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iPhone 7 Plus So Far More Popular Than iPhone 7

Today’s topics include a mobile device market report that shows iPhone 7 Plus sales are outpacing iPhone 7 sales during the first few days of availability, Samsung’s plan to replace all Note7 smartphones starting Sept. 21, Oracle’s announcement that Java 9 may be delayed until July 2017 and Microsoft’s update to Outlook.com that supports iOS […]

Apple Says iPhone 7 Sales Start With Some Models Already Sold Out

Today’s topics include Apple’s report that several iPhone 7 models are already sold out, Qualcomm’s initiative to accelerate the development of dual-camera smartphones, Uber’s initiation of testing for autonomous cars and the addition of the R Server Developer Edition to Microsoft’s Linux Data Science Virtual Machine. Apple’s new iPhone 7 flagship smartphones have been in […]

Apple Says It’s Fixed iOS 10 Bug That Disabled Some iPhones, iPads

Today’s topics include how Apple’s new iOS update disables some users’ iPhones and iPads, Samsung’s plan to limit Galaxy Note 7 phone charges to 60 percent of capacity to try to reduce the chances of battery fires, how a year-long Cisco and Apple partnership contributed some new business capabilities to iOS 10, and Seagate Technology’s […]

Apple Delivers iOS 10 Ahead of iPhone 7 Arrival

Today’s topics include Apple’s release of iOS 10 just ahead of the iPhone 7 debut, the official recall of the Samsung Galaxy Note7 phones, the persistent rumors that Microsoft plans to release a Surface smartphone and Nvidia’s introduction of a single-chip version of its Drive PX2 processor for autonomous cars. Apple’s iOS 10 mobile operating […]

Google Working With Huawei to Build 7-Inch Tablet: Report

Today’s topics include Google and Huawei’s partnership to create a new 7-inch tablet, Microsoft’s updates to Bing that make the search engine smarter, Apple’s cuts to its Project Titan autonomous car development program and confirmation that HP intends to purchase Samsung’s printer business for $1.05 billion. Google is planning a 7-inch tablet that will be […]

Google to Label Sites That Don’t Upgrade to HTTPS as ‘Non-Secure’

Today’s topics include Google’s intention to start shaming websites that fail to use the more secure HTTPS internet protocol, How Dell and HPE are taking diametrically opposed approaches to rebuilding their businesses to stay competitive in the IT infrastructure market, Trick 3D’s launch of its Floorplan Revolution real estate VR service, and why internet and […]

Apple Introduces iPhone 7 With New Cameras, Wireless Earpods

Today’s topics include the introduction of Apple’s new iPhone 7 with an upgraded camera and wireless earbuds, how phony Facebook hacking tools are exploiting only would-be hackers, Intel’s sale of a 51 percent share in its cyber-security software business and the spinoff of HPE’s software unit to Micro Focus. As it does every September prior […]

Dell Closes Deal for EMC, Creating $74B Company

Today’s topics include the long-sought official close of Dell’s buyout of EMC; Google’s September Android update that patches 55 vulnerabilities; why Amazon, Apple and Google are supporting Microsoft’s lawsuit against a blanket gag order imposed on all demands for customer data issued by the U.S. Department of Justice; and Qualcomm’s partnership with AT&T and Verizon […]

Intel Buys Movidius to Grow Computer Vision Capabilities

Today’s topics include Intel’s plan to use Movidius to expand its computer vision capabilities, Iovation’s acquisition of LaunchKey in an effort to boost security, AMD is shipping its 7th generation desktop PC processors and ZTE’s unveiling of a smaller Axon 7 mini smartphone. Intel is expanding its capabilities in virtual reality, artificial intelligence and the […]

Samsung Recalls New Galaxy Note7 Phones After Battery Fires

Today’s topics include Samsung’s recall of all Galaxy Note 7 phones due to battery fires, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of California’s arrest of the suspected Linux kernel hacker, Google’s test launch of a new carpool service for office workers, and Ericsson and Nokia’s push to make 5G adoption easier. Samsung is […]