Monthly Archives: May 2016
Companies Large, Small Exploring Cognitive Technology in Latest Apps
When IBM launched its Watson cognitive computing project over a decade ago, it started as an effort deep in IBM's research labs to produce...
U.S. Study Finds Cell Phone Radiation, Cancer Link
"Low incidences" of cancers were found in the brains and hearts of male lab rats that were exposed to typical amounts of cell phone...
Windows Ventures Into VR, Inexpensive 2-in-1s at Computex 2016
Computex 2016, the major computer trade show that takes place each year in Taiwan, is currently underway. And as usual, there is no shortage...
Apple Plans to Open Siri App to Outside Developers: Reports
Today's topics include the rumor that Apple plans to open its Siri platform to developers, the preview of the new streamlined Windows 10 upgrade,...
Asus Debuts 3 ZenFone Models, Zenbo Robot, New 2-in-1s and More
With its latest top-of-the-line ZenFone 3 smartphones, Asus is releasing three distinct models, each aimed at giving consumers just the right mix of features...
NetApp’s Updated Storage OS Can Handle New 15TB SSDs
NetApp continues to grease the skids for companies still on the fence about adopting NAND flash storage into their IT systems.The Sunnyvale, Calif.-based storage...
Microsoft Establishes Venture Fund for Early-Stage Startups
Microsoft is on the lookout for early-stage startups whose technologies complement its own cloud-first ambitions. The Redmond, Wash., technology giant on May 30 announced...
SmartDraw Diagramming Tool Brings Clarity to Complex Network Designs
SmartDraw Diagramming Tool Brings Clarity to Complex Network Designs
Mapping network designs can go a long way in simplifying increasingly complex network topologies and IoT...
What to Look for From Apple’s 2016 Worldwide Developers Conference
What to Look for From Apple's 2016 Worldwide Developers Conference
At WWDC 2016, Apple is expected to announce upgrades to iOS and OS X. But...
Spam Wave Spreads Ransomware Across Europe
By Matthew BroersmaComputer security researchers have warned of a massive wave of junk emails affecting accounts primarily in Europe, but also in North America...