Today’s topics include new smartphones from Sony, a virtual private network service from China that’s compromising Windows servers, Windows 10-based Chromebook alternatives from Acer and Microsoft investing big bucks in the Uber ride service. Sony’s latest two entries in the super-competitive smartphone wars bring photo-taking to a new level, with the Xperia C5 Ultra, which […]
Today’s topics include researchers’ look inside the RIG Flash exploit kit, three major car makers complete a deal for the Nokia advanced digital mapping system, a new high-end chip from AMD and an update to Oracle Communications’ operation support system suite that accelerates network-functions virtualization adoption. The RIG exploit kit is undergoing an evolution to […]
Today’s topics include rumors of a new version of Google Glass, security concerns regarding the GlobalStar simplex satcom protocol, President Obama pushing for greater high-performance computing innovation and a new plan from Sprint. Google is now “quietly distributing” a new version of Google Glass aimed at workers in industries such as health care, manufacturing and […]
Today’s topics include new wireless charging technology from Qualcomm, rumors of Dell’s plans for its Secureworks business, a new security tool from Facebook and Amazon’s proposal for enabling delivery drones to fly in low-level airspace. Qualcomm developed a technology that will enable wireless charging for mobile devices with metal cases, an important step for an […]
Today’s topics include three new unlocked international smartphones from Motorola, a breach at the Census Bureau, a new memory architecture from Intel and Micron Technology, and the release of a beta version of its Customer-Supplied Encryption Keys for Google Compute Engine program. Motorola announced three new unlocked international smartphones, including the Moto X Style, a […]
Today’s topics include Samsung’s preparations to introduce its latest line of mobile devices, a new memory architecture from Intel and Micron Technology, questions about the security of certain models of Brink’s digital safes and the release of Salesforce Lightning Components and AppExchange for Components. Samsung plans to unveil the latest editions of its flagship mobile […]
Today’s topics include the discovery of a serious security flaw in Google’s Android mobile operating system, Best Buy beginning to sell the Apple Watch, Cisco shedding more businesses and the inclusion of some familiar Internet Explorer developer features in the DNA of Microsoft’s new Edge browser. Security firm Zimperium today is publicly disclosing a flaw […]
Today’s topics include a recall of 1.4 million Fiat Chrysler automobiles cars and trucks due to a software flaw, software-defined networking advocates are gathering at the OpenDaylight Summit to discuss progress, a report on the top four cloud computing companies, and new liquid-cooled servers from Fujitsu. Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is recalling 1.4 million cars and […]
Today’s topics include claims that automobiles can be remotely hacked and disabled, layoffs at Qualcomm, estimates on sales of the Apple Watch and news that the Federal Communications Commission chairman is in favor of approving the proposed AT&T and DirecTV deal. Security researchers Charlie Miller and Chris Valasek have made a career out of hacking […]
Today’s topics include reports that five individuals arrested on federal charges were involved in the hack of investment bank JPMorgan Chase, an update on when Microsoft Advanced Threat Analytics will ship, companies aligning with Samsung in its patent fight with Apple and car markers in talks with Nokia to acquire its digital mapping division in […]