Justin Cupler
Ribbon launches robocall-fighting managed service
communications
Ribbon launches robocall-fighting managed service
As-a-service offerings help providers adhere to telephone laws without large upfront expenses
22 Oct 2020
iPhone 12 lineup official with A14 Bionic chip and 5G support
Mobile Phones
iPhone 12 lineup official with A14 Bionic chip and 5G support
From the fastest chip in a smartphone to pro-level videos and photographs, the iPhone 12 has a lot to offer
13 Oct 2020
Microsoft disrupts infamous Trickbot botnet ahead of US election
ransomware
Microsoft disrupts infamous Trickbot botnet ahead of US election
Trickbot primarily targets financial institutions, but it could impact the election too
12 Oct 2020
Mozilla and Brave release one-click method for online privacy requests
web browser
Mozilla and Brave release one-click method for online privacy requests
Mozilla, Brave and other online privacy leaders have released a streamlined way to protect your privacy
7 Oct 2020
BlackBerry Persona Desktop delivers zero-trust security at the endpoint
Security
BlackBerry Persona Desktop delivers zero-trust security at the endpoint
New security solution learns user behavior and can take action if there’s an abnormality
6 Oct 2020
Slack and DocuSign integration eases document signing and sharing
communications
Slack and DocuSign integration eases document signing and sharing
Partnership means you no longer need to switch between multiple programs to send and sign documents
5 Oct 2020
Google officially closes its revenue-share loophole
Google Android
Google officially closes its revenue-share loophole
Developers have until September 30 to comply or risk being dropped from the Google Play Store
30 Sep 2020
Salesforce aims to help manage coronavirus vaccine demand
sales & CRM
Salesforce aims to help manage coronavirus vaccine demand
New Work.com solution will streamline vaccine administration, outreach, inventory and more
29 Sep 2020
VMware and Lumen enhance partnership to support distributed workforces
VMware
VMware and Lumen enhance partnership to support distributed workforces
Secure, low-latency edge computing is the goal of this expanded partnership
29 Sep 2020
VMware and Nvidia working to enable next-gen hybrid cloud architecture
VMware
VMware and Nvidia working to enable next-gen hybrid cloud architecture
This collaboration will bring AI software from Nvidia's NCG hub to VMware vSphere and more
29 Sep 2020
US judge allows TikTok downloads to continue, for now
Acquisition
US judge allows TikTok downloads to continue, for now
November ban on US companies doing business with TikTok remains intact
28 Sep 2020
Red Hat and Samsung team up to drive 5G adoption
5G
Red Hat and Samsung team up to drive 5G adoption
The two companies look to enhance 5G use cases to include edge computing IoT and more
28 Sep 2020
Google toughens enforcement of 30% revenue share with developers
Google Android
Google toughens enforcement of 30% revenue share with developers
Reports indicate the updates could come as soon as next week
25 Sep 2020
Hey Google, navigate where there's no COVID-19
Google Android
Hey Google, navigate where there's no COVID-19
Google Maps will soon offer a COVID-19 overlay at the national, state, county and city levels
24 Sep 2020
Microsoft lays out water-positive plans for next decade
Business strategy
Microsoft lays out water-positive plans for next decade
Microsoft plans to focus its water savings on 40 high-stress basins worldwide
24 Sep 2020
Intel launches IoT-focused Core, Celeron, Pentium and Atom processors
Hardware
Intel launches IoT-focused Core, Celeron, Pentium and Atom processors
Intel expects a surge in IoT, and these processors are ready to handle it
23 Sep 2020
Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare launches Oct. 30
Cloud
Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare launches Oct. 30
Development will continue, as Microsoft plans to support and grow the health care ecosystem
23 Sep 2020
HP Chromebox G3 supports dual 4K monitors
Hardware
HP Chromebox G3 supports dual 4K monitors
Opt for up to 128GB solid-state hard drive and removable microSD storage
22 Sep 2020
Lexmark cloud now allows third-party management and more
managed print services
Lexmark cloud now allows third-party management and more
Premium apps will also be free for all Lexmark partners
22 Sep 2020
Ransomwiz lets you test your security with simulated ransomware
ransomware
Ransomwiz lets you test your security with simulated ransomware
Nyotron says it’s easy enough for even the most junior security employee to operate
21 Sep 2020
Twitter to secure high-profile accounts ahead of the 2020 election
social media
Twitter to secure high-profile accounts ahead of the 2020 election
Twitter aims to reduce the chances of hackers breaching these accounts as we approach the presidential election
18 Sep 2020
InfoTech and Ruckit integration streamlines document sharing with DOT
logistics
InfoTech and Ruckit integration streamlines document sharing with DOT
Sleek integration makes truckers’ lives a little easier
17 Sep 2020
Google streamlines teleconferencing with new Meet room kit
video conferencing
Google streamlines teleconferencing with new Meet room kit
Google offers three room kits for various room sizes
16 Sep 2020
TikTok gets a new competitor, YouTube Shorts
social media
TikTok gets a new competitor, YouTube Shorts
The new YouTube feature will beta test in India before its global release
15 Sep 2020
Verizon buys Tracfone for over $6 billion
Acquisition
Verizon buys Tracfone for over $6 billion
Tracfone’s free Lifeline service will continue offering free phones and service to select users
14 Sep 2020
New myWizard Intelligent Automation Platform to drive innovation in the distributed workplace
automation
New myWizard Intelligent Automation Platform to drive innovation in the distributed workplace
Accenture says the new platform will improve user experience, lower IT costs and help launch products quicker
9 Sep 2020
Intel debuts new logo that harks back to the 1968 original
Hardware
Intel debuts new logo that harks back to the 1968 original
The new Intel logo moves the company forward while respecting its history
4 Sep 2020
Google Maps adds parking payments via the app
Google Android
Google Maps adds parking payments via the app
The new function is testing in Texas but will soon spread nationwide
4 Sep 2020
Facebook will ban new political ads leading up to the presidential election
social media
Facebook will ban new political ads leading up to the presidential election
No new ads will be approved the week before the election
3 Sep 2020
NVIDIA launches new GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics cards with 8K gaming
Hardware
NVIDIA launches new GeForce RTX 30 Series graphics cards with 8K gaming
New graphics cards will feature industry firsts, including 4K refresh rates
2 Sep 2020
WordPress releases a patch to fix broken sites following update
web development
WordPress releases a patch to fix broken sites following update
The patch is temporary, and developers have until 2021 to fix the issue on their end
1 Sep 2020
Common malware slipped past the macOS notarization process twice
malware
Common malware slipped past the macOS notarization process twice
Apple immediately revoked the notarization, but the adware slipped through again
31 Aug 2020
Apple settles “shoddy” Powerbeats2 lawsuit for $9.75 million
Policy & legislation
Apple settles “shoddy” Powerbeats2 lawsuit for $9.75 million
Apple denies any wrongdoing but chose to bypass litigation through the settlement
28 Aug 2020
TikTok CEO resigns after just four months on the job
chief executive officer (CEO)
TikTok CEO resigns after just four months on the job
Kevin Mayer cited the US government’s potential ban as a reason for his quick exit
27 Aug 2020
Chrome 85 arrives with faster page loading and tab throttling
web browser
Chrome 85 arrives with faster page loading and tab throttling
Chrome 85 is arriving now, but its full rollout could take weeks
26 Aug 2020