Intel recently announced plans to invest $20 billion into a massive new semiconductor fabrication plant in Ohio. This announcement comes as Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo said the U.S. urgently needs to increase domestic chip manufacturing capac...
Microsoft this week announced plans to buy video game giant Activision Blizzard for $68.7 billion. Microsoft branded the deal as a metaverse play, but some industry analysts see it otherwise. Computerworld Senior Reporter Lucas Mearian and Executive ...
Apple this week said it paid developers $60 billion in 2021, suggesting its App Store raked in more money than ever. But Apple continues to face pressure to allow outside payment methods. Where does Apple go from here, and what changes might it be fo...
When the transition to Apple Silicon was announced, Apple said the shift would last two years. Now, it looks like it could wrap up by June. That means users could see more Apple silicon-powered Macs in the next few months. Macworld Executive Editor M...
Apple leveled up its Mac game in 2021 by adding its M1 chips to new devices and introducing the M1 Pro and Max chips to its users. In 2022, even more Macs, like the Mac Pro, may get the Apple silicon treatment and receive the next generation of M-ser...
Apple's lawsuit against NSO Group, the tech firm behind the Pegasus spyware seeks to hold the company accountable for alleged surveillance of select iPhone users. Digital rights activists commended Apple for backing privacy rights, but fear the prece...
The ongoing chip shortage and supply chain disruption continue to disrupt tech buyers, and the holiday season will likely further complicate the issue. Tech buyers should expect stock shortages and longer delivery timelines. While some retailers, lik...
By rolling out some Android 12 features exclusively to Pixel users, Google can separate its own devices from the rest of the Android pack. Plus, Android 12 and the new Pixel 6 both purport to have privacy-centric changes. Computerworld Managing Edito...
Apple's 27-in. iMac is reportedly next in line for an M1 Pro upgrade, as the company continues its two-year transition to Apple silicon. The latest Pro-level MacBooks use new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, which is what the new iMac is expected to get, alo...
Intel introduced its 12th-gen Alder Lake CPUs this week, with leaked benchmarks suggesting the Core i9-12900HK outperforms Apple's new M1 Max. Google's new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones (powered by the Tensor chip) arrived. And the chip shortage rol...
At its event on Monday, Apple announced new 14- and 16-inch MacBook Pros powered by their new M1 Pro and M1 Max chips. Benchmarks for the M1 Pro are nearly double that of the M1, and the M1 Max is even more powerful. As Apple continues on its two-yea...
Apple is expected to announce updated MacBook Pro laptops on Monday. Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis and Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon join Juliet to discuss what to expect from the "Unleashed" event, including product details, be...
Microsoft released its first new version of Windows in six years on Tuesday. Windows 11 introduces only a handful of new features (and users will eventually be able to run Android apps on it). Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis, Macworld Execu...
Despite app-tracking transparency, iPhone apps continue to track users, according to the Washington Post. It found that the type of data gathered about a user's device could be used to ID individual iPhones — even after users explicitly asked apps ...
Bootcut jeans, butterfly clips and...flip phones? Y2K trends are back, and that even includes nostalgia for the Motorola Razr. Of course in 2021, old technology has gotten a big makeover. Microsoft's recently announced Surface Duo 2 is the latest fol...
Apple announced its latest additions to its iPhone lineup, as well as a new iPad mini, at its "California Streaming" event on Tuesday. Both devices will be powered by Apple's new A15 Bionic processor. Macworld executive editor Michael Simon and Compu...
Apple's "California Streaming" event takes place Sept. 14, when the company's expected to announce the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7 and maybe new AirPods. Potential new iPhone features include the ability to photograph stars at night, an always-on...
Microsoft will launch Windows 11 on October 5, but not every PC will be eligible for an immediate upgrade. Rollout will last well into 2022 for machines that meet the necessary hardware requirements, and Windows 10 will be supported through October 2...
Google's latest addition to the Pixel lineup, the Pixel 5a, ships today. While Apple also has a low(er) cost phone in the iPhone SE, the two smartphones don't have much in common. The Pixel 5a offers 5G capability, an OLED screen and two camera lense...
Apple announced last week that it will soon begin scanning photos uploaded to iCloud for child sexual abuse material. Cybersecurity and privacy experts met the announcement with skepticism, with many pointing out potential abuse of this system. Speci...
Google announced that its new system on a chip, called Tensor, will power the upcoming the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones. Google says Tensor will improve the Pixel's camera system and its speech recognition abilities, among other things. The company...
The semiconductor shortage has wreaked havoc on manufacturers, and Apple will soon feel pinch. In the company's Q3 earnings call, chief executive Tim Cook said that supply constraints around "legacy nodes" will affect iPhone sales. These "legacy node...
Amnesty International's Security Lab revealed that a handful of iPhones, mostly belonging to journalists and human rights activists, were successfully infected with Pegasus spyware. While the majority of iPhones users are not affected, the spyware, c...
Apple's M1 chip is the first in what the company calls a "family of chips" that is expected to grow later this year. The next iteration of Apple Silicon, the so-called M1X chip, may arrive in the second half of 2021 and power higher-end Macs. After t...
Microsoft announced Windows 11 two weeks ago, and rollout is expected to begin later this year. This announcement came as a surprise, since Microsoft previously said Windows 10 would be the last version of Windows. While there's a handful of new feat...
Microsoft announced Windows 11 last Thursday. Some changes look similar to macOS, but others seem to hit directly at Apple and its closed ecosystem. Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to ...
Rumors are swirling about the upcoming iPhone 13, from potential launch date to new features. And as lawmakers push for stronger tech regulations, Apple argues in a whitepaper that sideloading apps poses a security risk. Macworld executive editor Mic...
With iOS 15, Apple will allow users to upgrade to the new OS or stick with iOS 14 for security updates. At the same time, features in iOS 15 could position Apple for success even after the iPhone becomes irrelevant. Macworld Executive Editor Michael ...
Apple unveiled updates to its operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS and macOS, at WWDC Monday. iPadOS gets new productivity features, but do the updates justify the M1 chip in the iPad Pro? And while Apple previewed macOS Monterey, there were no n...
IDG editors discuss lessons in resilience learned by organizations in the aftermath of 2020, and what they're doing to prepare for future business disruptions.
Apple's Worldwide Developer Conference kicks off June 7 with expected updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS and watchOS. Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss what to expect and what's on...
Apple's annual developer conference, WWDC, takes place June 7-11. While software is the main focus, the company may unveil new 14- and 16-in. MacBook Pro laptops, with other Macs like the Mac Pro and and a high-end Mac mini coming soon. Macworld Exec...
When the latest smartphone, tablet and/or laptop launches, the pull to upgrade can be enticing. For IT teams, keeping employee devices up-to-date means upgrading strategically and adhering to planned upgrade cycles. Upgrading too often gets expensive...
Early benchmarks suggest that the soon-to-be-shipped M1 iPad Pro is much faster than the previous generation iPad Pro, as well as the 16-inch MacBook Pro with Intel Core i9 processor. Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld executive e...
Apple and Epic Games, the developer behind Fortnite, are in court over Apple's decision to remove Fortnite from the App Store. Macworld executive editor Michael Simon and Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss how this court...
Apple's iOS 14.5 update arrived this week, including a much-discussed feature called App Tracking Transparency. The feature allows users to have more control over their data and how they're tracked across apps and websites. Plus, Apple's recently ref...
Apple is holding a spring event after all. After weeks of speculation and rumors, Apple announced it will host a virtual event, titled Spring Loaded, on April 20. Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld executive editor Michael Simon j...
Apple has released its fair share of disappointing or frustrating products, and just last year the company settled a lawsuit over allegedly slowing down older iPhone models. Macworld executive editor Michael Simon and Computerworld executive editor K...
While companies may have celebrated employees during Black History Month and then Women's History Month, it's critical to support employees of color, LGBTQ+ workers and female employees the entire year. Computerworld's Charlotte Trueman joins Juliet ...
CSO’s Lucian Constantin joins Computerworld’s Matthew Finnegan and Executive Editor Ken Mingis to explain what companies should do to keep their remote employees — and valuable corporate data and info — safe. Secure remote access is key, and ...
While we wait for confirmation about Apple's rumored April event, the company has confirmed its annual developers conference, WWDC, will take place the week of June 7. Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld executive editor Michael Si...
It's been a year since rumors began to swirl that Apple would sever its ties with Intel, and a few months since that transition became official. Apple has released a few Apple Silicon/M1 Macs already, and there's more in the pipeline. Intel has respo...
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the U.S. will auction off previously reserved 5G spectrum, potentially speeding up next-generation wireless rollout. As device makers continue to release 5G-enabled phones and tablets, Macworld executive...
Apple is discontinuing the iMac Pro, as rumors suggest an M1 iMac is on its way. Macworld Executive Editor Michael Simon and Computerworld Executive Editor Ken Mingis join Juliet to discuss what they wanted from the iMac Pro, what its discontinuation...
The pandemic has jump-started remote-work trends that had been building for years. Now it’s time to look at what's next: a distributed workforce that can get the job done from almost anywhere. This shift has ramifications for everything from hiring...
Although the arrival of the next iPhone is likely months away, rumors about what it may look like are circulating. On this episode of Today in Tech, Computerworld executive editor Ken Mingis and Macworld executive editor Michael Simon join Juliet to ...
Security researchers uncovered malware affecting tens of thousands of macOS devices, but it's unclear what exactly the malware does. Affecting both Intel and Apple Silicon processors, this malware, nicknamed "Silver Sparrow," still poses a threat. An...
Apple's existing M1 Macs may not be the only Apple Silicon Macs for long. Rumors about the next generation of M1 chips have leaked, and they suggest the powerful new chip, the M1X, will possess more cores than the M1. On this episode of Today in Tech...
A worldwide shortage of semiconductors is hurting the sales of everything from smartphones to cars. Apple said the chip shortage affected sales of its latest iPhones. Automakers, who also rely on semiconductors in newer car models, expect to take a $...
Beta testing for the latest update to Apple's mobile operating system is underway, and users can expect to see some heavily anticipated features once it rolls out. The newest iteration of iOS, iOS 14.5, will include updated privacy measures, the abil...
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