Can’t tell your FANG from your FAAMG? And should you be worried?

As a technologist, you may have wondered about the technological insight behind suddenly popular acronyms such as FANG, FAANG, and FAAMG. There isn’t one, so far, but maybe we should be worried about GAMAF…

Kubernetes 1.7 released

The leading cloud container-orchestration program adds new features to its appeal.

With a single wiretap order, US authorities listened in on 3.3 million phone calls

The order was carried out in 2016 as part of a federal narcotics investigation.

Trump and Moon Assert Unity on North Korea

President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in vowed to coordinate on a strategy for confronting North Korea in a display of unity after their first meeting on Friday, even amid a show of tensions over bilateral trade.

One month with the BlackBerry KEYone: Productivity and battery life trump mid-level specs

After using the BlackBerry KEYone for a month, it is easy to see how this mid-level specced device serves as a productive daily driver for enterprise customers. It’s been a joy to use and the classy looking device fits in perfectly at the office.

Alibaba: Building a retail ecosystem on data science, machine learning, and cloud

What does it take to compete in a global arena in which retail and cloud are increasingly intertwined? Domain-specific data science and machine learning for the masses, according to Alibaba.

French authorities close Windows 10 privacy investigation

French data-protection authorities have officially closed their investigation into privacy violations by Windows 10. The notice praises Microsoft for cutting Windows 10 data collection by half.

Why hardware is eating software

As Marc Andreessen famously remarked, software is eating the world. But now Intel hardware is biting back, with x86 instruction set extensions taking on more jobs. Beyond the why, is this a good thing?

Iraq’s Dilemma: Who Will Lead the Next Big Fight Against ISIS?

A political dispute threatens to complicate the battle to oust Islamic State from the town of Tal Afar: Both the U.S.-backed Iraqi military and Shiite militias supported by Iran want to spearhead the fight.

France Ready to Walk ‘Hand in Hand’ With Germany to Build New Europe

France’s recent elections give the eurozone an historic opportunity to deepen economic ties, led by a deeper relationship with Germany, according to Bruno Le Maire, the country’s new finance and economy minister.

The quiet fight against browser noise pollution

Are you tired of noisy videos playing when you visit a Web page? Yeah? Well so are some of the biggest browser makers. Here’s a look behind the page.

Microsoft partners with Token on biometric ring for logging into Windows 10

Microsoft is partnering with Token, maker of a biometric ring, to give users another option to log into Windows 10 via a wearable device.

Red Hat integrates Kubernetes in Red Hat Cloud Suite

Want an all-in-one hybrid-cloud system? Red Hat thinks it has what you need in its Linux-based Red Hat Cloud Suite.

Advanced Analytics: A conversation with Microsoft and Ecolab about cloud strategies and intelligence

Ecolab uses advanced analytics to save water and deliver safer, more efficient operations for its customers. In this webcast, Microsoft Cloud Data Solution Architect Jin Cho and Ecolab Director of Analytics, Development and Architecture Craig Senese have a candid chat with CBSi Distinguished Lecturer David Gewirtz about the ways Microsoft Azure helps Ecolab transcend the limitations of legacy infrastructure and leverage real-time analytics.

Islamic State Is Near Defeat in Iraq, Prime Minister Says

Iraq’s prime minister said that Islamic State was on the cusp of defeat in his country as the military retook the Mosul mosque where the extremist group’s leader appeared three years ago as head of a self-declared caliphate.

Adobe brings voice analytics to its cloud platform

The software will analyze voice-activated searches through AI assistant platforms including Siri, Cortana, Alexa, and Google Home.

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.

China’s Xi Promises to Protect Hong Kong’s Status as Beijing Tightens Grip

Chinese President Xi Jinping, in Hong Kong to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the city’s return to China, said he was committed maintaining its semiautonomous status, even as Beijing increasingly exerts its influence over the former British colony.

Microsoft buys cloud-monitoring vendor Cloudyn

Microsoft is acquiring Cloudyn, a cloud monitoring and analytics firm with which it has partnered previously, for an undisclosed amount.

Microsoft aims to simplify Windows 10 PC set-up with Windows AutoPilot

Microsoft is adding several new management features to Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and its Intune mobile-device management service this Fall.

Alexa, help! Amazon just hit me with the worst tech support ever

You’d expect better than a sub-Prime support experience from the presumed leader in home automation and Internet of Things.

Mobile seduction: iPhone 7 Plus vs. Samsung Galaxy S8

Why did a Samsung device attract a business user away from Apple? Learn the details and what it means for you.

Although chatbot use rises, we still prefer talking to humans

Research has forecast that bot interactions in the banking sector, completed without human assistance, will move from 12 percent to over 90 percent in 2022. Will this mean the end of the contact centre agent as bots take over?

US reveals new airport security measures to avoid expanding laptop ban

The new decree may make life easier for travelers, but certainly not for airlines.

Parallels debuts Toolbox for Windows

Parallels Toolbox for Windows is a suite of more than 20 time-saving, single-purpose tools that let you complete common computing tasks — in just one click.

The SD-WAN Race — ready, set, wait?

In the SD-WAN race, every horse believes it has some form of “special sauce”. Picking a winner looks tough. Looks like I am going to need a few more jockeys.

Canada’s ruling on Google search results sparks censorship concerns

The ruling, requiring Google to de-index a company’s website globally, sets a dangerous precedent, some internet freedom advocates warn.

Google Cloud Platform, Nutanix forge hybrid cloud strategic pact

Google Cloud and ​Nutanix joint customers will be able to manage on-premises and public cloud infrastructure as one unified service.

Google experiments with native, mobile VR ad formats

Google shared its first idea for a native VR format, explaining ads should be non-intrusive and easy for developers to implement and customize.

Rosie the robot is finally on her way

Sphero spin-off Misty Robotics is the latest company to promise to bring Jetsons-style robots to every home and office.

Chopper Flight Leaves Venezuelans Mystified

Officials said police commando Oscar Pérez hijacked a military helicopter, flew around dropping what they said were explosives, then landed and disappeared—along with his helicopter. Beleaguered residents are skeptical.

The biggest Windows 10 shop? Microsoft partner Accenture

Accenture is on track to have all of its 400,000 employees on Windows 10 by 2018, officials say, which will culminate a two-year corporate migration.

Windows 10 tip: Stop using the horribly insecure SMBv1 protocol

For years, Microsoft has been recommending that you disable the vulnerable SMBv1 protocol. Recent ransomware outbreaks underscore the need to take this important step. Here’s how.

Remote code execution flaws exposed in Kaspersky Server software

Core Security’s advisory reveals a number of dangerous vulnerabilities in the antivirus server solution.

More video! Apple’s new HEVC codec cuts storage needs, but should you care?

Apple claims its new and improved codec delivers the same quality with half the file size, or better quality with the same size. OK, but the real question is, should you care? Only sometimes.

Accenture buys mobile design firm Intrepid

Accenture plans to merge Intrepid and its 150-person team into its Digital division.

Mattis Says Trump’s Warning to Syria Deters Chemical Attack

U.S. Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said the Trump administration’s warning to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s government against using chemical weapons appears to have worked, at least for now.

Petya: The poison behind the latest ransomware attack

Unpatched Windows machines are getting hammered again by a new ransomware attacker.

IBM, Lightbend partner to build cognitive enterprise tech

The partnership will result in the development of enterprise-grade cognitive applications on-premise and in the cloud.

Salesforce steps up developer efforts for Einstein

Salesforce is adding APIs to its Einstein AI platform and courting more developers.

Goodbye, Beijing: Chinese Immigrants Embrace Hong Kong Way of Life

In the 20 years since Britain gave Hong Kong back to China, a wave of immigrants from the mainland have flooded the city and they have become the newest protectors of local uniqueness.

Move Fast and Break Things, book review: Where did the internet go wrong?

Jonathan Taplin’s book examines how a handful of Silicon Valley libertarians came to dominate the internet via giant companies like Google, Facebook and Amazon.

Alibaba ups Lazada stake with $1B investment

Chinese e-commerce giant will pump in US$1 billion to increase its shares in Lazada to 83 percent, as it looks to expand its footprint across “relatively untapped” Southeast Asian e-commerce markets.

Toshiba to sue partner Western Digital over meddling in chip sale

It wouldn’t be the first relationship to go sour over money.

Petya more vicious than WannaCry, but Singapore impact still uncertain

SingCERT warns that the latest ransomware as “more dangerous and intrusive”, but its immediate impact in Singapore remains unclear for now as there have been no reports of major disruptions.

Australia’s encryption thwart thought is fraught

It’s not an attack on mathematics. Attorney-General Brandis’ attack on terrorist encryption is an attack on the very fabric of secure mobile communications.

Qualcomm announces Snapdragon Wear 1200 with focus on pet, children, elderly, and fitness markets

The new ultra-low power processor fits into the existing Snapdragon Wear 1100 and 2100 platform offerings by bringing always connected solutions with LTE support.

Qualcomm’s new fingerprint sensors let you wake up your phone underwater

Qualcomm’s latest sensors suggest smartphone vendors are taking “waterproof” capabilities to the next level.

Facebook reaches 2 billion monthly active users

More than a quarter of the world now uses Facebook at least once a month.

MIT develops drone swarms that can drive

MIT’s CSAIL team created a swarm of eight quadcopter drones that can fly and drive through a city-like setting.

Global app economy to reach $6.3 trillion in 2021: App Annie

App Annie also projects that a person will spend an average of $946 on mobile commerce by 2021.

Cisco Live 2017: Key Takeaways from CEO Chuck Robbins’ Keynote

Cisco says it has reinvented networking for the IoT age.

Cisco Jasper rolls out Control Center 7.0, adds premium services

Control Center 7.0 is an effort to combine Jasper’s IoT platform with other Cisco technologies.

Cisco Jasper rolls out Command Center 7.0, adds premium services

Command Center 7.0 is an effort to combine Jasper’s IoT platform with other Cisco technologies.

Microsoft’s Nano Server: What to expect this Fall

Microsoft is changing the positioning and feature set of Nano Server with the coming Fall feature release of Windows Server 2016. Here’s what to expect.

Is DevOps sustainable after the consultants leave?

As with many a corporate initiative, DevOps is launched with high hopes and lots of hoopla. But will everyone continue to work together as one happy, aligned family? .

Box expands Microsoft cloud partnership, inks co-sell pact

Box will also incorporate more of Microsoft’s machine learning and artificial intelligence services into its platform.

Global survey: Most people expect humans will grow to trust, even love, AI

A new survey on attitudes toward AI, commissioned by ARM, illustrates how uses cases may evolve given the level of trust humans expect to have in the technology.

Huawei announces global launch details of the Honor 9 and Honor Band 3

Huawei continues to develop the Honor brand for the younger generation and its latest Honor 9 smartphone will be launching soon around the world. The Honor Band 3 is also launching for easy daily activity tracking.

American Airlines to move consumer-facing apps to IBM Cloud, says Cloud Foundry key

American Airlines will move its AA.com, mobile app and kiosks to IBM Cloud.

Pentagon Sees Signs Syria Is Preparing Chemical Attack

The Pentagon said it has seen signs that Syria is preparing to use chemical weapons, setting the stage for a new showdown with President Bashar al-Assad.

SugarCRM launches Hint, aims for ‘relationship intelligence’

SugarCRM’s Hint aims to scour the web to produce more complete customer profiles for enterprises.

Inside the Museum of Failure: Microsoft’s Kin to Apple’s Pippin, the world’s greatest flops

Coke 2, Bic’s ‘she-pen’, and Nokia’s ‘taco phone’ N-gage probably shouldn’t have been released, but they shouldn’t be forgotten either.

Begone, sonic boom: NASA takes on the screech of supersonic travel

The iconic “boom” of the Concorde can be transformed into little more than a “thump.”

Trump Administration Warns Assad Would Pay ‘Heavy Price’ for Another Chemical Attack

The White House said the U.S. had detected what may be preparations by the Syrian government for a chemical-weapons attack and warned that the country’s ruler and military would “pay a heavy price” if they carried out a strike.

Manjaro Linux 17.0.2 is released, and it’s time to update your passwords

A new roll-up release of Manjaro Linux is available. Perhaps more importantly, a weakness in passwords created during previous system installations is explained.

Zero-day Skype flaw causes crashes, remote code execution

The critical flaw doesn’t require any user interaction, either.

Hertz Foundation: 60 years of finding and funding top scientists

The Hertz Foundation has developed a process that discovers the top emerging talent across many applied disciplines in engineering, physics, maths and biology—and funds their work leading to important discoveries.

Nvidia partners with Volvo, ZF and others to expand automotive footprint

Virtually the entire auto ecosystem is developing on the Nvidia Drive PX platform and Nvidia’s software stack, the company boasts.

InnSpire builds a computer into an Ethernet cable

Plug one end of InnSpire’s InnCable into an Ethernet socket, the other end into a TV set’s HDMI port, and you have a very neat Android set-top box. It’s aimed at the hotel industry, but the company is already discussing residential and other applications.

Brazil President Is Charged With Corruption

Brazil’s top prosecutor filed criminal charges against President Michel Temer, marking a critical new phase for the corruption purge that has roiled Latin America’s largest country for the past three years.

iOS 11 first look: What’s new in Apple’s public beta (gallery)

Here’s the first look at the long-awaited operating system.

Apple releases iOS 11 preview. Here’s what’s new

The software improves several security features, such as nudging users to use two-factor authentication.

Telling stories, closing deals with data visualization

At Ecolab, IT and analytics pros use visualizations and dashboards to communicate the value their services bring to customers.

Get your iPhone or iPad ready for the iOS 11 public beta

Here’s what you need to do to make sure things go smoothly for you and you don’t lose any data.

Analytics and data jobs: What employers are looking for

IT managers at Ecolab share the skills they’re looking for when recruiting developers and analysts for their data-driven operation.

NBA analytics: Going data pro

For the NBA, like every other sports league, awards are important. They can generate attention, spur debate, make money, and involve fans, players, and experts, among others. Is there data science and analytics behind them — can there or should there be? We picked the NBA Most Improved Player award as an example to analyze some aspects of data-driven culture.

Protecting App Dev and Test Environments

Next-generation attacks necessitate next-generation security, especially when the intellectual property in your cloud environment, public or private, represents the future of your company. We’ll look at the importance of best practices for keeping cloud projects segmented for security and compliance.

Quick Mac tip: What to do if your cooling fans are always on

Are the fans in your Mac or MacBook constantly roaring away at full speed? Try these tips.

Anthem customers to get less than $1 each after 2015 breach

The lawyers who brought the suit get up to one-third of the $115 million settlement.

Debian Linux reveals Intel Skylake and Kaby Lake processors have broken hyper-threading

The latest Intel chips have a nasty bug that causes unpredictable system behavior.

​Corvil’s network analytics to plug into Cisco’s Tetration platform

Dublin-based Corvil said its network analytics tools will be integrated into Cisco’s Tetration platform.

May Clinches Deal With Northern Irish Party to Support Minority Government

U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May clinched a deal with Northern Irish lawmakers that gives her Conservative Party the necessary votes it needs to govern as a minority administration.

Why pressing Trump for a reprieve on the H-1B today may not help Modi or Indian IT

The inexorable changes sweeping the global tech landscape means that the Indian Prime Minister’s attempts to fight for the H-1B will not rescue Indian IT in the long run.

Self-driving car owners could become the traffic elite through Hyperlanes

While autonomous vehicles may have their own premium lane in the future, the rest of us could be stuck in gridlock.

SamSam ransomware now demands $33,000 from victims

Attacks have increased, and so has the blackmail.

This is what the iPhone 8 will (probably) look like

Love it or hate it, it seems that Apple has some pretty big design changes coming with the iPhone 8.

12.9 vs 10.5 Apple iPad Pros, Bixby Voice, and iOS 11 beta (MobileTechRoundup show #401)

Both Kevin and Matthew purchased the new Apple iPad Pro, but in different sizes. One uses it mostly at home while the other is a road warrior. Matt may switch after visiting the Apple Store this week.

Incipio DualPro for BlackBerry KEYone: Two layer protection and soft touch finish

The BlackBerry KEYone is an excellent Android smartphone that looks great in the office. Incipio provides some great case options to protect your device and add some color.

Oil Tanker Explodes in Pakistan, Killing More Than 120 People

An overturned tanker caught fire on a highway and killed dozens of people who had rushed to the scene to gather leaking fuel.

8 steps to becoming a ‘cloud-native’ enterprise

Go Agile, go DevOps, get the right skills, and don’t fret the ROI just yet.

One-fifth of today’s enterprise applications were born in the cloud, surveys suggest

‘Let them die in their own lifecycle’: Will on-premises applications simply wither away through gradual attrition?

Qatar Dismisses Arab Demands as Diplomatic Spat Drags On

The stalemate between Qatar and its Arab neighbors showed no signs of easing after Doha described the demands it received as unrealistic, despite calls for a diplomatic solution by a top Emirati official.

Microsoft’s Windows 10 Shared Source Kit code leaks

Some Windows 10 source code leaked to the Web, but according to some reports, the potential for serious exploits may be somewhat limited due to what was included.

Pakistan Terror Attacks Kill Dozens

The death toll from multiple terror attacks across Pakistan rose to 72, officials said, making it one of the deadliest days in the country so far this year and prompting the government to ramp up security and counterterrorism operations.

Petnet SmartFeeder: Feed your cat or dog remotely using your smartphone

Feed your four-legged friend right from your iPhone or Android phone.

Huawei launches R&D center in Brazil

The company has invested $1,3 million in a facility to develop mobile technology projects in partnership with government agency.

Can AI make your health insurance better?

Using machine learning, along with basic information and history about customers, health insurance carriers can up their game.

Security considerations for the AI era

Analytics often involves corporate data and proprietary training algorithms. Keep them out of the wrong hands with these key strategies.

16 things HBO’s Silicon Valley gets right and wrong about Silicon Valley

HBO’s Silicon Valley paints a very funny picture of the technology industry. How accurate a picture is it, though?

Apps and gadgets to calm the stressed out geek

If your boss — or your workload — is getting the better of you, take time out with these apps and gadgets designed to relax you and remove your stress.

Linux owns supercomputing

In the latest Top500 supercomputer race, only two — count ’em, two — of the world’s fastest computers aren’t running Linux.

Google will stop scanning Gmail content for ad targeting

The move brings the consumer version of Gmail in line with the G Suite version, which never scanned email content for ad purposes.

Image tools for better online engagement

Make your posts more engaging and encourage more clicks and comments with these image-editing and graphics tools.

Leveraging cloud for AI success

Hosted infrastructure may be spun up and leveraged on a pay-as-you-go basis, a smart option for IT departments that don’t have machine learning experts on-staff.

Six features the iPhone 8 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.

Exploring the infrastructure needs of AI

Does it make sense to maintain a high-speed analytics framework on-premises? We look at the resource stacks and database architectures most often used in advanced analytics.

BlackBerry misses Q1 revenue targets as enterprise sales shrink

Despite the revenue miss, BlackBerry reported a surprise Q1 profit of $671 million.

Police get broad phone and computer hacking powers in Germany

The German parliament has waved through a massive expansion of police hacking powers.

iPad Pro 10.5 inch: Back on an Apple computing device, but not in the form I anticipated

It’s been a few years since I’ve used an Apple computer and I was considering a new MacBook prior to the recent WWDC event. I ended up saving some money and buying a more portable Apple device instead.

Arab States Demand Qatar Close Al Jazeera, Shutter Turkish Base

Saudi Arabia and other Arab states have called on Qatar to shut down state broadcaster Al Jazeera and close a Turkish military base in the Persian Gulf state, according to a draft list of demands offered up to end a diplomatic spat.

Germany aims to store all users’ browsing data. But court says it’s breaking EU law

A law due to come into force in days in Germany on storing internet usage data breaks EU regs, a court rules.

Two British men arrested over Microsoft hacking plot

The duo has tried, time and time again, to break into Microsoft’s systems to steal customer data.

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Theresa May Presents Plans for EU Citizens’ Rights Post-Brexit

All European Union citizens currently in Britain would have a pathway to apply for permanent residency under an offer British Prime Minister Theresa May outlined Thursday evening to her European Union counterparts.

EU Leaders Reach Political Deal on Russian Sanctions

European Union leaders reached a political deal Thursday to extend the bloc’s economic sanctions on Russia by a further six months.

Beyond sensors: RFID and wearables

Warehouses, retail outlets, and other industries are using RFID tags and wearable devices for ERP and supply chain management.

Google pitches new legal framework for cross-border data handling

The current legal ambiguity concerning cross-border law enforcement requests for data has slowed down investigations and leaves consumer privacy at risk, Google argued in Washington, DC.

Sensory perception in the enterprise

Initial forays into the IoT involve sensors on everything from appliances to HVAC systems. Here’s how IT departments are embracing IoT hardware and consuming IoT data streams.

Red Hat moves into remote offices with Hyperconverged Infrastructure

Red Hat’s new Hyperconverged Infrastructure brings datacenter capabilites into your branch offices.

First Test for Saudi Arabia’s King-in-Waiting: Fixing the Economy

The economic reform plan championed by newly-designated Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has made little headway. The first heir to the throne now gets another chance.

Moving mobile support to the cloud

With your users spread all over the world, it’s time to consider a cloud-based mobility management solution.

Amazon opens smart home camera control to Alexa developers

Smart home cameras from Nest, August, Amcrest, EZViz, IC Realtime, Vivint, Ring, and Arlo will be compatible with the touchscreen Echo Show.

IBM launches Microservice Builder for cloud, on-prem environments

The new tool is part of IBM’s ongoing effort to assist and encourage developers who are creating and managing apps built with microservices.

Foxconn set to discontinue Brazil manufacturing operations

The firm appears to be giving up on the country following promises of $12bn investment.

Photos: How FC Barcelona uses football player data to win games

FC Barcelona is focusing on data analysis to give it an edge on the soccer field and at the bank.

OpenVPN taken to task after audit ignores remote code execution flaws

Serious security bugs have been exposed, some of which can lead to remote code execution.

Symantec patches Messaging Gateway remote code execution bugs

The three vulnerabilities allow attackers to disarm the platform and execute code.

The Saudi Shake-Up Has One Goal: Drag the Country Into Modern Era

The elevation of Mohammed bin Salman is a bet he can pull off a radical financial and economic transformation.

Remember the Essential Eight so you won’t WannaCry

Security basics are your best bet.

Security considerations for IoT systems and devices

How do you leverage IoT endpoints and environments without increasing security risks? Here are some practical tips for locking down your IoT setup.

Hands-on with Samsung Bixby Voice beta: 3,000 reasons to finally use the button

A couple months after launching the Galaxy S8 with a dedicated Bixby button with limited functionality, an early beta is now being tested on devices across the US.

Oracle beats Q4 expectations with continued cloud momentum

After landing a major deal to move AT&T workloads to the cloud, Oracle seeks to keep growing cloud revenues from its existing customers.

Storage and networking for the IoT

IoT data streams can be incredibly valuable, but they can also tax on-premises datacenter resources. Here’s how cloud can help your operation scale for IoT processing.

Intel to work with IOC to bring VR, drones and more to the Olympics

By signing on as an Olympic Partner through 2024, Intel has a global platform to showcase the technology its new Sports Group has to offer.

Vendors will ship 125 million wearable devices in 2017: IDC

The wearables market is still dominated by watches and wristbands, but more form factors have emerged in the category, including earwear and connected clothing.

Security experts warn lawmakers of election hacking risks

The hundred-plus security experts say many US states are “inadequately prepared” to deal with the rising cybersecurity risks of state and federal elections.

Artificial intelligence promises to boost profits across industries, says Accenture

The report noted that AI could boost gross value added across 16 industries in 12 economies by about $14 trillion through 2035.

MongoDB doubles down on the enterprise

At its annual user conference, MongoDB detailed its product and cloud roadmap. While positioning itself as a new kind of database, it is adding features geared for DBAs. And with the first birthday of its Atlas managed cloud service, MongoDB is extending it from Amazon to Azure and Google clouds.

Understanding the 2017 Mac market, in pictures

If you think the Mac is just a small bit of Apple’s overall business, you’d be right. But if you think the Mac market is small, you’d be very, very wrong.

Five emerging technologies for rapid digital transformation

The enterprise world of technology is finally catching up with the consumer world. Here are some representative examples of new enabling products for faster digital change.

Google cracks down on Ztorg Trojans plaguing the Play app store

The malware sends premium rate messages through Android devices to plunder your bank account.

Windows 10 tip: Save your background and other settings as a custom theme

Every time you connect to a wireless network, Windows saves your connection properties. Here’s how to trim unwanted networks from that list and how to prevent metered networks from blowing up your monthly bill.

Saudi King Salman Ousts Nephew as Crown Prince, Installs Son

King Salman named his son as the country’s new crown prince, a move that carries far-reaching implications for the monarchy and the biggest economy in the Middle East.

Avanade, Huawei to sell Microsoft Azure Stack appliances

Microsoft’s short list of vendors that will sell Azure Stack running on server hardware in customers’ datacenters is gradually growing longer.

One small step for man, one giant leap for kidneys

As ‘kidneys on a chip’ head to the ISS, researchers will be waiting to find out how the environment impacts kidney health.

IBM supercomputing to power global weather forecasting model

The Weather Company, an IBM business, is collaborating with the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) to develop sophisticated forecasting models

AMD’s Epyc server chips beat Intel Xeon 2-socket performance at every price point

Whether you’re spending $400 or $4,000, AMD’s Epyc is wiping the floor with the Intel Xeon chips.

Adobe Q2 beats estimates

Adobe said Creative Cloud revenue grew to a record $1.01 billion.

Red Hat beats Q1 estimates, raises fiscal 2018 revenue outlook

Subscription revenue growth was in the double digits year-over-year, driving overall revenue.

APIs and platforms begin to flex their business muscles

As platform-oriented organizations ascend, interest in enterprise APIs grows. Of interest lately: data and analytics.

IoT Storage and the Cloud

Data storage is a hugely popular use case for cloud services, and IoT implementations will only increase the need for scalable, affordable capacity in the cloud. In this infographic, we showcase the predicted growth statistics for IoT and highlight the features that IT implementers need to look for when phasing in an IoT analytics solution powered by the cloud.

Why brands can’t thrive without a good influencer marketing campaign

Brands are building deeper relationships with influencers using instant social platforms like Instagram and Snapchat.

U.S. Jet Downs Syrian Pro-Regime Drone

A U.S. fighter jet shot down a pro-Syrian regime armed drone Tuesday after it flew toward coalition troops in southern Syria, according to the U.S.-led coalition.

Kafka: The story so far

Hard problems at scale, the future of application development, and building an open source business. If any of that is of interest, or if you want to know about Kafka, real-time data, and streaming APIs in the cloud and beyond, Jay Kreps has some thoughts to share.

Additive manufacturing firms gear up for 3D printed parts race in aviation

GE Additive, Norsk Titanium and Stratasys are rolling out 3D printing systems tailored for the aerospace industry as FAA parts approval looms.

Tesla nearing deal to produce cars in China: Report

A deal with a local partner would help Tesla bypass a 25 percent import tariff.

Microsoft launches Stream, its Office 365 business video service

Microsoft’s replacement for Office 365 Video, a service known as Microsoft Stream, is beginning its phased roll-out globally.

Lenovo launches ThinkStation P320 Tiny, a mini workstation

PC makers are increasingly pitching PC as a service and subscription based models to go along with thin clients.

Lenovo revamps data center portfolio with ThinkSystem, ThinkAgile

The ThinkSystem brand will include servers, storage and networking. ThinkAgile is focused on software-defined data centers and integrated and converged systems.

SUSE release Container-as-a-Service Platform

SUSE goes all in for containers with SUSE Container-as-a-Service.

Tobii Pro brings eye-tracking research to VR

The eye tracking company is integrating its technology into the Hitachi Vive business edition headset for commercial and academic research.

ProtonMail’s new free VPN won’t ‘abuse user trust’ like Google and Facebook

ProtonMail says its VPN will protect privacy online and will not abuse user trust as Facebook and Google allegedly do in order to sell ads.

New Juniper Networks products, services focused on agility

Juniper’s new cloud-grade networking offerings are tailored for both the enterprise and service providers.

Google revamps Jobs search to streamline vacancy hunting

The firm is pushing into the job aggregation market with new filters, search tools, and prominent displays.

Iraqis Deploy Drones to Target ISIS in Mosul Battle

Iraqi forces are using small, off-the-shelf drones to target Islamic State in the crowded and twisting streets of Mosul’s Old City, where the militants are making a last stand.

Tesco glitch causes online delivery chaos across the UK

Home deliveries are being canceled at random or delayed, and customers are not happy.

Stack Clash vulnerabilities smash Linux defenses in the quest for root access

The serious chain of bugs can be used to compromise Linux, FreeBSD, OpenBSD, and Solaris.

Russia Warns U.S. as Risks Rise in Syria

Russia escalated tensions with the U.S., promising to actively track U.S. and coalition aircraft over Syria with air defense systems and warplanes.

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Dropbox announces network expansion to boost file access speeds

Over the next several months, Dropbox will turn on five new regional accelerators across key regions.

Debian 9 ‘Stretch’ Linux has arrived

Debian, one of the main Linux distributions, has just released its latest major update.

Visa exports fintech startup contest to LatAm and Caribbean

The firm’s Everywhere Initiative wants to foster the development of new payment offerings in the region using its APIs.

​Amazon vs Walmart: It’s on

Retail will never be the same as the two giant retailers battle over the merger of online and brick-and-mortar shopping.

Managing the multi-cloud: It’s complicated

When planning out your cloud deployment, keep in mind you’ll likely be using multiple clouds. That means you’ll need to also and budget for cloud management software and systems.

Access and Control for Cloud-Based Data

When corporate data is outside the data center’s four walls, another entity now shares access and control. We’ll explain the key considerations around access management, authentication, and endpoint protection.

AR to be key to business, as VR lands with consumers, says IDC

IDC projected that AR and VR headsets will grow from just under 10 million units in 2016 to nearly 100 million unites in 2021.

198 million Americans hit by “largest ever” voter records leak

Personal data on 198 million voters, including analytics data that suggests who a person is likely to vote for and why, was stored on an unsecured Amazon server.

Forcing Firefox 54, and saving web pages as single files

The new multi-process Firefox 54 is great, but you have to remove incompatible extensions to get it to work. One of mine was an add-on to save web pages as single files, but luckily there are ways to save MHTML files using other browsers

Elon Musk claims Mars colony dreams critical to avoid ‘Doomsday’ event

The entrepreneur says one million people sent safely to the planet can help us avoid extinction — and has outlined how to do it.

Israel to build quantum communications tech lab

Hebrew University wants to lead the way in the development of quantum-based uncrackable communication systems.

Van Plows Into Crowd Near London Mosque in Suspected Terror Attack

A driver rammed a van into a crowd of Muslim worshipers leaving prayers at a north London mosque early Monday, in what police called a terrorist attack.

London Attack: One Person Killed After Van Hits Pedestrians

A vehicle rammed into pedestrians outside a mosque in north London, killing one person and injuring at least 10 others, in what British authorities said was a potential terror attack.

Governments to declare war on mathematics and dumb criminals

Rules of encryption be damned, Western governments are looking to put the genie back in the bottle.

​Artificial intelligence and privacy engineering: Why it matters NOW

The growth of AI and large data sets pose great risks to privacy. Two top experts explain the issues to help your company manage this crucial part of the technology landscape.

U.S.-led Coalition Says It Shot Down Syrian Aircraft

The U.S.-led coalition said it had, for the first time, downed a Syrian plane after the plane attacked U.S.-backed forces fighting Islamic State in northern Syria.

Macron Set for Convincing Win in Parliamentary Vote

French President Emmanuel Macron was set to win a commanding majority in parliamentary elections, empowering him to carry out economic overhauls.

Five Apple products that are headed for the scrapheap

As Apple more and more morphs into a smartphone company (albeit a wildly profitable smartphone company), a number of products in the Apple lineup are being allowed to wither and die.
Here are five Apple products that are on the endangered list.

Seven U.S. Sailors Confirmed Dead After Collision With Cargo Ship

The bodies of the seven sailors were recovered from inside the USS Fitzgerald as the investigation into what caused the collision off the coast of Japan continues.

Retail in 2021: When clicks have buried bricks

In the not-so-distant future, virtually all shopping will take place at home.

Kiwi for Gmail lets Windows users break free of the browser

Hundreds of millions of people use Google’s Gmail and are frustrated daily by the experience. With the release of the Windows version of Kiwi for Gmail , you can finally get the full Gmail (and G Suite) experience in an app.

Back to Samsung from the Apple iPhone for one reason: signal strength

My wife was getting used to the iOS interface, but one major issue had her swap the SIM out of the iPhone 7 and into a Samsung Galaxy S8. She’s happy with her phone again and it is not because of the OS.

Seven U.S. Sailors Missing After Navy Destroyer Collides With Ship

A U.S. destroyer severely damaged in a collision with a cargo vessel off the coast of Japan reached port as the Japanese and U.S. militaries searched for seven sailors missing after the predawn incident.

How Amazon’s Whole Foods purchase could solve its grocery supply chain puzzle

The $13.7 billion deal marks a turning point in Amazon’s strategic efforts when it comes to cracking the $600 billion grocery market.

Must-have iPhone accessories for under $25

Kit out your iPhone with the best accessories without breaking the bank.

The best tech inventions that have enabled humans to evolve

In this series, we look at everything, large and small, that has changed the way we do things or has significantly enhanced our lives. In part 14, we look at inventions that have furthered human advancement throughout time.

Mobile + Collaboration: A conversation with Microsoft and G&J Pepsi about real-world solutions

Managing a large and diverse mobile workforce is challenging, especially when legacy solutions impose limitations and complexity on IT departments. In this webcast, Microsoft Corporate VP Brad Anderson and G&J Pepsi’s Cloud Services and Systems Integration Manager Eric McKinney have a candid chat with CBSi Distinguished Lecturer David Gewirtz and Technology Editor Michael Steinhart about the ways Microsoft Cloud Services can help organizations streamline their mobility and workforce management tasks.

Gulf Allies Draw U.S. Into Mideast Rift

America’s closest Gulf allies have entangled the Trump administration in a longstanding rift in the Mideast as a group of Saudi-led nations pursues a realignment that risks further destabilizing the region and complicating the fight against Islamic State.

Will robots ever really become part of our daily lives?

Tesla CEO Elon Musk sees artificial intelligence as the future. Professor Stephen Hawking thinks robots will one day destroy all human life. Who do you side with on the AI debate?

Inside Microsoft’s Surface Laptop and Surface Pro 5

According to iFixit, Microsoft’s Surface Laptop is not a laptop. It’s a glue-filled monstrosity.

Walmart buys menswear label Bonobos for $310 million

The deal marks Walmart’s latest push into the fashion category.

Amazon to buy Whole Foods for $13.7 billion, dives into bricks, clicks, groceries

Amazon said it will keep Whole Foods running under current leadership as it expands its physical and grocery footprint in one swoop.

Micro Focus appoints LatAm head

Brazil head Marco Leone gets promoted as the company’s vice president for the region.

12 great Father’s Day gifts: Unique, geeky, affordable and sure to thrill

You say Dad already has a $50 smartphone-controlled drone? No problem: Here are 11 more tech toys you won’t find at your local Walmart.

Digital transformation about to face business reality vs. investment tug of war

Digital transformation sounds great until the core business slows down and shareholders want better returns. Get ready to juggle priorities and possibly executives too.

Amazon patents way to stop you checking online rival prices in-store

Well, it isn’t very polite after all.

Russia Says ISIS Leader May Have Been Killed in Airstrike

The Russian military said it might have killed Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in a late May airstrike, a claim that a senior U.S. official couldn’t immediately confirm.

AMD Radeon Vega Frontier graphics cards make an appearance

You might want to be sitting down before having a look at the prices.

Senate Passes Bill That Would Expand Russia Sanctions, Limit Trump’s Say

The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a bill to expand sanctions on Moscow and wrest more control of Russian sanctions policy from the Trump administration.

Gartner puts AWS, Microsoft Azure top of its Magic Quadrant for IaaS

But Google is emerging as a No. 3 option in a hurry. Also note Alibaba Cloud is on the rise.

Facebook outlines its AI-driven efforts to fight terrorism

After facing criticism from EU leaders following the string of terrorist attacks in the UK, Facebook is stepping up its efforts to curb extremist content online.

CIA has been hacking into Wi-Fi routers for years, leaked documents show

The hacking tools target hundreds of models developed by dozens of router manufacturers.

Microsoft to deliver two Windows Server feature updates per year starting this Fall

Microsoft is moving Windows Server to the same semi-annual feature-update schedule as Windows client and Office 365 ProPlus are now on. Here’s how this will work.

​Cloud Foundry certification launches

Want to master the hottest Platform-as-a-Service cloud around? The Cloud Foundry Certified Developer program is now open.

We don’t need better Macs. We need more powerful iPads

Cupertino is allowing vertical markets to slip away to their competition in favor of appeasing its dwindling Mac fanbase.

Four marketing technology lessons via Salesforce’s State of Marketing report

As marketing and technology blend together, enterprises will have to deploy artificial intelligence to keep up and maintain budgets.

iOS 11 has a big problem, and we’re to blame for it

Cramming more features into an operating system means more complexity and poorer discoverability. And while we demand more features, Apple doesn’t seem to have an answer to the problems that this demand creates.

Salesforce updates Health Cloud to better engage patients

New features to the Health Cloud make it easier for physicians to coordinate different care plans for patients, to communicate with patients directly.

Salesforce launches Einstein Analytics, Discovery, aims to bring AI to business users

Salesforce Einstein Analytics and Discovery are designed to bolster AI, predictive models and storytelling for the business user.

London Tower Fire Death Toll Climbs to 17

The death toll from a fire that engulfed a high-rise building in west London rose to 17 and was likely to increase, police said, as criticism mounted that officials have been too slow to address fire safety concerns.

EU roaming charges scrapped: What you need to know

You might still end up with a hefty bill unless you’re careful.

Bike thieves beware: This startup is using smart tech to reinvent cycle parking

An Estonian firm’s internet-connected racks are generating interest around the world.

European police break up counter antivirus, crypter ring

The cybercriminals offered software able to hide malware including keyloggers and RATs.

Mozilla patches 32 vulnerabilities in Firefox 54

The latest version of the browser is no long vulnerable to a bug which triggered exploitable crashes.

Eagle Eye Networks buys Panasonic’s cloud video surveillance service and Nubo security camera

Cloud-based video management specialist Eagle Eye Networks expands its global reach by acquiring Panasonic’s video surveillance solution.

Microsoft’s ‘Office in the Windows Store’ release is coming June 15

The full versions of Microsoft’s Office apps, brought to the Windows 10 Store using the ‘Project Centennial’ bridge are set for imminent release, according to a new leak.

AWS lauds Iowa City, Virginia Beach, other cities for cloud innovations

Amazon Web Services recognized 14 government entities, as well as five businesses, for using cloud tools to improve public services.

London High-Rise Fire Kills at Least 12

The death toll from a blaze in west London rose to at least 12 in a high-rise tower that residents had complained was a fire hazard, raising questions about maintenance and safety of low-income housing.

Top tools for learning more about AI

Stay on top of the latest in AI research and training with these tips and resources.

US internet company refused to participate in NSA surveillance, documents reveal

The company, which wasn’t named, quietly pushed back in the government’s secret court against the National Security Agency’s surveillance program, but ultimately failed.

Facebook researchers progress on teaching AI chatbots to negotiate

The goal for Facebook is to create a chatbot that can have an actual conversation, think ahead and negotiate.

Apple supplier Foxconn may build plant in Wisconsin: Report

The Taiwanese electronics giant had previously said it’s looking to expand in the US. Now, its destination may be Wisconsin.

Get ready for the coming iOS 11 ‘Appocalypse’

The end is nigh for all 32-bit iOS apps, so if you’re still relying on older apps, it’s time to find alternatives.

Artificial intelligence is transforming enterprise software in a profound way

AI and machine learning are bringing enterprise software developers and operations teams much, much closer to where the front-line customer action takes place.

Microsoft Ventures: A look at Redmond’s latest 13 investments

Microsoft’s venture-funding arm has disclosed investments in 13 companies since the start of this calendar year, primarily in the AI, security, and cloud and datacenter realms.

The iPhone 8 will have twice as much glass for you to break

If you’re someone who worried that they are going to smash their iPhone’s display, the next iPhone will have twice as much glass for you to worry about.

One console to rule them all

Managing a fleet of diverse devices can be challenging. Here’s a look at Mobile Device Management solutions and the tools they add to your arsenal, including remote wipe, over-the-air provisioning, and more.

Windows 10 tip: Manage your saved Wi-Fi networks

Every time you connect to a wireless network, Windows saves your connection properties. Here’s how to trim unwanted networks from that list and how to prevent metered networks from blowing up your monthly bill.

Securing the press: Meet The New York Times’ new infosec leader

In this geopolitical era, freedom of the press is guaranteed to those who can protect sources and methods. The New York Times’ new cybersecurity chief explains why his progressive approach to protecting the global media organization is more important than ever.

Alienware updates Area 51 gaming desktop with AMD Ryzen ThreadRipper, Intel Core X-Series processors

Dell’s gaming arm will be the first manufacturer to ship a system with AMD’s 16-core CPU when it becomes available at the end of July.

10Gig Ethernet for small business: Viable? Yes. Mainstream? Not even close

We’re starting to see some 10Gig Ethernet devices (it’s a signature feature on the upcoming iMac Pro). But is 10GigE accessible now? We dive in and find out.

Box aims to drive customer cloud migration with desktop app Box Drive

The unlimited cloud drive offers a user experience that mirrors traditional network shared drives.

Bosch launches air quality monitoring system for smart cities, based on Intel IoT architecture

The system is designed to monitor air quality metrics, analyze them and give smart city officials data to make better decisions.

Uber CEO takes a leave of absence as execs work to rebuild tattered reputation

Travis Kalanick is taking time away from Uber to deal with trauma both corporate and personal.

Pure Storage aims for simplicity in APAC, but challenged by pure-play

Storage vendor hopes to win over Asia-Pacific customers looking to simplify their infrastructure, but acknowledges its exclusive focus on storage is a challenge among companies looking for complete data centre offerings.

As trends like voice UIs grow, Qualcomm introduces new audio technologies

A series of new products, including a smart audio platform, should help Qualcomm extend its audio business into new markets.

Evolving the role of IT in transformation projects

The Digital Disruption and the Workplace survey shows Facilities ranked CIO/IT department last in terms of the most effective department to work with on IT transformation projects.

Integrating cloud and on-premises workflows

Integration stands out as the top challenge for companies that have embraced SaaS. Here are tips for IT implementers who need to connect hosted apps to the corporate infrastructure.

After ransomware attack, Microsoft patches three remaining NSA exploits

The company previously said it would not fix three outstanding exploits, but reversed course following the ransomware attack in May.

Dropbox rolls out new admin controls for team management

The update is the latest in a series of admin features Dropbox has rolled out over the last year as part of its Admin X initiative.

Microsoft warns of ‘destructive cyberattacks,’ issues new Windows XP patches

Last month’s devastating WannaCry ransomware outbreak was just a warning shot. In an unprecedented move, Microsoft today released critical security updates to block another wave of similar attacks, making those patches available on unsupported versions like Windows XP and Server 2003.

Pure Storage outlines AI engine, bevy of software updates, 75-blade all-flash system

Pure Storage, which is growing at a breakneck pace due to the move to all-flash storage arrays, launched a new AI engine called Meta in a bid to create self-driving storage.

Build yourself a Windows-powered iMac Pro clone

Like the look of Apple’s new iMac Pro workstation, but you’re a Windows user so macOS is a no-go zone for you? No worries! You can get all the power and performance of the iMac Pro while still being able to run Windows.
Here we’re going to build a system that’s as close as we can get to the base $4,999 iMac Pro. It’s won’t be exactly the same, but it will be very close.
Pricings listed will be averages, and if you search around you will find better deals.

Verizon’s acquisition of Yahoo is complete

The final price tag for the deal is almost $4.5 billion. Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer has resigned.

North Korea Releases Detained U.S. Student

North Korea released an American college student arrested during a visit last year and serving a 15-year prison term in North Korea, U.S. officials said.

Microsoft makes test build of its OneDrive Placeholders replacement available to Windows 10 Insiders

Microsoft is opening up testing of its OneDrive Files On-Demand feature to Windows Insider testers, ahead of its debut in the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

Atlassian packages tools to help enterprises accelerate devOps adoption

Atlassian is introducing a pre-packaged suite of its datacenter offerings, a new devOps Marketplace and new content for building a devOps strategy.

Is Microsoft cheating on Intel with ARM?

The Wintel marriage has been a successful one for over 30 years. So, why does Microsoft suddenly want to see other CPUs? Think of the children.

You’re not safe offline: Router LED lights can steal your data

Whether your PC is physically connected to a network or not, a router or switch can be used to compromise your data.

Pirates dance around AACS 2 encryption to offer UHD Blu-Ray movies online

Available over the last few weeks, questions remain as to whether the encryption protocol has been cracked.

Women in tech: Why Bulgaria and Romania are leading in software engineering

Women developers may be scarce in the US and western Europe, but Bulgaria and Romania have no such issues.

The race for N-days: Why millions of us are still vulnerable to known exploits

Here’s why known bugs can still cause chaos in the mobile ecosystem.

Review: Microsoft’s Surface Laptop

For the past 10 days, I’ve put Microsoft’s Surface Laptop through its paces. Here’s my ‘non-reviewer’s review’ of Microsoft’s newest member of the Surface family.

Hundreds, Including Kremlin Critic Alexei Navalny, Detained Amid Protests

Police detained hundreds of anti-corruption protesters across Russia, including opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who is hoping to harness a surprise surge in rallies against the Kremlin to challenge President Vladimir Putin in elections next year.

Embracing the Shared Responsibility Model

We’ll look at the way cloud providers deliver top-notch security – for physical resources and at the perimeter. What happens inside each customer’s partition may be another story. We’ll explain who’s responsible for what and how customers can make sure their public cloud-hosted and SaaS environments are fully protected.

Curing Public Cloud-Phobia

Security considerations in the public cloud are different than in conventional data centers. Myths lie at one extreme or another, with the ideas that cloud services take care of all security or that public clouds bring attackers closer to your digital kingdom. The truth is between the two but, as we explain in this article, by any reasonable measure, security is much stronger in the public cloud.

Augmented reality: Field service proof points in the enterprise

A compelling AR demonstration at Oracle’s Modern Customer Experience conference shows why augmented reality is here to stay in the enterprise. Watch AR help repair a slot machine in Las Vegas.

Microsoft to drop support for Parature customer-service offering by May 2018

Microsoft is giving users of its Parature customer-service SaaS offering a year to migrate to Dynamics 365 before the service is terminated.

Different Flavors of Private Cloud

“Private Cloud” doesn’t necessarily mean on-premises infrastructure. We’ll explain how co-location and hosted-but-dedicated models work, and advise where security measures have to be deployed and who’s responsible for them.

U.K.’s May Faces Pressure to Soften Brexit Approach

Pressure is mounting on U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May to seek closer ties to the European Union after Britain leaves the bloc in March 2019, following her election setback last Thursday.

Want a fully-loaded iMac Pro? Better sit down. At more than $17K, this is gonna hurt

Once you factor in the Apple tax of more than 80 percent on upgrades from the base machine, the cost seems excessive. But this is a very welcome machine for certain professional users who need all the power they can get.

Russian malware ‘likely’ to blame for Ukrainian power grid attack

Eset researchers called the malware a “wake-up call” for other electrical systems around the world.

Six Ways Advanced Analytics Will Change Business

From customer experience management to heavy manufacturing, big data, analytics, and the Internet of Things are changing traditional business models, increasing efficiency, and adding to the bottom line. If you’re not already investigating, now’s the time to figure out how your business will benefit from advanced analytics.

How to protect your Apple iCloud account

Worried about hackers destroying your iCloud music, pictures, and documents? Here are three things you should do right now.

Hortonworks adds GUI for streaming data, “Flex Support” for hybrid cloud

A day before its DataWorks summit kicks off in San Jose, Hortonworks announces a new GUI for streaming data flows and a support subscription that’s portable between on-prem and cloud environments.

GE updates Predix to optimize utilities, enable smarter energy trading

A new layer in GE’s Predix platform will focus on utility optimization and connecting data from the Internet of things and operations to traders.

Data Lakes: Insights From The Deep

The next generation of big data technology will lead to insights and correlations that reveal new strategies and even new business models.

Iran’s tech boom: Amid blocks on Apple, Facebook, Google, new apps are emerging

Serving a largely young and educated population, Iran’s tech startups are on the rise.

U.K.’s Brexit Minister Says Talks With EU Could Face Delays

Britain’s Brexit minister said negotiations with the European Union may not start next Monday, as originally planned, raising the prospect that the political uncertainty facing the U.K. in the wake of the inconclusive election results could interfere with the timeline for negotiations.

Macron’s Party on Track for Large Majority in French Vote

Emmanuel Macron’s upstart centrist party won the first round of parliamentary elections Sunday, positioning the new French president to wield a commanding majority at home and push for change on the European stage.

WWDC wrap and big giveaway thanks to HTC and LG (MobileTechRoundup show #400)

WWDC was held last week and Matt made an unplanned purchase. We also checked out the new MateBook X and Brydge keyboard. Listen to the show and enter the giveaway too.

Apple could sacrifice iPhone 8 gigabit data support: Report

Smartphone wars: iPhone 8 will reportedly miss out on next-generation gigabit networks, because of how Apple sources components. Meanwhile, the competing Galaxy S8 supports the new tech.

U.K. Faces Prolonged Political Uncertainty

Prime Minister Theresa May’s ability to stay in office or to govern effectively was in question as her Conservative Party sought to form a minority administration propped up by Northern Irish lawmakers following last week’s setback in parliamentary elections.

Moving from Android to iOS: Lessons learned helping with a transition

After a blatant theft of my wife’s HTC 10 a couple of weeks ago, we decided to shift her to an iPhone since the other four family members use iOS and there are benefits to all of us using iPhones. At least, that is what I thought at first.

May’s Conservatives Get Votes to Govern as Minority

A group of Northern Irish lawmakers agreed to support U.K. Prime Minister Theresa May’s government after elections Thursday that left Mrs. May’s Conservatives without an overall majority in Parliament.

iPhone’s battery draining fast? Here’s how to fix it

So you’ve carried out the tests and come to the conclusion that your iPhone suffers from a battery drain issue. What do you do next?

Is your iPhone’s battery draining fast?

Here’s how to test your iPhone to see if you have a battery drain problem.

iPhone and iPad tips and tricks

Impress your family and friends while at the same time making yourself much more productive, with these iPhone and iPad tips and tricks.

Alibaba to open cloud data centres in Indonesia, India

Chinese tech giant’s cloud computing arm will open data centres in Jakarta and Mumbai by March 2018, pushing its global footprint to 17 including Singapore, Japan, and Australia.

Apple brings “Business Chat” to Apple Messages

The tool enables customers to connect with businesses on their iPhone, iPad or Apple Watch.

European Commission opens investigation into Qualcomm, NXP deal

The commission said it has concerns the deal could “lead to higher prices, less choice and reduced innovation in the semiconductor industry.”

Ecolab: Leveraging Advanced Analytics in the Cloud

A leading provider of water, hygiene, and energy technologies, Ecolab uses data to help customers save water and improve efficiency. In this report, Ecolab IT professionals explain how they integrate multiple IoT feeds and deliver real-time analytics to customers around the world using the Microsoft Azure Cloud.

Automating automation: a framework for developing and marketing deep learning models

Are you sold on the benefits of adding automation to your stack, but put off by the high entry barrier to this game? The NeoPulse Framework promises to ease the burden of developing Deep Learning models by introducing a number of interesting concepts.

Moving the collaborative experience to the cloud

SaaS office tools are a fast-growing market segment. What are the implications for IT implementers, the benefits of cloud scalability and versatility, and the potential drawbacks?

New Mac Pro? Don’t hold your breath

Back in April, Apple promised to “completely rethink the Mac Pro” and “come out with something great to replace it.” It has. That something great is quite likely the iMac Pro.

​Storage, networking markets see mixed demand in Q1

The pecking order and market share is starting to shift in the networking market and storage demand is fueled by hyper scale data centers.

​Uber in another crisis as exec accused of improperly obtaining rape victim’s medical records

This is the last thing that Uber needs as it tries to shore up its reputation globally and make inroads in a crucial emerging market with a tenacious competitor such as India.

Microsoft to shut down its Docs.com file-sharing site December 15

Microsoft is shutting down its Docs.com site in December and advising affected users to go with LinkedIn’s SlideShare and/or OneDrive for their file storage needs instead.

U.K.’s May Looks to Smaller Party for Support

British Prime Minister Theresa May resisted opposition calls to resign, scrambling to swiftly form a new government after voters unexpectedly denied her Conservatives a parliamentary majority.

​Oracle to use Kubernetes to manage its cloud containers

Oracle wants to be a cloud power, but instead of branding their own cloud DevOps program, they’ll be working with CoreOS on Kubernetes.

One-Time expenses blur Cloudera’s Q1

Aside from one-time stock-based compensation charges, Cloudera didn’t have a bad Q1.

New Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build adds new Cortana, dictation, Edge features

Windows 10 Fall Creators Update test build, 16215, includes a raft of new features, updates and fixes for PC Fast Ring testers. Here’s some of what’s new.

U.K. Exit Polls Show No Party With Majority

The U.K. risks plunging into fresh political turmoil after exit polls signaled that no single party won an overall majority in Thursday’s election, an unexpected result that raises profound questions about the country’s looming departure from the European Union.

Genealogy company Ancestry migrates entire infrastructure to AWS

Ancestry is a 34-year-old company and is rarely mentioned for its technological prowess, but it deals in data at a massive scale.

EU seeks new powers to obtain data “directly” from tech firms

European officials are pushing for more streamlined access to data stored within the union, amid an ongoing terror threat across the 28 member-state bloc.

Building a Competitive Edge with Cloud Apps

Using Microsoft Power BI, G&J Pepsi has built mobile apps that enable field personnel to capture relevant data and flow it into analytics systems in real time.

Google rolls out developer preview of Android O with final APIs

Developers now have everything they need to develop and test apps with official Android O APIs.

Cloud Success at G&J Pepsi

With a workforce of some 1,600 employees, G&J Pepsi Bottlers turned to Microsoft Azure Cloud Services to keep users happy and back-end systems running efficiently.

Prepare for increasing ‘nation-state’ cyberattacks with strategy, not technology

A defensive enterprise cybersecurity plan is the only way to combat today’s hackers.

James Comey: Russian hackers launched hundreds of attacks to influence election

The ousted FBI director said he has “no doubt” that the Russian government was behind the DNC hack.

Implementing Mobility and Collaboration Solutions at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottling

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottling comprises four bottling facilities and a highly mobile workforce of over 1,000 field employees. IT staff at G&J oversaw a steady migration from on-premises hardware and software to cloud infrastructure. Thanks to Microsoft Cloud Services, the IT professionals at G&J are now involved more closely than ever with the business, solving problems and building new solutions.

Microsoft buys security-automation vendor Hexadite

Microsoft plans to beef up its Windows Defender Advanced Threat Protection service in Windows 10 with its purchase of Hexadite.

Big data and AI to reshape marketing. Here’s how

Combing big data, new technology, and traditional creative skills is vital to the successful CMO. Here’s how to harness them together.

Audiophiles, tweakers, models and more: 10 types of people who will love the HTC U11

After a couple of weeks with a Sprint HTC U11, I’ve heard from a number of people asking which of the latest devices I prefer and who should consider the HTC U11. There is not a single phone that meets the needs of everyone and the HTC U11 is no exception, but there are clearly some who it is better for.

Report: IoT to dominate connected device landscape by 2021

Machine-to-machine devices will hit a milestone by 2021, accounting for more than half of connected devices, according to Cisco’s 2017 Visual Networking Index.

Just how overpriced is Apple’s new iMac Pro?

Is Apple’s new iMac Pro, with a starting price at $4,999, overpriced? It depends.

Script kiddies delight at ‘easy’ hack which caused Qatar diplomatic crisis

A brazen hack which exploded into an international firestorm could have been the work of nothing more than script kiddies.

U.K. Election Remains Tight as Voters Head to the Polls

Britain headed to the polls to cast votes in a hotly contested election that will likely determine the country’s strategy for exiting the European Union, after a campaign colored by three terrorist attacks in as many months.

Google’s Project Wing successfully tests drone management platform

With as many as 1.62 million commercial drones occupying US air space by 2021, operators will need a system to manage drone traffic.

Microsoft realigns its cloud, AI, data organizations

Microsoft is moving a number of its cloud, AI and data leaders and their reports in the name of better alignment and speedier service and product delivery. Here’s what’s changing.

Bringing voice control to the office of the future

Voice control has been the stuff of sci-fi movies since 2001: A Space Odyssey was released in 1968. But is voice control now a workable solution for the office of the future?

Okta beats expectations for Q1 2018

In its first earnings report since going public, the identity and device management firm noted it’s well positioned to capitalize on growing markets.

US intelligence chiefs want controversial spying law, set to expire, to be permanent

Intelligence agency heads are pushing Congress to renew the controversial surveillance law for the first time since the Edward Snowden disclosures in 2013.

Digital Transformation via Cloud: A Conversation with Microsoft CVP Brad Anderson

Brad Anderson, Corporate Vice President of the Enterprise Client & Mobility team at Microsoft, shares his insights around Office 365 for anytime/anywhere collaboration and Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) for keeping mobile devices secure.

WWDC 2017: We don’t need better Macs. We need more powerful iPads.

Cupertino is allowing vertical markets to slip away to their competition in favor of appeasing its dwindling Mac fanbase.

12 things Steve Jobs would hate about Apple today

Steve Jobs never left anyone in any doubt as to what was on his mind, and thanks to hundreds of hours of keynotes, speeches, and interviews, we can get an insight into what he might think about the current state of the company he founded.

(Updated June 2017 following WWDC 2017)

BlackBerry rolls out QNX hypervisor, brings containers to connected autos

QNX Hypervisor 2.0 brings containers to connected automobiles as a way to segment non-safety applications from critical systems.

The best ways to run Windows 10 on your Mac

While many are switching to Mac to break free of Windows, some of us still need to have access to the operating system to run specific applications or to carry out testing and development. Whatever your reason for wanting to run Windows 10 on your Mac, you have a number of options available to you.

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

Dozens of data breaches, millions of people affected.

Rimini Street to offer database, security services

The plan for Rimini Street, which recently outlined plans to merge with an investment company and be publicly traded, has been to expand into broader services.

Windows 10 tip: Save a copy (or two) of your BitLocker recovery key

BitLocker Drive Encryption is a tremendous way to keep a thief from accessing your business and personal secrets. But don’t let BitLocker lock you out of your own PC. Here’s how to save a secure backup copy of your encryption key for panic-free recovery.

How to watch former FBI chief James Comey’s testimony and what to expect

Speaking for the first time tomorrow since President Trump fired him, the meeting will likely be a fascinating watch.

Terrorists Attack Iran’s Parliament and a Shrine in Deadly Rare Assault

Gunmen and suicide bombers struck Iran’s Parliament and the shrine of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, killing at least seven people in what officials called a rare terrorist attack in the country.

Trump threatened with legal action after blocking critical Twitter users

First Amendment advocates have threatened legal action unless users are unbarred from communicating with Trump’s Twitter handle.

Intel teams up with DARPA to make HIVE Big Data platform a reality

The new system will use machine learning and artificial intelligence to boost data handling and analytics.

Take a 3D virtual tour of the UK’s National Museum of Computing

Now you can take a virtual reality look around part of The UK’s National Museum of Computing, either in a web browser or using a Samsung Gear or Google Cardboard headset. There’s also a similar tour the Computer History Museum, in Mountain View, California.

Freshdesk rebrands as Freshworks to reflect full product line

Seven years after launching with just a cloud customer service platform, Freshdesk is adopting a new name that matches its multi-product track.

Iraqi Forces Close In on Militants in Mosul

Iraqi troops pushed to the edge of Mosul’s historic Old City on Tuesday, as the battle for Islamic State’s other major urban stronghold kicked off in neighboring Syria.

French Police Shoot Man Who Struck Officer Near Notre Dame

French authorities locked down the area around Notre Dame Cathedral after a man attacked police with a hammer. Police shot the man in the leg and recovered a backpack with knives in it.

Scammers use Instagram to help them steal $50,000 from PA banks

The Facebook-owned photo sharing application was used as a recruiting tool to lure people into a bank fraud scheme.

Access privileges for distributed stakeholders

When collaborative groups include employees and third parties, you need comprehensive access control. Here’s a look at solutions that restrict unauthorized users while ensuring that legitimate workers stay productive.

Kaspersky Lab files more antitrust complaints against Microsoft

Russian security vendor Kaspersky Lab has filed more antitrust complaints against Microsoft over Windows 10, this time with the EU and German Federal Cartel.

​Red Hat supports NFS in Ceph Storage 2.3

Want better NFS and cloud storage software-defined storage for your Linux servers? Check out Red Hat’s latest take on Ceph.

The challenges of shared files

Distributed workgroups make file sharing and version control a complex proposition. Here are common pain points and tips on how to control the chaos.

Will your Mac run macOS High Sierra?

Find out if there’s life in your old Mac, or whether it’s time to unlimber your wallet and give Apple some more of your hard-earned cash.

Google Chrome tips and tricks

Do you want to become a Google Chrome power user? Read on!

Amid fresh NSA leak, why you should start taking printer security seriously

A leaked NSA report highlights the need for better printer security, logging jobs, and tracking documents. Here are three lessons for enterprises to ponder.

WWDC 2017: Can Apple’s P2P payments push challenge Venmo?

The real win for Apple might instead be its revenue-generating ties to mobile commerce.

Alteryx expands product set, makes data science acquisition

Alteryx, fresh off its IPO, introduces Alteryx Connect, a data catalog/governance product, based off its previously undisclosed acquisition of Czech Republic-based Semanta. Alteryx is also announcing its acquisition of Yhat, a Brooklyn, NY-based startup specializing in data science development, management and deployment.

Veritas adds multi-cloud support to visualization, data management tools

Veritas will provide visibility into data as it moves between the cloud and private infrastructure starting with AWS S3 and then adding Google, Microsoft and IBM.

VMware updates vRealize to help customers with hybrid investments

The latest version of the cloud management platform includes updates in the areas of automation, intelligent operations and devOps-ready IT.

Logitech launches 4K huddle-room conference camera

MeetUp reduces the need to huddle in small meeting rooms, thanks to its 120-degree field of view.

British Police Name Third London Bridge Attacker

Police named the third attacker in the London Bridge rampage as Youssef Zaghba, a 22-year-old Italian national of Moroccan descent, who wasn’t previously known to authorities.

Bitcoin Ponzi schemes slammed with $12 million penalty

Investors were hoodwinked into paying out around $20 million to a scam artist.

Marketing magic meets big data: How to make technology and creativity work together

Combing big data, new technology, and traditional creative skills is vital to the successful CMO. Here’s how to harness them together.

Apple’s WWDC 2017: The big takeaways for technology pros

Artificial intelligence, augmented reality and a bevy of developer tools gave enterprises a lot to ponder.

Amazon slashes Prime price for those receiving government help

The company wants your business, whether or not budgets are tight.

Educational Travel: How to Get Permission and Justify the Experience to Your Local School

Have you ever been tempted to just take your kids out of school and hit the road? Maybe you worried about getting permission or how to demonstrate what your child would learn while traveling. Jennifer Miller skipped most of third and eighth grade because her family was traveling. Those were the best two years of her “schooling,” and she went on to become a teacher herself! She will show you how to craft a pitch to your school administrators and how to quantify the learning for your child, and perhaps even benefit every child in your kid’s class!

Singapore employees not getting the IT support they want

Some 24 percent of employees feel they aren’t getting the right technology tools at work to facilitate effective communication, with 39 percent spending eight working days a month away from their desks.

Cloud Strategies: Mobility & Collaboration at G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers

G&J Pepsi-Cola Bottlers, Inc. began its cloud journey some five years ago with a move to Microsoft Exchange Online. Since then, it’s found new ways to leverage cloud services, from Microsoft OneNote and Office 365 for closer collaboration with mobile workers, to Microsoft Enterprise Mobility + Security (EMS) for managing over 1,100 mobile workers.

Apple transformed the WWDC keynote into a big hardware sales pitch

Who better to sell Apple hardware to than developers? After all, they might be the only people who’ll buy high-end hardware.

HPE adds ‘silicon root of trust’ to its Gen 10 ProLiant servers

HPE is looking to secure servers from manufacturing to shipping by giving each system a fingerprint that will prevent firmware attacks.

Microsoft adds ability to add, edit contacts in Outlook on iOS

Microsoft finally is adding the ability to add and edit contacts from its Outlook on iOS application. Android Outlook users will get the same functionality ‘soon.’

WWDC 2017: macOS’s new file system

Mac users rejoice: You will finally be getting a modern file system to go with your class-leading hardware. Does it matter? Only if you care about your data. Here’s what you need to know.

WWDC 2017: HomePod is too little, too late and too expensive

Feeling the pressure from Amazon Echo and Google Home, Apple will release its own smart speaker — but not until the end of the year. And the price tag is very, very Apple.

Apple reveals HomePod, a privacy-focused smart assistant

Throwing shade at its two data-hungry virtual assistant competitors, Amazon and Google, the iPhone maker said that nobody has “quite nailed it yet.”

Apple refreshes larger iPad Pro with 10.5-inch display

The company revealed a new addition to its professional-focused iPad Pro lineup.

WWDC 2017: iOS 11 revealed with more Siri smarts, AR support

“This is going to be the best and biggest WWDC ever,” said Apple CEO Tim Cook, as he kicked off the keynote in San Jose.

​Why you must patch the new Linux sudo security hole

Ironically, only the most secure Linux server setups are vulnerable to this newly discovered hole.

Microsoft’s CShell: What is it and how does it fit into Windows 10’s future?

More new leaks about the coming Windows 10 CShell, or composable shell, provide clues about the company’s more unified future for Windows 10 across devices.

NASA picks research teams to tackle advances in drone, self-driving car tech

The three chosen research teams will perform feasibility studies on projects aimed at advancing autonomous systems in self-driving cars and drones.

WhatsApp executives come to Brazil to avoid new bans

As Brazil debates the extent to which communications privacy should be guaranteed, a taskforce led by co-founder Brian Acton defends the company’s encryption policies and user rights.

Advanced Analytics in the Cloud: Key Takeaways

Ecolab manages a globally distributed workforce of analysts and developers, who in turn use advanced analytics to parse millions of data points from a vast network of water and environmental sensors. The Ecolab team uses Microsoft Azure IoT Hub, cloud storage, and Azure Portal to keep workgroups connected and deliver real-time insight to customers. Here are five key lessons that Ecolab’s IT team has learned from its experience.

Apple Watch ties for No. 1 in Q1 wearable share ahead of WWDC 2017

Xiaomi is the other top wearable vendor as Fitbit drops to No. 3, according to IDC.

Singapore e-waste programme lets consumers mail unwanted devices

Singtel and Singapore Post have teamed up to offer a recycling scheme that lets consumers mail their unwanted electronic devices or dispose them in bins placed at selected locations.

Brydge 12.3 keyboard hands-on: Turn your Surface Pro into a more capable Surface Laptop for $150

Brydge keyboards have been made for Apple iPad owners for years and now we see an option for Surface Pro 3/4 users. It’s extremely well built, has a long battery life, supports fast typing, and is a keyboard solution that finally lets you use your Surface Pro on your lap without worry.

British Police Identify London Attackers

Prime Minister Theresa May said police had identified all three perpetrators of the London Bridge terror attack, as Londoners started returning to the area where the attackers shattered a summery night of revelry in a deadly rampage.

WWDC 2017: Apple is also playing catch up with Samsung

It’s not just Amazon, Google, and Microsoft that Apple is going into WWDC 2017 playing catch-up with. There’s also Samsung. And Samsung, undeterred by the Note 7 fiasco, has been busy over the past year.

Get small: The smartphone market may be shrinking — literally

Whether you’re a world leader with small hands or just someone who prefers to travel light, there may be a new generation of small, but powerful smartphones coming your way.

WWDC 2017: Apple leaks details of file manager app iOS 11

Hours before WWDC 2017 is set to kick off, a file manager app for iOS 11 briefly appeared in Apple’s App Store.

Apple, Amazon join Foxconn push to secure Toshiba chip business

Apple and Amazon are reportedly joining forces with Foxconn to snap up Toshiba’s semiconductor unit.

Singtel, DBS beef up initiative to help SMBs digitise

The Singapore telco and bank want to help 5,000 local small and midsize businesses digitise their operations and explore e-commerce options to extend their presence.

What does a successful transformation strategy look like?

A successful workplace strategy will be articulated from the top-down with multiple stakeholders working towards a company-wide transformation.

HTC U11, BlackBerry KEYone, Essential phone, T-Mobile DIGITS (MobileTechRoundup show #399)

Two new phones are in hand for testing, the Essential phone was announced, and T-Mobile launched DIGITS out of beta this past week.

​Apple’s WWDC to-do list needs to include a dose of AI

Apple is perceived to be behind in the artificial intelligence race. The company should outline how its approach to AI will be different as it woos its developer base.

Polar M600 remains the best GPS smartwatch available thanks to Android Wear 2.0

Last fall it was clear that the Polar M600 was the best smartwatch and GPS sports watch combination. Even with the Apple Watch Series 2 and Samsung Gear S3 releases, there are reasons the M600 remains the best for athletes looking for one watch that does it all.

After London attacks, British prime minister pushes internet surveillance agenda

May’s remarks have been criticized as “distasteful” and “political grandstanding,” days before the British public are set to vote in the upcoming general election.

Singapore to collaborate with Australia on cybersecurity

Both countries have signed a two-year agreement to cooperate closely on cybersecurity, which will include information exchange, training, and joint exercises focused on critical information infrastructure.

Seven Killed in London Terrorist Attack

Terrorism struck Britain anew as three knife-wielding men led a deadly rampage in the capital, plowing a van into pedestrians on London Bridge and stabbing people in a buzzing bar and restaurant area nearby, before being shot dead by police.

Tools for IT professionals

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

Updated with reader suggestions June 2017.

Police Respond to Stabbings at Market, Pedestrians Hit on London Bridge

Armed police officers were responding to reports of multiple stabbings at Borough Market, a major tourist destination at the heart of the city, as well as reports of a vehicle colliding with pedestrians on London Bridge nearby.

U.N. Security Council Approves Expansion of North Korean Sanctions

The United Nations Security Council voted unanimously to expand sanctions on North Korea in response to the country’s recent wave of testing ballistic missiles, part of its nuclear weapons program.

Better Wi-Fi in six easy steps

With the countless of devices we have nowadays all wanting a piece of our internet connection, who doesn’t want better Wi-Fi? Here’s how to get the best possible coverage for the least hassle.

Deadly Blasts Hit Funeral of Kabul Protest Victim

Three bombs detonated at the Kabul funeral of a man killed in recent protests, leaving at least six people dead and wounding 87. The latest outbreak of violence in the Afghan capital fuels fears the unrest could spark ethnic clashes.

How to free up gigabytes of space on your iPhone or iPad

Running low on space on your iPhone or iPad? I know it can be a real pain because it can get in the way of you taking a photo, downloading a new app, or even working with a document you have stored on the handset.
But fear not! Here’s how to free up potentially gigabytes of space with only a few taps.

Internet of summer things for geeks

Breeze through the hot summer with these IoT-enabled devices and sensors, all controlled from your smartphone.

Microsoft’s Windows 10: Some coming features emerge amid the test-build mess

Some Windows 10 testers got a surprise on June 1 when Microsoft pushed out inadvertently internal test builds of the coming Fall Creators Update. Here’s what happened next.

EU, China Summit Ends With No Agreement on Trade

The European Union and China failed to resolve some sharp differences on trade at a leaders’ summit, with disagreements on steel overcapacity continuing to tarnish relations.

Walmart taps store associates for last-mile delivery program

Walmart e-commerce chief Marc Lore the program is a “special win-win-win for customers, associates and the business,” and there’s a strong chance he’s right.

WWDC 2017: Siri will make or break Apple

All eyes will be on Apple as the week-long WWDC 2017 kicks off with the keynote speech. And while Apple fans will be salivating over iOS and macOS updates, along with whatever shiny new hardware is unveiled, it’s Siri that will make or break the event.

Qlik plots course to big data, cloud and ‘AI’ innovation

​Qlik highlights upgrades and the roadmap to high-scale, hybrid cloud and ‘augmented intelligence.’ Here’s a look at their long-range plans.

NASapalooza: We take a first look at six hot new NAS boxes

If you’re in the market for a NAS, this is the place to start. We take a first look at six hot new NAS boxes and compare their capabilities. Whether you want to plug it into your TV or protect it against fire and flood, we have the NAS for you.

​Laptop, tablet ban? Here’s why it could actually be good

An in-cabin aviation ban might wreak havoc on business travel, but there are some good side effects too. You’ll actually have time for strategic thinking.

U.S. Withdrawal Draws Rebuke, Resolve From World Leaders

World leaders vowed to stick with the 2015 Paris Accord without the U.S., amid concerns about the deal’s long-term political support and the need to replace billions of dollars that Washington had pledged.

Everything we think we know about Apple’s super-expensive iPhone 8

Will Apple give us a glimpse into what it has planned for the iPhone 8 at next week’s WWDC 2017? We can but hope. But in the meantime here’s a compilation of what we think we know about the iPhone 8.

Browser makers not meeting mobile requirements

Trapped in the desktop era, browsers still are not optimised for wireless and mobile environments, giving smaller makers an opportunity to catch up.

Musk storms out of Trump advisory council over climate change decision

Trump has taken the US out of the Paris agreement and Elon Musk has had enough.

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Computex 2017: Dell launches first Inspiron gaming desktop

Starting at $600, the affordable system will feature AMD’s new Ryzen processors and support VR-capable graphics cards.

Top Raspberry Pi alternatives

Here is a selection of single board computers for homebrew projects and automation, with prices starting at only $5.
(Updated June 2, 2017)

Trump Quits Climate Deal He Says Is Unfair to U.S.

President Donald Trump said Thursday he has decided to withdraw the U.S. from the “draconian” Paris climate accord, but he said he will begin negotiations to either re-enter the agreement or craft a new deal that he judges fair to the U.S. and its workers.

Report: Google gives publishers time to prep for Chrome ad filter

The tech giant is giving publishers at least six months to prepare for the new feature, the Wall Street Journal reports.

Apple expands Swift Playgrounds to robots, drones

The updated iPad app will let students program third-party devices like Lego’s Mindstorms Education EV3.

Workday Q1 tops estimates

Workday said subscription revenue increased 42.7 percent from the same period last year.

VMware beats Q1 expectations

VMware surpasses earnings and revenue expectations for the quarter, which saw growing interest in its SDDC and cloud portfolio.

Google’s spreadsheet editor Sheets gets more machine learning features

New Explore function will allow users to create charts from their spreadsheet data using a simple natural language query.

Spark gets automation: Analyzing code and tuning clusters in production

Spark is the hottest big data tool around, and most Hadoop users are moving towards using it in production. Problem is, programming and tuning Spark is hard. But Pepperdata and Alpine Labs bring solutions to lighten the load.

Accenture acquires consulting firm LabAnswer

Accenture will use the acquisition to establish the new Accenture Scientific Informatics Services division.

Using analytics for health, commerce and more

Data analytics can be applied across numerous domains. Here’s a company that’s putting it to work for a variety of businesses in the health, fitness and wellness space.

iOS 11 features wishlist

WWDC 2017 will be the place where we get the first look at the operating system that will be powering iPhones and iPads over the coming year – iOS 11. Here’s out features wishlist for the next release.

EU, China Trade Tensions Cloud Climate Unity

European Union and Chinese leaders are set to strengthen ties amid increasingly tense relations with the U.S., but a brewing fight over investments bedevils their efforts to tighten economic links.

Who’s to blame for that cyberattack? Here’s why nobody’s really sure

Nation state or script kiddie? Pointing blame after a cyberattack was never easy, but now it’s almost impossible.

Syncsort’s first Trillium release takes modest steps toward data lake governance

Syncsort’s initial Trillium release takes baby steps toward integrating the suite with the mother ship. Keep your eyes on the company’s next steps, which will target data lake governance and Customer 360.

HTC U11 first look: Stunning hardware, advanced audio, and a camera that may be the best

HTC led the smartphone industry with unibody aluminum phones a few years ago, but has now switched to the glass panels and metal frames we see on other phones. HTC makes its phones look better with liquid surface and brilliant colors.

Box aims to leverage partnerships to bring AI to its platform

The cloud content management company says it will have AI-related product announcements this year, achieved in part by taking advantage of its partnerships with companies like Google and IBM.

Biker group charged with hacking hundreds of Jeeps, motorcycles in crime spree

Members of the Hooligans Motorcycle Club allegedly used stolen dealer credentials to duplicate keys.

China Affirms Commitment to Climate Agreement

Chinese Premier Li Keqiang said his country would stick with the Paris climate accord as world leaders awaited the U.S. decision on the agreement.

To Be a Machine, book review: Disrupting life itself

Mark O’Connell explores the drive to transcend biology using technology, examining ideas like the Singularity, mind uploading, cryonics, whole-brain emulation and cyborgs.

China’s Propaganda Machine Elevates Xi Jinping to Socialist Thinker-in-Chief

A crescendo of state-backed publicity and research on President Xi’s policies bears the hallmarks of a campaign to proclaim him a great socialist thinker whose ideas are driving China’s renaissance as a global power.

Facebook privacy: Court backs blocking parents from dead girl’s account

Facebook’s been on the receiving end of several adverse privacy rulings, but its stance in one case has now been vindicated.

The Stopover Secret: How to Get More From Any Trip

What do you know about stopovers? Did you know that with many itineraries, you can stopover in certain cities for a few days with little change to your budget (you can sometimes even add an extra flight for less!)? Adam Seper shares how stopovers can help you get more from any trip.

Want to check out Dubai but don’t have the funds to spend more than a few days there? How about a few days in Hawaii en route to Asia? Want to see the Great Wall but don’t think fitting China into the itinerary makes financial sense? Want to see what London has to offer but don’t have the budget for more than a day or two? Looking into your stopover options gives you the opportunity to see more for less.