Google vs. Apple Smartphones: Similar Capabilities, Polar Opposites in Strategic Execution
Apple's strategy is all about status and making you stand out as an Apple user, while Google's strategy is more about features and what you can do with its phones. Let's contrast Apple and Google smartphones. Then we'll close with the product of the week, a new VR headset from Varjo.
Cove High-Tech Neckband Aims To Ease Stress, Improve Sleep
Everyday stress at work and home sometimes seems like a health issue you just have to tolerate. But doing nothing to relieve routine stress usually winds up causing sleep and illness problems as well. Now, a wellness technology company has a wearable device that just might bring more good vibes your way.
The Gartner Magic Quadrant has become the recognized CX-industry measuring stick for contact center solutions. Check out this year’s report to learn more about leader NICE CXone.
New Cyber Theft Group Uses Revitalized Tricks To Target Online Merchants
A new fraud ring called Proxy Phantom is using sophisticated credential stuffing attack methods to take over customer accounts for U.S.-based e-commerce merchants. The latest research from digital trust and safety firm Sift demonstrates fraudsters' relentless innovation and reinforces retailers' need to double down on fraud protection as the holiday shopping season rapidly approaches.
Called IndexNow, the protocol uses an API to allow websites to easily notify search engines whenever content is created, updated, or deleted. Once the search engines are notified of updates they can quickly crawl and reflect the website changes in their index and search results.
BlackBerry IVY and the Future of Electric Vehicles
BlackBerry's automotive initiatives are increasingly focused on electric vehicles that need help to reach their full potential. The company recently highlighted the coming experience with EVs.
Quantum computing until recently existed more in the realm of sci-fi than reality. Now, as computing technologies and the demand to solve complex problems accelerate, quantum computing is making its way into the mainstream.
Research: Cyberattack Discrepancies Based on Race, Gender
An international study of cyberattacks has discovered discrepancies based on race and gender. The research by Malwarebytes, Digitunity and the Cybercrime Support Network is based on a survey of 5,000 people in the U.S., U.K. and Germany.
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Cloud Security Holes Are Invites for Ransomware: Report
While migration to the cloud is at an all-time high, so is the growth of ransomware peddlers. Veritas Technologies surveyed more than 2,000 global IT leaders whose organizations have undertaken pandemic-led digital transformation. The study found the majority are severely vulnerable to ransomware attacks because they have been unable to keep pace with the accelerated digitization.
The Gartner Magic Quadrant has become the recognized CX-industry measuring stick for contact center solutions. Check out this year’s report to learn more about leader NICE CXone.
From Windows 95 to Windows 11: A Matter of Perspective
Microsoft has learned a great deal and changed its personality and focus since Windows 95 debuted, and Windows 11 showcases those changes. Let's talk about Windows 11 this week. Then we'll close with the product of the week, the Surface Laptop Studio, which is arguably the most Apple-focused product that Microsoft has ever released.
Canonical Launches Ubuntu 21.10 With Few Surprises
Canonical on Thursday released Ubuntu 21.10, Impish Indri. The new version of its flagship OS has a heavy focus on cloud-native, AI/ML, and Ubuntu developers on Windows. This is not a major distro upgrade. Nonetheless, Ubuntu 21.10 does play catch up with the latest Wayland improvements and GNOME 40 -- finally.
Companies are realizing that supply chain issues could cause problems, and so many companies shifted more from the just-in-time method of manufacturing to building up a lot of inventory, said IDC Research Director Phil Solis. "Everyone started ordering more chips than they needed which is a big part of the problem," he told TechNewsWorld.
E-Learning Platforms: The New Academy for Business Edu
We spoke with several experts in the field of learning management systems to get a sense for what’s happening with e-learning in the business sphere, and where it’ll be trending from here.
Smart home technology is quickly becoming more mainstream than niche. As people monitor and control so many aspects of their lives through apps and smart devices, they expect to do the same with their homes. From security systems to intelligent...
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