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Raspberry Pi 3 powers Kodak's new desktop Portrait 3D printer
Kodak's first 3D printer is powered by the Raspberry Pi and costs $3,500.
Digital transformation requires paying off that technical debt, studies show
'IT leaders want to enjoy all the benefits of new information technologies while keeping their legacy systems humming.' Gee, isn't there a way of dealing with that?
Windows 10 on Arm: You can expect to see better apps soon, says Microsoft
Developers can now recompile Win32 apps to run natively on Windows 10 on Arm devices.
Google to pay JavaScript frameworks to implement performance-first code
Google to create $200,000 fund to sponsor the addition of "on by default" performance-related updates in popular JavaScript frameworks.
Red Hat releases Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 beta
The next major RHEL update is on its way with more container friendliness than ever.
Making sense of Microsoft's approach to AI
Microsoft has a master plan for trying to get more customers to jump into the AI waters. Here's an attempt to explain how containers, accelerators, and APIs all figure in.
Mozilla: Firefox will start alerting you to recently breached sites
Mozilla brings Firefox Monitor to Firefox on the desktop.
Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+ out now: $25 for cut-down Pi 3 B+ with quad-core CPU
Raspberry Pi Foundation updates its budget single-board computer with the Raspberry Pi 3 Model A+.
Microsoft acquires AI and bot development house XOXCO
Microsoft is acquiring XOXCO, a conversational-AI development firm known for its Howdy.ai bot tools for Slack.
Google Chrome Labs: Use our open-source Squoosh image tool for faster page loads
Squoosh helps websites cut image file sizes and helps Google promote its WebP image-compression format.
Cisco updates SD-WAN portfolio with new security features
Among the key updates, Cisco said it's integrating application-aware enterprise firewall, intrusion prevention, and URL filtering into Cisco SD-WAN devices.
Google launches VisBug, a Chrome extension for point-and-click web design
Google's new VisBug extension lets you make small tweaks to website's text and images.
Ceph open-source storage takes an organizational step forward
Under the guidance of The Linux Foundation, the Ceph open-source project will now be directed by the Ceph Foundation.
IoT security and Linux: Why IncludeOS thinks it has the edge
By giving the Internet of Things a more suitable operating system, Norwegian software outfit IncludeOS aims to secure the billions of IoT devices coming online.
DevOps may finally help deliver the software automation we've been waiting for
It takes a push from the outside: "Once a maverick comes into your space, and leverages software to beat you, that's a wake-up call for DevOps."
Photos: Retro computer games that Eastern Europe played as Iron Curtain fell
Video games gave Eastern Europeans an escape from the harsh realities of everyday life, yet few had the opportunity to play them.
Photos: Cold War ZX Spectrum clones spawned behind the Iron Curtain
Fitted inside telephone cases, or even toy organs, these Speccy replicas were less expensive but arguably more creative than the original Sinclair ZX Spectrum.
10 reasons why Romania's capital Bucharest is a great place to work in tech
With high salaries, low living costs, and warp-speed internet, Bucharest is an appealing destination for techies.
19 caffeine-laced foods to replace coffee
Because sometimes you're in your fifth dev meeting, the beta still isn't done, and you're both tired AND hungry.
The most epically bad tech product launches of all time
In "go big or go home" world of tech, these products went home.
17 fascinating tech pioneers who are not Steve Jobs
Contrary to what Mac lovers may think, Steve Jobs wasn't the most important person the tech world has ever seen
The 25 biggest events in Linux's 25-year history
A year by year summary of the most significant events in Linux's history to date.
10 alternatives to the Raspberry Pi
The Raspberry Pi might be the name that springs to mind when people think of single board computers for homebrew projects, but there are other boards out there worth considering.
Google I/O 2015: Inside the developer show turned theme park
Jungle gyms, unlimited candy and free toys. Those might sound like the things that make up the stuff of childhood dreams, but really, they're just par for the course at this annual technology summit for grown adults.
Six Clicks: How to make learning to program a breeze
Whether you wish to retrain or learn the lingo of tech staff, you don't need to spend a fortune on programming education.
14 Apple Watch apps to keep you productive
Some lucky folks are about to get their Apple Watch, and will need apps to put it to good use. These apps will make you more productive with a glance at the wrist.
Six Clicks: Top iOS, Android apps for frequent fliers
Which apps can help you organize and snap up better deals on your next trip?
Six Clicks: iOS, Android apps to lift your startup off the ground
Which apps can help you launch your new business successfully?
Six Clicks: Top Apple CarPlay infotainment apps
Apple CarPlay may be relatively new, but more and more compatible apps are being released.
Mobile World Congress in pictures
The stands, the smartphones, the smartwatches, and the smartcars.
How the colors in your apps affect your OLED phone's battery
Color choices can significantly cut how much power an OLED screen uses, Google explains. Read more: https://zd.net/2PfYrjU
Intel adopts Contributor Covenant for all open-source projects and developers
The Contributor Covenant aims to address the skew towards white male contributors in open-source projects. Read more: https://zd.net/2D3yD3d
Developers: Top five skills to have in 2019
SlashData's latest survey of 20,000 developers identifies machine learning and data science are the skills to know for 2019.
Firefox and Edge to add Google’s WebP image format
WebP image format gets new life courtesy of Microsoft and Mozilla. Apple is last browser maker without WebP support.
Planning a trip? Google redesigns travel features in mobile search engine
Google wants its search to be the one-stop shop for all trip and accommodation planning.
Google Project Zero accuses Linux of sloppy kernel patching
Project Zero accuses Linux distributions of leaving users exposed to known kernel vulnerabilities for weeks.
Google defends Gmail sharing policy in letter to US senators
Google says third-party developers can access users' Gmail, but it manually vets them first and uses machine learning to monitor apps.
Quietly, Windows 10 is dropping these features
Microsoft sets out its list of features that are being removed or deprecated in the next Windows 10 release.
Microsoft Ignite 2018: Here's what to expect from Microsoft 365, edge computing and Dynamics
Mary Jo Foley and Larry Dignan discuss Microsoft's product roadmap and what it means for developers and CxOs.
Amazon: "Alexa everywhere" means bringing in software and hardware developers
Tom Taylor, Alexa SVP at Amazon, says both hardware and software developers are needed to ensure Alexa a physical presence everywhere, as well as the intelligence needed to be useful.
Why the auto industry should have its own developer ecosystem
Scott Burnell, head of the Ford Developer program, says auto makers have a lot to gain from working directly with developers -- and they can help developers build services optimized for in-vehicle use.
The city of LA is speaking to developers in their language
"We're talking not in terms of concrete and asphalt, but in terms of code and APIs," said Seleta Reynolds, general manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.
Developers need to focus on the right areas to make big bucks
Developer salaries are on the rise - but which languages bring in the big paydays?
Check your web configuration: 400k sites found to have open git repos
Your misconfigured website could be exposing sensitive data, including database passwords.
Apple strengthens App Store privacy with more rules for developers
New privacy policy comes into force on October 3, requiring developers to detail how they collect and use data.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 Premium review
There are features in Dragon NaturallySpeaking 12 that many people will never use, but its core dictation capability is excellent, while the context-sensitive sidebar help is a big improvement.
Office 2013: a pleasant surprise
After a week of using Office 2013 we're pleasantly surprised. The changes Microsoft has made to support Windows 8 — and specifically Windows 8 tablets — are logical, and they work well with more traditional ways of using Office.
Windows Intune 3.0: Preview
Version 3.0 of Microsoft's cloud-hosted management platform is now available, adding support for mobile devices — including iPhones, iPads and Android.
SQL Server 2012
SQL Server 2012 supports everything from departmental servers to large-scale enterprise clouds. With Hadoop integration imminent there's much to be said for upgrading — if only to prepare your datacentre for big-data private clouds. Just keep an eye out for the effect of per-core licensing on your costs.
CorelDRAW Graphics Suite X6
The latest update to Corel's venerable vector drawing package brings several overdue features, does some catching up with Adobe and adds useful new tools for working with vectors. It all adds up to a powerful but still-challenging graphics suite.
LibreOffice 3.5
LibreOffice continues to improve, but it's still playing catch-up to Microsoft Office, and there's no sign of a vision that would make it a significant competitor on anything but price.
Nitro PDF Reader 2.0
For a free product, Nitro PDF Reader 2.0 delivers a lot of functionality, and for the most part delivers it very well. Apart from the odd interface niggle and its restriction to the Windows platform, we have no hesitation in recommending it.
Internet Explorer 9
IE9 is Microsoft's best version of its browser to date, although its lack of Windows XP support is unfortunate. Otherwise, it's fast, usable and standards-compliant.
OpenOffice.org 3.3
This is a welcome update, but it's definitely a point release: unless you're looking for an alternative to Microsoft Office on financial or philosophical grounds, 3.3 may not be the version to make you switch.
Actinic Business 10
Real-time stock control, a revamped checkout and Feefo customer feedback head the enhancements in Actinic 10. These add functionality without compromising either the performance or the usability of this popular e-commerce solution.
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