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The Importance of the Metaverse Standards Forum

 June 27, 2022 Metaverse Standards Forum

For most of us the metaverse is mostly hype about the promise of a new internet that we could explore virtually. As it’s currently implemented, the metaverse is reminiscent of the networked world pre-internet. It is represented by a bunch of very different and unique attempts to create what seems much like a walled garden […...

The Birth of Google’s ‘Sentient’ AI and the Problem It Presents

June 20, 2022

One of the big news items last week was that a leading AI researcher, Blake Lemoine, had been suspended after going public that he believed that one of Google’s more advanced AIs had attained sentience. Most experts agree that it hadn’t, but that would likely be true regardless of whethe...
Apple CEO Tim Cook at WWDC22 and Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella at Microsoft Build 2022

Apple and Microsoft Developers Conferences Exhibit Companies’ Strengths, Weaknesses

June 13, 2022

During the last few weeks we’ve had two developers conferences. First, there was Microsoft Build, and last week was Apple’s WWDC. I think both approaches to the developers conferences showcase the strengths and weaknesses of both companies, so I figured it would be fun to talk about those differ...
Sheryl Sandberg

With Sheryl Sandberg Gone, Does Meta Grow Up, or Die?

June 6, 2022

What does it mean for Facebook when the adult leaves the table, and the unprepared CEO then has nothing to turn him toward a less risky path? Let’s discuss that this week.

Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella at Build 2022

Microsoft’s Innovative 4-Processor PC

May 30, 2022

Microsoft held its latest Build event last week and I’m pretty sure it caused most of the PC OEMs to freak out. This is because Microsoft announced a new focused workstation for developers called Project Volterra.

BlackBerry and Preparing for the Software-Defined Automobile

May 23, 2022

Last week was BlackBerry’s annual analyst summit. Since BlackBerry’s tools and QNX operating system are expected to be heavily used in the next generation of cars, this event often provides a view into the future of automobiles.

John Deere, Russian Thieves, and the Double-Edged Sword of Vendor Lock-In

May 16, 2022

Let’s talk about kill switches, lock-in, and how vendors can fall down a rabbit hole of customer abuse and destroy themselves using a strategy like John Deere’s. We’ll close with the product of the week, a cool microphone from an HP subsidiary, HyperX.
Michael Dell keynote address at Dell Technologies World 2022

The 5 Coolest Things at Dell World Almost No One Saw

May 9, 2022

I was at Dell Technologies World 2022 last week. Often, I’m not very excited about anything on the showcase floor at events like this, but DTW has been the exception. So, I’m going to tell you what you missed.
metaverse

Meta vs. Varjo and Nvidia: The Bifurcation of the Metaverse

May 2, 2022

With last week’s announcement that the Varjo Reality Cloud had exited beta and is now in full release, we basically have two metaverse camps: Meta’s, which is focused on the consumer and revenue; and the Varjo-Nvidia approach where performance is king and business is the primary focus.

Home Automation Faces 3 Perpetual Problems

April 25, 2022

Lack of commonality with home automation offerings remains rampant. Apple, Google, and Amazon have worked at connecting with these different platforms, but the results are less than reliable. Until connected home automation devices will talk to each other, or we have a more dependable way to bridge ...
hostile takeover

The Fascinating Dance Between Twitter and Musk

April 18, 2022

Let’s talk about why Elon Musk likely got the offer of a board seat from Twitter, why he probably turned it down, and what will happen to his “hostile takeover” attempt.

US Tech Market Leadership at a Crossroads

April 11, 2022

At one time, the U.S. dominated industries like oil and gas, consumer electronics, automobiles, and trains. Except for Apple clawing back some of one of those markets, control and leadership now belongs to others.
Intel Arc-A Series graphics

Intel Releases Arc, Now We Have a Three-Horse Race

April 4, 2022

Up until last week, for discrete graphics you had a choice of two vendors: AMD which was the leader in value, and Nvidia which tended to lead in absolute performance. While those two firms often trade places, the battlefield was well defined. Now, Intel is bringing high-performance graphics hardware...
Kyiv, Ukraine

The Conflict in Ukraine Provides a High-Res Glimpse at 21st Century War

March 30, 2022

This is the first war in which both sides can bring top-tier cyber capabilities to bear. Intelligence agencies the world over are watching very closely to see just what to plan for should their nations enter a conventional conflict.
Nvidia GTC 2022

Nvidia Showcases the Metaverse Future at GTC

March 28, 2022

Nvidia's GTC conference last week was amazing. What Nvidia does that no other vendor seems to get is use their technology to craft the keynote. Instead of watching a boring talking head, you get to see the benefits of their latest technology used and demonstrated virtually.
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Applications

 Applications

Attacks on Cloud Service Providers Down 25% During First 4 Months of 2022

Canonical Lets Loose Ubuntu 22.04 LTS 'Jammy Jellyfish'

Low-Code Platforms Help Ease the Shadow IT Adversity Pain

Audio/Video

 Audio/Video

Study Finds Sports Is King Among Livestreamers

New Cisco Conferencing Devices Designed To Heal Meeting Fatigue

Amazon Puts High-Tech Spin on Play Dates With Kiddie Video-Calling Device

Chips

 Chips

Apple Shows Off Vast Upgrades to Software, Hardware, User Experiences at WWDC22

Slipping Graphics Chip Prices Could Signal Coming End of Semiconductor Shortages

Apple Refreshes iPhone SE, iPad Air, Debuts Studio Desktop

Computing

 Computing

Ubuntu Core 22 Release Addresses Challenges of IoT, Edge Computing

Titan Linux Beta Brings Simplicity, Finesse to KDE Remake

Don't Become a Fool in the IT Gold Rush

Cybersecurity

 Cybersecurity

Ransomware Greatest Risk to Supply Chain in Minds of IT Pros

New Software Vulnerability Zeroes In on Microsoft Programs

Lax Cyber Skills, Dev Blind Spots Behind Organizations' AppSec Breakdowns

Data Management

 Data Management

Data Observability's Big Challenge: Build Trust at Scale

The Business Case for Clean Data and Governance Planning

6 Critical Steps for Scaling Secure Universal Data Authorization

Developers

 Developers

New Linux Laptop Line Advances HP, System76 Open-Source Collaboration

Open-Source Code a Marginal Problem, Managing It the Key Challenge: Report

Appdome CEO on Mobile App Security: No Developer, No Code, No Problem

Emerging Tech

 Emerging Tech

Cryptocurrency Custody Concerns: Who Holds the Digital Storage Keys?

Finding the Fun in Non-Fungible E-Commerce

Crypto Firms Offered Insurance To Cover Cloud Crashes

Exclusives

 Exclusives

Sports Betting Platforms Gambling With Substandard CX

Natural Language Speaks Loudly About a Big Shift in AI

Gamifying EdTech Launches Learning to Loftier Levels

Gaming

 Gaming

Play-To-Earn Gaming Faces Hurdles To Rapid Growth

The Coolest Stuff From CES 2022

Snapdragon 8 Suggests the End of PCs and Smartphones as We Know Them

Hacking

 Hacking

Hackers Cast LinkedIn as Most-Popular Phishing Spot

Forrester Pegs B2B Fraud, Cyber Insurance Complacency as Top Threats in 2022

US Braces for Cyberwarfare Amid Fears of Russian Assault

Hardware

 Hardware

KYY 15.6" Portable Monitor Packs Value With a Healthy Feature Set

InnoView's 15.6" 4K Portable Panel Could Be the Ultimate Touchscreen Accessory

InnoView 15.8" Portable Display: More Screen Space for Small Devices

Health

 Health

Hack Your Metabolism To Improve Health With the Lumen Smart Device

Amazon Rolls Out Alexa for Senior Living and Healthcare Providers

Cove High-Tech Neckband Aims To Ease Stress, Improve Sleep

Home Tech

 Home Tech

How the War in Ukraine Is Changing the Technology Landscape

CES 2022 Predictions

Cybersecurity 2022: More Fraud, More Fakes, More Crypto Scams

How To

 How To

Start Here When Things Go Wrong on Your Linux System

Computers Use Processes, So Should You

NICE Platform Answers Call for Hyper-Personal CX Tools

Internet of Things

 Internet of Things

Foundries and Arduino Team To Patch IoT Devices

Remote Work Heightens Privacy and Security Anxiety Among Employees

Amazon Super Smart Fridge Is Reportedly in the Works

IT Leadership

 IT Leadership

Open Source Leaders Push WH for Security Action

Ukrainian IT Firm Counterattacks Russian War Lies

Why Pat Gelsinger May Need To Take Intel Private

Malware

 Malware

CyberSec Firms Give Advice, Services To Quell Fallout From Malware Aimed at Ukraine

Russia-Linked Cyclops Blink Malware Identified as Potential Cyberwarfare Weapon

Ransomware-Related Data Leaks Jump 82% in 2021

Mobile Apps

 Mobile Apps

Kids' Screen Use Sees Fastest Rise in 4 Years

What's in Store for Next-Gen Digital Wallets

Apple Privacy Rule Cost Tech Titans Estimated $9.85 Billion in Revenue

Operating Systems

 Operating Systems

Linux Security Study Reveals When, How You Patch Matters

New Breeze Theme Gives KDE Neon Release Lots of Sparkle

HP Chromebase Makes Chrome OS Desktops a Smart Choice

Privacy

 Privacy

PII of Many Fortune 1000 Execs Exposed at Data Broker Sites

US-Led Seizure of RaidForums May Defy Lasting Effect on Security

Atlas VPN Debuts MultiHop+ for Added Layer of Internet Privacy and Security

Reviews

 Reviews

Rebuilding Ukraine: 3D Printing and the Metaverse Could Help Create the Cities of Tomorrow

Desklab Portable Monitor: Ideal for Work, Play, Mobile Productivity

Why Commercial Space Travel Is Unlikely To Scale Up

Science

 Science

Report Finds US Workers Lagging in Digital Skills

Nvidia Launches Earth 2 and Goes to War Against Climate Change

The Challenge and Promise of Quantum Computing

Search Tech

 Search Tech

Microsoft Bing, Yandex Create New Search Protocol

Botify SEO Platform Helps Brands Navigate Organic Search Rankings

Google Cloud Seeks To Cure Retailers' Search Woes, Help Compete With Amazon

Servers

 Servers

Cyber Asset Management Overwhelming IT Security Teams

30 Years of Linux History Told via Distros

Stale Open Source Code Rampant in Commercial Software: Report

Smartphones

 Smartphones

Tesla Smartphone Could Be a Game Changer

Google vs. Apple Smartphones: Similar Capabilities, Polar Opposites in Strategic Execution

Microsoft Finally Has Truly Competitive Alternatives to Apple Products

Social Networking

 Social Networking

Big Tech Firms Move To Squash Deceptive Info on Ukraine Crisis

Facebook Pushes Pause on Instagram for Kids

TikTok Tops YouTube in Watch Time Among Android Users

Space

 Space

Kuo Predicts 'iPhone 13' Will Support Satellite Calls and Texting

30 Years Later, the Trajectory of Linux Is Star Bound

Amazon Clears FCC Hurdle to Satellite Network

Spotlight Features

 Spotlight Features

Marketers: Beware Florida's Mini-TCPA

Nasuni Founder Andres Rodriguez: Object Storage Offers More Cloud Benefits, Lower Cost

A Step Into Meta's VR Meeting World, Horizon Workrooms

Tablets

 Tablets

New iPad Mini Stars at Apple Refresh Event

Chromebook Shipments Jump 75% YoY in Q2

Working From Wherever

Tech Buzz

 Tech Buzz

Google Hasn't Started the Robocalypse Yet

Tech Industry Changes and the Emergence of a World IT Army

Reality Check on the Virtual Universe: Metaverse or Metamess?

Tech Law

 Tech Law

New EU Law Will Force Google, Meta, Others To Expose Algorithms

Pandemic, Compliance Driving Increased Privacy Spending

Report Argues Antitrust Bill Would Hurt Consumers, Stymie Innovation

Transportation

 Transportation

Wing Picks DFW for First Commercial Drone Deliveries in Major US Metro Area

Advanced Sensor System May Open Door to Zero Death Driving

Nvidia, Jaguar, Land Rover Partner To Build the Car of Tomorrow

Virtual Reality

 Virtual Reality

Metaverse Marketing Offers New Approach To Utilizing Customer Data

Apple MR Specs Will Shun Metaverse: Report

Apple Wearables Holiday Sales Knock It Out of the Park

Wearable Tech

 Wearable Tech

5 Terrific Tech Gift Ideas for Your Holiday Shopping List

How Qualcomm Can Seize the Smartwatch Market From Apple

Apple Unveils New Muscular MacBooks, Refreshes AirPods, Adds $5 Music Service

Women In Tech

 Women In Tech

Cybercriminals Employing Specialists To Maximize Ill-Gotten Gains

Encouraging Research Finds Brain Adjusts to 'Third Thumb'

E-Commerce Tending to Health and Wellness Needs

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