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Noteworthy technology acquisitions 2021
Global tech merger-and-acquisition deals totaled $634.1 billion in 2020, an increase of 91.8% year-on-year. Can 2021 match that for blockbuster activity?
Apple hits the alarm with multi-OS emergency update to patch zero-click flaw
The company on Monday pushed out emergency security updates for iOS, macOS, and its other operating systems to plug a hole that threatened security on a range of devices.
Apple’s big reveal — the iPhone 13 — seems lucky for most
Apple shows us how powerful chips boosted by integrated software, hardware, and machine intelligence can deliver substantial benefits.
Zoom talks up a video-centric workplace
At this week's Zoomtopia event, the company rolled out plans for video call centers, better transcription and translation features, integrated whiteboards, and hot-desking options for the hybrid workplace.
Fast forward: What's coming in future Chrome updates?
Every time Google updates its browser, it publishes release notes aimed at enterprises to highlight upcoming additions, substitutions, enhancements and modifications. Here's a sneak preview of what's coming.
Apple's App Store payments loss isn't Epic enough
The court's decision to force Apple to permit use of external payment systems for in-app payments probably won't hurt the company's bottom line too much.
As the hybrid workplace emerges, Microsoft and Google beef up video tools
Both companies are catering to growing demand for workforce flexibility as businesses look to roll out hybrid remote work strategies and keep employees connected — wherever they’re located.
Smartsheet: A spreadsheet-based tool for easy project management
Competing against widely used task management tools such as Asana and Trello, Smartsheet has gained traction across a wide range of companies. Here’s how the cloud-based app works and why it's popular.
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Tech event calendar 2021: Upcoming US shows, conferences, and IT expos
Our sortable chart offers information, dates and locations for a variety of US IT-focused events coming up over the next year.
US IT job growth jumps in August; 2021 on track for record hiring levels
Businesses would have hired even more IT workers — especially developers, cybersecurity staffers, and compliance experts — had they been able to find enough qualified candidates.
Apple backs off controversial child-safety plans
The company now plans to take a few months more to collect input and make improvements before releasing the features, which drew fire from privacy advocates.
Microsoft sets Nov. 1 deadline for shutting off old Outlook clients from 365 services
Commercial customers running older versions of Outlook have two months to upgrade before losing access to the company's Microsoft 365 and Office 365 services.
IDC: Collaboration software spending looks strong, even as offices move to reopen
Research firm IDC expects spending on collaboration software to continue to boom following the pandemic, with businesses investing to connect staff, and even clients, more effectively.
Apple's next services opportunity? The Apple Car
If Apple can get the hardware right, what kind of services will it be able to build and deliver around the Apple Car?
Microsoft to launch Windows 11 on Oct. 5; rollout to last into ‘22
Though Microsoft plans to start pushing Windows 11 to users early next month, it may be mid-2022 before everyone gets the new operating system.
Analyst: iPhone 13 may be a satellite phone
If the latest speculation from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is true, it means you could make calls from the mountain or do video chats while at sea -- though it may just be an emergency system
Developers, regulators say Apple's App Store changes don't do enough
Apple has announced a series of slight changes in settlement of a class action by developers, but they don't seem to go far enough.
Otter.ai expands reach of Otter Assistant for video chats
The virtual assistant, rolled out for Zoom users in May, gains support for three more platforms: Microsoft Teams, Google Meet and Cisco Webex.
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