There’s been buzz for years about the potential drones have to change the way we get packages delivered. In a huge step towards making this a reality, the Federal Aviation Administration in the United States gave approval to a drone aviation compan...
Lyft was the first unicorn company to go public in 2019, and now Pinterest and Zoom have followed suit. In today’s episode of TECH(feed), Juliet cuts through some of the tech IPO noise and explains what a unicorn is, what these high valuations tell...
Learn how to use the chmod command – the command for changing permissions on files. The only tricky part is understanding that there are two ways to represent file permissions.
CSO staff writer Lucian Constantin offers advice on how online retailers can prevent online payment fraud.
Qualcomm and Apple shocked many when the two companies settled their global, multi-billion dollar lawsuit. What could this settlement mean for 5G iPhones? Meanwhile, Intel pulls out of the 5G smartphone market. And, Netflix's earnings show it is stil...
Apple’s upcoming iOS 12.3 is in beta testing and will include one of the many services announced at the company’s showcase last month. Plus, a new debit card will allow crypto owners to spend their coins just about anywhere. And ahead of its publ...
Overwhelmed by all the ways you can customize a ggplot2 data visualization? With add-on packages like the BBC’s bbplot, you can use themes created by design professionals – or tweak them to make them your own.
Blockchain and IoT are two huge buzzwords in tech, but can they ever work together? Network World's Jon Gold joins Juliet to discuss how some enterprises can utilize blockchain technology in conjunction with their IoT devices. Could your business ben...
See examples of tidyr’s new pivot_longer and pivot_wider functions.
Fresh off its services showcase, Apple announced plans to kill a buzzed-about hardware product. Plus, jobs related to blockchain are up and learn how virtual reality may use 5G networks.
On today’s episode of TECH(feed), we talk about the first unicorn (that is, a startup valued at over $1 billion) to go public this year, whether or not United States criticism has affected Huawei revenue and how the Russian government is attempting...
Wearable tech can help users track their fitness goals, but these devices can also give wearers ownership of their electronic health records. TECH(talk)'s Juliet Beauchamp and Computerworld's Lucas Mearian take a look at how wearable health tech can ...
It already had the Apple Wallet, then Apple Pay. And coming this summer is the Apple Card, a credit card that could help Apple tie itself even tighter to the financial services industry – and to its customers.
Being able to run command loops is one of the features of Linux that makes it easy to automate repetitive tasks. In this 2-minute Linux tip, learn about looping -- in scripts and on the command line.
Check out today’s episode of TECH(feed), where we’re discussing tech company acquisitions and diving into what Apple’s service showcase means for its business.
With the next version of Windows 10 set to appear this spring, it’s a good time to take a look at what’s new and what’s changed in version 1903. (Not much, actually.) But that’s a good thing, according to Computerworld contributing editor Pre...
Facebook has disclosed another security scandal, but what does that mean for users? Plus, another governing body is balking at U.S. anti-Huawei claims, and data on new car registrations could suggest slowing sales for Tesla. All that on today’s epi...
Do you want to use ggplot2, dplyr, or other tidyverse functions in your own functions? This easy example shows how
Nmcli is a command-line tool for controlling NetworkManager and getting the status of network interfaces. Learn about using the command on this episode of 2-Minute Linux Tips.
The U.S. government is planning to build the world's fastest supercomputer, Google is slapped with a fine by the European Union and reports of a Facebook cryptocurrency could mean big things for cross-border payments.
Learn how to prevent attackers from using Task Scheduler to hide and set up tasks to access Windows systems.
Over the past few years, blockchain has grown and evolved as it’s been rolled out in a variety of industries. It looks like 2019 will be the year blockchain gets even more enmeshed in financial services and FinTech. Computerworld’s Ken Mingis and...
Its servers were down for hours, and then news broke that two of Facebook’s top executives are leaving the company. We’ll take a look at that on today’s episode of TECH(feed). We’ll also discuss Apple new video streaming service.
Uber settled a years-old lawsuit ahead of its I.P.O., the British government unveils a report suggesting stricter regulation of the tech industry and we reveal how the financial industry can apply blockchain… but it’s not cryptocurrency.
How much progress has been made in gender diversity in the tech field in the past few years? CIO writer Sharon Florentine, who frequently blogs about women in IT, talks with hosts Juliet Beauchamp and Ken Mingis about companies that are leading the w...
Tesla flip-flopped its strategy to shutter retail stores, Apple is increasingly using robots to manufacture products and Mark Zuckerberg unveiled a vision to pivot Facebook to a privacy-focused platform.
A ride-hailing giant in Southeast Asia is about to get even bigger after securing billions in funding, blockchain spending is rapidly increasing, and find out which social media platform are young people leaving on today’s episode of TECH(feed).
This year's MWC was mainly about 5G networking. And foldable phones. In fact, it was the foldables that stole the show, according to PC World's Michael Simon. He and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis chew over both topics in this episode of T...
The ongoing battle between the U.S. and Huawei could soon go to court as Huawei reportedly prepares to sue the U.S. government. Plus, 2019 will see ride sharing companies going public… but which will be first? And as a decade-old malware resurfaces...
When you hear “R package,” you may think something to share with other people. But an R package can also be a good way to organize your own work
Learn the key aspects of today's data center, from hyperconvergence to flash storage to hybrid connections.
New 5G phones have been unveiled at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, but will users even be able to access 5G networks? And another country rejects U.S. allegations that Huawei spies on users. All that and more on today’s episode of TECH(feed).
Samsung kicked off a busy week for mobile devices with the Samsung Galaxy S10 line-up, just ahead of this year's Mobile World Congress. That makes it a perfect time to talk about the S10, foldable phones and 5G networking.
Pinterest is cracking down on the spread of misinformation, a new report reveals why smartphone sales are declining, Apple tests self-driving cars and Android devices may soon become passwordless. We’ll dive into all of these topics on today’s ep...
How will the impending Brexit decision impact data privacy, sharing and regulations? IDG U.S. and U.K. Editorial director Matt Egan talks with TECH(talk) hosts Ken Mingis and Juliet Beauchamp about the March 29 deadline -- the politics, the planning ...
What should you expect at this year's RSA Conference? Security reporter J.M. Porup and TECH(talk) host Juliet Beauchamp talk about the hot topics and sessions to look for at the March 4 to 8 gathering in San Francisco.
Cryptocurrency is headed for the enterprise, data breaches are down and Apple will soon launch video streaming platform. Want to learn more about any of these topics?
While R is a useful language, Python is also great for data science and general-purpose computing. See how to run Python code within an R script and pass data between Python and R
Use these Windows registry key changes and fixes to protect your systems from known side channel vulnerabilities.
The yearly release of a new version of Android always causes a hopeful stir among users. But most of them have to wait months, or even longer, to get the update on their devices.
An Android security flaw could leave your phone vulnerable to hackers while viewing images. And yes, we're talking more about Huawei's battle with the U.S. government. All that and more mobile news on today's episode of TECH(feed).
How to keep your business running in the event of an emergency or disaster.
5G networks are coming soon, but what obstacles will companies face while building the necessary infrastructure? And what will be the next start-up to reach unicorn status? All that and more on today’s episode of TECH(feed).
What's ahead for Internet of Things technology in 2019? Prepare for more location-based advertising, warehouse robotics, and concepts such as the no-line, no-checkout Amazon Go store.
In this Linux tip, we look at the hostnamectl command. It’s a command that provides information on a particular system – including but not limited to its hostname – and even allows you to make some changes.
Slack preps for IPO, Google’s quarterly report, and how the spread of false information online could be a threat to all of us. All that and a bit more on today’s episode of TECH(feed).
With smartphone sales slowing – even for the iconic iPhone – have we reached 'peak smartphone'? And if so, how does the industry innovate its way out of the funk?
Use these basic settings to make it harder for attackers to Windows hardware.
Today's episode delves into Amazon's revenue, Facebook and Apple's dispute, and more.
J.M. Porup, senior writer at CSO online, joins Juliet on this week's episode of TECH(talk) to discuss trends in ransomware, IoT security and enterprise cybersecurity roles.
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