iOS bugs and annoyances Apple desperately needs to fix in 2020

iOS has grown into a buggy hellstew, and I've lost faith in Apple's ability to fix it.

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CES 2020: Avita readies new colorful Admiror, Pura laptop lines

The Hong Kong brand adds two more families to its design-conscious portfolio of notebooks.

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Six New Year’s resolutions to make you smarter and safer with technology

Turning the page on the calendar and starting a new year is a great opportunity to develop some good new habits. These tech recommendations will make anyone smarter and safer.

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Trump signs the TRACED Act, the first federal anti-robocall law

The law implements new consumer protections, gives more teeth to law enforcement efforts and takes other steps to combat unwanted robocalls.

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Brazilian government updates tax relief program for tech companies

The updates meets the requirements from the World Trade Organization and follows complaints from the EU and Japan.

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Forget the $52,000 Mac Pro - the sweet spot is half that

With a fully loaded price exceeding $50,000, the new Mac Pro has polarized tech pundits. But the sweet spot configuration is $25k, not $50k. Is that too much as well? Not compared to past high-end Macs.

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Phones and more: The best of everything mobile from 2019

Whatever you're looking for in a smartphone -- best camera, longest battery life, overall value -- Matthew Miller has picked his favorite device in every category. Plus: The best tablet, smartwatch, sports watch, and activity tracker.

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Must-have tech gadgets to start 2020

Start your year right with these superb, super-useful tech gadgets that will boost your productivity, and reduce your day-to-day tech stress levels.

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Best gadgets to help you get fit and healthy in the new year

With the new year approaching, why not gently shift your focus toward good habits, health, fitness, and being kind to yourself?

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Singapore tax on overseas digital services kicks in tomorrow

Country's GST will be extended to include overseas digital services, including cloud storage, media subscription, and mobile apps, from January 1, 2020, with more than 100 providers of such services registered and slated to begin charging in the new year.

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Huawei warns of 'difficult' year ahead amidst ongoing trade ban

Chinese tech giant's 2019 sales were lower than projected and 2020 will remain tough as the vendor remains on the US Entity List, warns rotating chairman Eric Xu, who highlights need for Huawei to diversify its supply chain to minimise business risks.

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Microsoft takes down 50 domains operated by North Korean hackers

Microsoft takes control of 50 domains operated by Thallium (APT37), a North Korean cyber-espionage group.

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The best cheap laptops for $350 or less in 2019

Pick of the best $350-or-less budget laptops and convertibles.

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Azure founders reflect on Microsoft's first decade as a public cloud vendor

Microsoft's Yousef Khalidi and Hoi Vo, key members of the original Azure 'dream team,' look back on the ups, downs and lessons learned since Microsoft began working on its Azure public cloud.

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Brazil surpasses UK in Facebook fine over Cambridge Analytica scandal

The $1.6 million fine follows investigations around the use of personal data in political campaigns.

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Butter run: First autonomous truck completes cross-country freight trip

With tons of butter at stake, this L4 autonomous semi truck delivered on the promise of autonomous cargo technology.

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Why I may dump Apple in 2020… and why you should consider it too

My love affair with Apple began with an iPod nano. I now own an iPhone, an Apple Watch, an iPad Pro, and a MacBook Pro. And I'm no longer happy.

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The 2010s: Microsoft, the cloud company

Microsoft made substantial headway in its goal to morph from the Windows company to a cloud company over the past decade.

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Jabra Elite 75t wireless earbuds review: Solid audio and call quality with long battery life

The Jabra Elite 75t earbuds improve upon an already great audio experience with a smaller form factor to fit more ears, longer battery life, and modern USB-C charging port. This year's model improves in all areas where people wanted to see improvements, making it one of the best set of wireless earbuds available today.

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5 best TV streaming devices of 2019

Forget about smart TVs for streaming. You need a streaming device for your internet video-viewing pleasure.

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The 3 biggest storage trends of the next decade

The 2010s saw massive changes in data storage. But the storing '20s will dwarf that. Here are the three biggest trends that will remake storage in the next decade.

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Polar updates Vantage GPS sports watches with FitSpark, Race Pace, and Strava Live segments

Polar continues to update the Vantage V and M devices with a feature seen in the Polar Ignite along with other new features to help you improve your running results.

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My ancestry adventure: When DNA testing delivers unexpected and unsettling results

While trying out three of the most popular services -- Ancestry, 23andMe, and Living DNA -- all I wanted to know was whether or not my Dad's family came from Russia. That simple question took me on a long, strange trip.

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Linux and open-source rules: 2019's five biggest stories show why

This was the year when, once and for all, it became clear that the future of technology belongs to Linux and open-source software.

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Cyber security 101: Protect your privacy from hackers, spies, and the government

Simple steps can make the difference between losing your online accounts or maintaining what is now a precious commodity: Your privacy.

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StarHub, U Mobile to run 5G roaming tests

The trials will run entirely on 5G, and independent of 4G infrastructure, which the Singapore and Malaysia telcos say make these different from other roaming trials that still tap 5G non-standalone technology.

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Grab, Singtel partner up in bid for Singapore digital bank licence

Ride-sharing operator and telco plan to form a joint entity, with Grab owning a 60% share, and apply for a digital bank licence in Singapore, where they will look to target "digital-first" consumers and small and midsize businesses.

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US Coast Guard discloses Ryuk ransomware infection at maritime facility

Ransomware infection led to a disruption of camera and physical access control systems, and loss of critical process control monitoring systems.

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Google Pixel 4a may launch with hole-punch camera and 3.5 mm audio jack

As we look ahead to all the new phones of 2020, one of the first out of the rumor gate is the mid-range Pixel 4a. Details are a bit sketchy at the moment, but stay tuned for more in the first half of 2020.

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IoT vendor Wyze confirms server leak

Details for 2.4 million users were exposed online for 22 days.

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How Xiaomi dethroned Samsung to become the king of Indian smartphones

From 3% market share in 2016 to around 30% today, Xiaomi has caught up to the mighty Samsung and even surpassed it. But can it hold on for the long haul?

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The ultimate benefit of DevOps: freeing developers to be developers

'We want developers to spend their best energies solving the business problem, not on a mat trying to figure out how to put the plumbing together'

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Samsung Galaxy S11 isn't going to happen (rumor says)

If you're expecting a Galaxy S11 in 2020, you may be in for a peculiar surprise. Perhaps you should blame Apple.

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Brazilians resort to apps to generate extra income

Unemployment and smartphone penetration boost the use of tools for sale of products and services, study says

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Employee safety is for sale

Location data is a risk to the enterprise. CISOs will need to invest in anti-surveillance technologies in 2020.

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Is Apple's $52,599 Mac Pro overpriced?

Apple's new Mac Pro has landed, and while the starting price is only -- only -- $5,999, that quickly spirals to $52,599 with a few clicks.

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CES 2020: MSI announces latest Creator 17 laptop will be world's first with mini-LED display

Mini-LED technology has always started appearing on HDTVs, and its improved brightness and contrast will begin impacting notebook computing in the new year.

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A Verizon salesman says he's had enough of selling iPhones and Samsungs

Once upon a time, working in a phone store was relatively lucrative. No more. That's why this Verizon salesman just quit.

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The PC was supposed to die a decade ago. Instead, this happened

Back on January 27, 2010, a very Big Thinker declared the PC dead. A decade later, the PC is very much alive, although a time traveler from 2010 might not recognize it. Here's how this endangered species evolved and survived.

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Huawei refutes suggestions state support drove its growth

Chinese tech giant has lashed out at a US media report that claims its success was fuelled by billions of dollars in financial support from China's government, arguing that its ties are no different from any other private company that operates in the country.

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Data and analytics in 2020: Industry predictions

Here's my annual roundup of predictions for the upcoming year, from experts around the analytics industry.

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Cloud computing, 2020 style: serverless on a learning curve

Serverless is the 'logical advancement of cloud-native,' but is still very much a work in progress.

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At Christmas, think about the lonely (and contact them)

All year, your gadget serves for work and entertainment. At Christmas, perhaps it has a different role -- offering a little comfort to those who are alone.

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Best satellite phone communication gadgets

Need a phone that will work where your smartphone won't? You need a satellite phone! And there are a few options available.

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Ridiculously useful tech gadgets you probably didn't know existed

Useful tech gadgets for every geek.

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Do the holidays have you anxious and depressed? Be digitally mindful

You have racing thoughts and don't want to get out of bed. Put down the Twitter and Facebook, and try these instead.

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The 3 biggest storage advances of the 2010s

It may be to remember, but 10 years ago our storage options were much less convenient - and way more expensive. Here's my top 3 picks for the most consequential storage of the last decade.

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Crazy-expensive weird gifts you can find on Amazon if you're insane

We're all for spending money to buy quality items. But this is ridiculous. In this gallery, we highlight the craziest, most expensive gift ideas we could find on Amazon. It hurts to even show them to you

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Best gifts for DIYers: IT pro tools

Gifts for the DIYer and fixer in your life (or gifts for your wishlist, if that's you!).

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Google Chrome impacted by new Magellan 2.0 vulnerabilities

Magellan 2.0 vulnerabilities were patched in Google Chrome 79.0.3945.79.

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Hybrid graphics and DisplayLink docks create laptop Linux pain

If you've got a discrete GPU as well as integrated graphics, and you want to run Linux, you'd best pick one master.

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Russia successfully disconnected from the internet

RuNet disconnection tests were successful, according to the Russian government.

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Brazil to create national artificial intelligence strategy

The plan aims to use AI to boost competitiveness and productivity and address issues such as social inequality.

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Odd but handy gadgets that make great gifts

Let's take a look at some super weird gadgets that are useful. And since that gift-giving time of year is almost upon us, these will also make great holiday gifts.

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Practically indestructible gadgets that make great gifts

The best durable tech items that will last and last.

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Holiday reading roundup: Five books to inform, educate and entertain

These 2019 titles explore smart homes, Big Tech, gender bias, extraterrestrial languages and science fiction.

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Chinese hacker group caught bypassing 2FA

Chinese state-sponsored group APT20 has been busy hacking government entities and managed service providers.

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Weird gadgets that are actually really useful

I get a lot of weird and sometimes wonderful gadgets across my desk, and some end up impressing me by actually being extremely useful.

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Star Wars Note 10 Plus and Garmin watch, OnePlus 5G, and Motorola RAZR (MobileTechRoundup show #489)

A couple of Star Wars-themed devices ended up in Matt's hands just as the new movie was released. We also spent more time with the 5G OnePlus phone on T-Mobile while Kevin is considering the folding Motorola RAZR.

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Tech travel checklist: Don't leave home without these essential accessories

Before you hit the road for business travel or to head home for the holidays, be sure to pack the accessories you'll need to stay powered up, productive, and entertained.

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The best tech gifts for non-techies in 2019

Perfect gifts for the non-techie friends and family in your life.

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Really useful tech for your smart home

Smart technology to enhance your smart home

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Samsung's tired Christmas message: Hey stupid, buy our phones

It's been an invigorating year for Samsung. So, at its end, Samsung releases a message that is, well, a little primitive.

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Batteries not included: USB Power Delivery is the fastest way to charge iPhone and Android devices

The latest generation of iPhone and Android hardware supports the fastest charge technologies possible. But don't just use the cable and charger that come in the box.

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How many PCs will still be running Windows 7 in 2020?

A billion here, a half-billion there: Calculating the installed base of PCs, including those still running Windows 7, is a tricky task, filled with uncertainty. After clearing away the noise, I think I’ve got a reliable estimate.

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iPhone and Android wireless charger pads 2019: Which one is the best?

Choosing a Qi charger pad for your smartphone is not as easy as it sounds.

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Artificial intelligence jobs on the rise, along with everything else AI

Stanford releases its latest AI statistics compilation, reflecting an industry only just starting to make its mark on the world.

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Top gadgets for the security and privacy conscious (or the super paranoid!)

Keep your data and personal information safe from hackers and prevent your devices from being used to spy on you with these security and privacy gadgets.

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Hacker who blackmailed Apple in 2017 gets no prison time

Hacker threatened to factory reset more than 250 million iPhones if he didn't get $100,000.

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WeTransfer: A profile of a modern company with a useful media service

Companies are learning how to be media companies to help them stay relevant to their customers -- because, if they aren't seen, they don't exist.

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One-third of Americans will have a ‘virtual holiday season’ this year, reveals survey

Living a long distance away from your loved ones means it’s not always possible to spend time with them in person. Fortunately, you can be there virtually according to a new survey.

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Mixed feelings about technology initiatives moving outside of IT departments

Two-thirds of IT leaders say most of their technology spend is now controlled by business units. Is that a good thing?.

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25 wacky and wonderful tech stocking stuffers under $25

In 2019, we can't recommend a Red Ryder BB Gun (even if we did find one for less than $25 on Amazon). That said, we do have a listing of 25 products sure to be as beloved by your recipients as that Red Ryder was to little Ralphie Parker.

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Make edge computing a key investment for 2020

Edge computing is a catchphrase that’s spread from mobile and telecom vendor initiatives to almost all industries.

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E-commerce growth to exceed 20% in LatAm by 2021

Mexico and Brazil are set to be the best performers in the region, according to s study by DHL.

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10 cool and useful gadgets that make great last-minute gifts, and all are under $50

The holidays can be an expensive time of year, which is why I have compiled a list of my favorite gadgets that cost less than $50.

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Star Wars is dead, Gen-Xers. Get over it

Let the past die. Kill it, if you have to. No truer words about Disney's multi-billion dollar franchise have ever been spoken. [Spoiler ahead.]

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Best Star Wars toys and gadgets for your office

These Star Wars toys and gadgets are specifically for your office -- whether it's at home or far, far away.

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The most dangerous iOS, Android malware and smartphone vulnerabilities of 2019

Malware which resists removal to covert spying on locked smartphones -- mobile threats are becoming more complex and dangerous with each year that passes.

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Hackers keep dumping Ring credentials online 'for the giggles'

Three cache of Ring user credentials have surfaced this week.

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From paper tape to a patched-together Altair 8800, the story of my first computers

In this hustle bustle world of smartphones and Internet of Things, it's hard to remember that there was a time when we weren't all wirelessly wired to the cloud. In this retrospective, David Gewirtz takes us back to a simpler time.

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The biggest Internet of Things, smart home hacks of 2019

Attackers targeted everything from gas pumps to your smart TV this year.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Star Wars Special Edition hands-on: The dark side of the force is strong

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus is one of the best smartphones available today. With the release of the new Star Wars movie, The Rise of Skywalker, Samsung released a themed device with hardware and software elements depicting Kylo Ren in various ways.

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Clumio’s Backup SaaS solution showcases what’s possible with cloud-native

Cloud-native backup and recovery SaaS services leverage the scalability and efficiency of the cloud. Clumio provides a good example of what’s possible when you fully leverage the cloud. It allows extensibility, but for now, at the cost of true multi-cloud support.

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Uh-oh: Advanced driver assistance systems are making us all bad drivers

A new report suggests the latest semi-autonomous features on the market are eroding our attention behind the wheel.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus Star Wars Special Edition hands-on: in pictures

Samsung's Galaxy Note 10 Plus is one of the best smartphones available today. With the release of the new Star Wars Rise of Skywalker movie, Samsung released a themed device with hardware and software elements depicting Kylo Ren in various ways.

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Jet2 hacker, a former contractor with axe to grind, jailed for 10 months

He lurked in the CEO’s inbox to check if the airline knew of his involvement.

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Google snaps up Typhoon Studios to work on Stadia game development

The move signals Google’s desire to secure more in-house talent for game content creation.

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Most useful gadgets of 2019

Usually these end of year gadget listings are dominated by expensive items such as smartphones and monster desktop PCs. This listing is different.

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Apple opens public bug bounty program, publishes official rules

Apple opens its previously-closed bug bounty program to all security researchers.

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F5 to acquire Shape Security for approximately $1 billion

The deal will combine Shape's anti-fraud capabilities with F5 Networks' multi-cloud application protection services.

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Wawa says POS malware incident impacts 'potentially all locations'

Wawa said the malware infection lasted between March and December 2019.

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Frankfurt shuts down IT network following Emotet infection

Frankfurt city officials take down IT network to prevent Emotet to be used as a staging point to launch a ransomware attack.

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Three out of four US employees do not give training videos their full attention

Although employers are using live broadcasts to communicate with their staff, most people are not watching or listening.

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Ericsson to build its Connected Vehicle Cloud on top of Microsoft's Connected Vehicle Platform

Microsoft and Ericsson are integrated their respective connected vehicle platforms, enabling Ericsson to provide more in the way of operations and lifecycle management for its car-making customers.

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Smartfire controller hands-on: Never ruin a barbecue cooking session again

This year, I am going to cook my holiday dinner on the barbecue, and I am going to use the Smartfire barbecue controller to guarantee the results will be just right.

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China Mobile opens first EU data centre in UK

Chinese telco has opened a data centre in the UK--its first of such facility in Europe--which serves as an international network exchange and internet data centre, and will facilitate connectivity between Asia and Europe.

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Lenovo, JD.com eye $1B in enterprise product sales

The two partners want to move 10 billion yuan (US$1.43 billion) worth of enterprise products over the next three years and will introduce a "business-to-manufacturer" platform to offer customers the ability to more efficiently build customised products and services.

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Here's what you need to make IBM's Data Science Elite Team

All roles on the team need a dose of Python and client facing people need soft skills. Here's a look at how IBM structures its data science SWAT team.

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Vivaldi to change user-agent string to Chrome due to unfair blocking

Many websites are blocking users from accessing their services, so Vivaldi will disguise itself as Chrome going forward.

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Garmin Darth Vader Legacy Saga Series review: Star Wars themed sports watch offers extensive health and fitness features

Garmin has several themed watches available for adults and children with its latest Legacy Saga Series offering a couple of Star Wars GPS sports watches for adults. The Darth Vader watch is a Vivoactive 4 with themed hardware and software.

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Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Azure expand interoperability to Canada

As Oracle progressively builds out its own cloud infrastructure, it's aiming to make inroads with customers adopting multi-cloud strategies.

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Man jailed for over five years after cyberstalking schoolmate, posting threats

The campaign begun after the victim published a description of a traumatic sexual encounter at school.

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How was Cyber Monday? Ask a robot!

Automation industry stats are becoming an important metric of online marketplaces.

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Facebook confirms purchase of cloud gaming platform PlayGiga

The deal is believed to be worth roughly $78 million.

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Cryptocurrency-mining botnet uses a Taylor Swift image to hide malware payloads

MyKingz (Smominru) botnet hides the malware it deploys on infected hosts inside a JPEG of Taylor Swift.

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Google to revamp Patch Rewards program in 2020

Google to provide upfront financial aid to open-source projects. Until today, Google provided financial aid only after open-source projects implemented security features.

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Amazon, Apple, and Google take a crack at a home Internet of Things networking standard

The big three of smart home devices are joining forces with the Zigbee Alliance to create a new open-source network standard.

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FBI warns against using free WiFi networks while traveling

FBI: Use your phone's mobile data connection instead.

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The $25 accessory every MacBook (or USB-C laptop, tablet, or smartphone) owner needs

This cheap accessory could save you hundreds, maybe even thousands, of dollars in repairs if you happen to have a clumsy moment.

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Online fake news is costing us $78 billion globally each year

We hear a lot about fake news across political -- and global campaigns -- but how just many millions will be spent on fake news in the US 2020 presidential election?

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Decade retrospective: Cybersecurity from 2010 to 2019

Let’s look at the last 10 years of notable security trends and events.

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IBM Research says new battery design lacks heavy metals, can perform better than lithium-ion

The IBM Research battery is built with materials extracted from seawater and would minimize the need to mine.

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OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren review: $900 flagship excels in nearly every area, including 5G with T-Mobile

OnePlus has been pushing traditional smartphone makers for years and with the new OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren device it becomes one of the first to support T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network. It is an extremely capable device that is sure to please early adopters with cool McLaren orange highlights in the hardware and software.

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ZDNet DIY-IT project: Using reclaimed wood to laser-cut office signs

Making signs on the Dremel Laser Cutter using reclaimed wood from the pallet it shipped on.

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Deep Learning Software vs. Hardware: NVIDIA releases TensorRT 7 inference software, Intel acquires Habana Labs

NVIDIA's software library latest release brings significant performance improvements, which NVIDIA says enable conversational AI. But Intel is stepping up its game too, by acquiring Habana Labs, an AI chip startup that promises top performance on the hardware level.

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The PC is dead. Long live the cloud PC.

The old-style PC is on its way out. It's being replaced by desktop-as-a-service, cloud-based PCs.

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Executive dies, taking investor cryptocurrency with him. Now they want the body exhumed

The CEO of Quadriga was the only one who could access user funds, but claims of his death have not satisfied everyone.

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Rambler drops Twitch lawsuit over EPL pirate video streams

Twitch gives Rambler access to tools necessary to take down pirate streams. Parties settle without any financial compensation.

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Another ransomware strain is now stealing data before encrypting it

Data theft behavior has now been seen in infections with the Zeppelin ransomware.

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Former Palo Alto Networks IT admin charged for running insider trading ring

The five members allegedly generated millions of dollars in profit by trading confidential information.

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FTC settles with Unroll.me over allegedly duping users over email data collection, sale

The agency claimed that users were falsely told Unroll.me would not “touch” personal information contained in emails.

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Kubernetes is booming, but consolidation is coming

The crowded halls of the official Kubernetes conference Kubecon reflect a nascent but important technology whose best future might be to disappear into the background.

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Panic! At The Disco drummer bets on 3D printing to reinvent drum design

Dan Pawlovich, current drummer for Panic! At The Disco, has been leveraging Stratasys Direct to tinker with new drum designs.

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iPhone tip: Turn off this iOS setting when you are in a hurry

Things in life usually boil down to a compromise. In this case, do you want the fastest battery charge possible, or do you want your battery to last the longest?

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Singapore digital banking era will put focus on SMBs, consumer trust

Introduction of digital banks will "shake up" Singapore's banking industry, which is expected to have up to five new digital market entrants, says Forrester analyst, who underscores need to build consumer trust and better serve small businesses.

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More than 38,000 people will stand in line this week to get a new password

Yep, you read that right! A queue to pick up passwords. Now, you've seen it all!

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Nvidia unveils Orin, its next-gen SOC for autonomous vehicles and robots

Nvidia also said it will give the transportation industry access to its Nvidia Drive deep neural networks for autonomous vehicle development.

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Google fixes Chrome 79 data loss bug on Android

The bug has been fixed in Chrome 79.0.3945.93 for Android, a Google spokesperson told ZDNet.

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First civil partnership recorded on blockchain in Brazil

The certificate was registered using technology provided by a local startup and IBM.

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AWS adds ontology linking to Comprehend Medical natural language processing service

Comprehend Medical uses machine learning to model topics, detect language, conduct sentiment analysis and extract phrases from unstructured medical texts.

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LifeLabs pays hackers to recover data of 15 million customers

Data breach took place in early November, and hackers also gained access to 85,000 laboratory test results.

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Rambler will drop NGINX criminal case

Company says any legal matters will be handled in a civil court, but the case looks dead after a former Rambler CEO shot down Rambler's main argument over the weekend.

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Boomi acquires Unifi Software, aims to meld data catalog, discovery with its integration platform

Data cataloging has been a hot area as multiple vendors are ramping up efforts to court enterprises.

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LogMeIn sells to private equity firms for $4.3 billion

The company has agreed to be acquired by private equity firms Francisco Partners and Evergreen Coast Capital Corporation.

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K is for Knowledge: Application and data integration for better business, using metadata and knowledge graphs

Being disrupted by Big Tech is one of the greatest concerns for any business. Good news: There may be a path to accelerate digital transformation and out-compete Big Tech, by leveraging domain knowledge.

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Americans trust Google more than Apple to keep their data safe

A pungent new survey suggests that Apple may still have some work to do to gain trust. The survey also offers fascinating insights into whether people think the FBI should have an encryption backdoor.

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Lifesize launches Rooms-as-a-Service effort to court video conferencing, meeting room customers

The Rooms-as-a-Service plan starts for $99 per room per month and is available in the U.S. and Europe.

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South Korean industrial giants slammed in active info-stealing APT campaign

Over 200 companies are reported as victims of the covert cyberespionage effort.

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Google Cloud inks new partnerships to boost cloud platform security

McAfee, Palo Alto Networks, and Qualys are on the roster, as well as many other companies.

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DataStax Luna delivers support for open source Cassandra

With the new subscription-based service, DataStax is broadening the spectrum of commercial services it offers for organizations using the popular database management system.

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Lazarus pivots to Linux attacks through Dacls Trojan

The Trojan is able to infect both Windows and Linux machines.

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Epilepsy Foundation files criminal complaint over seizure-inducing videos posted on Twitter

Foundation says Twitter trolls have bombarded its Twitter feed with seizure-inducing content to harm epilepsy victims.

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Mozilla to add second DNS-over-HTTPS (DoH) provider in Firefox

NextDNS joins Cloudflare as second built-in Firefox DoH provider.

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Five tips for stress-free tech travel

If you are traveling over the holidays, or you have business or leisure trips planned for 2020, here are a selection of tips to help make your travel as stress-free and painless as possible.

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This cheap gadget can stop your smartphone or tablet being hacked at an airport, hotel or cafe

If you use public USB power charging stations at airports, hotels, and other locations, you need this a USB data blocker.

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More weird but super useful tech gadgets

Here are more weird gadgets that actually turned out to be useful.

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iOS 13.3 tips: Check these security and privacy settings today

If you are the type that is security conscious, here are some steps you should take to lock down an iPhone running iOS 13.3 and iPad running iPadOS 13.3. (Updated for iOS and iPadOS 13.3).

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Microsoft delivers first Windows 10 Fast Ring build from its new development branch

Microsoft has new Insider testing guidelines for Windows 10 builds, plus a new Fast Ring build, No. 19536, the first of its test builds from its new development branch.

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Microsoft: We never encourage a ransomware victim to pay

Microsoft advocates for organizations to take preemptive measures. Says companies should treat cyberattacks "as a matter of when" and not "whether."

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Amazon intros Knowledge Skills for Alexa developers

The new skill type lets users ask questions about spreadsheet data without calling up a specific skill by name.

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Microsoft gets ready to roll out the new Edge to Windows 10 via Windows Update

Beginning January 15, 2020, Microsoft will be delivering its new Chromium-based Edge browser automatically to Windows 10 users via Windows Update, unless its Edge Blocker Toolkit is applied.

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Web Cache Deception attacks still impact websites with 'substantial user populations'

Two years after first being disclosed, web cache deception attacks impact 25 of today's most popular websites.

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Singapore government triggers online falsehood directive at another opposition politician

Just days after it issues correction notices to an opposition political party, the Singapore government has now instructed opposition politician Lim Tean to publish a correction notice for two of his Facebook posts about the country's spending on grants and scholarships.

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Why the $52K Mac Pro is important for everyone who cares about the survival of the Mac ecosystem

The high-end Mac provides necessary headroom, runway, and the promise of room for growth for those who need to invest in bigger projects on the Mac platform.

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Cisco buys Exablaze as it builds out low latency portfolio

The deal comes a few days after Cisco outlined its silicon strategy for next-gen workloads.

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So you want to keep running Windows 7? Good luck with that, small businesses

The end of Windows 7 support is weeks away. Microsoft says small businesses can pay for extended security updates just like their enterprise cousins. But my experience says they don't really want your money.

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iPhone and Android wireless charger pads 2019: Which one is the best?

Choosing a Qi charger pad for your smartphone is not as easy as it sounds.

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Intel acquires Habana Labs for $2 billion

Habana Labs is known as a developer of programmable deep learning accelerators for the data center.

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Oakley expands prototyping with HP 3D printers

The plan is to standardize on HP's Jet Fusion 3D printer for its development process.

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Batteries not included: USB Power Delivery is the fastest way to charge iPhone and Android devices

The latest generation of iPhone and Android hardware supports the fastest charge technologies possible. But don't just use the cable and charger that come in the box.

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Google halts Chrome 79 rollout on Android after bug deletes user data

Google devs "forgot" to move some user data during the Chrome 78 to Chrome 79 update process.

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ZDNet's top enterprise CEOs of the 2010s

Here is our list of the enterprise technology leaders that had the most impact in the last decade.

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Singapore government issues online falsehood directive to opposition political party

Singapore Democratic has complied with correction notices for three posts highlighted under the country's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, but says it will challenge the directive.

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Odd but handy gadgets that make great gifts

Let's take a look at some super weird gadgets that are useful. And since that gift-giving time of year is almost upon us, these will also make great holiday gifts.

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These weird gadgets are actually super useful

I get a lot of weird and sometimes wonderful gadgets across my desk, and some end up impressing me by actually being extremely useful.

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A Verizon salesman says he's had enough of selling iPhones and Samsungs

Once upon a time, working in a phone store was relatively lucrative. No more. That's why this Verizon salesman just quit.

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One in every 172 active RSA certificates are vulnerable to attack

Researchers say improper number generation can impact the security of keys used to protect everything from IoT to medical devices.

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Machine learning opens up new worlds for developers

Survey shows continuing expansion of data scientists roles, but who's around to fill them?

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'Learning' is still the operative word in machine learning initiatives

Only nine percent of machine learning efforts are mature and delivering results. At issue: scale, and models becoming obsolete too quickly.

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5 gadgets you shouldn’t waste your money on

At the end of the day it’s your money, but I suggest that you avoid buying these gadgets, either for yourself or as gifts.

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10 cool and useful gadgets that make great last-minute gifts, and all are under $50

The holidays can be an expensive time of year, which is why I have compiled a list of my favorite gadgets that cost less than $50.

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Is Apple's $52,599 Mac Pro overpriced?

Apple's new Mac Pro has landed, and while the starting price is only -- only -- $5,999, that quickly spirals to $52,599 with a few clicks.

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VISA warns of POS malware incidents at gas pumps across North America

VISA says it's aware of POS malware being deployed on the networks of five North American fuel dispenser merchants.

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Best Raspberry Pi alternatives (Best of 2019)

Looking for single board computers? Here is a fantastic selection of single board computers suitable for a variety of projects, from basic homebrew builds all the way to advanced applications such as automation, and even AI and ML, with prices ranging from around $10 to over $250.

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Build your own IT pro toolbox - Holiday 2019 edition

If you're in the business of repairing PCs, smartphones, or tablets, then you need the right tools to help you get the job done in a fast, efficient, and safe way. Here are a selection of tools that you need that will make your job -- and life -- easier!

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Best Peloton alternatives: Top smart exercise bikes

It's hard to justify paying $2,300 for a smart exercise bike. Luckily, there are a few alternatives to Peloton available.

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New Orleans hit by cyber-attack, city employees told to turn off computers

After Atlanta and Blatimore, another major US city grapples with a ransomware attack.

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Mozilla, Etsy, seeking to reinstate net neutrality, appeal DC Circuit court ruling

Mozilla, Etsy and several other petitioners -- including 22 state governments -- are keeping alive the fight to restore Obama-era net neutrality rules.

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Best 5G smartphones available now from US carriers

Despite my skepticism, US wireless carriers were able to launch 5G networks in 2019 in three flavors. There are several phones available so you can take advantage of the coverage and speeds of 5G right now.

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Npm team warns of new 'binary planting' bug

Npm bug lets booby-trapped npm (JavaScript) packages plant or alter binaries on the victim's system.

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Swappa launches phone plan comparison service covering major carriers and MVNOs

The US wireless market has expanded far beyond just the four major wireless carriers with Mobile Virtual Network Operators offering unique plans. Even the major four carriers have plan options that can be confusing at time. Swappa created a new service to help you find the best plan for your needs.

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Crazy-expensive weird gifts you can find on Amazon if you're insane

We're all for spending money to buy quality items. But this is ridiculous. In this gallery, we highlight the craziest, most expensive gift ideas we could find on Amazon. It hurts to even show them to you

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Pervasive integration of enterprise systems and data arrives

Long the most expensive, time-consuming, and fraught activity in IT, the integration of systems and data has seen recent breakthroughs that make it far easier, faster, and less costly to bring systems together in a high quality way. Here's how SAP is changing the art of the possible.

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How the community can help your business: People Powered

Open source took over the world because of community, and community expert Jono Bacon explains how this concept can revolutionize your business in his new book People Powered.

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Mozilla to force all add-on devs to use 2FA to prevent supply-chain attacks

New rule to enter effect starting next year, in 2020.

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Apple's Tim Cook said the strangest thing and I keep wondering why

Apple's CEO seems to think monopolies aren't inherently bad. Now why would he say that?

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Spammers force Keybase to stop Stellar Space Drop cryptocurrency handouts

A rush of new fake accounts has forced Keybase to rethink its free Lumen drops.

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Daimler agrees to attempt resolution of Nokia license dispute out of the courtroom

Nokia will work with Daimler and other companies to avoid an EU antitrust investigation.

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Tech in Egypt: Here's what you need to know about Middle East's biggest market

With more than 100 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Middle East.

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iOS 13.3: Will you regret installing it?

iOS 13 had a rocky start, comedically going from one stumble to another. But does iOS 13.3 -- likely Apple's last release for 2019 -- finally redeem itself?

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Microsoft Security Essentials updates not included in Windows 7 ESU

Companies will have to go with another antivirus.

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AI unicorn DataRobot acquires data prep veteran Paxata

DataRobot acquires standalone self-service data prep provider Paxata, to put the full data-to-ML-model lifecycle under its umbrella.

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Salesforce names Bret Taylor President and COO

Taylor joined Salesforce in 2016 when it acquired his company Quip.

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Google rolls out Verified SMS and Spam Protection in Android

Android's default SMS app -- Messages -- to receive two new features: Verified SMS and Spam Protection.

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Broadcom Q4 tops estimates as software cushions semiconductor lull

Broadcom maintains that the semiconductor market has bottomed, but for now its infrastructure software business is cushioning the blow.

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Adobe reports strong Q4, annual revenue tops $11 billion

Shares of Adobe were up over 3% after hours.

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Oracle's autonomous database sales more than doubled in Q2

Oracle's second quarter earnings beat market estimates while total revenues were slightly below expectations.

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Firefox now lets you send tabs from your phone or PC to your VR headset

Now that Firefox Accounts can be used with Firefox Reality, the web browser for VR, users can more easily access 3D web content in their VR headsets.

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Google Assistant's Interpreter mode knows 44 languages

The real-time translation feature, now rolling out across Android and iOS phones, can also suggest "smart replies" to speed up conversations.

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BenQ EH600 projector hands-on: All you need for your home or office

The BenQ EH600 projector is an impressive business projector that would not be out of place in your home theater.

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New 'prescriptive' low-code segment emerging

How low-code vendors will continue to innovate and raise software delivery speed

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Russian police raid NGINX Moscow office

Russian search engine Rambler.ru claims full ownership of the NGINX code.

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Fortinet acquires security automation provider CyberSponse

CyberSponse is known for its Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR) platform.

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Attackers now use process hollowing to hide cryptocurrency miners on your PC

The malware’s dropper is a skeleton that avoids detection as a malicious file.

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How Microsoft's Azure organization makes the Windows sausage

Microsoft Azure Executive Vice President Jason Zander discusses how he's looking at his world now that it includes Windows engineering.

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Shopin founder charged by SEC for running $42 million scam cryptocurrency ICO

SEC alleges that investor funds were spent on dating services and shopping sprees.

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Intel says manufacturing is sexy again

A whopping 700 pages of research from Intel reveals the missing skills for Industry 4.0. Intel researcher Dr. Irene Petrick tells us her insights from the report.

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Citrix adds intelligent, personalized features to Workspace

The new intelligent feed in Workspace is designed to create a more consumer-like experience for workers that cuts down on meaningless tasks.

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San Diego to suspend facial recognition tech program used by police, ICE access blocked

The EFF’s campaign against facial recognition scanners used by law enforcement has borne fruit.

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WhatsApp to sue companies that abuse the platform for bulk messaging

The abuse of WhatsApp Business functions to spam customers will not be tolerated.

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APIs' reach expanding beyond developers, survey shows

Survey of 10,000 managers and professionals finds more non-developers working with APIs. Small teams, internal APIs are more the rule.

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The ACCC is going to need a standard speed measurement for one ADSL2+

Deciding whether the NBN leaves users 'no worse off' depends entirely on what is being measured.

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Two of China's largest tech firms are uniting to create a new 'domestic OS'

CS2C and Tianjin Kylin announce plans to develop a new Chinese operating system.

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Red Hat customers want the hybrid cloud

Red Hat asked its customers around the globe what they wanted, and while they want the hybrid cloud, Red Hat may not have the experienced staff needed for the transformation from traditional IT to the cloud.

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Cisco outlines silicon, software roadmap for next generation internet

The networking giant announced a multi-year plan for building and investing in 5G internet technology, including silicon, optics and software.

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Cubot x19 hands-on: A low-cost, stylish phone for everyday use

The Cubot X19 is a superb sleek phone at a very affordable price.

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Intel's new RealSense camera brings hi-res LiDAR to a small form factor

With its proprietary LiDAR technology, Intel says the new camera is ideal for indoor use cases that require high levels of depth perception, such as the automation of inventory management.

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Microsoft details the most clever phishing techniques it saw in 2019

This year's most clever phishing tricks include hijacking Google search results and abusing 404 error pages.

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Google's updates Flutter to advance ambient computing

The UI framework was initially for building apps that run on iOS and Android. Now, it's meant for building UIs that deliver a cohesive experience across all kinds of platforms and devices.

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Twitter proposes open social network standard

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey wants to replace Twitter's existing social networking platform with one based on an open, decentralized standard.

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Hands on with the Cubot King Kong 3: A rugged phone to suit everyone

The Cubot King Kong 3 is a decent rugged phone for under $200.

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Google announces new general-purpose VMs for GCE

The new EC2 VMs for Google Compute Engine offer the best total cost of ownership of any of Google's VMs, the company says.

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FBI shares security advice for online shopping

FBI: Use credit cards rather than debit cards, don't use public WiFi, keep your devices updated, and more.

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DNA firm GEDmatch now operated by company with police ties, privacy worries surface

Opinion: Now operated by Verogen, will GEDmatch become a treasure trove of data for law enforcement?

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Cloudera tackles machine learning "ops," governance

Big Data pioneer Cloudera is articulating an industry call to action around open standards for machine learning operations.

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Digital maturity of Brazilian companies still basic

Large organizations face issues like lack of consistency and scope of digital initiatives, a study has found

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After Windows 10 upgrade, do these seven things immediately

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

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Amazon Redshift turns AQUA

The latest features announced for Redshift last week at re:Invent provide a good example of how the cloud is redefining data warehousing.

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TrickBot gang is now a malware supplier for North Korean hackers

North Korean state hackers spotted using Anchor, a new side-project developed by the infamous TrickBot malware gang.

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DoJ arrests Ponzi operators planning to retire ‘RAF’ through cryptocurrency scam

It’s not that easy to retire “rich as f*ck” when the police become involved.

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Prediction 2020: The future of robotics next year and beyond

Will the red hot robotics sector grow more or cool down in the months ahead? Expert insights from an insider.

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Adobe patches 17 critical code execution bugs in Photoshop, Reader, Brackets

Other vulnerabilities resolved include privilege escalation and information leaks.

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Is Apple's $52,599 Mac Pro overpriced?

Apple's new Mac Pro has landed, and while the starting price is only -- only -- $5,999, that quickly spirals to $52,599 with a few clicks.

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455,000 Turkish card details put up for sale, web skimmers suspected

Biggest dump of Turkish payment card details recorded in recent years.

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Report: Facebook employee fired for taking bribes to reactivate shady ads

The incident, one senator said, illustrates how Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act lets digital scammers exploit large-scale platforms

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Predictions 2020: Medicare, price transparency, and virtual care take center stage in healthcare

With more volatility expected in 2020, read Forrester's predictions for the US healthcare market, focusing on Medicare For All, the executive order on price transparency, and the growth of virtual care.

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Microsoft December 2019 Patch Tuesday plugs Windows zero-day

The December 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes 36 vulnerabilities, of which seven are rated "Critical."

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Canonical co-sponsors Windows Subsystem for Linux conference

The year of the Linux desktop on Windows continues to gather steam.

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Here's what will happen to your Windows 7 PC on January 15, 2020

Microsoft is ready to push a full-screen warning to Windows 7 users who are still running the OS after January 14. The nag-screen payload is part of the December 10 Patch Tuesday monthly rollup.

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Retailers: Make your website accessible or leave money on the table

Only a tiny fraction of websites get accessibility right. This holiday season be sure your online experience doesn't freeze out would-be shoppers.

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New Plundervolt attack impacts Intel CPUs

Intel desktop, server, and mobile CPUs are impacted. Intel has released firmware patches today.

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AI, robotics amongst skills most sought after in Singapore

Artificial intelligence specialists, robotics engineers, and data scientists are on the list of top 15 roles employers seek in Singapore, according to LinkedIn, which lists machine learning, Python, and TensorFlow as amongst skillsets these professionals will need.

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Chrome 79 released with tab freezing, back-forward caching, and loads of security features

Chrome 79 also ships with support for predictive phishing, for real-time Safe Browsing detections, and a built-in Password Checkup tool.

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Microsoft Teams for Linux now available in public preview

Microsoft officials say the new Teams client for Linux is 'the first Office app that is coming to Linux.'

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Feel guilty about flying? Here's a robot that'll make you feel better

Carbon Bot is a little like the collection plate at church, except you don't have to listen to a sermon. Well, not much of one.

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Alation branches out from data catalogs to analytics stewardship

The startup is betting that its Alation Analytics Stewardship application will make data governance more actionable across data stores.

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Alpha "super suit" heading to industry, military customers

Literally, Iron Man is happening, and one company has emerged as an early frontrunner in the robot suit game.

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Data science dominates LinkedIn's emerging jobs ranking

Artificial intelligence has 74% hiring growth in the past four years. Other roles such as data scientist and robotics engineer are growing quickly.

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The 10 best smartphones of 2019: 5G powers the top contender

We didn't expect much right at the end of the year, but with last week's network rollout we had to give a capable 5G smartphone the top spot. Stay tuned for many more 5G-capable phones in 2020 with a shakeup of this list in January or February.

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AWS re:Invent 2019 Postmortem: Introducing Cassandra and bringing ML to Aurora

AWS unveiled a large number of database announcements last week. Among them, a new service that could shake up the Apache Cassandra market, and bringing ML to Aurora.

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Google Maps Incognito Mode rolled out for Apple iOS

iOS users will be able to take advantage of the privacy feature already available on Android handsets.

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NordVPN launches promised bug bounty program

NordVPN was galvanized into action after an attacker compromised one of its servers.

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Too many Google Chrome tabs open? Here are tips on how to take back control!

Do you have too many tabs open in your Chrome browser on your desktop or laptop? Don't worry, help is at hand!

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Informatica aims to better track data lineage with AI-powered data catalog

Among Informatica's new features, its AI-powered data catalog, called Catalog of Catalogs is notable because it is trying to track data lineage across ecosystems.

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Singapore approves AI for vascular ultrasound scans

Singapore's See-Mode Technologies secures regulatory approval for its artificial intelligence-powered software, which taps deep learning and text recognition to analyse and report vascular ultrasound images.

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Snatch ransomware reboots PCs in Windows Safe Mode to bypass antivirus apps

Unlike most ransomware strains, the Snatch ransomware also steals files from infected networks.

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At long last, WireGuard VPN is on its way into Linux

For years, developers have been working on this new take on the virtual private network, and now it's finally ready to go.

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Ryuk ransomware contains a bug causing data loss for some victims

Cyber-security firm Emsisoft said it found a bug in Ryuk's decrypter app that makes file recovery impossible, even after paying the ransom demand.

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Xerox appeals to HP shareholders to back buyout offer

Xerox outlines the logic behind its proposed HP acquisition in an investor presentation filed Monday.

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Last minute audio tech for the holidays

Zone out from the chaos around you this holiday season, and tune in to the sounds you want to, or make and manage calls, with this selection of compact and loud audio tech.

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Fake news probe in Brazil exposes "Office of Hate" within government

Access will be requested to computers that were allegedly used to spread misinformation with taxpayer money.

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Adobe adds AMP for Email support to Adobe Campaign

Google's AMP for Email lets email recipients browse and interact with content without having to click a link and redirect to another webpage outside of the email.

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Microsoft to help Office 365 customers track entire phishing campaigns, not just lone emails

Microsoft rolls out Campaign Views in public preview for Office 365 ATP customers.

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OnePlus 7T Pro 5G McLaren first take: $900 flagship reaches wider thanks to T-Mobile's 5G network

OnePlus has been pushing traditional smartphone makers for years and with the new OnePlus 7T McLaren device it becomes one of the first to support T-Mobile's nationwide 5G network. Initial experiences indicate its an extremely capable device that is sure to please early adopters.

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Nokia dangles mediation carrot in front of Daimler over license dispute

Legal action has been paused in the hopes of reaching some form of resolution.

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25 wacky and wonderful tech stocking stuffers under $25

In 2019, we can't recommend a Red Ryder BB Gun (even if we did find one for less than $25 on Amazon). That said, we do have a listing of 25 products sure to be as beloved by your recipients as that Red Ryder was to little Ralphie Parker.

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Intel's 'Horse Ridge' control chip may make quantum computing more viable, scalable

Intel Labs along with research partner QuTech at TU-Delft can now use Horse Ridge to control multiple quantum bits, or qubits.

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Apple to launch iPhone 9? I can't wait

The rumored new iPhone SE 2 is rumored to enjoy the name iPhone 9. What could be more perfect?

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How the demise of the headphone jack led to a ear buds boom

Ear buds, or hearables, are driving a boom in wearable devices, according to IDC data. It all started as vendors started dropping the headphone jack en masse.

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Reveton ransomware schemer stripped of six years of freedom, £270,000, and a Rolex

UK prosecutors say 25-year-old computer science student needs to pay up or face more time behind bars.

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Fortnite on Google Play: Is a 30% cut worth the security benefits?

Opinion: Google says there are no exceptions. Should Epic Games bite the bullet?

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How the cloud, an army of drones, and 3D mesh is saving the world's vital infrastructure

Bridges in major cities are crumbling and in desperate need of inspection. Technology convergence offers a light at the end of a rickety tunnel.

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Smart airports: This tech controls aircraft landings from hundreds of miles away

An airport and its air-traffic control tower can be huge distances apart in Norway's remote-control project.

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Quick tip: How to run Wi-Fi diagnostics on your Mac

There's nothing more frustrating than trying to connect to an Wi-Fi network and something isn't working right. However, macOS comes with tools you can use to diagnose and test your network connection, helping you to get back on the internet.

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Ten cool and useful gadgets that make great last-minute gifts, and all are under $50

The holidays can be an expensive time of year, which is why I have compiled a list of my favorite gadgets that cost less than $50.

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Chinese government to replace foreign hardware and software within three years

New Beijing "5-3-2" policy to give local tech scene a boost to the detriment of foreign companies.

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Bypass discovered to allow Windows 7 Extended Security Updates on all systems

Windows hobbyists discover a way to enable (paid) Windows 7 Extended Security Updates on all systems.

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How much RAM does your Windows PC really need? (December 2019 edition)

The bottom line is that you probably need more RAM than you think you can get away with!

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How much does 1.5TB of RAM cost?

While most of us get away with having a few gigabytes of RAM, there are modern motherboards designed for workstations that can take enormous amounts of RAM. But lots of RAM is expensive. Very expensive.

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T-Mobile 5G, Qualcomm Snapdragons, Microsoft's Fluid app design (MobileTechRoundup show #488)

Matt and Kevin both made purchases since the last podcast, Google/Alphabet made a leadership change, Microsoft focuses on consistent design ahead of its Android device release, and more are covered in the latest MobileTechRoundup podcast.

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I went to T-Mobile to ask about 5G. The response was painful

Just how excited should you be about the coming of 5G? As excited as T-Mobile, which just launched its 5G service? Perhaps not.

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The next generation of user experience is artificially intelligent

The CEO of enterprise integration provider Dell Boomi has seen the emphasis shift to the front end.

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Microsoft is dropping some of its Dynamics 365 HR apps in favor of LinkedIn alternative

Microsoft is preparing to retire some of its existing human resources apps, while simultaneously gearing up to launch a new Dynamics 365 Human Resources offering in February 2020.

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Thousands of iPhones end up in the shredder or unnecessarily scrapped every month

Apple's security features that render iPhones and Macs worthless to thieves is hampering legitimate efforts to recycle old hardware. But could Apple do something to help?

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20 VPS providers to shut down on Monday, giving customers two days to save their data

No explanation given for the sudden shutdown. Customers suspect an exit scam.

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Interview with one of the world's best competitive bug hunters

Meet Amat Cama, winner of three consecutive Pwn2Own competitions.

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Bring more UX design into software developers' jobs, CTO urges

'The software engineer will want to build. They want to get straight to writing code. And they're seeing the designers as slowing them down, because they want to talk to two or three users.'

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The PC was supposed to die a decade ago. Instead, this happened

Back on January 27, 2010, a very Big Thinker declared the PC dead. A decade later, the PC is very much alive, although a time traveler from 2010 might not recognize it. Here's how this endangered species evolved and survived.

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Five tips for stress-free tech travel

If you are traveling over the holidays, or you have business or leisure trips planned for 2020, here are a selection of tips to help make your travel as stress-free and painless as possible.

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Reddit links leak of US-UK trade documents to Russian influence campaign

Reddit bans 61 accounts and one subreddit for "misuse of the platform."

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One in five Americans will recommend a brand that uses emerging tech

Emerging technologies can influence you more than you think -- and it can significantly impact your bottom line.

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BMW and Hyundai hacked by Vietnamese hackers, report claims

Hacks linked to Ocean Lotus (APT32), a group believed to operate with orders from the Vietnamese government.

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Canonical makes Ubuntu for Windows SubSystem for Linux a priority

Canonical is putting more resources into the Linux desktop and that includes making Ubuntu better on the Windows desktop.

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These are the worst hacks, cyberattacks, and data breaches of 2019

A slew of hacks, data breaches, and attacks tainted the cybersecurity landscape in 2019.

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Holidays traffic floods brands with 40% more social messages

With the holiday season upon us, how can brands equip their social media response teams for the influx of messages they can expect?

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New ransomware attacks target your NAS devices, backup storage

Ransomware attacks targeting these devices have surged in recent months.

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Intel's horrible, bad, terrible week amid AWS, Qualcomm's Arm moves

First AWS launches Arm-based Graviton2 processors and then Qualcomm targets Intel-based laptops. Here's a recap of a rough week.

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Middle East innovation: These four startups are making their mark

Despite the region's political instability, Middle East tech entrepreneurs are still launching a range of businesses.

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Labor's plan to fix Australia's encryption laws doesn't go far enough

The new Bill to require judicial oversight and a clarification of definitions is a great start, Labor says, but the Assistance and Access regime needs reining in much more tightly.

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FBI recommends that you keep your IoT devices on a separate network

The FBI also recommends changing factory-set (default) passwords and not allowing an IoT device's accompanying mobile app to gain access to too many smartphone permissions.

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New vulnerability lets attackers sniff or hijack VPN connections

OpenVPN, WireGuard, and IKEv2/IPSec VPNs are vulnerable to attacks.

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Get yourself a USB condom

Better to have one and not need it, than need it and not have one.

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DocuSign Q3 strong amid tech earnings parade

DocuSign is showing early traction for its Agreement Cloud.

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Zoom's third quarter results top estimates

The company's revenue and EPS came in above estimates but its revenue growth is slowing.

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Digital transformation to boost IT spend in LatAm in 2020

The market is expected to see 4,5 percent growth next year, according to IDC

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Your next iPhone may not have a Lightning port

Apple could also be getting ready to shake up the way it sells iPhones.

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Culture and customer loyalty: A Salesforce.com insider shares secrets to software success

Features alone are not sufficient to build a successful enterprise software company. The crucial element is nurturing relationships with customers that extend for years. An early employee of Salesforce shares the company's history and explains why culture and values matter.

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Qualcomm launches Snapdragon 8c, 7c platforms aimed at mainstream PC market

The bet is that Qualcomm can combine connectivity with thin and fanless devices to win over mobile workers. The company adds that its PC plan is a marathon not a sprint.

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Facebook sues Chinese malware operator for abusing its ad platform

Facebook sues ILikeAd and two Chinese nationals for using Facebook ads to trick users into downloading malware.

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Amazon CTO Werner Vogels: Industry 4.0 requires way more data

Factories are only collecting a small fraction of the data we need to introduce the next industrial revolution -- and other key takeaways from Vogels' re:Invent keynote address.

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Bitcoin battered: The worst crypto catastrophes of 2019

Millions in cryptocurrency stolen, exit scams, and countless arrests were made in connection to crypto criminal schemes this year.

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Microsoft is giving its Office for iOS and Android apps a makeover

Microsoft is 'Fluentizing' its Office mobile apps for iOS and Android. And it's seemingly getting ready to start bringing its Microsoft Research 'microproductivity' work into those apps, as well.

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Space assistant CIMON heads to ISS to become empathetic AI partner for astronauts

Physically and functionally similar to CIMON 1, CIMON 2 was built with a layer of emotional intelligence thanks to the IBM Tone Analyzer.

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US charges two members of the Dridex malware gang

One of them is considered the leader of Evil Corp, described as "the world’s most harmful cyber crime group."

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44 million Microsoft users reused passwords in the first three months of 2019

Microsoft used a database of three billion publicly leaked credentials to identify users who reused passwords.

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Security firm Cyberhaven raises $13M Series A with the backing of former Facebook execs

Cyberhaven debuts its first offering: An SaaS-based data analytics approach to security that can help stop the theft of IP and keep track of all enterprise data.

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I 3D printed a Tesla Cybertruck because...why not?

We have the technology. We can build it. We can make it better, smaller, and more plastic than the prototype demo. But we can be demo accurate, too. Our windows are as shattered as our souls.

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Smart farming: This weed-hunting robot is taking to the fields

Agri-tech startup launches a commercial robotic weed-mapping service, with environment-friendly non-chemical weeding to follow.

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OpenBSD patches authentication bypass, privilege escalation vulnerabilities

The open source project took less than 40 hours to develop fixes for the bugs.

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HackerOne awards $20,000 bug bounty for private data access vulnerability on its own platform

An analyst and a cut-and-paste job resulted in a critical security problem.

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Top gadgets for the security and privacy conscious (or the super paranoid!)

Keep your data and personal information safe from hackers, and prevent your devices from being used to spy on you with these security and privacy gadgets.

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Ransomware attack hits major US data center provider

CyrusOne data centers infected by REvil (Sodinokibi) ransomware.

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The most copied StackOverflow Java code snippet contains a bug

Nine years later, developer corrects code snippet.

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A brief history of Apple iPad models 2010-2018 (Gallery)

Apple's iPad exploded into the consumer tech market in April of 2010, months ahead of the first Android-powered tablet, and since then the company has sold some 400 million units. Let's take a look at where this device started, and how it has changed and evolved over the years.

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Slack reports strong Q3, raises full year outlook

The company said it added 101 paid customers with over $100,000 in annual recurring revenue.

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AWS CEO Andy Jassy: Trump's 'disdain' for Amazon influenced DOD's JEDI decision

Jassy suggested the DOD's decision to grant its $10B cloud contract to Microsoft was tainted by politics, potentially putting national security at risk.

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Canonical now offers AWS optimized Ubuntu Linux

Canonical has brought premium Ubuntu Pro Linux images to Amazon Web Services, which come with extended maintenance, broader security coverage, and critical compliance features.

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Expedia Group's CEO, CFO resign following disagreements with board

Board chairman and prominent businessman Barry Diller will take over day-to-day operations of the company.

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FCC announces $9 billion 5G fund for rural America

FCC chairman Ajit Pai said the fund will be available to carriers deploying advanced 5G mobile wireless services in hard-to-serve areas.

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Retailers, prepare wisely: DDoS remains a holiday threat

A distributed denial of service attack can turn a retailer's holiday season from merry to miserable. Learn how to protect yourself.

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Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 5G, AI, camera specs bolster 2020 smartphone upgrade cycle

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 865 platform aims to spur 5G smartphone upgrades with a dose of camera enhancements and AI tools that may redefine premium device experiences.

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China resurrects Great Cannon for DDoS attacks on Hong Kong forum

Two years after the last attacks, the Great Cannon is up and running again.

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Microsoft's M365 subscription for consumers now looking like a spring 2020 thing

Microsoft's plan to turn Office 365 consumer subscriptions into 'Microsoft 365 Life' ones is continuing to take shape. The new reveal date is looking like spring 2020.

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Iranian hackers deploy new ZeroCleare data-wiping malware

IBM identifies new ZeroCleare destructive malware targeting energy companies active in the Middle East region.

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Why clouds will always, eventually, fail

And every other computer will fail too. Is this anyway to run a digital first civilization?

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Tech turkeys: Apple and Google dominate the year's menu of failures

In the spirit of Festivus here is our full list of the worst technology products and services of the year.

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Yay! Tech has got its sexism back

New ads for the Escobar Fold 1 phone and the Peloton bike show that the tech world just can't quit sexism.

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New Zealand’s gun buyback scheme impacted by data breach, SAP to blame

SAP has been left red-faced for allowing the security lapse to occur.

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Drugs stashed in kids toys lead to $1 million cryptocurrency seizure by police

A pair in their twenties have been arrested.

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Top Raspberry Pi alternatives for 2020

What are the best Raspberry Pi alternatives to kick off projects in 2020? Here's my list.

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AWS debuts Amazon Kendra, an ML-powered enterprise search service

The new service uses natural language understanding to learn the intent and context of information within a document, as well as the relationships between content and documents.

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Two malicious Python libraries removed from PyPI

One library was available for only two days, but the second was live for nearly a year.

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Russia to invest $31 million in a local Wikipedia clone

Project to be ready by the spring of 2022. Will be managed by a Russian publishing house, and not user-edited.

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Workday delivers strong Q3, tops 3,000 customers

The company projected fiscal 2020 subscription revenue of $3.085 billion to $3.087 billion.

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Salesforce tops Q3 estimates but issues weak earnings guidance

The CRM software giant delivered non-GAAP earnings of 75 cents per share on revenue of $4.5 billion.

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At 10 years old, Angry Birds is keeping players hooked with machine learning

At AWS re:Invent, Rovio Entertainment lays out how it's leveraging AI to optimize games, with plans to integrate AI across the whole value chain.

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Google updates Sites with new features like search integration, version history

Google said the updates are designed to make the website creation platform a more robust tool for companies.

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FBI warns about snoopy smart TVs spying on you

An FBI branch office warns smart TV users that they can be gateways for hackers to come into your home. Meanwhile, the smart TV OEMs are already spying on you.

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Dutch politician faces three years in prison for hacking iCloud accounts and leaking nudes

City council member who doubled as a hacker set to be sentenced on Christmas Eve.

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AWS, Verizon aim to collaborate on 5G, cloud, edge computing use cases

For Verizon, the win with the AWS partnership is more enterprise 5G clients. AWS gets a network partner for edge computing services.

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Qualcomm teases Snapdragon 865, Snapdragon 765/765G as it eyes 5G expansion, 'Qualcomm Everywhere'

For Qualcomm, the launch of the Snapdragon 865 Mobile Platform and Snapdragon 765/765G will be welcome news for device manufacturers.

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AWS launches SageMaker Studio, a web-based IDE for machine learning

While SageMaker already makes machine learning more accessible, AWS Chief Andy Jassy said SageMaker Studio is a "giant leap forward."

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80% of all Android apps are encrypting traffic by default

90% of all Android 9 apps are encrypting network traffic via HTTPS.

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AWS announces EC2 instance based on custom-built Inferentia chip

At AWS re:Invent, AWS CEO Andy Jassy announced new cloud instances based on a custom-built machine learning inference chip

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AWS Graviton2: What it means for Arm in the data center, cloud, enterprise, AWS

With Graviton2, AWS is making it clear that it is serious about Arm processors in the data center as well as moving cloud infrastructure innovation at its pace.

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Mozilla removes Avast and AVG extensions from add-on portal over snooping claims

The four extensions, two from Avast and two from AVG, are still available on the Chrome Web Store.

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Logz.io moves toward application observability in the cloud, raises questions on open source

Logz.io unveils its cloud offering for infrastructure monitoring based on open source platforms Elastic and Grafana. Its strategy may give it an edge, but also raises open source sustainability questions

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EFF warns of ‘one-way mirror’ in the world of corporate online spying

The report exposes privacy issues and tracking techniques in online services we use on a daily basis.

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HPE launches Greenlake Central, hub of its as-a-service efforts

HPE Greenlake Central will be generally available in the second half of 2020 and is in beta with customers now.

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Microsoft: Malware, ransomware, and cryptominer detections are down in 2019

Phishing and DDoS attacks are up, Microsoft security stats reveal.

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Remember the viral app that aged you? FBI slams FaceApp as counterintelligence threat

Novelty may have a hidden, nefarious purpose, the FBI has cautioned.

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Trump threatens cheese and wine tariff spike over French digital tax plan

French goods may be subject to increased export tariffs in retaliation to proposed tax changes impacting US tech giants.

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Don't buy these Apple products -- Holiday 2019 edition

Don't waste your money!

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A decade of malware: Top botnets of the 2010s

ZDNet goes over the list of biggest malware botnets of the past decade, from Necurs to Mirai.

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Why I may dump Apple in 2020… and why you should consider it too

My love affair with Apple began with an iPod nano. I now own an iPhone, an Apple Watch, an iPad Pro, and a MacBook Pro. And I'm no longer happy.

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Predictions 2020: Edge computing makes the leap

Investment in edge computing will jump next year as organizations look to handle AI-related computing demand. Read analyst Abhijit Sunil's 2020 predictions for this rapidly growing technology.

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UK government launches antitrust investigation of Google-Looker deal

The United Kingdom's Competition and Markets Authority looks into Google's intended acquisition of Looker to determine if it would cause "a substantial lessening of competition."

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AWS intros DeepComposer, an AI-powered piano keyboard for developers

The cloud computing giant made a series of machine learning-related announcements on Monday as it kicks off its re:Invent conference in Las Vegas.

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Drones, 3D printing, and AR/VR: Unrealized potential, competent results, and worrisome futures

So, yeah. These technologies are cool... enough. But even though they can be incredibly useful, the breathless marketing hype and the sci-fi promise just hasn't been realized in real life. Let's discuss.

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Most Brazilians believe companies don't protect their personal data

A new study has found consumers in the Latin country are dissatisfied with the way their data is handled as another major leak exposes information of 1,4 million people.

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Android: New StrandHogg vulnerability is being exploited in the wild

Promon discovers new StrandHogg vulnerability. Lookout identifies 36 malicious apps exploiting it in the wild.

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T-Mobile Alcatel GO FLIP 3 hands-on: Google Assistant and Maps make this a capable, modern flip phone

Several years ago, flip phones were all the rage and it was tough to beat the feeling of flipping the lid closed to end a call. Alcatel's latest model brings modern software elements, including Google Assistant, and make this an excellent backup phone or one for those who don't want to mess around with a large glass display.

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Researchers disclose DLL loading vulnerabilities in Autodesk, Trend Micro, Kaspersky software

Privilege escalation and code execution bugs lurked in the applications.

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A vertical takeoff drone for life saving missions

An open-source stack is helping create practical drones for life-saving missions.

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Microsoft, Google and VW pile in, so what's behind Norway's data center boom?

There's more to the rise in demand for Norwegian data centers than improved network latency.

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This cheap gadget can stop your smartphone or tablet being hacked at an airport, hotel or cafe

If you use public USB power charging stations at airports, hotels, and other locations, you need this a USB data blocker.

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Embarrassing and stupid tech goofs I made in 2019

I'm not immune to making tech goofs. Far from it. I seem to be quite the expert. Here I share my most embarrassing of the year.

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61% of malicious ads target Windows users

Chrome OS is the second most targeted, while Linux is the least.

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Must-have tech gadgets to start 2020

Start your year right with these superb, super-useful tech gadgets that will boost your productivity and reduce your day-to-day tech stress levels.

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Intel claims Qualcomm anticompetitive practices caused it billions in losses

The US chip giant says it was forced out of the smartphone modem market and had to sell the business at a great loss.

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Can you trust Google to keep your WiFi running until 2030?

When purchasing a Google product nowadays, the first question should be how long it is allowed to live.

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Cyber Monday 2019: Top Best Buy deals

The best laptop, desktop, and tablet PC deals from Best Buy for Cyber Monday 2019.

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Data of 21 million Mixcloud users put up for sale on the dark web

Emails, usernames, and strong-hashed passwords sold for $2,000.

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I went to Best Buy on Black Friday and it was shocking

No one goes gadget shopping on Black Friday anymore because it's too crowded, right?

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Comcast, desperate to be loved, makes E.T. sequel

For the holidays, Comcast parent Xfinity brings ET back to Earth. He's so impressed by the new Xfinity services, you know.

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Best satellite phone communication gadgets

Need a phone that will work where your smartphone won't? You need a satellite phone! And there are a few options available.

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Cyber Monday 2019: Best Office Depot and OfficeMax deals

The best desktop and laptop PC deals from Office Depot and OfficeMax for Cyber Monday 2019.

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CIOs concerned IT not providing enough of a competitive edge

Does IT lack an 'It' factor? Only one in four IT leaders see their efforts delivering competitive advantage, most efforts are maintenance and upgrades

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HEX 4-in-1 case for the Apple iPhone 11 Pro: Folio, wallet, case alone modes are up to you

Millions carry their smartphones in folio cases, but it's not always the most convenient method of carrying your phone and essentials. With this new 4-in-1 case HEX gives you the flexibility to carry and protect your iPhone 11 Pro how you want thanks to strong magnets and a creative design.

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Cryptocurrency expert arrested for giving talk to North Korea about avoiding sanctions

Virgil Griffith, a member of the Ethereum project, faces up to 20 years in prison for breaking US sanctions.

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UAG straps for Samsung Galaxy Watch models: Nylon and leather stylish options

Samsung's line of Galaxy Watches support quick release band options and the excellent case maker, UAG, just released three strap options for several models.

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iOS apps could really benefit from the newly proposed Security.plist standard

Security.plist was inspired by the already-existing and highly popular security.txt standard.

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Tech21 Studio Colour case and screen protector for Pixel 4: Thin protection for Google's small phone

The Google Pixel 4 is the latest small flagship that boasts one of the best cameras on a phone. Tech21 has a few products available to help protect your investment.

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Authorities take down 'Imminent Monitor' RAT malware operation

Europol reports 14 arrests across eight countries, including the RAT's creator, in Australia.

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Expo 2020 Dubai calls itself 'the world's greatest show': So what can you expect?

There's less than 12 months to go before the 2020 World Expo in Dubai opens its doors.

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Singapore government must realise human error also a security breach

Latest data breach involving a government agency may have been the result of human error, but it should still be deemed a security breach and treated as a risk that needs to be addressed, rather than dismissed.

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Facebook issued online falsehoods directive after Singapore site fails to comply

Singapore government issues a directive under country's Protection from Online Falsehoods and Manipulation Act, instructing Facebook to publish a correction on a post after the original author refuses to comply with an earlier directive to do so.

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Trump's plans to throttle the H-1B and OPT could upend the supply of US tech talent

These sweeping changes, if implemented, could change the face of US technology.

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No stars for Australia's missing IoT cyber stars

Voluntary codes of practice aren't good enough. Australia needs a cybersecurity rating system for the Internet of Things, and it needs to have teeth.

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A decade of hacking: The most notable cyber-security events of the 2010s

ZDNet takes a look over the most important data breaches, cyber-attacks, and malware strains of the last decade.

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Brazil beats US in 4G video quality

For the first time, the video experience through mobile networks reaches acceptable levels, says Opensignal

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Hotel front desks are now a hotbed for hackers

The hospitality industry can’t catch a break when it comes to cybercrime.

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Twitter backpedals on plans to wipe out inactive accounts

The concern is: what happens when you die?

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Alibaba Cloud publishes machine learning algorithm on GitHub

Chinese cloud vendor releases "core codes" of its Alink platform on GitHub, uploading a range of algorithm libraries that support processes for machine learning tasks, such as online product recommendation.

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Singapore government pledges to improve data security with new measures

Set up after a spate of security breaches involving government agencies, a review committee dishes out several recommendations Singapore's public sector should take to boost its security posture in order to better safeguard citizen data.

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Top ten tech turkeys 2019: The year's absolute worst product and service failures

Our accompanying gallery has our full list of grievances, but in the spirit of Festivus, here are our top picks for the absolute worst products and services of the year.

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Down an invisible road: Service mesh’s unpaved path to practicality

A solution to maintaining connectivity for thousands of microservices in a network, may have come just in time, or even a moment too late for some. Yet just behind it may be another solution to the traffic jam it’s expected to cause.

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Weird but super useful Black Friday 2019 tech deals

There are a lot of weird and interesting -- and very useful -- tech gadgets out there. And Black Friday deals offers a good way to pick up tech at a reduced price.

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AWS expands DeepRacer league, intros new Evo autonomous mini race car

The new DeepRacer Evo car adds more ways to study reinforcement learning with a new stereo camera and LIDAR sensor.

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Predictions 2020: More changes for software development

The world of software development will see big changes. Learn Forrester Research's top 5 predictions for the software development market in 2020.

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Weird gadgets that are actually really useful

I get a lot of weird and sometimes wonderful gadgets across my desk, and some end up impressing me by actually being extremely useful.

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Best gifts: Gadgets to get you fit and healthy

With the new year approaching, why not gently shift your focus toward good habits, health, fitness, and being kind to yourself?

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Weird and super useful gadgets that make great gifts

Let's take a look at some super weird gadgets that are useful. And since that gift-giving time of year is almost upon us, these will also make great holiday gifts.

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Hacker stole unreleased music and then tried to frame someone else

Texas man stole more than 50 GBs of music and then published unreleased songs on public internet forums.

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Human players psyched out by a cute robot talking trash

"Your mother board is so old ..." Turns out getting dissed by a robot can seriously impair performance.

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Upbit cryptocurrency exchange loses $48.5 million to hackers

Ethereum has been stolen from the company's main hot wallet.

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Best gifts: 5 best TV streaming devices of 2019

Forget about smart TVs for streaming. You need a streaming device for your internet video-viewing pleasure.

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Best Black Friday 2019 storage, SSD, and flash drive deals

Getting short of storage on your PC or other devices? Pick up a deal this Black Friday and give yourself some extra space.

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Best Microsoft Store Black Friday 2019 deals: $100 off Surface Go and up to $500 off Surface Book 2

The best Microsoft Store deals for Black Friday 2019.

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Best HP Black Friday 2019 deals: $199 HP Chromebook 14, $100 off Bose Home 500, and $299 AIO PC

The best HP laptop and desktop deals for Black Friday 2019.

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Best Lenovo Black Friday 2019 deals: $99 Lenovo PC, $450 off ThinkPad X1 Carbon, and $8 smart plugs and bulbs

We combed through Lenovo's Black Friday 2019 ad and found the best tech deals from its sale.

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Incredibly useful gadgets you didn't know you needed

Useful tech gadgets for every geek.

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Tech travel checklist: Don't leave home without these essential accessories

Before you hit the road for business travel or to head home for the holidays, be sure to pack the accessories you'll need to stay powered up, productive, and entertained.

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7 great Linux gifts for the holiday season

Want to give your Linux-loving friend a great gift? Here are some of my favorites for the Tux-lover in your life.

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Best cheap laptops for $350 or less in 2019

Pick of the best $350-or-less budget laptops and convertibles.

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Best gifts: Tech gadgets for non-techies

Perfect gifts for the non-techie friends and family in your life.

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Predictions 2020: Cloud computing sees new alliances and new security concerns

In 2020, the cloud computing market will sees interesting new alliances and face new security concerns. Read Forrester's 2020 cloud predictions to find out more.

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Best gifts: Practically indestructible gadgets

The best durable tech items that will last and last.

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Best Apple Black Friday 2019 deals: $500 off MacBook Pro, $500 off iPhone 11, and $15 off AirPods Pro

The very best Apple device deals available now through to Black Friday at Best Buy, Walmart, Target, and Amazon.

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Microsoft says new Dexphot malware infected more than 80,000 computers

Dexphot's main purpose was to silently mine cryptocurrency and generate revenue for the attackers.

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Best Amazon Black Friday 2019 deals

The very best early Black Friday deals on Amazon.

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Garmin Venu review: Vibrant AMOLED display makes this one of the best GPS sports watches for the masses

Garmin has always beaten the smartwatch market, including the Apple Watch and Samsung Galaxy Watch models, when it comes to the vast amount of health data tracked by its wearables. With the inclusion of a brilliant AMOLED display, the Venu is clearly a wearable built for the masses.

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Best Black Friday 2019 smartphone deals

The very best smartphone deals for Black Friday 2019.

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Check out our Thanksgiving tech support survival guide (2019 edition)

What do you have planned for this Thanksgiving? Chilling out? Some turkey? Relax watching the game? Fixing other people's broken PCs and devices? (Updated from 2018)

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David's guide to surviving Thanksgiving (2019 edition)

Learn about dark meat turkey, Jedi family management skills, and a little tech. Plus some tips about how to have and enjoy a non-traditional holiday and giving mom a break. In our 2019 update, we spend a few minutes on discussing the tech you may want to talk about when visiting with older family members.

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Paywalls and the greater digital divide: Knight poll asks 'Who should pay for news?'

Online news paywalls are making the problem of the 'digital divide' worse as important content disappears behind costly paid subscriptions.

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Storage integration in iPadOS

Apple has gradually been adding file management chops to iOS and, now, iPadOS, especially for external storage. Here's how one sophisticated app, video editor Luma Fusion, takes advantage of the new capabilities. And a couple of more features we'd love to see.

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Kaspersky online protection API left open to abuse by websites

The internal API has been subject to not one, but multiple failed fix attempts.

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Accenture launches software to simulate cloud architecture, services at scale

The idea is that Accenture's myNav software may be able to help enterprises look before they make their cloud computing choices.

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Catching up with Amazon Neptune

In the run-up to re:Invent next week, we review recent announcements with Amazon’s Neptune graph database.

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Two third-party SDKs allowed secret harvesting of Twitter and Facebook user data

OneAudience and MobiBurn discontinue their respective SDKs after another data collection scandal breaks out on Monday.

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Fullz House hackers pivot from phishing to Magecart card skimming attacks

However, they aren’t very good at hiding their tracks.

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Best Buy Q3 strong ahead of holiday shopping season

The company also raised its outlook. Third quarter online revenue was 15.6% of total sales.

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Recycling robots make green viable again

Can advanced AI and robotics root out rampant inefficiencies in the recycling industry?

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Healthcare startup executives charged over $1 billion scam

Executives allegedly tampered with the balance sheet and sold stock they did not have.

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Casca aims to revamp shoe retail, manufacturing with 3D printers

By 2029, Casca's plan is to make your custom shoes in front of you via additive manufacturing.

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Global 5G population to hit 2.6B in 2025: Ericsson

Some 65% of the world's population will have 5G coverage by end-2025, which networks will handle 45% of all mobile data traffic.

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Exploit kits are slowly migrating toward fileless attacks

Three out of the nine exploit kits active today are using fileless attacks to infect victims.

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Singapore targets opposition politician in first online falsehoods directive

Singapore opposition politician Brad Bowyer has been ordered to issue a correction regarding a Facebook post he published, triggering the first use of the country's Online Falsehoods law since it came into effect in October.

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India puts WhatsApp's impending payments service on ice due to data localisation fracas

Both the security breach by Pegasus malware and WhatsApp's reluctance to adhere to India's data localisation norms have caused it to sit on the sidelines of one of the hottest digital payments markets in the world.

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A hacking group is hijacking Docker systems with exposed API endpoints

It's almost 2020 and some sysadmins are still leaving Docker admin ports exposed on the internet.

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Workday talks machine learning and the future of human capital management

The head of HCM (human capital management) at Workday explains how machine learning and data are shaping how large organizations manage talent, retain employees, and execute quickly.

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Predictions 2020: IoT expansion brings even more change

Business use of the internet of things continues to expand. Read Forrester's predictions on what to expect from the IoT market in 2020.

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A timeline guide for your 5G strategy

The rollout of 5G is much more evolutionary than the rollout scenarios of previous cellular standards.

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Palo Alto Networks acquires Aporeto for cloud security

Meanwhile, Palo Alto reported Q1 results above expectations; Nutanix also reported solid Q1 results.

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HPE misses Q4 revenue targets, sees decline in hybrid IT group

HPE said quarterly revenue for its hybrid IT group was down 11% to $5.7 billion.

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7 great Linux gifts for the holiday season

Want to give your Linux-loving friend a great gift? Here are some of my favorites for the Tux-lover in your life.

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The $25 accessory every MacBook owner needs

This cheap accessory could save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars in repairs.

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Weird but super useful Black Friday 2019 tech deals

There are a lot of weird and interesting -- and very useful -- tech gadgets out there. And Black Friday deals offers a good way to pick up tech at a reduced price.

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Cheap kids smartwatch exposes the location of 5,000+ children

Insecure web backend and mobile app let attackers access any kids' details and parent account.

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Here's how to enable DoH in each browser, ISPs be damned

DoH support is already present in all major browsers. Users just have to enable it and configure it.

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Black Friday 2019: Best storage, SSD, and flash drive deals

Getting short of storage on your PC or other devices? Pick up a deal this Black Friday and give yourself some extra space.

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Black Friday 2019: Best IT repair and DIY tool deals

Do you like tools, or is your current toolkit looking a little bit worse for wear? Black Friday is a good time to fill up some spare space in your toolbox or upgrade some of the tools that you use regularly.

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AMD teases 64 core Ryzen Threadripper CPU

The AMD Ryzen Threadripper 3990X will be an absolute beast of a processor... but you'll have to wait until 2020 for it to land.

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eBay's ticket subsidiary StubHub sells to viagogo for $4.05 billion

StubHub had an annual revenue run rate of about $1.2 billion based on eBay's Q3.

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Black Friday 2019: Best Chromebook deals

The best Chromebooks, as well as many others, are available for discounted prices.

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Linux that fits anywhere: 15 very small footprint distros

If you've got an old PC or a super-small configuration, one of these Linux distributions should work for you.

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Exploit code published for dangerous Apache Solr remote code execution flaw

Solr team initially thought the bug was harmless, but it turns out the bug was more dangerous than anyone thought.

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Uber ‘not fit’ to hold license in London, loses right to operate - again

TfL says a “pattern of failures” has led to Uber’s license being revoked.

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Samsung Heavy Industries to pay $75 million to settle bribery case

Company executives were accused of paying bribes to officials in Brazil.

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At Dreamforce 2019, Salesforce tries to pull more data into its orbit

With the aim of doubliong annual revenue by 2024, Salesforce has a plan to get more customer data into more of its clouds, regardless of where that data comes from.

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Over 480 million mobile VPN apps have been downloaded in the past year

Countries with the most mobile VPN app downloads: Indonesia, the US, India.

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Australia's NBN a hell of an achievement: Malcolm Turnbull

'I am really proud of the achievement of the NBN in very, very difficult circumstances,' Malcolm Turnbull says. 'The way Labor went about it was insane, certifiably insane.'

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Renewed calls for dedicated Australian cyber minister and cyber leadership

Australia's cybersecurity is too important to struggle along with part-time attention, say submitters to the Cyber Security Strategy 2020. The public no longer trusts the government's computer skills.

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HP to Xerox: We don't need you, you're a mess

HP says Xerox has "visible and substantial declines" that would mean any combination would be hamstrung. HP in a letter to Xerox said that the latter party has too many issues to merge.

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Garmin Venu, iPad Pro 11, Google Stadia, and Black Friday deals (MobileTechRoundup show #487)

Kevin continues to outspend Matt with another new Apple device added to his arsenal. There are some excellent Black Friday deals already available, including a killer Pixel Slate offer you shouldn't pass up.

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DevOps delivers, but requires new skills - and a whole new mindset

DevOps 'requires multiple teams to work closely with each other, side by side, on a day-to-day basis, to meet the significantly shrunken delivery timelines.'

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Dump iPhone for Android? Many Porsche owners are leading the way

Porsche's CEO makes some fascinating revelations about his customers and their phones. Among which appears to be a big threat to Apple.

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Extensive hacking operation discovered in Kazakhstan

Researchers say an advanced hacking group has been using custom-developed hacking tools, expensive surveillance kits, mobile malware, and radio communications interception hardware to spy on Kazakhstan targets.

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Smartphone maker OnePlus discloses data breach

Hackers accessed some OnePlus customer data through a vulnerability in the vendor's website.

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Best Amazon Black Friday 2019 deals

The very best early Black Friday deals on Amazon.

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Sacha Baron Cohen gave the greatest speech on why social networks need to be put in check

Actor says six US billionaires more focused on their share prices should be allowed to dictate what it's acceptable online.

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Brazil to create National Innovation Policy

A consultation has been launched as part of the process in order to guide objectives for the next decade

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Best cheap laptops for $350 or less in 2019

Pick of the best $350-or-less budget laptops and convertibles.

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Huawei opens AI lab in Singapore

Running on a 5G network, the Chinese tech giant's lab offers a testbed for artificial intelligence development projects, which includes use of its cloud and ModelArts AI platforms.

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New bypass disclosed in Microsoft PatchGuard (KPP)

After GhostHook and InfinityHook, we now have ByePg. No patch out yet.

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2009-2019: How Apple, Google, and friends drove us mad

When a decade ends, it's time to look in the mirror. Do we like what we see? How much should we blame technology?

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Edge vs. Chrome: Microsoft's Tracking Prevention hits Google the hardest

The new Edge browser, built on the same open source code as Google Chrome, contains a new Tracking Prevention feature that blocks third-party trackers and, at the Strict setting, many ads. My tests show that one in four items blocked are from Google.

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DocuSign: How it plans to expand from e-signature to digital transformation engine, agreement cloud

Business revolves around agreements and contracts. Here's DocuSign's plan to move beyond e-signature to be a system of agreements and managing them.

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Ghost Work and Behind the Screen, book reviews: Lifting the veil on the internet's secret employment sector

Many companies’ services are underpinned by ‘ghost’ workers with few employment rights. Two recent books explore their world.

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Security lapse exposes personal data of 6,500 Singapore accountants

Singapore Accountancy Commission sent email messages to multiple parties attached with a folder containing personal data of 6,541 accountants, in a security lapse that was uncovered months later when it conducted a review as recommended by the government.

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T-Mobile discloses security breach impacting prepaid customers

T-Mobile says hackers didn't access passwords, SSNs, or financial information.

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CISA and VotingWorks release open source post-election auditing tool

New Arlo open-source tool will help state officials verify electronically-tallied ballots.

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Intuit reports strong Q1, small business demand and eyes midmarket firms

Intuit recently added a bevy of artificial intelligence features to its platform and is also moving upstream to midmarket companies.

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Pure Storage Q3 misses, Splunk beats

Pure Storage missed revenue estimates for Q3 and issued a weak outlook, while Spunk delivered strong results and upped its guidance.

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Twitter will finally let users disable SMS as default 2FA method

And it only took Twitter's CEO getting hacked to happen.

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Salesforce teases its emerging AI capabilities

At Dreamforce, the CRM powerhouse gave live demos of a fully-autonomous AI agent, the world's largest open-source language model and other tools on the horizon.

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Best gifts: Gadgets to get you fit and healthy

With the new year approaching, why not gently shift your focus toward good habits, health, fitness, and being kind to yourself?

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Predictions 2020: RegTech funding will explode as VC investments in other markets cool

Tighter investor scrutiny will moderate venture capital and private equity investments. Meanwhile, regulatory technology funding will soar. Read our predictions.

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