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Will anyone be interested in the iPhone 15?
The next iPhone is on the way, but no one yet seems terribly excited. Should Apple be concerned?
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Tech layoffs in 2023: A timeline
Technology companies have picked up the pace of layoffs in 2023 as they face an uncertain global economy and slowing revenue growth. Here's an updated timeline of the more notable layoffs, and the reasons why Big Tech in turmoil.
Microsoft wants you to pay for Windows from the cloud — good luck with that
Windows can sometimes be glitchy. Windows in the cloud would be worse, especially for anyone who doesn't have their own IT desk.
15 powerful tricks for your Google Pixel Clock app
Your Pixel phone's Clock app is surprisingly smart and full of thoughtful features, but some of its most exceptional elements are all too easy to overlook.
Windows 11: A guide to the updates
Here’s what you need to know about the latest updates to Windows 11 as they’re released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5028185, released on July 11, 2023.
Windows 10: A guide to the updates
Here's what you need to know about each update to the current version of Windows 10 as it's released from Microsoft. Now updated for KB5028166, released on July 11, 2023.
4 collaboration security mistakes companies are still making
Online collaboration apps have become critical for business, yet many organizations haven’t corrected the security errors they made when rushing to implement these tools at the start of the pandemic.
Foxconn exits chip-making joint venture in India with Vedanta
Foxconn’s decision to split from Vedanta comes at a time when the Indian government is inviting fresh applications for building semiconductor facilities in the country amid the US-China chip war.
UK regulator refers cloud infrastructure market for investigation
Three months after the UK regulator announced its concerns around the market dominance of AWS and Microsoft, it's asking for an investigation to take place in order to improve the market for customers.
Apple's cutting-edge Vision Pro doesn't need iPhone sales to succeed
Vision Pro sales forecasts are not good barometers of success for a platform we already know will evolve and become pervasive over time.
Annual public cloud revenue reaches half a trillion dollars
Worldwide spending on public cloud services reached $545.8 billion in 2022, new data from IDC says.
How many jobs are available in technology in the US?
Tech workers are riding high as unemployment dips again and three out of four IT workers seeking jobs have multiple offers.
Apple was right not to run a social network
I’m glad Apple at least put some priority on privacy at a time when no one else in Big Tech chose to.
Digital transformation, AI, and the productivity problem
There's a lot of talk about generative AI could boost productivity at companies in the midst of digital transformation. But moving too fast could make things worse.
NYC law governing AI-based hiring tools goes live
The new law, aimed at organizations using automated hiring tools, will require regular audits of those tools to prove they don't have baked-in biases against gender or race.
US will block Chinese customers from using AI cloud services: report
The US Department of Commerce could ban Amazon, Microsoft and Google from selling AI-related cloud computing services to Chinese companies, a new report said.
Of cut cables and the sad state of tech support
One of life’s lessons is that tech support never seems to improve, no matter whether it’s a phone company that cut your fiber cable or Microsoft rolling out, then reversing, changes in Windows 11. Something’s got to give.
Could Apple Card finally become an international service?
There was big interest when Apple partnered with Goldman Sachs and introduced Apple Card, but the two never managed to introduce the Cupertino credit card outside the US. Can this change?