AMD teases $749 16-core ‘mainstream’ Ryzen chip
Remember the processor core wars? They’re back, as AMD puts a fire under Intel with a 16-core 3rd-generation Ryzen chip. Read More
Intel acquires Barefoot Networks, plans to bolster networking, interconnect silicon
Barefoot Networks flagship product is Tofino, which uses Protocol Independent Switch Architecture. Read More
Slack said Q1 revenue was up 67% with over 95,000 paid customers
Slack has released its fiscal first quarter financial results ahead of its direct listing on the New York Stock Exchange later this month. Read More
Microsoft outlines new features for its Wave 2 Dynamics 365 CRM and ERP refresh
Microsoft is readying ‘hundreds’ of new features for Dynamics 365 and its Power Platform, which it will deliver between October 2019 and March 2020 as part of its ‘Wave 2’ roll-out. Read More
Here’s why your iPhone takes longer to charge in summer
Have you noticed that your iPhone — this also applies to most other smartphones and tablets too — takes longer to charge during summer? Here’s why, along with what you can do about it. Read More
Salesforce’s $15.7 billion Tableau acquisition: Everything you need to know
Salesforce’s purchase of Tableau is a strategic play to be combine enterprise data on one platform. Here’s a look at the strategic rationale, wild cards, and what it means for customers. Read More
Pocket gadgets for everyday carry
My pockets are always crammed with tools and gadgets. Here are just a few of the things that I carry around with me on a day-to-day basis. Read More
Medicine needs to embrace open source
The expensive and abusive pharmaceutical industry needs to open up to improve everyone’s health. Read More
Windows Phone: Microsoft reveals secrets of flagship smartphone it killed off
Microsoft manager responsible for Live Tiles reveals ambitions for the McLaren Nokia Windows Phone device. Read More
Moto Z4 vs. OnePlus 7 Pro: Both good for work with compromises
When picking a value Android smartphone you can’t always get what you want. The trick is knowing the features that matter for your workflow weighing the trade offs. Read More