IFA 2018: Neato and Ecovacs announce new robot vacuums and artificial intelligence

With people working hard and more concern about pets and allergies, robot vacuums are getting more popular and are sure to be a key gift this holiday season.

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Wanted: Robot life coach (no, really)

The unique job is a hint of what's to come as robots increasingly join us in the human world

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Why is Google selling potentially compromised Chinese security keys?

Opinion: To sign up for Google's Advanced protection program, you must buy security keys from a Chinese vendor. Security questions have since been raised considering current intelligence laws in China.

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Microsoft quietly shuts down Surface Plus financing program for consumers

Microsoft is ending its Surface Plus financing program for consumers and students today, August 31, just a little over a year after announcing it. The question is: Why?

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Apple patches iOS 12 beta popup hell

Seeing a popup in iOS 12 beta telling you that there's an update when there isn't one? Well, there's an update out now to fix that.

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How to remove bots and trolls and clean up your Twitter feed in seconds

Some simple changes to your Twitter account settings instantly removes most of the bots and trolls and anything else you don't want from your feed, which results in a much more pleasant experience.

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Microsoft to discontinue Listings, Connections SMB apps as of November 30

Microsoft is dropping two of its SMB-focused apps: Microsoft Listings and Microsoft Connections, but is continuing to support and update other SMB apps in the same family.

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​Troll-killing internet software Trollteq arrives

Authenteq combines verified online identity with blockchain-based ID storage and end-to-end encryption to create the troll-killing Trollteq.

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Microsoft officially christens 'Redstone 5' as the Windows 10 October 2018 Update

Microsoft will begin rolling out to mainstream users on 'nearly 700 million' Windows 10 devices its latest feature update starting in October 2018.

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Brazil shortlisted for Uber Air launch

The mobility firm has picked the country as one of the five possible markets to host its upcoming "flying taxi" service.

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iOS 12's most annoying bug yet

This latest iOS bug is the most annoying one to date, and comes days before millions of people will be running iOS 12.

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Scottish school claims world first for using light-based Li-Fi networking

A school in Ayr is combining wireless and light-based networking -- Wi-Fi and Li-Fi -- using LED bulbs mounted in classroom ceilings, while an IEEE task force is working to add Li-Fi to the 802.11 standard

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Estonia has just 1.3 million people, so why are its startups setting investment records?

Startups in small Baltic state Estonia have attracted over half a billion dollars in investments in just 1.5 years.

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Former Qualys exec charged with insider trading after protecting brothers from financial loss

The former Chief Commercial Officer tipped off his family in advance of poor financial results.

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Bitfi finally gives up claim cryptocurrency wallet is unhackable

Color me surprised.

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One in five employees share their email password with co-workers

Negligent employees remain the number one cause of data breaches at small businesses across America. So why do small businesses continue to struggle with good cyber security practices and what can they do to correct those habits?

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High-achieving DevOps companies turn software around in 60 minutes

Survey of 30,000 IT pros separates the DevOps winners from the laggards.

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Mozilla to block ad trackers on Firefox by default

The new settings are slated to be phased in gradually, starting with an initiative that focuses on blocking trackers that slow down page loads.

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Nutanix beats Q4 estimates

However, shares fell in after-hours trading on a light Q1 FY 2019 outlook.

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Google Assistant now speaks two languages interchangeably

Meanwhile, Google's voice-activated assistant is showing up in a whole slew of new devices in Europe

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New OpenStack cloud release embraces bare metal

The new open-source OpenStack cloud, Rocky, is easier ever both to upgrade and to deploy on bare metal.

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India OKs drone flights, but restrictions abound

Logistics may not get an immediate boost, as drone flights cannot be operated beyond the line of visual sight. However, the biggest concern will be what the country's increasingly repressive government will do with these flying objects.

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Sales of 2-in-1 devices to carry a sinking PC market in 2018: IDC

The research firm expects shipments of 2-in-1s, such as detachable tablets and convertible notebooks, to grow by more than 9 percent this year.

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​Infosys opens Raleigh hub, brings total American hires in a year to 4,700

Both the increase in US-centric hires as well as revenue from digital is a positive move for the Indian major but it will have to do more to reclaim its lost glory.

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New 2018 iPhone, iPhone X Plus, iPhone 9: Rumors, leaks, launch date, and everything we know so far

With the launch of the next iPhone likely mere weeks away, the leaks, rumors, and analyst chatter is reaching fever pitch.

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Microsoft to increase device limits for Office 365 consumer subscription users

Microsoft is making a number of tweaks to its Office 365 consumer subscriptions as of October 2. Here's what's changing.

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BlackBerry KEY2 LE announced: New colors, affordable price, and polycarbonate frame

The BlackBerry KEY2 is a phone for QWERTY fans and the new KEY2 LE continues with that same approach, but at a more affordable price thanks to some changes in materials and specifications.

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The web as a database: The biggest knowledge graph ever

Imagine you could get the entire web in a database, and structure it. Then you would be able to get answers to complex questions in seconds by querying, rather than searching. This is what Diffbot promises.

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Honor Play global release announced: Focused on mobile gaming and multimedia

Honor is Huawei's brand for younger people and with the rise of high end gaming on smartphones, the new Honor Play is targeted to offer an enhanced gaming and entertainment experience.

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Sony unveils the OLED-equipped Xperia XZ3 at IFA

A bigger, brighter and more vivid OLED screen is the main upgrade in Sony's new flagship smartphone.

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New Olloclip Multi-Device Clip: Use all of your Connect X lenses on any smartphone

External lenses can help you take smartphone photography to the next level, but often these lenses require cases for specific devices. Olloclip announced a new device that lets you use your lenses on most smartphones.

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Waze Carpool gets rebuilt for Brazil launch

The ride-sharing service goes live nearly a year late due to adaptations required for the local market.

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Life hack: Using Photoshop for super-fast renovation mockups

This life hack is simple, powerful, and while Photoshop is nice to use, it's not required. You don't need expensive software or artistic talent either.

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Headset deal: Just $14 each with this exclusive code

It has a noise-canceling mic, inline controls and your choice of USB or 3.5mm plugs. New headsets for everyone!

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Misfortune Cookie vulnerability returns to impact medical devices

The four-year-old security flaw has reared its head once again but this time medical equipment, and not routers, are at risk.

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Garmin introduces Vivosmart 4: Slim activity tracker with advanced sleep tracking through pulse oxygen sensor

Garmin has been making serious strides to provide more details on sleep quality and this latest activity tracker includes four sleep stages along with blood oxygen saturation gauging.

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Android 'API breaking' vulnerability leaks device data, allows user tracking

A vulnerability in the Android operating system can be used to track users without their knowledge.

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Hail an autonomous taxi: Yandex rolls out 'Europe's first' self-driving cabs in Russia

Yandex, known as the Russian Google, will use feedback from taxi passengers to up its game in autonomous cars.

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Metal handshake: Shifting alliances highlight a new phase in maturing collaborative robot market

Soft Robotics brings some suppleness to the leader in collaborative robots

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Air Canada reveals mobile data breach, passport numbers potentially exposed

Passport details belonging to thousands of customers may have been exposed in the incident.

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HTC U12 Life announced: Dual finish acrylic, big battery, and low £299 price

Last year HTC offered up an affordable plastic variation of the U11 and it continues this strategy with the new HTC U12 Life. The device has mid-range specs and great looks while launching at an affordable price.

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Apple acquires Akonia Holographics, AR headset rumors return

The acquisition points towards potential plans for "Apple glasses" in the future.

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Jaybird X4 hands-on: Improved water resistance, 8-hour battery, and great fit for activity

Smartphones have done away with headphone jacks and even high end GPS watches now support music playback so it's a perfect time to pick up a Bluetooth wireless headset. The new Jaybird X4 improves on the X3 and provides a comfortable, long-lasting audio experience.

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Singapore aims to build up AI skills for digital economy

Country's government has introduced initiatives to train 12,000 people in artificial intelligence skillsets, including industry professionals and secondary school students.

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My Health Record woes detailed in leaked document: Report

It's time for the Australian Digital Health Agency to take a strategic approach, but it seems it would rather fix problems 'on the fly' or just ignore them.

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Chinese police investigating major security breach of hotel group

Some 500 million pieces of customer data is believed to have been compromised, including that of 150 million accounts currently on sale in the dark web for 8 Bitcoins.

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Box expands AI capabilities

The Box Skills Kit will be generally available later this year, while Box Skills now supports customer-trained AI models.

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Which social listening platforms lead the pack?

How do you make the right choice amongst the social listening platforms? A new report helps you decide.

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Salesforce beats Q2 expectations, Q3 guidance light

The CRM giant delivered non-GAAP earnings of 71 cents per share on revenue of $3.28 billion, up 27 percent year over year.

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​Storj Labs forges open-source vendors and cloud services alliance

Open source powers today's cloud, but many open-source developers haven't profited from the cloud's growth. Storj Labs wants to change that dynamic so both can make money.

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Snowflake and Databricks aim for dynamic duo

There was enough overlap in customers for Snowflake and Databricks to formalize the relationship that their installed bases were already establishing.

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Google hands off control of Kubernetes cloud resources

Cloud Native Computing Foundation community members will manage the Kubernetes project's cloud resources, with the help of a $9 million grant from Google.

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Microsoft Azure now supports NVIDIA GPU Cloud for AI, HPC workloads

Microsoft and NVIDIA are targeting data scientists, developers and researchers with preconfigured containers with GPU-accelerated software for running their AI and high-performance computing tasks.

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The pressure's on: digital transformation seen as a make-or-break proposition for IT managers

Survey finds 83 percent of IT leaders fear they actually could be fired if their digital transformation efforts fail.

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Box announces new activity stream for content management

The activity stream, announced at the BoxWorks conference, advances Box's goal of making its platform a single, neutral space for managing content across applications.

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Cavalier Maverick smart speaker review: An elegant Amazon Echo alternative for the office or the road

Smart speakers are everywhere, but they are more utilitarian that stylish. The new Maverick speaker from Cavalier brings good looks, great sound, and portability to the table.

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Goal Zero Sherpa 100AC: Keep all your gear powered up via A/C, USB, or wireless

We are a mobile society and the only limitation we have is battery capacity. Goal Zero's new power bank is sure to keep all of your gear topped up.

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Defense Distributed now sells 3D gun blueprints online, 'pay what you want'

Founder Cody Wilson insists that a recent court injunction is still being obeyed, despite the launch.

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Robots on runway: Designer to phone it in with telepresence bot during London Fashion Week

Fashion has long been obsessed with technology. The obsession has not always been a two-way street.

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Meet the malware which hijacks your browser and redirects you to fake pages

The malware is currently being distributed through the RIG exploit kit.

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​Italy's big digital plan: Single smartphone app for its citizens to pay taxes, bills

Beta testing is under way on a smartphone app designed to help make Italy more resident-friendly.

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3D printed bionic eye prototype could one day restore sight

Researchers hope the invention could one day restore sight for the blind.

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Artificial Unintelligence, book review: Exploring the limits of technology

Meredith Broussard explains how computers, software, and AI and machine learning actually work -- and considers the times they don't.

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Alibaba smartens up chatbot ahead of 11.11 shopping festival

Chinese e-commerce operator says it beefed up predictive analytics to preempt what consumers might ask and prompt them on shopping decisions, such as reminders about vouchers.

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Australian government moves to improve My Health Record privacy

It's hardly an example of legislative clarity, but the proposed amendments are intended to address key privacy concerns around the disclosure of personal medical information.

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​Linux gaming gets a new head of Steam

Steam's dream of Linux-powered Steam gaming machines never came to fruition, but the company has returned to Linux by bringing Windows-based games to Linux with a software-only approach.

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Instagram expands 2FA, account verifications in push to bolster security

The photo sharing platform said it will soon support two-factor authentication apps from third parties.

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HPE tops Q3 estimates, CFO Stonesifer to step down

Tim Stonesifer led HPE through its split with HP and the spin-merge between its Enterprise Services (ES) business and Computer Sciences Corp.

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Box posts record revenue in Q2

The cloud content management company has yet to turn a profit but continues to grow sales by offering new capabilities and making strategic partnerships.

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At IFA, Intel unveils new 8th-generation mobile CPUs

Ahead of new PC announcements by its OEM partners at this week's big IFA show in Berlin, Intel announced a half-dozen new mobile CPUs. Gigabit Wi-Fi, wake-on-voice support, and all-day battery life are on the menu.

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Cloudera's a data warehouse player now

The Impala-based Cloudera Analytic Database is now Cloudera Data Warehouse. And on the PaaS cloud side, it's Altus Data Warehouse. No more euphemisms. Cloudera's in the DW race.

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Microsoft adds support for Google Gmail IDs to Azure Active Directory

Surprise: Microsoft is enabling Gmail users to collaborate with others using Azure Active Directory B2B without requiring them to have a Microsoft account.

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Facebook's Express Wi-fi program now includes certified hardware makers

With its Express Wi-Fi program, Facebook partners with local ISPs, mobile network operators and entrepreneurs to bring internet access to under-served areas.

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Honeywell, CMU team up on supply chain robotics platform

​Honeywell is working with robotics researchers at Carnegie Mellon University to develop new technologies for distribution centers.

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Trump says Google peddles fake news. The horror of it

The president believes Google is against him and fixes its search results. Can this be?

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Samsung Portable SSD X5 -- World's first NVMe-based portable SSD

Samsung is the first to bring high-speed NVMe technology to a portable SSD unit.

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Microsoft touts more AI-powered OneDrive for Business and SharePoint features due later this year

Microsoft is adding automated audio and video transcription, file recommendations and new content-sharing options to its OneDrive for Business and SharePoint storage services later this year.

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Health tech: AI, APIs, and data interoperability

A prominent leader in medical innovation discusses how technology can change the healthcare system. He offers a unique enterprise view of the complexity and challenges of fixing our health system.

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Google Cloud's Text-to-Speech API moves to GA, adds new WaveNet voices

The API also now offers a feature to optimize voices for specific kinds of speakers.

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Galaxy Note 9 cost too much? Great smartphones in every price range

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

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Facebook's getting really angry at me and I'm worried

The hurt messages seem to be happening with greater frequency. I'm not sure Facebook understands.

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BRICs sign blockchain agreement

The Memorandum of Understanding is aimed at exploiting the technology "in the interests of the development of the digital economy."

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How to turn your iPhone into a business workhorse: Add these apps and accessories, and tweak these settings

Owning an iPhone and embracing the Apple ecosystem for messaging, photo sharing, health data and apps can seem like fun, but the moment you try to break free of it and make a shift to Android you discover that you've been lured into a walled garden. And the walls are pretty high.

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Alteryx says let's get visual

Alteryx introduces "Visualytics," a campaign to inject interactive visualizations across the various products in its platform. The 2018.3 release of the Alteryx Platform also brings Jupyter notebook integration and greater robustness to Alteryx Server.

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Best Buy's Q2 shines amid strong tech, retail demand

But the outlook for the third quarter is a bit light. Best Buy said it is investing for the long run and quarters won't be linear all the time.

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How to escape from Apple's iPhone ecosystem - step by step

Owning an iPhone and embracing the Apple ecosystem for messaging, photo sharing, health data and apps can seem like fun, but the moment you try to break free of it and make a shift to Android you discover that you've been lured into a walled garden. And the walls are pretty high.

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WhatsApp warns free Google Drive backups are not encrypted

The storage deal might be free for users, but that does not mean communications records are protected.

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Facebook patches critical server remote code execution vulnerability

The exploit took advantage of instability in the server's system.

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How startups and small hardware companies can take on big players like Intel in the booming sensor market

What FLIR's strategic investment in AI & Machine Learning tells us about the strategic play for niche hardware

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Fortnite Epic Games CEO rails against Google vulnerability disclosure

Circumventing the Google Play Store has not gone completely to plan.

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Microsoft Windows zero-day vulnerability disclosed through Twitter

There is no known workaround for the security flaw.

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Open-source licensing war: Commons Clause

​A new open-source license addendum, Commons Clause, has lawyers, developers, businesses, and open-source supporters fighting with each other.

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Lenovo introduces five new Android tablets, starting at $70

Lenovo doubles down on the declining tablet market, with a bevy of new models that range from dirt cheap to a premium entertainment slate..

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AMD's next wave of 7nm CPUs and GPUs will be manufactured by TSMC

AMD's next-gen products--all aimed at Intel and Nvidia--will be manufactured by TSMC as long-time partner GlobalFoundries shifts its focus.

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Dell EMC updates portfolio to help enterprises avoid "cloud siloes"

The updates to Dell EMC's cloud-enabled platforms, infrastructure and services are designed to help customers get the most value out of multi-cloud environments.

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How to get the best possible life - and safety - from your battery

Whether you have a smartphone, a tablet, or a laptop, or in fact anything else that contains a battery, here's how to get the longest life out of it possible.

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Apple drops iOS 12 beta 11, tvOS 12 beta 9, and macOS Mojave beta 9

Lots of new betas for developers and those who like to live at the bleeding edge to install.

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VMware buys CloudHealth to bolster cloud operations platform

VMware plans to combine the CloudHealth platform with its existing Wavefront, Secure State and Cloud Automation services.

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Windows 10 tip: Turn your paid Wi-Fi connection into a shared hotspot

If your Windows 10 PC has a network connection, you can share it with up to eight nearby devices using the Mobile Hotspot feature.

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Microsoft adds a new subscription-based financing offer to its line-up with Xbox All Access

Microsoft's Xbox All Access, which bundles together hardware software and services for a singe monthly payment, is the latest in its growing family of financing offers.

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This scrappy self-driving upstart is about to beat the biggest companies in the world to autonomous grocery delivery

Founded by a Princeton Professor known as Professor X, this mysterious self-driving company was built using $50 cameras and a whole lotta smarts.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 surprises

As expected, a teardown of Samsung's new Galaxy Note 9 revealed some interesting design choices in the build of both the handset itself and the S Pen.

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AI impact: Rethinking education and job training

The AI-related social topics raised during this episode of CXOTalk with Dr. Shirley Malcom are profoundly important.

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I went to buy a Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and AT&T shrugged

Was there excitement? Was the staff motivated to sell the phone? Not even the ones who had a Note 8.

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PCIe fabrics in the datacenter

After decades of multiple incompatible networks and interconnects in the datacenter, the industry is finally converging on just two: Ethernet and PCIe. Here's what you need to know.

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Banking on iPhone X: Apple's new phones are the razors, services are the blades

Apple's likely iPhone lineup may reflect a slow-growth reality and reliance on services. Apple's spin is that it can still sell you premium iPhones as well as bank the recurring revenue.

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How to get VPN protection for your laptop while using a smartphone Wi-Fi hotspot

Will your smartphone's VPN app protect you when you use it as a hotspot for your laptop? We answer this question and show you how to keep your connection safe.

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​Zowe! Bringing the mainframe to the open-source world

Linux has run on mainframes for decades. Now IBM and partners are enabling users to access z/OS using a new open-source framework, Zowe.

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VMware updates Workspace One

VMware is enhancing the digital workspace platform to reach businesses with a broad range of needs as they transition to modern management approaches

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VMware rolls out new cloud services for automation, security

The enhancements to VMware's cloud operations platform, announced during VMworld, continued VMware's focus on multi-cloud customers.

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Azure Data Factory v2: Hands-on overview

Whether you're shifting ETL workloads to the cloud or visually building data transformation pipelines, version 2 of Azure Data Factory lets you leverage conventional and open source technologies to move, prep and integrate your data.

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How hackers managed to steal $13.5 million in Cosmos bank heist

An in-depth look into the incident reveals how the 112-year-old bank may have been swindled out of millions.

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Where does DevOps start? Not where you think

Using findings from its annual State of the DevOps report, Puppet lays out the key practices common among organizations that successfully adopt devOps.

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VMware lowers entry price for VMware Cloud on AWS

The virtualization giant is also rolling out a new set of capabilities that lets customers leverage AWS Direct Connect technology and VMware capabilities to accelerate cloud migrations.

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Galaxy Watch, Note 9, Surface Pro, Fortnite security (MobileTechRoundup show #442)

I spent another week with the Note 9 while also getting a day and a half with the Galaxy Watch. Kevin purchased something unexpected since our last show and used it during our recording.

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Cyber defence goes missing in Australian Cabinet reshuffle

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's new ministry cuts the Australian government's focus on cybersecurity at exactly the time it needs it most.

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Most managers want IT operations managed by artificial intelligence

AIOps -- or artificial intelligence for IT operations -- may help take the complications out of the Ops side of things.

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Brazil sees uplift in IT investment

Technology budgets increased by 4.5 percent last year, according to research.

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Are you ready for some internet football? How to stream the 2018 NFL season

Another NFL season starts, and your options for watching it online are greater than ever.

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Here's what you want - and don't want - from the next iPhone

There are plenty of analysts and pundits out there commenting on what the next iPhone should bring to the equation, but here's what you, the readers of this column, have told me you'd like to see Apple release in September.

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The Alexa-Cortana integration: Why wasn't this bigger news?

The long awaited integration between Alexa and Cortana came last week. And while many don't view Cortana as a major player in the voice assistant space, the potential is definitely there, even it it didn't fully materialize with the news.

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Last-minute back-to-school tech supplies for under $200

Add these useful, cool tech items to your back-to-school list for 2018.

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Microsoft says it has delivered on its plan to bring Skype for Business features to Teams

Microsoft officials say they've made good on their promised roadmap for bringing Skype for Business Online features to Microsoft Teams. But do users agree?

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Open port leaks data of 50.5M GOMO app users

Port 80 was left open by Guangzhou-based developer Sungy Mobile, exposing personal data of more than 50 million accounts of its GOMO apps--popular amongst children--including user names, passwords, and mobile numbers.

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Iranian hackers target 70 universities worldwide to steal research

Researchers say the campaign is focused on stealing credentials and access to library systems.

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Why iPhones will have NVRAM-based AI in 2019

Storage is a major bottleneck for artificial Intelligence, but Apple's control of all hardware and software will make their AI fast and affordable. Here's how.

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Review: Surface Go running Windows 10 Home in S Mode

Does Microsoft's Surface Go fill an overlooked productivity niche? Here's my 'non-reviewer's review' take after three weeks with the device.

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Create unlimited tutorial and explainer videos for $39

Fleeq Premium normally runs $12 per month, so in short order you'll have more than covered this lifetime-access offer.

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Windows 10 version 1809: Act fast to delay this big upgrade

Each time Microsoft rolls out a major upgrade to Windows 10, you have the option to wait a few months before you install it on PCs running Windows 10 Pro or Enterprise. But you have to act quickly.

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Spyware firm SpyFone leaves customer data, recordings exposed online

Thousands of spyware users and those being monitored have had their information leaked to the public domain.

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AI and machine learning take centre stage at Microsoft's student developer competition

Almost every team in this student development competition not only used AI and machine learning but - in nearly every case - used them well.

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​HP gets new 3D printing leader, aims to scale business

HP's 3D business has secured multiple partnerships and expanded its ecosystem. Now the goal is to scale the business.

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Hackers help themselves to data belonging to 2 million T-Mobile customers

The "international" threat actors managed to capture a set of customer data before being shut down.

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500,000 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen customers involved in possible credit card data theft

Customers of the restaurant chain need to keep an eye on their bank accounts as their information may be up for sale.

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9 out of 10 consumers will stop purchasing from brands that lack transparency

There is a clear tie between transparent business communications on social media and consumer spending according to a new report

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Online scams push Singapore crime rate up 5.6 percent in 1H2018

Country's high internet and smartphone penetration likely fuelled the increase of online crime incidents, which included a 72.8 percent climb in e-commerce scams during the first half of 2018.

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AWS rolls out new instance sizes, price reductions for Lightsail

Lightsail is a private virtual server offering for small businesses and others who can't afford, or don't need, public cloud services

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Report: US officials probing Microsoft's sales in Hungary

The Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission are reportedly probing whether sales practices in Hungary broke bribery and corruption rules.

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Splunk, Autodesk, Veeva see strong demand in their fiscal Q2s

The software and cloud providers delivered strong quarterly results and upped their outlooks.

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VMware shares slide despite strong Q2 results

The company reported Q2 revenue of $2.17 billion, up 13 percent year over year.

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HP beats Q3 estimates

The company posted year-over-year growth in both personal systems and printer revenue.

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Intuit CEO Smith, CTO Stansbury to step down, Goodarzi, Tessel to take over those roles

Intuit is filling its key executive positions from within as two small business veterans are set to lead Jan. 1.

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McAfee opens lab to demo threats from lock picking to medical device hacking

McAfee's new Oregon research facility doubles as a demo lab, where customers and vendors can learn firsthand about the consequences of cybersecurity threats.

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​Network technologies are changing faster than we can manage them

Kentik's Cisco Live survey shows networks are changing faster than they have in decades, and companies are stumbling trying to keep up with the changes.

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Does AI have the solution to climate change and human trafficking?

Imagine an AI-driven software platform that can power next generation of civic participation -- around the world

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Microsoft Surface Go: First impressions

A quick first impressions look at Microsoft's new budget tablet, the Surface Go.

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Alibaba cloud revenue climbs 93 percent to $710M

Chinese internet giant says growth in paying customers and revenue from higher value-added services boosted cloud revenue for its June quarter, but margins tightened from continued investments in the business.

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Like cybersecurity, combating misinformation starts with us

We all create a bit of propaganda and misinformation everyday. Is it all that surprising we're so primed to fall for social networking misinformation campaigns?

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Photos: Retro computer games that Eastern Europe played as Iron Curtain fell

Video games gave Eastern Europeans an escape from the harsh realities of everyday life, yet few had the opportunity to play them.

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Medical records of high school students leaked in 'appalling' data breach

Medication, healthcare records, and conditions were all posted online for the world to see.

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Dr. Octopus-like robotic arms (that someone else controls)

The wearable robotic backpack brings tele-presence to a whole new level by putting someone else in charge of your very own robotic arms

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Waymo could hit $10 billion revenue run rate around 2025, says analyst

Waymo would start out undercutting Uber and Lyft by about 25 percent and still make money because it doesn't have to pay drivers.

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Facebook's Onavo VPN app removed from Apple App Store over privacy concerns

Reports suggest the app was removed based on a request from Apple.

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AppleJeus: macOS users targeted in new Lazarus attacks

The campaign includes the distribution of Apple macOS malware for the first time.

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​Indian startups launch globally, but can they go the distance?

Never before have so many young Indian companies with foreign capital established foreign operations so quickly. How well they do will depend on how they manage their growth and attract global talent.

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Google now employs a group of former Microsoft Surface, holoportation experts

PerceptiveIo, a stealth startup formed by a handful of former Microsoft holoportation and AI experts, may have been acquired by Google.

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Dear Walmart, you don't have to copy everything Amazon does

Walmart has a great new idea. It's called e-books.

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Microsoft to give Sticky Notes a major facelift as part of its tasks push

Microsoft is readying a number of new features as part of its next release of Sticky Notes, including some cross-Windows-device synchronization. Cross-platform iOS/Android support is on the agenda, as well.

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Uber ploughs cash into Brazil technology center

The company commits to multimillion-dollar investment in facility focused on security products.

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Who takes the fall for media copyright claims in your organization?

New technology allows creative communities to crack down on licensing violations across the internet and stop the use of unlicensed images across content. But what do professionals really know about licensing agreements?

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​Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7.6 beta is out now

The latest version of Red Hat Enterprise Linux takes a big step forward into the cloud.

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GDPR cuts tracking cookies in Europe

Three months after the introduction of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), European news sites have reduced their use of tracking cookies by 22 percent, according to research from the University of Oxford. Companies that run websites should be aware of the problem and ready to act.

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Critical remote code execution flaw in Apache Struts exposes the enterprise to attack

The bug was found in the core infrastructure of Apache Struts 2.

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Turla backdoors compromise European government foreign offices

The backdoors are told what to do and what to steal by email.

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Gartner's global head of research abruptly steps down

Gartner has cut ties with Peter Sondergaard due to workplace misconduct.

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This 23-inch Dell monitor is also a Qi charging pad, and it's only $120

Originally $370, this big screen also supports wireless connectivity from your laptop or Android phone.

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Urban Airship boosts notification speeds after move to Google Cloud

After moving its real-time messaging platform from co-located bare metal, Urban Airship saw its peak messaging throughput increase by 33 percent.

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IBM Researchers propose transparency docs for AI services

Like other technologies and industries, artificial intelligence will need to adopt supplier's declaration of conformity documents to build trust. How was that model built exactly?

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Apple's iPhone Upgrade Program: The ultimate guide to everything you need to know

Whether you're considering signing up for the Apple Upgrade Program for the first time, or upgrading your iPhone using your Upgrade Program rights, this guide has the answers. If you're doing this for the first time, be sure to read the tips at the end of the article. It could save you a long, repeat trip.

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Dropbox embraces AMD EPYC single-socket platform to support future growth

Dropbox becomes the latest company to embrace AMD EPYC and see a benefit to single-socket platform adoption.

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Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak jumps on the blockchain bandwagon

Despite recently comparing blockchain to the dot-com bubble, Wozniak has now taken the plunge.

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Mexicans served with Dark Tequila in spyware spree

The campaign has been swiping bank credentials and corporate data for years through offline malware.

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How ExxonMobil revamped its mobile app to build up its brand

No one gets excited about going to the gas station, but ExxonMobil says it differentiated its brand by creating a seamless nationwide digital experience for customers.

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Hacker holds the data of 20,000 Superdrug customers to ransom

Customers are being asked to change their account passwords immediately.

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Gorgeous robots made of high tech paper are mesmerizing (and potentially useful)

Fifty students were given this shapeshifting paper and told to let their imaginations run wild. Here's what they came up with.

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Kohl's expands Amazon return pilot to 100 stores, sees upside

Kohl's pilot program to take Amazon returns is faring well for both sides. The retailer expanded the pilot with Amazon and is assessing the data.

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Adobe releases out of schedule remote code execution fix

The patch resolves two critical flaws which can both lead to remote code execution.

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Samsung Pay celebrates three years: Available on six continents, 1.3 billion transactions completed

Samsung continues to develop partnerships and expand its influence across the world. It is now available in 24 markets with support for nearly 2,000 banking and financial partners.

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When an IT guy appears on a reality TV show, you learn a lot about life

When Greg Dukelow and his wife volunteered to be on House Hunters International, it made for mesmerizing television.

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Pure Storage buys StorReduce in first ever acquisition

The acquisition was announced alongside the company's second quarter financial results, which beat market estimates.

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Booz Allen Hamilton wins $1 billion US cybersecurity contract

The contractor is now responsible for securing nearly 80 percent of the .gov enterprise.

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Industry startups focusing on improving business information

I have been looking at some innovative startups out of Israel that could ease your business operations in your organisation.

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​Cloud Foundry survey finds top enterprise languages

They may not be the coolest languages, but Java and JavaScript remain the top enterprise developer languages for the cloud.

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Survey: 7 out of 10 US healthcare firms have no cybersecurity insurance

Overall, the portion of US firms with cybersecurity insurance has improved, but a significant portion remain unprotected.

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The 10 best smartphones of 2018

The major smartphone launch season is upon us and one of the first out of the gates is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, immediately taking over the top spot in our list of best smartphones.

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Slack's valuation is now $7.1 billion after Series H

Workplace collaboration platform Slack confirmed that it has raised $427 million in venture financing.

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C3 IoT inks Google Cloud Platform pact, now has big three cloud providers

The partnership with Google means C3 IoT can now run on top of AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud Platform.

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Adobe adds new email marketing features to Campaign

The software giant said the cloud update aims to serve the roughly 50 percent of consumers that say they still prefer to receive brand offers via email.

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Robin Systems aims to make Kubernetes friends with Hadoop

As the latest player seeking targeting enterprises looking to build their own private clouds, Robin Systems is adding automation that will take some of the pain of Kubernetes implementation for Hadoop and other big data implementations.

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Guns are already on UK streets. 3D printing could make things far worse.

Opinion: With 3D gun blueprints now available for download, it's potentially too late to stop the future impact on the streets of London.

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McAfee: Calling Bitfi unhackable may have been 'unwise' but it was great marketing

The "unhackable" wallet saga may have been little more than salesmanship designed to provoke controversy.

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Phillips reveals code execution vulnerabilities in cardiovascular devices

Only a low level of skill is required to exploit the bugs.

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Rejoice Mac mini pro fans: Apple hasn't forgotten you

Apple will reportedly launch a Mac mini aimed at developers and the server set. Tech pros like David Gewirtz will be stoked.

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Microsoft to rev its 'Microsoft 365' marketing machine with a new roadmap

Microsoft is replacing its Windows 10 business and Office 365 roadmaps with a new combined Microsoft 365 roadmap as of mid-September 2018.

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Will social commerce ever replace e-commerce?

With native transactions happening on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, and other platforms, how can e-commerce sites step up and avoid the threat from social commerce?

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Facebook, NYU aim to use AI to speed up MRI scans

By using less data, the fastMRI project aims to produce reliable scans up to 10x faster than today.

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iOS 12 beta: What's the performance and stability like?

iOS 12 is a few weeks away from release, so how is the beta shaping up in terms of performance and stability?

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Nvidia debuts GeForce RTX gaming cards starting at $499

The GeForce RTX cards are powered by Nvidia's new Turing architecture, with real-time ray tracing and AI-enabled graphics.

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Microsoft delivers promised end- to-end Skype encryption option

Microsoft has enabled end-to-end encrypted Private Conversations for all Skype consumer customers on Windows desktops, iOS, Mac, Android and Linux.

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Brazilian PC manufacturer Positivo reports weak results

The company's performance has been hit by the surge of the dollar in relation to the local currency.

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Next up, iPhone 9. Why would Apple name any phone that?

It's the time of year when one must think about what Apple's next phone -- or phones -- will be called. The possibilities are both endless and painful.

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Apple purges 25,000 gambling apps from China app store

Move comes after Chinese state media rebukes iPhone maker for allowing the apps, which are illegal in China, to remain on its app store.

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These 12 laptops deliver the best battery life

If you need a notebook that can last all day away from a power outlet, these dozen can handle it -- and then some. Your options include top-rated Windows, Mac and Chromebook systems.

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Team Liquid tries SAP analytics prototype in The International DOTA 2 tournament

Team Liquid worked with SAP to develop an analytics prototype to better compete in The International, an e-sports tournament revolving around Valve's DOTA 2.

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Democratic artificial intelligence will shape future technologies: Gartner

The research firm believes that AI will end up in everyone's hands sooner than we think.

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UK hacking prosecutions plummet with only 47 charges recorded last year

A lack of resources is believed to be partly to blame for incredibly low prosecution figures.

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AI chips for big data and machine learning: GPUs, FPGAs, and hard choices in the cloud and on-premise

How can GPUs and FPGAs help with data-intensive tasks such as operations, analytics, and machine learning, and what are the options?

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Exactly when will we see new iPhones? We predict the date Apple will announce its next device

Because there's nothing more fun on a Sunday afternoon than making a spreadsheet of Apple events, we predict, just for you, the exact date and time of the next iPhone announcement. Mark your calendars.

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Alleged head of BitConnect cryptocurrency scam arrested in Dubai

BitConnect has been accused of operating an exit scam after duping investors out of millions of rupees.

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Coinbase files patent for freeze logic cryptocurrency wallet security

The invention aims to add a fresh layer of security to wallets used directly for merchant payments.

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EU considers 60-minute deadline for social networks to remove terrorist content

The commission says that not enough progress has been made in stamping out extremist content.

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Singapore taps data analytics to better manage rail systems

Land Transport Authority dishes out S$18.8 million (US$13.7 million) to deploy a rail management platform that will consolidate its existing tracking systems and use data analytics to monitor and identify potential faults.

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GOAT uses machine learning, computer vision to verify your top dollar sneakers are authentic

GOAT CTO Andy Shin walks us through managing a team, KPIs, cloud computing and how the company goes about verifying those Nikes are real.

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UAG Monarch for Samsung Galaxy Note 9: Stylish leather and metal drop protection

There are plenty of cases available for the most popular smartphones, but my absolute favorite comes from Urban Armor Gear. The UAG Monarch provides the style and protection I want in a case.

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Top 10 must-have tools for repairing PCs, smartphones, and other gadgets

Having the right tool for the job makes the job of fixing old, broken, and tired gadgets a lot easier. Here are my top 10 tools that I use for fixing PCs, smartphones, tablets, and other gadgets.

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OnePlus 6T coming to T-Mobile: First carrier partner should increase brand awareness

While smartphone enthusiasts are familiar with OnePlus phones, the masses still don't recognize the brand. With T-Mobile reported to be launching the OnePlus 6T this fall, we could finally see OnePlus become a more standard choice.

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Johnson Controls Cortana-powered thermostat to work with Alexa, Google Assistant

It turns out the Johnson Controls GLAS thermostat, now available for preorder, is built with Cortana, but also works with Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.

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Intel scoops up Vertex.ai to bolster Movidius team, support AI efforts

Intel sees huge potential in AI and has been repositioning via acquisitions and corporate restructuring to focus on the technology.

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What features would a $2,000 iPhone need to make it irresistable?

What would it take for Apple to be able to coax $2,000 out of me for an iPhone? It would take a lot, but I have to admit that Apple could do it.

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Necurs botnet launches fresh assault against banks

The spam botnet has been harnessed in order to compromise close to 3,000 financial institutions.

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These wearable tech brands are a huge disappointment

Have ever quit using a fitness tracker, and if so, why? Here is what respondents to a survey hated about their trackers -- and which came out on top.

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1980s technology exposes 32,000 smart homes, businesses to exploit

When modern IoT gadgets rely on technology from the 1980s, it is unsurprising that security becomes a problem.

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Data-driven disaster relief: Measuring the impact of emergency response

With natural disasters picking up in frequency and intensity, the role of NGOs in disaster relief is picking up as well. A key requirement for all NGOs is transparency, and applying data-driven techniques may help.

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The year Windows died at home and nobody cared

While Microsoft's desktop operating system continues to be a key fixture of enterprise computing environments, it faces extinction at home. And Redmond seems perfectly fine with that.

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Tableau hires new LatAm VP

Data visualization firm appoints former Oracle executive for the top role in the region.

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Mouse and stylus roundup: Microsoft Surface Precision Mouse, Azio Atom and Adonit Droid

Is it worth still using a mouse in a world of touchpads and touch screens? It's time to go back to the future.

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Mozilla wipes 23 Firefox add-ons off the map for tracking user activity

The purge was prompted by the exposure of the Web Security add-on's data-slurping habits.

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'Hacky hack hack': Teen arrested for breaking into Apple's network

The Apple fan allegedly managed to download roughly 90GB in corporate documents as well as access customer accounts.

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Open-source vulnerabilities which will not die: Who is to blame?

Major open-source vulnerabilities have wreaked havoc and caused heartache for IT admins worldwide.

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Machine learning not ready for the cloud, yet

Organizations with sophisticated machine learning systems usually have built them themselves, survey shows.

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Google Cloud rolls out prepackaged AI services aimed at business functions

Rest assured that cloud giants are going to launch services designed to tackle AI problems that multiple enterprises and industries need to solve.

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Nvidia takes a hit on weak Q3 guidance

The graphics chipmaker's second quarter financial results show growth is slowing compared to previous quarters.

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7 ways you can (maybe) get Microsoft Office 365 for free

Do you dream of making slides, writing reports, and calculating columns of numbers without cracking open your wallet? If so, have we've got seven (possible) deals for you.

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Microsoft Office 365 users hit with log-in, activation issues

A number of Microsoft Office 365 users are reporting problems signing into and activating their Office apps.

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Severe vulnerability exposes WordPress websites to attack

Researchers say the PHP security flaw could leave countless WordPress websites open to exploit.

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Twitter ends support for legacy APIs, causes developer angst

Twitter says it'll communicate more effectively with developers and noted that technical and business constraints are ending legacy API support.

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Consumers prefer online ads to video ads, despite our perceptions

Although video was a major predicted trend in 2018, consumers do not prefer video ads over other types of online advertisements, according to a new survey.

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Over 9 out of 10 people are ready to take orders from robots

If you are unhappy taking orders from your human boss, you might be more inclined to take orders from robots, according to a new survey.

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Google's Firebase intros in-app messaging, BigQuery integration

Google said the updates are designed to better support sophisticated apps and mobile developers.

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What would Amazon do with Landmark Theatres? Here are 5 ideas

Amazon has a thing for physical spaces, and after the Whole Foods purchase, why wouldn't it buy Landmark Theatres?

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Apricorn Aegis Secure Key 3NX: Secure, hardware-encrypted drive you can fit in a pocket

Apricorn's new Aegis Secure Key 3NX hardware-encrypted flash drive comes in capacities to suit all needs.

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Walmart says e-commerce will grow at 40 percent clip, delivers strong Q2

Walmart's omnichannel retail and e-commerce bets are paying off as the company aims to bridge physical and digital shopping experiences.

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Rat brain for rent: Smarter AI in hyperscale datacenters

AI is artificial, but it isn't very intelligent. What if you could rent an artificial rat brain, or even better, an artificial human brain that could learn much faster? A startup is working to make that happen within 5 years.

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Google expands bug bounty program to include fraud protection bypass, free purchases

External attack vectors and techniques which bypass spam and fraud systems are now part of the program.

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A $2,000 iPhone: It's coming. It's inevitable

With Samsung pushing the envelope on the price of flagship smartphones with its $1,250 512GB Galaxy Note 9, it's only a matter of time before we have a $2,000 iPhone.

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Hands-on with Linux Mint Debian Edition 3 Beta

The long-awaited LMDE update is finally (really) on the way!

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Firefox add-on snoops on 200,000 users' browsing activities

Updated: The add-on was quietly removed from a recommendations list on the official Firefox blog.

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Drake dances on tour with indoor micro drones

Verity, the company behind the spectacle, has made its name choreographing elaborate indoor drone displays

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NASA picks three winners in Freelancer robotic arm contest

The space agency has been crowdsourcing ideas for a floating robot cube that will soon board the International Space Station

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Brazilian president signs data protection bill

The new rules will be enforced in 18 months, when public and private sector organizations collecting data should be fully compliant.

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Best Buy acquires GreatCall for $800 million, adds 900,000 paying customers, subscriptions

GreatCall focuses on services for the aging population, is profitable and has $300 million in annual revenue. The company also gives Best Buy a services boost.

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NetApp's Q1 benefits from strong demand

NetApp handily topped expectations and said its all-flash array products are on a $2.2 billion annual run rate.

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Cisco tops Q4 earnings targets

Recurring revenue was 32 percent of total revenue, up one point from a year ago, Cisco said.

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Alibaba takes more cloud products global, eyes APAC growth

Chinese internet giant talks up new product releases such as Anti-Bot Service and its datacentre footprint in Asia-Pacific as key differentiators against cloud rivals, Amazon Web Services and Google.

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This is the lowest price ever on Sony's DPT-RP1 digital-paper tablet

This big slab of E-Ink is great for marking up PDFs, though it definitely has its limitations.

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OneDrive tips and tricks: How to master Microsoft's free cloud storage

If you haven't checked out OneDrive lately, you're missing out. Over the past two years, Microsoft has methodically added a raft of new features that can help you back up personal files and photos. In this post, I show you some of the most useful options for saving and sharing files and folders.

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Before taking that DNA test: Six things you need to know

As DNA testing becomes more common, more and more of us are spitting saliva. But what exactly is a DNA test? How does it work? What are the implications? We try to answer these questions here.

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Former Microsoft engineer sent behind bars for role in ransomware extortion scheme

The engineer was neck-deep in laundering proceeds from Reveton ransomware victims.

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Oracle open sources GraphPipe, a new standard for machine learning models

This high-performance standard protocol should make it easier for businesses to deploy and query machine learning models from any framework.

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Microsoft brings 'Known Folder Migration' feature to OneDrive consumer users

Microsoft is adding a new option to OneDrive consumer to encourage Windows users to automatically back up their Documents, Pictures and Desktop folders to the cloud.

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Do we really need a new iPhone every year?

Same goes for Android smartphones. Is there anything in yearly refreshes for the end user?

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O2 trials wireless networks created from LED lighting

LED lighting is being used to send data across networks while remaining almost invisible to the human eye.

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Microsoft and Amazon start publicly testing Cortana-Alexa integration

Microsoft and Amazon finally are making available to the public their promised Cortana and Alexa integration across Windows 10 PCs and Echo devices in early preview form.

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Adobe fixes critical code execution flaws in latest patch update

Two vulnerabilities in Acrobat and Reader are considered critical.

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Want a new iPhone or Android smartphone? Here's how and where to sell or trade your current model

The new Samsung Galaxy Note 9 was just announced and we expect three new iPhones and two Google Pixel phones to launch soon. Now is the time to consider selling your current one before market prices drop or plan to participate in a trade-in program.

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Top 10 hidden iOS 11.4 shortcuts and tricks for the iPhone

I'm continually amazed by how many hidden features I uncover in iOS the more I use it. Here are ten of what I consider to be the best, most useful, iOS 11 shortcuts and tricks.

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Looking for machine learning experts? LinkedIn data shows how to find them

New research from LinkedIn gives insight into the career pathways of machine learning professionals.

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Haven Life adds DNA testing, discounts, wills and digital storage to AI

Haven Life aims to give policyholders more perks for when they're alive.

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Citrix brings unified workspace app to Samsung DeX-enabled devices

The new Citrix Workspace app brings customers new capabilities, such as secure access to SaaS applications, when using a mobile device for desktop computing.

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​How this tiny Estonian company became a go-to light source for Hollywood

Eleven years ago brothers Kaur and Kaspar Kallas founded Digital Sputnik. Now their LED lighting is used on Hollywood blockbusters.

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Microsoft Patch Tuesday: 60 vulnerabilities resolved including two active exploits

A total of 19 vulnerabilities are deemed critical, including two zero-day flaws being actively used in the wild.

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Instagram hack is locking hundreds of users out of their accounts

Recovery options are being changed to .ru addresses by an unknown threat actor.

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Microsoft quietly makes 'Your Phone' Android app available to mainstream Windows 10 users

Microsoft is rolling out its 'My Phone' app for Windows 10 more broadly. There are also new Insider test builds of its 'Redstone 5' Windows client and Server and Patch Tuesday fixes for many Win 10 variants.

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PTC courts security researchers to find IoT vulnerabilities

PTC adopts a shared responsibility model to security as it aims to shore up its ThingWorx ecosystem and court researchers looking into IoT.

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​Beyond Spectre: Foreshadow, a new Intel security problem

Researchers have broken Intel's Software Guard Extensions, System Management Mode, and x86-based virtual machines.

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Top 10 iPhone and Android accessories

If you have an iPhone or Android smartphone, you need to take a look at these accessories, which are the best I've tested so far this year.

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HPE to build supercomputer for federal renewable energy research

The supercomputer, dubbed "Eagle," was designed for the US government's only lab dedicated completely to energy efficiency and renewable energy.

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Why Pinterest should be in every brand's strategy

Brands are investing in their relationships with Pinterest because of the unique commerce opportunities that it provides.

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Build a monster $5,100 AMD Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX desktop PC

Now that AMD's flagship Intel-beating 32-core, 64-thread 2nd-gen Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX is out, let's take a look at what it takes to build a super desktop system around this silicon. Not included in thus build is a case, and the cost of the Windows 10 operating system.

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eBay ramps up developer strategy with series of API updates

The e-commerce player has been focused on the developer community for the last couple of years as part of its growth plan.

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Apple to add Apple Pencil support to next iPhones, threatens Samsung Note 9 with pricing

A report from TrendForce argues that Apple will offer lower iPhone prices, support Apple Pencil and squeeze suppliers on component costs.

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Cybersecurity startup Exabeam raises $50 million Series D

Exabeam uses data and AI to detect and respond to cyber threats.

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New 2018 iPhone, iPhone X Plus, iPhone 9: Rumors, leaks, and everything we know so far

With the launch of the next iPhone likely mere weeks away, the leaks, rumors, and analyst chatter is reaching fever pitch.

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How to easily fix a overheating MacBook

It's the time of year here in the UK where we get out week or so of summer, and I've noticed how the higher temperatures have been causing my MacBook Pro to run hot. Since a laptop running hot can quickly lead to a laptop not running at all, which in turn becomes buying a new laptop, I decided to take a look to see what was going on. Fortunately, it was a quick and easy fix.

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DisplayMate report: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 sets new display performance records

It's starting to sound like a broken record, but Samsung continues to raise the bar when it comes to smartphone displays. The Note 9 earned the highest rating ever and set new records in independent lab testing.

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Clowning Amazon on low voice shopping numbers may end up looking silly

With recent articles showing a lack of adoption for asking Alexa to buy things, many folks are saying voice shopping may be dead before it even gets going, but reports of voice shopping's demise may be a bit premature

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Why sport is one of the most disrupted industries

Sports doesn't need to create advocates -- the type of customer that most companies can only wish they had. Sports has them by the millions. They're called fans. Stephen Bourke delivers a fascinating perspective on fan engagement, digital transformation, and tech -- and these lessons hold regardless of industry.

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Oracle updates transportation, trade management clouds

The updates aim to help companies streamline and simplify compliance with shifting global trade regulations, as well as speed up customer fulfillment, Oracle said.

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​With Brexit lurking, are French startups benefiting as US bets on France?

US investment is increasing in French tech, while more French startups are expanding on US soil.

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Hackers can infiltrate police body cameras to tamper with evidence

It is possible that crucial recordings could be modified or deleted due to vulnerabilities in body cam software.

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Man-in-the-Disk attacks take advantage of Android storage systems

The novel attack technique relies on Android developers which use lazy storage protocols.

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No backdoors for Australian encryption, just a riddling of ratholes

Draft legislation intended to give cops and spooks access to encrypted communications should keep encryption strong. But the powers it proposes aren't just about fighting paedophiles, terrorists, and organised criminals.

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Nvidia unveils new GPU architecture for computer graphics rendering

The Turing Architecture combines ray-tracing and AI inference for a new kind of hybrid rendering.

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New and upcoming phones: Google Pixel 3 and others we're expecting in 2018

Most major flagship smartphones are now on a fairly regular release schedule and leaks are a part of this cycle. It is rare for a phone to be released today with any surprises so let's take a look at what is coming soon.

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Add 4 terabytes to your desk for $75

This Western Digital Essentials USB 3.0 external drive has never been cheaper.

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Uber for Business uses machine learning tackle challenges of "bleisure" trips

Uber's enterprise-facing business is also adding other tools and new integrations for smoother business travel

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SAP Latin America makes multimillion-dollar investment in R&D

Innovation focus continues despite local economic crisis.

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The future of IoT? State-sponsored attacks, say security professionals

IT security professionals believe that nation states will begin to exploit smart, connected devices in the next 12 months.

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Google soon may add support for Windows 10 to Chromebooks: Report

Google has been working toward enabling Pixelbooks (and possibly other Chromebooks) to dual-boot Windows 10 via its 'Campfire' project, according to a report.

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AMD's 'world record breaking' Intel-beating 2nd-generation Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX avaialble today

Today's the day you can pick up AMD's flagship Intel-beating 32-core, 64-thread 2nd-gen Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX.

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Ten unexpectedly useful iPhone apps

With millions of iPhone apps, how do you know which will be useful? In this gallery, we've identified 10 apps that you may not be able to live without.

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Here's what the next iPhone needs to keep up with premium Android smartphones

Samsungs new Galaxy Note 9 has raised the bar in terms of what a premium smartphone has to offer, and is putting a serious squeeze on Apple. Forget AR and 'thinner and lighter,' here's what the next iPhone needs to keep up with the best that Android smartphones have to offer.

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I went to an Apple store to find out if the employees are stupid

To market its new Note 9, the Korean handset maker is again mocking Apple's Geniuses and suggesting they're not bright. They don't seem worried about it.

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The 10 best smartphones of 2018

The major smartphone launch season is upon us and one of the first out of the gates is the Samsung Galaxy Note 9, immediately taking over the top spot in our list of best smartphones.

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Apple macOS vulnerability paves the way for system compromise with a single click

Tampering with two lines of code unveiled a serious bug which could lead to full system compromise.

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​Cybercrime: Why can't the Middle East get to grips with the threats?

The region's been investing heavily in tackling cybercrime but remains disproportionately affected.

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25 Android smartphone models contain severe vulnerabilities off the shelf

Researchers say that the swathe of bugs impacts major vendors.

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A miniature robot army (from the people who brought you the Internet)

When the big one hits, robots will play a crucial roll in recovery. DARPA thinks they may be more effective if they're tiny.

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Samsung removing connected services, UV, temperature, and humidity trackers from Health on September 1st

Samsung Health is a full-featured health and wellness application that will get some new functionality with the Galaxy Watch. However, in a couple weeks it is shutting down service integration provided two years ago.

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Hackers can steal data from the enterprise using only a fax number

Fax machines are still widely used by businesses and a communications protocol vulnerability is leaving them exposed to cyberattacks.

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Samsung Unpacked: Note 9, Galaxy Watch, and Galaxy Home (MobileTechRoundup show #441)

Every once in a while we spend a show on a single topic and with Samsung's biggest flagship launch last week that is just what we did on MobileTechRoundup show #441.

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Zulu Audio wearable speakers: Enjoy high quality mobile audio safely

It can be dangerous having your ears plugged or covered while working or exercising, but there are new alternatives that let you enjoy audio and still have both ears available for ambient sounds.

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Moment announces Note 9 photo cases supporting new lenses, including anamorphic

Along with the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 comes the plethora of accessories from third parties. One of the first to announce a product was Moment with its new camera case that support all of its lenses and is currently being offered at 20 percent off.

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How to set up a satellite Wi-Fi hotspot for your iPhone, iPad or Android device

Want access to voice and data no matter where you are in the world, whenever you need it? You need a satellite Wi-Fi hotspot.

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Gates Foundation taps Hertz Foundation's fellows -- the best STEM graduates

The Hertz Foundation knows where to find the best young minds in key technology areas and other organizations are beginning to notice.

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Microsoft's new Windows 10 19H1 test build catches up with 'Redstone 5'

Microsoft is rolling out lots of fixes for Windows 10 'Redstone 5' to Fast Ring testers, and a couple of catch-up features for Redstone 5's successor to Skip Ahead testers.

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What's next for Microsoft's BizTalk integration server, services

Another on-premises version of Microsoft's BizTalk enterprise integration server is coming next year. And Logic Apps will be hostable on-premises in 2019, too.

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Flying drones near wildfires could kill people: Don't do it

The bottom line is simple: Flying a drone near a wildfire could cause catastrophic damage. Don't do it.

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Samsung inadvertently admits Apple got some things right

At its Unpacked event, Samsung insisted it wants everything to work together now. Does that remind you of anyone?

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These are the best Samsung Note 9 preorder deals

Freaked out by that $1,000 price tag? Here's how to save as much as $450.

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Galaxy Note 9: Nine ways it beats the iPhone

Samsung has come out swinging hard against the iPhone with the Galaxy Note 9, putting some significant pressure on Apple to raise its game with the next release.

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PayPal, Square vulnerabilities impact mobile point-of-sale machines

Researchers have disclosed the existence of point-of-sale bugs which impact mobile payment services worldwide.

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Analytics, digital twins separate pack in industrial IoT, says Forrester

The research firm says C3 IoT, IBM, Microsoft, PTC and SAP are leaders in the industrial IoT game.

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AWS error exposed GoDaddy business secrets

It is believed information belonging to thousands of GoDaddy systems was leaked due to the failure.

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The worker in the robot suit: New industrial orders reignite exoskeleton interest

It's been a technology without a clear customer for about a decade, but wearable robotic suits are finally finding a market in legacy manufacturing and construction

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Galaxy Note 9: What does 'all-day battery' mean?

It's a pretty fuzzy phrase, so what can owners expect from Samsung's new Galaxy Note 9?

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Crowdfense launches platform to source new zero-day vulnerabilities for sale

Researchers will be given a platform to sell both zero-day security flaws and exploit chains.

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L'Oréal partners with Facebook to create AR makeup experiences

The century-old beauty brand recently acquired the AR and AI business ModiFace.

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Dropbox shares fall in spite of solid Q2, COO stepping down

When COO Dennis Woodside steps down, he will not be replaced, Dropbox announced, explaining that it will elevate two other senior executives.

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Facebook: We don't allow content that tricks people for profit

Amid complaints about harmful and hateful speech on its platform, Facebook outlines its framework for censorship.

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Rimini Street's Q2 sales surge, debt refinancing sets up investment

Rimini Street's second quarter has a few moving parts, but the company's recent move to refinance its debt sets it up to invest in sales and marketing.

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Hairy artificial skin gives robots a sense of touch

This patented smart skin is made from millions of self-powered sensors.

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​Prometheus, Kubernetes and system monitoring, reaches maturity

Prometheus, the six-year-old cloud microservices monitoring program, has grown up almost as fast as Kubernetes container management.

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Microsoft's Ignite 2018 IT Pro conference: What to expect

There are a few hints about potential SQL Server, virtualization, Microsoft 365, Surface Hub 2 and other revelations in Microsoft's recently published Ignite 2018 session list.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a bargain at $1250. Here's why

Are you outraged by the price? Are you appalled? Or do you think Samsung's new phone might be for you? Please let me tell you why you need it.

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Seven new ways to use Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 Bluetooth S Pen

Samsung's Note fans are the most loyal and also have come to expect productivity from the S Pen. The Note 9's S Pen is the best ever and takes stylus usage to the next level.

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Amazon rolls out Alexa development kit for cars

The Auto SDK will let automakers integrate their own versions of Amazon's voice-activated assistant into their vehicles.

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Mobile becomes main banking channel in Brazil

Smartphones and tablets surpass Internet banking for the first time, says Central Bank.

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Samsung to launch S Pen SDK in September, eyes third party apps for remote control

The move to make S Pen more useful to enterprise apps could extend the Note 9's reach into business more.

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Box brings its users' content to Quip's collaboration platform

Box is integrating with the Salesforce-owned platform via Quip's new Live Apps tool

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Nine reasons the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is best for business

The Note series has always had an enterprise focus and this year's Note 9 is no exception to that strategy. Improvements have been made to make it the best smartphone for getting work done.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9 with 512GB of storage costs $1,249.99: What else could I buy for that?

The new Note 9 redefines the price of a high-end smartphone. What else could you buy for the price?

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Galaxy Note 9 vs. iPhone X: We compare specs and features

How does Samsung new Galaxy Note 9 stand up to the flagship iPhone X? Does Apple need to lose sleep over this release?

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Meet Samsung's Galaxy Note 9: S Pen advancements, big storage at 512GB for $1,249.99

With the Galaxy Note 9 you can walk around with more than a terabyte in your pocket--for a price.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 9: 1TB of smartphone storage now a reality (at a price)

Dreamt of having a smartphone with 1TB of storage? Samsung's new Galaxy Note 9 can offer you just that - but it comes with a hefty price tag.

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Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 unpacked: Should you upgrade for 512GB at $1,249.99?

Samsung's Galaxy Note 9 is a business productivity powerhouse that the consumer electronics giant desperately wants to go mainstream. Whether you upgrade depends on whether you're more about work or play.

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Open, Cortana: Voice assistant used to bypass locked Windows 10 machine security

Exploit of Microsoft's Cortana did not require any external code.

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Samsung Note 9 needs to go more mainstream, leverage S Pen to win vs. Apple, Android rivals

Samsung moved up the Galaxy Note 9 launch to bolster sales and get a jump on Apple's iPhone update. More worrisome for Samsung is low-cost Android rivals and maintaining premium prices in the smartphone market.

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Samsung DeX 101: Turn a Galaxy phone into your primary computer

Samsung's Galaxy smartphones are extremely powerful, and with the DeX platform, these phones can power a desktop experience that includes productivity, creativity, and communication applications.

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Unifi adds Tableau metadata to its data catalog

Company releases version 2.9 of its Unifi Data Platform, with ability to track Tableau projects, workbooks and views through its data catalog. Data stewards can designate trusted data sets; file crawler, filtering and recently-viewed dataset view added .

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IBM, Maersk launch TradeLens blockchain shipping platform

The joint effort has been in beta and is now processing 154 million shipping events a day.

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Challenge accepted: 15-year-old plays Doom on 'unhackable' Bitfi

Bitfi is becoming something of a joke as an "unhackable" device -- but there may be more to come.

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Smart city systems are riddled with critical security vulnerabilities

Researchers have uncovered countless zero-day bugs which can be used to kill our critical city systems.

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Some slice: Softbank in talks to invest up to $750 million in robot-centered pizza startup

The figure is staggering, but so is what's at stake: A sizable portion of the $33B quick-serve pizza market (and the whole fast food universe)

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BIND DNS software vulnerability which could lead to DoS attacks exposed

The bug impacts multiple versions of the open-source software.

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Comcast customer portal vulnerabilities exposed sensitive data

Two serious security flaws in Comcast systems may have left home addresses and social security numbers up for grabs.

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A proactive flavor of DevOps, grown at Google

For reliable applications, the web giant relies on 'site reliability engineering': DevOps with an engineering foundation.

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Windows 10 to get new 'InPrivate Desktop' security feature

Microsoft is working on a 'throwaway sandbox' for one-time execution of untrusted software, which could end up as a feature of Windows 10 Enterprise at some point.

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Intel says it sold more than $1B in AI chips in 2017

The chipmaker also shared more information about its product roadmap, including next-generation Xeon processors.

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Samsung Heavy Industries bets on AWS as it builds out its autonomous ship platform

Samsung Heavy Industries will use a variety of AWS services notably for machine learning and augmented reality.

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Tesla board: Elon Musk started talks about going private last week

The message comes a day after Musk tweeted that he had "funding secured" for taking Tesla private at $420 a share.

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Back to school with Alexa: The ultimate guide

It's back to school time. If you have an Alexa device, we have some helpful tips and skills that will help you get ready for school. We not only cover educational resources, but the essentials, like how to order pizza.

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Shock. People still feel intense dislike for their cable companies

In the latest Consumer Reports survey of cable companies, only one didn't get the lowest score for value.

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Wayfair bets that Magic Leap One can enhance shopping

The Magic Leap One has arrived for developers and at least one enterprise thinks it has some business potential.

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5 job categories AI will disrupt, and how mid-market companies are responding

Reskilling workers and redesigning jobs are two priorities for organizations augmenting the workforce with tech, according to a Deloitte report.

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5 best Chromebooks for school in 2018

These work for anyone else who want a top-notch laptop.

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WD's Software Composable Infrastucture: Your own configurable cloud.

Western Digital announces the first devices in its program for Software Composable Infrastructure (SCI). SCI is getting real. Why should you care?

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Taking the pulse of machine learning adoption

Despite the hype, ML really is in its infancy according to a just-published survey from O'Reilly. The good news is that those who are furthest along with ML are getting quite cognizant of moral and regulatory hazards, like bias and privacy. The survey results drop hints of drastic changes in store as adoption grows more broad-based.

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Should Apple be forced to abandon the Lightning connector and switch to USB?

The European Commission is considering forcing Apple to dump the Lightning connector and adopt the USB standard along with all other manufacturers. Let's take a look at the arguments for and against such a move.

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Qualcomm boosts mid-range smartphone AI with Snapdragon 670 mobile platform

The latest addition to the Snapdragon range focuses on bringing artificial intelligence to the mainstream.

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Intel's 3-point plan for coming out on top of the AI chip war

Gadi Singer, VP of Intel's Artificial Intelligence Products Group, lays out the chip giant's AI strategy and explains what's driving it.

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OpenEMR security flaws could have exposed millions of patient records

Over 20 severe bugs were found using only manual methods by a single cybersecurity group.

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Microsoft's student developer contest imagines the future

With mixed reality, AI, and big data added to the competition this year, which projects made the grade?

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Anki's delightful little robot is a step in the right direction for sidekick automation

The home robots of science fiction just aren't here yet, but that doesn't mean we can't have some fun iterating.

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DeepLocker: When malware turns artificial intelligence into a weapon

In the future, your face could become the trigger for the execution of malware.

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German police hacking hit by volley of complaints: Can 'state trojan' law survive?

Germany's use of state-sponsored malware to fight crime is under fire from several sides.

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New Wi-Fi attack cracks WPA2 passwords with ease

The common Wi-Fi security standard is no longer as secure as you think.

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Pentagon bans military from using GPS apps and fitness trackers

Those on active duty are being told not to use devices and apps with GPS, but the policy may be difficult to impose.

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You can buy Bitcoin ATM malware for $25,000 in the Dark Web

Malware targeting cryptocurrency-based ATMs commands high prices in the underground.

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AUDIT holds governments to account for their online spying

The system enforces transparency and aims to protect innocents unaware they were the targets of surveillance.

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Salesforce names Block co-CEO to join Benioff

The co-CEO structure at Salesforce rhymes with what rival Oracle does.

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​Yum! That's some good Android Pie

Android 9, aka Android Pie, brings numerous tasty improvements.

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Larry Ellison delivers Oracle's next autonomous database tool, more AWS trash talk

Oracle CTO Larry Ellison unveils autonomous transaction processing, while expressing skepticism Amazon can move to its own database services.

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Hortonworks, New Relic satisfy earnings targets

Cornerstone OnDemand also beat estimates.

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3D Systems beats Q2 expectations

The 3D printing company reported 41 percent higher printer revenue in the quarter.

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Western Digital rolls out tools for dynamic workloads in the data center

The new family of fabric-attached products, as well as new open standards and architecture, will enable software-composable infrastructure.

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Since 2015, China has outspent the US in 5G infrastructure by $24B

According to a new Deloitte report examining global 5G investments, "China and other countries may be creating a 5G tsunami, making it near impossible to catch up."

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Where are the best cities for millennial entrepreneurs to start businesses?

Half of all millennials move abroad for work opportunities -- so where is the best place for them to start a business? A new list reveals where to go.

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Hey, Samusung and Google. What's with the 'accidental' leaks?

There's been a spate of information coursing not from suppliers, but from the companies themselves. Could it be they fear their phones aren't very good?

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Voices Carry: Your voice is welcome, hear...

Brent Leary introduces Voices Carry: A new blog focusing on the growing impact that voice interfaces and devices have on how consumers and companies interact with each other -- and how enterprises transform and adapt to create better, more consistent customer experiences.

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IBM, Fortinet team on cyber threat data sharing

The partnership runs primarily through IBM's X-Force research team and Fortinet's FortiGuard Labs.

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Data science secrets in finance and media

Two top data scientists share their goals and challenges in analyzing huge datasets to make sense of complex business problems. Business people should read this carefully to gain a better understanding of data science and how it works.

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Iran cited as growing threat in cybersecurity landscape

Accenture says that Iran is becoming a hotbed for cyberespionage.

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Airbnb for Work lands more companies for business travel

And integration with enterprise software packages are likely to boost its bookings for enterprises even more.

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Manage Gmail attachments like a pro with Dittach 2.0

The best Gmail freebie ever just got better.

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No, I won't use the Amazon Echo to buy things. Because of Alexa

Opinion: The worry of Alexa messing things up isn't worth the convenience.

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Iceland's answer to Amazon adds drone routes to urban deliveries

The new routes cover about half of Reykjavik, spotlighting huge gulf in commercial drone adoption between nations

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Exoskeletons debut at Ford factories

Staff will now be augmented by exoskeletons in Ford factories across the world.

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Singapore explores virtual browsers following SingHealth data breach

Health Ministry is piloting the use of quarantined servers as part of efforts to "reduce the number of potential attack points", following last month's security breach that compromised the personal data of 1.5 million patients.

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Unisys aims for revenue growth in Brazil

The company wants to achieve a 60 percent uptick in business in its third most important market this year.

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DOJ appeals "clearly erroneous" approval of AT&T, Time Warner merger

The district court judge who approved the merger ingored "fundamental principles of economics and common sense," the government argues.

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Etsy posts solid Q2 revenues after raising seller fees

The online marketplace saw its revenue grow by about 30 percent-year-over for the quarter, during which it hiked up fees on sellers

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Twilio Q2 beats estimates, guidance strong

For the year, Twilio sees total revenue of $585.5 million to $589.5 million, compared to $543 million expected by analysts.

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Google releases ​Android 9 Pie: Rolls out to Pixel phones first

Android 9 Pie is really about morphing the mobile operating system to a platform for the search giant's artificial intelligence.

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Google Cloud adds support for Nvidia's Tesla P4 GPU

The compute accelerator is optimized for graphics-intensive applications and machine learning inference.

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Microsoft reverses its Skype 'Classic' phase-out plan for now

Microsoft is giving its Skype 7.0 'Classic' variant for Windows desktop a temporary reprieve, following many users complaining of its impending September 1 shutdown.

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Arista to pay Cisco $400 million in patent settlement

The companies have reached a truce in a years-long court battle over patent infringement and antitrust claims.

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​Fizzing up the new TLS security protocol

Facebook open-sources its Fizz library for the next-generation Transport Layer Security protocol.

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AMD 2nd-generation Ryzen Threadripper processors

Starting today you can pre-order AMD's flagship Intel-beating 32-core, 64-thread 2nd-gen Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX from over 80 system integrators and retailers - but it will cost you!

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AMD unveils 'world record breaking' Intel-beating 2nd-generation Ryzen Threadripper processors

Starting today you can pre-order AMD's flagship Intel-beating 32-core, 64-thread 2nd-gen Ryzen Threadripper 2990WX from over 80 system integrators and retailers - but it will cost you!

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SAP adds more industry focused AI to S/4 HANA Cloud

SAP's latest release of S/4 HANA Cloud adds more AI scenarios for manufacturing and professional services customers.

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Twilio gets more than 50 new text-to-speech voices with Amazon Polly

The built-in support for Amazon's speech synthesis service follows new Twilio integrations with Google AI-powered services.

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Huawei P20 Pro camera experience: Better than an iPhone in more ways than just sales

Last week it was reported that Huawei surpassed Apple in smartphone sales, which reminded me to post this article on how the P20 Pro also beats the iPhone X in digital camera experiences.

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Fake house? Use Google Street View to travel through time and expose flippers

If you're house hunting, it's important to know all you can about any property you're considering. Here's how to use Google Street View to see what a seller might not want you to know.

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Intel brewing up Coffee Lake NUC mini desktop PCs for pre-order

Starting at $490, the mini-PCs will ship with eighth-generation 28-watt Core processors, though you'll have to pay more to add Windows as they come without an operating system installed.

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Zen and the art of data structures: From self-tuning to self-designing data systems

Designing data systems is something few people understand, and it's very hard and costly. But that, too, could be automated, says new research from Harvard, and we're about to start seeing it in real life.

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ATM hacking becomes a priority in IBM cybersecurity facilities

As jackpotting becomes an increasingly frustrating problem for banks, IBM has stepped in to find a solution.

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Competing AR/VR ETFs to capitalize on potential $90 billion industry

Climbing out of the realm of novelty, augmented reality and virtual reality are getting serious attention from investors

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Salesforce warns customers of data leak caused by API error

The issue may impact enterprise players utilizing Salesforce marketing cloud services.

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Can you recover the power grid after a cyberattack? The Department of Energy finds out

The project will investigate the consequences of attacks on energy infrastructure and how long it takes systems to recover.

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Huawei faces UK security backlash over legacy US software

British officials have suggested that the software could be used to facilitate spying in the future.

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TSMC says it recovers 80 percent of capacity after virus shuts down plants

The chipmaker said: "This virus outbreak occurred due to misoperation during the software installation process for a new tool."

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Report from an almost cashless society

Life carries on and has got a little quicker without people fumbling with loose change.

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Samsung Note 9 needs to go more mainstream, leverage S Pen to win vs. Apple, Android rivals

Samsung moved up the Galaxy Note 9 launch to bolster sales and get a jump on Apple's iPhone update. More worrisome for Samsung is low-cost Android rivals and maintaining premium prices in the smartphone market.

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HTC U12 Plus update, Note 9 leaks, Moto Z3 announced, Chromebook news (MobileTechRoundup show #440)

HTC issued a major software update, Samsung showed off the Note 9, Motorola announced a new old phone, and Microsoft released a new small computer.

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Is Apple's brand now bland? Of course it is

While some celebrate Apple's trillionness, the man who created some of the company's most famous ads laments Cupertino's dullness.

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IoT boom will change how data is analysed

Deluge of data generated by Internet of Things will impact machine learning and the quality of data analysis, driving the need for such devices to get smarter and decide where data should be analysed.

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How to securely wipe the data off hard drives, SSDs, flash drives, iPhones and iPads, and Android devices

We live in an age where a little bit of paranoia is healthy and making sure that out personal information is safely and securely erased off devices we've used is a good thing. Here's a quick guide to securely wiping hard drives (HDDs), solid state drives (SSDs), flash drives, and even iOS and Android devices.

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Totvs strikes back with cloud sales surge

The Brazilian ERP vendor posts its best quarterly results since 2015.

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For $56, this mobile charger can also top off your laptop

Normally $80, this 24,000mAh power bank features an AC outlet and two USB ports.

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Windows 10 Enterprise for Remote Sessions: Another new Windows variant on the way

Microsoft looks to be getting closer to delivering the rumored Windows 10 'multi session' remoting capability as part of a new Windows 10 Enterprise edition.

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New 2018 iPhone, iPhone X Plus, iPhone 9: Here's what we know -- and think we know -- is coming

The launch of the next iPhone likely mere weeks away, and the leaks, rumors, and analyst chatter is reaching fever pitch.

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Experimental Brickbot stacks Legos just like a kid

The gurus at Autodesk's AI Lab aren't playing around: This could be how robots tackle problems (and take over the world?) in the future

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MikroTik routers enslaved in massive Coinhive cryptojacking campaign

Hundreds of thousands of devices are mining cryptocurrency through power stolen from victims.

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Symantec shares fall after hours on weak Q2 outlook

The cybersecurity company adjusted its outlook after enterprise implied billings fell below expectations.

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Tableau beats Q2 targets as subscription adoption ramps up

Tableau noted that this quarter is the first to realize the financial impact of its new role-based subscription offerings.

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AWS makes Device Defender generally available for IOT security

The fully-managed auditing and alerting service is one of multiple IOT services AWS has rolled out recently.

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Google Next 2018: A deeper dive on AI and machine learning advances

Google Cloud announcements bring deep learning and big data analytics beyond data scientists, but enterprises will want more.

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Apple briefly becomes America's first trillion-dollar corporation before stock price slips back

Apple became the first publicly traded American company to be worth $1 trillion when shares traded at $207.05. With new iPhones on the way, it could soon re-pass the milestone and stay there.

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Arm confirms Treasure Data purchase, launches Pelion IoT platform

Pelion is pitched as an end-to-end IoT connectivity, device and data management platform.

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Tablet sales tanked in Q2, but Huawei and Apple buck the trend

Apple bolstered its significant lead in market share with solid iPad sales, but a lack of high-profile product launches hurt the whole market.

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Best ultraportable laptops for business 2018

Ultraportable laptops are the mobile professional's friend, but which size and model should you buy? We explore the options and list some of the best.

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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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Let's face it: Windows PCs are now just better -- and cooler -- than Macs

It's time to admit that PCs now beat Macs on both tech specs and price.

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Disclose.io: A safe harbor for hackers disclosing security vulnerabilities

The laws are murky when it comes to responsible disclosure of bugs, but Disclose.io intends to make things more clear-cut.

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Surface Go, First Look: Small, light, and the best cheap PC ever

Twice before, Microsoft has tried to deliver lightweight, low-cost Surface laptops. Both times, the market said no. With the new Surface Go, they finally got it right.

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Grab snags more funds to push current round to $2B

Ride-sharing operator raises another US$1 billion from a group of financial backers that include Vulcan Capital and Lightspeed Venture Partners, following a previous US$1 billion pledge from Toyota Motor.

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Cisco buys Duo Security for $2.35 billion, adds cloud-based authentication to security lineup

Cisco's purchase of Duo Security should bolster its efforts in the security market. Duo also provides authentication services for Cisco's growing applications portfolio.

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Zendesk reports growth in Brazil

Business in the country expands over global average as local firms focus on customer experience.

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Malicious Android apps infected with Windows keyloggers pulled from Google Play

145 apps contained underlying executables for Windows systems.

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'Unhackable' Bitfi wallet circus delights security researchers with hacking challenge

Any claim to be impervious to hacking is just asking for trouble.

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Beyond 3D printers: Additive folding creates artistic animatronics

Origami-inspired manufacturing is capable of producing soft animatronic robots at a speed and cost unthinkable with conventional techniques

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CCleaner provokes fury over Active Monitoring, user data collection

User anger has forced CCleaner to backtrack on merged data collection and scanning functions pushed forward in the latest update.

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iOS 11.4.1 tips, tricks, and secrets

Get more done with your iPhone or iPad -- as well as impress your friends and family -- with these tips, tricks, and secrets.

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Culture remains biggest barrier in APAC digital transformation

Corporate mindsets must first be transformed for any digital transformation initiative to be successful in Asia-Pacific, where companies are fixated on technology rather than on the need to establish new business models.

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Startups going global should go GDPR: Lawyer

Consumers now take privacy seriously. Businesses planning to go global should build their processes to follow the toughest privacy standards. Right now that's Europe's General Data Protection Regulation.

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Facebook CSO Alex Stamos departing, won't be replaced

The outspoken chief security officer has helped Facebook reorganize its security team, amid its ongoing effort to stop abuse of its platform.

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Fitbit beats Q2 expectations with strong Versa sales

Quarterly sales of the smartwatch, Fitbit says, outpaced the combined sales of Samsung, Garmin and Fossil smartwatches in North America.

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Square has made $37 million supporting Bitcoin trading

The company disclosed the updated figure with its second quarter financial results, which beat estimates.

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T-Mobile adds 1.6 million net customers in Q2

The carrier had a balanced quarter overall, but revenue appeared to be a bit light relative to Wall Street expectations.

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DOJ arrests three Ukrainian nationals from Fin7 cybercrime group

The group is responsible for stealing 15 million credit and debit card numbers and profiting from them via multiple cyberattacks.

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Reddit says hackers breached its systems, some user data compromised

Compromised user data includes some current email addresses and salted and hashed passwords from a 2007 database backup.

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Silicon Valley's lack of diversity: Most VCs come from just two private universities

The majority of the Silicon Valley VC community is male and white and has changed very little, according to a new analysis.

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Google says Apple and Microsoft make awful laptops and software

A new ad for the Chromebook suggests Redmond and Cupertino are a touch incompetent. Are they?

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The Open Revolution, book review: Ownership in the digital age

Today's digital economy should be more open and equitable, says Rufus Pollock, rather than closed and at the mercy of 'digital dictators'.

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Put the Auto-Vox X1 10-inch dash-cam in your car for $187

Way more than just a video recorder, the X1 is also a wide-angle rear-view mirror and a backup camera. Regular folks pay $250.

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Vonage buys WebRTC player TokBox for $35 million

Vonage sees the deal as a way to expand its communications API platform with video capabilities, targeting developers and enterprises.

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Facebook, Instagram get more digital wellness controls

Facebook becomes the latest tech player to add controls to manage screen time.

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Sports, engagement, and tech company lack thereof

The sports industry is exciting and cool and has brand equity like no other. Yet, the companies themselves don't have a lot of money to spend on their business operations due to what they are (over)paying the athletes. Does this mean the tech companies selling tech to the sports world should ignore the industry they're selling to? Apparently, they think so. Find out why is not only a bad idea, but a very very foolish one. And I'll name some names.

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Stratasys Q2 stabilizes as high-end systems sales bounce back

The additive manufacturing player is still looking for a new CEO and maintains its 2018 outlook.

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Google building third Singapore data centre

Estimated to cost US$350 million, the new facility will support Southeast Asia's growing online consumption and tap machine learning technology to reduce energy use, Google says.

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HP buys office supplier Apogee, eyes copier market

HP is hoping to gain traction in the $55 billion A3 copier space and expand its Managed Print Services business.

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Radio data and the future of broadcasters: Using attribution analysis to measure consumer behavior

Is it possible to determine how effective radio advertising really is? TagStation says yes, using a method called attribution analysis, and this may be key for the future of broadcasters.

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Strava launches Summit: Focused membership programs designed for more athletes

The three new membership programs, collectively called Strava Summit, replace the existing Strava Premium service. These programs are designed to better serve the needs of a broader range of athletes.

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Why are PCs sales growing while Mac sales are crashing?

After years of decline, PC sales are showing tentative signs of recovery, while the last quarter was a disaster for the Mac. What gives?

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Yale University discloses old school data breach

The data breach was discovered a decade too late to do anything about it.

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Apple products you should not buy (August 2018 edition)

We think of Apple as being at the absolute cutting-edge of technology, but the truth is that when you walk into an Apple Store you are in fact surrounded by a lot of old, and even outdated devices that are badly in need of a refresh. This guide helps you navigate yourself around Apple's lineup when thinking about making a purchase.

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Mimecast snaps up security software developer Solebit in $88m deal

Solebit claims to give enterprises a signatureless way to detect cyberthreats without the need for sandboxing.

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7 things you need to know about Apple today (Q3 2018 edition)

The iPhone X gamble is paying off, but Apple's the neglect of the Mac has had a huge negative effect. Tim Cook also calls for "calm heads" to prevail over tariffs.

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AI can deliver 'faster better cheaper' cybersecurity

In cybersecurity as elsewhere, artificial intelligence presents 'spectacular' opportunities. But can it be trusted yet? And who's thinking about ethics and human rights?

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