Google is moving deeper into the world of the Internet of Things (IoT), announcing a new operating system — Brillo — as well as a communications layer at its Google I/O developer conference today. Sundar Pichai, a senior vice president at Google, took the stage at the company’s annual conference …
Extending the reach of its analysis software and services, IBM plans to release 20 analytics packages customized to the needs of specific industries. Available by the end of June, the packages will target businesses in retail, banking, telecommunications, insurance and other fields. Additional packages will be released in the future. …
По данным тайваньского исследовательского института Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC), в 2014 году продажи смартфонов с поддержкой беспроводной подзарядки принесли около 15,8 млрд долларов США, что выглядит довольно незначительной суммой в сравнении с общей выручкой на рынке смартфонов в 250 млрд долларов. …
The U.S. Federal Communications Commission will consider including broadband within a controversial program that subsidizes telephone or mobile service for poor people. Recipients of the FCC’s Lifeline program, which provides a US$9.25 monthly subsidy for voice service, could use that money to purchase broadband service instead under a proposal from …
Apple получила патент на клавиатуру для компьютеров, которая работает по принципу виртуального клавишного блока. Гаджет совмещает в себе устройство ввода с традиционными механическими клавишами и тач-сенсорами, распознающими две стадии нажатия. Об этом сообщает ресурс Patently Apple. …
For many entrepreneurs, crowdfunding is a mystery. Celebrity music videos can flop, while simple, silly ideas can go viral overnight. Some campaigns are all about grassroots fundraising, while others can succeed on the strength of one or two wealthy backers. On closer inspection, however, there are a few signals in …
The majority of 3G and 4G USB modems offered by mobile operators to their customers have vulnerabilities in their Web-based management interfaces that could be exploited remotely when users visit compromised websites. The flaws could allow attackers to steal or manipulate text messages, contacts, Wi-Fi settings or the DNS (Domain …
Cybersecurity is a topic of discussion at most board meetings, according to a new survey of 200 corporate directors. The survey, conducted jointly by NYSE Governance Services and security vendor Veracode, revealed that more than 80 percent of board members say that cybersecurity is discussed at most or all board …
Is SourceForge hijacking project accounts? SourceForge has gotten heat in the past for its advertising practices, but now the site is drawing criticism for possibly hijacking project accounts. A recent thread in the Linux subreddit had some users pointing fingers at SourceForge. Patdavid started the thread by talking about an …
Около месяца назад компания-разработчик популярного плагина для блокировки рекламы AdBlock Plus выиграла в одном из судов Германии дело касательно легальности своего продукта. …
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that Andrew J. “Buddy” Donohue has been named the agency’s chief of staff. Mr. Donohue will replace Lona Nallengara who will leave the agency in June. As chief of staff, Mr. Donohue will be a senior adviser to the Chair on all policy, …
It started with a Tweet last week from Joshua McKenty: “OpenStack has lost its heart. Last summit I will attend.” That’s somewhat shocking to read if you consider that McKenty helped found the open source cloud computing project, built a startup company that sold OpenStack cloud software and formerly sat …
Swatch, the Swiss watchmaker known for its colorful products, will launch its smartwatch in two countries, entering a crowded space that includes tech heavyweights Apple and Google. The watch will launch in Switzerland and another large country in next three months, Swatch CEO Nick Hayek said during a company meeting, …
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced fraud charges against a Long Island man accused of fleecing investors and stealing money from a brokerage firm where he worked as the director of compliance. The SEC’s Enforcement Division alleges that William Quigley was involved in a scheme to solicit investors to …
Компания Apple признала наличие проблемы в операционной системе iOS, которая приводит к тому, что при помощи входящего сообщения можно отправить смартфон на перезагрузку или вызвать его зависание. …
Following its IBM x86 server business acquisition, Lenovo plans on attacking the enterprise hardware arena with low-cost products to undercut the competition. “We can give a better cost solution to enterprise companies,” said Lenovo Executive Vice President Gerry Smith in a press briefing in Beijing Thursday. The Chinese vendor is …
Вы наверняка уже заметили, что каждая последующая версия Android называется в честь какой-то сладости. Конфеты, печенье, мороженое — в ход идёт буквально всё, причем строго в алфавитном порядке. …
Four out of five employees admitted to engaging in some risky behaviors while at work, even though they were aware of cyber-security dangers, according to a new global survey. The risky behaviors included viewing adult content on work devices, opening emails from unknown senders, downloading apps from outside the official …
The Internal Revenue Service, which disclosed this week the breach of 100,000 taxpayer accounts, has been steadily reducing the size of its internal cybersecurity staff as it increases its security spending. This may seem paradoxical, but one observer suggested it could signal a shift to outsourcing. In 2011, the IRS …
Аналитическая компания AdDuplex представила новый статистический отчёт, охвативший 5 339 пользователей приложений для Windows Phone. …
The Securities and Exchange Commission today announced that the next meeting of its Advisory Committee on Small and Emerging Companies will focus on public company disclosure effectiveness, intrastate crowdfunding, venture exchanges, and treatment of “finders.” “The agenda reflects the important scope of the advisory committee’s mandate,” said SEC Chair Mary …
Drawing on a history of more than 50,000 analytics-focused client engagements, IBM yesterday debuted 20 new behavior-based predictive analytics solutions tailored to address 12 industries and use cases within those industries. “We have seen companies trying to take advantage of new big data and analytics technologies for a while now …
АО”Киевстар” обнародовал три тарифных плана услуги мобильного интернета в стандарте UMTS (3G). …
Весьма неприятно, когда вы переписываетесь с кем-то в общественном транспорте, а посторонние люди заглядывают вам в смартфон, планшет или ноутбук и читают всё, что находится у вас на экране. …
Похоже, что китайская OnePlus уже готова анонсировать свой следующий флагманский смартфон. …
Everyone wants their home to be safe and secure, yet only 17% of homeowners own a home security system. Why? Because traditional systems cost hundreds of dollars to install, require long-term contracts and mean a lifetime of monthly fees. Today, however, wireless technology has blown the DIY home security space …