This week we discuss Facebook’s wrist-worn concept and what it says about the company’s plan for new human-computer interactions.
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Facebook Finally Explains Its Mysterious Wrist Wearable
The company wants to develop new human-computer interactions. Will we be able to trust it with a new form of personal data?
This Microsoft database technology could help you bring your cloud services together
The same system that lets developers back up Cosmos DB databases now also enables real-time analytics on live operational data, creating a blueprint for making it easier to integrate different cloud services.
Apple Bent the Rules for Russia. Other Nations Will Take Note
Russian iPhone buyers will soon be prompted to install software developed in that country, setting a precedent that other authoritarian governments may follow.
Microsoft offers Power Automate for the desktop to all Windows 10 users
Low-code business application development is a basic job skill for many. Microsoft is offering the desktop Power Automate app to Windows 10 users at no additional cost.
The UK Is Secretly Testing a Controversial Web Snooping Tool
The country passed its Investigatory Powers Act in 2016. Now, its building what could be the most powerful data collection system used by any democratic nation.
DARPA taps Intel to help build the holy grail of encryption
DARPA’s project could allow encrypted data to be used without ever having to decrypt it.
The future of infrastructure: The tech tools that will be needed for IT and end users
Predicting the future is tough, but these experts agree that the cloud will play a huge part in delivering business solutions.
Utah’s ‘Porn Filter’ Law Passes the State Legislature
Plus: An iOS 14 jailbreak is out, Solarwinds details emerge, and more of the week’s top security news.