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French Regulators Says Microsoft Collects Too Much User Data

Today’s topics include claims by French regulators that Microsoft is improperly protecting user data, Samsung is sticking to its claims that its S7 Active phones are waterproof, Corning strengthened Gorilla Glass, and Twitter’s new account verification process. A French regulatory watchdog group has accused Microsoft of collecting “excessive” amounts of data on users and then […]

Oracle Distributes Largest-Ever List of Software Security Patches

Today’s topics include Oracle’s release of its largest ever security patch, Blackberry CEO’s explanation as to why the company doesn’t try to regain some of the huge share of smartphone market his company has lost, EMC’s shareholders vote overwhelmingly to approve Dell’s $60 billion buyout of the company, and the preview of Microsoft’s new video […]

Government Requests for Google User Data Continue to Rise

Today’s topics include the increase in government demands that Google provide access to user data, Google’s “charm offensive” to retain European customers’ favor despite antitrust charges, the unveiling of a new Samsung Notebook 7 Spin and the latest Apple security updates for OS X and iOS. The United States government and law enforcement agencies continue […]

Softbank to Acquire Chip Designer ARM in $32.2 Billion All-Cash Deal

Today’s topics include Softbank’s $32.2 billion buyout of mobile chip designer ARM Holdings, the hack of Ubuntu Linux forums that exposed millions of emails, Microsoft’s latest effort to win over Windows 10 adoption holdouts and Avaya and FatPipe’s collaboration to become the first pre-integrated SDN and SD-WAN enterprise system. Japanese telecommunications investment company Softbank Group […]

Microsoft Releases Azure SQL Data Warehouse for the Cloud

Today’s topics include the release of Microsoft Azure SQL Data Warehouse, IBM’s announcement that it will deliver a new secure blockchain services for the cloud, the U.S. government’s plan to invest $400 million in 5G wireless research and Forrester Research’s prediction the United Kingdom’s Brexit vote could drive down the tech market in Europe. Microsoft’s […]

Court Overturns Ruling Ordering Microsoft to Give DOJ Access to Email

Today’s topics include Microsoft’s victory in its appeal of a federal court order demanding access to email stored overseas, the European Union’s filing of additional antitrust charges against Google, Samsung’s plan to unveil a next-generation Galaxy Note 7 Phablet and Kaspersky Lab’s discovery of more than 150 vulnerabilities in industrial control systems. Yesterday, Microsoft scored […]

Microsoft Power BI Embedded Now Fully Available

Today’s topics include Microsoft’s release of its Power BI Embedded cloud suite, IBM’s channel partnership with Microsoft to expand enterprise sales of Surface tablets, Oculus’ announcement that it will be taking new orders for the Rift VR headsets and AT&T’s unveiling of its Internet of Things starter kit for developers. Microsoft has announced general availability […]

Samsung Galaxy Active S7 Fails Consumer Reports Water-Resistance Tests

Today’s topics include how the Samsung Galaxy S7 Active failed water-resistance tests conducted by Consumer Reports, the encryption technology being added to the Salesforce Shield security platform, the upcoming launch of the Windows Server 2016 and InfoArmor’s discovery of a major health record breach. Samsung’s Galaxy S7 Active smartphone is a ruggedized version of its […]

HPE Weighs Selling Software Assets: Report

Today’s topics include a report that Hewlett Packard Enterprise is in talks to sell software units, a new mobile chip from Qualcomm, the European Union readying new complaints against Google about anti-competitive behavior, and the new Alcatel Dawn $70 smartphone goes on sales with Boost and Virgin Mobile. Hewlett Packard Enterprise is reportedly considering selling […]

Facebook Deploying Encrypted, Self-Destructing Messages

Today’s topics include Facebook’s latest Messenger feature that will allow for “secret conversations,” Apple’s release of the iOS 10 beta for public testing, the approval of the Privacy Shield agreement by the European Union, and the new Patchwork advanced persistent threat that is targeting thousands of Southeast Asian organizations. Messaging apps have become a major […]