Jon Gold
Senior Writer
Jon Gold covers IoT and wireless networking for Network World. He can be reached at jon_gold@idg.com.
Amazon shuts Wickr Me encrypted messaging service; enterprise service remains
AWS' free Wickr Me end-to-end encrypted messaging service will close down at the end of 2023, as the company focuses its secure communications on enterprise and government contracts.
Global monthly semiconductor sales drop as chip market takes another hit
Chip sales are in decline as the market faces major economic headwinds, most notably in mainland China.
IT spending to grow, as companies use tech to battle expected recession
Gartner says software and services will drive growth, while data center spending will also increase, though more modestly.
Apple hits the brakes on plans to use Chinese memory chips
The move appears to be a response to tighter US export restrictions, according to a new report.
MIT-based startup's cooling tech can cut data center energy costs, footprint
Jetcool says that its use of microconvection enables on-board liquid cooling and makes its devices more effective by a factor of 10, compared to traditional heat sinks or cold plates.
Adobe's $20B Figma acquisition highlights web-based collaboration trends
The cash and stock deal will see Figma become part of the broader Adobe ecosystem, adding collaborative software development to the design company’s list of capabilities.
US Commerce Dept. unveils strategy for distributing CHIPS Act funds
The department’s three-pronged approach will target large investments in existing manufacturers, R&D, and new facilities.
CHIPS and Science Act becomes law, as US chipmaking investments rise
Subsidies and investment for US silicon manufacturing will mean jobs and a lessened dependence on East Asia for badly needed semiconductors, according to the Biden administration.
Swiss cities top ranking of best places to build tech careers
The two best cities in the world for technology career development are Bern and Zurich, while the top US city is Atlanta, according to a new report based on a variety of metrics.
US Senate approves $52 billion for chipmakers—but not designers
The CHIPS Act will provide funding and tax relief, among other incentives, to companies looking to manufacture semiconductors in the US.
Salesforce announces NFT Cloud platform amid crypto concerns
The company’s closed pilot program is aimed at letting companies increase customer engagement and manage NFTs from within Salesforce’s wide-ranging CRM platform.