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Amazon refreshes Echo lineup with new custom chip
The updated smart speaker lineup also features a sleek new design and new capabilities for kids. Meanwhile, the new Echo Show 10 features a screen that follows you as you move throughout a room.
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Every new Alexa device: Scenes from Amazon's event [in pictures]
Here are sneak peaks of all the latest Alexa and Echo gear.
Twitter prepares for US election with new security training, penetration tests
Twitter has also rolled out hardware security keys to all employees to prevent social engineering and phishing attacks.
Software developers were very productive through the Covid crisis, which is no surprise to software developers
Survey shows dev team productivity has held up very well through the crisis. Credit the fact that many developers have been working remotely for decades.
BI is dead; long live BI
Enterprise business intelligence is thriving. Here are five trends that will shape its future.
TicWatch Pro 3 announced: First smartwatch with Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 4100
Mobvoi continues to develop compelling smartwatches that run Google's Wear OS. The latest offering builds on Qualcomm's Snapdragon Wear 4100 and brings long battery life, blood oxygen monitoring, and much more at a very affordable $300 price.
Polish police shut down hacker super-group involved in bomb threats, ransomware, SIM swapping
The hackers also distributed Windows and Android malware, and even ran 50 fake online stores where they defrauded buyers.
BlackBerry's Q2 benefits from security demand amid remote work shifts
BlackBerry CEO John Chen has his reservations about productivity and innovation if everyone worked from home, but the trend is helping his business.
Apple Watch Series 6 first look: New colors, blood oxygen sensor, and improved internals
The Apple Watch is arguably the best smartwatch available today and while the Series 6 looks about the same as previous models there are improvements inside that demonstrate Apple's desire to help you stay healthy during these difficult times.
Mobile security: These seven malicious apps have been downloaded by 2.4m Android and iPhone users
Researchers at Avast detail adware being distributed via official app stores - with users being encouraged to download them via posts on TikTok and Instagram.
