Despite enterprise focus, Google Hangouts won't disappear for consumers
While Google Hangouts is making a shift to serve enterprise users, it won’t be vanishing for consumers. Last week, the…
Microsoft stays security bulletins' termination
Microsoft today postponed the retirement of the security bulletins that for nearly two decades have described in detail the month’s…
IDG Contributor Network: Microsoft Teams debuts with a sonic boom
I’m happy using Slack. I run the app in a few editorial roles and with some volunteers. I also use…
IDG Contributor Network: Sage acquires Fairsail: Is this Salesforce-based strategy going to work?
A year or two ago I attended Sage’s global summit in New Orleans when the company announced its new client-side…
DOJ: No, we won't say how much the FBI paid to hack terrorist's iPhone
The U.S. Department of Justice yesterday argued that it should not have to reveal the maker of a tool used…
42% off AcuRite 5-in-1 Pro Weather Station with Remote Monitoring – Deal Alert
This high-precision 5-in-1 wireless weather sensor from AcuRite accurately measures the temperature, humidity, wind speed, wind direction and rain. PC…
Hackers use dangerous Petya ransomware in targeted attacks
In a case of no honor among thieves, a group of attackers has found a way to hijack the Petya…
Prime Members Get 67% off NETGEAR N150 Wi-Fi Range Extender – Deal Alert
If your home has dead zones or areas where coverage is weak, boost your existing WiFi coverage with the Netgear…
Open-source BeagleBone Blue board aims for robots, drones
Before Raspberry Pi, BeagleBone was the go-to, low-cost developer board for enthusiasts. It’s still used by many, and a new…
The NSA's foreign surveillance: 5 things to know
A contentious piece of U.S. law giving the National Security Agency broad authority to spy on people overseas expires at…