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How many jobs are available in technology in the US?

Mixed signals in June as tech industry adds more than 7,500 new US workers — more than any month this year.

By Lucas Mearian

05 Jul 2024169 mins

Remote WorkSalariesFinancial Services Industry

IT in-depth

Proton launches ‘privacy-first’ alternative to Word and Google Docs

End-to-end encryption in its new document editor means that user data is kept private and won’t be used to train AI algorithms, the company says.

By Matthew Finnegan

03 Jul 2024 3 mins

Data PrivacyCollaboration SoftwareProductivity Software

Will your business apps run on the latest Copilot+ PCs?

If you're thinking of upgrading to one of the new Qualcomm-powered Snapdragon Arm Copilot+ computers, there are some things you need to know.

By Chris Hoffman

03 Jul 2024 8 mins

LaptopsMicrosoftWindows 11

Apple's Phil Schiller may join OpenAI's board

Schiller will reportedly become a nonvoting board-level observer at OpenAI as the genAI stakes get higher.

By Jonny Evans

03 Jul 2024 4 mins

AppleGenerative AIMobile

Office 365: A guide to the updates

Get the latest info on new features, bug fixes, and security updates for Office 365/Microsoft 365 for Windows as they roll out from Microsoft. Now updated for Version 2406 (Build 17726.20126), released on June 26, 2024.

By Preston Gralla

03 Jul 2024 112 mins

Microsoft 365Microsoft OfficeOffice Suites

Omnissa downplays its VMware past in official launch

The move makes sense, as the firm now has an opportunity to lay out a whole new vision, say analysts.

By Paul Barker

02 Jul 2024 5 mins

Technology IndustryVirtualizationMergers and Acquisitions

China sets its sights on human brain-computer interface standards

A new committee formed by the country's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is hearing opinions on various issues — including technical aspects as well as ethics and safety concerns — that will be key to the future of the technology.

By Elizabeth Montalbano

02 Jul 2024 5 mins

Technology IndustryEmerging Technology

CocoaPods flaws left iOS, macOS apps open to supply-chain attack

Although the hole in the CocoaPods tool is now closed, developers are advised to verify there's nothing rotten in the dependencies used in their existing code.

By John Leyden

02 Jul 2024 1 min

iOS SecurityMacOS SecurityiOS

With iOS 18, Apple deepens its connection to India

Apple has also massively exceeded its promised volume of iPhone manufacturing in India as the business connection grows.

By Jonny Evans

02 Jul 2024 5 mins

AppleiOSMobile

Top 5 AI employee fears and how to combat them

A new study revealed that employees have real fears about AI's intrusion into their workplace. Companies can alleviate many of those anxieties by being more transparent around how they plan to use the technology.

By Lucas Mearian

02 Jul 2024 7 mins

Data PrivacyGenerative AIIT Jobs

8 AI-powered apps that'll actually save you time

Most AI apps are buzzword-chasing hype-mongers. These eight off-the-beaten-path supertools are rare exceptions.

By JR Raphael

01 Jul 2024 15 mins

Generative AIProductivity Software

Why (and perhaps how) Apple Intelligence will make money

How soon will your enterprise need a provider to deliver trusted, sovereign cloud services for AI?

By Jonny Evans

01 Jul 2024 5 mins

AppleGenerative AIiCloud

Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?

Get the latest info on new preview builds of Windows 11 as they roll out to Windows Insiders. Now updated for Build 26244 for the Canary Channel and Build 22635.3858 for the Beta Channel, both released on June 28, 2024.

By Preston Gralla

01 Jul 2024 272 mins

Small and Medium BusinessMicrosoftWindows 11