Computerworld news now available via Alexa Flash Briefing
If you have an Amazon Echo, Dot or other Alexa-enabled device, you can now add Computerworld news to your Alexa…
Nintendo's new Switch console will allow remote parental controls via Apple's iPhone
In announcing its upcoming Switch console this week, Nintendo revealed that parents will have access to extensive controls on how…
After MongoDB attack, ransomware groups hit exposed Elasticsearch clusters
After deleting data from thousands of publicly accessible MongoDB databases, ransomware groups have started doing the same with Elasticsearch clusters…
Tesla-Bound Chris Lattner May Have 'Felt Constrained' by Apple's Culture of Secrecy
Earlier this week, Swift creator and LLVM co-author Chris Lattner announced he will be leaving Apple later this month—he is…
Snapchat for iPhone adding universal search bar to speed up interactions
Image and video sharing app Snapchat is making itself easier and quicker to navigate by username, via a soon-to-arrive update…
Rumor check: No, this phone is not “Nokia 8”
A new rumor has been making the rounds over the last days. Supposedly, Qualcomm openly showcased Nokia’s upcoming flagship Android…
With Clear Skies Ahead, SpaceX Eyes a Saturday Launch
It sometimes rains in Southern California. When the rain stops, rockets can launch. The post With Clear Skies Ahead, SpaceX…
European legislators debate robot rights for autonomous vehicles
Robots should one day have rights as “electronic persons,” members of the European Parliament recommended Thursday — but not until…
Google’s new compression method will save you data, starting with Google+
Back in November, Google introduced a new technology called RAISR (Rapid and Accurate Super Image Resolution). The company says that…
Apple Music rival Pandora cuts 7% of US staff despite upturn in subscribers
One of Apple’s competitors in the music space, Pandora, has announced plans to lay off 7 percent of its U.S.…