So these planes are full of people going on vacation… Screenshot by ZDNet It’s often easy to deduce when Microsoft is excited about something. more Technically Incorrect CEO Satya Nadella says, in a somewhat excited tone, that he’s excited about something. So my ears involuntarily tingled when Nadella spoke last week at the Stanford Institute… Continue reading Microsoft just revealed the future of Teams (You may love it, airlines won’t)
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McDonald’s next move may be hard for customers to swallow (if they notice it)
Your special price will be more than you paid last week… screenshot by ZDNet Everything has changed over the past year. more Technically Incorrect That includes the way people react to so many things. Somehow, even fresh air smells and even tastes a little fresher. Somehow, even the prospect of fast food seems less an… Continue reading McDonald’s next move may be hard for customers to swallow (if they notice it)
What is cyber insurance? Everything you need to know about what it covers and how it works
Cyberattacks of all types are an increasingly large problem for all organisations, and as a result many are turning to cyber insurance as a means of protection against some of the effects of an incident. But what is cyber insurance, how does it work and what are some of the things that your business needs… Continue reading What is cyber insurance? Everything you need to know about what it covers and how it works
A love letter to the brain: in his new book on AI, Jeff Hawkins is enamored of thought
“There are a lot of people talking about AI as this huge existential threat, but I don’t see it that way,” says Hawkins. “Gosh, look at what computing has done done for us; I think AI will be even bigger.” We live inside a body ruled by a brute, and the question of humanity may… Continue reading A love letter to the brain: in his new book on AI, Jeff Hawkins is enamored of thought
New platform uses NFTs as a gateway for digital rights management
Companies across blockchains are starting to use non-fungible tokens (NFT). Non-fungible tokens are used to verify unique items such as digital art and digital ownership. Now, Wilmington, DE-based digital rights management platform RAIR wants to use NFTs to manage digital rights. The company provides a blockchain-based digital rights management platform and middleware encryption to enable… Continue reading New platform uses NFTs as a gateway for digital rights management
‘No iPhone Lightning port would mean binning thousands of dollars of accessories’
If you thought people loved the iPhone’s headphone jack, it has nothing on how fervent people are about the Lightning port. Reacting to continued reports that the 2021 (or possibly 2022 iPhone) will ship without a Lightning port, the majority of readers who got in touch with me to share their thoughts thought it was… Continue reading ‘No iPhone Lightning port would mean binning thousands of dollars of accessories’
Best generator in 2021
With the ever-present risk of power loss from weather disasters and other problems, and the need to keep your critical power demands running, you might be considering buying a whole-house generator or standby generator for your home. Understanding the available features and assessing your power needs will help you buy the right size emergency home… Continue reading Best generator in 2021
Google customizes Workspace for frontline workers
A few months after rebranding G Suite as Workspace, Google is introducing a version of the productivity portfolio aimed at frontline workers. Google is also adding a series of new features to Workspace aimed at workers splitting time between home and the office. The new Google Workspace Frontline will launch in the coming weeks. It… Continue reading Google customizes Workspace for frontline workers
Scallops, vaccines and Tesla: The wild world of blockchain and cryptocurrency
This week, Tesla announced it purchased $1.5 billion of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin. The company even hinted that customers might soon have the option to pay for their cars with Bitcoin. Welcome to 2021, where nothing makes sense anymore. Tesla’s desire to legitimize both cryptocurrency and blockchain with its Bitcoin investment has brought these technologies into… Continue reading Scallops, vaccines and Tesla: The wild world of blockchain and cryptocurrency
Robots are clawing their way into our future
From its roots as a convention where manufacturers met with dealers to secure orders, CES primarily features products that companies have on a firm shipping schedule. But the show also has its share of tantalizing teases. Some of these are products on the precipice of availability such as the NEC LaVie mini (which seems to… Continue reading Robots are clawing their way into our future