Microsoft has a new tactical feature in Office 2016 that should go some way to protecting the enterprise from macro-based malware.
#Microsoft to reunify Skype calling, messaging, video in new Universal #Windows 10 #app
Microsoft is readying a new Universal Windows Platform version of its Skype app for Windows 10 for PCs and phones that will bring together Skype’s calling, messaging and video features.
ARM’s Cortex-R8 processor blazes a trail for 5G
Latest chip aims at the LTE Advanced Pro and 5G mobile based standard for mass storage and IoT applications.
AWS resolves connectivity issues with Telstra and Optus
Amazon Web Services has resolved and restored connectivity to customer networks and the AP-Southeast-2 Region after Telstra and Optus customers reported internet connection issues.
People are abusing delicate cherry blossom trees for the perfect spring selfie
With springtime approaching, cherry blossom season is upon us.
In Nanjing, China, the sight of the pretty pink florals have both locals and tourists flocking to the site of Jinming Temple to take pictures.
But how far would you go for a great photo? According to People’s Daily, people will go to great lengths indeed, including damaging public property to get the best possible shot.
An unidentified Chinese woman was captured in a series of photos climbing a tree in high heels and breaking its branches so she could be photographed perched on the tree. Read more…
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IBM accuses Groupon of patent infringement
Big Blue is taking Groupon to court over the alleged infringement of technology used to run its websites.
All 60 startups that launched at Y Combinator Winter 2016 Demo Day 1
“You’ll notice we have many more startups that aren’t in the traditional software category,” said Y Combinator President Sam Altman at the start of its Winter 2016 Demo Day 1. While once upon a time YC was known for legions of social and marketplace apps no one needed, it’s branched out. Now Silicon Valley’s top accelerator features tons of hardware… Read More
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#Microsoft waves the ‘free licenses’ flag to try to grab #Oracle database users
Microsoft is trying to grab Oracle enterprise database users with a new migration offer for SQL Server 2016.
The new iPad Pro brings back an old design flaw
Apple wants graphic designers to be able to use the new iPad Pro as a graphics tablet. But a simple – but old – design flaw means that it will be frustrating to use in the way that Apple demonstrated during the unveiling.
#Google backs new So Paulo-Rio undersea cable
The link will be used by the web giant only for data traffic between the two Brazilian capitals
