Monthly Archives: February 2017
Pwnie Express Takes Aim at Detecting IoT Device Threats
The Mirai botnet, which comprises infected internet of things (IoT) devices, is a real threat that has caused concerns across organizations big and small....
Google to Allow Independent Audit of YouTube Ad Performance Metrics
Google will allow the Media Rating Council to audit the ad viewing metrics and measurements that it reports to advertisers on its YouTube video...
Rumors of Multiple ‘New’ iPads Conflict Too Much to Be True
There was a time when it wasn't totally clear that there would even be a new iPad since Apple has been struggled with falling...
Microsoft Adds Always On Availability Groups to SQL Server vNext
Microsoft has released Community Technology Preview (CTP) 1.3 of the next version of SQL Server for both Windows and Linux, codenamed SQL Server vNext.The...
Desktop vs. Mobile: 8 Reasons Why the Desktop Is Winning
Desktop vs. Mobile: 8 Reasons Why the Desktop Is Winning
Contrary to some beliefs, the desktop PC could be around for years to come. Here's...
LG G6 Smartphone Getting Side-by-Side FullVision Display
LG's upcoming G6 smartphone will feature a new FullVision display design that will let users watch videos while also perusing content with a web...
Alphabet Claims Balloon Powered Internet Project Making Big Progress
Just weeks after Google parent Alphabet disclosed it had killed off a project to deliver Internet connectivity via high-altitude drones, the company is touting the success...
Verizon, Yahoo Agree to Reduce Buyout Price to $4.55 Billion
Today's topics include reports that Verizon has negotiated a $250 million reduction in the price to acquire Yahoo, congressional committee staffers say investigations of...
States, Local Governments Need to Focus on Cyber-security, Experts Say
SAN FRANCISCO—If the U.S. government has a long road ahead in its efforts to improve the nation's cyber-security, state and local governments are far...
CarPlay, iOS 11, macOS Are Likely Hot Topics at Apple WWDC 2017
CarPlay, iOS 11, macOS Are Likely Hot Topics at Apple WWDC 2017
Apple on Feb. 16 announced plans to hold its annual Worldwide Developers Conference...