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Google has filed a patent application for a wearable device that can test diabetics' blood sugar levels without the use of a needle.

AT&T announced Monday it will expand its 1Gbps GigaPower fiber optic broadband service to 38 more cities, bringing the total to 58 locales.

The $40 billion NXP-Freescale merger creates one supplier of all the chips needed for cars as they evolve toward driving themselves, executives of the two companies say.

Samsung's next flagship Galaxy smartphone, the S7, is expected to be announced next year amid predictions that it will have the faster Snapdragon 820 processor and will restore the storage expansion slot.

Google has released a new batch of security fixes for its Nexus smartphones and tablets, addressing flaws that could allow attackers to compromise the Android devices via rogue emails, Web pages, and MMS messages.

The number of vulnerabilities discovered in technical support applications installed on PCs by manufacturers keeps piling up. New exploits have been published for flaws in Lenovo Solution Center, Toshiba Service Station and Dell System Detect.

If you have a Lenovo computer which came with the Lenovo Solution Center app pre-installed (versions 3.1.004 and below), a Dell computer and therefore Dell System Detect software (versions 6.12.0.1 and below), or a Toshiba with the Toshiba Service Station app (versions 2.6.14 and below), then your PC is at risk.

Dr. Joanne Martin is currently president and chief information security officer (CISO) in residence at Vicinage, a boutique cybersecurity services firm comprised of independent cybersecurity executives. Previously, she had a 30-year career in various executive roles at IBM, including VP, technology and VP, IT risk/chief information security officer (CISO).

A throwaway reference in a Reuters story last week showcases a critical retail IT problem, which is that chains in the hectic holiday shopping season are quite willing to try new technology but are almost never willing to support it. That means insufficient or non-existent signage, associate training or simple attention to details to make sure it works reliably.

Apple's MacBook Air is the most reliable laptop on the market, according to a survey of nearly 60,000 American consumers conducted recently by Consumer Reports.

Apple’s 3D Touch is an important step forward in mobile user interfaces. If you use an iPhone 6S you see it in action when you press a name in Contacts to see the available ways to get in touch with them appear. The following apps also support the feature, explore them today.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 flagship-next will be powered by a chip that benchmarks faster than the Apple A9 SoC. But the South Korean shiny-pushers will be working hard to ensure heat isn’t an issue.

President Obama is seeking the help of tech companies to combat terror threats, which he described as entering a new phase.

Thinking back, I can dimly recall that in the era of Windows 3.0, 3.1 and Windows for Workgroups, printer drivers could be particularly vexing. Since then and until the release of Windows 10, printer problems didn't register much on my radar. But I've noticed that in the wake of upgrading my network to Windows 10, printer problems have occasionally manifested in this brave new desktop era.

Nearly everything can be managed as if it were a mobile device, using APIs at the operating system for assured reach and consistent implementation of company policies across all devices.

The IT team at HRHCare has seen its workload rise in recent years, as the Beacon, N.Y.-based nonprofit has added facilities and expanded its services.

Toys are dangerous.

No, I'm not talking about toys with sharp edges, toxic materials or small parts that constitute choking hazards.

I'm talking about hacking -- a new threat to the safety of children. Last week, the risk got real.

Of course, smart and connected toys can be fun for kids -- and safe, too. But as we learned last week, the new generation of toys can pose serious risks.

A Hong Kong-based company called VTech got hacked Nov. 14. VTech makes a wide variety of... Читать дальше...

It's a decade ago, and this pilot fish is working as "the computer guy" at a small manufacturing company.

Microsoft has been preparing Windows 7 and Windows 8.1 PCs for a more aggressive Windows 10 upgrade strategy that the company will kick off shortly, according to the developer of a tool that blocks such upgrades.

Microsoft will open up its Chakra JavaScript engine as an open-source project on GitHub next month.

Buying a surge protector has always been hard. First, you need to have some understanding of the technology, then you need to find unbiased reviews from a qualified reviewer. Good luck with that. Consumer Reports, for example, has punted on the topic.