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Google, Facebook, Twitter Have Too Much Power, Franken Asserts

Today’s topics include Sen. Al Franken wanting to curb the power of Google, Facebook and Twitter; Qualcomm launching its Centriq 2400 Arm-based server processor; Brian Krebs urging chief information security officers to hack their own networks to locate security weaknesses; and AWS launching PrivateLink Endpoints. At an Open Markets Institute event last week, Democratic Sen. […]

Next Apple iPad Pro to Get Facial Recognition, Faster Processor

Today’s topics include Apple adding facial recognition to the iPad Pro; a survey finding most users do not use two-factor authentication; Google adding a version testing feature to its Firebase mobile development platform; and CrowdStrike’s release of its Falcon Spotlight vulnerability management tool. According to a Bloomberg report, Apple will be upgrading the iPad Pro […]

Google G Suite, Analytics 360 to Interact With Salesforce Cloud CRM

Today’s topics include Google integrating Analytics 360 and G Suite with Salesforce CRM; Sprint ending merger talks with T-Mobile; Dell EMC expanding its all-flash storage lineup; and OpenStack’s continued growth in public and private cloud deployments. Announced Nov. 6, Google will integrate its G Suite office productivity software tools and Google Analytics 360 technology with […]

Broadcom Eyes Mobile Chip Maker Qualcomm to Challenge Intel, Samsung

Today’s topics include Broadcom making an unsolicited bid for Qualcomm; a fake WhatsApp update showing up on Google Play; IBM Cloud Object Storage adding three new functions; and a survey showing continued popularity of outdated Microsoft Office versions. Broadcom is making an unsolicited bid to buy mobile chip maker Qualcomm for $130 billion in an […]

T-Mobile, Sprint Resume Talks to Merge to Take On Verizon, AT&T

Today’s topics include a report that the T-Mobile and Sprint merger talks are back on; a Google Docs glitch blocking users from accessing documents; Microsoft using AI to revamp its Word translation tool; and Synopsys acquiring Black Duck to boost software integrity. The on-again, off-again merger talks between mobile carriers T-Mobile and Sprint have reportedly […]

Lenovo Buys Stake in Fujitsu PC Unit, to Sell PCs Under Fujitsu Brand

Today’s topics include Lenovo buying a majority stake in Fujitsu’s PC unit; VMware acquiring VeloCloud to enter the SD-WAN market; Cisco introducing its artificial intelligence-based Spark Assistant for business meetings; and Google’s release of the updated Andromeda 2.1. Announced Nov. 2, Lenovo is paying $157 million for a 51 percent stake in Fujitsu’s troubled PC […]

CPG Industry Faces Customer Engagement Challenges

CPG Industry Faces Customer Engagement Challenges Digital technology changes everything. For consumer packaged goods (CPG) companies, this fact has become painfully clear. A recent research report from global technology services firm NTT Data Services, “Friction Challenges for the Consumer Packaged Goods Industry,” determined that consumer-facing website experiences impact the bottom line. The firm studied 15 […]

Future iPhones, iPads May Not Include Qualcomm Modem Parts: Report

Today’s topics include Apple considering dropping Qualcomm parts in its next iPhones and iPads; Apple patching the KRACK vulnerability in iOS and macOS; Mobile Pwn2Own 2017 hackers exploiting fully patched mobile devices; and Google’s release of a private link service to its cloud services. Apple reportedly is considering dropping Qualcomm modem parts in its next […]

Why Do So Many Digital Initiatives Fail?

Why Do So Many Digital Initiatives Fail? An increasing number of companies are investing heavily in the often-discussed digital transformation, but these efforts represent a high-risk/high-reward proposition, according to a recent survey from Fujitsu. The accompanying report, “The Digital Transformation PACT,” reveals that many projects fail—at a great cost to business. But, as referenced in […]

NYC Terror Attack Sidetracks Senate Social Media Hearing

Hey there, here are your top news stories from eWEEK. Today’s topics include news of Tuesday’s New York City terror attack changing the focus of a Senate social media hearing; Google finding “limited” misuse of its platforms during the 2016 presidential election; Microsoft’s December release of the Surface Pro with LTE Advanced; and DigiCert’s acquisition […]