Microsoft says Windows 11 requires a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) chip, excluding a significant number of Windows 10 computers from upgrading to the new OS
Even some three year old computers may not be able to run the OS. — Traditionally, we think of Windows as the operating system …
In his closing Windows event remarks, Nadella issued a subtle but stinging critique of Apple, positioning Microsoft as Apple's main competition for developers
‘Windows has always stood for sovereignty for creators and agency for consumers’ — At the end of a surprisingly eventful …
Microsoft engineer says users will be able to sideload Android Apps on Windows 11
Many questions about how the feature will work remain, however — According to an engineer at Microsoft, Windows 11 users will have the ability to sideload Android apps onto the operating system …
Amazon's AWS acquires encrypted messaging service Wickr, says it will continue operating the service and offer it to AWS customers
Amazon's cloud services giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) is getting into the encrypted messaging business. The company has just announced …
Intel licenses SiFive's IP for Intel Foundry Services' 7nm offerings and says it will create its own RISC-V development platform called Horse Creek
As part of SiFive's announcements today, along with enabling SiFive IP on Intel's Foundry Service offerings, Intel will be creating …
Microsoft says an attacker gained access to one of its customer service agents and launched attacks against customers in a probe of suspected SolarWinds hackers
Microsoft (MSFT.O) said on Friday an attacker had won access to one of its customer-service agents and then used information …
Microsoft's Android app plan for Windows 11 is doomed, because pretending there is a viable US Android app store other than Google Play is theater
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Western Digital says some My Book Live devices are being compromised by malware leading to a factory reset erasing all data, believes its servers weren't hacked
Mybookliveduo - looks to have formatted itself WD Community : Action Required on My Book Live and My Book Live Duo Ashwin / gHacks Technology News : Western Digital My Book Live drives are getting wip...
Ex-TikTok staff say its boundaries with ByteDance are non-existent, with ByteDance involved in decision-making; source: ByteDance has access to US user data
- Former TikTok employees say there is cause for concern when it comes to the popular social media app's Chinese parent company.
Analysis finds thousands of videos of Uyghurs denying abuses against their community on Twitter and YouTube as part of an elaborate Chinese influence campaign
Co-published with The New York Times … Recently, the owner of a small store in western China came across some remarks by Mike Pompeo, the former U.S. secretary of state.
Google is showing a warning on some searches that it may not have reliable sources to show, usually on trending topics
but that it's a changing situation, and more information may come out later.” https://www.vox.com/... Jonathan Zittrain / @zittrain : This is a good move by Google, and a nice example of the impact of...
New research: estimates of Internet's energy consumption are exaggerated and throttling data consumption like lowering Netflix resolution does not yield much
New research by two leading scientists says some dire warnings of environmental damage from technology are overstated. Source: Joule . Tweets: @lordfusitua , @dealbook , @nytimesbusiness , @jimkerstet...
Atlanta-based RoadSync, which develops a POS system for automating routine business expenses in trucking and logistics, raises $30M Series B led by Tiger Global
Atlanta-based RoadSync has raised $30 million in a Series B round led by Tiger Global Management, the company said Thursday. Source: Business Wire .
FCC filings reveal Verizon's 8-inch 1280×800 smart display with 4G connectivity and a custom “Hi Verizon” wake word, as part of Alexa Custom Assistant program
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Mozilla launches Rally, a Firefox plugin that lets users share browsing data with researchers studying the web, starting with researchers from Princeton
Big Tech has built its success by exploiting your data.
UK's CMA launches an investigation into whether Amazon and Google are doing enough to crack down on fake reviews and deter sellers from manipulating listings
The CMA launches investigation into fake online reviews. — From: — Case type: Martin Peers / The Information : Tech's New Growth Industry: Antitrust Inquiries The Hill : Hillicon Valley: UK watchd...
Australia-based Zeller, which develops fintech products for SMBs, including POS terminals, raises ~$37.5M led by Spark Capital at a valuation of about $300M
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TRIPP, a meditation app for Oculus and PlayStation VR which induces psychedelic-like experiences, raises $11M Series A led by Vine Ventures and Mayfield
As an increasing number of startups sell investors on mobile apps that help consumers prioritize well-being and mindfulness …
Inside the intense debate among Wikipedia editors to include the coronavirus lab leak theory on COVID-19 pages, as the theory has gained more media attention
Building a better encyclopedia requires consensus and neutrality, but behind the scenes, editors wrangle with the pandemic's most contentious question. Tweets: @jeskillings , @dctrjack , @dvanboom , a...
Rockwell Automation will acquire Plex Systems for $2.22B in cash, to boost its offering of cloud services to customers including automakers and logistics firms
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GOAT Group, parent company of online sneaker marketplace GOAT, raises $195M Series F at a valuation of $3.7B, up 2x from when it raised $100M in September 2020
Charity L. Scott / Wall Street Journal : Source: GOAT Group .
VRChat, a free app for Oculus Rift and Steam that lets users create and explore virtual worlds with others, raises $80M Series D, bringing total raised to ~$95M
Ian Hamilton / UploadVR :
AlayaCare, which develops software for scheduling, clinical documentation, and billing for home and community healthcare providers, raises $225M CAD Series D
Josh Scott / BetaKit : Source: Business Wire .
Profile of David Dobrik, a YouTuber notorious for goofy pranks who earned an estimated $15.5M in 2020, and is now under fire for turning trauma into content
SafeAI, which retrofits industrial vehicles like dump trucks, bulldozers, and skid steers with autonomous systems, raises $21M Series A led by Builders VC
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Microsoft announces Windows 11, with a simplified UI, new Windows store, Start menu, Teams integrated into taskbar, and more, available free to Windows 10 users
A new version of Windows is officially on the way — Microsoft is officially confirming the name for the next release of Windows today: Windows 11.More:Windows Central,AppleInsider,The Verge,Microsof...
Shopify's new AI commerce stack
Their VP of Product digs into just-launched products to help entrepreneurs and developers build with the latest AI and tech.
Email fatigue is real: Here's how smart email tools help you regain control
Picture this: It's Monday morning. You walk into the office feeling energized and ready to take on the week.
Protecting your Cloud Applications Data
Backing up Office 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox & Box data is critical to preventing data loss or corruption, complying with laws and avoiding critical downtime in case of a disaster.