Новости за 15.09.2016

XZYprinting today announced its least expensive 3D printer for students, educators and small businesses at a cost of $290.

Microsoft today continued to press its case that Windows 10's Edge browser is more power efficient than rivals.

The cloud -- both on-premises and off-premises -- is transforming servers and data centers, and many companies are getting vendors to customize hardware for specific cloud-based workloads.

The chief technology officer of a technology supplier that enables Tesla's semi-autonomous Autopilot driving technology believes the carmaker is pushing the safety envelope too far.

Microsoft has announced the certification process for SharePoint 2016. It is similar yet different than the certification for SharePoint 2013 -- here's what you can expect when pursuing the SharePoint Server 2016 certification. Keep in mind this is subject to change if Microsoft changes their mind.

Facebook and Google will have a role in the upcoming presidential debates.

Samsung's recall of Galaxy Note 7 smartphones over reports that dozens caught fire might have a lasting impact on the company's image.

Companies will now be able to cryptographically validate the identity of Chrome OS devices connecting to their networks and verify that those devices conform to their security policies.

Microsoft will soon pull the plug on older builds of its Windows 10 previews to again force testers to either abandon the program or update to the newest version.

If you're looking for a ton of portable storage at a rock bottom price, you may want to consider this deal currently available on Amazon. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars from nearly 5,500 people (read reviews), this Western Digital external hard drive features fast USB 3.0 connectivity, is compatible with both PC and Mac, has optional 256-bit AES hardware encryption, automatic cloud backup, and comes with a 3-year warranty. List price is $119.99 but with the current 28% discount you can buy it now for... Читать дальше...

Asana is making it easier for users to adapt its work-tracking software to more than just task management.

It’s been many years since I had to physically sign forms. Since then, I have been an avid user of electronic document signing services, in particular HelloSign. I take great delight at electronically signing every form that I receive, even when the sender is adamant that electronic signatures are not sufficient. After all, once an electronic image of a signature has been placed on a document, and then rendered as a PDF, there is very little way to tell the difference between it and a physically signed and scanned document. Читать дальше...

The European Commission may open antitrust investigations into price restrictions and online sales bans in the e-commerce industry, it warned Thursday.

Those of us who watch Android closely know that Google has a history of flipping and flopping -- of firmly getting behind one idea or way of doing things, then casually changing its mind and doing a complete 180 a while later.

Tesla Motors is once again facing controversy over the safety of its Autopilot technology for assisting car drivers, this time in connection with the death of the driver in a Model S crash in China.

Tech luminaries Steve Wozniak, co-founder of Apple, and Jimmy Wales, founder of Wikipedia, have joined a new campaign pushing for a pardon of National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden.

The M4 speaker from Omaker is IP54 rated, so its rugged splash, shock and dustproof design makes it ideal for shower and outdoor use. The latest Bluetooth 4.0 technology helps it pair quickly with your device (tap-to-pair with NFC capable devices) and maintain a long 33-foot connection range. Crystal clear sound quality and robust bass is realized through a 3W audio driver and passive subwoofer. The M4 is capable of producing 12 hours of music at 80% volume, up to three times longer than similar-sized portable speakers. Читать дальше...

The Census Bureau collects lots of data between its once-every-10-years census. One of the most popular data sets is the bureau's annual American Community Survey (ACS), which fills in some gaps about the US population between decennial censuses. It also compiles a lot of information not asked in the "regular" census, such as household income, that's of great interest to businesses, government policymakers and journalists.

We're seeing a huge move toward consumers buying products on a subscription basis. It used to be just electricity, phone lines and magazines, but now everything from underwear to razors, auto usage and software can be bought by subscription. The "subscription economy," as one player named it, really changes the way organizations do business.

A $10 million pay package. A $3.4 million signing bonus. Equity awards valued at $4.7 million. CIO compensation is on the rise.

Move over Silicon Valley, Pittsburgh is the new hub of tech innovation.

Apple's watchOS 3 marks the company's third attempt to provide a satisfying user experience for a wrist-based screen. This version, which was unveiled at Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference in June and released on Tuesday, addresses long-standing issues that have marred the Apple Watch experience since the wearable arrived last year -- including slow app launch times (especially third-party apps), obsolete Complications data, odd interface choices and inaccurate heart rate data for certain... Читать дальше...

IT tech for a midsize school district gets a trouble ticket from a high school teacher: She can't get a DVD out of her classroom's DVD/VCR combo player.

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump responded to series of questions about science policy, including two questions on immigration.

Gmail service for users of the Google for Work cloud-based productivity suite was down for over 12 hours on Wednesday, apparently affecting users in a number of countries including the U.S.