France has decided Google and Microsoft’s cloud technology can be used for sensitive data — with caveats. As cloud computing becomes more important to organizations around the globe, there is a growing concern about the risk of US surveillance of Read More
Parallels Desktop 16.5 Runs Arm Windows 10 on M1 Mac 30% Faster
Parallels has released the latest version of Parallels Desktop, boasting up to 30% faster performance running Arm Windows 10 on M1 Macs. Parallels is one of the premier virtualization programs for the Mac. It has been a mainstay for Mac Read More
Comcast Teases 4Gbps Speeds — Just Not Yet
Comcast has successfully broke the 4Gbps speed barrier in a lab test, holding out promise for substantially faster internet speeds. Internet speeds have become a much greater concern since the global pandemic, with remote work shining a spotlight on the Read More
iPhone 13 to Bring mmWave Support to International Models
The iPhone 13 will reportedly widen support for mmWave, brining it to iPhones sold internationally, rather than just the US models. mmWave is the fastest flavor of 5G, although it has limited range and building penetration. When the iPhone 12 Read More
T-Mobile Unveils 5G Home Internet
T-Mobile has unveiled its next Un-carrier move, #5GforAll, including 5G home internet. T-Mobile has been rolling out its home internet service for some time, although it has primarily been deployed on the company’s 4G LTE network. The company is now Read More
India Wants to Block WhatsApp Data Change
India is asking a court to block WhatsApp from sharing data with Facebook, saying the change violates local laws. Facebook made waves in January with an announcement it was changing how data was shared between WhatsApp and other Facebook-owned companies. While the Read More
Linux Mint May Resort to Windows 10-Style Forced Updates
Linux Mint is considering measures to keep users up-to-date, including Windows 10-style forced updates. Linux Mint is a popular, community-driven distribution (distro) based on Ubuntu. Unfortunately, like users of other operating systems (OS), many Linux Mint users are slow to Read More
Security Firm FireEye Details Hack, State-Sponsored Attack
Security firm FireEye is the latest victim of a cyberattack, and likely the victim of a state-sponsored attack. FireEye is one of the leading cybersecurity firms, providing consulting, services, software and hardware to customers. The company has been involved in Read More
Qualcomm Introduces First 10 Gigabit 5G Modem
Qualcomm has introduced the Snapdragon X65, the world’s first 5G modem with 10 gigabit support. Qualcomm is the world’s leading cellular modem manufacturer, and the company claims its latest generation of 5G modems is the biggest leap yet. Most notably, Read More
Ericsson Beats Forecast On Strong 5G Demand
Ericsson has reported its quarterly results, beating forecasts on increasing 5G demand. Ericsson is one of the main network equipment providers, and has been a leader in the 5G rollout around the world. The company is in a strong position, Read More