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Cisco continues to overhaul Webex, now with real-time language transcription
Cisco users will soon be able to have their in-meeting speech translated in real time into over 100 languages, a feature first teased at the copany’s WebexOne event.
Google Workspace targets front-line workers with new tier
The company’s core Workspace software suite, once known as G Suite, will also get new time management and productivity tracking features for remote workers.
Apple on track for 3nm silicon iPhones and more in 2022
Expect even steeper performance and power management gains next year, as Apple's plans to switch to 3-nanometer chips fall into place.
Apple's indoor maps format is now a standard; here's why that matters
Adoption of the standard is a foundational step for new business opportunity and voice-first interface design.
The Poly Studio P15: Searching for a better home videoconferencing answer
With video chats such a vital part of the work-from-home world we're in, having the right hardware makes a big difference. Here's one system that, while pricey, does a good job.
Forget macOS — it's Chrome OS vs. Windows for desktop domination
As we move to cloud-based Desktop-as-a-Service, it shouldn't come as a surprise to see Chrome OS, the original DaaS, moving past macOS as the No. 2 desktop.
Android 12 and the big deal with little touches
The bigger picture of Android 12 won't come into focus for a while, but the software's smaller details present plenty of promise.
Driven by pandemic, the US enters the world of Apple Pay
Use of mobile wallets is rapidly catching up with cash payments in the US; cash transactions worldwide have declined 42% since 2019.
WhatsApp's new 'privacy' policy is a gift to other messaging apps
WhatsApp does not treat all interaction data the same. For now, user-to-user/customer-to-customer/consumer-to-consumer messaging is encrypted and considered private. But when a user communicates with a business, Facebook can do...
Windows 10 Insider Previews: A guide to the builds
Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 10 as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Insider Preview Build 21322 for the Dev Channel, released on Feb. 24, 2021.
Two big buts about Samsung's Android security update announcement
Samsung's plan to provide security patches to its Android phones for a full four years is fantastic news, but there's more to the story than meets the eye.
Viva Connections: What your intranet wants to be
With Microsoft Viva, companies get a new integrated Employee Experience Platform that brings together communications, knowledge, learning, resources, and insights in a collection of apps delivered in Teams. Here's how Viva Connections...
Why Apple should let you define private places on iPhones
A recent study shows that even location data can reveal a lot of information about people.
Apple tramples on security in the name of convenience
Apple's upcoming iOS 14.5 and WatchOS 7.4 OSes will allow masked enterprise employees to access their iPhone if they happen to be wearing an Apple Watch that is unlocked. If companies don't stop workers from using this convenience, it...
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The .NET patch failure that wasn’t
This month’s patch updates from Microsoft have caused few problems, and though there were some issues related to .NET, even those have been scattered.
How to collaborate with Dropbox Spaces
The Spaces feature in Dropbox creates shared workspaces where teams can collaborate on projects. Here’s how to use it.
Apple is investing in 6G, but it doesn’t matter (yet)
We shouldn't get too excited that Apple is investing in next-generation 6G technology development.
