Labor floats active cyber defence and a civilian cyber corps for Australia

Labor proposes a public health approach, to cybersecurity, addressing the risk and susceptibility of the whole nation to cyber attack, not just critical infrastructure or 'big-ticket capabilities'.

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DHS CISA to provide DoH and DoT servers for government use

Until official servers are available, government agencies told to disable DoH (DNS-over-HTTPS) and DoT (DNS-over-TLS) on their networks.

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Apple's Q2: Record high services revenue, iPhone sales decline

The tech giant topped Q2 expectations despite slower growth overall due to the global coronavirus pandemic and the closure of its retail stores.

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Jeff Bezos tells Amazon shareowners: "Take a seat" as COVID-19 eats into profits

After a mixed Q1, Amazon expects to spend about all $4 billion of its Q2 operating income on expenses related to the pandemic.

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Abby Kearns takes over as Puppet CTO

Cloud Foundry's former head has moved to the popular DevOps program Puppet -- where she'll be the CTO.

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Microsoft Build 2020 goes back to developers, developers, developers

Microsoft's Build 2020 event will be very different this year. And not just because it will be a virtual-only conference.

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Microsoft rebrands Visual Studio Online as 'Codespaces'; plans to lower pricing

Visual Studio Online is being rechristened as Visual Studio Codespaces. And pricing cuts are coming for all tiers as of mid-May.

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Microsoft adds music, audio control capabilities to its Your Phone app

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature to Your Phone that will be available to Windows 10 users (not just testers) for controlling music and audio playing on their Android phones.

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Brazilian data protection regulations postponed to 2021

The country's GDPR equivalent will no longer go live in August as planned.

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Spear-phishing campaign compromises executives at 150+ companies

PerSwaysion group appears to be formed of members based in Nigeria and South Africa.

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COVID-19 (mis)information highway: Have a sick friend? What not to do

I spent two weeks this month caring for a seriously ill friend. My second biggest problem? People who scan the internet for all the bad -- or irrelevant -- advice they can offer. Don't be like them.

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Here's the NSA's guide for choosing a safe text chat and video conferencing service

NSA publishes guidance on choosing a secure teleworking service. Assessed tools include Slack, Zoom, Signal, Skype, more.

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The best cheap phones you can buy in 2020: Flagship features for any budget

Are you balking at the prices of the latest Apple and Samsung flagships? Consider one of these affordable alternatives. From $400 right down to free, our picks even include a couple of phones with a stylus and one with triple rear cameras. Sorry, no 5G.

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Walmart quietly updates Onn tablets to Pro versions with Android 10

The new house-brand tablets come in $99 8-inch and $129 10.1-inch versions with upgraded processors and double the storage of previous models.

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Intel launches 10th gen Intel Core desktop processor with perks for gaming, video editors

Intel's launch comes as the company is in a dogfight with AMD, which has been upping its innovation cadence and powering more systems.

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Microsoft's Windows Virtual Desktop spring refresh: What's new and next

Microsoft is ready to roll out its 'spring refresh' of WVD, while working on a grander plan to make WVD more of a full-fledged cloud-managed desktop.

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Moto Edge Plus solid $999 device, fits well in hand, set to battle OnePlus Pro 8

Moto Edge Plus is a quality performer and considering it is a $999 flagship with 5G and top-of-the-line specs offers a lot of value. But the Android market is never easy and Moto Edge Plus will be pitted directly against OnePlus 8 Pro.

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5G mast arson, coronavirus conspiracy theories force social media to walk a fine censorship line

SAS Data Analytics chief Iain Brown discusses how social networks can tackle harmful conspiracy theories, while also not stifling free speech.

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Comcast adds 477,000 broadband customers in Q1, says Q2 will see significant COVID-19 hit

Comcast will see higher costs in the second quarter to support a network traffic surge.

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Twitter Q1 weathers COVID-19, aims to build out direct response ad technology

Twitter said its advertising business in the first quarter tanked 27% from March 11 until March 31, but had enough buffer to deliver solid results overall.

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Critical vulnerabilities in WordPress plugins lead to e-learning platform hijacking

The most serious issues discovered can be used in remote code execution attacks.

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Investors sue LabCorp over security failures in light of data breach, ransomware attack

The lawsuit claims that the company’s security posture led to investor losses.

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This new Android mobile malware targets banks, financial services across Europe

Researchers believe EventBot has the potential to become the “next big mobile threat.”

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An Australian bank wants to spray disinfectant from drones in schools and aged care

This is fine, no reason to have a dystopic outlook at all.

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Salesforce's AI Economist aims to help leaders design tax policies

Ultimately, Salesforce's AI Research team says, the objective is to help leaders create policies that can lead to specific social objectives like helping the middle class.

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Singapore unveils winning 5G licensees, TPG loses out on nationwide bid

Singtel and joint bidders StarHub Mobile and M1 have secured licences to deploy nationwide 5G networks, while TPG Telecom has failed in its bid to do so and, instead, will be able to access these network services through a wholesale arrangement.

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Roborock S6 MaxV robot vacuum hands-on: AI camera eliminates pet poop disasters

All in all, the Roborock S6 MaxV is a superb high-end robot vacuum with obstacle avoidance and an app that is easy to configure. For $749, it could be the only robot vacuum you will ever need to buy.

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Google Cloud opens Las Vegas region

Google now has four regions in the western US, seven across the entire US and 23 globally.

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Kaspersky: RDP brute-force attacks have gone up since start of COVID-19

RDP brute-force attack numbers rose in mid-March as quarantines were being imposed over the globe.

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Microsoft to rebrand Planner app in Teams as 'Tasks'

Tasks in Teams -- the new branding for the Planner app in Teams -- is coming this summer and will consolidate tasks across To Do, Teams Channels, Planner and Outlook Tasks.

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My top 5 most used Google Chrome extensions, and why they are so awesome

There are a lot of Google Chrome extensions out there, but here are the ones I find invaluable.

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Here's how you can still get a free Windows 10 upgrade

Microsoft's much-hyped free upgrade offer for Windows 10 ended in four years ago, right? Not exactly. As of April 2020, you can still use Microsoft's free upgrade tools to install Windows 10 on an old PC running Windows 7 or Windows 8.1. No product key is required, and the digital license says you're activated and ready to go.

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Microsoft started pestering me about Edge. There was one problem

Redmond is clearly feeling frisky about persuading people to try its new browser. Its execution of that persuasion is imperfect.

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An Apple employee laughed because I bought a new MacBook Air

I asked a currently idle Apple store employee about my new MacBook Air. He offered robust views.

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Estonia: Foreign hackers breached local email provider for targeted attacks

Hackers hijacked a small number of Mail.ee accounts "belonging to persons of interest to a foreign country."

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Arm offers early-stage startups free access to IP

Arm is expanding its Flexible Access program with the aim of accelerating innovation in areas like IoT, automotive and AI at the edge

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Oracle launches Cloud E3 platform, built on second-gen AMD Epyc processors

The new E3 instances are well-suited for both general purpose and high-bandwidth workloads, Oracle says.

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Apple iPhone SE (2020) review: An affordable, capable business phone fit for uncertain times

During these uncertain times where businesses are strategizing ways to survive, Apple released its most affordable smartphone to help you get work done with few compromises. With Touch ID, the new iPhone SE is also perfect for those wearing face coverings at their essential businesses.

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Accurics rushes out of stealth with cloud security tools for DevOps

Companies are speeding up their plans for complex cloud IT projects but it often risks their security.

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Cloud adoption grows across all sectors in Brazil

Large firms are further ahead, but smaller businesses have also been adopting the off-premise model in the last couple of years, according to research

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Robots are taking over during COVID-19 (and there's no going back)

With workers sidelined, automation firms are aggressively touting their technology.

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Google Meet goes free as it guns for Zoom, aims to fend off Microsoft Teams

Google is making Meets, a video conferencing service via G Suite, free and available to everyone.

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VMware brainstorms new ways of working after the COVID-19 pandemic

VMware CIO Bask Iyer tells ZDNet about the challenges and potential opportunities ahead, as his team thinks about how to safely welcome nearly 40,000 employees back to the office.

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New services in Singapore to tap spike in demand for online delivery

Google Pay Singapore introduces feature to enable the discovery of food pickup and delivery options, while taxi operator ComfortDelgro launches food delivery service that doesn't charge additional fees on cabbies or F&B merchants during the country's "circuit breaker" period.

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GitLab awards researcher $20,000, patches remote code execution bug

Engineers jumped on the issue which earned the researcher $1,000 at the point of triage.

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Microsoft open-sources in-house library for handling QUIC connections

Microsoft says MsQuic will soon be part of most of its products, like Windows, .NET, Microsoft 365, and others.

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Adobe patches critical code, corruption bugs across Bridge, Illustrator, Magento

The company has squashed a range of critical flaws leading to arbitrary code execution.

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Two Usenet providers blame data breaches on partner company

Remember Usenet?

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Google discloses zero-click bugs impacting several Apple operating systems

Apple needs to follow in Google and Mozilla's footsteps and secure its multimedia processing libraries.

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COVID-19: Let us not forget the hopeful news, part four

The positivity in the midst of the pandemic just keeps on coming. As it should!

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The 10 best smartphones of 2020: 5G powers the top contenders

5G is still in its infancy in the US, but low-, mid-, and high-band networks are available from all major carriers. It's not the only reason to consider our top picks, but 5G support is one reason to buy a phone and be confident keeping it for two or three years.

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Cybersecurity, Internet infrastructure companies hold up relatively well amid COVID-19 pandemic

FireEye, Akamai and Juniper Networks delivered earnings reports that were far from perfect, but show demand amid an economic slowdown.

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AMD meets Q1 expectations with growth in computing and graphics

Computing and Graphics revenue was up 73 percent year-over-year, thanks to strong Ryzen processor and Radeon product channel sales.

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Google Cloud revenue climbs in Q1, ad sales sink due to pandemic

Google's cloud business was a bright spot in an otherwise mixed quarter for Alphabet.

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Rapid7 to acquire security management company DivvyCloud

Rapid7 said the $145 million purchase will help its customers manage the security of their cloud and container environments.

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Three hurdles to address before digital retail payments can scale across Asia Pacific

Trust plays a huge part in the success of any new payment system, and any friction can create obstacles.

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Hackers threaten to leak data from high-end architecture firm Zaha Hadid

Hackers have stolen data from the company's network, encrypted everything with ransomware, and are now threatening to release files on the dark web if the company doesn't pay a ransom demand.

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​Microsoft 365 (formerly Office 365) for business: Everything you need to know

Microsoft's multitude of Business and Enterprise editions -- licensed as monthly or annual subscriptions -- offer more advanced feature sets than the Home and Personal editions, with collaborative applications and management tools designed for meeting enterprise security and compliance challenges.

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Deal alert: CleanKey helps you press buttons and open doors without actually touching them

It's one of the most popular deals on ZDNet Academy!

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The Windows 10 security guide: How to protect your business

How do you configure Windows 10 PCs to avoid common security problems? There's no software magic bullet, unfortunately, and the tools are different for small businesses and enterprises. Here's what to watch out for.

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PhantomLance spying campaign breaches Google Play security

The four-year-long attack wave has been connected to dozens of malicious apps found in app stores.

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Multicloud deployments become go-to strategy as AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud grab wallet share

Flexera's State of the Cloud 2020 report highlights how multicloud is becoming a default strategy for many enterprises and the big three providers are grabbing more of your cloud budget.

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Red Hat takes on the hybrid cloud with its latest OpenShift Kubernetes distro

IT's future belongs to containers and Kubernetes, and Red Hat thinks its latest OpenShift Kubernetes distro will take you there.

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ServiceNow integrates with Amazon Connect, eyes cloud call center market amid remote work's new normal

By combining ServiceNow's IT support platform with Amazon Connect's natural language processing and AI technologies, the companies aim to make call centers more nimble in work's new normal.

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Windows 10: A workaround for the Office Insiders ‘Print to OneNote 2016’ problem

Office Insiders and Windows on Arm users can't use the OneNote 2016 printer driver right now. Here's a workaround I've been using.

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Mark Shuttleworth on Ubuntu popularity and Canonical profitability

In the run-up to the release of Ubuntu 20.04, Canonical CEO Mark Shuttleworth spoke about Canonical's finances, IPO, and future in the days of the coronavirus pandemic.

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Quest Diagnostics direct-to-consumer COVID-19 antibody testing service available, likely to yield key data

For $119, Quest Diagnostics is allowing consumers to get COVID-19 antibody testing at GetQuest Test. The testing may give us a better picture of COVID-19's reach.

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Air drop: Backyard drone delivery now a reality for essential goods

Food, medicine, and other goods now available to social distancing practitioners in this community.

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Android OEM patch rates have improved, with Nokia and Google leading the charge

The Android OEM patch rate has gone down from 44 days in 2018 to 38 days today.

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Hackers are creating backdoor accounts and cookie files on WordPress sites running OneTone

Attacks began earlier this month after WordPress theme developer did not release a patch for a trivial bug.

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Consumers benefit as video call vendors scramble to revamp security in a COVID-19 world

Houseparty, Discord, and Doxy.me, however, fail to meet basic security standards, new research suggests.

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Brazilian government postpones sale of technology firms

There is no "mood" in the market to sell the assets, officials say

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Apple reportedly plans to slow down production of 5G iPhones

A ramp up in production will come a month later than expected, the Wall Street Journal reports, the latest indication of the major impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on the smartphone market overall.

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Best web hosting services in 2020 for small business: Wix, Squarespace, WordPress, and more

Whether you're newly working from home, operating a side gig, or someone starting up a small business, a web presence is a must. In this article, we take a look at some of the best web hosting providers and help you understand how to choose the best for your needs.

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You can now manage Windows 10 devices through G Suite

G Suite gets a long-awaited feature -- Windows 10 device management.

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Micron speeds up SSDs with open-source database storage engine

Micron releases an open-source storage engine that optimizes solid-state drives and storage-class memory database throughput, latency and endurance.

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Financial sector is seeing more credential stuffing than DDoS attacks

North American financial institutions and banks are targeted the most, primarily because most leaked credentials are from US services.

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Twitter alternative Twetch now lets you tip commentators and force trolls to pay

Stop your social media account being trolled and make your tormentors pay for their actions against you with this new feature from Twetch.

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Offices, work sites, employee roles to be reconfigured post COVID-19, say CFOs

PwC finds that CEOs are actively considering what the new normal of work looks like after COVID-19. Think remote work, automation and a lot of retooling of work spaces to maintain social distancing.

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Shade (Troldesh) ransomware shuts down and releases decryption keys

The Shade ransomware gang have published more than 750,000 decryption keys on GitHub. Kaspersky is working on a decryption app.

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After iPhone SE kills Android: Here are 5 more budget Apple products to disrupt everything else

Cupertino has signed Android's death sentence. Next -- from gaming to video conferencing -- there are at least five other hardware markets that Apple can conquer with relative ease. What would Steve Jobs say?

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Israel government tells water treatment companies to change passwords

Israel cyber-security agency reported intrusion attempts last week.

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Red Hat announces updates to the Ansible Automation Platform

The devOps automation platform will be offering improved analytics capabilities, a new way to curate automation resources, as well as more certified automation content.

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Amazon trials video conference software to verify seller identities

Amazon is attempting to cut down on fraud by tightening third-party seller requirements.

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Alibaba's map product allows riders to hail RoboTaxis

With help from a scrappy startup, China is taking the lead in autonomous rideshare.

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AI startup: We've removed humans from business negotiations

Estonian startup Pactum's says Walmart is already using its AI negotiating tool.

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Germany pivots from centralized coronavirus tracing app to privacy-protecting alternative

The move will likely be applauded by privacy and civil rights groups.

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This is how viewing a GIF in Microsoft Teams triggered account hijacking bug

Seeing an animation was enough to be impacted, researchers say.

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ZAGG InvisibleShield protectors and Gear4 cases for Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G: hands-on

ZAGG has new screen protector options with maximum clarity and blue light filter features. It's Gear4 branded cases offer drop protection, slim design, and ability to make the back of the phone flush with the large camera array.

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Apple's iPhone SE could make people forget phone stores

The launch of an extremely well-reviewed and inexpensive phone may accelerate a change in the way people buy gadgets. It could make average buyers think differently about phone stores, too.

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Hackers are exploiting a Sophos firewall zero-day

Sophos releases emergency patch to fix SQL injection bug exploited in the wild, impacting its XG Firewall product.

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Overnight digital transformation: welcome to the year 2025, 60 months early

The disruptors are being disrupted, and the rush is on to digitally transform everything, in two weeks' time. It's time for IT professionals to step up, urge calm, and lead organizations through turbulent times -- once more.

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US workers are prepared to steal proprietary information to get promoted

Have you ever compromised your values for professional gains at work? Some of your co-workers certainly would.

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Contact tracing apps unsafe if Bluetooth vulnerabilities not fixed

With governments increasingly looking to use contact tracing apps to add efforts in containing COVID-19, such initiatives are likely to spark renewed interest in Bluetooth attacks and there needs to be assurance these apps are regularly tested and vulnerabilities patched.

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I spent one week with Grammarly to help improve my writing skills

We all need a little help with our grammar and spelling from time to time. Grammarly can help you improve how you communicate.

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Symlink race bugs discovered in 28 antivirus products

Most products have patched, researchers said, without naming the ones who skipped.

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The coronavirus crisis puts telcos back on the map as strategic providers

The coronavirus crisis offers telcos an opportunity to reposition themselves. Over the medium and longer term, the stronger telcos will benefit from the crisis.

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Facebook's Messenger Rooms aims to be the social version of Zoom

Identifying distinct video product categories that have emerged as key during the COVID-19 pandemic, CEO Mark Zuckerberg says that Facebook aims to "have the leading video rooms product for social uses cases"

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Facebook-NSO lawsuit: Hundreds of WhatsApp attacks linked to one IP address

Facebook fights to keep the lawsuit on track after NSO filed a motion to dismiss the case earlier this month.

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Best telepresence robots for business in 2020: Double Robotics, Ohmni Labs, Meeting Owl, and more

The best telepresence hardware to go beyond video conferencing and make remote work truly collaborative.

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TP-Link Deco M4 review: A reliable mesh Wi-Fi system on a budget

Mesh networks can fill your home with strong and fast Wi-Fi signals. But for as much as $400, they can be pricy. I saved money by going with a $140 version. Here's how it worked out.

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Working from home is causing a bit of a stink

As we Zoom away our business lives and try to be both human and remote, it seems some of our most basic human habits are slipping.

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It's a great time to tackle core IT upgrades

And to catch up with all those security patches, too.

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Nintendo says 160,000 users impacted in recent account hacks

Nintendo disconnects NNID legacy login system from main Nintendo profiles after massive account hijacking campaign.

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Verizon sheds consumer lines in Q1, but adds business accounts amid remote work, COVID-19 demand shifts

Verizon cut its earnings outlook for 2020 as it navigates more demand on its network, consumer subscriber declines while adding business accounts due to remote work.

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A closer look at Amazon Keyspaces

With AWS taking the Cassandra database serverless, will it finally reduce the hurdles to this popular but complex data platform? And how does it compare with Apache Cassandra and DynamoDB?

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Target's standout performance during COVID-19 aided by digital decisions made in 2017

Target acquired Shipt and Grand Junction in 2017 and set the stage for being a standout retailer in the COVID-19 pandemic. There's always a bit of luck in digital transformation.

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After COVID-19, what happens to the grocery industry?

The global pandemic thrust the grocery industry into a slap-dash digital transformation effort. Once the crisis is over, stores will need a modern, safe way to revive brick-and-mortar shopping, says Grabango CEO Will Glaser.

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COVID-19 has significantly changed our media habits according to new report

COVID-19 has completely changed our lives as we spend our lockdown time with our mobile devices more and more.

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Apple disputes recent iOS zero-day claim

Apple says it "thoroughly investigated" a recent report about three iOS Mail bugs but "found no evidence they were used against customers."

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Boston Dynamics gives hospital robot tech to the open source community

Technologies potentially valuable in the field are being released in response to the COVID-19 outbreak.

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Stuck at home, UK lockdown DIY fans slammed with Robert Dyas data breach

The hardware store is the latest victim of card-skimmer malware.

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Google will now demand online advertisers provide proof of identity and location

The company is clamping down on fake content and scams by expanding checks previously reserved for political advertising.

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Enterprises are getting more high-risk calls as fraudsters exploit COVID-19

Americans are being impacted by this fraud-filled crisis as bad actor activity escalates.

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Intel reports strong Q1 with solid growth in cloud service provider sales

Sales from Intel's Data Center Group grew 43 percent year-over-year, including 53 percent growth in cloud service provider revenue.

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Ubuntu 20.04 arrives with Linux 5.4 kernel and WireGuard VPN

The latest long-term support version of Ubuntu Linux, Focal Fossa, is one good-looking cat with nice features for desktop, server, and cloud users.

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Citrix Q1: Remote work drives growth in Workspace deployments, licensing revenues

Workspace revenue totaled $654 million, up 27% from a year ago, the company said.

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5G in financial services will provide new possibilities

Embrace 5G to deliver real-time value propositions and better employee experiences.

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FCC approves plan to open up more spectrum for Wi-Fi

The new rules will usher in Wi-Fi 6, the next generation of Wi-Fi, and play a major role in the growth of the Internet of Things, the FCC says.

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Netgear signals big WiFi 6 upgrade cycle amid shift to remote work, telecommuting

Netgear's first quarter highlights how the work-from-home shift due to COVID-19 is accelerating a move to WiFi 6.

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GitHub hit with multiple back-to-back outages

Microsoft's GitHub development platform has been experiencing multiple outages and service degradations all week. There's been no official word so far on what's happening.

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Building a YouTube studio: First look at Blackmagic ATEM Mini and Pocket Cinema 6K camera

We look at a wildly powerful but inexpensive video switcher, and an astounding 6K video camera that can be used solo in your lockdown home video studio.

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OnePlus 8 review: Least expensive 5G phone with flagship specs, minimal compromises

Some think the OnePlus 8 could have used a mid-range processor to start closer to a $500 price. However, at $699, it is the least expensive 5G phone available today with flagship specs commonly found in $1,000 phones.

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Open source PostgreSQL on steroids: Swarm64 database acceleration software for performance improvement and analytics

Take the 4th most popular database in the world. Make it run 20 times faster, lower costs by 70%, use it for analytics, time series, and data warehousing workloads. This is what Swarm64 database acceleration software promises

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NSA shares list of vulnerabilities commonly exploited to plant web shells

NSA and ASD issue joint advisory on detecting and dealing with web shells.

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Pandemic shopping: Your best options for NFC and contactless payments

Here are some electronic payment systems you can use to avoid using greenbacks or plastic.

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As we turn to remote working, Malwarebytes joins VPN fray

The new Malwarebytes Privacy VPN has been launched at a time VPN adoption is likely on the rise.

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Tech is already big during Ramadan: In 2020, it's getting an upgrade

More time on social media, dedicated apps, special online and TV series – tech is shaping the Ramadan experience.

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SBA reveals potential data breach impacting 8,000 emergency business loan applicants

A US Senator says that the White House has “got to get it together.”

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ESET takes down VictoryGate cryptomining botnet

More than 35,000 computers believed to have been infected, according to ESET's sinkhole data.

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Scammers are now taking advantage of US small business relief fund in phishing emails

New campaigns are capitalizing not just on coronavirus fears but also on the outbreak’s financial ramifications.

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Plugable TBT3-UDC1 Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C dual display docking station

Powered by the latest Thunderbolt chipset, the Plugable TBT3-UDC1 is compatible with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C systems.

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Plugable unveils Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C dual display docking station

Powered by the latest Thunderbolt chipset, the Plugable TBT3-UDC1 is compatible with both Thunderbolt 3 and USB-C systems.

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Questions that still need to be asked as governments tap tech to contain coronavirus

Some compromise in personal privacy has been deemed necessary in countries such as Singapore, Taiwan, and South Korea that have turned to technology to aid in contact tracing and movement monitoring, but there are questions citizens should still ask to protect their cyber wellbeing.

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Indian IT desperately needed a new business model and coronavirus gave it one

With the onslaught against H-1B visas and outsourcing, Indian IT services companies were going to be swimming in perilous waters if they didn't find a new way out.

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Valve says it's safe to play CS:GO and TF2 after source code leaked online

Old 2017 source code for Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2 leaked online today on 4chan.

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Xilinx ends fiscal year with record revenues

The chipmaker saw 22 percent growth in its data center business in fiscal 2020, driven by increased adoption with hyperscale customers.

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Security researcher identifies new APT group mentioned in 2017 Shadow Brokers leak

Shadow Brokers data dump yields another one of its secrets

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Google adds tiled layout, more features to Meet for G Suite users

Google ramps up its enterprise video conferencing tool with the most requested features.

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NetApp to make stateful applications easier to do in Kubernetes

NetApp is introducing an enterprise-class data service for stateful, cloud-native applications, which can work with any Kubernetes distribution.

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COVID-19 campaigns highlight the need for phishing protection

COVID-19 phishing attacks are cruel but unfortunately expected from cybercriminals.

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Google Cloud's Anthos for AWS generally available, Microsoft Azure in preview

Google Cloud Anthos wants multi-cloud workloads and it is gunning to be the management plane for on-premise, cloud and edge deployments.

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Motorola enters flagship smartphone fray, launches Moto Edge, Edge Plus at $999

The Moto Edge Plus costs $999 and has one simple configuration with 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage.

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COVID-19 crisis pushing organizations deeper into digital transformation

Technology budgets take hits, but tech leaders keep eye on remote work, collaborative needs.

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Apple investigating report of a new iOS exploit being used in the wild

Cyber-security firm ZecOps said today it detected attacks against high-profile targets using a new iOS email exploit.

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Zoom adds data center routing, security updates

The data center routing feature is meant to allay fears that Zoom chats and encryption keys were being sent to Chinese servers.

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Polar announces Grit X outdoor multisport watch, take on hills with focused data

Polar has a few wearables with a major focus on running, cycling, and swimming. The new Polar Grit X takes to the hills to aid trail runners, mountain bikers, and outdoor enthusiasts track ascent/descent specifics, fuel up on long sessions, and navigate with Komoot.

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Optimizing hardware infrastructure with data and AI: Granulate scores $12 million Series A funding

How does boosting hardware performance between 20% and 80% sound? This is what startup Granulate promises.

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Moto G Stylus review: Long battery life, basic stylus support, $300 price

While Samsung Galaxy Note 10 devices have dropped into the $600 to $730 price range, you can pick up the new Moto G Stylus for half that price. It offers simple stylus support and is a solid budget option for those who want to get work done without breaking the bank.

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Microsoft gives in to trolls. The question is why

Redmond runs a video featuring its HoloLens 2 and the artist Marina Abramovic. Then, conspiracy theorists like Alex Jones get to work.

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This is what happens to cryptocurrency paid out in sextortion campaigns

Researchers have followed the trail of dirty coins generated through extorting sextortion spam victims.

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AtScale, Databricks and others release advanced COVID-19 data resources

Tracking down various COVID-19 datasets and integrating them is hard. In response, AtScale is making a BI-ready COVID-19 dimensional model available; Databricks has added COVID-19 datasets to its platform, and is launching a related Hackathon; and Looker and others are making their own offers of COVID-19 data and compute resource availability.

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Hackers have breached 60 ad servers to load their own malicious ads

Why buy legitimate ad slots to deliver malvertising when you can just hack the server instead.

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How are different industries leveraging video through the COVID-19 crisis?

As usage of video conferencing shoots through the roof, a new report from Vonage gives a glimpse into the different ways various sectors are deploying it.

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Zoom security: Your meetings will be safe and secure if you do these 10 things

Is Zoom video conferencing safe to use or isn't it? That all depends on how well you follow these best practices.

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AT&T Q1 mixed amid COVID-19, plans more 5G investment as network traffic surges

AT&T's quarter illustrated the challenges with dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, but the company said it has the cash flow to invest in its growth areas such as 5G.

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Home Computers: 100 Icons that Defined a Digital Generation, book review

Pictures capturing the visual ethic of the home computer revolution are this glossy art book's greatest strength. For technical detail and a sense of the software experiences these 'icons' delivered, look elsewhere.

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Smart IoT home hubs vulnerable to remote code execution attacks

IoT hubs used in homes and offices were found to be susceptible to exploit due to critical bugs in their firmware.

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As Snapchat use soars during pandemic, infrastructure costs also climb

Snap has made progress improving the efficiency of its infrastructure, but the impact of higher engagement on infrastructure costs is expected to drive up overall expenses in the current quarter.

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Microsoft 365 Family and Personal subscriptions now available for purchase

Microsoft's newly rebranded Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions are available for purchase. But there's no updated word on when promised new features and apps will be available.

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Here's a list of all the ransomware gangs that will steal and leak your data if you don't pay

Ransomware gangs are getting more aggressive these days about pursuing payments and have begun stealing and threatening to leak sensitive documents if victims don't pay the requested ransom demand.

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10 best smartphones not made in China

China manufactures the Apple iPhone and many other popular smartphones, but there are lots of other options made in South Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and India. If you don't want to buy a phone from China, check out some of these other options.

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Confluent draws $250 million in Series E funding

Clearly the coronavirus scare has not deterred Confluent's venture backers into further priming the pump. Confluent plans to devote much of the new investment to Project Metamorphosis, an initiative to expand its Kafka platform into a hybrid cloud-native event streaming platform.

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To accelerate transformation, think beyond the RFP when seeking services partners

It's time to take inventory of your strategic partnerships. Start by breaking the mindset that service providers = supplemental headcount. Your digital transformation success depends on it.

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Cisco expands Google Cloud partnership with new SD-WAN cloud hub

The companies will integrate Cisco's SD-WAN with Google Cloud's global network and Anthos, offering joint customers full WAN application integration with cloud workloads.

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AMD unveils new Ryzen 3 desktop processors, with prices starting at $99

Need a new processor but don't want to spend too much on it? AMD's newly unveiled Ryzen 3 processors might fit the bill.

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Dell Technologies offers $9 billion in financing, 0% interest rate to spur IT spending

Dell's move to offer financing to customers comes as HPE and Cisco made similar moves to keep data center spending moving amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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GIC, Equinix partner to build data centres in Japan

Through a joint venture worth more than $1 billion, both companies plan to roll out three facilities in Tokyo and Osaka delivering 138 megawatts of power capacity and targeting hyperscale customers.

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My new Android smartphone can do something an iPhone can't

Some Android handsets can do things that an iPhone can't. The Blackview BV9800 Pro is one such handset.

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Blackview BV9800 Pro - in pictures

Super-rugged Android handset with huge battery, 48-megapixel Sony camera, and built-in FLIR thermal camera.

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Security researcher discloses four IBM zero-days after company refused to patch

Zero-days impact the IBM Data Risk Manager (IDRM), one of IBM's enterprise security tools.

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Artificial intelligence: How machine-learning jobs are giving refugees a future in tech

Bulgaria-based social enterprise Humans in the Loop provides digital skills training for migrants from conflict zones.

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IBM CEO Krishna outlines grand plan: Technical prowess, growth, client focus

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna didn't shock anyone with the company's strategy, but brought more focus to Big Blue's strategic plan.

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IT spending will be viewed through new lens as business resumes post COVID-19

IT budgets are going to be squeezed. Although IDC is projecting IT spending declines, predicting a bottom is a work in progress.

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Facebook takes stance against anti-shelter in place COVID-19 protests

Event pages used to organize the protests across the US are being removed.

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USB-C power for laptops is still complicated - and here's why

The Infinity interchangeable magnetic cable supports USB-C Power Delivery up to 100W, but that doesn't mean you can just plug in and charge everything.

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France asks Apple to relax iPhone security for coronavirus tracking app development

A technical issue is stymying the development of a government app for tracing COVID-19.

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Nintendo accounts are getting hacked and used to buy Fortnite currency

Nintendo has recommended that users enable two-factor authentication on their accounts.

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SAP Q1 2020: Cloud bookings remain strong despite coronavirus crisis

SAP is proving to be resilient during the COVID-19 outbreak, with a marginal increase in operating profit.

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HP targets digital creatives with new ZBook mobile workstations, Envy 15 laptop

As Nvidia promised earlier this month, HP's new notebooks for creative professionals feature the latest Quadro and GeForce RTX graphics cards and 10th-generation Intel Core processors. The ZBooks are also the first mobile workstations to use recycled ocean bound plastic in its manufacturing.

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SAP's co-CEO Morgan to depart April 30, Klein becomes sole CEO

SAP's move to co-CEOs didn't last long as Jennifer Morgan departs and Christian Klein becomes sole CEO.

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Chinese hackers targeted company behind 'Ragnarok Online' MMORPG

Security firm finds new Chinese malware aimed at the Gravity game maker's network. Unclear if the attempted intrusion succeeded.

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Where's my check? COBOL's role in delay of stimulus and unemployment payments

With job losses and income plummeting thanks to the coronavirus pandemic we need money as fast as we can, but government systems written in the old COBOL computer language are blocking us from our cash.

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IBM's first quarter results get a boost from Red Hat

While total revenues were down for the quarter, IBM's cloud business saw solid growth, thanks in part to Red Hat.

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Microsoft makes a Yammer 'Communities' app available in Teams

Microsoft's Yammer app for Teams, christened 'Communities," is now available for use in Teams worldwide.

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As COVID-19 data sets become more accessible, novel coronavirus pandemic may be most visualized ever

COVID-19 data sets are becoming widely available and more importantly packaged for consumption, visualization and analysis. We're all amateur epidemiologists now.

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Brazil sees surge in uptake of government services online

Covid-19 outbreak prompts citizens to rush to the platform, which has been expanded to support service provision during the crisis.

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Microsoft readies new Surface products for virtual spring launches

Microsoft is continuing to gear up for expected virtual spring launches of its Surface Go 2, Surface Book 3, a new Surface Dock, and the delayed Surface Earbuds.

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Payment distancing: Apple and Google, we need our cashless society even more in pandemic times

If the two mobile device giants can cooperate on COVID-19 contact tracing, they can absolutely cooperate on moving money around.

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ILife A4s Pro robot vacuum hands-on: App-free, powerful suction with a remote control

If you like simplicity in your life, for under $190 the A4s Pro is the robot vacuum cleaner for you.

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Google rolls out BeyondCorp Remote Access for browser-based apps

Google is rolling out the product now as organizations figure out how to accommodate remote workforces through the Covid-19 pandemic.

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The new 2020 iPhone SE: It's a game-changer, but should you upgrade?

Well, this changes everything. This is going to be the iPhone that makes everyone who doesn’t have an iPhone buy an iPhone.

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Open-source firmware turns CPAP machines into coronavirus ventilators

The Airbreak firmware is a big step toward transforming the Airsense 10 CPAP machine into a non-invasive ventilator.

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COVID-19: Let us not forget the hopeful news, part three

Once again, we bring you hopeful news that shows us the door to freedom from the ravages of COVID-19 and the good that humans do in times of crisis. The amount of hopeful news is accelerating. Good news unto itself.

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Windows 10 turns five: Don't get too comfortable, the rules will change again

On the fifth anniversary of Windows 10, we look back at what it was supposed to be and what it ultimately became. Almost nothing turned out as planned, and that’s OK.

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Cloudflare debuts Border Gateway Protocol safety check tool

The tool can be used to see if your ISP is adhering to modern BGP security frameworks.

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Samsung XCover Pro available, may give Microsoft Teams a frontline worker boost

Samsung plans on updating XCover Pro with Microsoft Teams' Walkie Talkie feature later in 2020.

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Apple's new iPhone SE has no credible Android alternative

Apple hands Google a challenge - and a blueprint - for the Android ecosystem.

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Is this the tipping point for delivery by robot?

The pandemic has created oddly perfect market conditions for robots to thrive.

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Students, university clash over forced installation of remote exam monitoring software on home PCs

The use of remote spying software to prevent cheating has raised an outcry from students.

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Nebraska Medical's digital transformation set stage for COVID-19 pandemic response

Nebraska Medical CIO Brian Lancaster outlines 6 lessons about digital transformation and how it set the stage to battle COVID-19.

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Alibaba to invest $28B in cloud over three years

Chinese tech giant plans to pump 200 billion yuan ($28 billion) over the next three years to boost its cloud play, focusing on infrastructure development including servers, chips, network, and operating system.

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Proposed government coronavirus tracking app falls at the first hurdle due to data breach

The source code of a proposed app for tracing COVID-19 exposed user data after being published online.

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Amazon turns to thermal cameras to detect coronavirus spread in warehouses

Thermal imaging could help detect unwell workers, as well as who they have come in contact with.

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Singapore warns political parties of cybersecurity threats, election interference

With the country's general elections expected to be held within a year, political parties have been issued advisories about the threat of foreign interference and cybersecurity threats and urged to seek out precautionary measures.

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Data science interest spikes with COVID-19: Here are the online courses to get you started

We're all amateur epidemiologists and data scientists with time on our hands. Here's a look at some of the options to bolster your data science knowhow.

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A Samsung devotee gives her verdict on Apple's new iPhone SE

She found the Galaxy S20 eminently resistible. What, though, about Apple's new "small" phone? This was my wife's surprising reaction.

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Hackers steal $25 million worth of cryptocurrency from Uniswap and Lendf.me

Hacker is believed to have used an exploit shared on GitHub last year to steal funds from both platforms.

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Hacker leaks 23 million usernames and passwords from Webkinz children's game

Exclusive: Webkinz security breach occurred earlier this month, sources have told ZDNet.

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Tor Project lays off a third of its staff

Tor Project lays off 13 out of 35 staffers.

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With so much remote work, the time is ripe for low-code and no-code software development

Low-code and no-code have been well-suited for disruptive startups, and now may prove their mettle in highly scattered enterprises.

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FBI says cybercrime reports quadrupled during COVID-19 pandemic

FBI official also says foreign hackers targeted andCOVID-19 research

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Good Vibes smartband helps to reduce the spread of COVID-19

A new wearable innovation intends to reduce the spread of COVID-19 by changing your habits.

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German government loses tens of millions of euros in COVID-19 phishing attack

German state of North Rhine-Westphalia failed to put in place a citizen verification procedure and allowed fraudsters to steal millions of euros.

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Sustainability, data key to survival for new players eyeing Singapore's digital bank market

Looking at the journey their counterparts in Europe and the UK have experienced, digital banks looking to succeed in Singapore cannot afford to focus solely on customer acquisition and will need a growth strategy that is sustainable and tap data to differentiate their services from traditional banks.

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Details of 20 million Aptoide app store users leaked on hacking forum

Hacker claims to be in possession of 39 million Aptoide user records. Leaks 20 million today.

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Will the COVID-19 pandemic have a lasting impact on cities?

With teleworking rates likely to remain higher than pre-pandemic rates, changing consumption patterns and housing preferences could have big implications for cities, the Conference Board predicts.

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Networking sales grow amid slump in IT infrastructure market in Brazil

Concerns around boosting remote working are driving buying decisions, according to research.

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Most consumers admit to sharing passwords with someone outside their home

Although Americans worry about their devices being hacked, most are happy to share their passwords.

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When this pandemic is over, will you want to leave your home office?

Even though the past few weeks have felt like months, you know it's going to have to come to an end. But will you want things to go back to how they were?

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DHS CISA: Companies are getting hacked even after patching Pulse Secure VPNs

Hackers compromised Pulse Secure VPNs, stole AD credentials, and are now using the stolen passwords to access internal networks even after companies patched their VPN servers.

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PoetRAT Trojan targets energy sector using coronavirus lures

Wind turbine operators are the focus of a new data-stealing campaign.

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Next for Windows 10: What to expect from the version 2004 update

Once you get past the confusing name, the latest Windows 10 feature update has a lot to offer. Here's what administrators, developers, and the rest of us can expect, plus details on how you can install or delay the update.

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Ford’s new patent application explores how smell sensors could change taxi bookings

If you can’t endure particular smells, these sensors could ensure you don’t hop into the wrong car.

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Facebook will now warn you if you’ve interacted with fake, dangerous coronavirus posts

The fight against COVID-19 scams, misinformation, and fake cures continues.

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For seniors on COVID-19 lockdown, Alexa proves to be a valuable friend

At California senior living centers run by the nonprofit Eskaton, technology use is up among seniors looking to fend off loneliness. Their changing habits shed new light on why some tools like voice assistants are more useful than others.

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Clipboard hijacking malware found in 725 Ruby libraries

The malware would replace Bitcoin addresses copied to the clipboard with one controlled by the attacker.

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Academics steal data from air-gapped systems using PC fan vibrations

Israeli researchers use vibrations from CPU, GPU, or PC chassis fans to broadcast stolen information through solid materials and to nearby receives, breaking air-gapped system protections.

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COVID-19 will hit certain Indian IT contracts harder than others

Digital projects of sizeable scale will suffer while those that offer short-term cost savings are looking to be more teneable

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Verizon extends Those Who Serve discount to nurses and teachers

It is inspiring to see medical staff working hard to help patients battle coronavirus and we are seeing companies around the world recognize their efforts. Verizon is supporting these workers with discounted plans while also contributing in many other areas during this crisis.

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Google Meet now available via Gmail for G Suite customers

The enterprise videoconferencing tool will reportedly get new features soon, including a new layout option, improved video quality in dim lighting and the ability to filter background noise.

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Microsoft rolls out Windows 10 2004 release preview ahead of expected May release to mainstream users

Microsoft is in the final stretch of testing Windows 10 2004, also officially known as of today, as the May Update. If all goes well, OEMs and developers will get the final code late this month and mainstream users, in May.

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The internet is hanging in there despite the coronavirus

There are a lot of things going wrong thanks to the coronavirus pandemic, but the internet itself is still right as rain.

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Facebook cancels large events through June 2021

Additionally, the vast majority of Facebook's workforce will continue working from home at least through the end of May.

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COVID-19 opportunity: Developers, stay home and clean up your code

Code streamlining and cleanup is something every single app developer and the platforms themselves should be focusing on this year.

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AWS updates Snowball edge devices with refreshed hardware, new services

In addition to refreshed Snowball Edge devices, AWS is introducing a new Snowball management platform, new IAM capabilities and support for task automation.

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Linksys asks users to reset passwords after hackers hijacked home routers last month

Linksys locks Smart WiFi cloud accounts and asks users to reset passwords after hackers hijacked routers to redirect traffic to malware sites.

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The completely counter-intuitive way of deleting a device from Logitech Options

We mock what we love. In this case, we're showing you how to solve a nagging problem with Logitech devices while at the same time mocking a glaring UI blind spot in the company's configuration control panel.

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Rolls Royce, Google Cloud, IBM, others partner to model COVID-19 economic recovery, return to work

The group, called Emer2gent, brings together multiple analytics technologies and experts to figure out ways to support business and government efforts to recover.

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Facing the crisis with the human spirit: Science and our good nature

Throughout history, humanity has been hit with global crises -- among them pandemics including the current one, the Spanish Flu, and even the Black Death in the 14th century. Humanity has always not only beaten these crises but flourished despite them and even at times because of them. Sometimes it's helpful to remember when we were doing innovative things, which is why, once again, I bring you 13th-century innovation and science via Roger Bacon. It's worth being inspired in these times.

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Microsoft subtly sticks the knife into Zoom

A new ad for Microsoft Teams presents a perfectly sly attempt to differentiate it from privacy-challenged Zoom.

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Kernel vulnerabilities in Android devices using Qualcomm chips explored

The security flaws that allowed attackers to achieve root capabilities on handsets have now been described in detail.

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Moto G Stylus gives note takers on a budget a good option

Motorola's Moto G Stylus provides a nice balance of features and price and may find an audience among those that like a stylus with the smartphone.

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ICEBUCKET group mimicked smart TVs to steal ad money

White Ops: The ICEBUCKET operation is the largest case of SSAI spoofing that has been uncovered to date.

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How Apple built a cheap iPhone SE

It's all down to carefully reusing parts and technologies, and keeping the design as simple as possible.

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SentinelOne researcher trolled in new MBRLocker ransomware campaign

Malware was released using the researcher’s name as author, alongside his contact details.

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Qualcomm debuts new NB2 IoT chipset for low-power devices in the field

The new design is intended for devices that need to operate for 15 years or more.

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A sector soars: Online grocery shopping numbers are officially crazy

The growth we're seeing was supposed to happen over four years, not two weeks.

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Zoom to revamp bug bounty program, bring in more security experts

Zoom brings in Luta Security to reboot bug bounty program.

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Zoom-bombing disrupted a House Oversight Committee meeting

Zoom-bombing has now disrupted a meeting at the highest level of the US government.

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StarHub to be investigated for two service disruptions lasting hours

Telco attributes the broadband service disruptions to equipment failure involving a DNS that handles internet traffic routing, saying that it is unlikely the result of a cyber attack.

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Samsung taps Xilinx's Versal adaptive compute platform for commercial 5G deployments

Xilinx said its adaptive compute systems will help strengthen Samsung's signal processing performance for 5G.

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Wappalyzer discloses security breach after hacker starts emailing users

Wappalyzer tells ZDNet that only 16,000 users have been impacted in the incident.

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Amazon to temporarily close fulfillment centers in France

The move follows a French court order requiring Amazon to either shut down its warehouses or limit operations to essential goods.

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Reduce page load times on your website to retain users

As Google search moves toward mobile-optimized websites appearing at the top of its search results, how can you improve your websites to keep your customers coming back?

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Central Bank of Brazil tests settlement infrastructure for instant payments

The new milestone sees the testing of critical features of the platform, through the simulation of transfers by participating institutions

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US offers $5 million reward for information on North Korean hackers

US says North Korean hackers pose a significant threat to the integrity and stability of the international financial system.

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The next-gen iPhone SE is an iPhone without the pointless, overpriced gimmicks

This is all the iPhone that most people need, but people are still willing to overspend on gimmicks that don't add much overall functionality.

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Pentagon's inspector general says Microsoft's JEDI cloud win should stand

The DoD's Inspector General, noting it received only limited cooperation from the White House, still says the $10 billion JEDI contract, won by Microsoft, doesn't seem to have been influenced by President Donald Trump.

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My top 5 most used Google Chrome extensions, and why they are so awesome

There are a lot of Google Chrome extensions out there, but here are the ones I find invaluable.

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Best Buy furloughs 51,000 as curbside pickup, online demand can't offset retail foot traffic

Since going to a curbside pickup retail model March 22, Best Buy has seen its sales fall. Demand for technologies to work and learn from home has been strong.

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Florida lawyer forgets to wear shirt for Zoom court hearing

It seems some professions are adjusting better than others to working from home. One Florida judge has had enough.

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Rapid7 launches AttackerKB, a service for crowdsourcing vulnerability assessments

AttackerKB portal enters public beta.

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New tool detects AWS intrusions where hackers abuse self-replicating tokens

New SkyWrapper tool generates Excel spreadsheets so AWS account owners can easily spot compromised tokens.

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Don't bank on the iPhone SE 2 being a smash hit

Apple is expected to launch the update to the iPhone SE, possibly as early as today. But don't get too excited, because cheap iPhones are a hard sell.

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With new $100M funding round, Onfido will verify your ID with a video selfie

The 8 year-old global identity verification company has seen a surge in business in areas like online healthcare amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Nemty ransomware operation shuts down

Another ransomware operation bites the dust. Good riddance!

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Phishing kit prices skyrocketed in 2019 by 149%

The average price for a phishing kit in 2019 was $304, up from $122 recorded in 2018.

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Less than half in Singapore willing to share COVID-19 results with contact tracing tech

Just 41% of Singaporeans are comfortable sharing a positive COVID-19 test result with contact tracing technology, though 55%--the highest amongst six countries surveyed--are willing to do so with their employer or school.

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Coronavirus tracing tech policy 'more significant' than the war on encryption

COVID-19 apps that track individuals' movements and report them to a government server? What could possibly go wrong? Digital rights activists are starting to push back.

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OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro: How to buy and where to find the best deals

The OnePlus 8 and 8 Pro goes on sale at OnePlus, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Amazon later this month.

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Microsoft pushes back end of support date for Windows 10 1809

Microsoft is giving Windows 10 1809 users a reprieve on when they'll receive their final security updates. It also is postponing end of support for Windows Server 1809, SharePoint Server 2010 and more, all due to effects of the coronavirus.

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Exclusive: Google removes 49 Chrome extensions caught stealing crypto-wallet keys

The Chrome extensions were mimicking cryptocurrency wallet apps like Ledger, MyEtherWallet, Trezor, Electrum, and others, but, in reality, they were stealing users' private keys and mnemonic phrases.

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The best email hosting services: G Suite and Microsoft 365 are not your only options

Are you a small business or home office worker ready to graduate from free email offerings, present a professional address, and exert some control over your business communications? Then you'll want to sign up with an email hosting provider.

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GitHub offers new free tier for private development

GitHub Free now offers an unlimited number of collaborators free access to private repositories.

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.NET for Apache Spark brings enterprise coders and big data pros to the same table

A year ago, Microsoft enabled .NET developers to work with Apache Spark using C# or F#, instead of Python or Scala. More functionality and performance enhancements have since been layered on. The result shows how software world demarcations can be transcended.

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OnePlus goes mainstream as OnePlus 8, OnePlus 8 Pro gain Verizon, Amazon distribution starting at $699

The addition of Verizon and Amazon as retail partners in addition to T-Mobile is going to give OnePlus' latest devices more distribution and exposure with tech buyers.

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SoftBank reports first loss in 15 years due to bad investments and coronavirus

SoftBank's Technology Vision Fund has become a heavy burden due to high-risk investments.

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How Apple and Google coronavirus contact tracing will work

Here's how our iPhones and Android smartphones will track us in an attempt to work out if you've been exposed to COVID-19.

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Russian state hackers behind San Francisco airport hack

ESET says a Russian hacker group known as Energetic Bear (DragonFly) is behind a hack of two of the airport's websites.

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Cisco announces $2.5B financing program for customers and partners during COVID-19

The program features a 90-day payment holiday that allows customers to defer 95% of the cost of a new product or technology until 2021.

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AliveCor uses remote medicine to provide critical heart rhythm testing to COVID-19 patients

A Bluetooth device the size of a stick of chewing gum can detect early signs of deadly heart arrhythmia which can be a side effect from the use of Hydroxychloroquine and Azithromycin medications in COVID-19 patients.

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AMD launches new series of Epyc processors for the enterprise

The new 7F7Fx2 processors are optimized for database, commercial HPC and hyperconverged infrastructure workloads.

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Make sure your Zoom meetings are safe by doing these 10 things

This is how you can make sure your Zoom meetings are safe and as secure as possible.

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Work from home: The best VPNs for your home office or any remote connection

VPNs aren't essential only for securing your unencrypted Wi-Fi connections in coffee shops and airports. Every remote worker should consider a VPN to stay safe online. Here are your top choices and how to get set up.

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VMware rolls out updates for app development and cloud management

VMware announced a series of updates to the new Tanzu portfolio for app development, as well as the availability of the vRealize Operations Cloud.

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A closer look at Microsoft Azure Synapse Analytics

How is Azure bridging the data warehouse and data lake experience, and where should they go with it?

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Professor X: RoboTaxi "gigafactory" to collect petabytes of urban info

A massive RoboTaxi data center is the hub for an enterprising experiment masterminded by a man known as Professor X.

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New Relic launches AIOps suite

New Relic AI augments existing incident management teams and workflows.

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BioLite CampStove 2 in action

Turn fire into electricity with BioLite's award-winning stove.

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Turn fire into electricity with the BioLite CampStove 2

Turn bits of twigs and wood you find in nature into fire to boil water and cook food, and also electricity to charge up your smartphone.

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The Costs of Connection, book review: A wider view of surveillance capitalism

The rush to monetise and profit from data is comparable to the land grabs perpetrated by colonialists of the past, argue Nick Couldry and Ulises A. Mejias.

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Account details for 4 million Quidd users shared on hacking forum

Users of Quidd​, an online marketplace for trading stickers, cards, toys, and other collectibles, are advised to change account passwords as soon as possible.

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Brazilian president shelves plans for surveillance in fight against coronavirus

Jair Bolsonaro puts breaks on the introduction of a tracking system aimed at supporting policies around social distancing.

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COVID-19 pandemic leads to sharp drop in Q1 PC shipments

Despite some pockets of demand for notebooks driven by remote employees and e-learning students, the outbreak seriously disrupted both supply and demand, IDC and Gartner report.

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How to track the coronavirus: Dashboard delivers real-time view of the deadly virus

The live dashboard​ pulls data from sources like the World Health Organization to show all confirmed and suspected cases of coronavirus, along with recoveries and deaths.

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Singapore allows schools to resume Zoom use for home-based learning

Country's education ministry is lifting its earlier ban and allowing schools to resume the use of Zoom, with added security measures in place such as restricting some features and centrally managing default security settings.

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Dell releases new tool to detect BIOS attacks

Dell makes new tool named SafeBIOS Events & Indicators of Attack available for download for all Dell commercial PCs.

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CFOs plan capex and IT cuts as well as layoffs due to COVID-19, says PwC

CFOs are increasingly concerned that business as usual will be dramatically different following COVID-19. Various enterprise projects are being shelved to save money.

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Fitbit Charge 4 review: GPS, Fitbit Pay, and Active Zone Minutes make this Fitbit's best band ever

Activity and fitness trackers are usually found in either watch or band form factors. For the first time ever, Fitbit released one of its band form factor devices with integrated GPS and it should satisfy those looking for a tiny form factor with more accurate outdoor fitness tracking.

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Verizon introduces open-source, big data coronavirus search engine

So much sickness, so much data, so little time. To help make sense of coronavirus research Verizon Media has created Vespa, an open-source big data search engine.

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Will the open office die following COVID-19 pandemic?

The new normal of work exiting the COVID-19 pandemic may mean the much ballyhooed open office won't be up to snuff. Here are 4 reasons why COVID-19 may nix the open office.

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Facebook comments manifest into real world as neo-luddites torch 5G towers

If science says it isn't a thing, and the government backing that up also says it is a conspiracy, then there is a trust deficit that cannot be overcome.

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An Apple employee laughed because I bought a new MacBook Air

I asked a currently idle Apple store employee about my new MacBook Air. He offered robust views.

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DevOps proponent lays it on the line: stop the madness and start automating

Accelerating software releases create urgency for continuous integration and continuous delivery. 'By the time three weeks has elapsed, you forgot that you even built that thing.'

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Bootstrap, a UI framework used by 20% of internet sites, is dropping IE support

WordPress team is also considering a ways to gracefully degrade de CMS for older IE versions.

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CDC updates COVID-19 guidance for critical businesses (like Amazon)

Critical workers should be sent home immediately if they're sick, the CDC says, while special precautions should be taken after potential exposure.

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Members of Congress want to give $2B more to healthcare facilities for broadband

To ramp up the use of telemedicine during the COVID-19 crisis, a new House bill proposes a big influx of cash to existing program that subsidizes broadband deployments.

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Apple, Google team up to develop COVID-19 contact tracing technology

The joint effort will focus on the use of Bluetooth technology to track the spread and identify potential hotspots of coronavirus transmission based on smartphone location data.

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Dutch police take down 15 DDoS services in a week

Dutch authorities launch sudden strike against DDoS-for-hire operators; take down 15 sites in a week.

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IBM, Open Mainframe Project launch initiative to help train COBOL coders

State agencies are struggling to find actively working COBOL engineers who can update their unemployment benefit systems to factor in new parameters for unemployment eligibility.

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In a time of crisis, can digital technology save globalization?

I have to ponder: If digital technology-enabled globalization -- or at least massively accelerated it -- can it also save it?

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Gambling company to set aside $30 million to deal with cyber-attack fallout

In the middle of a merger, SBTech will have $30 million placed in escrow to deal with the repercussions of a suspected ransomware infection.

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Brazilian food and drug regulator bans Zoom

Heightened concerns around security in the pandemic prompted Anvisa to tell staff to use Microsoft Teams instead.

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I’ve been working from home for 13 years and I’m beginning to hate it

So many people claim that this is the Great Working-From-Home Experiment. It isn't. It doesn't come with many of the true benefits of working from home. Why, it's even getting to me.

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Launching Oracle’s COVID-19 Therapeutic App: The back story

Oracle’s APEX application development framework was an unsung hero in enabling a drug treatment reporting app to make it from design to full national rollout in the US in barely two weeks. Here’s how it happened.

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SEC settles with two suspects in EDGAR hacking case

Hacker directly responsible for the hack is still at large, though.

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How remote work is changing CIO priorities amid the COVID-19 pandemic

A new survey from Adobe highlights the biggest priorities and challenges facing technology leaders and where they plan to invest in the future.

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Graph analytics and knowledge graphs facilitate scientific research for COVID-19

State of the art in analytics and AI can help address some of the most pressing issues in scientific research. Here is how top scientists are using them to facilitate coronavirus research.

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Best bidet toilet seats for every budget: Toto, Brondell, BioBidet, and more

A bidet seat can reduce your reliance on paper products and improve the cleanliness of your hygiene.

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Teens aren't getting Samsung phones, claims new study

Could it be that 85 percent of teens are iPhone owners and even more expect to be iPhones owners soon? That's the conclusion of the latest edition of a well-known study.

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Bugcrowd vulnerability bounty platform snags $30 million in fresh funding round

The Series D round capitalizes on enterprise booking growth of 100%.

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Fleeceware apps discovered on the iOS App Store

More than 3.5 million iOS users installed 'fleeceware' apps from the Apple App Store.

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The LG V60 ThinQ challenges the Samsung Galaxy Note 10 for stylus champ

One reason I keep buying Galaxy Note devices is the S Pen support. There's a new option in town that provides support for stylus use on two displays and launches at an affordable price.

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Your work from home hardware dilemma: Desktop or laptop with docking station?

When you're working from home, the best way to increase your productivity is to go big with the components you interact with the most: Display, keyboard, and mouse. Here are four options for making that workspace more productive.

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Managing telecommuters in a pandemic? Here are 8 management tips

ZDNet has operated under a remote work model for nearly two decades. Here are a few best practices we've learned since you're highly likely to be getting a crash course in remote work management.

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UK National Health Service holds talks with Facebook to deploy Portal devices in care homes

Facebook is one of many companies contributing to healthcare services fighting COVID-19.

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Bisq Bitcoin exchange slams on the brakes after exploit of critical security flaw, crypto theft

Over $250,000 in cryptocurrency has been stolen from users.

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Telehealth: What's at stake from a security standpoint?

Many remote devices lack even basic network security.

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Global semiconductor revenue expected to slump in 2020

Analysts predict COVID-19 will impact both semiconductor supply and demand.

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Ideas to help you stay fit and healthy while social distancing and self-isolating

Social distancing or self-isolating continues with no end in sight. Here are some tips for staying fit and healthy -- both in mind and body -- while we wait for the coronavirus pandemic to come to an end. (Updated April 2020 with reader's suggestions)

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Google Stadia gaming platform introduces bandwidth controls in light of coronavirus

Google says the restrictions are necessary to responsibly manage traffic demands.

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Totallee UV Phone Sanitizer (in pictures)

Kills germs and bacteria via UVB and UVC rays and charges up your phone!

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This device kills harmful germs and bacteria and wirelessly charges your smartphone

Want a device that will sterilize your phone and charge it up? This device has you covered.

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Singapore delays digital bank licensing decision due to COVID-19

Originally slated to be announced in June, the Monetary Authority of Singapore has postponed its decision on which companies will be awarded digital licences to the latter part of the year.

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Cloudflare dumps reCAPTCHA as Google intends to charge for its use

Cloudflare says its moving to hCaptcha, an alternative CAPTCHA service, more private than reCAPTCHA.

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Singapore dangles $70M package to help fintech, FSI firms drive digital efforts

Monetary Authority of Singapore will set aside SG$125 million ($70.89 million) to help the financial services industry boost its digital capabilities and provide fintech firms better access to digital tools.

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Zoom removes meeting IDs from app title bar to improve privacy

Zoom app won't show meeting ID in the title bar going forward to avoid accidental leaks and Zoom-bombing disruptions.

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SAP's software licensing took Q1 hit due to COVID-19 pandemic

"Business activity in the first two months of the quarter was healthy. As the impact of the COVID-19 crisis rapidly intensified towards the end of the quarter, a significant amount of new business was postponed," said SAP.

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Microsoft: Don't expect any Windows 10X devices this calendar year

Microsoft is shifting its Windows focus to reflect the new world where virtualization and single-screen devices are more of a priority than brand-new form factors.

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Mapzen open-source mapping project revived under the Urban Computing Foundation

The orphaned Mapzen project, which is used in many mapping programs, has now found a new home with the Urban Computing Foundation.

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Microsoft: Under 2% of all daily malspam uses COVID-19 lures

Malicious email campaigns have not increased due to COVID-19. Attackers merely changed lures.

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Microsoft adds File Explorer integration to Windows Subsystem for Linux in new Windows 10 Fast Ring build

Microsoft's newest Windows 10 Fast Ring test build, 19603, adds File Explorer-Linux integration, as well as new user clean-up recommendations.

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Google launches virtual agent tool to answer questions about COVID-19

The Rapid Response Virtual Agent program is designed for government agencies, healthcare organizations and other entities severely impacted by the global pandemic.

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Is your MacBook's battery worn?

Is your MacBook's battery not lasting as long as it once did? Here's how to tell if the battery is worn and needs replacing.

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Box adds automated malware detection to Box Shield

The cloud content management platform is expanding its security product to detect malware along with suspicious user behavior.

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Apple might fix for your broken iPhone, Mac, or other device for free, even if it's out of warranty (2020 edition)

Apple has a number of repair and extension programs covering iPhones, Mac, and much more, currently ongoing, which mean you could be entitled to a free repair if you own an eligible device that's defective. (Updated April 2020)

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COVID-19: Let's not let the hopeful news get lost, part two

Tech industry people, funny people, sports stars, regular ole people, and medical professionals are all doing what they have to do to defeat this deadly virus, and keep our hope alive.

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Working from home: How employees' iPhones and Samsungs were put to a new use

Your employees are all stuck at home. You need an ad for an important client. So what do you do? Make the employees shoot it at home. And star in it.

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Most US consumers still don't understand 5G wireless, study finds

The report, conducted by Waveform, also suggests that the newly merged T-Mobile and Sprint is unlikely to lure customers away from wireless market leader Verizon.

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Cloud Foundry sees top leadership change

Abby Kearns, the Cloud Foundry's executive director, is stepping down leaving the most popular Platform-as-a-Service clouds in the capable hands of its CTO Chip Childers.

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Former Facebook CSO Alex Stamos to join Zoom as outside security consultant

Zoom also announces the creation of a CISO Council and Advisory Board to help its CEO through the current security and user privacy-related issues.

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Can fingerprint authentication on smartphones be fooled with 3D printing? Researchers find out

Extensive tests of optical, capacitance, and ultrasonic sensors have revealed interesting bypass rates.

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VMware updates Virtual Cloud Network as virtual networking gains traction

The ultimate of the Virtual Cloud Network, according to VMware, is creating private cloud infrastructure with the same agility, flexibility and efficiency as the public cloud.

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HPE uses financing heft to offer payment deferrals, deals as customers manage COVID-19 fallout

HPE is using its financial services unit and asset management services to help customers balance tech investments and cash flow management.

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This is why the vicious xHelper malware resists factory wipes and reboots

The malware is a prime example of why you should not download apps from third-party sources.

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Facebook launches couples messaging app to help them cope with social distancing

The digital scrapbook is intended to keep us connected and communicating.

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Tesla slices wage packets, furloughs staff in coronavirus outbreak ‘shared sacrifice’

The automaker still intends to re-open production facilities in May.

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Dark_nexus botnet outstrips other malware with new, potent features

Researchers have found a botnet that borrows from Qbot and Mirai but goes much further in terms of power.

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Tails, the security-focused OS, adds support for Secure Boot

Tails, an OS recommended by Edward Snowden, is now capable of booting on systems where UEFI Secure Boot is enabled.

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Malaysia to get quicker access to COVID-19 tests, results

Comprising Gribbles Pathology, Quantum Diagnostics, and Clinipath Malaysia, the private laboratory consortium is set to roll out COVID-19 collection and testing programme that aims to conduct more than 5,000 tests a day, with a 24-hour turnaround.

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Singapore unveils initiatives to help population stay connected as stricter COVID-19 measures kick in

The ICT regulator has kicked off several "connectivity, content, and accessibility" initiatives, including galvanising pay TV operators to offer free preview channels and boosting ICT subsidy schemes, to ensure the local population can remain online.

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Microsoft to add DANE and DNSSEC support to Exchange Online servers

Support for both protocols to roll out in two phases, with the last completing by the end of 2021.

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Microsoft makes more tweaks to its M365 services in light of increased remote-work demands

Microsoft is continuing to make adjustments to various Microsoft 365/Office 365 services with the aim of providing continuity during the coronavirus pandemic.

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Cisco to acquire Fluidmesh Networks to bolster Industrial IoT business

Fluidmesh Networks are makers of a wireless backhaul system for Industrial Internet of Things deployments.

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Time to patch your iPhones and iPads… again (FaceTime and Bluetooth fixes)

Two weeks following the release of iOS and 13.4, Apple follows up with a patch for a few bugs that have surfaced.

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Taiwan instructs government agencies not to use Zoom

Citing security and privacy concerns, Taiwan's Department of Cyber Security issues an advisory to all government agencies prohibiting the use of video software that have been linked to security and privacy issues, such as Zoom.

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NXP rolls out new SoC portfolio to bring wi-fi 6 to a wider market

The new products are aimed at bringing the benefits of the next generation of wi-fi to the smart home, automotive and industrial IoT markets.

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Microsoft buys corp.com domain in the name of customer security

Microsoft has bought the corp.com domain, which was up for sale, to try to head off security issues that could affect thousands of Windows PCs.

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Upskill: ZDNet Academy offers training bundle deals for IT pros, developers, and more

Stay productive and make the most of your extra time.

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Brazilians increase Wi-Fi usage on smartphones during pandemic

The Latin nation tops the ranking of countries where the use of Wi-Fi via mobile devices has increased significantly in the last two weeks of March, according to research.

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Microsoft Teams: How to master remote work beyond the basics

Want to make yourself more productive with Microsoft Teams? Use these eight tips to master command-line and keyboard shortcuts, connect to external apps, and make useful content easier to find.

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HP unveils new ProBook PCs for remote workers, small businesses

The laptops boast improved performance and connectivity, longer battery life, and enterprise-grade security features designed to support modern work styles.

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Braven BRV-XXL/2 rugged speaker hands-on: Big size, big sound, and built for 18 hours of blissful audio playback

While we may be limited from where we can travel at the moment, families can still enjoy life outside in their yard and eventually will hit the beach, park, mountains, and more in the coming months. Braven has a new portable speaker that offers the best sound I've ever experienced from a single unit.

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DataStax releases enterprise platform making graph fully native

DataStax Enterprise 6.8 fulfills the promise of integrating the graph engine and is another step in the road toward realigning the flagship platform with the Apache community.

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SoftBank Vision Fund: 15 companies expected to go bankrupt

Masayoshi Son believes multiple companies linked to the $100 billion fund will close their doors.

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Are these the world's toughest cable for your MacBook and iPhone?

Looking for a tough charge cable for your MacBook, iPhone, iPad Pro, or Android device? Cables don't get much tougher than this.

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Lauco: The world's toughest cable for your MacBook and iPhone (in pictures)

Taking a look at Lauco Technology's "world's most rugged" USB-C and Lightning cables.

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Uber revamps app functionality, introduces hub to keep drivers in alternative work

The Work Hub is designed to help drivers with no passengers due to COVID-19 to earn cash in other ways.

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What data tells us about first responders dealing with COVID-19 cases

Dr. Brett Myers, chief medical officer, of ESO, explains how data is informing the COVID-19 handoff from EMS workers to hospitals.

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Europol arrests man for coronavirus business email scam peddling masks, sanitizer

European police continue to fight criminal activity linked to the spread of COVID-19.

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Microsoft announces IPE, a new code integrity feature for Linux

Microsoft says IPE (Integrity Policy Enforcement) was designed for immutable and embedded systems (e.g. network firewall device in a data center).

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Email provider got hacked, data of 600,000 users now sold on the dark web

Italian email provider Email.it confirms security breach.

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COVID-19 outbreak spells chance for India to become manufacturing alternative to China

If phone companies want to perform their assemblages in India, so as to replicate China's supply chain efficiencies, this will require a prodigious feat of imagination.

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APAC firms should realise cloud not always cheaper

Businesses today still assume cloud always will be the cheaper option, overlooking the impact of fluctuating consumption and data flow, notes IBM's CTO for global tech services, who adds that governments looking to build their own private cloud over security concerns could consider public cloud as a viable alternative.

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AWS Migration Acceleration Program for Windows now generally available

The program helps customers execute large-scale migrations and modernizations of Windows workloads on AWS.

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How to track the coronavirus: Dashboard delivers real-time view of the deadly virus

The live dashboard​ pulls data from sources like the World Health Organization to show all confirmed and suspected cases of coronavirus, along with recoveries and deaths.

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Coronavirus-related cyberattacks surge in Brazil

There has been a 124% increase in phishing attacks in March as a result of WhatsApp messages with content relating to the pandemic.

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Best antivirus software and apps in 2020: Keep your PCs, smartphones, and tablets safe

A roundup of the best software and apps for Windows and Mac computers, as well as iOS and Android devices, to keep yourself safe from malware and viruses.

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Why not the best? Red Hat vet Paul Cormier takes over as CEO

As former Red Hat CEO Jim Whitehurst moves over to reforming IBM, one of his right-hand people, Paul Cormer, takes over as Red Hat's CEO and President.

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Cloud players and research groups join the fight against COVID-19 with high-performance computing

A unique public/private consortium organized by IBM and the Department of Energy is bringing high-performance computing to the COVID-19 fight.

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IBM names former Bank of America CTO as new head of Cloud business

Boville helped Bank of America collaborate with IBM on a public cloud for the financial services sector.

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Gainly reinvents corporate social responsibility to fight global issues

Gainly is helping companies put their CSR to good use through its crowdfunding platform

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Anti-virus for GPS spoofing and other vulnerabilities

The issue is that civilian GPS is, in many ways, a legacy system.

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Wayfair Q1 on target amid COVID-19 fueled home office, household furnishing demand

Stay at home orders have accelerated Wayfair's sales of home furniture and goods.

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Video conferencing from home: Ten golden rules for newbies and pros

Attention, telecommuters and remote workers: Want to up your video conferencing game? These 10 guidelines cost nothing to implement. (Even the experts often forget number 9.)

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Trello integrates automation tool Butler with Slack, Jira

Ultimately, Trello plans to let third-party developers build their own integrations with Butler, with the goal of making Trello the "command center of work"

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Tailscale launches Wireguard-secured mesh network

The newly launched Wireguard VPN is transforming how virtual private networks work. Now, Tailscale is building off to recreate the old peer-to-peer/mesh network model for a new security-conscious world.

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Wearables and services to help you stay fit and focused while on lockdown

The world continues to shelter in place and will do so for at least the month of April. In order to help you pass the time and also maintain your mental and physical state, several health-related companies have sent along useful guidance to aid in this time of isolation.

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TCL 10 Series launch details: Affordable Android smartphones focused on visual technology

The display of your smartphone is one of the most important aspects since you spend so much time viewing and interacting with it throughout the day. TCL is bringing its NXTVISION visual technology to three new Android phones all priced less than $500.

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Bose fends off claims 'noise cancellation-breaking' firmware update was intended for sly sales boost

Some customers accused Bose of intentionally breaking ANC features to encourage consumers to upgrade.

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CFOs looking to make remote work, telecommuting more permanent following COVID-19, says Gartner survey

The move to remote work may be a bit more permanent than many managers and employees realize.

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UK government slams ‘crackpot’ 5G-coronavirus theories following mast arson attacks

Suspected arson attacks have been connected to theories spreading online of 5G as a cause of coronavirus.

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DarkHotel hackers use VPN zero-day to breach Chinese government agencies

Targets included government agencies in Beijing and Shanghai and Chinese diplomatic missions abroad.

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Nvidia announces 10 RTX Studio laptops from Acer, Gigabyte, MSI, Razer

The new notebooks for content creators feature the latest GeForce RTX Super GPUs and Intel's just-released Comet Lake Core H-series mobile processors.

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Russian telco hijacks internet traffic for Google, AWS, Cloudflare, and others

Rostelecom involved in BGP hijacking incident this week impacting more than 200 CDNs and cloud providers.

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Speck Presidio Grip for LG V60 ThinQ: Two layers of protection, Microban treatment

While a Dual Screen cover option helps your productivity, it's also bulky and not optimal for every situation. The new Speck Presidio Grip protects the LG V60 an takes away the danger of sliding off of your counter.

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He bought Apple's AirPods Pro. Now they're saving his marriage

Working from home creates all sorts of new issues. Especially if there's more than one person doing the working.

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Docker servers targeted by new Kinsing malware campaign

Hackers breach Docker clusters via administrative API ports left exposed online without a password.

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Corporate culture complicates Kubernetes and container collaboration

'As the DevOps crew likes to say: containers won't fix your broken culture'

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Great gadgets for your work from home office, and help fight COVID-19

Need some quality gadgets to kit out your home office? Want to help in the fight against COVID-19?

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Satechi 'Work from Home' collection highlights

Satechi has put together "Work from Home" collection, highlighting some of the essential accessories for those who are working from home or distance learning. 5 percent of all sales through to April 15 donated to Project C.U.R.E.

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Americans want an internet bill of rights to protect their online data

The US is cracking down on data collection and privacy laws – but what do Americans think about their internet rights?

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AAEON PICO-WHU4 board with with 8th-gen Intel Core processor

While a Raspberry Pi 4 comes with a quad-core Cortex-A72 (ARM v8) 64-bit SoC processor running at 1.5GHz and between 1GB and 4GB of RAM, the PICO-WHU4 is more like a high-end PC.

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Singapore expands financial support to include food delivery

Food and beverage outlets in Singapore can now receive financial support for tapping delivery platforms--Deliveroo, FoodPanda, and GrabFood--after the country suspends dine-in services as part of stricter measures to contain COVID-19 spread.

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12k+ Android apps contain master passwords, secret access keys, secret commands

Comprehensive academic study finds hidden backdoor-like behavior in 6,800 Play Store apps, 1,000 apps from third-party app stores, and almost 4,800 apps pre-installed on user devices.

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This Raspberry Pi alternative has an 8th-gen Intel Core processor and 16GB of RAM, but will cost you almost $800!

This is a serious board designed for projects such as AI, edge computing, signage, and drones.

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DOJ says Zoom-bombing is a crime

DOJ officials say Zoom-bombing raids could lead to arrests, fines, and even prison sentences.

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Google rolls back Chrome privacy feature due to COVID-19

Google disables SameSite cookie support to prevent any unforseen breakage to sites during the coronavirus outbreak.

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Firefox gets fixes for two zero-days exploited in the wild

Mozilla releases Firefox 74.0.1 to patch two bugs exploited by hackers.

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Report: Amazon Prime Day postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic

The annual e-commerce event will be pushed back to August, Reuters reports.

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Huawei changes its patent story

By opening up its massive patent portfolio to Linux and open-source companies via the Open Invention Network, Huawei shows just how important open patents are to software development. It's also an intellectual property peace offering to the US government and businesses.

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Got a problem with your Mac? Try these simple troubleshooting steps

Got a Mac that's misbehaving and not doing what you expect it to do? Here are some simple things you can try.

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Robots must teach humans about love, says world's most famous robot

For the world's future, robots must show more hope and compassion than humans. So says Sophia the celebrity robot.

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Web skimming attacks not expected to intensify during COVID-19 quarantines

Contrary to popular belief.

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These hidden cache files are bloating your Google Chrome

Google Chrome could be storing a hundred thousand cached files on your computer, and it doesn't give you a way to delete them.

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Researchers propose method to track coronavirus through smartphones while protecting privacy

The concept itself is quite simple but could be invaluable in shielding the general public from privacy violations.

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Remote construction workers? This is the Zoom of the building sector

Automation is coming to the job site. So is remote work.

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Google to close local information, connection app Neighbourly

The app has not proven to be as popular as Google would have wished.

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A hacker has wiped, defaced more than 15,000 Elasticsearch servers

Hacker tries to pin the blame on Night Lion Securty, a US cyber-security firm.

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Hacking forum gets hacked for the second time in a year

Forum where hackers sold and bought hacked accounts gets hacked itself.

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Google rolls out Memorystore for Memcached in beta

The fully-managed service gives a new caching layer option to customers using Google's Cloud Memorystore, its in-memory data store.

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This weird new gadget stops Amazon's Alexa spying on you

With everyone working from home, there's a worry that Alexa and its ilk will overhear confidential conversations. The people behind Paranoid -- really -- say they have the answer.

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Should Congress save US newspapers struggling to cover COVID-19?

Economic stimulus money should be set aside to support the life-saving work of journalists.

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Zoom safely: How to password-protect your meetings

It's very easy to set up a Zoom video conference, but, by default, it's also easy for hostile strangers to break into your meeting. Here's how to stop them.

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Intel releases 'World’s Fastest' 10th-generation mobile processors

Need a laptop with a lot of power? Intel has released the new 10th-gen Core H-series processors, capable of delivering up to a whopping 5.3 GHz.

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Nuu Mobile X6 hands-on review: Capable $100 dual lens Android smartphone

To help people stay connected during this unprecedented time, Nuu Mobile is providing a free Mint Mobile three-month 5GB SIM card and a protective case with an X6 purchase. This capable Android phone is priced at only $100 and the Mint Mobile service equals about half the price of the phone.

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Huawei joins major US-based open-source patent protection consortium OIN

In a move many will find surprising, Huawei is joining the Linux and Open Invention Network, the leading US-based open-source patent non-aggression group.

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COVID-19: Let’s not let the hopeful news get lost

The COVID-19 news is so continually grim that we lose sight of the hopeful things occurring at the global, national and local levels to get control of this deadly virus.

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Cloudflare debuts 1.1.1.1 for Families, comes under fire for blocking LGBTQIA+ sites

The company immediately apologized, branding the blocks as a “mistake.”

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MSI GE66 Raider

The new 15.6-inch GE66 Raider features the latest CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER graphics and an ultrafast 300Hz display powered by a massive 99.9 Whr battery.

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How do I connect a microphone to my MacBook?

A lot of people who have suddenly found themselves working or teaching from home have realized something -- you can't connect a microphone to a MacBook headphone jack.

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Sabrent USB-A/USB-C External Stereo Sound Adapter

Lets you connect a regular microphone to a MacBook.

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StarTech.com Headset Adapter

Lets you connect a regular microphone to a MacBook.

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Apple relaxes controversial 30% video app sales commission rate

Some streaming services, including Amazon, will benefit from the change in sales cuts.

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SoftBank ends $3 billion WeWork tender offer, cites failed closing conditions

SoftBank says WeWork failed to secure crucial antitrust approval.

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AgeBlock app launched to ensure age restrictions for online content

As we stay at home during the lockdown parents are concerned about children accessing pornography and other harmful online materials via their smartphones.

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Singapore offers financial help for SMB retailers to go online

Singapore government says the new "E-commerce Booster Package" will provide manpower support and facilitate 90% of the cost for retailers to adopt e-commerce platforms for the local or international markets.

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The internet is now rife with places where you can organize Zoom-bombing raids

Zoom-raiding parties are everywhere now — Discord, Reddit, Twitter, hacking forums.

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MSI Creator 17 laptop

The world’s first laptop with a Mini LED display.

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MSI GS66 Stealth

A gaming laptop with a premium sandblasted core black chassis.

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MSI release gaming and content creator laptops powered by 10th Gen Intel Core CPUs

Looking for a high-powered gaming or content creation laptop? MSI has you covered.

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IBM forms Watson Assistant for Citizens to handle COVID-19 queries

IBM is offering the set of Watson services for free for at least 90 days.

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There's now COVID-19 malware that will wipe your PC and rewrite your MBR

Security researchers have discovered coronavirus-themed malware created to destroy users' computers.

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Microsoft is working on mitigating an entire Windows bug class

Researcher set out to find 15 new Windows bugs last year. He found 25, and Microsoft already patched 11.

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Remote operations yield mixed results in Brazil

Operating from home is manageable for existing staff, but recruitment processes are being delayed as companies don't know how to handle remote onboarding

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FCC to vote on plan to open up significantly more spectrum for wi-fi

Under a new proosal, the FCC would open up the 6 GHz spectrum band to unlicensed use, making nearly 5X as much spectrum available for wi-fi

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Don't make all the same Zoom meeting mistakes the UK government did

Everyone is using Zoom these days, including the UK government. But an image of a meeting posted on Twitter highlighted a number of mistakes. Learn from them so your online meetings are better!

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How to get the best battery life from your Windows or Mac laptop

Whether you're using a Windows laptop or a Mac, here are five top tips for getting the best out of your laptop's battery.

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Razer to set up Singapore production line for surgical masks

With the aim to produce "a couple of million" masks a month, plans for the production line in Singapore comes after the games hardware manufacturer already had converted production lines in China to generate surgical masks.

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T-Mobile completes Sprint merger, Legere hands off to Sievert

T-Mobile finally closes the Sprint merger and now the integration begins.

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Slack delivers a beta of its Microsoft Teams Calls app

Slack also is integrating with other calling services including Zoom, Cisco Jabber, RingCentral and Dialpad.

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US tech giants face activist shareholders over gender pay disclosures

Despite progressive goals, leading tech firms have been dragging their feet over detailed reporting on gender and race pay gaps. Shareholder resolutions could force them to comply.

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LimeRAT malware is being spread through VelvetSweatshop Excel encryption technique

The old tactic is proving fruitful in a new campaign.

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A crypto-mining botnet has been hijacking MSSQL servers for almost two years

Vollgar botnet launches brute-force attacks against MSSQL databases to take over servers and install Monero and Vollar cryptocurrency miners.

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Okta debuts Okta Platform Services to help build custom ID management tools

Okta's new platform approach to identity management effectively makes the Okta Identity Cloud more flexible and customizable, so organizations can use it for a broad range of use cases.

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Need a super-fast USB-C to Ethernet dongle for a reliable working from home internet connection?

Lots of people who have found themselves suddenly working from home are finding out that their home Wi-Fi network just isn't up to the job.

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OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter

The OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter capable of connecting to hyper-fast networks and offers amazing output speeds up to 10GBASE-T.

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European organization launches to oversee coronavirus, contact-tracking mobile apps

Projects will focus on tackling the current outbreak and future spread through mobile technology.

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Israel and Palestine: How software developer shortage could create common ground

The neighboring countries have very different experiences with tech, but their futures are intertwined.

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In New York, Amazon workers are going on strike over pandemic working conditions

Employees say that there is not enough on-site protection.

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Tyson Foods taps into data at the edge to modernize protein production

From analyzing logistics networks to tracking chickens with computer vision, the 85 year-old food processing giant is finding new ways to stay competitive in a fast-changing industry.

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Yard work: Automation strolls out the warehouse door

Humans currently run the yards in logistics centers. That's about to change.

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Google Chrome slow on your PC or Mac? Here's the ultimate fix, and it's easy

Lots of people who made the leap to Google Chrome because it was fast and lightweight have found that over time the browser has become slow, bloated, and kludgy. But there's an easy fix.

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Quarantine and Chill: Here's the information the Netflix stores about you

With a growing number of people around the world self-isolating at home, people are looking for ways to keep themselves entertained. What better way than binge-watching the TV series you have been meaning to but did not have the time?

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Old and outdated Apple products not worth spending money on (April 2020 edition)

Read before spending your money in the Apple Store!

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