software as a service, the data shows enterprises embracing cloud technologies despite serious concerns about data protection.

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Broadcom, Brocade push back merger deadline

The companies have been tied up in regulatory review hurdles for nearly a year.

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Microsoft acquires social virtual-reality startup AltspaceVR

Microsoft also takes the wraps off another Mixed Reality headset and reiterates its Windows Mixed Reality vision at its Windows Mixed Reality showcase in San Francisco.

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​Facebook launches its first innovation school in Brazil

The initiative is part of an "unprecedented" investment plan for the country and will support over 7000 entrepreneurs a year.

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10 best smartphones: Will new Google Pixel challenge rival flagships?

Apple recently announced the new 2017 iPhone lineup, but even its best can't surpass Samsung's latest Galaxy Note.

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Take a Google Analytics master-class for $39

Business Bargain Hunter: Normally $497, this online course aims to make you a GA ninja.

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What's it like using the world's fastest smartphone?

Apparently the processor inside the iPhone 8 is a "desktop-class performance in a handset." But does this mean anything?

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Lenovo's ThinkPad turns 25: Here are 25 facts to know

Lenovo's ThinkPad turns 25 and the standard for enterprise mobile computing has quite the tale to tell. Here's a look at 25 factoids from the journey.

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How to Assess Risk to Cloud-Based Data

Software-as-a-service delivers significant benefits and advantages over traditional installations, but data security cannot be overlooked. Here, we discuss high-level policy considerations such as how to classify data based on its sensitivity, assign risk levels, and set access privileges based on those tiers.

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BlackBerry announces move to the New York Stock Exchange

The company will trade under the new ticker symbol "BB" after the stock transfer is complete.

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Ace Hardware acquires The Grommet, bolsters e-commerce, product strategy vs. giant rivals

Ace Hardware competes with giants like Home Depot, Lowe's and Amazon. The retailer now has a majority stake to ensure it has unique products and a better omnichannel strategy.

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Equifax CEO admits responsibility 'starts at the top' for devastating data breach

Former Equifax CEO Richard Smith says the data breach shouldn't have happened on his watch.

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US violated spy laws 'hundreds' of times in the past decade

Congress has until the end of the year to reauthorize the controversial surveillance law, which has been at the center of hundreds of constitutional violations over the past decade.

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WhatsApp, WinZip among the most blacklisted apps in the enterprise

These apps, among others, apparently pose a serious threat to business security.

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AMD unveils E9170 embedded GPU, offering 3X Performance-Per-Watt for low-power embedded applications

The new Radeon E9170 offers support for up to five 4K displays and comes in compact MCM, standard MXM and PCI Express card form factors.

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Salesforce works with higher-ed to roll out Trailhead for Students

Salesforce has more than 70 educational partners signed up so far, including University of Massachusetts-Lowell, Year Up, Jewish Vocational Services (JVS) and University of San Francisco.

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GE to roll out its Predix Asset Performance Management software at its monitoring, diagnostic center

By rolling out APM to its monitoring and diagnostic center it will be able to tap into utility sensor data around the world for more predictive abilities.

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