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Walmart to take on Amazon Fire with trio of cheap Android tablets
The new devices, which include a $64 8-inch and $79 10.1-inch slate and a $99 10.1-inch model with detachable keyboard, go on sale this week under the company's Onn electronics brand.
Windows 10 zero-day exploit code released online
Security researcher 'SandboxEscaper' returns with new Windows LPE zero-day.
Telstra releases HTC 5G Hub online
Pricing to start from AU$70 a month for 10GB of base data.
Microsoft to start pushing Windows 10 version 1903 automatic updates within weeks
Thanks to Microsoft's new Download and Install option for feature updates, you no longer have to worry that your PC will install the next version automatically, right? Guess again. If you're running last year's Windows 10, the new update could install automatically within weeks.
Google opens second Japan cloud region
Located in Osaka and part of the company's US$47 billion global investment, Google's latest cloud region is the second in Japan and seventh in Asia-Pacific, and supports a clientele that includes Asahi Group, Sharp, Yamaha, and Mercari.
Google says it stored some G Suite passwords in unhashed form for 14 years
G Suite passwords were encrypted when stored on disk, so, at least, they weren't stored in plaintext.
Internet and email usage policy
Internet and email communications are essential for performing modern business tasks, but companies must put rules in place to reduce the risks that come along with those technologies. This policy offers...
Pure Storage falls short of Q1 market expectations
Shares were down in after-hours trading, but Pure Storage touted its continued product expansion and focus on hybrid cloud.
Apple admits it's changing its MacBook keyboard again (oh, great)
After so many complain about the so-called butterfly keyboard -- and just after my M-key began to give up the ghost -- Apple says it's making a little tweak. So, that the keyboard actually works. Maybe.
Fending off Zombieload attacks will crush your performance
To fully protect yourself from potential Zombieload attacks, vendors and early benchmarks show you'll face performance losses of up to 40%.
Windows 10 version 1903: Is it safe to install yet?
Microsoft is taking an extra cautious approach to the rollout of the latest Windows 10 feature update. Windows 10 version 1903 has just been released to the general public after a lengthy round of extra testing. Should you install the new update or wait?
