Google aims to build diversity in AI with new educational tools

The site "Learn with Google AI" features a free course on machine learning that's available to anyone.

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This could be Fitbit's new smartwatch

New leaked Fitbit renders show a smaller Ionic smartwatch in multiple colors.

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Salesforce posts solid Q4, surpasses $10B in annual sales

The CRM giant beat market expectations for earnings and revenue.

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Box Q4 in line with estimates, guidance light

Box shares were down nearly 12 percent after hours.

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You can use a ​VPN to battle ISP net neutrality abuse

The FCC's butchery of net neutrality has become law, and people are turning to virtual private networks to preserve their privacy and access.

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Microsoft Teams to get full guest access starting in early March

Finally! Full guest access support will start rolling out to Microsoft Teams users over the next few weeks.

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Google adds AI, collaboration tools to G Suite via Hangouts Chat

Google has to rev G Suite with more collaboration and leverage its artificial intelligence tools to keep its users moving forward.

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Warren Buffett is now almost out of IBM and heavily into Apple

Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway made news when it backed IBM heavily in 2011, but that turned out to be a rare mistake. The famed investor has now switched to Apple, and $28 billion worth of Apple shares make it Berkshire Hathaway's biggest single investment.

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PC device shipments dropped 2.7 percent last year: IDC

IDC posits that the decline was due to lackluster demand for legacy form factor devices and component shortages.

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Microsoft rolls out more AI-infused healthcare services, software

Microsoft's year-old Healthcare NExT research organization is stepping up its work to make Microsoft's cloud and AI services applicable to health researchers and doctors.

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Eliminating storage failures in the cloud

Cloud vendors make much of storage redundancy, but it takes more than multiple copies to protect data. Storage needs a reliable way to recover from corruption or loss - and current methods aren't reliable. Here's how to harden cloud storage.

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Rakuten to release own cryptocurrency as it looks to enhance loyalty platform

Japanese e-commerce giant is looking to evolve its Super Points loyalty points platform and unleash its own blockchain-based cryptocurrency, called Rakuten Coin.

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Asus announces ZenFone 5 family: Apple iPhone X clones running Android priced at half the cost of the iPhone

It was only a matter of time until we saw an Android competitor to the Apple iPhone X and first out of the gate is Asus with the ZenFone 5 family.

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Amazon Ring acquisition: Made not for smart homes, but for deliveries

Analysis: The acquisition will help along Amazon's smart home dominance, but that wasn't the point of this particular purchase.

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Alibaba sets up AI research facility with Singapore university

Jointly launched by the Chinese tech giant and Singapore's Nanyang Technological University, the "multimillion-dollar" research institute will focus on applying artificial intelligence for home, retail, community, and urban transportation.

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Facebook patches admin information leak vulnerability

The severe vulnerability took only minutes to exploit.

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Ford's self-driving cars to become Miami's new pizza delivery guy

The autonomous fleet is now at the disposal of delivery firms in the area including Domino's.

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Axon moves 20 PB of data, Evidence.com to Microsoft Azure

Axon reported strong fourth quarter results and detailed a December migration to Microsoft Azure as well as other cloud-centric implementations.

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Get free small-business phone service from Dialpad

No longer limited to G Suite users, Dialpad works with desk phones, mobile phones, tablets and more.

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New AI technology takes the guesswork out of influencer marketing campaigns

The release of the Social Intelligence platform means that brands will be able to form their go-to-market influencer strategies based on AI predictions.

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Numbers tell the story: A new record for automation technologies

"What I find most telling about these results is not simply that the automation market continues to grow, but that it is growing in such a wide variety of industries"

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After conquering smartphones, Xiaomi disrupts India's TV market

If Xiaomi's track record with smartphones in India is any indication of its abilities, TV makers should get ready for turbulent times following the launch of the Chinese maker's ultra-low-budget, 4K LED units in the country.

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eBay acquires Qoo10 Japan e-commerce platform

eBay will also acquire other assets from Giosis.

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​Purism adds open-source security firmware to its Linux laptop line

Purism, the Linux hardware vendor for users who want as much control as possible over their gear, has integrated Heads open-source CPU firmware into its PCs.

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Square delivers solid Q4 as subscription revenue climbs

Transaction-based revenue was $525 million, up 30 percent year over year. Square also noted that it had more than 7 million monthly active Cash App customers as of December 2017.

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Github launches updated insights for Marketplace

Developers can see data to make decisions on free trials, pricing and more.

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Workday Q4 beats estimates

Despite the earnings beat, Workday's share slipped slightly after hours.

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Create contracts on the cheap with 50 percent off an Outlaw subscription

This newcomer aims to take the hassles out of legal paperwork, and BBH readers can score huge savings.

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Here's how: A dozen technology tips, tricks and tweaks

What do Windows 10, Gmail, Amazon Echo, VPNs, and iPhone battery life all have in common? We've collected and updated our best and most popular how-to articles.

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Google intros mobile UI framework Flutter

The toolkit basically serves as a middleware layer that lets developers extend an app's reach to multiple platforms.

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Microsoft heads toward Windows 10 'Redstone 4' completion with test Build 17110

The latest Windows 10 'Redstone 4' test build adds a couple of new capabilities around scripts/custom actions, as well as new Windows Container images.

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Dittach now lets you delete attachments in Gmail without deleting the original emails

Dittach, a Chrome extension, lets you list, filter, search and now delete attachments without deleting the original emails.

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Microsoft continues to call for new laws as justices hear its data-privacy arguments

The U.S. vs. Microsoft data-privacy case has its day in Court (as in, Supreme Court), while both sides call for updated legislation.

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Yes, Microsoft is doubling down on business applications

Microsoft is back -- and in a pretty big way, too. After a significant reboot over the last several months, the company is demonstrating why it remains a force in the world of business applications.

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MWC: Panasonic launches Toughpad FZ-M1 Thermal Imaging Solution

Panasonic's 7-inch Toughpad FZ-M1 gets an integrated FLIR Lepton Thermal Camera, equipping it for a range of vertical applications in the field.

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Macy's strong Q4 results fuel optimism for retailer's turnaround

Macy's said same-store sales climbed 1.4 percent over the quarter, ending three years of declines.

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How much would you pay for a super-sized iPhone X?

Think the starting point of $999 for the iPhone X is steep? Probably a good idea to be sitting down when it comes time for Apple reveal the price of the super-sized iPhone X.

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Microsoft could opt to release a free version of Teams after all

Microsoft may be readying a new free version of its Teams group-chat service, according to a new report.

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Splunk buys security orchestration provider Phantom for $350 million

Splunk said it plans to integrate Phantom's security automation and orchestration platform into its security operations center (SOC) platform.

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Singapore, Indian state to collaborate on fintech intiatives

Monetary Authority of Singapore has inked an agreement with India's third-largest state of Maharashtra to jointly develop fintech projects such as blockchain as well as set up a fintech marketplace in Mumbai.

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SAML protocol bug put single sign-on accounts at risk

A validation bug in how some single sign-on products implemented an open authentication standard could have allowed an attacker to log in to a site or service as though they were the victim they were targeting.

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Microsoft offers private preview of Windows 10 IoT Core on NXP processors

The private preview is slated for NXP's i.MX 6 and i.MX 7 processors.

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Fitbit Ionic: Adidas Edition announced with coaching features for improved running performance

The Fitbit Ionic is a powerful activity tracker and fitness watch. The new special edition adds six on-screen workouts through the Adidas Train app.

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Avalanche botnet mastermind? Wanted cybercrime suspect has just been arrested

​Gennadiy Kapkanov, suspected of running one of the world's largest malware networks, nabbed in Ukraine.

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MWC: Lenovo's updated Yoga 730 laptop features latest Intel Core processors, Amazon Alexa support

The refreshed Flex 14 also receives a Kaby Lake upgrade, though the less expensive convertible doesn't receive Alexa support.

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Does Fitbit have time to pull off its digital healthcare transformation?

Fitbit's grand plan to pivot to software, data and services in the healthcare industry makes total sense. The big question is whether it'll have the time to pull it off use its device business to fund a business model pivot.

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Death and data science: How machine learning can impact hospice referrals, improve last days of life

KenSci CTO Ankur Teredesai is exploring with machine learning and artificial intelligence the dynamics in the healthcare system at the end of an individual's life.

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Automation wage crunch: Tight labor market won't mean higher wages for many

A case study of a logistics company in Indianapolis shows how the automation revolution is reshaping the economy

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Facebook updates Messenger with more business chat features

The social networking giant said Messenger 2.3 will bring deeper engagement between businesses and customers.

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Australian Home Affairs thinks its IT is safe because it has a cybermoat

For a department that is focused on protecting borders, it seems virtual border protection is missing in action.

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​Nokia attempts a smartphone comeback with Android

By using a standardized, secure version of Google's Android in its new smartphones, the Nokia brand seeks to rise from the ashes.

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Stay agile with smart collaboration tools

Imagine you're a coach of a football team, made up of all your colleagues. You're going into the biggest game of your career, up against your fiercest competitor. And every move will be watched by an audience of millions, including your most valued stakeholders. What does it take to win?

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CIO report card: IT must fix basic problems

New research shows that IT continues to struggle with completing basic operational activities to the satisfaction of end-users and business partners. CIOs should examine their departments carefully to see whether house-cleaning and improvements are needed.

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Palo Alto Networks reports strong Q2

The company's Q2 billings grew to $674.6 million.

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Fitbit Q1 outlook stumbles amid business model pivot

Fitbit expects next quarter's revenue to drop 15 to 20 percent year-over-year. Its stock dropped 12 percent after hours.

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Apple may no longer be using Microsoft's Azure

Apple has been using Microsoft's Azure and Amazon's S3 to store encrypted portions of some iOS files for the past few years. But Apple is now using Google Cloud for some storage needs.

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Apple planning super-sized iPhone, along with a cheaper model, claims report

Was the iPhone X too expensive for your tastes? Or perhaps you find it too small? Either way, Apple could have you covered this year.

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Microsoft's steady retreat from consumer products is nearly complete

Two intertwined stories define Microsoft's recent history with consumer products and services. One is about bets that never paid off. The other involves shifting resources to business units that are thriving: enterprise software and cloud services.

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Application development still a clunky process, survey shows

Project work keeps piling on, and integration needs are getting out of hand.

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Amazon brings AR View feature to Android

AR View is Amazon's in-app feature that lets users visualize items inside their homes before making a purchase

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Western Digital unveils world's fastest UHS-I flash memory card

The new card offers a 50 percent performance boost.

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Is 5G the missing link for autonomous vehicles, smart cities, and a brave new world?

We may have hit peak 5G hype before 5G is actually available. But is 5G really a game changer?

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Battle of the NAS appliances

We recap our in-depth reviews of eight Network Attached Storage appliances. It's difficult to call out one that's best, because everyone has different needs. But we can recommend a machine for most small businesses, creative folks, and departments.

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SAP updates its Cloud Platform SDK for iOS

The enterprise software giant is also introducing a new consumption-based commercial model for customers configuring and using SAP Cloud Platform services.

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Qualcomm offers olive branch in Broadcom talks

Qualcomm has proposed a solution which it says settles everything "other than price."

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Brazilian and German development banks agree blockchain partnership

BNDES and KfW join forces to improve the TruBudget software, which will become an open source platform.

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PhishMe acquired by private equity troupe, rebrands as Cofense

The private equity consortium has valued PhishMe at $400 million.

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How clouds fail-slow

Computer systems fail. Most failures are well-behaved: the system stops working. But there are bad failures too, where the systems works, but really s-l-o-w-l-y. What components are most likely to fail-slow? The answers may surprise you.

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Facebook, Telecom Infra launch new web connectivity projects worldwide

The schemes are aimed at improving Internet connections and bringing 3.8 billion people without access online.

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Industrial drones are the new 'sensor network'

Modern aerial drones are packed with sensors and based on platforms that use artificial intelligence and machine learning to analyze rich sets of data with sophisticated image processing. Learn about this technology from the CEO of a high-flying drone tech startup.

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Singapore bike-sharing operator taps NB-IoT to combat indiscriminate parking

SG Bike has partnered local telco M1 to assess the use of Narrowband Internet of Things to more accurately identify the location of parked bicycles.

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Nokia acquires mesh Wi-Fi networking firm Unium

The acquisition highlights Nokia's traction in the connectivity market.

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MWC 2018: TCL Communication announces updated Alcatel 5, 3, and 1 series with 18:9 displays

With these devices TCL is showing off its new simple, organic design philosophy with a large display experience so that customers can enjoy more screen in a smaller form factor.

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Samsung offers Galaxy S9 trade-in options for Singapore customers

Priced from S1,198 (US$909.27), Samsung's latest flagship device will be available for pre-orders from March 1, with trade-in returns for selected devices of up to S$610.

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Hacker returns 20,000 ETH stolen during CoinDash ICO

Cryptocurrency stolen from the platform during an ICO has reappeared as mysteriously as the attacker's apparent conscience.

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Watch a robotic snake use its scales to slither forward

The Harvard researchers behind the project aren't trying to creep you out, but they probably will anyway

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Samsung, UCSF launch app to monitor your stress levels

The My BP Lab mobile app is also part of a wider research project.

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Samsung expands IoT partnerships for ARTIK, teams up with PTC

Samsung is stepping up its industrial IoT game with its ARTIK platform as a service.

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With the right setup, IT managers won't need to play catch-up

New challenges and scenarios develop each day, so adopting the right setup could go a long way to maximizing the impact that IT can have on your business.

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Initial Galaxy S9 hands-on, MWC roundup, Kevin's iPad, and more phones (MobileTechRoundup show #424)

MWC kicked off in full force earlier today and news was hitting the ticker as we were recording. I spent some time with the new Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus and offer some thoughts on the show.

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Samsung Galaxy S9, Galaxy S9 Plus: Should you upgrade based on specs, price and camera improvements?

Samsung is betting that camera improvements will spur an upgrade cycle to the Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9 Plus. Here's a look at the enterprise angle, specifications, deals, DeX and competitive landscape to help you decide.

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MWC 2018: Samsung DeX software, hardware updates improve the enterprise experience

Samsung DeX and the DeX Pad are significantly improved for mobile users such as road warriors and emergency responders thanks to the integration of a keyboard and trackpad. Other improvements help DeX bring us closer to the promise of a mobile phone as our primary computer.

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​Samsung puts business spin on Galaxy S9, joins Galaxy Note 8 with enterprise edition

The Samsung Galaxy S9 Enterprise Edition promises more customization and management options for central IT departments.

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MWC 2018: Samsung's Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus boasts dual aperture camera, slow motion capture

Most of the details were revealed in leaks, but we were able to spend a couple of hours with these new phones and Samsung's focus on the camera was clearly evident.

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Galaxy S9: Pricing, pre-order and launch dates for US carriers

Samsung just announced the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus, followed quickly by each US carrier revealing when, where, and for how much you can pay to get this newest Samsung device in your hand.

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Nokia revamps smartphone lineup with Nokia 8 Sirocco, hits multiple price points at Mobile World Congress

HMD's second phase of bringing back the Nokia smartphone cache includes a high-end flagship, devices at every price point and naturally an old school reboot of a slide design.

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MWC 2018: The best and worst of the past five years

Mobile World Congress is the premier trade show for mobile hardware, software, accessories and services. We regularly see new smartphones and wearables, some good and some bad, so let's take a glance at the past five years.

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The best VPN services: Out 10 favorite vendors for protecting your privacy

Whether you're in the office or on the road, a VPN is still one of the best ways to protect yourself on the big, bad internet. One of these could be your best bet.

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The best mobile VPNs can ensure your privacy anywhere

Going mobile? Stay secure. Here's how find an effective VPN service. (Hint: You can't trust every VPN provider.)

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In Memoriam: All the consumer products Microsoft has killed off

In the early days of the PC revolution, Microsoft aggressively pursued the consumer market with products and services built for fun and games. In recent years, with the notable exception of Xbox and related gaming products, Microsoft has been killing off those products. Here's a look at the departed.

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Data science notebooks get real: JupyterLab releases to users

Jupyter notebooks break out of their "show and tell" role into something more suitable to data engineers. Can JupyterLab turn notebooks into an Enterprise tool?

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Apple still towers over other IT companies in quarterly results

Putting the latest quarterly financial results into a bar-chart shows just how much the IT business has changed since Big Blue ruled the world. Today both Google and Microsoft are bigger than IBM, while Apple is roughly four times bigger

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Singapore bank lets Apple customers voice their transactions

OCBC Bank has turned on voice-based commands for mobile customers with access to Apple's virtual assistant Siri, allowing them to check their bank accounts or make e-payments.

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The Dropbox IPO is finally happening

In its IPO filing, Dropbox said it earned $1.1 billion in revenue last year.

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SAS reports bullish results in Brazil

The analytics firm saw double-digit revenue growth, plans further channel expansion to maintain positive performance in 2018.

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Best looking retro Bluetooth speakers

If you want the best looking nostalgia and retro speakers - but you like the high tech Bluetooth approach, take a look at these.

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Abandoning Android: iPhone X is Apple's first device to satisfy all my mobile needs

As a mobile phone fanatic, I regularly buy the latest iPhone. But then, after a month, I grow bored and move on to more exciting Android hardware. However, four months after buying iPhone X, it remains my true daily driver and has subdued my enthusiasm for Android.

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​Docker has a business plan headache

Docker is the container technology of choice, but that doesn't translate into Docker the successful business.

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Microsoft, Xiaomi sign collaboration pact for AI, cloud computing services

Microsoft and Xiaomi are exploring how Xiaomi could potentially use more Microsoft AI and cloud services, including Bing, Cortana, cognitive services and more, in its product line in the future.

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Running Windows 10? Here's how Microsoft plans to milk more profits out of its cash cow

PC sales are down. Windows licensing revenue is flat. In its financial disclosures, Microsoft says it's actively looking for new monetization opportunities. Here's where you're likely to be asked to pay up.

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Build a budget AMD Ryzen PC for under $450

Budget PCs just got a lot better. The total price including Windows 10 comes in at under $450.

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Using the Nest E with Alexa: A cool tool for staying warm

Do you want to live in the future? If you do, then you’re going to want to give your favorite AI assistant the ability to control your thermostat. This is better than the Jetsons!

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HPE's hybrid IT approach pays dividends in Q1: Will growth continue?

Hewlett Packard Enterprise delivered a strong first quarter and sees solid IT spending ahead, but the comparisons and ability to pass on increasing memory costs are challenges.

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Poor smart contract coding exposes millions of dollars in Ethereum

Researchers have discovered over 30,000 contracts are open to exploit.

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Amazfit Bip review: $100 smartwatch with integrated GPS and 45-day battery life

There is still plenty of room for growth in the wearable market and with Pebble no longer around offering reasonably priced watches with long battery life there is a place for another competitor. The Amazfit Bip surprised me with its capability and affordable $100 price.

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Drupal patches critical CMS vulnerabilities

The bugs include incorrect code handling and access bypass security flaws.

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​Autonomous buses, cars, drones: Norway's Telenor readies its big 5G pilot

When Telenor's 5G pilot begins near Oslo later this year, it will be putting a string of applications to real-life testing.

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​MWC 2018 preview: IoT, 5G, B2B take center stage

Mobile World Congress used to be the land of the latest smartphones, but today is more about digital transformation, 5G and using the Internet of things to revamp cities and multiple industries.

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Broadcom demanded control of licensing business in Qualcomm acquisition bid

A letter sent to Qualcomm stockholders says that Broadcom has "made an inadequate proposal even worse."

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Robot-assisted knee replacement surgery is coming

The acquisition of Orthotaxy by Johnson & Johnson signals next trend in robotic surgery

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Holoportation is still on Microsoft's mixed-reality radar

Microsoft is promising an ambitious year on the mixed-reality front. And, seemingly, holoportation/teleportation is still part of its vision.

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3D Systems launches NextDent 5100, adds materials in bid to speed up digital dentistry

According to 3D Systems, NextDent 5100 can make dental devices faster and cut material waste and capital spending.

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​Show-stopping bug appears in npm Node.js package manager

A new release of the JavaScript and Node.js package manager, npm, fatally changes file permissions. While that's been fixed, the entire messy process revealed more fundamental problems.

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Google adds businesses to RCS messaging platform

Google's RCS platform will allow businesses to send interactive messages to customers.

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HPE delivers Q1 earnings beat, shares up after hours

The company delivered its first financial report since CEO Meg Whitman stepped down February 1.

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HP beats Q1 earnings expectations as revenue climbs

Shares jumped more than 13 percent after hours.

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Windows 10 tip: Search for any file by date

Finding the right file can be frustrating, especially if you have a large number of files in multiple subfolders. If you know approximately when that file was saved, though, you can narrow the search quickly.

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UPS plans electric vehicle fleet with Workhorse, touts cost efficiencies

UPS says the 50-vehicle fleet will cost roughly the same as operating conventional-fueled trucks without taking into account any subsidies.

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US border officials haven't properly verified visitor passports for more than a decade

E-passports contain a cryptographic hash of a passport holders' details, designed to make it almost impossible to forge a travel document or steal someone's identity.

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As cloud adoption soars, cloud architect becomes a top career choice

Could you imagine 15 years ago telling your colleagues, or your college career officer, that you wanted to someday be a 'cloud architect'?

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Microsoft readies Python, Java support for its bot-building framework

Microsoft may be ready to rev up (again) its conversation as a service strategy, with new additions to its bot-framework toolset.

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Apple working on AirPods update, claims report

Water-resistance and Siri integration are coming.

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The internet devalues everything it touches: The case against the online giants

Governments can punish unfair business practices but they can't change the fundamental economics of the internet — scale wins and millions of businesses will lose.

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GE, Noble want to improve offshore drilling with data analytics

The duo have launched the Digital Rig to improve drilling efficiencies in marine settings.

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Packet rolls out AMD EPYC CPUs for global bare metal cloud

Get access to an EPYC 24-cores/48-threads processor, 64GB of RAM and gigabytes of fast SSDs for $1 a hour.

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Can Samsung's 31TB SSD challenge hard drives in the data center?

Hard drives are struggling to get to 14TB. Now Samsung is kicking sand - literally - into their faces with a new, 2.5-inch 31TB SSD. You and I will never buy one, but still, it's pretty amazing.

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Making the jump to Google Cloud Spanner

At Mobile World Congress next week, one of Google Cloud Spanner's first reference clients will be demonstrating a Tier 1 telco charging system ported from Oracle. Optiva, which is demo'ing the system and claiming 10x scalability vs Oracle, explained to us how they made the transition.

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Hackers are selling legitimate code-signing certificates to evade malware detection

Code-signed apps are harder to detect by network security appliances, making it easier to sneak malware onto a vulnerable system. The downside? Certificates aren't cheap — and hackers usually are.

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Vectra raises $36 million in AI-based threat detection push

The startup's Series D round highlights investor interest in AI cybersecurity systems.

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UK Companies House strips company director info to combat identity theft

Company directors are being targeted en masse by identity fraudsters in the UK.

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Samsung Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus vs Galaxy Note 8: Flagship confusion galore

Samsung's launch of the Galaxy S9 and S9 Plus at Mobile World Congress just five months after the Galaxy Note 8's release sets up a nice debate over how the company should approach its innovation cadence.

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Miso Robotics scores some cheddar for its burger-flipping robot

Food service is the next industry to be turned on its head by automation

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Smartphone sales suffer first ever decline: Gartner

The fourth quarter of 2017 marks the first year-on-year decline in sales in the smartphone market.

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Lack of funding exposes US federal agencies to high data breach risks

Budget cuts and other restraints are hampering the government from effectively protecting itself against cyberattacks.

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MWC: Cat S61 rugged flagship announced with enhanced thermal imaging, laser distance measuring, and air quality sensor

While millions work in office environments where an iPhone or Galaxy phone work just fine, there is a segment of the population that functions in adverse environments where a glass sandwich phone just doesn't cut it. That's where Cat phones step in to shine.

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GitLab fixes security issue that let anyone hijack custom domains

A security researcher hijacked 700 domains and subdomains in less than a minute.

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​Red Hat introduces updated decision management platform

Business process management doesn't have to be a pain with the right platform.

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Okta expects revenue beat for Q4

Okta will also raise $300 million through the sale of senior notes.

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​Walmart wants to swallow India's Flipkart to battle Amazon, but SoftBank isn't biting (yet)

Walmart need's SoftBank's go-ahead to invest in Flipkart, but SoftBank will not be keen to exit such a prized investment so early.

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AWS makes Serverless Application Repository generally available

It's designed for producers and consumers of serverless apps, supporting publishing, discovery and deployment.

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​What's really the fastest Windows 10 web browser today?

Every company is claiming their latest web browser is the fastest one yet. So, which one really is the fastest? I took them to the test bench -- and here's what I found.

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The data center takes form, and businesses adapt or perish

The Data Expeditions, Part I: Where data warehouses establish the patterns that business models follow for decades, and the need for scalability makes obvious the case for obsolescence.

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Brazilian 4G availability improving slowly

The country is underperforming in terms of reach, but speed is improving, says report.

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Google makes Cloud IoT Core service generally available

The fully managed service, already in use in industries like transportation, oil and gas, utilities and healthcare, is now out of public beta.

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Google launches enterprise Android device recommendation program, omits Samsung

Google's Android Enterprise Recommended program includes a big chunk of the Android device field, but omits Samsung. Here's a look at Google's requirements.

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DataTorrent: Hard code around streaming data philosophy in 90 days

We give you streaming data applications in 90 days, no matter what. And we'll do anything, including building on our closest competitor's engine, to deliver.

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Brazil hit by 30 DDoS attacks per hour in 2017

The country is part of a global ranking of the five nations most targeted by cybercriminals, says study.

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AMD debuts embedded EPYC and Ryzen processors

Embedded versions of EPYC and Ryzen processors fill in the gaps in AMD's portfolio, and putting even more pressure on Intel.

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How the cloud will save - and change - disk drives

Google has changed many aspects of computer infrastructure, including power supplies and scale-out architectures. Now they're asking vendors to redesign disks for cloud use. How will that affect you?

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Broadcom reveals new offer for Qualcomm in response to NXP traction

Broadcom is not giving up the dream of acquiring Qualcomm easily.

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Qualcomm, Microsoft 'Always Connected' PCs to hit store shelves

The companies have announced the soon-to-be availability of the new concept mobile devices worldwide.

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North Korean Reaper APT uses zero-day vulnerabilities to spy on governments

The often-overlooked hacking group appears to be backed by the North Korean government.

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Phishing schemes net hackers millions of dollars from Fortune 500

IBM has uncovered sophisticated campaigns which are successfully targeting Fortune 500 companies.

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Self-driving cars: This robot driver cruises through snow and ice

Finnish researchers have been testing a winter-proof autonomous car on public roads.

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Robots are already here, but there's a race underway to build better software for them

The robot software market is booming thanks to astounding adoption across industries

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Venezuela's Petro cryptocurrency raises $735 million at launch, perhaps

Opinion: Presidential promises are not enough to disguise the lack of planning for the oil-backed coin.

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South Australia's GigCity plan is not what it seems

Labor's high-speed broadband proposal is no NBN. Retail service providers will still have to handle the difficult, expensive bit.

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AT&T launches expanded IoT professional services

The carrier also said it began first phase testing at its edge computing zone in Palo Alto, Calif.

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Common shortcodes gain traction, as texting best engages customers

Millennials are embracing SMS texting to buy products, making it the go-to channel to engage with brands.

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Nokia launches smart city platform, services, IoT management tools

At Mobile World Congress, Nokia will highlight its efforts to better target smart cities and enable various services.

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Moneyball for movies: Data science and AI in Hollywood

The Chief Analytics Officer of movie and television studio Legendary Entertainment shares the predictive analytics, AI, and tools that bring box office success to films such as Jurassic World and Straight Outta Compton. This in-depth, exclusive discussion is Episode 276 of the CXOTalk series of conversations with innovators.

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Atlassian opens access to Stride's developer API

The Stride API is Atlassian's effort to compete in the realm of so-called ChatOps.

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A third of teens do not trust online content from family and friends

A whopping 83 percent of consumers are more careful sharing content online than they were 5 years ago according to a new survey.

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Walmart's online sales growth stalls in the fourth quarter

Walmart reported fourth quarter e-commerce sales growth of 23 percent, marking a significant decline from 50 percent growth the previous quarter.

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Tesla cloud systems exploited by hackers to mine cryptocurrency

Researchers have discovered that Tesla's AWS cloud systems were compromised for the purpose of cryptojacking.

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Parallels Toolbox for Mac and Windows gets cool new features

Parallels Toolbox for Mac and Windows - a suite of easy-to-use tools that turn tedious everyday computing tasks into a few clicks - gets an update.

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Apple's obsession of form over function is hitting some folks in the face (literally)

Is Apple sacrificing the well-being of its customers and employees on the altar of unfettered design?

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Qualcomm raises bid to acquire NXP Semiconductors to $44 billion

The news is likely to be received with little warmth by Broadcom.

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Meet Coldroot, a nasty Mac trojan that went undetected for years

The malware can remotely steal passwords by logging everything a user types, and more.

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Sony wants to bring AI taxi services to Japanese streets

Sony wants to lead a new joint venture to dominate a market already being chased by Toyota, Uber, and others.

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Adecco snaps up online recruitment firm Vettery

It is expected the deal will expand Vettery's international footprint.

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Apple patches iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS for message crash bug

Start your day with a raft of patches for your iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, Apple TVs, and Macs.

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Singapore Competition Commission to further assess Uber's partnership bid with local taxi operator

Competition Commission of Singapore says it needs more time to review ComfortDelGro's proposed bid to acquire a 51 percent stake in Uber's rental car business, after an initial assessment has failed to determine if competition issues will not arise.

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Australia needs more cyber in the middle

Government cybersecurity programs usually aim to help big, critical enterprises directly, or improve the cyber awareness of families and consumers. What about all the small and medium businesses?

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Digital platform strategy: build one before someone else does

Recently formed alliance intends to offer digital platform with commerce and IoT capabilities -- built 'by manufacturers, for manufacturers'

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​Bogus Linux vulnerability gets publicity

No, there's not a new security hole that gives attackers complete control over Linux servers. But, if you use a poor password, yes, you can still get hacked. Imagine!

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Hands-on with the $800 US model Huawei Mate 10 Pro: Fantastic hardware, software still needs work

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is now available in the US and challenges Apple and Samsung flagships at a slighly lower price. There are still a few software issues to solve and it's going to be tough to succeed without carrier support.

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Singapore to introduce GST on imported digital services

Slated to take effect from January 2020, the new tax does not impact e-commerce purchases, but will apply to goods and services imported from suppliers based overseas that do not have local establishments, including video streaming and software subscription fees.

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Gadgets to go: The ultimate tech travel-kit

The Business Bargain Hunter shows you what to pack for every possible tech scenario.

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Oracle hires former Salesforce Brazil head

Mauricio Prado will be competing against his old employer as sales VP for business applications

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Lawsuits threaten infosec research — just when we need it most

Security researchers and reporters have something in common: both hold the powerful accountable. But doing so has painted a target on their backs — and looming threats of legal action and lawsuits have many concerned.

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Essential Phone colors, Google Pixel sales, Amazing Amazfit Bip battery (MobileTechRoundup show #423)

A new phone arrives at my house on Tuesday while I continue to be impressed by he incredible battery life of the Amazfit Bip watch.

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An IoT-driven economy requires technology-empowered firstline workers

Surveys show more attention, finally, to workers outside the office.

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Top Windows 10 questions: How to install, secure, upgrade, get it for free

In 2017, Ed Bott answered hundreds of questions about Windows 10. Here are the topics that readers found most interesting.

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Paranoia will destroy us: Why Chinese tech isn't spying on Americans

The notion that the Chinese government would spy on corporations and our agencies with electronic devices manufactured by Chinese companies is not only absurd but would be catastrophic to furthering their ambitions in world trade.

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Can big business save us from fake news and loss of trust?

Big business could pull tens of billions of dollars from Facebook and Google if they cannot prevent fake news and harmful content

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Holding ISPs accountable: Let's build an app to monitor net bias

In the continuing fight for holding our broadband providers accountable for their actions, our front line weapons will be the cloud and the Internet of Things.

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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.

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US special counsel indicts 13 members of Russia's election meddling troll farm

Special Counsel Robert Mueller's office said Friday that a grand jury has indicted 13 Russian nationals and three Russian entities accused of election meddling.

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Better Know a Blogger: SJVN on Linux, Microsoft, space roadsters, and more

In the latest installment of our ongoing Better Know a Blogger series, we talk to ZDNet’s Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols. We’ll take a deep dive into what makes this prolific tech journalist tick, and take a look at the future of tech through his eyes.

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Qualcomm to Broadcom: Thanks for the meeting, but regulatory risk is too high for a deal

Qualcomm said Broadcom needs a better plan to handle the various reguatory issues that would arise via a merger.

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Brazil makes progress on IPv6 adoption

Steady take-up is driven to the rapid deployment of the protocol by telecommunication providers, says study.

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MongoDB 4.0 will take ACID

MongoDB is opening a public beta of its new ACID support features. It is the latest step in Mongo's journey to become an enterprise-grade platform.

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Coinbase responds to user fury over rampant overcharging

The digital currency exchange says it will refund the extortionate charges made on some user accounts.

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Roche acquires Flatiron Health in $1.9 billion deal

It is hoped the deal will ramp up cancer research through healthcare data and analytics.

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Atari to launch cryptocurrency token for use in casinos, gaming platforms

The gaming giant believes that cryptocasinos could be the next big thing.

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Fifty Things That Made the Modern Economy, book review: Inventions with unexpected connections

This book is fun to dip into for an unexpected insight or a bit of historical development. Everyone will know at least a few of the connections explored here, but few will know all of them.

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Cryptocurrency mining GPU demand hampers scientific research

Researchers, alongside gamers, are becoming frustrated due to the hardware shortages.

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Google acquires LogMeIn's Xively IoT platform for $50 million

Google said Xivley will complement its Google Cloud objectives with analytics and data storage as the cornerstones.

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Amazon redesigns Alexa Skills Developer Console

Amazon's new beta for developing Alexa skills is centered around build, test, launch, and measure phases.

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Arista shares drop 16 percent after Q4 earnings report

Arista reported in-line fourth quarter financial results Thursday, but its shares fell on soft guidance.

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Google launches lightweight Gmail Go for Android

Gmail Go is only available for Android Go devices.

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Top iOS apps for productivity: Get more done with your iPhone or iPad

Get more productive with these excellent alternatives to the built-in apps Apple ships with iOS. Deleting a built-in app is the same as deleting any other app, just press and hold on the icon on the Home screen until they jiggle, and then tap the X. Press the Home button when you're done.

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​SpaceX to launch internet from the sky

The next "last-mile" internet may come from SpaceX's Starlink LEO satellites. The first two are scheduled to launch on a Falcon 9 on Feb. 17.

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Brazilian IT market gathers momentum in 2018

Projects related to Internet of Things, analytics, artificial intelligence and cloud computing will drive business demand, says IDC.

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iPhone owners plagued by yet another iOS bug

This bug not only crashes iPhones but also disables access to iMessage and other apps.

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CommonSense Robotics raises $20 million Series A funding for automated grocery fulfillment centers

The funds will be used to develop robotics and AI for "micro-fulfillment centers," which are automated grocery fulfillment centers that could help grocery catch up to the rest of ecommerce.

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Microsoft Visual Studio Code tool is now part of the Anaconda Python distribution

Microsoft is continuing to bang the AI drum with its developer tools, with its latest announcement that VS Code is shipping as part of the Anaconda Python distribution.

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Box intros new services to help customers prepare for GDPR requirements

GDPR requires companies to protect EU citizens' personal information and know where data flows at any time.

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Samsung's Notebook 9 Pen, laptop portfolio miss opportunity to connect company's other devices, services

Samsung's Notebook 9 Pen is a nice example of the company taking what works on the smartphone and bringing it to a larger screen. But Samsung also misses opportunities to connect its broader product roadmap to its laptops.

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Reflect: Embedded meta analytics, built for developers

Cloud-based analytics for on premise data, an API-first approach for embedded product analytics, and impact-based pricing. Meet Reflect.

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Oracle buys DDoS software maker Zenedge

The aim with the acquisition is to expand Oracle's cloud infrastructure and Domain Name System (DNS) capabilities.

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Young people don't read traditional media, but could Squid lure them back?

Younger people tend to think traditional media outlets are aimed at their parents. Squid aims to change that.

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Hack the Air Force 2.0 uncovers over 100 vulnerabilities

Participants managed to secure themselves over $103,000 in rewards.

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HP's DaaS program now includes Apple devices

The HP DaaS for Apple plan provides customers with latest-generation Apple devices paired with support and management services from HP.

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Unsecured server exposed thousands of FedEx customer records

Another day, another exposed Amazon S3 server.

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Rid yourself of password hassles with an Everykey for $99

Normally $165, and with extra discounts on volume purchases, this tiny dongle promises to simplify password management once and for all.

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Should AI bots lie?

AI will revolutionize the world, or so sayeth Silicon Valley. But there are some potholes on the road to AI nirvana - starting with the people AI is supposed to help. Think Skynet. Here's research from the frontlines of AI.

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Cloud sync vs backup: Which disaster recovery works better for business continuity?

David Gewirtz shares a real-world example of how a cloud-based disaster recovery strategy can help sustain business continuity, even for small businesses and families.

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Bitcoin thieves use Google AdWords to target victims

Cisco Talos says the gang responsible has managed to steal millions of dollars through phishing campaigns.

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A praying mantis wearing tiny glasses holds the key to robot vision

The insect reveals a vision strategy that takes the computing challenges out of stereo vision

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VMware snaps up cloud startup CloudCoreo

The cloud configuration startup's portfolio is destined for VMware's customer services.

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Microsoft releases first Windows 10 'Redstone 5' test build; adds new app preview program

Microsoft released some minor new features to its latest Windows 10 Redstone 4 build, as well as its first Redstone 5 one.

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Intel bug bounty program expands with more rewards

Security researchers can earn up to $250,000 for finding side channel vulnerabilities.

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Microsoft touts HoloLens rentals, business uses for mixed reality

The Microsoft AR/VR pendulum seems to be swinging back toward emphasizing the potential business use of HoloLens and mixed reality headsets.

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Qualcomm, Broadcom meet: Is there a thaw in this hostile takeover dance?

Broadcom makes another pitch and Qualcomm's top execs may be listening to a best and final offer.

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NetApp beats Q3 expectations but shares fall after hours

NetApp shares fell 9 percent in after market trading.

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Cisco satisfies Q2 targets despite net loss from tax charge

The company paid an $11.1 billion charge related to recent US tax reform.

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Servers? We don't need no stinkin' servers!

You may be moving your mission-critical applications to a serverless architecture sooner than you think.

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Online security 101: Tips for protecting your privacy from hackers and spies

This simple advice will help to protect you against hackers and government surveillance.

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Qualcomm announces new Snapdragon X24 LTE modem, bumping download capacity to 2Gbps

5G networks will take time to implement, and as we transition from 1Gbps to 5G, Qualcomm rolled out a solution that doubles download speeds.

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OpenText buys Hightail, eyes growth in content collaboration market

Hightail will remain a standalone company but many of its services will integrate into other OpenText products.

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Microsoft targets startups with $500 million in Azure-related resources

Microsoft is launching a new program aimed at attracting more startups to its Azure cloud.

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Boston leads the US in smart cities ranking

Zurich has the smartest buildings in the world, and Melbourne, Australia has the best 4G coverage. So where does the US rank in the index of smart cities?

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Citing risks but no evidence, US intel chiefs warn against using Huawei, ZTE phones

There was speculation that US government concerns killed Huawei deals with AT&T and Verizon for the Mate 10 Pro. Now, statements from US intelligence chiefs to Congress confirm those rumors.

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Samsung 860 EVO V-NAND SSD offers huge endurance improvements

The Samsung 860 EVO offers increased performance and a dramatic increase in endurance over its predecessor.

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Baidu sees 2017 revenue climb 20 percent, eyes iQiyi IPO

Chinese search engine clocks US$13.03 billion in revenue for the year, with mobile generating 73 percent, and plans to take its online video subsidiary iQiyi public in the US.

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The 2018 ultimate guide to Gmail backup

Want to make sure you have a local or backup copy of all that mission-critical business and personal history in your Gmail archives? David Gewirtz takes you through an array of options.

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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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Fitbit bug bounty program now pays for vulnerability reports

Bug hunters can expect to be paid for their efforts now the Fitbit public and private programs have merged.

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Get a Halter height-adjustable standing desk for $150

Normally $250, this desk comes preassembled and allows you easily switch between sitting and standing positions.

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Qualcomm announces wireless edge services and new LTE SDK for enterprise IoT customers, 5G NR roadmap demonstrated

Qualcomm held its 5G Day event in San Diego last week and showed attendees various demonstrations of its new services focused on the Internet of Things, as well as 5G NR plans.

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When it comes to technology we love, is it ever really obsolete?

Companies need to think hard about what to do with technologies that are old but still much loved.

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New Relic Infrastructure introduces new AWS, Azure, GCP integrations

New Relic wants organizations to be able to monitor performance of all the popular cloud services.

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Autonomous robot skiers hit the slopes in South Korea

South Korea is using the games to showcase its robotics chops

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Cloudflare emerges triumphant in Blackbird patent lawsuit

"Patent troll" Blackbird was taken to task over a weaponized patent.

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Adobe addresses critical vulnerabilities in Acrobat, Reader

Microsoft protected Windows users from suspected North Korean exploitation of an Adobe zero-day bug earlier this month.

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Cornerstone's Q4 falls short of expectations

The company maintains that its strategic transformation plan is going well.

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Carbonite acquires Mozy from Dell for $145.8 million

Carbonite also reported mixed Q4 and full year earnings.

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How to secure your website

You no longer have a choice about locking down your website. Google will mark all non-HTTPS sites as insecure this July. It's time to lock your site down, and Let's Encrypt gives you a free and easy way to do it.

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Twilio tops Q4 targets, CFO to depart

Twilio said that it ended 2017 with 48,979 active customer accounts.

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eBay hires chief scientist for AI efforts

Jan Pedersen will be VP and chief scientist for artificial intelligence.

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LogMeIn adds AI chat services to the Bold360 CRM portfolio

Bold360 aims to provide one view of all customer touch points as well a unified interface that can handle chat, text, and video.

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Fitbit buys startup Twine Health to grow health services, revenue

Twine Health offers a HIPAA-compliant health coaching platform that aims to help users improve health outcomes.

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IDC: Google sells as many Pixels in a year as Apple sells iPhones in a week

Apple has a massive marketing machine and a huge fan base, but it is still rather stunning that Google only sold 3.9 million Pixel phones in 2017.

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Microsoft delivers free Meltdown-Spectre assessment tool for IT pros

Protecting an organization from attacks based on two widespread and potentially deadly security vulnerabilities requires monitoring software, firmware, and antivirus updates. New capabilities in Microsoft's Windows Analytics service display that status on a single dashboard.

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Microsoft to integrate Chalkup's classroom collaboration tech into Teams

Microsoft is going to integrate Chalkup's classroom collaboration technology into Microsoft Teams for Education, as Chalkup shuts down in June.

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MIT CSAIL's drone system embraces uncertainty

This new drone system proves that anticipating the unknown can prevent crashes.

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Oracle adds data management services to EPM cloud

Oracle said the new Enterprise Data Management Cloud brings improvements to data integrity and alignment to help enterprises reconcile financial data sets.

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Apple admits iOS is a mess, has a plan to make it better

Have you noticed how iOS has become buggier and less polished in recent years? Apple has noticed too, and is putting in place a plan to make things better.

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Okta teams with SailPoint for joint identity management service

Okta and SailPoint are often pitted as rivals, but the companies offer different solutions to the online identity management problem.

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Should brands should stop ad spending? Survey says yes

User generated content can enable marketers to reach people with content that resonates -- without the expense of an ad campaign.

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The CRM Watchlist 2019: Welcome to the show

Changes in the CRM world have led to major changes in the CRM Watchlist and the new Emergence Maturity Index Awards. See how the customer-facing technology market correlates to these changes, and how you can register and submit to these.

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Google expands AMP to email with developer preview

Email could be changing. Users will get more done in less time, thanks to up to date and actionable content via AMP, Google says.

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Cloud providers ranking 2018: How AWS, Microsoft, Google Cloud Platform, IBM Cloud, Oracle, Alibaba stack up

Here's a look at the annual run rates, hybrid cloud strategies and approaches to artificial intelligence and machine learning among the public cloud providers.

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Arm rolls out Project Trillium for edge device computing

Project Trillium is a suite of machine learning IP that includes Arm's machine learning and object detection processors and neural network libraries.

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MIT creates energy-efficient chips for Internet of Things device encryption

IoT's limited capabilities have caused issues for security, but perhaps, no more.

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LoopX pulls exit scam, walks away with $4.5m in investor cryptocurrency

The startup's last ICO was the finale of a scammer's performance.

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Facebook is breaking law in how it collects your personal data, court rules

As Facebook prepares to roll out a new privacy center, a German court rules against its data-collection practices.

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Investors Icahn, Deason push against Fujifilm Xerox deal

The pair has called for other investors to reject the plan, deemed "tortured" and "convoluted."

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Singapore proposes e-payment guidelines to protect consumers

Industry regulator seeks public consult on e-payment guidelines it says are aimed at protecting consumers and driving wider adoption of such payment platforms.

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Singapore banks record $229.1M in fintech funds

Singapore attracted a record high of US$229.1 million in fintech funding last year, fuelled by two major deals in the fourth quarter and the government's efforts to establish the country as a fintech hub.

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Want to make a robot that can't be killed? Look to the cockroach

Something creepy this way comes, thanks to some bright engineers at Harvard

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Almost half of CIOs plan to deploy artificial intelligence enterprise solutions

According to Gartner, executives in the enterprise are planning to pilot AI projects in the near future.

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Verizon completes 5G call using 3GPP standards

The carrier claims its the first to do so, with the help of Nokia and Qualcomm.

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Equifax hires Home Depot's CISO to lead security turnaround

Jamil Farshchi has been named as the new chief information security officer of Equifax.

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Skype can't fix a nasty security bug without a massive code rewrite

The bug grants a low-level user access to every corner of the operating system.

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Biggest Brazilian newspaper quits Facebook

Folha de São Paulo rebels against the company's news feed changes to emphasize posts from connections rather than brands.

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SpaceX Falcon Heavy test: Sacrificing Teslas on the altar of progress and inspiration

Was last week's test launch cheesy and tactless -- or a necessary technological demonstration of our country's ability to achieve actual greatness to a disaffected and unprepared generation?

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​The most popular Linux desktop programs are...

The most recent Linux Questions poll results are in, and the the winners of this popular desktop Linux survey have been revealed, with many expected winners and at least one big Microsoft surprise.

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Are Instagram influencers cheating advertisers? New tool can identify who to avoid

With fake accounts, likes, and comments flooding Instagram, brands should be more cautious when selecting influencers they plan to work with.

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Small business IT spending to pass $600 billion in 2018: IDC

IDC expects SMBs to spend the most on devices, including personal computing devices, peripherals, and mobile phones.

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Microsoft to add Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection support for Windows 7 this summer

Microsoft is adding Windows 7 SP1 and Windows 8.1 to the list of protected end-points covered by Windows Defender ATP, starting this summer.

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Brazil's digital driving license launch postponed

Implementations in Rio and São Paulo delayed; verification systems for use of the mobile-based ID yet to be defined.

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Google releases Cloud TPU beta, GPU support for Kubernetes

Google said a limited quantity of TPUs are available today.

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Oracle's Hurd says 90 percent of enterprise apps will have integrated AI by 2020 as automation picks up

Oracle's CEO Mark Hurd outlines his view of the tech landscape by 2020 at an event in New York.

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Why cloud sync, not backup, worked better for business continuity during the hurricane

David Gewirtz shares a real-world example of how a cloud-based disaster recovery strategy can help sustain business continuity, even for small businesses and families.

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AMD Ryzen with Radeon Vega graphics will redefine desktop PCs

AMD's unveiling of the Ryzen 3 2200G and Ryzen 5 2400G that feature built-in Radeon Vega graphics will shake up the entry-level and mid-range desktop PC market.

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There and back around again, DevOps should listen more to customers

Quest for the One True DevOps, Epilogue: Where we take stock of the long journey into the eye of the DevOps storm, and examine the truths that emerged during our travails.

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After dismissing security flaw, Amazon patches Key smart lock anyway

Amazon downplayed the attack as "not a real-life delivery scenario," but it was serious enough to fix anyway.

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Oracle expands its autonomous technology across its cloud platform

The autonomous technology in the Oracle Autonomous Database will now be rolled out to application development, app and data integration, analytics and system and identity management.

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Model N aims to scale its revenue cloud, expand industries

Model N is gaining traction and delivering better-than-expected earnings as it launches a major expansion to its revenue cloud.

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Robot density: A strange metric elegantly illustrates the revolution underway

A new report from the International Federation of Robotics suggests a global tilting point

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UK government websites, ICO hijacked by cryptocurrency mining malware

US and Australian government domains were also affected by the bold cryptojacking scheme.

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Qualcomm, Broadcom meeting over acquisition deal imminent

Reports suggest the meeting is now scheduled after both companies have met with proxy advisors.

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Russian Nuclear Center engineers arrested for using supercomputers to mine cryptocurrency

The temptation to cash in on cryptocurrency may have been too much to resist.

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Pixelbook, Nintendo Switch, and electric cars in space (MobileTechRoundup show #422)

A phone was returned while a new Chromebook and game console were purchased over the last week. There is still a lot going on as we prepare for MWC in a couple weeks.

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Here's how iOS 11.3 handles an iPhone crash due to a bad battery

The latest iOS 11.3 public beta allows you to disable CPU throttling -- but you sacrifice the stability of your iPhone.

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Alibaba, JD.com heat up offline-online competition in China

Country's two biggest e-commerce players are ramping up investments in physical assets and partnerships, as they look to meld offline and online technologies to transform retail experience.

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When culture eats software for breakfast, lunch and dinner

Every digital journey needs to also be a customer journey, one with continuous experimentation.

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KDE launches updated Slimbook II Linux laptops with faster Intel Core processors

The newest Ubuntu-based notebook gets a performance boost as it upgrades to Kaby Lake i5 and i7 processor options, along with DDR4 RAM.

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Hackers stole more Equifax private data than first revealed

The hack became the largest single data breach reported in 2017.

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AI applied: How SAP and MapR are adding AI to their platforms

SAP is embedding AI in applications; MapR is doing so in its data platform. In both cases, AI is becoming more ubiquitous and more convenient.

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Google, Getty Images strike multi-year licensing partnership

Getty Images filed an EU antitrust lawsuit against Google two years ago.

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Silicon Valley merchants struggle in shadow of dramatically expanding Googleplex

Google's Silicon Valley expansion plans highlight the tension between tech companies and local communities

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Security firm Cygilant apologizes after social media meltdown

A painful lesson in how not to do social media.

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Uber settles Waymo lawsuit over stolen trade secrets

Uber will pay Waymo $245 million in cash, equal to a .34 percent equity stake at the raid-hailing firm's recent $72 billion valuation.

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Quick iOS tips: How to live with a 16GB iPhone or iPad and not lose your mind

Still squeezing life out of your old iPhone or iPad, but finding that 16-gigabytes of storage is cramping your style?

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Microsoft delivers public preview of Dynamics 365 for Marketing for SMBs

Microsoft's Dynamics 365 for Marketing service is finally available as a public preview and has a new delivery target of April 2018.

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Intuit lowers Q2 outlook citing later tax season

Intuit says that tax prep season started six days later that last year, shifting tax revenue to the third quarter.

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Why Amazon needs Shipping with Amazon and control of the last inch of delivery

Now UPS and FedEx have to answer the dreaded Amazon question as the e-commerce giant aims to launch a shipping service for third party sellers.

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Qualcomm leaves the door open for potential Broadcom deal

Broadcom is pushing for a meeting with Qualcomm "without delay."

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It's time to dump those old iPhones and iPads

The leak of Apple's iBoot source code onto GitHub is likely to turn older devices into a toxic hellstew of vulnerabilities.

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Hands-On: Kali Linux 2018.1 on the Raspberry Pi Zero W

A new release of Kali Linux is available, and it includes a version for the Raspberry Pi Zero W: I have installed and tested it, here is what I found.

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Qualcomm ramps up IoT business in Brazil

The company has announced plans to build a factory and set up a smart city R&D center in São Paulo.

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Save $15 on iPhone battery replacement that comes to you

Puls will send a tech to your office on your schedule. And to ice that cake, here's a BBH-exclusive discount!

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When it comes to technology we love, is it ever really obsolete?

Companies need to think hard about what to do with technologies that are old but still much loved.

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Zerodium offers $45,000 for Linux zero-day vulnerabilities

The private exploit seller is expanding its reach to acquire bugs in popular Linux builds.

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Product strategy key to cashless adoption in APAC

Achieving scale is critical to ensure the viability of mobile payment systems and there needs to be regulatory and industry alignment across Asia-Pacific, as well as globally, for such payments to hit mainstream.

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Nest co-founder Matt Rogers is leaving Google

Rogers' move comes a day after Nest was absorbed by Google's hardware team to co-develop products.

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Qualcomm rejects Broadcom's final $146 billion offer

Qualcomm believes the offer "materially undervalues" itself, but has offered to meet with Broadcom to address concerns.

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Nvidia shares soar on Q4 earnings beat

The company reported Q4 revenue of $2.91 billion, up 34 percent year-over-year. Shares were up more than 12 percent in after market trading.

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"Internet for All" plan advances in Brazil

Government plans to use own satellite to offer connectivity to 57 million digitally excluded citizens.

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​WordPress's broken automatic update function

Thanks to a bug, you must manually patch WordPress 4.9.3. Unless you do, you'll be stuck on WordPress 4.9.3 and vulnerable to the next WordPress attacks.

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eBay launches Always Open program for SMB sellers

The program offers co-branded graphics for store windows, and additional support and promotion from eBay to drive online traffic.

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In security push, Chrome will soon mark every HTTP page as "non-secure"

Starting in Chrome 68 -- scheduled for July -- all sites and pages without encryption will be flagged by Chrome.

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Windows 10 tip: How to capture and print Windows 10 screen

Windows 10 offers a wide range of built-in screen capture options. You can save the full screen, the active window, or a rectangular selection to a file or to the Clipboard for reuse in another app. Here are the keyboard shortcuts to memorize.

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Microsoft Build 2018 developers conference to return to Seattle May 7 to 9

It's official. Microsoft's annual Build developers conference is in Seattle again this year, and will go head-to-head with Google's I/O developer show.

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LogMeIn buys Jive Communications for $342 million

Jive is a player in the Unified Communications-as-a-Service (UCaaS) space.

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Qualcomm touts OEM, carrier wins for global 5G launches in 2019

The chip giant announced that its Snapdragon X50 modem chipset was chosen by 19 global operators for upcoming mobile 5G trials.

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Microsoft's LinkedIn continues to go its own way in the cloud

While Microsoft has been working overtime to get leading software and service vendors on Azure, its own LinkedIn unit is still building out separate datacenters and cloud infrastructure.

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Windows 10 tip: How to choose the right download package for a clean install

Microsoft makes the installation files for Windows 10 available from a variety of sources. If you download an ISO file from a site intended for IT pros or developers, you might be unable to create bootable media. Here's how to solve that problem.

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Here's how to tell if your iPhone is being slowed down and needs a new battery

Apple is now offering to swap the battery in older iPhone's for $29, but will having this done speed up your device?

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Preview: AMD Ryzen processors with Radeon Vega graphics

Unboxing a couple of brand new AMD Ryzen processors with Radeon Vega graphics hardware, along with associated hardware. Stay tuned for a much closer look at this hardware coming soon.

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Adobe aims to connect data, content delivery in Experience Manager, clouds

With U.S. consumers spending a third of their day or more with digital content consumption, brands have to get smarter about engaging.

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T-Mobile: Q4 strong, but can Un-carrier mojo last forever?

T-Mobile's outlook for customer additions may indicate that its momentum may be slowing a smidge.

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Twitter's Q4 better than expected, first GAAP profit as revenue model develops

Twitter is developing more into a marketing option for marketers. Coupled with Snapchat's more stable footing and Facebook could see some competition in the future.

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Malware hides as LogMein DNS traffic to target point of sale systems

A new strain of unusual malware disguises itself as a LogMeIn service pack to hide suspicious traffic.

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The City of Berkeley taps cryptocurrency for affordable housing

The city is exploring whether virtual currency can reduce reliance on federal funding for social projects.

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Robots will compete for attention at 2018 Olympics

After heavy investment, the Winter Games in PyeongChang will be much more than a showcase for athletes

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Swisscom data breach: 800,000 customers affected

The 2017 incident took place due to a sales partner security failure.

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Google awards $2.9 million for bug bounties in 2017

Google has awarded close to $12 million to security researchers since November 2010.

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Google's hardware team absorbs Nest to co-develop products

Nest previously operated under Alphabet's 'Other Bets' group of projects.

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​How to stream the 2018 Winter Olympics

Watching the Olympics can be challenging -- with or without cable. Streaming can make viewing the Olympics more pleasant.

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No telecommuting allowed: Why is Google investing billions of dollars in office buildings?

For being such a huge digital company there is nothing virtual about Google when it comes to its office space: it cannot get enough.

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Justice Dept. charges 36 alleged scammers for $530 million cyber-fraud scheme

Prosecutors said the case is "one of the largest cyber fraud enterprise prosecutions ever undertaken" by the Justice Department.

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Google Drive comment functionality now includes Microsoft files

The new interoperability will allow users to comment on Microsoft Office file formats right from the Drive preview pane without requiring user licenses.

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Cognizant aims to retrain its massive employee base for digital transformation, multiple skills

Cognizant's fourth quarter highlighted how the company is retraining its employee base and deploying more automation to boost margins.

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HarperDB: An underdog SQL / NoSQL database

HarperDB flies in the face of conventional wisdom in a number of ways. But does the world need another database?

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Workday launches $250 million venture fund

Workday is aiming to bring emerging technologies such as AI, machine learning, blockchain, and augmented and virtual reality into its platform.

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The new iMac Pro is actually cheaper than the original Mac

The iMac Pro is Apple's most powerful, and most expensive computer. Even so, you may be surprised to learn that it is comparatively less expensive than the first Mac. And the difference in performance? Just wow.

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Researchers found a way to unmask Strava users' hidden locations

The privacy feature is meant to mask a person's home or work location with a privacy radius, but researchers show it's easy to calculate that midpoint.

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Intel unveils Xeon D-2100 processors

Intel's fastest low-power edge computing processors.

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IBM Simplifies Analytics Pricing

Data platform vendors are feeling the heat when it comes to simplifying the buying experience. IBM is the latest to hop the simplification bandwagon with its database, information governance, and data science offerings.

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Panasonic updates Toughbook 20 with faster processor, standard features

Panasonic's Toughbook 20 now comes standard with a "bridge battery" so users can swap batteries in the field without having to turnoff the rugged laptop.

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DDoS attacks: How an 18-year-old got arrested for trying to knock out systems

After a wave of denial-of-service attacks stretching back to September, Netherlands police have made an arrest.

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The Future of IoT, book review: It's all about the data

This book argues that the key to the IoT for businesses will be the ownership and usage of the data generated by 'things'. Many angles are considered, but data protection law is a surprising omission.

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Can this new BlaBlaLines carpool app make daily commute easier and cheaper?

Car-sharing startup BlaBlaCar has come up with a new app for regular short journeys like commuting.

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Behold, the self-driving suitcase

We have officially reached peak "self-driving"

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Singapore designates area for drone tests, explores new tech for air traffic management

Government designates One-North district as the country's first drone estate, in which tests can be carried out, and inks several partnerships to tap technologies such as AI to enhance air traffic management.

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3D Systems unveils 3DXpert for Solidworks to optimize designs for additive manufacturing

A Design for Additive Manufacturing (DFAM) workflow has been added to a familiar CAD environment.

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Lenovo recalls some ThinkPad X1 Carbon laptops for potential fire risk

Fifth-generation X1 Carbon laptops built between Dec. 2016 and October 2017 are involved, Lenovo said.

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​Snapchat's Q4 shows signs of a company growing up

Snapchat's fourth quarter offered a few surprises--good surprises for a change--as its strategic bet on Android pays off. Extreme Networks, Zendesk and New Relic also reported.

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Akamai cuts 5 percent of workforce as Q4 tops expectations

The company is cutting workers primarily in its media division as it aims to improve margins.

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Netgear to separate Arlo security camera business, planning IPO

Netgear will offer less than 20 percent of Arlo's common stock in the IPO and retain the remaining interest.

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Latest iOS 11.3 beta adds battery health settings

As promised by Apple, features to check battery health and disable battery performance throttling on iPhone are now available to developers for testing before a wide release.

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A flaw in Hotspot Shield can expose VPN users, locations

The virtual private network says it provides a way to browse the web "anonymously and privately," but a security researcher has released code that could identify users' names and locations.

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​One million Linux and open-source software classes taken

Getting an IT job today starts with taking Linux and open-source classes.

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EU to investigate Apple's Shazam purchase for antitrust issues

​The European Commission received requests to investigate from Austria, France, Iceland, Italy, Norway, Spain and Sweden.

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Amazon removes lockscreen offers and ads from Prime Exclusive phones

Amazon offers great deals on unlocked phones when you accept its ads and special offers. Starting tomorrow, these ad extras will no longer be an option.

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Microsoft tees up Windows 10 support of Progressive Web Apps

Microsoft will be ready to support PWAs in the Microsoft Store as of Windows 10 Redstone 4. Here's its game plan.

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Stripe, Xero form ACH payment integration

The aim is to make it easier on the backend for small businesses to set up Automated Clearing House (ACH) bank transfers with Stripe.

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Microsoft takes aim at Google, Box, Dropbox with OneDrive switch offer

Microsoft has a new OneDrive-for-Business compete offer for organizations which currently use some of its rivals' cloud storage services.

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NYPD begins deploying iPhone 7 & 7 Plus to officers as it officially moves on from Windows Phone

New York City is trading in its Nokia Windows Phone devices for new Apple iPhones and officers are pleased with the transition.

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Two easy ways to save money on hotels

Pruvo and Service promise to find cheaper rates after you book -- but go about it in very different ways.

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Quick iOS tips: How to live with a 16GB iPhone or iPad and not lose your mind

Still squeezing live out of your old iPhone or iPad, but finding that 16-gigabytes of storage is cramping your style?

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AMD EPYC powers new Dell EMC PowerEdge servers

Single- and dual-socket EPYC-powered PowerEdge servers offer 20 percent lower total cost of ownership and 25 percent more HPC performance.

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In spite of military assurances, autonomous weapon research speeds ahead

The U.S. Army has successfully paired autonomous vehicles with robotic weapons

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Hacking suspect Lauri Love wins landmark appeal against US extradition

The 33-year-old previously said he feared dying in prison overseas.

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ADB.Miner worm is rapidly spreading across Android devices

The malware is targeting and compromising thousands of devices to mine cryptocurrency.

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Singapore Airlines to launch frequent flyer wallet on the Blockchain

The airline loyalty scheme is intended to allow point spending at retail partners.

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HP unveils Core X options for Z4 workstation, 'pro' MR headset

With a VR focus, HP's best-selling workstation gains Core X processors for the first time.

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Nvidia, Continental to develop self-driving system based on Nvidia Drive

For Nvidia, autonomous driving and a leadership position means more use cases for its GPUs.

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​Stratasys, Dassault, Unlimited Tomorrow team up to scale low-cost 3D printed prosthetics

Unlimited Tomorrow, founded to bring low-cost prosthetics that are custom, is pairing up with Stratasys and Dassault to scale up production and bring additive manufacturing knowhow.

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Grammarly's flawed Chrome extension exposed users' private documents

The grammar-correcting browser extension is used by about 22 million users.

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Exclusive: Ultimaker on 3D printing today and in the future

We talk with John Kawola, president of Ultimaker North America, about the world of 3D printing, Ultimaker’s strategy, and how 3D printing will change over the next two decades.

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Apple, Cisco partnership expands with cybersecurity insurance offering

The partnership, which also includes insurer Allianz and risk evaluator Aon, will offer discounts on cyber insurance to joint business customers.

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Socially conscious brands have an edge with consumers according to study

Consumers hold the monetary power that brands rely on. But while staying silent may seem like the safer bet, a study has shown that there is more monetary value -- for brands -- in speaking up.

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Can Amazon's Fire tablet beat Apple's iPad?

Amazon has ousted Samsung as the second biggest tablet vendor, but tablet market continues to shrink.

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HP launches 3D Multi Jet printers that aim to deliver fully functional, color parts with systems in $50,000 range

HP is aiming to democratize additive manufacturing with a fast prototyping system that runs on the same platform and materials as its production-ready 3D printers.

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Into the eye of the storm, DevOps' bravest warrior finds new hope

Quest for the One True DevOps, Part IV: Where the fellow who introduced DevOps to a generation of enterprises finds his services exclusively acquired by one of them, and the challenges to modernizing the business suddenly look very different.

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Jail sentences wanted for fake news authors in Brazil

Proposed legislation wants to see those spreading false news online or operating hoax-spreading bots punished with jail terms of one to three years.

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Microsoft is about to kill off its weirdest Windows 10 experiment

If the rumors are true, Microsoft is about to ditch Windows 10 S. After struggling with this unmanageable operating system recently, I say good riddance.

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Happy Valentine's Day: Limited edition red Honor 7X now available for $199

If you are looking for a good smartphone gift for a loved one, the $199 Honor 7X is a great option. The red color looks great and is available in limited quantities.

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Ampere, led by band of former Intel execs, aims to push ARM into data center

Ampere, led by former Intel president Renee James, is betting the time is right to scale ARM-based silicon in hyperscale cloud data centers.

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Ringing in a belated New Year with SAP, Oracle, and the CRM Watchlist 2019

I promised that I would cover my speculations about Oracle and SAP, and to fulfill my obligations for 2017, here they are -- in 2018. The best way to put it is, when it comes to both Oracle and SAP, I'm very cautiously optimistic for very different reasons. But caution rules the day, and these are speculations, not deep analysis. More of that later. For now, read it, and tell me why you weep or laugh or nod.

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Broadcom ups offer for Qualcomm to $82 a share

Broadcom sweetens its bid for Qualcomm, but says it's the best and final offer.

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Will the 2018 iPhones all have 'Intel Inside'?

The 2018 crop of iPhones could feature 'Intel Inside,' but it won't be the processor.

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Broadcom submits final $146 billion offer in Qualcomm takeover bid

Updated: The sweetened deal also assumes $25 billion in debt from Qualcomm.

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Lifelike robot to land TV news anchor gig

The most robotic job in the world is officially going to a robot

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Bee Token ICO participants lose $1 million to phishing scam

Despite Bee Token's pleas to take heed of security warnings, many fell prey to fraudsters.

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What we can expect from future cryptocurrency regulation worldwide

Experts explore the current global regulatory landscape and how the cryptocurrency craze is impacting traditional finance.

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North Korea stole 'billions of won' in cryptocurrency last year

The country's southern counterpart says state-sponsored teams are still hacking into exchanges.

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Pre-order the $800 Huawei Mate 10 Pro in the US: $150 gift card offer included

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is not coming to the US through a carrier, but will be available as a GSM unlocked device. You can pre-order starting today with delivery expected by 18 February.

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iPhone long exposure, Moto X4 with Fi, Essential Phone, Runkeeper for Apple Watch (MobileTechRoundup show #421)

As we look ahead to MWC, Kevin and I continue to explore the world of mobile tech. In this episode we discuss whether or not the Pixel 2 stays, how we enjoy the Essential Phone, and whether or not Microsoft makes sense with its Windows 10 designations.

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Microsoft to add new Windows 10 Home editions to its line-up

Microsoft has a plan to try to grow the consumer side of its Windows 10 PC business. More additions to its Home line-up and Windows 10 'S Mode' play a big role, a new report says.

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Digital transformation's elusive ingredient: efficiency

What happens in the IT backoffice no longer stays in the IT backoffice.

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Zuckerberg Media sees role for AI...in the kitchen

The company founded by Facebook's former Director of Market Development sees a place for STEM and AI in the restaurant industry. It also believes such a venture can bring tech to smaller communities.

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Build yourself a high-performance AMD Ryzen 7 PC

Looking to build a high-end PC around AMD's eight-core Ryzen 7 1800X processor? Here's what you need for the perfect build.

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Apple launches iPhone 7 repair program for models showing 'no service'

Apple will fix iPhone 7s that show symptoms of "no service" issue if sold within the last two years.

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​Open source is 20: How it changed programming and business forever

"The reward of victory is often another set of battles."

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Sprint eyes mobile 5G network launch for first half of 2019

5G could lead to an increase in customers' data plans, Sprint's CEO said.

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PSA: Stop uploading your bitcoin wallet keys and credit cards to file-sharing sites

You'd be surprised at how many people do it daily.

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Can't afford Adobe Sign? Get KeepSolid Sign for less

The company's new e-signature solution is already cheaper than Adobe's, and BBH readers can get an extra 20 percent off!

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São Paulo toughens rules for Uber drivers

New requirements issued by the Mayor's Office include an online course and official registration.

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Microsoft adds new, lower-cost Surface models to its line-up

Microsoft quietly introduced new low-end models of its Surface Book 2 and Surface Laptop this week.

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Dell confirms that it's exploring IPO, VMware reverse merger

VMware issued its own statement Friday but didn't offer any more details into the potential deal with Dell.

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Best mini PCs

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

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The Reskilling Revolution: Taking control of skills with Open Badges

In a rapidly shifting job market, being able to formalize skills is a requirement for job seekers and employers going forward. Open Badges is a data specification that may be able to help do that.

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How many iPhones did Apple sell every second?

Hint - a lot.

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8 things you need to know about Apple (Q1 18 edition)

Reframing the iPhone sales slip, how the iPad is holding its head above water, and more.

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Oscars for the apocalypse: The end of the world according to Hollywood

These dystopian and apocalyptic science fiction films won or were nominated for Academy Awards. Some of our favorites didn't make it, though.

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How 5G will impact the future of farming and John Deere's digital transformation

In rural America, 5G technology could enable new precision agriculture capabilities on farm equipment leveraging real-time connectivity.

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This pint-sized autonomous delivery vehicle is coming to city streets this year

Nuro, founded by two ex-Google employees, just got $92 million to do away with delivery drivers

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Cryptocurrency ICOs: It's impossible to police what you can't see

UK regulators are drafting laws to control ICOs but a legal expert has cast doubt on how they can be enforced.

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Within the incestuous world of rideshare, Ola looks to go global

It is a confounding industry where you can be a rival, an investor, or a partner -- or all three -- but most importantly, you must be global to compete, as India's Ola has eventually learnt.

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Equilar survey: CEO to worker pay level disparity — $8.4m to $60k

Since 2008 median CEO pay has been on an upward trajectory while employee salaries stagnate —the ratio is 140:1 but more data is coming from new SEC rules on proxy statements for public companies

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iPhone sales disappoint despite all the hype

iPhone sales slip 1 percent compared to the year-ago quarter despite all the hype surrounding the iPhone X.

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​Linux performance before and after Meltdown and Spectre fixes

The patches, as expected, brought Linux's performance down, but their impact has not been as bad as feared.

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Apple reports Q1 mixed bag on slowing iPhone sales

The iPhone, iPad, and Mac maker released its latest, post-holiday season earnings.

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Tableau tops Q4 earnings targets, CFO departing

Shares were up 15 percent after hours.

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​All of Amazon's 2017 operating income comes from AWS

Amazon had a great e-commerce quarter, but AWS' growth was strong to pad the bottom line.

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Alphabet misses Q4 profit targets, names new board chairman

Alphabet has named John Hennesy as new chairman of Alphabet's board of directors.

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​How to stream the 2018 Super Bowl

The Philadelphia Eagles are taking on the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LII. Here's how you can watch it over the internet.

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Twitter extends full tweet archive to developers

Access to Twitter's full tweet history was previously only available to the enterprise.

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Use Ubuntu's snap to install Skype on any Linux desktop

Skype snap widens the popular communications' program availability on Linux desktops, with easy installation and automatic updates.

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Microsoft to tighten the Office support screws

Microsoft is making moves to cut back on which operating system versions will run Office 365 ProPlus and the coming Office 2019 suite.

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Microsoft adds six more months of support for recent Windows 10 releases

Enterprise and Education customers are getting more extensions -- free and paid -- for the latest Windows 10 releases.

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Paranoia will destroy us: Why Chinese tech isn't spying on Americans

The notion that the Chinese government would spy on corporations and our agencies with electronic devices manufactured by Chinese companies is not only absurd but would be catastrophic to furthering their ambitions in world trade.

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This smart vibrator can be 'easily' hacked and remotely controlled by anyone

As many as 100,000 users' had their private sexual activities exposed by a related data leak.

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iPhone X cost too much? Great smartphones in every price range

It's a great time to buy a smartphone, no matter what your budget. You can find functional and reliable handsets from about $200 to over $1,000.

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Getting Apple to replace your iPhone's failing battery is a bigger hassle than it should be

If you live close to an Apple store, then things are easier. Oh, and don't think that having AppleCare+ coverage gets you much in this scenario.

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Microsoft's Q2 FY 2018 earnings: What about that cash and Cortana?

Microsoft's cloud services continue to make it rain for the company as it passes the mid-way mark in its fiscal 2018. But what about Surface, Cortana and some other less sunny spots?

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Big Data is a chicken-or-egg scenario on the farm

It's one of the most- and least-connected industries out there. While agriculture has remained one of the least digitized sectors, there is a bountiful harvest of data that could give some economic leverage back to the farmer. But what will it take for farmers to invest?

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Alibaba's Q3 cloud revenue up 104 percent, hits $2.2 billion annual run rate

Alibaba is using the Amazon Web Services playbook well in China.

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DDoS mystery: Who's behind this massive wave of attacks targeting Dutch banks?

The attackers and their motives for concerted attacks on Netherlands finance institutions remain unknown.

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Ford seeks patent for autonomous police cars

Poor parking and speeding may one day be punishable not by traffic wardens but by autonomous vehicles.

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An ETF tracking robotics companies took in $650 million from investors in January

Robotics companies are risky investments. The robotics market, though?

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Facebook's Q4 lesson: SMBs matter more than ever

Facebook revealed that it's investing heavily in small businesses as a way to grow its business in Europe and the US.

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UK HumanDrive initiative to test self-driving cars on country roads

A 200-mile journey around the UK's difficult road conditions is due to begin soon.

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KodakCoin ICO launch faces regulatory delay

Kodak's cryptocurrency offering will be delayed due to the need to vet every investor.

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