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Pew: Americans Would Trade Privacy For Safety
When it comes to coaxing personal information out of Americans, a Pew Research Center report found certain factors, like safety, lead to greater acceptance than cost savings can.
Microsoft Pushes Windows 10 To Business PCs
Microsoft expands its Windows 10 upgrade campaign beyond consumers by sending update notifications to business PCs.
Samsung Fabbing Qualcomm's Snapdragon 820 Chip
Samsung's second-generation 14nm fabrication line will start pumping out the Snapdragon 820, Qualcomm's most important mobile chip. Samsung may also use the processor in its upcoming Galaxy S7 smartphone.
iPhone 7: Patent Points To Enhanced Speaker Design
Apple's focus for the next iteration of the iPhone -- the iPhone 7 -- seems to be on audio capabilities, as recent reports and the patent filing indicate.
Amazon Adding Montreal, 4 More Regional Data Centers In 2016
Amazon continues to expand its worldwide network of data centers, with Montreal, the UK, China, and India all slated to become part of its chain.
Udacity Promises Job Or Refund
The online coding school's new Nanodegree Plus program comes with a tuition refund guarantee.
Big Data Goes Mainstream: What Now?
Now that big data initiatives are going mainstream in Fortune 1000 companies, CIOs and other C-level executives are targeting the next frontier -- how to transform all that information into products and services -- according to a new report.
Google Details Self-Driving Cars Problems In DMV Report
It turns out that Google's self-driving cars still need some human help, according to a report filed this week to meet new regulations for the California DMV on autonomous vehicles. The company is also looking for some partners to help.
iPhone 7 Rumors: 7 That Have People Talking
Apple will reportedly make the iPhone 7 waterproof and compatible with wireless charging, and equip it with new camera technology. Let's chase down the latest speculations.
Google Goes Beyond Cardboard With Revamped VR Focus
Google is aiming to make virtual reality into a real business with its dedicated VR division now headed by Clay Bavor.
Outlook, Skype Updates Arrive For Android, iOS
Microsoft is releasing updates to its Skype and Outlook tools for iOS and Android platforms.
Google I/O Developer Conference Gets Date, New Venue
Google CEO Sundar Pichai announced the dates for the upcoming Google I/O developer conference and the site of the event. Developers who lost out on last year's sold-out conference may be happy to hear this year's show will be held at a larger venue.
Microsoft Buys Event Zero Tech, Boosts Skype For Business
Microsoft has acquired technology assets from Event Zero in an effort to improve management tools within Skype for Business.
Tech Companies Worth Buying With Your Powerball Winnings
With the Powerball jackpot sitting at a record $1.5 billion, a lucky winner in Wednesday night's drawing could snap up some tech companies like Box or Etsy and still have money left over for a cup of high-octane coffee.
Samsung Galaxy S7: More Details Leaked
Sightings on an AnTuTu benchmark page have revealed results likely generated by the unannounced Samsung Galaxy S7, leaking a spate of specs.
Intermedia Unveils Dedicated-Host Microsoft Exchange On AWS
Intermedia's offering, aimed at large enterprises, challenges on-premises email, Google's Gmail, and Amazon's new WorkMail with Dedicated Microsoft Exchange on AWS.
Stanford Scientists Develop Safer Battery Material
To prevent itself from overheating, a new kind of polymer can temporarily disable its ability to conduct electricity.
PC Market Hits Historic Low: Can Windows 10 Save It?
Sales of PCs continue to fall as more and more people turn to smartphones and tablets for their computing needs. However, Gartner and IDC predict uptake of Windows 10 could provide a market boost later in the year.
Microsoft Rebrands, Updates R Portfolio
Microsoft acquired Revolution Analytics and its distribution of the open source R statistical modeling language almost a year ago. Today the company showed that R continues to be a cornerstone of its advanced analytics strategy. Here are details on the updates.
UPS: 3D Printing Maps Out A New Future
UPS is embracing 3D printing as part of the future of logistics. Here's how the logistics company is using technology and some key partnerships to map out a new future for its supply chain.
CIOs Detail Hiring Plans For First Half Of 2016
A recent survey delves into the IT positions that CIOs say are in demand for the first half of the year, and finds the major cities that are most likely to win with these expansion plans.
Smaller, Portable Amazon Echo Reportedly Coming Soon
Amazon is gearing up to launch a smaller, portable version of its digital assistant device Echo, according to a report in The Wall Street Journal. This is the latest move by a player in the increasingly competitive market for AI digital assistants.
iOS 9.3 Heralds Significant Education Features
iOS 9.3, the not-so-minor update to Apple's mobile operating system, targets educators with tons of new school-focused tools.
Microsoft Kills Support For Internet Explorer 8, 9, 10
With the end of support for Internet Explorer 8, 9 and 10, most people using an older version of Microsoft's browser are forced to upgrade, switch browsers, or put their systems at risk.
T-Mobile CEO Jon Legere Apologizes To EFF
John Legere, the CEO of the self-described "Un-carrier," is issuing an apology to the EFF for offending the organization and its supporters. However, Legere is still defending T-Mobile's Binge On service.
Big Data Moves From Hype To Reality, CompTIA Finds
Organizations are moving past the hype and into actual value when it comes to big data and analytics implementation, according to a new survey by CompTIA. But challenges remain, including a skills gap and the struggle to wrangle the growing quantity of data generated.
CES 2016: Glitzy Tech And Marketing Playground
Every year, the worlds of marketing and technology collide in Las Vegas for one week during CES. The 2016 CES, which included drones, virtual reality, and more, proved no exception.
10 Medical-Device Wearables To Improve Patients' Lives
Wearable medical devices have expanded from hearing aids to everything from heartbeat monitors to pain management. Here are 10 medical wearables worth watching.
Comic: Unwearables
Wearables were one of the top gifts of 2015, but not all of them were created equal.
HTC Starts Vive Preorders Feb. 29, Bets On VR
HTC is making its Vive HR headset available for February preorder. Will virtual reality be the foundation for a successful future?
Tesla's Autopilot Now Summons Car, But Curbs Driver's Speed
Tesla's most recent software update aims to allow drivers of its high-end electric vehicles to summon their vehicle from their garage, but also would restrict their speed.
iPhone 5e Rumors Point To Smaller, Cheaper Model
A new report suggests the 4-inch iPhone expected soon will be powered by Apple's A8 chip and named the iPhone 5e.
Ford Testing Autonomous Vehicles In Snow
Ford updates its LiDAR system to deal with Michigan's wintry road conditions, paving the way for broader use of self-driving vehicles.
Amazon WorkMail Is Now In General Availability
Amazon's WorkMail, a potential competitor to Google's Gmail and Microsoft Outlook, is now in general availability, and it's integrated with the company's encryption key management technology.
Avnet CIO: Put Business At The Center Of IT
As an IT and electronics distributor, Avnet is in a unique position to view the trends driving the technology industry. It's also in the position of implementing those trends itself, including cloud computing and customer self-service. Here's how CIO Steve Phillips aligns IT with business at Avnet.
4 Data Security Tips For CIOs
Security challenges facing CIOs will continue to escalate because the payoffs are high for perpetrators, and risks are relatively low. Here are four tips to help turn your organization -- and your data -- into less appealing targets for the bad guys.
Huawei, Toshiba, ZTE Unleash Hot Smartphones, Tablets At CES 2016
New smartphones and convertible tablets from Toshiba, Acer, ZTE, and Huawei were on display at CES. Here is a roundup of the devices that caught our eye.
10 Best Enterprise Products At CES
InformationWeek went to CES so you didn't have to. Here are the 10 best enterprise products we found lurking among the consumer gadgets and gear.
iPhone 7 Will Reportedly Support Wireless Headphones
Say goodbye to wires -- for a price. Apple is reportedly planning on offering wireless headphones as an accessory for the upcoming iPhone 7.
Apple Acquires Feelings, Microsoft R Update, 2016 Predictions: Big Data Roundup
Apple is getting emotional. The company has acquired a startup that claims its facial recognition software can read your feelings. Meanwhile, Microsoft gets ready to update its R strategy, vendors offer their 2016 big data predictions, and more. Here's our big data roundup for the week ending January 10, 2016.
Google, Lenovo Team On Project Tango Smartphone
Lenovo announced at CES that it will release a smartphone that integrates Google's Project Tango spatial sensing technology this summer.
US Marshals Raid Chinese Hoverboard Booth At CES
A Chinese hoverboard vendor sees its booth stripped bare after US Marshals conducted a raid in the middle of CES.
Windows 10 Devices, Connected Car Deals At CES: Microsoft Roundup
The week of CES saw new Windows 10 devices, connected-car advancements, and the looming end of Internet Explorer 8, 9, and 10.
Smartphones From China Dominate CES 2016
The majority of new hardware revealed CES in Las Vegas this week came not from market leaders, but from rising vendors from China.
9 Reasons Why Personalized Marketing Still Isn't Accurate
Personalization efforts have served as a vanguard for big data at many organizations. But some of these programs still fall short. Here's a closer look at what's going wrong. Does your enterprise fit these profiles?
Synergy's $110B Cloud Spending Report Smashes Other Estimates
Synergy says $110 billion was spent on the cloud in 2015, 300% more than IDC's estimate. Why the difference?
Apple Acquires Emotion Recognition Specialist Emotient
Following other AI and facial recognition acquisitions during the last few months, Apple has now snapped up Emotient, a San Diego-based startup that specializes in face-based emotional analysis.
Windows 10 Migration: 4 Tips To Help IT Prepare
IT professionals have a lot to consider when contemplating a migration to Windows 10. These four tips will help make upgrading as smooth as possible for yourself, and your enterprise end users.
Windows 10 Laptops, Hybrids Grab The Spotlight At CES 2016
New laptops and hybrid devices from HP, Dell, LG, Acer, and Lenovo were on display at CES 2016. Here's an up-close look at the offerings.
Uber Settles 'God View' And Data Breach Investigation
Uber has reached an agreement with New York's Attorney General to implement stronger privacy and security controls. Additionally, the company will pay a $20,000 fine to resolve a data breach issue.
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