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Dell, EMC Reportedly Are in Merger Talks

Today’s topics include a rumored merger between Dell and EMC, Amazon Web Services releases new hardware and services, AT&T will soon offer WiFi calling, and investor Elliot Management is urging Polycom and Mitel to merge. According to an Oct. 8 report in The Wall Street Journal, Dell and EMC apparently are in merger talks. Dell […]

Google Launches Framework to Load Content on Mobile Web Quickly

Today’s topics include Google giving publishers a way to load content faster on mobile devices, FireEye reveals a new Android Malvertising threat, Samsung’s Q3 profit forecasts beat analysts’ estimates, and Big Switch and Facebook demonstrate their open switch software. Google has launched an open-source initiative dubbed Accelerated Mobile Pages that is designed to give publishers […]

Microsoft Unveils Surface Pro 4, Surface Book Two-in-One Laptop

Today’s topics include the debut of new Microsoft devices, Apple buys AI startup Perceptio, AT&T brings Juniper aboard its SDN project, and Cisco reveals IoT packages aimed at specific industries. Yesterday morning Microsoft hosted a media event in NYC to unveil a new Windows 10 hardware lineup, including a new high-end Surface tablet and the […]

Linux.Wifatch Is Protecting Unpatched Routers, Devices

Today’s topics include how vigilante malware is protecting unpatched routers, HP launches its Open-Source Network OS, Twitter locks in Jack Dorsey as its permanent CEO, and Cisco is driving its investments in network chip startup Aquantia. Countless numbers of routers and Internet-connected devices around the world are not properly updated, leaving the devices, their owners […]

Docker Pioneers Focus on Teaching Next-Gen Developers

Today’s topics include the founding of a new school for the next generation of developers, Autonomy files a counter-suit against HP, Microsoft is reportedly preparing a Lumia 550 Windows 10 Phone, and Samsung is rumored to be using a Qualcomm chip in its new smart phone. Few in technology would disagree about the impact that […]

Microsoft, Google Settle Long Simmering Dispute Over Patents

Today’s topics include Microsoft and Google ending their patent rivalry, Stagefright 2 exposing another billion Android phones to risk, IBM launching its BlueMix Local and Microsoft unveiling ExpressRoute for Office 365. Microsoft and Google have buried the hatchet. Bloomberg reported Sept. 30 that the technology giants have settled the long simmering dispute over patents concerning […]

Microsoft Unveils Azure Data Lake Services, U-SQL Query Language

Today’s topics include Microsoft introduces U-SQL query language, Cisco is moving into the data preparation space, AMD makes a commercial PC push with its Pro A-Series APUs, and Citizen developers are gaining more power. Earlier this week, Microsoft announced new Azure Data Lake services along with a new query language called U-SQL. Azure Data Lake […]

Samsung Pay Debuts, Offers New Take on POS Payments

Today’s topics include Samsung launching its new pay service, AMD unveiling new GPU’s for embedded systems, Juniper’s Unite platform making it easier for enterprises to make the switch to the cloud and LG unveiling its first-ever laptops in the United States. Last month, Samsung previewed its new Samsung Pay service to a group of tech […]

Hilton Investigates Possible Data Breaches at the Chain

Today’s topics include a possible data breach at Hilton Worldwide Holdings, IBM’s opening a new cloud center in Bangalore, Qualcomm’s plans to invest $150 million in India startups, and Google’s plans to map local air quality in California. Hilton Worldwide Holdings is investigating a report that alleges hackers breached multiple Hilton properties. In a statement […]

FTC, DOJ Investigating Complaints About Google Android, Reports Say

Today’s topics include Google under scrutiny from the FTC, BlackBerry confirms rumors of an Android smartphone, Microsoft is pairing up with Adafruit on the Windows IoT Core Starter Kit, and Adobe’s Analysis Workspace provides data workers with more creativity. The U.S. Federal Trade Commission and the U.S. Department of Justice are said to be investigating […]