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Apple Developing New Display Technology in Taiwan Lab

Today’s topics include reports that Apple is working on new display technology at a top secret Taiwan lab, improved security and anti-tracking defenses in latest version of Mozilla Firefox, Apple and IBM deliver more than 100 MobileFirst for iOS apps, and mobile chip maker Qualcomm’s decision against splitting up the company. According to a Dec. […]

UK Suspect Faces Charges in VTech Hack, Breach of Kids’ Data

Today’s topics include an arrest made by the UK Police in connection with the VTech hacking, Google will no longer trust the Symantec Root Certificate, an analyses reveals FAA drone rules will have little impact on business users, and Huawei’s Honor smartphones will reportedly be making their way to the United States. Barely three weeks […]

Google Starts User Tests of Second-Generation MySQL Service

Today’s topics include Google’s announcement of its second-generation MySQL database service, Verizon rolls out a data streaming pilot project, Novo Nordisk and IBM’s Watson Health team up on diabetes care solutions, and Microsoft has accelerated Azure backups. On Dec. 10 Google announced the beta availability of what it described as a second-generation version of its […]

Microsoft Releases Cortana for iOS, Android, CyanogenMod

Today’s topics include Microsoft extending digital assistant Cortana’s reach, AT&T adding 38 metro areas to its GigPower High-Speed Network, Samsung seeking new business revenues in automotive technology, and Wal-Mart entering the mobile payments industry. Siri is getting a roommate. Calling it a companion app for Windows 10 PC users, Microsoft today announced the official release […]

Apple Fixes Numerous OS X, iOS Security Flaws Reported by Google

Today’s topics include the new security fixes in Apple’s OS X and iOS update, reports that Apple is suspending its plans for an Internet TV service, IBM’s decision to focus on three major coding languages, and why five European nations are calling on Facebook to rein in cookies on the social network. Yesterday, Apple released […]

Verizon’s WiFi Calling Plans Face Opposition From Wireless Rivals

Today’s topics include major tech companies’ opposition to Verizon’s plans to access unused wireless spectrum for WiFi calling services, Mozilla’s extension of Firefox content-blocking protection on Apple iOS, Motorola’s introduction of the Moto 360 Sport Smartwatch, and the launch of object storage on IBM’s Bluemix. Verizon is planning to use an unlicensed portion of the […]

Microsoft Officially Releases Lumia 550 Budget Windows 10 Phone

Today’s topics include the release of Microsoft’s Lumia 550 Windows 10 phone, Microsoft’s decision to open-source its Chakra JavaScript engine, speculation that Samsung will design its next-generation Galaxy S7 smartphone line with liquid cooling, and a market research firms says PC shipments will decline again in the fourth quarter. Microsoft’s Devices group announced the official […]

Microsoft Targets Device OEMs With Windows 10 IoT Core

Today’s topics include Microsoft setting its sights on OEMs, the appeal of the FCC’s net neutrality decision is heard in federal court, HP Inc. announced it will be exiting the low-end tablet market, and rumors that Toshiba and Fujitsu could be merging their PC businesses. Microsoft is setting its sights on original equipment manufacturers and […]

Salesforce Connect Simplifies Enterprise App Data Integration

Today’s topics include the Salesforce Connect data integration system, VTech’s admission that lax database security led to its recent hack, Microsoft Cortana’s role in discovering Power BI insights, and Google’s denial of an accusation that it collects student data. Cloud computing giant, Salesforce.com, recently unwrapped Salesforce Connect data integrator in hopes of making it easier […]

New Rumors Say Next Apple iPhone Won’t Include Standard Headphone Jack

Today’s topics include talk that a basic feature could be missing from the Next Apple iPhone, virtual reality Web browsers in Samsung’s Gear VR Headset, Microsoft and Autodesk are teaming up for a HoloLens design, and why Facebook’s CEO and his wife are pledging their fortunes to charity. Apple could be looking at dropping the […]