North Korean Threat to Down U.S. Bombers Has Cold War Echoes

In 1969, a North Korean pilot shot down a U.S. military aircraft over international waters, killing its entire crew, in a Cold War episode that holds lessons today, both for Pyongyang’s capacity for confrontation and for Washington’s limits on options.

North Korean Official Says U.S. Has Declared War

North Korea’s foreign minister said Monday the U.S. had declared war on North Korea and his country considers all possible responses to be on the table.

Red Hat handily tops Q2 earnings targets

Red Hat said Q2 subscription revenue was up 20 percent year over year to $638 million.

Microsoft CEO Nadella’s ‘Hit Refresh’: Is a cultural revolution enough to refresh Microsoft?

Review: Microsoft chief Satya Nadella’s first book, out on September 26, offers a glimpse of how the company’s third CEO has attempted to reinvigorate the company.

​CIO playbook: HP talks customer experience and digital transformation

It’s time for IT to become the hero of awesome customer experience in the enterprise, Two digital leaders explain why this matters and how to do it.

Merkel Faces Big Challenges Ahead

German Chancellor Angela Merkel started laying the groundwork Monday for an unprecedented three-way governing coalition, but faced headwinds from conservative allies reeling from losses to an upstart nationalist party and clamoring for a tougher line on immigration and security.

Ex-NSA hacker drops macOS High Sierra zero-day hours before launch

The vulnerability lets an attacker steal the contents of a Keychain — without needing a password.

SUSE Linux turns 25: From business distro leader to cloud power

SUSE, one of the oldest Linux and open-source businesses, celebrated its 25th birthday while setting its eyes on its future in the cloud and software-defined infrastructure.

​Facebook poaches SAS LatAm head

Conrado Leister will lead Brazil operations at the social networking giant.

Using thumbprints to prevent ID fraud

If you’re worried about identity fraud, you can prevent it – at least in the UK – by requiring a thumbprint to verify any transaction that requires a credit check. Jamie Jamieson has been using the idea for 13 years….

Lowe’s taps Apple’s ARKit for new home improvement apps

Lowe’s is pitching the apps as a way to solve problems posed by visualization.

WaterField Designs Air Porter review: The bag for business travelers

I’ve earned at least Alaska MVP status for about a decade and spend lots of time in airplanes. I also love WaterField Designs bags and thus was very excited to see the release of the Air Porter bag designed for the business traveler.

VyprVPN: Golden Frog’s VPN delivers high-performance, anonymity, and flexibility

I’ve been using Golden Frog’s premium-priced virtual private network service exclusively for six months to see how it performs in the real world. Here’s what I’ve learned.

HPE intros new infrastructure products for SMBs

The company announced enhancements to its flash storage, server, hyperconverged, and networking products as well as its financing programs for small and midsize businesses.

​A robot implants 3D-printed teeth in a Chinese patient

A new age of autonomous robotic surgery is on the way, at least for some routine procedures

Uber London petition gains traction in response to TFL ban

The petition is edging very close to the one million signatures necessary to hand it over to the Mayor of London.

Adobe accidentally releases private PGP key

The firm’s security team failed in a spectacular fashion.

How much does The Pirate Bay’s cryptocurrency miner make?

If adverts turn off visitors, the torrent search engine is hoping CPU borrowing can make up the revenue.

U.S. Adds North Korea, Venezuela and Chad to Restricted Travel List

President Donald Trump issued a new ban on entry to the U.S. that applies a range of restrictions on nationals from eight countries, reflecting painful lessons learned from the two previous versions.

Far from deja vu, Google yet again repeating history

Google is set to launch a new smartphone based on its assistant advantage, while it picks up a hardware company.

SAP acquires Gigya, plans to meld with Hybris, target omnichannel

Gigya powers the registration and first-party data systems for multiple enterprises. Now SAP will use that information for better personalization and customer experiences.

Merkel on Track for Victory, Exit Polls Show

Chancellor Merkel’s center-right alliance finished ahead of its closest competitor, according to exit polls, but its results were near its worst in post-war history and an anti-immigrant party received a surge of support.

Apple Watch with LTE, Fitbit Ionic, Google leaks, Moto X4 (MobileTechRoundup #407)

Apple’s new products started arriving this week and some purchases were made by the hosts. Fitbit’s Ionic has also been attached to Matt’s wrist for about 10 days.

UAG Monarch and Plasma Galaxy Note 8 hands-on: The best cases for the best smartphone

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

Merkel Seeks Fourth Term as Germans Head to Polls

Germans cast ballots in a national election that critics of Chancellor Angela Merkel painted as a referendum on her leadership, especially her decision to allow thousands of people fleeing the Middle East and Africa into the country two years ago.

U.S. Warplanes Fly Along North Korea’s Coastline in Show of Force

Air Force B1 Lancer bombers and F15C Eagle fighter escorts flew off the east coast of North Korea in an exercise designed as an explicit show of U.S. force, the Pentagon said.

Iran Tests Ballistic Missile Amid U.S. Tensions

Iran said it had tested a new medium-range ballistic missile, the day after unveiling it in defiance of U.S. criticism over its disputed nuclear program.

PodPocket provides protection and a way to carry your AirPods

I enjoy using my Apple AirPods headset during my commute, but don’t like that the carrying case gets lost in my gear bag. For $20 PodPocket solves that problem.

10 cool robots at this year’s RoboBusiness Conference

This year’s conference in Santa Clara is all about empowering businesses to develop a better robotics strategy. More than 2000 attendees will mingle with industry experts. But the real draw, of course, will be the bots.

Iran Deal’s Fate Hovers Over Korea Crisis

The burgeoning crisis confronting the Trump administration in North Korea was compounded this week by another top foreign policy dilemma: the Iran nuclear agreement.

Microsoft’s latest Windows Store strategy involves a rebrand plus Progressive Web Apps

Microsoft is continuing to try to improve the app store built into Windows 10 and to give users more reasons to use it.

Walmart opens ‘in-fridge delivery’ trial in Silicon Valley

The program is in partnership with August Home, makers of IoT tech like smart locks and smart home accessories, as well as delivery startup Deliv.

New Verizon leak exposed confidential data on internal systems

Dozens of documents reveal detailed maps and configurations of internal Verizon servers.

iPhone 8 Plus: First impressions

Initial thoughts on Apple’s new iPhone 8 Plus.

Five ideas to build a better IT security strategy in the enterprise

Struggling to get the boss to take security seriously? Here are some pointers that can help the board get on-board.

DxOMark report: Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus set new standard for smartphone cameras

The HTC U11 and Google Pixel reigned at the top of the DxOMark ratings for several months, but the new Apple iPhone 8 and 8 Plus just beat them out and set the new bar for smartphone cameras.

Roughing it, with Linux

I’ve been traveling, and camping, for a couple of weeks, accompanied by a Linux system. Here are a few comments and observations.

North Korea Ramps Up International Rancor With H-Bomb Threat

North Korea’s latest threat—to detonate a hydrogen bomb over the Pacific Ocean—if carried through would mark a new level of defiance in the face of warnings from the U.S. and the international community.

OtterBox Defender and Symmetry for Apple iPad Pro 10.5: 3-layer rugged and stylish protective cases

The Apple iPad Pro 10.5 is a fantastic tablet and OtterBox now has two case options to protect your investment. One provides multi-layer protection while the other lets you use your Apple Smart Keyboard.

GitLab releases latest Enterprise and Community editions

New features include Auto DevOps, productivity features like enhanced subgroups and expanded Kubernetes capabilities.

iPhone 8 has a smaller battery than the iPhone 7 or Samsung’s Galaxy S8

The iFixit teardown reveals a smaller battery than earlier models, although Apple claims that the runtime is the same as its predecessor.

Flagship smartphones: Specs, benchmarks and prices for iPhone, Samsung, Huawei and more

Updated to include iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus benchmarks. Here’s how the top end of the smartphone market looks at the moment, with a number of key launches expected soon.

ISP involvement suspected in latest FinFisher gov’t spyware campaign

ISPs in a number of countries are under suspicion for distributing the malware to government targets.

Uber loses license to operate in London

No more ride-hailing in the Big Smoke, it seems.

Joomla patches eight-year-old critical CMS bug

The flaw could be exploited to steal administrator account details and hijack websites.

North Korea Official Threatens Hydrogen Bomb Test Over Pacific

Foreign Minister Ri Yong said his nation might consider a historic test over the Pacific Ocean, just hours after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un insulted Donald Trump in response to the U.S. president’s speech before the United Nations.

HPE to cut about 5,000 jobs, Bloomberg reports

The report that HPE will cut around 10 percent of its staff comes as HPE continues its efforts to become “simpler, nimbler and faster.”

Microsoft to open flagship London brick-and-mortar retail store

Microsoft is planning to open a retail store in London, execs have confirmed, but so far, there’s no official opening date.

Jailbreaking your connected coffee machine: The idiocy of things

How many more of these IoT devices that use authentication technology to validate the use of proprietary refills do we have to endure?

Baidu announces $1.5B autonomous driving fund

The company also released the latest version of Apollo, its open-source autonomous driving platform.

Trump Expands U.S. Authority to Sanction North Korea

President Donald Trump signed an executive order he said will expand U.S. authority to target individuals, companies and financial institutions involved in business with Pyongyang.

Google Compute Engine now offers faster Nvidia GPUs

Google’s Cloud GPUs sees Nvidia K80 and P100 GPUs introduced.

Google rolls out Android zero-touch enrollment for the enterprise

Companies can configure Android devices before they’re shipped to employees.

Star Trek: Disovery continues the mission of futurism and bold social commentary

The combination of positive, visionary futurism with relevant social commentary distinguishes Star Trek from every other science fiction television program. “Star Trek: Discovery” — premiering September 24 –adds a new twist.

Alation adds cloud storage access from hybrid environments

Making file system and streaming data more directly accessible has been a holy grail, especially for organizations looking at cloud deployment. Now that Amazon has opened the door to S3 cloud storage with Athena and Redshift Spectrum, Alation is expanding its data catalog to offer similar access that can extend to hybrid environments.

Cisco’s Intersight platform brings datacenter management to the cloud

Cisco makes a big bet on transitioning its datacenter management business to the cloud, as part of its overall shift towards SaaS services.

Microsoft Office tip: The new AutoSave may not be as useful as you think

If you use Word the way that many people use Word, be careful with the new AutoSave feature

U.S. Complaints on Iran Deal Put EU Under Pressure

U.S. demands to reopen the 2015 Iranian nuclear agreement have placed European governments in the diplomatic crosshairs, scrambling to heed U.S. concerns without sparking an Iranian walkout from a deal they say is working.

Apple hasn’t even started iPhone X production, claims analyst

A series of production delays mean that iPhone X production won’t start until mid-October.

10 reasons why Romania’s capital Bucharest is a great place to work in tech

With high salaries, low living costs, and warp-speed internet, Bucharest is an appealing destination for techies.

Energy Alliance Propels Russia-Saudi Cooperation

Saudi Arabia’s King Salman plans to discuss Syria, the Qatar blockade and oil production with Russian President Vladimir Putin next month in Russia, according to people familiar with the matter, as energy cooperation deepens political ties between the two former foes.

CCleaner malware operators targeted tech firms including Cisco, Microsoft, Samsung

It is believed the threat actor behind the campaign is after intellectual property.

Mexican Schoolchildren Trapped After Earthquake

Residents of the Mexican capital spent Wednesday grieving or trying to help recovery efforts after a devastating earthquake killed at least 230 people. But many also spent the day rooting for a few children trapped alive under tons of concrete.

Microsoft’s expected Surface Pro with LTE: Possible specs, pricing leak

A U.K. retailer may have outed the possible specs and pricing of Microsoft’s expected Surface Pro LTE devices.

Google and Motorola debut Android One Moto X4 for Project Fi

Google’s Project Fi Wi-Fi carrier service gets its first Android One handset courtesy of Motorola.

Google’s HTC deal: Can Google learn from its Motorola miscues?

Google wants more hardware manufacturing heft, but it’s unclear whether HTC will be the magic potion the search giant is looking for.

2017’s biggest hacks, leaks, and data breaches — so far

Dozens of data breaches, millions of people affected.

Veritas can reach APAC customers via GDPR

With less than year before the EU data privacy law kicks in, data management vendors such as Veritas can expand their Asia-Pacific customer base with tools and services to help firms ensure compliance.

Unisys: Micro-segmentation and AI in the security wake of Equifax

The Chief Trust Officer of Unisys explains what business leaders and technologists need to know about next-generation network security practices. Read carefully to protect your organization.

Pixelbook leak: Google’s new high-end Chromebook expected October 4

Google’s top-of-the-line Chromebook Pixel is coming back with a new name and better specifications.

US Air Force plots IT overhaul, aims for cloud

Dell EMC, Microsoft and General Dynamics have landed a $1 billion five-year cloud hosted enterprise services contract from the USAF.

Kaspersky Lab secures contract with Brazilian Armed Forces

The Russian firm won a tender to supply cybersecurity tools to the three military organizations in the Latin American country.

Pre-Discovery: 14 unofficial Star Trek series and films (Gallery)

Fan films: the final frontier. These are the fan-made voyages of the Starship Enterprise (and some other ships). In honor of the upcoming Star Trek: Discovery series, we present you with a selection of unofficial Star Trek series and films.

Death Toll in Mexico Earthquake Reaches 227

Soldiers, rescue workers and volunteers worked to find both the living and the dead beneath rubble left by a 7.1-magnitude earthquake that collapsed scores of buildings in Mexico’s capital and surrounding states.

HTC suspends trading, Google acquisition rumors blaze to life

The suspension of activity on the stock exchange is being keenly watched in anticipation of a takeover.

Why I’m loving the Files app in iOS 11

You can have your augmented reality and a more human sounding Siri. The killer app in iOS 11 is its Files app – the iOS equivalent to the macOS Finder. Now iPads can finally replace notebooks – for me, anyway. Here’s why.

iOS 11 upgrade tips: Here’s how to get your iPhone or iPad ready

Here’s what you need to do to make sure that your upgrade goes smoothly and you don’t lose any data.

Veritas must reassure APAC customers about private equity ownership

Split from Symantec and now owned by a private equity firm, Veritas faces questions about whether it will sustain innovation for products that may not prove profitable in future.

Girl with 3D-printed robotic hand to throw first pitch at World Series game

Mom couldn’t find a company to create a robotic hand for her daughter, so she came up with a novel solution

BlackBerry teams with Fleet Complete to push Radar IoT platform

BlackBerry Radar is designed to track trailer assets in the trucking industry.

AI processors go mobile

Deep learning is already having a big impact in the data center. Now it is moving to the edge as chipmakers add neural engines to mobile processors. But Qualcomm, Intel and others are taking very different approaches.

Oracle unveils “universal credits,” license mobility for easy cloud consumption

On the heels of announcing its fully autonomous databases, Oracle rolls out more ways it’s trying to cut into with Amazon’s cloud dominance.

Adobe tops Q3 targets on 26 percent revenue growth

Once again, the Photoshop maker broke a corporate record for quarterly revenue.

Udacity announces ‘flying car’ nanodegree, new partnership with Lyft

The online education company is also expanding its self-driving car programming, with an Intro to Self-Driving Cars program without any application restrictions.

Google to announce $49 Google Home Mini in October: Report

Google is planning to release a miniature version of its Google Home smart speaker with Google Assistant. It’s said to cost $49, and it’ll be announced on Oct. 4.

Microsoft adds its gaming chief to its Senior Leadership Team

Microsoft’s Phil Spencer, now an Executive Vice President, is becoming part of the company’s inner circle of advisers, in a move signaling the growing importance of gaming to the company.

New to iOS 11? Change these privacy and security settings right now

Before you do anything on your iPhone or iPad, you should lock it down. This is how you do it.

Trump Delivers Dire Warning to North Korea Over Nuclear Weapons Program

President Donald Trump threatened to “annihilate” North Korea if the country fails to abandon its pursuit of nuclear weapons, delivering the dire warning Tuesday during his first address to the United Nations General Assembly.

Google Chrome: Make your browser faster and more stable

Google Chrome is the most popular browser, and with good reason. But even Chrome can sometimes do with a spring-clean to keep it running optimally. Here are five tricks to help you speed up your browser.

New alliance advocates the blockchain to improve IoT security, trust

The Trusted IoT Alliance hopes to “set the standard” for IoT blockchain protocols worldwide.

Kohl’s to offer Amazon returns as two retailers cozy up on omnichannel

Kohl’s and Amazon outlined the latest installment of a budding omnichannel partnership.

iOS 11 rolls out today with Safari anti-tracking: Here’s why advertisers hate it

Ad industry pleads for Apple to change tack with Safari’s new privacy feature.

Hackers reveal leading enterprise security blind spots

Mobile devices and facial recognition software have made the list this year.

Scientists complete eight month isolation experiment to simulate life on Mars

Considering how 2017 is playing out, I’d go straight back in.

Finding IoT’s untapped potential in the rental market

The startup IOTAS is equipping multi-family housing units with IOT technology designed for tech-savvy young people who don’t yet own a home.

Pirate Bay uses your PC to mine cryptocurrency in quest to become ad-free

Could CPU usage replace adverts in the future?

Crash Override, book review: Gamergate and the battle against online hate

Game developer Zoë Quinn recounts her experience of ‘Gamergate’, which prompted the creation of the Crash Override Network to provide support and advice for victims of online hate.

Veritas wants more revenue out of APAC

With slow growth in Europe, the software vendor is looking to Asia, which now accounts for just below 20 percent of its total revenue, says CEO Bill Coleman, who acknowledges the need to offer more localisation to better serve customers in the region.

Twilio launches Twilio Studio to boost engagement apps

The idea behind Twilio Studio is to enable business execs and developers iterate on tools such as messaging bots, voice system workflows and notifications.

Trump to Push Nationalist Policy at U.N.

President Donald Trump’s first address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday will lay out a foreign policy rooted in his view of nationalism and sovereignty and anchored by “America First” principles, according to a senior White House official.

How to use Let’s Encrypt to secure your websites

Let’s Encrypt is easy to use and free — no wonder it’s the most popular Certificate Authority for securing websites. Here’s how you can use it.

Infosys steps up US hiring as more top talent flees

These twin developments may just be a key trend to watch across the Indian IT services landscape in the coming years.

AWS announces per-second billing for EC2 instances

The new, more granular billing for compute resources will be introduced next month for Linux instances in all AWS regions.

Intel has invested more than $1 billion in AI companies

​Intel CEO Brian Krzanich ​penned an op-ed Monday that touts the company’s AI investments.

Oracle unveils next-gen SPARC platform

Oracle claims that it can deliver encryption and hashing two times faster than Intel’s x86 platform.

TCS partners with São Paulo government to plug IT skills gap

Indian consulting firm will present IT as a career option to 190,000 Brazilian students across the state ias part of a global education program.

Microsoft to hold mixed reality showcase event October 3

Microsoft will highlight its mixed-reality strategy at an invitation-only event on October 3 in San Francisco. Here’s what to expect.

10 best smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 still trumps Apple iPhone X

Apple recently announced the new 2017 iPhone lineup, but even its best can’t surpass Samsung’s latest Galaxy Note.

Asia is leading social media innovation through livestreaming — can the US catch up?

We are changing the way we buy products, and follow celebrities, and it’s all down to the way that Asia leads the way when it comes to livestreaming.

iOS 11 release date is tomorrow – Here’s how to get your iPhone or iPad ready

Here’s what you need to do to make sure that your upgrade goes smoothly and you don’t lose any data.

Bringing Shadow IT Out of the Shadows

Shadow IT arises in your network because users figure it’s better to ask for forgiveness than permission, or because you simply haven’t defined any policy around SaaS use. When you have full visibility into the traffic on your network, you can find where unauthorized applications are being used, potentially compromising your security and exposing sensitive data.

Micro Focus rolls out Vertica 9 following HPE deal close

Micro Focus launches the latest addition of Vertica, the big data platform acquired from Hewlett Packard Enterprise.

The one must-have accessory for all iPhone 8/iPhone X owners

There’s no shortage of accessories for the iPhone, but this one is a must-have for anyone who owns an iPhone 8 or iPhone X.

IBM launches data migration to cloud service

IBM Cloud launches a service to physically move data from your data center to its cloud priced at $395 per transfer device including shipping.

Why free VPNs are not a risk worth taking

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

Itron acquires Silver Spring Networks for $830 million, eyes broader smart city, smart grid deployments

Itron specializes in energy and water analytics and technology. Silver Spring is a smart city and mesh network player. The two see more IoT grid and city connections.

Google debuts Tez app to make mobile payments as easy as cash

The app has been designed to help countries dealing with economic issues and cash woes.

Guide to smart cities in the Arabian Gulf: Why this is a region to watch

With urbanization well above the global average, a young tech-savvy population and a raft of major infrastructure projects, the Gulf region is helping pioneer the smart city model.

Trump to Take an Agenda of Change to the United Nations

President Donald Trump’s debut at the United Nations’ annual gathering of world leaders was set to kick off with a U.S.-hosted event on overhauls at the world body.

Trump Administration to Brief Officials on Emissions Goals

President Trump’s top economic adviser is expected to brief major international partners Monday on the administration’s stance on the Paris climate accord following signals that the U.S. was exploring ways to remain in the 2015 pact.

Note 8 and Apple iPhone X, 8, Watch Series 3 (MobileTechRoundup #406)

While last week contained a ton of Apple news, we first kicked off MobileTechRoundup show #406 with some talk of the Note 8, HTC U11, and LG V30.

It’s now or never for wireless charging

2018 will be the year wireless charging for handsets takes off, or it is destined to remain an oddity.

IBM’s Watson Data Platform aims to become data science operating system

IBM’s plan is to create a data science operating system that can bring together data scientists, analysts and business leaders.

In Libya, ISIS Pursues Revival in Gateway to Europe

A year after losing its main Libyan stronghold, Islamic State has formed a number of clandestine cells around the chaotic North African country as the militants seek to regroup on Europe’s doorstep.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Tech21 case roundup: Drop and screen protection for the best smartphone

While the Galaxy Note 8 uses advanced Gorilla Glass 5 panels drops can still cause breakage. Tech21 offers several Designed for Samsung certified products to help protect your expensive smartphone.

White House Seeks to Avoid Quitting Paris Deal, Climate Officials Say

Trump administration officials said the U.S. wouldn’t pull out of the Paris Agreement, offering to re-engage in the international deal to fight climate change, according to the European Union’s top energy official.

Three CIO survival lessons: ‘Step up or step aside’

New research from Deloitte sheds light on essential advice that Chief Information Officers need to survive and thrive in these turbulent times.

Tanoshi launches Kickstarter campaign for Android 2-in-1 laptop for kids

The 10.1-inch convertible notebook will support Google’s Family Link app and feature kid-friendly touches like emoji shortcut keys on its keyboard — if it raises its $50,000 goal.

6 ways to ensure APIs live up to their promises

McKinsey team says API uptake has been slower than expected, and recommends ways to prove their value to the business.

U.K. Police Arrest Man in Connection With London Bombing

British police said Saturday they arrested an 18-year-old man in southern England in connection with the rush-hour bombing of a London subway train, calling the arrest “significant.”

iOS essential skills everyone should know

These handful of skills will help you take control of your iPhone or iPad.

North Korea Is a ‘Global Problem,’ U.S. Says, Calls for More Help

U.S. hasn’t run out of options for deterring North Korea from continuing to launch missiles, White House aides said, but Kim Jong Un shows few signs of bending

Equifax CIO, CSO step down

One week after revealing a massive data breach, Equifax announced two of its executives are “retiring,” effective immediately.

​Check Point’s bogus Windows Subsystem for Linux attack

If you deliberately set out to make your Windows system open to attack via WSL, yes, you could be attacked by Bashware.

iPhone X vs Samsung Galaxy Note 8: Which has better business specs?

The specifications for the new iPhones and Samsung’s latest Galaxy devices are now official. Based on those specs, how do these phones compare for business buyers?

Insight platforms as a service: What they are and why they matter

The convergence of cloud, automation and collaboration has created a new class of offerings for data driven insights. We take a look at their defining characteristics, featuring analysis from Forrester and commentary from Qubole.

Oracle preps autonomous database at OpenWorld, aims to cut labor, admin time

Oracle’s move to offer an autonomous database is aimed directly at Amazon Web Services.

Why I’m skipping the iPhone X

The downsides, unknowns and potential productivity hits outweigh the upsides.

Robots elect leader and join forces to create a larger robot

Swarm robots will usher in the age of task-agnostic hardware design.

Fitbit has just set up its largest European R&D center

Software engineers and designers working in Bucharest will now be contributing to all the company’s products.

China Says It Doesn’t ‘Hold the Key to the Korean Peninsula Issue’

China condemned North Korea’s latest ballistic-missile test but signaled reluctance to escalate sanctions, saying Beijing has made “enormous sacrifices” in its efforts to rein in Pyongyang.

Alphabet considering $1 billion investment in Lyft: Report

Stick it to Uber: Google’s parent company is considering investing a big chunk of cash in Lyft. Alphabet CEO Larry Page is said to be leading the charge.

​KDE is partnering with Purism to create a Linux smartphone

Want a free-software smartphone? KDE and Purism have started a crowdfunding campaign to build one.

North Korea Fires Missile in Direction of Japan

North Korea fired a missile Friday morning local time that passed over Japan’s northern island of Hokkaido and headed for the Pacific, according to the Japanese government’s alert system.

Oracle tops Q1 estimates

Oracle’s cloud business, including infrastructure as a service, came to $1.5 billion, up 51 percent.

​New IBM big iron for Linux

IBM mainframes are alive, well, and being designed to make the most of Linux.

Distributed ledger start-up catches eye of credit unions, closes $3 million seed round

Swirlds collecting accolades, improving platform

Yet another trove of sensitive US voter records has leaked

Each record contained details on voters, including names, addresses, dates of birth, their ethnic identity, whether an individual is married, and the individual’s voting preferences.

​Brazil leads 4G expansion in LatAm

The country ranks first in the region both in the number of lines and the total user base.

Looker announces version 5, doubles down on data platform play

Latter-day BI tool Looker announces a new v5 release. Its Action Hub, Viz Blocks, Data Blocks, and Applications strengthen its value as a data platform. And new BI features enhance its core strengths.

Flagship smartphones: Specs, benchmarks and prices for iPhone, Samsung, Huawei and more

Apple’s 2017 iPhones will inevitably influence the top end of the smartphone market. Here’s how it looks at the moment, with a number of key launches expected soon.

BTC China to stop trading amid increased government scrutiny

Country’s first Bitcoin exchange says it will cease trading from September 30 and is no longer accepting new account registrations, as it points to the Chinese government’s recent move to clamp down on cryptocurrency.

Why your new iPhone is more expensive

And it’s not just the iPhone that’s going to cost you more.

ISIS Convoy Reaches Militant-Held Syria After Coalition Stops Strikes, Activists Say

A 600-person convoy of fighters and their families has reached ISIS-controlled territory after the U.S.-led coalition ceased air striking the group’s route across Syria, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said.

AppGuard secures $30 million in Series B funding

The cybersecurity firm will use the cash to complete the acquisition of KeepTree.

Pivotal Greenplum is alive and kicking

Greenplum is probably the best-kept secret in the analytic database world. While Pivotal was busily building its Cloud Foundry business, its Greenplum business has continued to thrive. The new release steps up the multi-workload capabilities that differentiate Greenplum. The next question is when will Pivotal launch a managed Greenplum cloud service?

Saudi Arabia Clamps Down as Prince Consolidates Power

Saudi Arabia is stamping out traces of internal dissent in a far-reaching campaign targeting influential clerics, liberal thinkers and even princes as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman moves to consolidate power ahead of his expected accession to the throne.

JPMorgan calls Bitcoin “fraud” only for use by criminals and North Koreans

JPMorgan boss Jamie Dimon has not minced his words when it comes to the cryptocurrency.

Will Brexit let Paris overtake London as Europe’s Silicon Valley?

On top of Brexit, the optimism coursing through France’s startup ecosystem could alter Europe’s tech status quo

Samsung launches bug bounty program for mobile devices

Researchers can earn up to $200,000 for disclosing bugs impacting the security of your handsets.

Zerodium lures researchers with $1 million payout for Tor Browser flaws

The new bug bounty program only wants functional zero-day exploits.

Curfews, Obligatory Prayers, Whippings: Hard-Line Islam Emerges in Indonesia

Conservative Islamic groups are using political activism and charity work to build wide support for Shariah-inspired laws. Lawmakers in response are adopting a politicized form of the religion until recently more common in the Middle East.

​Lyft and Uber travel the same open-source road

Open-source software can profitably bring rivals together.

Equifax confirms Apache Struts security flaw it failed to patch is to blame for hack

The company said the March vulnerability was exploited by hackers.

ReSpeaker releases its 4-microphone Raspberry Pi software for voice applications

You can now build a voice product that integrates Amazon Alexa Voice Service and Google Assistant on your Raspberry Pi.

Shopify wants to spur a QR code comeback

The $6 billion Canadian commerce company announced this week the launch of Shopcodes.

Macron Steps Up St. Martin Security in Wake of Irma

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to step up security and stop a growing epidemic of lawlessness amid food and water shortages on the island following Hurricane Irma.

Galaxy Note 8 users have options galore. iPhone X users? Not so much

After watching the Apple keynote yesterday and seeing what is provided in the iPhone X, I couldn’t get past the limited options users have when compared to the Galaxy Note 8.

Watch this origami drone tackle a crucial problem with drone delivery

More proof that hardware is becoming increasingly elegant in the age of desktop prototyping

Raiders of the storm: The data science behind weather prediction

What kind of data and techniques are used to model and predict weather and climate? How do you reduce uncertainty and communicate complexity? Are Harvey and Irma signs of climate change, and is it going to get worse?

Atlassian rolls out several cloud-focused product updates

The product enhancements, announced at the Atlassian Summit in San Jose, are designed to improve collaboration and visibility across different corporate teams.

Apple Watch 3 only offers about an hour of talk time over LTE

How hard does having cellular built into the Apple Watch 3 hit the battery? Pretty hard.

EU to Champion Free Trade in Wake of Trump’s ‘America First’

The European Union’s top executive called for the bloc to expand its economic links from Asia Pacific to Latin America, highlighting its ambition to champion free trade in light of President Donald Trump’s “America First” policies.

Microsoft to make more privacy tweaks to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

Microsoft is making more privacy-related changes to Windows 10 with the Fall Creators Update. Here’s what customers can expect.

Here’s how you can get iOS 11 now

Why wait a week when you can get it today?

Merkel’s Rivals Target Her Russia Policy

As German Chancellor Angela Merkel cruises toward likely reelection, the parties trailing her are finding a wedge issue in Russia, suggesting Germany should ease off the hard line the chancellor has maintained toward Moscow.

FAQ: How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10

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

iPhone X: How outrageous is that $999 price tag?

The iPhone X starts at $999 for 64 gigabytes of storage, with that price rising to $1,149 for those who want 256 gigabytes of storage. Is this price tag justifiable or is it outrageous?

Apple iPhone X sets the stage for future price hikes, not innovation

When we accept expensive smartphones and salivate over smart features, there is no barrier to budget.

Best splash proof and waterproof Bluetooth speakers

If you need a Bluetooth speaker that can go in the shower with you or survive being dropped in water, then look at this range of splash proof or waterproof speakers.

Apple Town Squares: A smart move to lure modern startups

The new retail push is still depressing, though.

​Linus Torvalds on Linux, life, and bathrobes

The most famous programmer ever is happy his work is meaningful and that he gets to do much of it in his bathrobe.

Oracle prepares to spin off Java EE to Eclipse Foundation

Oracle confirms it’s spinning Java EE to an open-source foundation with IBM and Red Hat’s support.

Does Face ID make the iPhone X more secure? Depends who’s asking

A brief lesson in threat models, and why you should care.

Malaysian Leader Plays Up Aircraft Deals, Investments During U.S. Visit

President Trump and Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak cited purchase of aircraft and infrastructure investments as a basis for strong ties between the two countries.

iPhone X: The hardware behind Face ID

Unlocking the iPhone 8 might be as simple as looking at it, but there’s a lot of high-tech hardware powering it behind the scenes.

Apple says new iPhones are ‘custom tuned for AR’

The iPhone 8 cameras will also be calibrated for AR, with low light and an improved gyroscope and accelerometer for better motion tracking.

Apple will release macOS High Sierra on September 25

An incremental update: Apple’s High Sierra will be available for download in the coming weeks.

Buying a new iPhone just got more expensive

And we’re not talking about the uber-pricey iPhone X.

iPhone battery life bad after installing iOS 11? Here’s what you can do

Installing a new iOS update can hit your battery life hard. Here’s how you can make things better.

Apple AirPower charging accessory for iPhone, Watch to launch in 2018

When it launches next year, the AirPower will allow iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus or iPhone X customers to simultaneously charge up to three devices, including Apple Watch Series 3 and a new optional wireless charging case for AirPods.

​Apple launches iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus and aims for next decade of smartphone with iPhone X

Apple delivers two phones that are incremental upgrades and one that aims to set the stage for the next decade. Enter iPhone X.

Apple will release iOS 11 on September 19

Apple will allow the masses to update to the latest iOS soon.

​Linux gets blasted by BlueBorne too

BlueBorne is a set of Bluetooth security holes that just keeps on hitting. Besides smartphones and Windows, it seriously impacts Linux desktops and servers.

U.S. Threatens China Over North Korea Sanctions

The Trump administration threatened to impose further sanctions on China if Beijing doesn’t do more to shut down banks and other Chinese firms aiding North Korea.

Automate & Accelerate Your Cloud, Safely

Cloud orchestration automates the creation and configuration of various IaaS elements and manages their entire lifecycle. With careful planning, you can use this automation to implement and strengthen security policies.

DxOMark overhauls smartphone camera testing methodology and ratings

The cameras on our phones today are used more than standalone cameras, so it is important to find one that meets your needs. DxOMark has a rigourous testing protocol that has been updated for modern smartphone cameras.

Half of connections in North America will be on 5G by 2025, GSMA says

New research presented ahead of the inaugural Global World Congress Americas conference illustrates North America’s 5G leadership.

iPhone X wireless charging accessory not ready for launch: Analyst

If a report from KGI’s Ming-Chi Kuo is to be believed, Apple’s first-party wireless charging pad or dock for its new iPhones may be far away.

In the eye of crisis, new iPhones just don’t seem all that important this year

Here’s to all the survivors. The families. The innovators. The rescue workers who travel into danger. The engineers who help us foresee danger and keep us connected, even in the face of disaster. It’s a wild, crazy, changing world and we’re all in it together.

Get your iPhone ready for iOS 11

Here’s what you need to do to make sure that your upgrade goes smoothly and you don’t lose any data.

Security flaws put billions of Bluetooth phones, devices at risk

It’s thought to be the most widescale set of vulnerabilities based on the number of devices affected, hitting Windows desktops, Android devices, older iPhones and iPads, and smart devices.

Hurricane Irma Traumatizes St. Martin

A St. Martin couple had rode out plenty of hurricanes in their house next to the island’s blue waters. Hurricane Irma pulled them into the water. Neighbors found her body hours later washed ashore.

What to expect from today’s Apple event: iPhone X and more

Apple is poised to announce the iPhone X, two other iPhones, a new Apple TV, and more at its launch event in Cupertino. Here’s everything we expect — and what we still don’t know.

What will it take to scale IOT globally?

With $1.8 trillion in potential global IOT revenue on the table, mobile network operators seek to extend robust connectivity options while moving up the IOT value chain.

Google reveals formal plan to distrust Symantec certificates in 2018

The shift will begin with a new version of the Chrome web browser.

Equifax exposes credit services’ woeful IT, processes, security

Equifax is clearly the worst of the credit services bunch, but there are reasons to wonder about the company’s rivals and industry overall. Who’s watching the credit score keepers?

Apple’s iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X to kick off mainstreaming of augmented reality

Toss in iOS 11 and ARKit and Apple is about to set off a developer race to create consumer and business augmented reality apps.

Apple, Stanford testing if Apple Watch can detect heart problems: Report

Apple CEO Tim Cook also hinted at heart measurements through the Apple Watch.

Skip mobile data: Facebook testing pre-loaded Instant Videos

A small number of Facebook’s Android users are testing videos that download over Wi-Fi and pre-load before opening the Facebook app. It could help users in spotty network areas.

Apple’s iPhone Upgrade Program now includes mail-in option

Ahead of Apple’s big event: iPhone Upgrade Program participants can now mail-in their current iPhone with a prepaid shipping label, instead of visiting an Apple Store.

​How to get the Kubernetes help you need

As Kubernetes cloud container orchestration grows ever more important, so does the need for qualified Kubernetes administrators.

Equifax’s credit report monitoring site is also vulnerable to hacking

The site has at least one vulnerability that allows a hacker to trick users into turning over sensitive data.

U.N. Security Council Adopts New Sanctions Against North Korea

The United Nations Security Council is scheduled to vote on a sanctions resolution on North Korea on Monday after U.S. officials eased their demands in the quest for an endorsement of the measure by China and Russia.

These could be Amazon’s new Fire TV devices for 2017

Amazon is reportedly planning two Fire TV devices: One dongle and one cube.

​How companies can make the most from open source

It’s 2017, and some people still don’t understand why open source is vital for business and how to really make the most of it. The Linux Foundation and its corporate partners are ready to explain it to you.

NAS Wars 2017: We test the Terramaster NAS F4-220 RAID

Welcome to the fifth of seven NAS stress tests, where we brutalize NAS devices to failure and then attempt to see if they can be recovered. This week, we dig into the Terramaster NAS F2-420. It’s a small, mid-range box with a surprisingly nice interface.

Brazilian PC market sustains growth

Sales increased by 5 percent in the second quarter of 2017, says IDC.

North Korea: U.S. Will Pay a Price if Tougher Sanctions Are Imposed

North Korea threatened to inflict the “greatest pain and suffering” on the U.S. if the U.N. imposes fresh sanctions against the country over its latest nuclear test, as South Korea backed calls to squeeze oil imports.

Security Features Built into Cloud Services

Public cloud providers go to great lengths to secure their infrastructure, but organizations are still responsible to protect their apps and data. We look at Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure.

AT&T rolls out IoT management platform for enterprises

The platform was built in tight coordination with Microsoft and AT&T plans to work with Microsoft to bring the platform to market.

Apple to live stream iPhone 8 event: Here’s how to watch

The company is expected to announce new iPhones, and the new iOS 11.

Equifax blames open-source software for its record-breaking security breach: Report

The credit rating giant claims an Apache Struts security hole was the real cause of its security breach of 143 million records. ZDNet examines the claim.

Crossbar aims to bury Intel’s 3D XPoint with superior technology

Think Intel’s 3D XPoint is the only resistance RAM (ReRAM) game in town? Think again. Crossbar’s ReRAM is superior in almost every respect – and it’s going into production this year.

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

The new Apple iPhones will be announced tomorrow, with the price of the high end model likely topping more than $1,000. You can sell your current one to offset some of the cost or even trade it in.

St. Martin Struggles to Weather Hurricane Irma’s Devastation

Hurricane Irma has left residents of St. Martin in the dark, cut off from almost all communication and gripped with fear over the disintegration of law and order.

Hands On: Keeping a very old laptop useful with Linux

My Lenovo T400 was already old when I bought it as a refurb four years ago. It’s still ticking along nicely with a variety of Linux distributions, here are the details.

Singtel to end ADSL service to commercial buildings

Singapore telco prepares to move remaining enterprise customers to fibre as it looks to end the deployment of copper- or ADSL-based services to new commercial buildings after April 2018.

Fully autonomous drone maker takes aim at defense and homeland security

Backers are betting big on aerial automation for mining, refineries, and gas facilities. Security and defense are next.

Crackas With Attitude gov’t data leaker sent behind bars

The 25-year-old has been charged with leaking information belonging to thousands of FBI agents.

Researcher discloses 10 D-Link zero-day router flaws

The security researcher says the general public should immediately disconnect their router until patches are available.

Irma Leaves Battered Caribbean in Its Wake

Hurricane Irma left widespread human and economic havoc in a string of tourism-dependent Caribbean islands as the storm pulsed into Florida.

Cashless cannot be the face for Singapore smart nation success

Increased emphasis on building a cashless society to reflect country’s success as a smart nation is misplaced, when the importance of getting the fundamentals right is overlooked.

Saudis Stress Commitment to Economic Change Despite Challenges

Saudi Arabia sought to reassure its citizens and potential investors over the weekend of its commitment to a far-reaching plan to transform its oil-dependent economy, even as it acknowledged that some changes may not happen as fast as it had hoped.

Caseology Parallax and Skyfall for Samsung Galaxy Note 8 hands-on: Attractive drop protection for less than $20

The Galaxy Note 8 consists of two Gorilla Glass 5 panels with an aluminum frame. To help hold this slick device and offer some drop protection, a case is justified.

Hurricane Moves Up Florida Coast

Hurricane Irma—one of the most powerful storms to cross the Atlantic—delivered destructive winds, torrential rains, and life-threatening storm surge to southern Florida as it moved toward the state’s western coast.

Irma Slams Cuba as the Storm Cuts Through the Caribbean

Powerful Hurricane Irma made landfall in Cuba early Saturday morning as it plows northwest toward the Florida Keys, whipping the central city of Camagüey with 155-mile-per-hour winds, damaging property and knocking out communications in some parts of the island nation.

More artificial intelligence, fewer screens: the future of computing unfolds

Screen-free user experiences such as Amazon Echo and autonomous vehicles portend a future of computing without screens.

Intel cuts cord on its current cord-cutting WiGig products

As the chip giant discontinues its 802.11ad cards and antennas, it will keep pushing the wireless technology for VR headsets.

Got your smartphone or tablet wet? Here’s how to save it

If you’re unlucky enough to drop your expensive smartphone or tablet into water, here’s what to do to give you the best chance of reviving it.

MacBook and Mac accessories

Make your MacBook or Mac a better platform to get work done on with these awesome accessories.

More than credit scores: Why Equifax for Business matters

In response to the Equifax data breach, Forrester Research explains how security and risk professionals can protect themselves and their firms.

NVIDIA morphs from graphics and gaming to AI and deep learning

NVIDIA, originally focused on semiconductor products for video graphics rendering, is transitioning into an AI super-computing company. How does that manifest and doe sit make sense?

We tested Equifax’s data breach checker — and it’s basically useless

Several people have confirmed they have mixed or inaccurate results from the Equifax checker.

Samsung sells more Note 8 devices in the US than any previous Note

Samsung didn’t provide any numbers to compare with this claim, but reviews confirm the Galaxy Note 8 is one of the best available.

Hurricanes Irma and Jose Rumble Through the Caribbean

Hurricane Irma left at least 19 people dead as it barreled toward Florida, with thousands of tourists trapped across several devastated islands in the Caribbean, parts of which now lay in the path of a strengthening Hurricane Jose.

SUSE Linux Enterprise 12 SP3 released

The latest version of SUSE Linux Enterprise Server extends the business Linux server to new processors and it improves performance and security.

Big changes ahead for iPhone 8 owners

iPhone 8 design changes will mean owners will have to relearn how to do things they may have been doing for ten years.

Decade-old Windows kernel bug lets hackers bypass security protections

Microsoft said it has no plans to fix the bug.

What will the iPhone 8 be called?

Because one thing is for sure, it won’t be called ‘iPhone 8.”

iOS 11: It’s gone from awful to awesome

The earliest iOS 11 betas were some of the worst I’d see. The latest betas are some of the best.

Embratel announces new satellite

The Brazilian telco plans to launch Star One D2 in 2019.

Lyft launches self-driving car pilot in San Francisco

The Bay Area is the new testbed for a fleet of driverless taxis.

China is poised to dominate robotics markets sooner than expected

The numbers are staggering, but the diversity of the development is the real surprise

Huge Quake Strikes Southern Mexico, Killing at Least Six

A massive earthquake hit off the coast of southern Mexico, killing at least six people, damaging scores of homes and roads and setting off a series of small tsunamis.

Security firm Mandiant said to be helping Equifax in hack aftermath

Equifax earlier on Thursday revealed a massive data breach of 143 million consumers.

Verifone posts Q3 loss, eyes growth in mobile POS

Verifone said the loss was a result of restructuring and divestiture charges related to its China operations.

Credit rating giant Equifax admits hack; as many as 143 million affected

The credit rating firm said hackers exploited a bug on the company’s website.

Ansible DevOps program gets upgraded

The popular DevOps program Ansible is being made available in a new package and with additional features.

Okta, Cloudera beat Q2 expectations, Tintri misses

Cloudera touts its momentum in the enterprise machine learning and analytics market.

Microsoft aims to take the work out of data wrangling with coming ‘Pendleton’ tool

Microsoft is testing privately a tool for data scientists for data preparation and cleaning that is codenamed ‘Pendelton.’

Google rolls out a direct, private connection to Google Cloud

Dedicated Interconnect offers a private connection for companies that need to extend their corporate network to the cloud.

Fitbit teams with Dexcom for glucose monitoring on Ionic watch

Coincidentally, the same service is available on the Apple Watch.

Hurricane Irma Hits Caribbean, Heads Toward Florida

Hurricane Irma threatened more West Indian islands after killing at least 10 people in the Caribbean and sparking widespread power outages in Puerto Rico, as forecasts put the powerful storm on a possible collision course with Florida and other Southern states.

Microsoft may be repositioning some (or all) of Skype for Business as Teams

‘Skype for Business is now Microsoft Teams!’ according to a message some Skype for Business users briefly saw appear in their accounts.

AXA Insurance data breach hits 5,400 customers in Singapore

Customers’ e-mail address, mobile number, and date of birth are compromised in the cybersecurity incident that targeted the insurance company’s health portal.

Hurricane Irma Makes First Landfall in Caribbean

Hurricane Irma walloped several islands in the northeast Caribbean, killing at least nine people and flattening swaths of the island of Barbuda, while officials in Florida pressed thousands of residents to evacuate ahead of a possible landfall.

Atlassian launches Stride, aims to curb ‘over-collaboration,’ noise in team communication

Atlassian starts from scratch to build Stride, a team collaboration tool that integrates various mediums and acknowledges that you need to duck out to focus to actually get work done.

Microsoft, Adobe advance partnership with new cross-cloud productivity integrations

Microsoft and Adobe are continuing to integrate more of their cloud services — such as Microsoft Teams and Adobe’s Sign e-signature service — across each other’s portfolios.

Dell becomes GE’s primary IT supplier, shows PC, hyperconverged, all-flash strength in Q2

It’s been a year since Dell acquired EMC and the company highlighted progress in key areas in the second quarter.

GoodData takes a different analytics path to the desktop

While much of the analytics spotlight has been on self-service, GoodData spotted a need for embedding analytics and machine learning into the operational applications people use daily.

WireX DDoS malware upgrades with UDP flood capabilities

The malware behind the largest mobile botnet to date has evolved.

ShadowBrokers return with the release of UNITEDRAKE exploit

The hacking group has also promised two exploit dumps a month from now on.

U.N. Resolution Proposed by U.S. Would Sanction Kim, Cut Oil Supplies

A U.S. proposal for new U.N. sanctions against would impose an embargo on North Korea ’s oil and textile trade and slap a full asset freeze and world-wide travel ban on leader Kim Jong Un and senior regime members, according to a draft of the proposal.

MobileIron adds Apple macOS features to its enterprise mobility management tools

The Apple Release from MobileIron gives a nod to enterprises that are increasingly adopting Macs, but not managing them through central IT systems.

US House approves bill to advance autonomous car testing

The bill would exempt a certain number of driverless vehicles from state safety regulations.

What’s what with T-Mobile’s ‘free’ Netflix plan

For T-Mobile’s best customers, its new “Netflix On Us” plan offers them free Netflix viewing.

Accenture snaps up IBB Consulting

The Philadelphia-based consulting firm caters to broadband, media, mobile and technology companies.

Putin Bats Down North Korea Oil Ban

Russian President Vladimir Putin told his South Korean counterpart cutting off oil exports to North Korea would violate humanitarian norms, signaling Moscow would likely block U.S.-led efforts to impose an oil embargo on Pyongyang following its sixth nuclear test.

These brands get the most love on social media

Using social analytics technology, NetBase has looked at over 367 million social media mentions to rank the brands that have received the most positive posts throughout social media.

Huawei to invest $500M to boost cloud capabilities, services

Chinese tech giant says it plans to pump in US$500 million over five years to build up its cloud professional services and infrastructure, focusing on industry clouds and skills certification.

Microsoft’s Azure App Service developer platform now available on Linux

Microsoft’s Azure App Service for building and hosting cloud apps for the web and mobile clients, is generally available on Linux.

Siemens, HP roll out 3D printing integration partnership

The two companies will integrate Siemens NX with HP’s 3D printing systems.

Microsoft’s annual Fall Surface reveal event looks to be in London

Microsoft may go to London this year for its annual Fall Surface reveal event. Might we see a new Surface Book and/or a Surface Pro LTE model?

iPhone 8 could be bad news for Android handset makers

If Apple can use a high-priced iPhone 8 to offset a price cut for the rest of the iPhone line, makers like Samsung and LG could be in for a world of hurt.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8: My first week with a nearly perfect smartphone

After last year’s Note 7 fiasco, we weren’t sure how Samsung and Note fans would respond. The Note 8 is a stunning phone and Note lovers are sure to appreciate the S Pen functionality, dual camera performance, and more.

Lenovo bounces back in Brazil

The manufacturer starts to recover after selling local firm CCE and reducing spend.

This roving robot learned pedestrian manners

Humans are social creatures. Can robots learn to politely engage?

China Worries About Radioactive—and Political—Fallout From North Korea Blast

Beijing steps up monitoring along its border after Pyongyang’s nuclear test, fearful of the political repercussions in China from any contamination.

Tor Project boosts support for anonymous mobile browsing

As mobile use is on the up, so is the need for secure Internet browsing.

Western Digital offers to drop bid for Toshiba memory business

The seemingly generous offer is made with the view of improving their joint venture.

Xiaomi unveils first stock Android device

Chinese handset manufacturer says its first smartphone running on Android One will be available in more than 40 markets including Singapore, Indonesia, India, and Hong Kong from October.

Haley Hints at Congress Role in Making Call on Iran Nuclear Deal

U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley laid out a path for the White House to declare that Iran isn’t complying with the 2015 nuclear deal—but leave it to Congress to decide what to do.

HPE beats Q3 expectations

Enterprise Group revenue, which makes up the bulk of HPE’s sales, was up slightly thanks to growth in Storage and Networking revenues.

WhatsApp to launch dedicated chat apps for businesses

The app for SMBs will be free, while another fee-based app is in the works for larger enterprises.

Robotics in business: Everything humans need to know

An executive guide to the technology and market drivers behind the $135 billion robotics market.

Which brands topped the social media Movers and Shakers list in 2017?

You do not have to be a new, hot technology in order to get consumers talking about your brand. Consumer engagement can happen across all brands — if you get it right.

Video of man getting beaned by robot demonstrates need for novel safety mechanisms

Airbags may provide crucial protection where humans and robots work side-by-side

Microsoft adds new Insider Lab for Enterprise for testing Windows 10 Enterprise features

Microsoft is looking to get more feedback from IT pros about business-focused Windows 10 features via a new virtual lab, known as Olympia Corp.

Hurricane Irma: Get your tech ready for the coming storm

Another serious hurricane is headed for the US. Technology can help you stay informed, and stay safe.

North Korea Crisis Strengthens Alliances, U.S. Naval Commander Says

A top U.S. naval commander said that Pyongyang’s recent string of missile and nuclear tests has brought the U.S. closer to its allies in Tokyo and Seoul, despite signs of friction.

Hurricane Irma: Storm trackers and other survival tools for mobile and desktop users

Your tablet and smartphone can be invaluable tools to help you stay out of harm’s way during hurricane season.

HPE to acquire consulting firm Cloud Technology Partners

CTP will merge with HPE’s PointNext division, helping expand its consulting services.

Lilium raises $90m in funding to make our taxis fly

The startup has taken a step closer to building all-electric flying taxis.

Why I’m now using Android and might skip the iPhone 8

Circumstances caused me to change to Android handsets as my daily driver instead of my iPhone 7 Plus. Now I’m not sure I want to go back.

Once again, Apple is going to change smartphones forever – by making them more expensive

The tenth-anniversary iPhone 8 may be the most anticipated iPhone to date, but the price tag is likely to make most gasp.

China bans cryptocurrency ICOs

The country’s central bank says Initial Coin Offerings are “disrupting” financial order.

Rise of passive investing could harm Silicon Valley startups

The tremendous growth of index funds could stifle growth of startups and harm innovation as massive amounts of money flow into company stocks regardless of their individual performance.

U.S. Urges Strong Response as North Korea Prepares New Launch

South Korea warned Monday that North Korea appears to be preparing to test another intercontinental ballistic missile, and the U.S. told the United Nations that the regime is “begging for war” after Pyongyang on Sunday set off its most powerful nuclear bomb yet.

8 speed bumps that may slow down the microservices and container express

Containers and microservices are paving the way to DevOps. However, as with any promising technology approach, they require management care and feeding.

Router flaws put AT&T customers at hacking risk

“It is hard to believe that no one is already exploiting this vulnerability,” said the researcher who found the vulnerabilities, many of which affect most AT&T U-verse modems.

North Korea Preparing for Possible ICBM Launch, South Says

North Korea is making preparations for the possible launch of another intercontinental ballistic missile, South Korea’s Defense Ministry said, one day after Pyongyang detonated its most powerful nuclear device.

5 ways to advance robotics in manufacturing

The maturity of automated technology used in manufacturing is all over the map, says Carnegie Mellon Prof. Howie Choset, but there are concrete ways to fix that.

iPhone 8: Everything you need to know

With the unveiling of the new crop of iPhones less than two weeks away, here’s a rundown of what we think we know about the iPhone 8 based on rumors, leaks, and supply chain chatter.

How blockchain technology can transform the security industry

Implemented correctly, the blockchain may provide the enterprise with more trust in their security systems.

12 of the best Raspberry Pi alternatives

Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5.

KHRAT Trojan sweeps across Cambodia

The RAT has ramped up its technology and techniques to compromise victim PCs, but campaigns appear to have a political purpose.

National Instruments patches LabVIEW code execution flaw

National Instruments and Talos have clashed over whether the bug is a vulnerability or not.

LG V30, Note 8, Moto X4, and new Samsung, Fitbit, and Garmin wearables (MobileTechRoundup #405)

We tried a couple new phones and there are more coming soon. Several interesting wearables were also revealed and may adorn our wrists soon.

Samsung DeX update enhances enterprise experiences

Earlier this year, Samsung launched the DeX dock with the Galaxy S8 and S8 Plus. Along with the Note 8, Samsung is releasing a DeX update that takes it to the next level for enterprise utility.

French Labor Minister Rejects Union Pushback on Labor Overhaul

France’s labor minister Muriel Pénicaud rejected a push-back from unions against a measure for small businesses in Emmanuel Macron’s labor overhaul, saying empowering workers and bosses to bargain directly is crucial to fostering a “cultural evolution” in the French workplace.

North Korea Claims Successful Test of Hydrogen Bomb Suitable for ICBM

North Korea said it conducted a sixth and significantly larger nuclear test Sunday, stepping up pressure on President Donald Trump in what is shaping up to be his biggest foreign policy crisis.

North Korea Says It Has Developed Advanced Hydrogen Bomb

The Asian nation said it has succeeded in making a “more developed” nuclear weapon and threatens a “super-powerful” electromagnetic pulse attack.

Thousands of sensitive mercenary resumes exposed after security lapse

The resumes contained personal and sensitive information on prospective private security contractors, many of which have top secret security clearance.

Trump Administration Weighs Withdrawal From South Korea Trade Pact

The Trump administration is weighing giving notice to South Korea of plans to withdraw from a five-year-old bilateral trade pact, with a decision coming as soon as this coming week.

6 traits all successful digital enterprises have in common

‘A digital transformation is not just about changing technology. It’s about changing the way the enterprise works.’

Hidden iOS setting may stop you running out of storage space on your iPhone or iPad

Are you running out of space on your iPhone or iPad? There’s a setting buried in iOS 10 that may put an end to running out of space forever.

Best iPhone charging cables

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

U.S. Sets Plan for Regular Patrols in South China Sea

The Pentagon for the first time has set a schedule of naval patrols in the South China Sea in an attempt to create a more consistent posture to counter China’s maritime claims there, injecting a new complication into increasingly uneasy relations between the two powers.

What to expect from the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update

The fourth feature update to Windows 10 is scheduled to arrive in October. It’s packed with a wide assortment of new and refined features, including some new security options designed to block zero-day exploits and ransomware.

Google Pixel 2 and Pixel XL 2: Everything you need to know

Google is rumored to partner with HTC and LG for its next iteration of the Pixel lineup. Here’s a round up of the latest rumors.

Top Android phones for those with iPhone envy

Looking for a new Android smartphone? Here are a selection of high-end Android-powered smartphones that will satisfy even the most demanding users.

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Fall Creators Update rollout to kick off October 17

Microsoft will begin rolling out the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update on October 17. Here’s what to expect.

So what can you actually do with Linux? A guide for beginners

Linux is perfect for everyday tasks like browsing, emailing, photo management, financial management and much more. Here is an overview.

Alleged Mirai botnet attacker forced back to British shores

The alleged mastermind behind attacks on Lloyds and Barclays has been extradited back to the UK.

Apple products you shouldn’t buy (and three that you can’t buy anymore)

Just because Apple offers something for sale doesn’t mean that it’s a good idea to buy it! Here’s a list of Apple products that you shouldn’t buy, along with one that you can’t buy anymore.

Kenya Supreme Court Nullifies Election, Calls for New Vote

Kenya’s supreme court on Friday annulled the country’s presidential election results and called for a new poll to be held within 60 days, a surprise ruling that plunged one of Africa’s top economies into a new period of uncertainty.

U.S., Mexico Sparring Before Nafta Talks Sets Dim Tone

The second round of talks to renegotiate the North American Free Trade Agreement begins here Friday under a dark cloud after both the U.S. and Mexico raised the stakes dramatically in recent days.

More on the LG V30: High end audio, video creation, and security

There’s a lot provided by the LG V30 and in this second look article we dive a bit deeper into some of the advanced audio and video experiences.

Scammers target Hurricane Harvey, Houston victims

The FTC has warned that fraudsters have reached a new low with a flood insurance scam.

Microsoft broadens Office 365 through the Windows Store test program

Microsoft is making Office 365 available through the Windows Store to a limited number of Windows 10 Insider testers, in anticipation of broad availability before year-end.

Big changes ahead for iPhone 8 owners

iPhone 8 design changes will mean owners will have to relearn how to do things they may have been doing for ten years.

Juniper to buy security software startup Cyphort

The Silicon Valley startup makes security analytics software. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Nutanix beats Q4 expectations

Nutanix closed its first year as a public company by posting a record number of large deals and growing its quarterly revenue 62 percent year-over-year.

Palo Alto reports strong Q4 as it adds new customers

The company delivered strong fourth quarter earnings and delivered an outlook roughly in line with expectations.

Box grows revenue by 28 percent in Q2, beats on EPS

However, after two quarters of achieving positive free cash flow, Box reported that for Q2 free cash flow was negative $14.7 million.

Workday rides subscription revenue growth to Q2 earnings beat

Workday said subscription revenue was $434.5 million, an increase of 42 percent from the same period last year.

DIY vacuum actuators make robots that squirm and squish

Video demonstrates the flexibility of robots that run on air

Brazilian government debates first national digital strategy

Public consultation covers topics from connectivity enhancements to changes in technology curricula in schools.

Dropbox updates Paper with new features, integrations

The update includes new design tool integrations, a new API endpoint, and more organizational features.

iOS 11’s most underrated security feature? A password manager

The upcoming iOS 11 update means you’ll never have to remember your app password again.

U.S. Uses Airstrike to Block Islamic State Convoy

The U.S. military carried out at least one airstrike to stop hundreds of Islamic State militants evacuated from the Lebanese-Syrian border from relocating to an extremist stronghold in Syria near the border with Iraq.

SAP integrates workforce planning and finance tools

The integration should help move companies away from using spreadsheets for managing personnel and enable them to fine-tune HR decisions throughout the year.

Hands-on with Raspbian GNU/Linux Stretch for Raspberry Pi

A new release of Raspbian GNU/Linux for Raspberry Pi systems is available. I have made upgrade installations as well as clean installations, and here are the results.

Humans, cover your mouths: Lip reading bots in the wild

There are many uses for machine lip reading, from transcription in noisy contexts to resolving multi-speaker concurrent speech and improving automated speech recognition. But let’s let our imaginations run wild.

Lebanon Kicks Out Islamic State, in Latest Setback for Militants

One of the lesser-known chapters of Islamic State’s occupation of parts of the Middle East drew to a close on Tuesday, with Lebanon reclaiming all the territory that the extremist group controlled in the country for the past three years.

Windows 10 tip: Make the File Explorer navigation pane work like classic Windows Explorer

In Windows 10, File Explorer’s left-hand pane gives preferred status to cloud services such as OneDrive. If you prefer old-school navigation techniques, you can restore the classic hierarchy, with everything in a tree under the Desktop node.

NAS Wars 2017: We test the Western Digital MyCloud PR4100 RAID

Welcome to the fourth of seven NAS stress tests, where we brutalize NAS devices to failure and then attempt to see if they can be recovered. This week, we dig into the Western Digital MyCloud PR4100. Overall, it’s the fastest box we’ve tried, but it failed an important test.

Staying connected when travelling abroad: How I deal with roaming annoyances

Even apparently excellent roaming deals like 3’s Feel at Home can have problems; a burner SIM is a useful alternative.

Two Singapore telcos launch unlimited data plans

M1 and StarHub both have introduced monthly plans that include unlimited data access at S$98 a month and on weekends.

Google Wifi now available in Singapore via StarHub

Google’s mesh networking product is sold exclusively by the Singapore telco at S$15 per month for a two-year service contract, marking the first time it is available in Southeast Asia.

Grab to share ride data with Toyota, unveils peer-peer payment service

Ride-hailing operator will provide data from 100 Toyota cars to be analysed for ways to improve connected car services and also introduces a peer-to-peer service for its mobile wallet.

FDA issues recall of 465,000 St. Jude pacemakers to patch security holes

Heart patients will have to visit their doctors to have their pacemakers patched for the “voluntary” recall — but there are risks.

Net neutered: When ISPs like Comcast crash the cloud

Upstream service providers should not be breaking basic web service protocol connectivity.

WhatsApp tests out verified business accounts

The Facebook-owned messaging platform has a pilot program in the works that could facilitate its efforts to better connect users with businesses.

Google plans to comply with EU shopping search demands

Google has until next month to comply with EU demands to alter its shopping search results or risk adding to its record-breaking $2.72B anti-trust fine.

Apple previews ARKit apps, Google debuts ARCore: It’s all about business, developers

Augmented reality is likely to become a key cog in digital transformation efforts. Cue the race between Apple and Google.

711 million email addresses ensnared in “largest” spambot

The spambot has collected millions of email credentials and server login information in order to send spam through “legitimate” servers, defeating many spam filters.

The next release of OpenStack, Pike leaps up

OpenStack’s latest release is easier to update than ever.

Flagship launches from Samsung, Apple will propel smartphone sales: IDC

According to IDC, the upcoming iPhone 8 launch will drive iPhone shipments up by 9.1 percent in 2018.

Social networking and video dominate smartphone use, but email generates the most ROI

The increase in mobile data traffic is an unstoppable force, and entertaining us accounts for over half of this traffic, but does creating content for our entertainment generate the most return on investment (ROI) for marketers?

Anker’s PowerIQ 2.0 charging chip means you spend less time recharging

Anker’s PowerCore II 20,000 and PowerCore II 10,000, the first products to feature PowerIQ 2.0, can push out between 12 and 18 watts of power and beyond using a single charging chip.

Okta enhances security, extends on-prem options for identity management

Okta says it’s trying to bring modern authentication and identity management practices to companies stuck with legacy systems.

VMworld 2017: Everything you need to know about VMware’s hybrid cloud strategy

VMware rolled out a series announcements that outline its grand ambition to be the glue between apps, infrastructure, the end user and multiple clouds.

North Korea Test Prompts Neighbors to Upgrade Defenses

North Korea’s missile launch over Japan has begun to bolster efforts by Tokyo and South Korea to upgrade their missile defenses, though such moves would anger China and Russia and complicate international coordination in tackling the threat from Pyongyang.

Apple covers more enterprise bases, teams up with Accenture

Apple already has partnerships with SAP, IBM and Cisco and now lands Accenture. The goal: Make iOS the enterprise go-to for mobility.

Western Digital buys flash storage company Tegile Systems

Financial terms were not disclosed.

Best Buy reports strong Q2, ups outlook, hits e-commerce, omnichannel stride

Best Buy reported a strong second quarter ahead of big smartphone launches from Samsung and Apple. Mobile phones, computing and smart home helped drive results.

Tachyum re-architects the cloud datacenter

Cloud datacenters rely on acres of disk drives to store data, and startup Tachyum aims to change that with an all-flash cloud. The secret sauce is a combination of transistor physics and advanced data encoding. How will it work?

Crucial’s BX300 SSD is perfect for those wanting to upgrade an old hard drive

The BX300 SSD is 300 percent faster and 45 times more energy efficient than a regular hard drive, making it the perfect choice for those wanting to upgrade.

Sorry enterprise social networks, email still dominant form of work, personal communication

We so want to quit email, but can’t. That reality means email marketing will remain a big business. Here’s a look at Adobe’s annual consumer email survey.

Researchers block ISPs from spying through your smart devices

A university team has demonstrated a way to stop your ISP tracking your home life through your IoT gadgets.

Philips takes on cinema piracy with new ambient light technology

Pirate “cam” copies of movies may one day be a thing of the past, thanks to a new patent.

DJI launches bug bounty program to stop homegrown hacking

The arms race has gained pace with DJI offering cash rewards for vulnerability reports.

Western Digital acquires Upthere to build up cloud services

The acquisition should help Western Digital offer more innovative ways for consumers and enterprises to create, store and manage critical data.

North Korea Launches Missile Over Japan

North Korea launched at least one ballistic missile over Japan Tuesday, in the latest in a string of direct provocations that have destabilized the region and caused global alarm.

Zazzle resets “thousands” of accounts after hackers brute-force passwords

The company denied its systems were hacked, saying that the passwords were stolen from another site.

Does Microsoft’s brass still believe it has a chance in the phone market?

With one of Microsoft’s most celebrated Windows Phone customers, the NYPD, expected to dump their devices for iPhones, is there really even a toehold for Microsoft in the business-phone space?

Kafka gets SQL with KSQL

Apache Kafka is a key component in data pipeline architectures when it comes to ingesting data. Confluent, the commercial entity behind Kafka, wants to leverage this position to become a platform for the enterprise and today is announcing a milestone on the road to ubiquity: SQL.

Intel unveils AI-focused Movidius VPU chip

The Myriad X VPU comes with improved processing capabilities for edge devices such as drones, VR headsets, smart cameras, wearables, and robots.

Fitbit launches its first smartwatch that can beat Apple and Google

Fitbit has launched a fitness-oriented smartwatch with built-in GPS, music player and contactless payments system so you don’t need to carry a smartphone when you go for a run or a swim. You can also write your own apps in JS/CSS/SVG.

Dell updates Inspiron, XPS 13 laptops with Intel Kaby Lake processors

In addition to refreshing its notebooks with the new 8th-generation Core processors, the PC manufacturer adds new versions to the Inspiron 7000 family of 2-in-1 laptops.

Brazil makes inroads into biometric citizen registration

The country expects to collect the data from 140 million citizens by 2020

Hackers snag a $1 laptop by exploiting flaw in point-of-sale systems

Missing authorization checks in point-of-sale systems let hackers manipulate the price of goods at the checkout.

Storz & Bickel’s Bluetooth-enabled vape: There’s an app for that

While the Internet of Things (IoT) gets a lot of press, many devices don’t need to be connected to the internet for them to benefit users. A case in point: the Storz and Bickel Crafty vape.

Amazon doesn’t sweat competitors, but every other company needs to answer the Amazon question

Amazon is focused on customers rather than competitors and that’s bad news for every other company, which has to worry about real or imagined competition from the e-commerce and cloud juggernaut.

ReachCase for Samsung Galaxy S8: Maximize signal performance while adding drop protection

The Samsung Galaxy S8 already has the best cellular signal performance of all devices I have tested, but there are still areas where coverage can be spotty. With the ReachCase, calls are no longer dropped in these areas.

Iraqi Forces Seize Tal Afar From Islamic State

Iraqi forces have driven Islamic State from the symbolic town of Tal Afar, the Iraqi military said Sunday, clearing one of the extremist group’s few remaining strongholds in the country.

Alipay extends reach in Malaysia with Starbucks

Alibaba’s mobile payment service is now available in 242 Starbucks outlets across Malaysia, allowing Chinese visitors to the country to pay with their Alipay accounts and domestic currency.

Mint SIM hands-on: Prepaid service with longer term discounts partners with Best Buy

There are a number of mobile virtual network operators offering competitive rate options for those tired of paying the big four in the US. With Mint SIM, you can save even more if you pay for a longer period.

5 essentials for building the perfect Internet of Things beast

The challenge is that ‘the IoT platform market is immature and there are over 150 options to choose from.’

North Korea Fires Several Missiles Off East Coast

North Korea apparently fired several ballistic missiles off its east coast on Saturday morning local time, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said, as U.S. and South Korean troops were conducting joint military exercises in and around the peninsula.

Qualcomm president Derek Aberle to step down

His departure comes amid multiple ongoing legal battles involving Qualcomm’s licensing business

Bluetooth speakers to really pump up the bass

Get the bass you crave from these Bluetooth speakers with subwoofers that will let you really crank up the volume.

U.S. Curbs Venezuela’s Access to Debt, Toughening Sanctions

The U.S. restricted the ability of Venezuela to tap American debt markets for funding, escalating an economic crackdown against Nicolás Maduro’s government.

​Ex-CEO Nilekani appointed chairman in desperate attempt to stabilize Infosys

His ability to recruit a suitable CEO candidate may depend on how much of an arms-length agreement with the board and management the co-founders of the company agree to.

Microsoft starts rolling out biggest changes in two decades to its Premier customer support program

With ‘Volta,’ Microsoft is rolling out big changes to its Premier Support plans and structure, which are meant to better support businesses adding cloud services to their mix.

Arduino powered and 3D printed, this robot translates to sign language

The video is compelling evidence that technology convergence and falling prices are driving novel, low-cost robotics development

Thai Court Issues Arrest Warrant for Former Prime Minister

Thailand’s Supreme Court issued an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra after she failed to appear in court for a case stemming from a botched rice-subsidy program.

Despite privacy outrage, AccuWeather still shares precise location data with ad firms

New tests reveal that while one privacy-invading feature was removed in an app update, the app still shares precise geolocation coordinates with advertisers.

Automation by the numbers: record-breaking year for sales of robots, components

New research puts hard numbers behind the staggering growth of automation in recent months

​Are head mounted displays really going to sell in 2021?

Gartner says there will be more than 67 head mounted displays sold in 2021. A safer bet is that head mounted displays will be as cringe-worthy as the mullet or fanny pack.

Brazil’s President Moves Ahead With Privatization Push

Brazilian President Michel Temer, who has avoided a trial over corruption charges, is using the reprieve to push ambitious privatization plans to rekindle economic growth and lower government spending.

Give the nanotube yarn a pull and out comes electricity

Researchers have created a high-tech yawn which produces enough power for LED lighting — and potentially far more.

FBI charges Chinese national with distributing malware used in OPM hack

The malware has been linked to both the data breach of the US Office of Personnel Management as well as the Anthem breach.

Apple to invest $1.3 billion to build Iowa data center

Apple will support various services, an important source of recurring revenue, with the data center.

Exclusive space black BlackBerry KEYone hitting AT&T shelves on September 1

The BlackBerry KEYone is currently sold in silver at Sprint and via retailers as a GSM unlocked device. AT&T customers will soon get an exclusive color.

Half-price Note 8? Yes, if you owned a Note 7 — or any of these smartphones

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the most expensive smartphone today. In order to reward loyal Note 7 owners who had to return their devices last year, Samsung is offering a compelling upgrade program.

Splunk, Autodesk report strong quarters

Brocade also reported financials but came up short of Wall Street expectations.

Rio de Janeiro to open taxi app API

The city has created a tool to connect taxis and passengers at no cost to drivers.

Marketo to migrate to Google Cloud as part of multi-year deal

As part of the deal, Marketo will integrate its Engagement Platform with Google’s G Suite and data analytics.

Hitachi unveils new Unified Compute Platform product for hybrid cloud

Powered by VMware Cloud Foundation, the new UCP allows customers to either deploy integrated SDDC stack or build their own.

How to run Windows 10 on your Mac

People are buying new Macs at the rate of around 4 to 5 million every quarter, but it seems that many users still can’t make a total break from Windows. Here’s a look at how you can run Windows 10 on your Mac alongside macOS.

Beyond Crashplan and Carbonite: For cloud backups, own the blob

Learn from the Crashplan abandonware experience — own your data, in an archive-agnostic format.

Most Fortune 500 companies aren’t using this basic email security feature

The email security feature would cut down on the majority of phishing scams and spam email.

Human waste to transform into plastic parts on long space journeys

Scientists are working on ways to make every scrap of resource valuable on long trips away from Earth.

Zerodium now offers up to $500,000 for messaging app zero days

Facebook, iMessage, Telegram, and WhatsApp are among the apps the seller is keen to acquire vulnerabilities for.

Researchers develop magnetic RAM to improve energy efficiency

The new kind of memory module has improved bit reading and writing speeds, too.

Qatar to Send Ambassador Back to Iran

Qatar announced it is sending its ambassador back to Tehran, defying a key demand from a Saudi-led bloc of Arab nations that it reduce its ties with Tehran.

HP beats Q3 expectations with strong PC sales

For the second quarter in a row, HP sees revenue growth in both its PC and printing businesses. HP’s PC sales grew last quarter while Lenovo’s PC division saw flat sales.

18 Elon Musk quotes that will make you believe in the future

Elon Musk has a lot of opinions … including a very interesting one about fearless people

You deserve what you tolerate: Why companies must enforce security standards

Companies that fail to enforce security policies must be prepared to handle the consequences.

Big Economies Are Growing in Sync for First Time in Years

For the first time in a decade, the world’s major economies are growing in sync, a result of lingering low-interest-rate stimulus from central banks and the gradual fading of crises that over years ricocheted from the U.S. to Greece, Brazil and beyond.

10 reasons the Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is best for business

The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was announced earlier today. The Note 7 left a gap for the enterprise, but the Note 8 aptly fills it and is better for most than any other modern smartphone.

Google Cloud Platform rolls out different tiers of network services

The different offerings give cloud customers the choice between top-tier quality, global networking or lower-cost services.

Why Samsung’s Note 8 made me dump my S8 Plus: S Pen and dual camera

After several months with the Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus, I thought it was perfect for my needs and that I would not go back to a Note. I then saw the Note 8 in person and immediately changed my mind.

Windows 10 tip: Keep your Microsoft account secure and private

If you’re signing in to Windows 10 with a Microsoft account, you can access important settings from an online dashboard. Here are direct shortcuts to options for security and privacy, as well as a page that logs attempts to hack your Microsoft account.

Tech we hate with a passion

Hate is back in fashion again. Tech is no exception when it comes to being the target of our anger and frustration — but this stuff truly deserves it.

Kim Jong Un Shown Ordering More Warheads After Tillerson’s Praise for ‘Restraint’

Hours after U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson praised him for exercising restraint, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appeared in state media visiting a missile-development factory and ordering the production of more warheads and rocket engines.

Drone delivery service takes flight in Reykjavík

Icelandic regulators are allowing Flytrex and online marketplace AHA to use drones to deliver packages across the capital city — but there’s a catch.

Samsung Note 8 launch: How to watch it live

The launch event kicks off at at 11 am EST in New York and will be live streamed on Samsung’s website.

HP launches Omen X gaming laptop designed for esports competitors

Featuring unlocked Intel processors, overclocked graphics cards, and easy access to swap out RAM and storage, the new notebook is being marketed to competitive gamers.

Salesforce aims for $20 billion in annual revenue: Six reasons it’ll get there

Salesforce delivered a strong second quarter, a run rate topping $10 billion and big plans to double sales again. Here’s a look at the moving parts.

Facebook down for you? Here are some possible workarounds

Hundreds of reports of Facebook outages are spreading online, but there are a few ways to get your social media fix this morning.

Data leak vulnerabilities patched in Fuze TPN portal

The bugs allowed sensitive user information and credentials to be stolen, as well as network traffic capture.

ACCC should try explaining NBN speeds to grandma

Only a bureaucrat would think ‘standard plus evening speed’ is an informative label.

U.S. Readies New Steps to Pressure Pakistan

The Trump administration outlined new measures it is prepared to take to raise pressure on Pakistan to stop harboring extremist groups, including possible sanctions on government officials and cuts in aid.

DOJ amends request for data from anti-Trump site

The Justice Department attempts to allay First and Fourth Amendment concerns but continues to seek data on visitors to an anti-Trump website.b

Facebook isn’t sure how much money it earns from Australia, and the ATO is fine with it

The social network can target ads to users like they are heat-seeking missiles, but don’t ask it to identify what country the person buying from the ads is in.

Gatwick’s airport app is taking off… and should inspire others to follow its example

Gatwick’s popular Community App provides vital information to thousands of people working for hundreds of different companies at London’s second-biggest airport. It’s being taken up by many other airports and could also work well for other diverse “mini-cities” such as universities, malls and technology parks.

GoDaddy CEO Blake Irving to step down

After Irving retires at the end of the year, current GoDaddy president and chief operating officer Scott Wagner will replace him.

Intuit’s Q4 gets QuickBooks Online boost, names new CFO

Intuit said it improved QuickBooks Online and landed more subscribers. In addition, Michelle Clatterbuck will replace Neil Williams as CFO.

Salesforce beats Q2 targets, subscription revenue up 26 percent

CEO Marc Benioff personally crowned the company as the first cloud software vendor to break the $10 billion revenue run rate.

Walmart expands grocery delivery program with Uber

Walmart first partnered with Uber a year ago when it kicked off a pilot program that also included Lyft and Deliv.

​Interested in the top job at Infosys? Here is the quicksand that awaits you

No one in their right mind would want to inherit a job that brings with it meddling founders at war, with an out-of-sync board, where acquisitions will be endlessly questioned if they happen at all, and a climate of conservatism in business strategy when risk taking is the only antidote for survival.

Back to school: We test inexpensive 3D printers for students of all ages

Do you like dino skulls? Of course you do. We have a T-Rex skull, a 300,000 year old hominid jaw, 3D printed mountain ranges, and some Arduino tools to show off along with CR-10 and MOD-t 3D printers. This is gonna be awesome!

Red Hat adds Microsoft’s .NET Core 2.0 to its Linux and cloud offerings

The latest version of Microsoft’s open-source .NET Core platform will be available soon across Red Hat’s Linux and open hybrid cloud offerings.

Microsoft to cease work on its GigJam collaboration service

Microsoft is halting work on its GigJam collaboration service in September, two years after its initial launch and before it ever exited preview.

QVC looks to augmented reality to boost shopper engagement

The aim with the AR experiment is to create an immersive dual-screen experience that brings shoppers closer to the network and the brands that sell within it.

Data processing startup Databricks raises $140 million

Databricks is a business built on top of the Apache Spark open source project.

Galaxy Note 8 leaked renders and spy shots

Ahead of the Galaxy Note 8 reveal on August 23, here’s a round up of images that could give us a good glimpse of Samsung’s next massive smartphone.

Brazilian government to reassess Internet steering committee

The public consultation process will evaluate the body’s policies, last updated in 2003.

Divers Discover Remains in Search for Missing Sailors From USS John S. McCain

At least one body and other unidentified remains have been found, as the search for 10 missing sailors from the USS John S. McCain extends into a second night.

Unifi Software readies RegAlert! for GDPR

The EU’s General Data Protection Regulation takes effect in about 9 moths. Unifi Software is launching a new offering to help companies assure compliance.

Enigma ethereum marketplace hijacked, investors duped by phishing scam

The platform’s compromise resulted in the loss of close to $500,000 in cryptocurrency.

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 could get squeezed by other Android rivals

The competitive landscape has changed since Samsung’s last Note update. If discounting plays out it’s not clear Samsung will have the specs to maintain a premium price.

The IoT-based threat of Cyber Chocolatocalypse, and worse

Internet of Things devices are proliferating faster than humans can comprehend. According to Gartner’s Earl Perkins, we’ve already missed the window of opportunity we had to fix that.

Trump Ups the Ante in Afghanistan Fight

President Donald Trump, long a critic of U.S. military involvement in Afghanistan, is acceding to top advisers and will deploy additional forces there as well as pressure Pakistan to do more to fight extremism.

Sonos says users must accept new privacy policy or devices may ‘cease to function’

The sound system maker will not allow existing customers to opt-out of the new privacy policy.

UAG Metropolis for Apple iPad Pro 10.5: Impact resistance, Pencil holder, Smart Keyboard compatible

UAG is one of my favorite smartphone case makers and its new Metropolis case for the iPad Pro 10.5 knocked other contenders from my hands.

Navy to Pause Operations, Probe Collisions, with 10 Sailors Missing

U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the Navy is beginning a review of a spate of recent collisions, while search-and-rescue teams found no trace of 10 missing sailors from the USS John S. McCain as night fell and stormy conditions closed in Monday.

This could be a new Nest thermostat

Evleaks shows what looks to be a cheaper thermostat from Nest, with a facelift.

Cisco buys Springpath for $320 million

Springpath has been around since 2012 and the networking giant led its Series C funding round two years ago.

Landing that infosec job: These experts share their best career advice

ZDNet asked four security experts for their top advice for getting into the infosec world.

HTC cuts price of Vive virtual reality system by $200, could spur more enterprise pilots

HTC Vive now goes for $599 and the company may be speaking to enterprises as much as consumers.

Semantic data lake architecture in healthcare and beyond

Data lakes can be a great asset, but they need an array of elements to work properly. We take a look at how it works for Montefiore Health System and discuss the role of semantics and graph databases in the data lake architecture.

The daily grind in the life of a spammer

Ever wonder what the working week of a spammer looks like? Researchers find out.

Intel to launch new 8th generation Kaby Lake Core processors today

New i7/i5 chips for laptops are the first to land.

Falcon bank offers clients Bitcoin, cryptocurrency trade accounts

Banking customers will now be able to hold and buy Bitcoin, but what does this mean for anonymity?

HP launches ProBook 400 Series for small businesses

The HP ProBook 400 series starts at $619 and will be available in September.

Imam in Spanish Town Emerges as Suspect in Barcelona Attack

Police focused on Moroccan national Abdelbaki Es Satty, who until recently led a mosque in Ripoll, Spain, hometown of many of the 11 other suspects in last week’s terrorism.

10 Sailors Missing After U.S. Navy Destroyer, Merchant Ship Collide

The guided-missile destroyer USS John S. McCain was on its way to a port call in Singapore before the collision, making it the second U.S. Navy destroyer accident in two months.

Chromebooks will not move into business if they cannot be bought

When it comes to Chromebooks, there are those available in the United States, and then there are those for the rest of the world.

Ford Motor Company: Data and the future of autonomous vehicles

The automotive industry is headed toward artificial intelligence, data, and a complex web of platforms and ecosystems. In this exclusive conversation, three top experts talk tech about cars and share what you need to know.

Essential Phone, Nokia 8, Samsung browser (MobileTechRoundup #404)

Andy Rubin’s Essential Phone is shipping this week with reviews indicating it has some compelling features. The Nokia 8 was revealed last week with Zeiss optics appearing on a Nokia once again.

Police Hunt Focuses on One Barcelona Suspect

One man is still at large in the hunt for those responsible for Thursday’s terror attacks in Spain, according to authorities, who say two other at-large suspects most likely were dead.

Singapore outlines plan to ‘catch up’ on becoming cashless society

With six in 10 transactions still involving cash and cheques, Singapore lags behind other cities in e-payments, says Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, who urges need for country to keep pace.

Business continuity is the ultimate killer application for cloud

As cloud approaches its second decade in enterprises, IT managers find it to be an ideal backup environment, two new surveys confirm.

Spanish Police Hunting for as Many as Three Terror Suspects

Police said up to three culprits behind this week’s deadly twin terror attacks could still be at large, as they worked to determine the identities of those killed in an explosion as they tried to assemble a bomb.

Six features the iPhone needs to stay ahead of Android

Forget wireless charging and hyped up features such as AR. Here’s what the next iPhone needs to stay ahead of the competition.

White House elevates status of US Cyber Command

The Trump administration is also considering separating Cyber Command from the National Security Agency.

Docker strives for profit with new Enterprise Edition

Docker’s new Docker Enterprise Edition is a Container-as-a-Service DevOps program for Windows, Linux, and mainframe applications.

Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka resigns

Sikka abruptly resigned amid executive tensions and an “untenable atmosphere” surrounding the company.

FAQ: How to install, reinstall, upgrade and activate Windows 10

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

Police Hunt Barcelona Driver as Second Attack Hits Catalonia

Spanish authorities raced to round up suspects in a deadly terror spree that started with a terrorist running down pedestrians in the heart of Barcelona with a van and ended in an early morning shootout in which police killed five attackers wearing fake suicide vests.

Lenovo shows traction with data center revamp as PCs and mobile squeezed

The company’s first quarter results highlight data center growth outside of China. Lenovo’s PC and mobile units struggled.

Note to self: Will there still be paper in 2069?

From media to packaging to currency, David Gewirtz ponders where paper and wood will fit into our society 40 years hence.

North Korean Threat Spurs an Identity Crisis on Guam

Bluster from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has breathed life into Guamanian opposition to a bigger U.S. military presence on the island.

iOS 11 public beta 5 – Should you run it?

A lot of people seem to be desperate to load beta code onto their iPhones and iPads, but is it safe?