Tech Ticker: Samsung in crisis mode after Galaxy Note 7 disaster; Ballmer proposes "10-K for government"
This week’s headlines: Steve Kovach at Business Insider has a startling look at how Samsung is responding to the nightmarish launch and double recall of a flagship product. Also, former Microsoft CEO wants to make the U.S.A. more accountable with (what else?) Excel. Read More
Easy iPhone wireless charging hack
Tired of waiting for Apple to add wireless charging to the iPhone? Here’s how you can do it yourself, no screwdrivers or soldering irons required. Read More
Here’s an easy iPhone wireless charging hack
Tired of waiting for Apple to add wireless charging to the iPhone? Here’s how you can do it yourself, no screwdrivers or soldering irons required. Read More
Costco Black Friday ad leaks with numerous laptop, desktop, tablet PC deals
The warehouse giant reveals many more computer specials than its rivals, though it will require you to do more digging to find the actual prices. Read More
There’s almost no money in making Android smartphones
Apple captured an estimated 104 percent of total smartphone industry profits during Q3. How is this possible? Because the Android vendors were busy losing money. Read More
Adobe’s VoCo voice project: Now you really can put words in someone else’s mouth
It may be hard to trust the authenticity of any recorded speech in the not too distant future. Read More
Slack versus Microsoft Teams: It’s really no contest
If you simply look at feature lists, Microsoft Teams looks like a fierce competitor for Slack. But look a little closer and you’ll see that the products aren’t competing for the same customers. Read More
BJ’s Wholesale Black Friday ad features $33.33 Amazon Fire tablet deal
The warehouse chain also has a sale on a pair of Microsoft Surface products and a 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab A special. Read More
Australian Electoral Commission wants money to fix ageing IT systems
The Australian Electoral Commission has said it needs money to update its election IT systems, warning that the existing ones are at the end of their useful life. Read More
Australian Bureau of Statistics to cut 100-plus jobs
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has confirmed that it will be cutting at least 100 jobs through a voluntary redundancy process. Read More