Skype becomes easier again after many complaints
Microsoft has understood the message that the current version of Skype is too extensive and complicated. Just when it wanted to stop an older version of Skype, it extends it and starts tinkering with a new, simpler version.
Microsoft has its hands full with Skype. Many customers have written to Micr... Read more
Two-thirds of companies are not ready to discontinue support Windows 7′.
Two-thirds of the companies would not be ready to stop supporting Windows 7. According to research by Kollective, almost half of the companies still run on the operating system. Microsoft will stop the extended support for Windows 7 on January 14, 2020.
The Microsoft operating system will therefore... Read more
Baidu launches tool to create AI models without programming
Chinese internet giant Baidu has created a tool that allows companies to create models for artificial intelligence without programming. The so-called EZDL platform has been available since Saturday.
The platform was created with security and easy use in mind, pits the company against Silicon Angle. ... Read more
Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive software to enhance audio on mobile devices
Qualcomm has created software to improve the audio on mobile devices. This specifically concerns audio that is transmitted wirelessly. The software, called aptX Adaptive, should be available for Android devices in the first half of 2019.
The software is an updated version of the company's aptX codec... Read more
Former Qualys top executive indicted for insider trading
A former CEO of the cloud security agency Qualys has been charged by the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) with insider trading. This is the former COO of the company, Amer Deeba, who tipped his family off about expected financial results.
Deeba gave shares in the company to his two brothe... Read more
Amazons Alexa everywhere strategy works: 20,000 different devices use Alexa
Amazon's Alexa everywhere strategy seems to be bearing fruit. Today, the company reports that the Virtual Assistant is installed on more than 20,000 different devices. This makes the strategy seem quite successful and it is no wonder that more and more people are using the smart service.
Daniel Raus... Read more
Concerns about Chinese manufacturer of Google’s Titan Security Key
Last week, Google announced that the Titan Security Key would finally be available to everyone. The physical security key provides a two-step verification that would not be susceptible to phishing. But now it turns out that the key is produced in China and there are concerns about its safety.
Mother... Read more
Zoom uses blockchain to link freelancers to companies
A new application has been found for blockchain. The project management and outsourcing platform Zoom uses the technology to enable business relations, project planning and secure payments. Zoom connects freelancers and clients through a blockchain ID system, artificial intelligence and smart contra... Read more
Box Shield is AI that automatically detects data leaks
Companies are always looking for new ways to shape their security. Cloudplatform Box is now looking for that within artificial intelligence. The platform will be named Box Shield and will monitor all file activity on Box's networks in search of possible leaks.
The service is currently in a preview p... Read more
Microsoft stops supporting SME apps Listings and Connections
Microsoft stops with two apps that it has developed for SMEs. Listings and Connections will be completely discontinued. Other apps for SMEs will continue to exist and get new updates. The apps that Microsoft stops with were launched about a year ago.
As of 30 November, Listings and Connections will ... Read more