Apple Moving to ARM Processors by 2021
It appears Apple is finally ready to begin making the move to ARM processors, with models expected to start showing up in late 2020 or early 2021. AppleInsider saw a note to investors by TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. Kuo has a good track record when it comes to Apple predictions. In the note, Kuo […]
Waves of Job Losses For 2.2 Million Startup Employees, Says VC Group
According to a report on CNBC, startups may not get government money from the coronavirus relief bill if they have already taken venture capital or private equity money. “So-called affiliation rules from the Small Business Administration could prevent startups from getting loans as part of that stimulus package,” says CNBC report Kate Rooney. “According to […]
Microsoft Parts Ways With AnyVision Following Investigation
Microsoft is selling its shares in facial recognition firm AnyVision, following allegations the company’s software was being used for West Bank mass surveillance. Microsoft previously invested $74 million in AnyVision, a facial recognition company that provides software for the Israeli military to use at border crossings. However, there were reports the software was secretly […]
Americans Being Targeted by Coronavirus Digital Fraud
TransUnion research shows Americans are being targeted by coronavirus-related digital fraud in alarming numbers. As the coronavirus pandemic forces more Americans to stay at home, ecommerce has become a critical part of everyday life. Even basic necessities are being purchased online, rather than through physical stores. Bad actors are taking advantage of that trend, targeting […]
Amazon Using AI to Understand Searches
Amazon is using artificial intelligence (AI) to better understand search queries and why a person may be looking for something. Understanding why a customer searches for a product is just as import as knowing what they searched for. Knowing the context can help a retailer make relevant recommendations for other products that not only compliment […]
Hackers Targeting Unpatched Windows Bug
Microsoft has issued an advisory warning that hackers are using a new, unpatched bug to target Windows users. According to the advisory, “Microsoft is aware of limited targeted attacks that could leverage un-patched vulnerabilities in the Adobe Type Manager Library, and is providing the following guidance to help reduce customer risk until the security update […]
Coronavirus: Zoom’s Newfound Popularity a Two-Edged Sword
Zoom may be benefiting from unprecedented numbers of users flocking to the platform, but that newfound popularity comes with some downsides. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, Zoom and other video conferencing solutions have become the new way many individuals are working, worshiping and keeping in touch with loved ones. While that has resulted […]
Coronavirus: Latest Tool in the Fight: 3D Printing
As hospitals and medical facilities struggle to have enough equipment in the face of the coronavirus pandemic, HP is looking at 3D printing to help. One of the biggest challenges medical facilities are facing is having enough face masks, ventilators, breathing filters and more. In addition, there are ongoing efforts to modify doors to allow […]
Coronavirus: EU Asks Netflix to Throttle Video
In an effort to ease the strain on internet infrastructure, the European Union is asking that Netflix stream video to standard definition when necessary. Thierry Breton, European Commissioner for internal market, tweeted that he had talked directly to Netflix CEO Reed Hastings to make his request. Important phone conversation with @ReedHastings, CEO of @Netflix To […]
Coronavirus: Microsoft Teams Tops 44 Million Users
Microsoft has announced that Teams has topped 44 million users as more individuals work from home and rely on virtual interactions during the coronavirus pandemic. Microsoft has been locked in a rivalry with Slack for the business chat market. In November Microsoft doubled Slack’s user base. Now, just four months later, the company has hit […]