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Microsoft CEO Nadella makes it official: Cortana is an app, not a standalone assistant
Microsoft has continued to waffle around how exactly it plans to position Cortana. But CEO Satya Nadella gave the clearest explanation so far: Cortana will be a skill, not a head-to-head competitor with Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri.
How to replace Windows 7 with Linux Mint
Windows 7 has less than a year of supported life left. If you really, really don't like Windows 10, it's time to consider running Linux Mint instead.
What is a chief data officer?
The Chief Data Officer is one of the newest executive roles. Here's what it does and why it matters.
PureGear Tempered Glass Privacy protector for iPhone XS: Secure your screen from errant eyes
I've been using tempered glass screen protectors for years, but it wasn't until I saw my daughter's privacy protector that I thought I should add another layer of data protection to my phone.
Amazonshitcar show: The Grand Tour promotion at its finest
Opinion: Not everyone appreciated the #amazonshitcarshow joke, but everyone’s talking about it.
Canon Brazil appoints new leadership
Masaharu Choki takes the helm after 15 of unchanged leadership with "high expectations" from top management.
How to launch a successful developer career
If you’re hoping to jump into the field of software development, this ebook is a good place to start. It offers information on current salaries, key skills, and which programming languages will help you...
These malicious Android apps will only strike when you move your smartphone
Apps containing the Anubis banking Trojan and an interesting motion sensor have been found in the Google Play store.
Temporary fix available for one of the two Windows zero-days released in December
Microsoft did not issue official fixes during the recent January Patch Tuesday update window.
A combined attack of malware with a Remote Access Trojan is hitting banks and retailers
Hacking group TA505 is distributing a brand new form of malware – and using it to target banks and retailers.
Safe to buy refurbished devices? Why this startup thinks it's better than buying new
Startup Back Market believes it's changing consumers' perceptions of refurbished products.
Microsoft Office has changed, how you use it should too
Office has evolved into a mix of applications that are continually adding new features and cloud services. Time to rethink how you use it.
Microsoft launches Azure DevOps bug bounty program, $20,000 rewards on offer
The Redmond giant is keenly interested in remote code execution and privilege escalation flaws.
Huawei Mate 20 X review: A powerful giant-screen phone with long battery life
The 7.2-inch Mate 20 X bridges the divide between smartphone and tablet. There are some usability issues, but overall it's an impressive device.
We've only just begun to capitalize on enterprise APIs
A chat with MuleSoft founder Ross Mason, passionate advocate for APIs.
NTT and NEC use 5G to stream 8K footage of a steam locomotive to its passengers
NTT and NEC use 5G to stream 8K footage of a steam locomotive to its passengers
ZTE makes 5G call on prototype smartphone and end-to-end kit
Company with reputation problems calls in Al Gore's failed US vice-presidental candidate.
SK Telecom and POSTECH develop 5G antenna tech
SK Telecom and Pohang University of Science and Technology have developed an antenna control technology that increases call quality in ultra-high 28GHz spectrum in 5G.
Naver adds Korean honorific feature to its Papago AI translation app
Naver has added a Korean honorific feature to its Papago artificial intelligence (AI) translation app to allow foreigners to "communicate more accurately".
