Microsoft's latest Windows 10 'Redstone 5' test build makes remote server admin tools available on demand

Microsoft's Windows 10 Insider test build 17682 adds new RSAT tool option. Meanwhile, Microsoft is adding parental controls to its Launcher and Edge apps for Android.

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Waymo to add 62,000 more Chrysler minivans to self-driving car fleet

The two companies are also in discussions to potentially add Waymo's self-driving technology to Fiat Chrysler cars.

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Uber's CEO: A guiding star or a nice man in an ad?

Uber decides to have its CEO, Dara Krosrowshahi, front its new ad campaign. Will customers and drivers warm to this approach?

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AI's insatiable appetite for silicon requires new chips

Don't make data science and AI engineering teams beg you for infrastructure, or your enterprise will fall behind.

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AWS Neptune going GA: The good, the bad, and the ugly for graph database users and vendors

It's official: AWS has a production-ready graph database. What features are included today, and what will be included in the near future, what use cases are targeted, and what does AWS Neptune's release mean for users and graph database vendors?

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Alibaba wants to build logistics network that can handle 1 billion packages a day

Chinese e-commerce giant says its 100 billion yuan (US$15.58 billion) investment aims to drive down logistics costs and bolster capacity from its current 100 million packages a day.

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Alcatel 1X Android Go Edition smartphone launches in US for $99.99

While Apple, Samsung, and Google launch phones in the $900 to $1,000 range, others continue to compete in the sub-$300 market. Alcatel has one of the lowest priced phones we've seen in the 1X.

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Cisco unveils AMD EPYC-powered servers

Cisco becomes the latest in a long list of server providers to adopt AMD's EPYC processors.

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AWS QuickSight launches pay-per-session pricing as BI, analytics, data reaches more people

AWS move to offer QuickSight dashboard access for 30 cents per 30 minute session highlights how analytics vendors are aiming to reach more users.

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How to completely erase any device

Maybe you're super-paranoid, or maybe you just want to sell your old device and have piece of mind. Either way, being able to delete data is a valuable skill. Here's everything you need to know about securely wiping hard drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), flash drives, and even iOS and Android devices.

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Technology that changed us: The 2010s, from Amazon Echo to Pokémon Go

In this 50-year retrospective, we're not just looking at technology year by year, we're looking at technologies that had an impact on us, paved the way for the future, and changed us, in ways good and bad. (Previously: The 2000s)

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Atari VCS gaming console Linux mini-PC finally available to pre-order

After many false starts, the Ubuntu-running living room system gets official pricing and specs as part of its Indiegogo crowdfunding campaign.

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How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10

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

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Git repository vulnerability leads to remote code execution attacks

A serious vulnerability utilizes malformed Git repositories to remotely execute code on victim PCs.

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Server sales boom in Q1 as Dell, HPE tied for No. 1, but whitebox dominates for cloud providers

It's a good time to make servers as the cloud buildout, Intel's Purely platform and an enterprise upgrade cycle drive demand.

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SpamCannibal blacklist service hijacked

Miscreants have tampered with the service to pump out spam and tell you that every IP address you check is suspicious.

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Best cheap phones: $300 (or much less) buys a great iPhone or Galaxy alternative

In the past, low cost smartphones offered terrible performance, were never updated, and it was tough to recommend them to readers. As flagship prices skyrocket, the low end is being lifted up and there are some excellent options.

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The nerve: Tiny fibers give robots a new way to sense

Artificial nerves bring flexibility to robotics and smart wearables (and bring us a step closer to Westworld)

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Jira bug exposed private server keys at major companies, researcher finds

A major TV network, a UK cell giant, and one US government agency are among the companies affected.

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LG V35 ThinQ launched with a focus on FirstNet and emergency responders

The FirstNet network provides emergency responders with a dedicated system for communications and the new LG V35 is certified and approved for use on this vital network.

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Moto G6 launches as Amazon Prime Exclusive phone for $235

Motorola's affordable smartphone range is one of the best values available today and in the US you can now purchase it as an Amazon Prime Exclusive at a $15 savings.

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Singtel offers data-free Apple Music streaming

Singapore telco's post-paid mobile customers can access the music streaming service at Apple's subscription fee of S$9.98 a month.

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Allstate partners with Life360 app to leverage driving data

Allstate's family of businesses is joining forces with the family-oriented location-sharing app to bring consumers insights into their driving habits and personalized car insurance offers.

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Smart flash for smart cars: The benefits of NOR

NAND flash is the storage in your notebook, thumb drive, and camera. But NAND isn't the only kind of flash. For our self-driving car future though, the other flash - NOR - is a critical component. Here's why.

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Google patches reCAPTCHA bypass vulnerability

The security flaw allowed attackers to circumvent the reCAPTCHA bot protection system.

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iOS 11.4 tip: How to enable Messages in iCloud (and why you might want to keep this feature turned off)

A cool new feature rolled out in iOS 11.4 is Messages in iCloud, but it's not turned on by default. Here's how to activate it, along with a reason why you might want to keep it disabled in order to save money.

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​HP's PC, printing units buy it time for 3D printing growth

HP's 3D printing success has a long runway (like 5- to 10-years) so don't expect a lot of financial guidance or even hits about sales for a while.

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Own a drone in the UK? It will soon be time to sit your safety test

Drones owners may be affected by new legislation being introduced today in the House of Commons.

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Meet REMUS, the robot that discovered $17 billion in sunken treasure

It was among the most coveted shipwrecks for treasure seekers. New revelations emerge about the robot that discovered it.

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Veeva's master plan: Bring cloud data warehouse and then AI to life sciences

Veeva, a key life sciences industry cloud player, is aiming to combine its CRM and development platform with a next-gen data warehouse that creates a precursor to AI.

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Qualcomm launches dedicated XR1 chip for virtual, augmented reality applications

The Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 Platform has debuted with partners already signed up to develop mainstream VR devices.

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AT&T, Google form cloud services partnership

The ISP is helping customers more securely connect to the Google Cloud Platform, while offering more access to Google productivity tools.

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Technology that changed us: The 2000s, from iPhone to Twitter

In this 50-year retrospective, we're not just looking at technology year by year, we're looking at technologies that had an impact on us, paved the way for the future, and changed us, in ways good and bad. (Previously: The 1990s)

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Technology that changed us: The 1990s, from WorldWideWeb to Google

In this 50-year retrospective, we're not just looking at technology year by year, we're looking at technologies that had an impact on us, paved the way for the future, and changed us, in ways good and bad. (Previously: The 1980s)

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How to make sure your Alexa will never accidentally sends recordings to friends

Did you read about how an Alexa sent a recording of a husband and wife's private conversation to someone on their contact list? Here's how to make sure that doesn't ever happen to you.

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iOS 12: Will it be the fix that iPhone and iPad users are yearning for?

Apple has turned iOS from a sleek, streamlined, easy-to-use operating system into a ghastly horror show. Will iOS 12 be the turning point?

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Stratasys CEO Ilan Levin to resign

Levin will resign June 1 after less than two years on the job.

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GDPR attacks: First Google, Facebook, now activists go after Apple, Amazon, LinkedIn

Just days after the new law comes into force, privacy activists add more tech giants to their list of GDPR targets.

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How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro for free

You've got a new PC running Windows 10 Home. You want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Here's how to get that upgrade for free. All you need is a Pro/Ultimate product key from an older version of Windows.

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Voices carry, but is business ready for where Alexa will carry us?

The rise of conversational interfaces in our homes has been meteoric. Now Alexa and company are moving rapidly into the business world, and being integrated -- with mixed results -- with AI and other systems to carry out business tasks. How's that going?

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IBM releases Cloud Private for Data

IBM's Cloud Private for Data is the latest spin on the age-old idea of turnkey stem, but architected and updated for the architecture of the private cloud. It addresses a need for organizations wishing the flexibility of the cloud whose policies otherwise rule out use of public clouds.

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KKR to acquire BMC Software 5 years after Bain Capital and others bought it for $6.9 billion

Private equity firm KKR is broadening its technology reach as it acquires BMC Software from a Bain Capital and Golden Gate Capital led investor group.

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You can now tip London street performers with contactless cards

Buskers in the capital can be tipped electronically in what may be a world first.

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Cryptocurrency trading app Taylor says all funds have been stolen in cyberattack

The trading app startup's team woke up to find an alleged threat actor had rinsed the Taylor fund pool.

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Robo-vision startup comes out of stealth mode with funding round

Much like the PC and smartphone revolutions, a good many spoils of the automation age will go to companies that make system-agnostic add-ons

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Smartphone sales bounce back in Q1; Xiaomi becomes a rising star

The sale of mobile devices has strengthened after declining in Q4 2017 for the first time since 2004.

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​How WhatsApp has emerged as an unwitting messenger of hate and division in India

Opinion: While the app has been widely used in the past to goad religious groups into violent acts, the dissemination of deeply bigoted fake news during the state elections in Karnataka is a small example of how technology is destined to adversely affect the 2019 federal elections.

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Rio to raise $5 million with mobility app regulation

Part of the revenues to be paid by ridesharing apps is expected to go towards the city's own mobility tool.

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Dell refreshes Precision laptops with Ubuntu Linux pre-installed

The fourth generation of Dell's mobile workstations features Intel's latest Coffee Lake processors and optional Nvidia Quadro P600 and Radeon WX graphics.

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LifeProof Next and Slam for Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Added protection for outdoor adventures

The Galaxy S9 Plus has a high level of dust and water resistance, but it is still made of glass panels and isn't made to be dropped. LifeProof has a few case options to enhance your level of protection.

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HTC U12 Plus, Tab Active2, and new Chromebooks (MobileTechRoundup show #434)

HTC announced the new U12 Plus and it's fantastic. Acer also revealed four new Chromebooks, one that Kevin thinks challenges the Pixelbook. Samsung released an enterprise-focused tablet too.

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Amazon proves the smart home is as halfwitted as we are

After a woman says recordings of her domestic conversations were sent to a random contact, isn't it worth wondering about whether the smart home is a smart decision?

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Monsanto closes first startup deal in Brazil

The biotech giant is backing Grão Direto, a platform digitizing the grain buying and selling chain.

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CMO playbook: How Pinterest uses data to create great customer experiences

Every marketer needs to understand how data and analytics can help create the right experiences for customers. A top practitioner from Pinterest shares his secrets for making investment decisions and driving positive outcomes for business and consumer users. This is a must-read for Chief Marketing Officers.

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Apple reveals latest government data demand figures

The company said it will soon start reporting app takedowns from its app stores.

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Your logo and branded vulnerability aren't helping: How to disclose better

We are going to change the way business and marketing leaders interact with researchers and analysts, and raise the bar for ethics. We are going to empower researchers and analysts to advocate business and marketing leaders for better practices.

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Ad fraud is out of control -- billions lost by media industry, says a new report

​Advertising fraud is hitting new highs -- enabling multi-billion dollar crimes, claims a report from a leading ad researcher.

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PassProtect tells you if your password has been pwned

The right time to tell me my password has been exposed is before I use it; this extension can help.

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Technology that changed us: The 1970s, from Pong to Apollo

In this 50-year retrospective, we're not just looking at technology year by year, we're looking at technologies that had an impact on us, paved the way for the future, and changed us, in ways good and bad.

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Google, Facebook hit with serious GDPR complaints: Others will be soon

Facebook nemesis Max Schrems is behind the first challenges to US giants under new European data privacy law.

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GDPR: What the data companies are offering

EU's General Data Protection Regulation goes into effect today. Here's what some of the specialty and Hadoop platform vendors are offering to help their customers be compliant and stay that way.

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Digital transformation and the CIO: Everything you need to know today

What is the real impact of digital transformation on IT and the Chief Information Officer? This summary goes in-depth on what you need to know.

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What's driving Middle East's rush to social media?

The rise of visually orientated social networks, video, and messaging apps is helping shape usage.

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Finally, a power bank specifically designed for GoPro Hero users

There are no shortage out there of power banks for iPhone and Android devices, but Ugreen introduces a portable charger for GoPro Hero 5/6 owners.

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Capture your best shot with smartphone dual cameras

2018 may be the year that dual rear cameras become a standard on smartphones. There are different reasons to use these dual rear cameras and a few different types of lenses being used.

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GDPR's silver lining: Data-driven AI and innovation in the enterprise

IBM's Cristina Cabella explains why GDPR has the potential to promote AI and machine learning in the enterprise.

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Two winners announced for "Nobel Prize" of robotics

A female statistician and a male inventor take home Engelbergers, the top honor in industrial robotics

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Bitcoin Gold suffers double spend attacks, $17.5 million lost

An unknown threat actor has so far managed to steal over 388,000 BTG from cryptocurrency exchanges.

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Scam alert: Identifying and blocking "Google" robocall spam

Google will not robocall you unless you specifically requested a call. While it's difficult to fight phone spam, we have some suggestions that may help make things a bit less annoying.

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GDPR compliant? Here's a handy five-step preparation checklist

Ensuring compliance with GDPR means all departments that collect and handle personal data must comply with GDPR. Here's how to ensure the marketing department is ready for GDPR.

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I asked Apple for all my data. Here's what was sent back

Apple gave me all the data it collected on me since I bought my first iPhone — in 2010.

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GDPR in real life: Transparency, innovation, and adoption across borders and organizations

Part two: Auditing data on premise and in the cloud, spurring innovation in machine learning and interpretable AI, and influencing organizations, consumers, and legislation all over the world, GDPR is here to stay.

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One Search to rule them all: Cloudtenna's DirectSearch

Cloud storage can solve just about any storage problem you have - except the problem of too many cloud storage silos. Cloudtenna's DirectSearch can find your data across multiple clouds, file servers, and personal devices - and more.

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Windows 10 tip: How to turn on System Protection and create System Restore points

One of the oldest Windows recovery tools, System Restore, is disabled by default on most Windows 10 installations. Here's how to re-enable this still-useful feature.

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Insurance startup leaks sensitive customer health data

The storage bucket wasn't protected with a password and was accessible by anyone.

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Best Buy's omnichannel bets pay off as Q1 shines

Best Buy is faring well across most categories and channels as same store sales jumped 7.1 percent in the first quarter. That growth is its best since 2005.

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At last, plug-and-play modular actuators (think LEGOs for robotics engineers)

Engineers hate worrying about the "low level crap" of robotics development. This hardware trend is helping.

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Singapore warns eight cryptocurrency exchanges not to engage in unauthorised trading

Eight unnamed digital token exchanges have been told not to facilitate trading that involved securities or futures contracts without authorisation from the local regulator MAS, which also stopped an ICO.

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Box brings multi-region data storage support to customers ahead of GDPR

Box Zones allows enterprise clients to store data in different regions to address compliance issues which may be caused by GDPR.

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​Facebook's fake news efforts will fail: Here's why

Facebook has a plan to battle misinformation, but humans love the filter bubble and no algorithm is going to change that fact.

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Google overtakes Amazon in smart speaker market in Q1 2018

The worldwide market for smart speakers grew 210 percent year-over-year, according to research from Canalys.

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Alcatel 3V US release: $150 gets you a 6-inch 18:9 phone with dual rear cameras

While the Apple iPhone X is priced at $1,000 and other Android flagships hover over $800, Alcatel offers a low-priced alternative that may satisfy most of your needs.

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The battle over 5G: What is it, who are the players, and why do we care?

In this important video roundtable, ZDNet’s David Gewirtz, Jason Perlow, Steven Vaughan-Nichols, and Scott Fulton discuss what may well be the future of all telecommunications. Hint: it’s messy.

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Why even the best free VPNs are not a risk worth taking

Here's a question. If you're not paying for your VPN service, where is the provider getting the money to run it? The answer might cause you to lose some sleep.

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Human in the loop: Machine learning and AI for the people

HITL is a mix and match approach that may help make ML both more efficient and approachable.

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Okta offers free multi-factor authentication with new product, One App

One App is designed for smaller organizations that need a more affordable entry point into Okta.

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Okta rolls out new tools aimed at eliminating passwords

With new contextual access management capabilities, as well as a browser plugin to identify compromised passwords, Okta is trying to reduce the security risk that comes with passwords.

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Pure Storage launches AIRI Mini, aims to take NVMe mainstream

The company is looking to bridge traditional storage approaches with new scale-out applications for artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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OnePlus 6: Not perfect, but it costs less than it does to fix the rear glass panel on the iPhone X

While the OnePlus 6 has some flaws, what smartphone doesn't these days?

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100+ TB Cloud SSD controller debuts today

More than 10 years since after flash burst on enterprise computing, all-flash datacenters remain the exception. But startup Burlywood plans to rearchitect flash SSDs so even the hyperscale datacenters can go all flash. Here's how.

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HTC U12 Plus takes on S9 Plus, P20 Pro, G7 ThinQ, and OnePlus 6: Specs, price, and key features

HTC just announced its latest flagship device this morning and it's quite a looker. Is it the high end Android smartphone for you? Check out how it stacks up with all the rest.

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Should Mark Zuckerberg be fired? Security professionals have their say

Does the Cambridge Analytics scandal -- and all the other Facebook privacy snafus -- warrant the removal of its CEO? A survey of security professionals offers their view.

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Seven things Apple needs to fix in iOS 12 (but probably won't)

iOS is far from perfect, and there's a lot of things that Apple should be trying to fix. But the truth is that I'm not holding my breath.

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Verge blockchain comes under attack, again

It seems the same attack vector used to steal cryptocurrency reserves only just over a month ago is at fault.

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Over a dozen vulnerabilities uncovered in BMW vehicles

Tencent's Keen Security Lab found a number of serious bugs which could be exploited by attackers to remotely attack a number of BMW models.

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How Stitch Fix uses machine learning to master the science of styling

For Stitch Fix, machine learning has delivered measurable results, including increased revenue, decreased costs, and boosts to customer satisfaction.

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Next-generation 'A12' iPhone processors enter production

The 7-nanometer architecture chip promises more power and better power efficiency.

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DARPA Challenge will send robots to new frontier: Underground

While many robotics developers are looking skyward, DARPA wants a new generation of robots to explore tunnels and subterranean structures too dangerous for humans

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Malwarebytes acquires Windows Firewall control firm BiniSoft

The startup develops Windows Firewall Control management tools for network endpoints.

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Microsoft Vietnam: 2018 Events

Find out the latest Microsoft events and technology conferences in Vietnam.

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HTC U12 Plus announcement and first impressions: No notch, big sound, and elegant HTC design

HTC continues to release Android smartphones and the new U12 Plus skips the notch to focus on what HTC does right. It's a phone that can compete with the best and launches at a price a bit less than the Galaxy S9 Plus.

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Mid-market battle: Oppo R11s and Sony Xperia XA2

Can a true mid-market phone take it to a more expensive Chinese competitor?

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Microsoft Singapore: 2018 Events

Find out the latest 2018 Microsoft events and technology conferences in Singapore.

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A Beats-branded HomePod? Why would Apple do that?

It's the latest pulsating rumor. But does it really make any sense?

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Google selects first cohort of Launchpad Accelerator in Brazil

São Paulo is the third city where the local version of the startup fostering initiative is being implemented.

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ISPs rank lowest in telecom industry for customer satisfaction

According to the American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI), ISP customers are unsatisfied with overall data transfer speed and the variety of internet plans available.

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Workday rolls out new data visualization tool

The new data discovery capability is part of Prism Analytics, Workday's self-service business insight product.

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Facebook open sources Katran networking tool, outlines automation system called Vending Machine

Facebook outlined how it manages its network and global backbone at scale.

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Microsoft: Our chatbots can converse like humans, too

Microsoft is touting the 'full duplex' conversational capabilities of its Chinese chatbot, Xiaoice, while promising similar functionality will come soon to its Zo.ai bot.

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It's official: Apple WWDC 2018 keynote will be held June 4

The company has given us an official date and time for its next keynote.

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We're all a bit of Trump when it comes to cybersecurity

President Trump reportedly sees security procedures as too inconvenient. Unfortunately, he's not alone.

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Slack's new Actions tool turns messages into tasks

The tool is designed to close the loop between Slack, third party platforms and resulting action items.

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GDPR compliant? Here's a handy five-step preparation checklist

Ensuring compliance with GDPR means all departments that collect and handle personal data must comply with GDPR. Here's how to ensure the marketing department is ready for GDPR.

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Survey shows that three-quarters of businesses improve revenue with AI

With GDPR in force this week, are brands ready for the shift towards using first-party customer data coupled with AI?

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Companies may think they are ready for GDPR, but their employees are not

While EU organizations have been scrambling to meet the GDPR deadline, more than half their employees are not ready, according to a UK survey from Egress Software Technologies....

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This international power adapter includes a USB-C port for $17

Four smart standard ports, one Type-C and global compatibility. What's not to like?

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Confluent brings fully-managed Kafka to the Google Cloud Platform

The partnership between Confluent and Google extends the Kafka ecosystem, making it easier to consume with Google Cloud services for machine learning, analytics and more.

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Microsoft steps up its business push with its Windows 10 2018 Update for the HoloLens

Microsoft is starting to roll out its first Windows 10 feature update for HoloLens since 2016, and is making previews of two new first-party business apps available for the device.

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The data science life: Intuit's Ashok Srivastava on AI, machine learning, and diversity of thought

Intuit's chief data officer Ashok Srivastava explains where AI and machine learning overlap, managing data science teams and why he looks to hire liberal arts folks.

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Microsoft partners with Accenture and Avanade to build vertical AI services

Microsoft is extending its work in building custom virtual-support agents by working with Accenture and Avanade to build more vertical AI services.

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Free up storage space and declutter your iPhone with Gemini Photos

Allowed thousands of photos to build up on your iPhone? Got too many blurry, out-of-focus pictures of your pet eating up precious storage space? There's an app for that.

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Why Starbucks remains the mobile payment app leader ahead of Apple, Google, Samsung

Focus, value added and convenience are big reasons why Starbucks remains the mobile payment app leader based on eMarketer data. Here's a look at the bigger digital transformation picture.

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ServiceNow: Solid and uncertain -- a company in transition

ServiceNow is a fascinating company that has been a dramatic and very pleasant success for the past decade plus. It's now at a pivotal point in its history, and its the kind of pivot that gets it to its optimal goals or it just keeps moving along. Can ServiceNow do it? Read and find out.

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Yubico and LastPass bring NFC-based two-factor authentication to the iPhone

Popular password manager LastPass delivers the first iOS app with support for the YubiKey NEO hardware-based authentication key with NFC support.

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Cloudera Enterprise 6 hits the streets

Hadoop 3.0 takes a starring role in the next release of Cloudera's platform.

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Trump, China close to securing export deal to return ZTE to health

Reports suggest that the US government and China are close to closing a deal which could help reverse ZTE's failing fortunes.

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Space project to bring Wikipedia & all human language to the moon

If anything should happen to us humans (likelier and likelier), nice to know the joke Wiki entries will endure for billions of years

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Student awarded $36,000 for remote execution flaw in Google App Engine

The discovery was made by a university student who was not aware of how dangerous the vulnerability was.

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Ahead of GDPR, UK fines University of Greenwich £120,000 over data breach

Information belonging to almost 20,000 staff and students was exposed in the security incident.

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LifeProof Goa backpack hands-on: Weather resistant pockets and water-repellent fabric make this a great commuter bag

LifeProof is known for making waterproof, drop-proof, snow-proof, and dirt-proof smartphone cases. It is now taking that protection experience and applying it to more of your gear through four new backpacks.

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​VMware ready to release new OpenStack cloud program

VMware's heart is proprietary, but to to deliver its functionality to customers, it uses open-source OpenStack Infrastructure-as-a-Service cloud.

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Windows 10 tip: Use setup log files to troubleshoot installation problems

The Windows 10 Setup program keeps extensive log files every time it runs. If a Windows 10 upgrade or feature update goes wrong, use the SetupDiag tool to examine those files and determine the cause of the failure.

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Bringing IoT to life in the home of the future

No longer the stuff of science fiction, IoT is becoming more pervasive -- even in the home. But imagine its possibilities for consumers over the next few years.

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Acer notebooks to come with Amazon's Alexa pre-installed

PCs offer the latest consumer touchpoint for Amazon's voice-activated speaker.

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Save money on car rentals with AutoSlash

The service not only helps you find discounts, but also tracks your bookings to find lower rates.

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Microsoft to add mixed reality support to SharePoint with SharePoint Spaces

Microsoft is continuing to add mixed-reality and artificial-intelligence capabilities across its entire product portfolio with the new 'SharePoint Spaces' feature coming to Office 365 business users.

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InvisibleShield Glass Curve Elite for Galaxy S9 Plus: Smooth surface, clear protection after careful installation

Updated: Samsung's curved glass displays are a challenge for screen protector makers and companies acknowledge this with detailed instructions. The Glass Curve Elite gives you a surface that performs better than the glass provided by Samsung.

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Huawei MateBook X Pro available in the US, special offers included

The 13.9 inch Huawei MateBook X Pro has a 91 percent screen-to-body ratio, immersive Dobly Atmos sound, and a unique pop-up, secure conferencing camera. The price is reasonable and when combined with the $300 gift card it's an even better deal.

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YubiKey: Protect your Facebook, Google, and other online accounts for as little as $18 with this hardware authentication key

YubiKey offers a faster and more convenient alternative to text-messages or authenticator app two-factor authentication.

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Lowering TOC with single-socket AMD EPYC processors

Huge savings await those who embrace single-socket servers, and not just in terms of reduced power consumption and lowered cooling costs.

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Facebook, Qualcomm team up to deliver 60GHz Internet in urban areas

It is hoped Facebook's Terragraph system will help tackle network congestion through the use of unlicensed spectrum.

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North Korean defectors, journalists targeted through Google Play

Malware-laden Android apps aim to steal photos, contact lists, and sensitive information belonging to defectors and their supporters.

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Leading a successful digital transformation

By 2021, digital transformation will add an estimated USD1.16 trillion to Asia Pacific's GDP, and increase the growth rate by 0.8 percent annually, according to a new business study released recently.

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Robots on the job site

Construction is next sector to embrace automation as legacy players team up with tech innovators

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Diamond defects could lead to low-cost medical devices

Researchers believe that tampering with diamonds could provide low-cost alternatives for medical imaging and drug discovery.

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YouTube Music stuff, OnePlus 6 launch, Surface tablet rumors (MobileTechRoundup show #433)

Google revealed some upcoming changes to YouTube Music and we tried to make sense of the announcement. We also talked about the OnePlus 6 and leaks on the HTC U12+

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Teen phone monitoring app leaked thousands of user passwords

Exclusive: A server stored teenagers' Apple ID email addresses and plaintext passwords.

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This is what really happens in a Verizon store, according to a store veteran

Have you ever wondered what your phone salesperson is really thinking and feeling? You may be surprised.

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Sony Brazil focuses on premium products

Under new leadership, the company continues to target consumers of high-end devices.

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How to run Windows 10 and Windows applications on your Mac

macOS is a great platform, but there are times when some Mac users still need access to Windows and Windows apps.

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IBM warns of instant breaking of encryption by quantum computers: 'Move your data today'

Welcome to the future transparency of today as quantum computers reveal all currently encrypted secrets -- a viable scenario within just a few years.

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Bank of America debuts its AI-powered assistant, Erica

The virtual assistant will be available to Bank of America's 25 million mobile clients

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Qi Lu steps down as Baidu COO

Lu transitioned into the COO slot last January after joining Baidu from Microsoft.

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GDPR in real life: Fear, uncertainty, and doubt

Part one: Why are most organizations still not ready for GDPR? And what are the implications and mechanisms of applying GDPR provisions for companies, individuals, and regulators?

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One in four APAC firms not sure if they suffered security breach

A quarter of Asia-Pacific companies have experienced a security incident, while 27 percent aren't even sure because they haven't conducted any data breach assessment--even as the region is estimated to have lost US$1.75 trillion last year due to cyberattacks.

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Scandinavia gets its first autonomous public buses, but there's a big catch

Autonomous buses should start running on public roads in Norway in June, just don't expect them to be fast.

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Intel's Mobileye inks deal to supply millions of autonomous vehicles

The EyeQ chip which powers driving-assisted cars appears to be at the heart of the deal.

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How to use a VPN to protect your internet privacy

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

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11 Jobs teens are about to lose to robots

These staples of summer savings and after school slush funds are about to disappear

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Operator of counter-antivirus service Scan4You prosecuted

The service was designed for malware developers seeking to circumvent antivirus products.

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Garzetta is offering bespoke, hand-painted mini PCs...

An obscure company in Groningen in the Netherlands is offering Ardea mini PCs that look different, and you can order your own, bespoke hand-painted design....

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Google to remove "secure" indicator from HTTPS pages on Chrome

Users should expect the web to be safe by default, Google explained.

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Cell phone tracking firm exposed millions of Americans' real-time locations

The bug allowed one Carnegie Mellon researcher to track anyone's cell phone in real time.

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Take home along: How a VPN can help travelers connect wherever they go

It can be difficult to access your home Internet services and resources when you travel out of the country. Here are six ways a virtual private network can help.

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​OpenSSH arrives in Windows 10 Spring Update

One of the most universally used Linux/Unix tools is now included by default in Windows 10: OpenSSH. Here's how to get started with it.

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A bug in Keeper password manager leads to sparring over "zero-knowledge" claim

The company says it has "zero knowledge" of user data. But a security researcher claimed otherwise.

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eBay launches Interests, a curated product page built from shoppers' data

The Interests feature aims to show shoppers products that are individualized to their preferences.

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A flaw in a connected alarm system exposed vehicles to remote hacking

The researchers said it was easy to locate a nearby car, unlock it, and drive away.

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Three iOS tricks you're probably not using

Apple has packed a lot of features into iOS. Problem is, you can't use them if you don't know they are there.

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Dear jurors, here's how to tell the difference between an iPhone and a Samsung phone

As yet another jury contemplates the difference between Samsung and Apple phones, here's a primer to help them along the way.

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Zendesk rolls out new products for more integrated customer service

Zendesk Suite provides omnichannel support while Zendesk Connect uses data to provide more proactive, personalized service.

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Your iPhone 8 or iPhone X battery could wear out in 18 months

Wireless charging and fast charging might be a great solution to the pressures that more power-thirsty devices are placing on batteries, but these solutions could very well cause other problems down the line.

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Chinese city sets up $15.7B fund to boost AI development

Tianjin has established a 100 billion yuan (US$15.7 billion) to drive the development of artificial intelligence tools and boost China's bid to become a global leader in the field.

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Crossbar optimizes NVRAM for machine learning

Disk drives in 1957. Flash in 2005. New storage technologies don't come along very often. But resistance RAM - ReRAM - pushed by Intel and others, is finally hitting the mainstream. With applications ranging from embedded systems to fast SSDs, the latest announcement is great news for anyone who wants better storage.

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Adware bundle makes Chrome invisible to launch cryptojacking attacks

CPU usage spikes up to 80 percent on infected machines.

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OnePlus 6: Images, specs and impressions from the launch

The new flagship smartphone from OnePlus will be available from 22 May, following its slick global launch event.

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MaxiDed, dead: Law enforcement closes hosting service linked to criminal activity

The hosting provider was connected to everything from botnets to child pornography.

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Brutal cryptocurrency mining malware crashes your PC when discovered

WinstarNssmMiner not only leeches your processing power but will maliciously crash your system if you attempt to remove it.

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A puzzling problem: Teaching robots to criticize themselves

Self-assessment is a huge roadblock on the road to versatile automation

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SEC launches spoof cryptocurrency ICO scam website

The US agency's eerie Initial Coin Offering domain is designed to educate investors about the risks of ICOs.

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Target turns to AR, chat services to boost beauty sales

The new tools follow some major trends in retail: An emphasis on improved customer experiences and the growth of mobile-based commerce.

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Salesforce: we want more user success stories in Brazil

The company wants to create a sense of urgency around digital transformation investment among local buyers.

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Security vendors need to stop doing more harm than good

Opinion: What if the security industry operated under a basic tenet: "First, do no harm?"

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Telegrab malware hijacks Telegram desktop sessions

Telegram sessions, contacts, and previous chats are all at risk of the info-stealing malware.

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Alexa developers get 8 new voices via Amazon Polly

Polly is the AWS text-to-speech service that uses deep learning to synthesize speech that sounds like a human voice.

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What is Microsoft 365? Microsoft's most important subscription bundle, explained

Microsoft 365 is becoming a centerpiece of Redmond's cloud strategy. Here's everything you need to know about what it is and how it's evolving.

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LinkedIn launches AI Academy to bolster internal AI skills

The program divides AI training into multiple levels designed for different job roles, with instruction led by AI experts from LinkedIn's core AI team.

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Intel launches toolkit to bring computer vision to the edge

The OpenVINO toolkit should make it easy for developers to deploy AI models across a broad range of IoT devices.

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Macy's reports double digit growth in its digital business

The retailer also delivered its second straight quarter of same-store sales growth.

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Microsoft to launch smaller, low-cost Surface devices

Microsoft looks to be ready to try to tackle the low end of the PC market with a new low-end, low-cost Surface line-up. But the big question is why.

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Windows 10 tip: How to enable Hyper-V and create virtual machines

Every business edition of Windows 10 includes a full-strength virtualization platform, Hyper-V. If your PC meets the requirements, you can begin creating virtual machines for testing software and services without risking your daily productivity.

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Okta, BetterCloud forge integration pact

BetterCloud, which offers a SaaS operations management platform, launched a connector for Okta.

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I asked Apple for all my data. Here's what was sent back

Apple gave me all the data it collected on me since I bought my first iPhone — in 2010.

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Coinbase lures high-end investors, brokers with new cryptocurrency services

Coinbase Prime is specifically geared towards Wall Street investment opportunities.

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The new era of the Multi-Model Database

Increasingly, customers are demanding that their databases take on multiple chores. Emergence of multi-model databases providing developers multiple paths through APIs is the latest evidence of this trend.

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Honor 10 majors on style and AI-driven photography

Huawei continues its strategy of offering flagship-level smartphone features at a competitive price via its Honor sub-brand.

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Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z (in pictures)

I've owned countless USB flash drives over the years, but none come close to being as cool - or as useful - as the Aegis Secure Key 3z with built-in hardware-based encryption.

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The coolest USB flash drive you can buy - Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3z

I've owned countless USB flash drives over the years, but none come close to being as cool - or as useful - as the Aegis Secure Key 3z with built-in hardware-based encryption.

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GDPR: A boon for privacy or choking regulation? Businesses weigh in

IBM says that while many firms view GDPR as a catalyst for new business models, few will be ready in time.

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The data science life: Intuit's Ashok Srivastava on AI, machine learning, and diversity of thought

Intuit's chief data officer Ashok Srivastava explains where AI and machine learning overlap, managing data science teams and why he looks to hire liberal arts folks.

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Architects behind Apple's "spaceship" unveil new building for drone giant DJI

A skybridge for flight tests & robot fighting rings. Welcome to DJI's new Shenzhen digs.

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Microsoft moves toward consolidating its many speech services

Microsoft's new unified Speech Service and development platform aim to consolidate the many different speech services used across Microsoft's own products and services.

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The startup founder who wants everyone to know about his new house

Will tech types ever enjoy a sensitivity toward others? Normal others, that is. A tech type loudly intoning about his entertainment areas made me wonder.

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White House eliminates cybersecurity coordinator role

There was near universal agreement that the cybersecurity coordinator position was important. But the White House disagreed.

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This super-versatile mobile charger is on sale for $41.49

This cupholder-friendly power bank has an AC outlet, Type-C port and more. It usually sells for $83.

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Chuwi looks to crowdfunding for its new HiGame mini PC

Chuwi has released its next-generation compact mini PC with desktop performance to Indiegogo.

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Amazon Sumerian now generally available

Amazon Web Services' Sumerian is now generally available to developers. The effort is a bet that AR and VR apps will utilize browser-based tools.

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​HTC plots blockchain native phone called Exodus

HTC is planning to launch a phone that is designed for decentralized apps and privacy. Is this device, dubbed Exodus, marking the peak of blockchain hype.

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Enterprise startups in Israel worth getting to know

There are many startups around the world that could be relevant to your organisation, but you may not be aware of them. Here, I shine the spotlight on some of Israel's enterprise startups.

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Auth0 secures $55 million to improve identity-as-a-service tech

The company's Identity-as-a-Service products have appealed to a fresh round of investors willing to take a bet on the startup.

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iOS 11.4 looks set to be Apple's most boring iOS release to date

Unless you're a HomePod user, or you like new wallpapers, there's not much in iOS 11.4 to get the blood pumping.

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HPE buys networking startup Plexxi

Plexxi is known for its software-defined data center fabric that emphasizes applications over infrastructure.

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Open-source vulnerabilities plague enterprise codebase systems

Vulnerabilities including the bug reportedly responsible for Equifax's data breach are still common elements of open-source systems used in the enterprise.

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Verizon picks AWS as preferred public cloud provider

Verizon used to have big plans for public cloud services. Today, it's standardizing on AWS. If you can't beat em...

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Cryptojacking attacks surge against enterprise cloud environments

Researchers suggest that cryptojacking cyberattacks levied at enterprise cloud environments are on the rise -- and a combination of poor security practices are to blame.

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Adobe XD launches free starter plan, starts $10 million designer fund, aims to boost ecosystem

Adobe's XD respresents a clean slate for designer workflows and a starter plan aims to broaden its base.

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Microsoft provides a peek at 50.5-inch Surface Hub 2, due in 2019

Microsoft is promising 'dynamic collaboration' among multiple users as a centerpiece of its second-generation Surface Hub conferencing system, which will go to testers later this year and ship in 2019.

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Coros PACE GPS multisport watch review: Newcomers challenge Garmin, Suunto, and Polar with affordable offering

There are many options when it comes to GPS sports tracking, but newcomers continue to challenge the big names. This time we tested an affordable GPS multisport watch and its fairly compelling.

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Enterprise vulnerability management as effective as 'random chance'

New research suggests that predictive models could pave the way for more efficient cybersecurity remediation strategies.

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Adobe sends out second wave of security updates for critical vulnerabilities

A total of 47 vulnerabilities in Adobe Reader, Acrobat, and Photoshop CC have been tackled in the new security update.

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This chip could detect drugs as quickly as roadside breathalyzers

The chip could pave the way for a new generation of portable drug detectors for law enforcement.

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Boston Dynamics set to sell robot dog that became a viral hit

After a quarter century of robotics R&D, the most YouTubed robotics company in the world is going to market

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Symantec moves to allay concerns about accounting investigation, future outlook

Symantec kicked off its week with an analyst conference call outlining its view for the fiscal years ahead and how its enterprise business is shifting.

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Kaspersky Lab to shift US customer data from Russia to Switzerland

Kaspersky Lab also plans to move the tools and systems used to compile products from its source code to the country.

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Google Drive paid consumer storage plans become Google One

The update, with some cheaper pricing and more perks, makes Google's consumer storage plans more competitive against options like Dropbox and Microsoft's OneDrive.

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US cell carriers are selling access to your real-time phone location data

The company embroiled in a privacy row has "direct connections" to all major US wireless carriers, including AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint -- and Canadian cell networks, too.

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The gadgets and apps I used to lose over 130 pounds and get fit and healthy

A look at the tech that helped me lose over 130 pounds in 18 months.

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HP updates Envy, Elite PC portfolios

The updates span 11 devices in HP's premium PC range.

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Mobile banking uptake sees new spike in Brazil

The channel had a 30 percent increase in use last year - and financial transactions are also on the rise, says report.

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Driverless cars, book review: Do we know where we're going?

Christian Wolmar counters the widespread hype and optimism about autonomous vehicles with a healthy dose of measured scepticism.

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Google Duplex beat the Turing test: Are we doomed?

Google’s new Duplex AI sounds human, with stammers, pauses, and all. It could be a useful addition to Google Assistant or the harbinger of something much more dark and worrisome.

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Rail Europe had a three-month long credit card breach

Credit card numbers, expiration dates, and card verification codes were stolen.

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AMD integrates Ryzen PRO and Radeon Vega graphics in next-generation APUs

AMD unveils seven new Ryzen PRO APUs, three for mobile space and four for the desktop, for the commercial users.

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Windows 10 tip: Use an ISO file to create a bootable USB flash drive

Your emergency repair kit should include a recovery drive that contains the installation files for the latest Windows 10 version. Here's how to create this indispensable tool quickly and easily.

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Why Estonia finds itself in the middle of a 5G arms race

With Estonia always in the first wave of new mobile tech adoption, the scramble is on to get 5G to its consumers.

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Indeed rolls out platform to remove bias from hiring

The new platform, Indeed Assessments, comes as Indeed faces growing competition from the likes of Google and LinkedIn.

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Singapore automotive marketplace secures $60M in Series B

Used car marketplace Carro bags US$60 million in its latest round, pushing its total funds to US75 million, and adds new investors including Eduardo Saverin to its board.

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Singapore C2C marketplace snags $85M in Series C

Online classifieds marketplace Carousell secures US$85 million in Series C funding, which will be used to bolster its AI and machine learning capabilities, and adds DBS Bank as an investor and retail partner.

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Nvidia continues to ride AI, gaming, machine learning, crypto waves

Nvidia delivered a near flawless first quarter and its data center business shows no signs off slowing down any time soon.

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This malware is harvesting saved credentials in Chrome, Firefox browsers

Researchers say the new Vega Stealer malware is currently being used in a simple campaign but has the potential to go much further.

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Chili's restaurant chain suffers data breach

Customers are being warned that payment card information was likely involved in the data breach.

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Google I/O, LG G7 ThinQ, Fitbit, Chrome stuff (MobileTechRoundup show #432)

Google announced some interesting things at I/O last week while we also had the chance to spend more time with a retail version of the LG ThinQ.

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How 1-800-Flowers fixed your Mother's Day delivery with IBM's help

The 42-year-old business is modernizing its customer service with the help of the IBM Cloud Garage.

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Time to break open AI's black box, and keep it open

"It is time that we re-balance the discussion from being driven by the creators and the sellers of artificial intelligence to being balanced with the user perspective."

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What would Steve Jobs think of today's Apple?

Steve Jobs was never one to leave anyone in any doubt as to what was on his mind, and thanks to hundreds of hours of keynotes, speeches, and interviews, we can get an insight into what he might think about the current state of the company he founded. Feel free to share your favorite Steve Jobs comments in the TalkBack.

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Microsoft to replace for free Surface Pro 4s with screen-flicker problems

Microsoft is instituting a Surface Pro 4 replacement and warranty-refund program for those with continued screen-flickering issues.

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Facebook to start fact-checking program in Brazil

Six months ahead of general elections, the platform pledges to reduce organic dissemination of "news" items confirmed to be false.

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Facebook updates business features on Messenger platform

The latest iteration includes several updates that give businesses more fine-grained control over interactions with customers.

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RIP ZTE: Which Chinese smartphone company is next?

Why is this even possible, in this day and age, that a multi-billion dollar Chinese telecommunications company with thousands of employees is effectively forced to close overnight?

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Senator demands how police can locate any phone in seconds — without a warrant

Real-time location data was accessible by police under "the legal equivalent of a pinky promise," said a senator.

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Go big at the office: This 27-inch Dell monitor is just $125

A bigger monitor won't necessarily improve your productivity; it's just nice.

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Symantec shares plunge after board discloses internal investigation

Without giving specifics, Symantec said its board is investigating concerns raised by an ex-employee.

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What is Microsoft 365? Microsoft's most important subscription bundle, explained

Microsoft 365 is becoming a centerpiece of Redmond's cloud strategy. Here's everything you need to know about what it is and how it's evolving.

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​Goodbye Klout: Social media measuring power quietly disappears

Klout, which made headlines by measuring your social media influence, will close its doors on May 25.

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Brazilian federal government leads in open source adoption

New development has also taken place in the vast majority of public sector bodies, says study.

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Best of the best iPhone accessories

There's what feels like an infinite amount of iPhone accessories on the market. Some are good. Some are OK. Many are just awful. But a select few are amazing. Here are the iPhone accessories that I rely on daily.

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Google I/O 2018: Key takeaways on Duplex, AI, privacy, Android

Google has clearly gone AI first, and Duplex is just one example. Here's a look at the big themes from Google I/O 2018 and what it tells us about the company's strategy.

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Robots go from soft to rigid (... jokes follow)

Researchers are figuring out ways to bring the benefits of soft robotics to rigid structures with novel dual phase engineering

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Nigelthorn malware steals Facebook credentials, mines for cryptocurrency

The malware is spreading across Facebook in order to steal account details and install cryptocurrency mining scripts on victim machines.

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TreasureHunter source code leaked for the masses to pillage PoS systems

The release could result in a new wave of malware hitting restaurants, hotels, and the retail sector.

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UK cell giant EE left a critical code system exposed with a default password

The code repository contained two million lines of code across EE's website and customer portal.

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How has Google dodged data privacy issue? It's the ROI

Google outlined its vision of an AI driven future this week at Google I/O and the data privacy discussion is just starting. Don't forget the return on investment for you sharing data.

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iPhone users hit with iOS iMessage emoji bug

Another day, another annoying iOS bug for users to contend with. This latest one causes your iMessage app to crash.

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Blackview BV9000 Pro: World's first ruggedized Android smartphone with 18:9 display

Need a smartphone that won't break the first time it slips out of your hand or falls into a puddle? You need the Blackview BV9000 Pro.

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FAA drone testing program takes off in 10 cities

The agency announced 10 states that will participate in the the Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Integration Pilot Program.

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Microsoft repositions Cortana from an 'assistant' to an 'assistance' aide

Microsoft is shifting the way it is thinking about, positioning and building out Cortana. Cortana product chief Javier Soltero explains the new strategy.

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Botnets 'competing' to attack vulnerable GPON fiber routers

Vulnerable fiber internet routers now under attack from competing botnet herders.

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Researchers say a breathalyzer has flaws, casting doubt on countless convictions

Exclusive: Two researchers say a police breathalyzer, used across the US, can produce incorrect breath test results, but their work came to a halt after legal pressure from the manufacturer.

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LG resolves keyboard vulnerabilities which allow remote code execution attacks

The severe security flaws impact mainstream LG smartphones.

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SAP data management startup Winshuttle snapped up by Symphony Technology Group

Winshuttle is now under the umbrella of private equity firm STG.

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​Match vs. Facebook dating: Focus, monetization may trump scale

Facebook's planned move into online dating has analysts concerned about Match's future prospects. Match and IAC execs note that focus matters too. The battle makes for a nice digital business case study.

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Google acquires enterprise cloud migration specialist Velostrata

Google says the deal will help enterprise clients migrate large-scale VM systems and workloads.

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​Red Hat introduces Kubernetes Operators software development toolkit

Kubernetes Operators will help ISVs deliver Red Hat OpenShift-tested and validated cloud-native applications and services across hybrid and multi-cloud footprints.

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Microsoft's Windows 10 'Redstone 5' build introduces cloud clipboard

Microsoft is testing a new cross-platform 'cloud clipboard' in its latest preview of Windows 10 'Redstone 5,' along with updates to Sets, Notepad and more.

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Ten Alexa skills to celebrate Mom

We all love Mom. Now, you can use your Amazon Echo or Dot to show her how much you care.

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ServiceNow launches Virtual Agent, aims to resolve issues via bot

ServiceNow reckons that Virtual Agent will be able to handle and resolve about 15 percent to 20 percent of incoming service requests.

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Comcast Business launches analytics for SmartOffice video, motion detection

By applying analytics to unstructured video, Comcast Business is enabling its SMB customers to better manage staffing and use of space.

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Iran likely to retaliate with cyberattacks after nuclear deal collapse

Businesses in the US, Europe, and their allies — like Saudi Arabia and Israel — are also at risk of cyberattacks.

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Mastercard, Microsoft partner on smart city pilot

The two companies are currently working on a two-city pilot to model the impact of urban events and inform policy decisions with data.

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Groupon shares climb on Q1 earnings beat

The company is also raising adjusted EBITDA expectations for 2018 based on forecasted returns from its purchase of Vouchercloud.

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Adobe: Experiencing the experiential, part one

The Adobe Experience Cloud Summit 2018 in March was a clear indication of how far Adobe has come in the past two years and how far it has to go. I look at the event, the strategy, the messaging, the program, and the experience itself to see if Adobe can truly make the claim it is in the business of helping businesses create experiences. True or false? Find out.

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Walmart finally confirms $16B bid to acquire India's Flipkart

Following weeks of speculation and a premature leak from SoftBank CEO, Walmart has finally confirmed it will fork out US$16 billion to acquire a 77 percent stake in Indian e-commerce operator, Flipkart.

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Vodafone to acquire Liberty Global assets in $21.8 billion deal

The purchase is designed to expand Vodafone's presence across Europe.

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Intel and Packet collaborate to offer no-cost access to Optane SSDs

Packet is offering no-cost on-demand access to a fleet of Intel Xeon Scalable servers kitted out with large format Intel Optane SSDs.

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The 10 best smartphones of 2018

A couple more phones have been launched since MWC and further use of others encouraged us to update the list of top smartphones.

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Is this the world's best power bank? The Omnicharge Omni 20 USB-C

Think of this not as a power bank, but a $200 computer-controlled USB charging station.

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A gaming PC for business? Here's why it make sense

Especially when there's a deal like this: Get a powerful HP Pavilion desktop for $589.99.

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Mirai DDoS attack against KrebsOnSecurity cost device owners $300,000

The attack levied against the domain using insecure IoT devices cost their owners dearly in power and bandwidth.

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Smart cities: Why Oslo wants its buses to do far more than just transport people

The Norwegian capital has plans to turn its vehicles into data-generating mobile sensor platforms.

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Avast slices estimated IPO share price before market entry

The cybersecurity firm aims to sell roughly 25 percent of its stock in the event.

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Adobe patches critical vulnerabilities in Flash, Creative Cloud

The most dangerous bugs can lead to remote code execution and unauthorized privilege escalation.

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iRobot spinoff sells throwable robot to Marines

Defense has become an important early market for commercial robotics companies as autonomous and teleoperated platforms edge onto battlefields

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Google Maps updated to work with Camera, offer smart recommendations

At Google I/O, Google explained how it's using AI and "VPS" to offer users a richer, more personalized Google Maps experience.

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Google auditions to be your personal digital twin via Duplex, Google Assistant

Google's latest tech experiment enables Google Assistant to call businesses, talk to humans and book appointments for you. It's just the beginning of transforming Google Assistant to become a digital twin of you.

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Google makes it easier to incorporate machine learning into mobile apps

At the Google I/O developer conference, Google launched ML Kit, a machine learning SDK available on Firebase for Android or iOS.

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Google preps TPU 3.0 for AI, machine learning, model training

Google says its Tensor Processing Unit requires liquid computing and is 8x more powerful than its predecessor.

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​Red Hat and Microsoft bring OpenShift to Azure

Microsoft and Red Hat expand their partnership around hybrid cloud, Kubernetes container management, and developer productivity.

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Square launches restaurant POS system with integrated delivery function

The platform leverages technology from Square's Caviar delivery business, resulting in a combined first-party ordering platform and point of sale.

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iOS 11.4 could make it tougher for cops to unlock your iPhone

Restrictions on the USB port are said to be "aimed squarely at law enforcement."

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How to upgrade from Windows 10 Home to Pro without hassles

You've got a new PC (or an old, freshly upgraded one) running Windows 10 Home. You want to upgrade to Windows 10 Pro. Here's how to get the job done quickly. You can even get the upgrade for no extra cost if you have an unused Pro or Ultimate product key from an older version of Windows.

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Oracle bolsters Eloqua with new platform integrations

The new integrations with 6sense, Demandbase, LookBookHQ and Mintigo are aimed at helping sales teams find the best buyers and close deals faster.

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Here's how the Equifax breach breaks down, by the numbers

Equifax said in a regulatory filing how much of its data sets were stolen in a 2017 breach.

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When will your PC get the Windows 10 April 2018 Update?

Microsoft has begun the long, slow roll-out of Windows 10 version 1803 via Windows Update. Here's how you can take charge of the update process, avoid unpleasant surprises, and schedule the installation for a convenient time..

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Here's what's new in Windows 10 April 2018 Update

The latest Windows 10 feature update includes the first public release of the Timeline feature as well as dozens of smaller enhancements to the Windows 10 user experience. Here's what you can expect.

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Otis launches smart elevator, people mover platform Otis One

Otis, a unit of United Technologies Corp., has launched Otis One, an analytics platform to track its people moving systems and offer preventative maintenance and services.

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Google Research becomes Google AI to reflect AI-first ambitions

Google Research gets a rebrand to become Google AI. The message: Everything Google does intersects with AI somehow.

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One month with the Huawei P20 Pro: Long battery life, awesome cameras, and useful settings

Huawei's new P20 Pro is its best phone ever and after using it as my daily driver it is clearly the most exciting phone I've used in 2018. There are a couple key elements that set it above the pack and make it great for business.

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SynAck ransomware circumvents antivirus software through Doppelgänging technique

This is the first kind of ransomware believed to use the sophisticated antivirus bypass method.

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Microsoft's AI journey beyond Office

While AI services were front and center at Build, the not-so-hidden message is Microsoft's blending of cloud and AI to extend its traditional presence in the front office to make digital assistance ubiquitous.

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NetApp partners with Google, becomes more cloud-oriented

With its latest cloud partner, NetApp says it's becoming "a data authority in a hybrid cloud world"

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Put a Windows 10 PC in your pocket for $249

The Ockel Sirius B is no larger than a portable hard drive, yet it's a full blown desktop.

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Japan to impose tough cryptocurrency exchange rules to reduce risk of cyberattacks, exit scams

Japanese regulators want to prevent similar incidents to Mt. Gox and Coincheck from hurting investors in the future.

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Critical vulnerability impacts Bitcoin Cash miners

Users of ABC mining software are being urged to update their builds immediately.

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Robots with soft hands will transform the world. Here's why.

Labor-starved markets are waiting for a new class of technology that brings dexterity and nimbleness to industrial robots

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Microsoft looks to Cortana, Teams, ambient intelligence for smarter meetings

Microsoft is getting closer to delivering on its commitment to try to make meetings smarter and less painful using Cortana, Teams, HoloLens business apps and more.

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After Equifax breach, major firms still rely on same flawed software

At least seven tech giants still use the vulnerable software that hackers exploited to attack Equifax last year.

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Singapore MVNO offers public transit riders free data

Mobile virtual network operator Circles.Life will offer 100MB data for every 10 rides taken using stored value card, EZ-Link, and an additional 1GB for customers who link their numbers through the app.

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Microsoft's Visual Studio Live Share collaboration service available to testers

Microsoft's Visual Studio Live Share, now in preview, allows Visual Studio and VS Code programmers to collaborate using their languages and frameworks of choice.

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Build 2018: Microsoft embraces Android and iOS, extends Timeline feature

At this week's Build developers conference, Microsoft will show off new features designed to connect its cloud-based services more tightly to mobile devices running iOS and Android. But will developers see an opportunity?

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Microsoft opens its 'BrainWave' AI-on-FPGA service to external testers

Microsoft's project to run fast AI tasks on FPGAs in Azure is starting to come to fruition, with testers starting to get access to the first pieces now.

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Microsoft delivers new edge-computing tools that use its speech, camera, AI technologies

Microsoft is shifting its main focus at Build 2018 from Windows to the intelligent edge, and is looking to attract developers with new kits, tools and more.

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At Microsoft Build, AI, Azure Machine Learning and Cosmos DB go big

Microsoft's annual developer event goes gaga for AI and data, calling into question the hard distinctions between developer, data and AI skills.

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Brazilian fintech Neon finds new banking partner, rushes to restablish operations

The startup, hurt by the liquidation of the bank supporting its operations, settles partnership with another institution.

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Microsoft Build 2018: What to expect and how to watch

Microsoft's early-May Build developer conference is coming into further focus as the company reveals more (but still not all) of the sessions it's planning for the three-day event.

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Take home along: Six ways a VPN can help travelers connect wherever they go

It's often difficult to access your home Internet services and resources when you travel out of the country. David Gewirtz outlines six ways a virtual private network can help.

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Controversy, thy name is Europe: Open credit scores, data-driven counter-forensics, and the regulation debate

Europe's biggest digital culture festival raises questions beyond the use of data.

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Qlik announces new Latin America head

Former sales director Paulo Iannone will be responsible for some markets in the region.

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Nokia buys SpaceTime Insight to expand IoT, machine learning, analytics portfolio

SpaceTime gives Nokia sales heft and technologies for the energy and transportation industries.

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iOS tips: What to do when you run out of storage on your iPhone or iPad

Running out of space on your iPhone or iPad? Here are tips and tricks to help your free up precious gigabytes.

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Fitbit rolls out quick replies, female health tracking, and new apps

Fitbit launched the Versa with Fitbit OS 2.0 and with today's update has now provided additional functionality for Versa and Ionic users.

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MIT's MapLite brings self-driving vehicles to country roads

MIT hopes the new system will help autonomous vehicles drive safely even when there are no maps to speak of.

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$820 million for maker of a Stormtrooper robot? Here's why it was a smart move.

The Chinese robotics upstart is now valued at $5 billion and has no clear road to profitability ... and that's just fine

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Apricorn USB 3.0 Aegis Padlock DT drive

Securing sensitive data stored on external hard drives is usually a minefield, especially if you are looking for cross-platform compatibility. The Apricorn USB 3.0 Aegis Padlock DT drive is the solution to this problem.

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Apricorn USB 3.0 Aegis Padlock DT drive - Up to 12TB of hardware-based encryption

Securing sensitive data stored on external hard drives is usually a minefield, especially if you are looking for cross-platform compatibility. The Apricorn USB 3.0 Aegis Padlock DT drive is the solution to this problem.

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​Google I/O vs. Microsoft Build: Dueling yet similar visions for developers

Google and Microsoft outline their roadmaps and advances for developers. Don't be surprised if two tech giants AI-infused visions rhyme.

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LG G7 ThinQ, T-Mobile & Sprint, last mile commuting (MobileTechRoundup show #431)

Matt has a new phone in hand to test with more coming soon, T-Mobile launched an excellent deal for military folks, and Kevin continues to move forward with Crostini on Chromebooks.

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InvisibleShield Glass Curve Elite for Samsung Galaxy S9 Plus: Bubbles, breakage, and broken promises

Samsung's curved glass displays are a challenge for screen protector makers and despite several bold claims, my experiences show it's a tough nut to crack.

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Make the Kessel Run in Solo's new Millennium Falcon Otterbox Symmetry Apple iPhone X case

Han Solo is my favorite Star Wars character so the day OtterBox announced new Solo: A Star Wars Story cases I placed my order and have one wrapped around my Apple iPhone X.

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Technology teams deserve good UX, too

'You don't want people at your company to reach the wrong conclusions just because their monitoring tools made them confused.'

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Mophie Juice Pack for Samsung S9 Plus: It's time for bulky, low capacity battery cases to die

Mophie has been making battery packs for a long time, but with capacities about half of what is contained in the phone there is little reason to spend $100 on them today.

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The tools you need for repairing PCs, smartphones, tablets, and much more

If you're in the business of repairing PCs, smartphones, or tablets, then you need the tools to help you get the job done in a fast, efficient, and safe way. (Updated May 2018)

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NSA says searches of Americans' data spiked in 2017

The agency collected a staggering 534 million Americans' phone records last year, up threefold on the year earlier.

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Brazil's digital bank Neon hurt in liquidation case

The tech startup is banned from opening new accounts as the bank providing its infrastructure goes under.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 April 2018 Update for Windows 10 IoT

Windows 10 IoT Core and Enterprise are both getting new features as part of the April 2018 Update feature refresh.

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Alibaba's fourth quarter cloud revenue puts it on $2.8 billion annual run rate

The company's cloud revenue is accelerating as it dominates infrastructure as a service in China.

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Can Humans get a handle on AI?

On the face of it, the answer(s) should be obvious. Or are they? And by the way, how much data do we really need?

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A Dozen Lessons for Entrepreneurs, book review: Insights from the VC world

This chatty but comprehensive book picks the brains of key investors and startup coaches to learn about investing in and running new businesses.

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Volkswagen former CEO indicted over emissions scandal

Former Volkswagen CEO Martin Winterkorn is the focus of US prosecutors who want him to answer for the firm's violation of the Clean Air Act.

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Automated kiosks are the future of retail, restaurants ... even roach coaches

A billion dollar industry is emerging to make checkout faster by removing human cashiers

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Reddit hopes to relaunch cryptocurrency payments - and not just Bitcoin, either

Ethereum and Litecoin may also be added to the payment roster in the future.

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Building for iOS and Android: Getting started with Google's Flutter

With IO around the corner, it's a good time to take a look at Google's cross-platform mobile development platform - on Android Studio and on Visual Studio Code.

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ServiceNow buys AI startup Parlo

Parlo's technology aims to bring natural language understanding into enterprise systems.

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Twitter says bug exposed user plaintext passwords

Change your passwords — immediately.

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Microsoft's Surface line-up now includes a couple new models

Microsoft is now selling the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced and a new Surface Pro Core i5 model with 8 GB of RAM via its Store.

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Amazon opens more monetization tools for Alexa developers

The company has opened up access to two of its monetization tools for Alexa developers: in-skill purchasing and Amazon Pay for Alexa skills.

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Top tech inventions that drive modern life expectancy

We are living longer than ever before -- thanks to these tech inventions.

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​Google open sources gVisor, a sandboxed container runtime

We're using containers now. But securing them? Well, that's another matter. And Google has an answer with its newly open-sourced gVisor, which runs containers in a secured sandbox.

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Qualcomm: Meet the new boss of everything mobile

Recent merger activity, a changing political climate, and the company's significant IP portfolio is poised to create a virtual monopoly of mobile and telecommunications technology.

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Dropbox rolls out new AdminX tools for data management

The new updates include team selective sync, member space limits, directory restrictions, and the ability to disable downloads of shared links.

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Google expands Advanced Protection Program to support native iOS apps

Previously, only Google apps could gain access to your Google data if you were enrolled in the Advanced Protection Program.

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Windows 10 'Redstone 5' test build adds screen snip options, separate Screen Sketch app and more

Microsoft's latest Windows 10 'Redstone 5' test build, which is going out to both Fast Ring and Skip Ahead testers, includes some new features and UI tweaks.

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Twitter to move cold storage, Hadoop clusters to Google Cloud Platform

Twitter's move gives Google Cloud Platform a nice reference customer, but doesn't replace AWS within the company. Twitter is moving workloads it had hosted to Google Cloud Platform.

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Singapore firms struggling to keep up with security patches

Some 78 percent don't have adequate resources to cope with the volume of patches, and 58 percent say their data breaches are due to human error, reveals global survey.

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Best iPhone charging cables you can buy

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

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Google Assistant now connects to over 5,000 smart home devices

The Google Assistant supported just 1,500 devices back in January.

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Microsoft touts LinkedIn, Graph API and AI foundations of its new Bing ad service

Microsoft's new Audience Network service will use data not just from Bing, but also MSN, Outlook.com and Edge, to give advertisers more ways to target their potential customers.

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Brazilian digital bank Neon aims for 1 million customers in 2018

The fintech raised a new funding round and plans to make further investments in technology to improve its customer experience.

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Why Fitbit could make a good Google acquisition

Fitbit has a solid transformation strategy and a good plan to be integrated into the healthcare system. What it lacks is time as it swaps a hardware model for one that revolves around software and services. Enter Google, a Fitbit partner, and a potential savior down the road.

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Hello Kitty: Malware targets Drupal to mine for cryptocurrency

The Kitty malware not only targets website servers and visitors but also leaves a cheeky note for cat lovers out there.

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Laboratory on-a-phone detects viruses, bacterial infections

The smartphone-sized equipment could improve healthcare in rural and poverty-stricken areas.

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Adobe updates Experience Manager for marketers and developers

The latest updates include an SPA Editor, which allows nontechnical employees to easily make changes to SPA pages.

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The rise of the Digital Twin: Why the enterprise needs to take notice

New research from Deloitte suggests that the enterprise should not ignore the benefits Digital Twin technologies have to offer.

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The enterprise shows little interest in blockchain technology: Gartner

Gartner says that the majority of enterprise players have no intention to develop or use distributed ledger technologies.

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Facebook's latest case in Germany could have international consequences

Far-right leader's win over Facebook in a German comment case could have international ramifications.

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Square satisfies Q1 targets, shares slip on light guidance

The company posted a Q1 net loss of $24 million, or six cents a share, compared to a net loss of $15.1 million, or four cents a share, a year earlier.

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3D Systems misses Q1 profit targets

The company reported a non-GAAP earnings loss of 3 cents per share on revenue of $165.9 million.

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CTRL-Labs: Capturing intent -- user interface control without moving a muscle

The brain is a noisy place, but CTRL-Labs has invented a unique computer user interface that captures a user's "intent" with a special wristband...

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Facebook advances computer vision using hashtagged pictures

At F8, Facebook explains how it's more efficiently and more effectively training computer vision models with the help of photos already labeled with hashtags.

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Qlik hits reset button, rolls out new cloud, AI, and developer capabilities

Qlik introduces management team, licensing changes, and new hybrid/multi-cloud, augmented intelligence and development features. Here's my take from Qonnections 2018.

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Startup uses AI and machine learning for real-time background checks

AI and machine learning can produce background checks on people and companies in minutes instead of days.

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Millennial tech buyers need to trust brands before purchasing IT

Millennials are influenced by a mix of brand and product attributes, so brands need to use different tactics to reach and engage them.

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How Adobe moves AI, machine learning research to the product pipeline

Adobe will outline a series of features that will go from research and development to its analytics platorm. Here's how Adobe approaches the product pipeline.

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Tech giants hit by NSA spying slam encryption backdoors

The tech coalition includes Apple, Facebook, Google, Microsoft, and Verizon and Yahoo's parent company Oath — all of which were hit by claims of complicity with US government's surveillance.

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Upgrade fatigue drags down smartphone shipments in Q1: IDC

Consumers in China are holding on to their old smartphones for longer instead of upgrading to the latest devices, dragging down smartphone shipments globally.

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Stratasys falls short in Q1 as orders in automotive, aerospace pushed out

The big question is whether Stratasys inability to close high-end system deals in the quarter is due to a broader slowdown or competition from rivals.

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Razer-Singtel partnership aims to plug e-payment gaps in Southeast Asia

Major players such as Alibaba and Tencent have begun offering their e-payment services in this region, but these cater mainly to their domestic Chinese customers travelling overseas, says Singtel exec, on the objective behind the Razer partnership.

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Put a 500GB portable SSD in your pocket for $160

Samsung's blazing-fast drive normally runs $190.

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Arm launches Cortex-M35P processor to bring IoT security to the silicon level

Arm hopes that security at the hardware level can help prevent physical tampering and attacks aimed at IoT devices.

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A critical security flaw in popular industrial software put power plants at risk

The bug in the industrial control software could leave power and manufacturing plants exposed.

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12 of the most awesome Raspberry Pi accessories

There's not much you can't do with a Raspberry Pi board and a bit of coding. But with a few extra accessories, the sky truly is the limit!

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UK government demands presence of Facebook's Zuckerberg at hearing

It is only an invitation, but one that the Facebook CEO should not ignore.

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Internet of Wines: How this vineyard's IoT improves vintage in your glass

A top Spanish vineyard is using the Internet of Things to improve grape cultivation and save money.

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North Korea's SiliVaccine antivirus contains stolen Trend Micro engine

The antivirus software utilizes ancient coding stolen from a competitor as well as malware bundles.

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10 things you need to know about Apple (Q2 18 edition)

Apple's quarterly call to investors gives us an opportunity to get to know the company in much greater depth and to get hints as to where it is headed.

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When a redesign goes bad: Inside Snapchat's Q2

Snapchat sees disruption ahead following its redesign, but in the long-term monetization mix the move doesn't look that nutty.

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Time to look beyond iPhone sales

While iPhone sales growth was stuck in single-digit territory, revenue growth was surprisingly strong. But for really strong growth, we have to look beyond the iPhone.

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GitHub says bug exposed some plaintext passwords

A small but unspecified number of GitHub staff could have seen plaintext passwords.

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Juniper Networks beats Q1 estimates despite revenue declines

Juniper reported revenue of $1.2 billion, down 11 percent year over year.

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Cisco buys Accompany for $270 million, puts CEO in charge of collaboration as Trollope leaves

Rowan Trollope will leave Cisco to become CEO of another company. Enter the $270 million acquihire with an artificial intelligence twist.

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T-Mobile tops Q1 targets on strong customer gains

The company says it now has more than 74 million total customers.

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Apple Q2 earnings top estimates on strong iPhone X sales

The iPhone, iPad, and Mac maker released its latest earnings report for the year.

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​Cisco joins the Kubernetes cloud rush

Kubernetes is the top dog of cloud container orchestration, and that means everyone is jumping on its bandwagon, including networking giant Cisco.

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The road to automation, the joy of work, and the 'Jen problem'

How do we get to the point where technology is the infrastructure firms run on, and what happens when we do?

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Mark Zuckerberg's plea to developers at F8: Keep building with us

After making abrupt changes to the Facebook platform in recent weeks, Facebook is using the annual F8 conference to convince developers to stick around.

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Facebook is updating Workplace to move it beyond collaboration

At F8, Facebook is rolling out a series of integrations to the enterprise version of the Facebook platform, so people can use it to check pay slips, monitor marketing campaigns and more.

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Facebook tries to lure more businesses to Messenger with AR, AI capabilities

With 200,000 developers on the Messenger platform (and fewer qualms about user privacy than WhatsApp), Facebook is adding more sophisticated features that brands can use to connect with customers.

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Facebook launches Clear History feature that should have been there all along

Clear History will take a few months to build and input from various parties, but Facebook will allow users to clear their data trail--just like you can with your browsers.

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Dell Technologies aims modular data center at AI, machine learning

Dell Technologies eyes composable architecture, PowerMax storage, PowerEdge servers, and converged systems for handling emerging and new workloads.

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Healthcare was a top target for ransomware families in 2017

Cylance research suggests that ransomware has opened the floodgates to a barrage of attacks against healthcare providers.

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Google rolls out Cloud Composer for data orchestration

The new tool is based on Apache Airflow, an open-source project focused on workflows.

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How reliable are 10 and 12TB hard drives?

High-capacity hard drives in 8, 10, and even 12 TB capacities are becoming the norm in data centers. But how reliable are they? A dive into the data published by Backblaze gives us an insight.

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New research finds human validation is critical for chatbot owners

Most chatbot owners are not satisfied with the performance of their chatbots and say human validation is needed to reduce errors.

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Amazon will expand its Boston tech hub with 2,000 new jobs

A new 430,000 square foot facility will open in 2021 and house teams that support its machine learning, cloud computing, and robotics efforts.

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Microsoft adds new mail, calendar, mobile features across its various Outlook clients

Microsoft is adding features like bill-pay reminders, meeting RSVP tracking, suggested event location and other features across its many Outlook variants.

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Cisco's service provider video unit sold back to private equity firm

Cisco is shedding its service provider video software business in order to concentrate resources on its core businesses.

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Amazon's AWS just kicked some censorship-evading apps to the curb

Domain fronting helps apps evade censorship, but hackers use it to obfuscate where their malware comes from.

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iOS 11.3.1 fixes some things, breaks other things

As we've come to expect, the latest release of iOS - iOS 11.3.1, which was released to fix a bug - breaks things on some iPhones.

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Azure SQL Data Warehouse "Gen 2": Microsoft's shot across Amazon's bow

Microsoft's latest cloud data warehouse release retains its decoupled compute-storage advantage, while crafting parity with Amazon Redshift's local storage performance.

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Don't buy these Apple products (May 2018 edition)

Here's a list of Apple products that you shouldn't buy because they are old, newer versions are likely to land soon, or they just represent poor value for money.

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Olloclip for Apple iPhone X: Enhance your camera skills with this new removable lens system

The iPhone X contains Apple's best camera yet, but the image capture experience can be improved through the use of external lenses. Olloclip just released its latest collection for this flagship phone, along with a flip-able single lens system for the iPhone 7/8 and 7/8 Plus.

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Panasonic Avionics to pay $137 million fine over consultant corruption case

The DoJ's criminal penalty resolves foreign corrupt practice charges levied against the company.

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Facebook's new court defeat: This time it 'may have free speech implications'

Far-right leader's win over Facebook in a German comment case could have international ramifications.

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Champions declared in worldwide robotics contest

Tomorrow's robots will be built by today's science and engineering students, thousands of whom came from around the world to compete in the Vex Robotics Competition

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Signal-jamming DroneGun used by Australian Defence Force during international summit

It looks like something Judge Dredd would carry, but this device keeps drones grounded without ballistics

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KRACK Wi-Fi vulnerability can expose medical devices, patient records

The Wi-Fi vulnerability can be used to steal and tamper with patient records.

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This malware checks your system temperature to sidestep sandboxing

GravityRAT is a novel Trojan which will grab thermal readings to detect and thwart research efforts.

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