CIA Opens Door For Amazon Rivals to Bid On Cloud Contracts
Bloomberg is reporting that the CIA is “planning to hire multiple companies for lucrative cloud computing deals,” a move that will likely hurt Amazon. Amazon was the first company to gain the coveted Impact Level 6 security certification, allowing it to store classified data in the cloud. This gave the company a huge advantage when […]
Bing is asking for feedback on its Webmaster Guidelines
“Any shady tactics you think are not penalized enough?” Bing project manager tweeted. Frédéric Dubut, web ranking and quality project manager for Bing, is embarking on a journey to refresh the company’s webmaster guidelines. “SEO friends! I’m kicking off an effort to refresh our @Bing webmaster guidelines, both the spirit and the letter. Any shady […]
Twitter Tackles Deceptive Information and Manipulated Media
Following Facebook and Reddit, Twitter has unveiled new rules governing how it will handle deceptive information and manipulated media. Social media platforms are increasingly under pressure to moderate misleading information on their platforms. With an upcoming election the pressure is even greater, as a single well-timed, misleading post could have profound repercussions. Following similar announcements […]
Huawei and ZTE Petition FCC Not to Classify Them As National Security Risk
Huawei and ZTE have petitioned the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) not to finalize its classification of them as threats to national security, according to Reuters. The FCC had previously voted to label both companies a threat in November, but the decision has not been finalized, giving both companies a chance to reverse the initial ruling. […]
Musk Predicts Model S Will Soon Be Able to Go 400 Miles
Electrek is reporting that Elon Musk has said “it won’t be long before Model S has a 400-mile range.” One of the biggest limitations of electric vehicles is range. While they are ideally suited for city and suburban travel, their range can often be a limitation for rural drivers or those wanting to take them […]
Verizon 5G Roll Out Marches On, Hits 34 Cities
Verizon has now hit 34 cities with its 5G roll out, adding Cincinnati, Little Rock and Kansas City, according to a company press release. Verizon made headlines at the end of last year for meeting, and surpassing, its goal of rolling out 5G in 30 cities by year end. By the end of 2019, it […]
Nuvoton Purchasing Panasonic Semiconductor Business For $250 Million
Nuvoton Technology Corporation announced in a press release that it was purchasing Panasonic Semiconductor Solutions’ (PSCS) semiconductor business to the tune of $250 million. Panasonic has been aggressively trying to cut $920 million by the year ending March 2022. Its semiconductor business was a loss-making endeavor, according to Reuters, and the company had already divested itself of much […]