Amazon Kindle 2016, First Take: Affordable, but backlight-free
The new entry-level Kindle should deliver a perfectly acceptable e-reading experience, but it has a lower-resolution screen than more expensive models, and lacks a backlight. Read More
Samsung offloads shares of Seagate, Rambus
Samsung has sold its stakes of ASML, Seagate, Rambus, and Sharp, the company announced, to focus on its ‘core businesses’. Read More
Salesforce’s Einstein AI platform: What you need to know
Salesforce demonstrated its Einstein artificial intelligence platform and how it fits into the company’s various services. The goal is to make AI part of everyday business life. Read More
Why a bit of fast talking could save the PC from disaster
If the PC wants to survive, maybe it’s time to embrace new types of communication. Read More
Google for Work will be renamed to Google Cloud: Report
In a cloud push against Microsoft and Amazon, Google is renaming its enterprise software suite. Read More
iPhone 7 scratch test raises serious durability concerns
Apple has already warned us that the high gloss Jet Black finish found on the new iPhone 7 could be prone to scratching, but a torture test raises concerns about the durability of another important feature. Read More
HP updates ProBook 400 series with five new business laptop models
The new notebooks feature the latest processors from AMD and Intel, improved battery life, and ruggedized designs. Read More
Apple’s iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus supply pinch: Smart marketing or forecasting?
The tech industry is closely watching lead times and Apple’s supply chain to see if demand for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus sticks. Read More
Here’s how Apple made the iPhone 7 water resistant
Apple has put a lot of effort into making the iPhone 7 water and dust resistant, but the feature comes at a price. Read More
Oracle to step on infrastructure as a service gas, convinced it can trump AWS in cloud
Oracle CTO Larry Ellison says the company’s software- and platform-as-a-service offerings are humming, but still wants the infrastructure piece. A second-gen IaaS rollout next week takes aim at AWS. Read More