eWEEK Staff

Google Issues Emergency Patch to Fix Android Flaw

Today’s topics include Google’s emergency Android patch for a Linux Kernel flaw, previews of the first batch of Microsoft Edge browser extensions, new HP PageWide, OfficeJet Pro and LaserJet printers and the launch of GoDaddy’s OpenStack-powered cloud services. Facing multiple Android security challenges in March so far, Google is issuing an unprecedented mid-month emergency patch […]

Intel Introduces New NUC Mini-PC Designed for Gamers

Today’s topics include Intel’s new NUC mini-PC designed with gamers in mind, the security flaws discovered in Google Chrome, Adobe Flash and Apple Safari during first day of the Pwn2own hacking competition, Google’s new cloud marketing analytics suite, and Fossil’s latest smartwatches and an activity tracker. Intel officials for the past several years have been […]

Pennsylvania Man Faces Federal Charges in Apple iCloud Breach

Today’s topics include a guilty plea by the individual charged with the Apple iCloud hack, reports that Polycom and Mitel are engaging in merger talks, Salesforce.com’s introduction of Field Service Lightning and a study that shows personal digital assistants are not always helpful in emergencies. In September 2014, news first broke that someone was able […]

Red Hat Starts Beta Test Cycle for Enterprise Linux 6.8

Today’s topics include the news that Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8 is entering the beta test cycle, Microsoft sends SharePoint 2016 to manufacturing, a new tool to help Evernote users to switch to Microsoft OneNote, and Sony’s nationwide expansion of its PlayStation Vue Internet TV services. Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6.8 officially enters its beta […]

Obama Warns About Dangers of Unbreakable Encryption at SXSW

Today’s topics include President Barack Obama’s warnings about unbreakable encryption at SXSW, why the Cuban wireless market intrigues AT&T as Obama prepares for a visit to Havana, the launch of Google’s new design portal for its mobile app and Website developers, and IBM teams up with Datawatch on data preparation for Watson Analytics. During a […]

Marcher Trojan Hits Android Users Through Face Adobe Flash Installer

Today’s topics include a warning that the Marcher Trojan is using a new tactic to infect Android users, reports that the Windows 10 Mobile Insider update breaks WEP, Microsoft’s effort to bring Skype Meeting into more rooms and why developers are worried that AI may take their jobs. Security firm Zscaler is warning about a […]

Inkjet Printer Image Lets Researchers Hack Phone Fingerprint Sensor

Today’s topics include researchers’ demonstration of how they hacked smartphone’s fingerprint sensors using Inkjet printers, the launch of Microsoft’s cloud-first Dynamics AX ERP application, Avaya’s new cloud unified communications platform, and a Lenovo and Juniper partnership to build hyper-converged systems. Two Michigan State University researchers have used off-the-shelf inkjet printers and special inks to make […]

Microsoft Extends Bing Image Search to Office Apps, Edge Browser

Today’s topics include improvements to Microsoft’s Bing image search for Office and Edge, news that the Microsoft SQL server database is heading to Linux, Google’s new tool to help evaluate vendor security and Toyota’s effort to develop a wearable device to help the blind. Microsoft gave Office’s integrated, Bing-powered image search a major overhaul this […]

Mozilla Unveils Its First Four Internet of Things Projects

Today’s topics include the introduction of Mozilla’s first IoT projects, the $1.35 million fine imposed on Verizon by the FCC, the U.S. Supreme Court’s rejection of Apple’s appeal of a $435 million judgment in an antitrust case and why the first Mac ransomware poses little risk for users. Mozilla announced the first of its Internet […]

U.S. to Slap Smartphone Maker ZTE With Parts Export Restrictions

Today’s topics include export restrictions imposed on Chinese smartphone maker ZTE by U.S. trade regulators, Google’s about-face on its approach to the EU “Right to Be Forgotten” mandate, why Amazon is bringing back Fire device encryption and Samsung’s collaboration with the American Cancer Society and Breezie. Chinese smartphone and telecom equipment maker ZTE, which allegedly […]