WASHINGTON — Canadian startup Kepler Communications launched Sept. 28 the first two satellites built in its own facility as the company ramps up its plans to deploy a constellation for data and Internet of Things services. The two six-unit XL cubesats, known as Kepler-4 and Kepler-5 but nicknamed Antilles and […]
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From chief technology officer to CEO
In the digital era, strong technology leadership correlates ever more closely with business revenue growth. Technology strategy, and the ability of chief technology officers to deliver it, is key to business success, not just for managing the performance and cost efficiency of enterprise technology, but to create the architecture and […]
D-Wave’s 5,000-qubit quantum computing platform handles 1 million variables
D-Wave today launched its next-generation quantum computing platform available via its Leap quantum cloud service. The company calls Advantage “the first quantum computer built for business.” In that vein, D-Wave today also debuted Launch, a jump-start program for businesses that want to begin building hybrid quantum applications. “The Advantage quantum […]
Leaker: ‘iPhone 12 mini’ and iPhone 12 Storage Capacities Start at 64GB, Pro Models at 128GB
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Rumors suggest Apple’s iPhone 12 launch event will be held on October 13, with the more affordable 5.4 and 6.1-inch devices set to ship out ahead of the more expensive 6.1-inch and 6.7-inch Pro devices, and this morning hit-and-miss leaker Jon Prosser has further committed to that date by providing […]
8 Qualities of Great Leaders Who Get the Best Out of Their Teams
September 29, 2020 6 min read Opinions expressed by Entrepreneur contributors are their own. In a world of increased flux and uncertainty, today’s sense of normal continues to shift and slide to finds its place in our lives and work. Amid significant business changes, leaders need to dig deeper into […]
Google to Enforce Play Store Tax on the 3% of Apps Not Paying | Technology News
By Paresh Dave, Google, says, 3% and of OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) – Alphabet Inc’s Google on Monday sought to rebut criticism that it selectively enforces its 30% mobile app store tax, demanding that the over 3% apps selling digital items without complying follow the rules within a year. The change […]
Play Gaming’s Greatest Hits For Only $5 A Month
Say what you will about mobile gaming on Android and iOS platforms, but when you look closely, it has all the qualities to succeed — rather, dominate. After all, the idea of “gaming on the go” simply fits today’s fast-paced world. The rise of mobile gaming There’s just no beating […]
Amazon Brings Palm Reader Payments to Retail Stores
Move over Bill Gates, it’s time for Jeff Bezos to get a little more time in the spotlight of conspiracy theorists. On Tuesday, Amazon announced the rollout of its new Amazon One devices that use a customer’s palm for identification and payment at physical retail stores. The devices are already […]
Trump to Shut off TikTok, WeChat to New U.S. Users on Sunday | Top News
By David Shepardson, Echo Wang and Alexandra Alper WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Trump administration will ban WeChat and video-sharing app TikTok from U.S. app stores starting Sunday night, a move that will block Americans from downloading the Chinese-owned platforms over concerns they pose a national security threat. The bans, announced […]
T-Mobile offers first responders up to 25% off Samsung 5G phones
First responder agencies can get discounts on Samsung phones through T-Mobile. Angela Lang/CNET State and local agencies that offer first responders free unlimited talk, text and data through T-Mobile’s Connecting Heroes program can get up to 25% off Samsung 5G phones for a limited time, the carrier said Friday. That […]
Report: Oracle’s proposed TikTok deal includes search for backdoors
TikTok and Oracle are having to convince the Trump administration their proposed deal will keep data secure. A source told Axios one condition of the deal is that Oracle will have to audit TikTok’s source code to make sure there aren’t any security backdoors. TikTok’s source code and particularly its […]
New study tracks COVID-19’s effects on small tech firms
A new study by the UO’s Lauren Lanahan seeks to understand the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on small high-tech firms and track the challenges and opportunities they face as the crisis continues to unfold. “The COVID-19 pandemic has introduced substantial disruptions to the U.S. and global economies, and in […]
Uniswap Token Goes Live, Now Available On Coinbase Pro
KEY POINTS Uniswap released UNI, its governance token, Thursday All historical Uniswap users received at least 400 tokens Those who provided liquidity received more tokens Uniswap, a decentralized Ethereum trading platform, launched its governance token UNI on Thursday and announced that all its users could now claim 400 UNI (a […]
Amazon sinks cash into EV startup Rivian as part of Climate Pledge
Amazon delivery vans, courtesy of Rivian, coming soon. Amazon This past June, Amazon announced a $2 billion investment as its first step on the road toward becoming a net-zero carbon company by 2040. On Thursday, the online retail giant and technology company revealed the first group of companies that will […]
Comcast shut off Internet to hundreds, saying they were illegally connected
Comcast says that a broadband reseller illegally sold Comcast Internet service in residential buildings in the Denver area and has terminated the connections to those buildings. As reported by Denver7 this week, the shutoff affected hundreds of people who live in buildings serviced by AlphaWiFi, “which installs and services Internet […]
WeChat decision by U.S. Commerce expected by Sept. 20
In a court filing Wednesday, the Trump administration underscored the complexity of cutting ties with WeChat, a ubiquitous app in China that is also used by many Chinese speakers in the United States, some of whom filed a lawsuit trying to block the government from taking action against the app. […]
What to expect at Apple’s September 15 ‘Time Flies’ event
Apple’s annual special event is only days away on September 15. Here’s what you can expect to be announced during the presentation, alongside the “Apple Watch Series 6″ Apple confirmed it would be holding its usual special event on September 15, continuing its annual tradition for one more year. While […]
Amazon, Apple, and Google’s open-source smart home standard is on track for a 2021 launch
Project Connected Home over IP — the ambitious attempt to bring together Amazon, Apple, Google, and the Zigbee Alliance with a unified, open-source smart home platform — has just posted its latest update on the project. The group has announced (in the first major update since the standard was revealed) […]
Apple’s next big launch event will take place on September 15th
That threw the usual timetable into disarray and led to a handful of off-the-mark guesses, which are unavoidable even now. Persistent rumors have suggested that the iPhone 12 series won’t actually be unveiled until some time in October, so it’s possible this event could exclusively be about devices like the […]
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds, Earbuds 500: Everything We Know
The true wireless earbuds category has been exploding in recent months. We’re not just talking about the sheer number of models available — which now number in the hundreds, if not the thousands — but also what these personal audio products are capable of doing. Apple, Sony, Jabra, Sennheiser, and […]