Broadcom plots $130 billion buyout of Qualcomm for more industrial Internet, connected auto and 5G clout
Broadcom, which is the product of a series of acquisitions and mergers, wants to roll up two major communications chip vendors and compete with Samsung and Intel. Read More
iPhone X: We can reduce but not eliminate burn-in on OLED screen, says Apple
Burn-in is a fact of life for OLED displays, including the iPhone X’s Super Retina display. Read More
Salesforce preaches customization, AI, enabling business execs with low-code approaches
Salesforce’s plans at Dreamforce revolve around a few key themes. In broad strokes, Salesforce is aiming to make its Einstein AI platform more accessible and enable point-and-click customization. Read More
Lenovo IdeaPad 720S review: A solid 14-inch laptop with discrete graphics and a great keyboard
Lenovo’s IdeaPad 720S is not exactly lightweight, but it’s solidly built, while the keyboard and discrete graphics are standout features. Read More
Samsung mocks Apple fans’ blind loyalty despite iPhone X notch, no headphone jack
Samsung’s new ad takes a swing at Apple over the notch, missing headphone jack, and wireless charging. Read More
Salesforce enables more customized app development with updates to Lightning
With the introduction of myLightning, the app-building framework now lets customers create customized design elements, as well as dynamic page experiences for end users. Read More
Target Black Friday 2017 ad features $250 Apple iPad deal
You can also get $120 off the 10.5-inch iPad Pro tablet, but the retailer isn’t offering any discount on the iPad mini 4. Read More
Toshiba International reports 128 percent profit increase for FY2017
Despite the rocky financial status of Toshiba’s global business, its Oceanic arm is in the black. Read More
Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission to upgrade software stack
After separating the majority of its IT services from the Australian Taxation Office, the ACNC is looking to upgrade its systems to integrate with its recently adopted Microsoft Office 365 and Azure platforms. Read More
UX needs to operate under a new set of rules within the Internet of Things
Internet of Things systems often don’t have screens and other traditional outlets for the user experience. This makes development and design more complicated. Read More