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A U.K. judge has ruled in favor of extraditing a British man to the U.S. on charges of hacking government computers, despite fears he may commit suicide.

We’ve all encountered a curious little kid who wouldn’t stop asking “why.” But did you ever think that, in the business world, you should actually aim to be that kid? That’s because people -- whether we’re talking about children, journalists, scientists, managers or data analysts -- don’t succeed by simply asking “what.”

Last year, hybrid cloud was a priority for many enterprises, although with a certain amount of confusion about what it involved. This year, those ambitious plans are showing up as an approach to hybrid cloud that relies on platform as a service (PaaS) to take full advantage of cloud models.

Tesla has just been awarded its largest contract to date to build a 20 megawatt (MW) battery storage facility after the worst methane gas leak in U.S. history left California utilities hunting for new energy backup resources.

The FBI’s refusal to reveal how it accessed an iPhone 5c from a San Bernardino mass shooter will face scrutiny in court. USA Today’s parent company and two other news groups have filed a lawsuit against the agency, demanding it turn over the details.

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Microsoft tries to protect user account credentials from theft in Windows 10 Enterprise, and security products detect attempts to pilfer user passwords. But all those efforts can be undone by Safe Mode, according to security researchers.

The Bank of England wants to open its interbank settlement service to blockchain technologies as part of a major revamp of the system.

Drones using artificial intelligence soon will be everywhere, monitoring crowds at major events, checking out traffic patterns on busy roads, surveying disaster sites and inspecting airplanes.

Preliminary data from U.S. sales of Apple's newest iPhones suggested that the larger 7 Plus was outselling the smaller 7, which would be a first, a market research firm said today.

The PC market is showing signs of recovery, with Intel increasing its revenue guidance based on improved chip shipments.

A top Samsung official issued an unusual video apology over Galaxy Note7 battery-related defects linked to fires and assured owners that replacement Note7 units are safe.

Amazon Prime members get a special 50% discount on this folding keyboard from Microsoft. It pairs with any combination of 2 iPads, iPhones, Android, Windows tablets, and Windows Phones. Features a water repellent keyset and fabric to protect against accidents. Unfold to turn on, and fold to turn off. Pairs quickly and reliably with Bluetooth 4.0 technology. Its built-in rechargeable battery lasts up to 3 months on a single charge. It currently averages 4 out of 5 stars on Amazon (read reviews)... Читать дальше...

It’s iPhone 7 upgrade day for Apple customers around the planet and we’re seeing the usual queues and swiftly sold out enthusiasm we’ve seen every year, with initial reports from carriers suggesting the company has a smash hit on its hands (again).

Apparently, gently suggesting that people return Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones that might have been prone to exploding wasn't a strong enough move.

iOS 10 was released earlier this week and many users have already upgraded their devices. For IT departments, any major OS or software update can bring challenges and opportunities. One challenge is that with users having near total control over their devices IT must respond to these upgrades in real-time rather than planning a controlled rollout. The likeliest exception: devices that are corporate-liable and heavily managed, something typical only in a handful of industries like healthcare, finance, government and retail. Читать дальше...

New devices for touch typists

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Onscreen keyboards are fine for quick texts and on-the-go Google searches, but if you need to do some serious composing, thumb-typing can get old really quickly. For any kind of extended typing, you need a real keyboard -- one that can make typing more comfortable, faster and, above all, more accurate.

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It's the mid-1980's, but this company's mainframe is already an antique running an obsolete operating system, reports a pilot fish on the scene.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered that Samsung Galaxy Note7 smartphones can only be carried by crew and passengers on planes if the phones are switched off and are not connected to charging equipment.

U.S. lawmakers are trying to stifle any hope that National Security Agency leaker Edward Snowden will receive a pardon. On Thursday, the House intelligence committee sent a letter to President Obama urging him to treat Snowden as a criminal.

Rejoice Linux fans; the OS will work on laptops with Intel's Kaby Lake chips.

The FBI may have paid a small fortune to unlock an iPhone 5c used by the San Bernardino shooter. But a security researcher has demonstrated a way to do it for less than $100.

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CSPC) late Thursday issued an official recall of 1 million Samsung Galaxy Note 7 smartphones.