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Apple fiscal Q2 2016 by the numbers: $50.6B sales, $1.90 EPS

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 10:59pm CEST par Joe Wilcox

The spotlight shines on the world's most-valuable company this fine Tuesday, as Apple revealed results for fiscal second quarter 2016. Wall Street expected the first revenue growth decline in more than a decade and iPhone's first-ever sales retraction . Is the sky finally falling? Eh, not yet. But the sun slowly sets over the vast smartphone empire. Ahead of today's earnings announcement, Wall Street consensus put revenue down 10.4 percent year over year to $51.97 billion, with earnings per share down 14.2 percent to $2. Apple actual: $50.557 billion sales, $10.5 billion net income, and $1.90 EPS. Three months ago, the… [Continue Reading]
Logi BASE is an elegant iPad Pro charging stand

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 6:53pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

If you are a fan of Apple's iOS, you may be intrigued by the iPad Pro, and rightfully so. Regardless of the screen size you choose, the elegant professional-level tablet is not only great for some business cases, but having fun too. Today, continuing the elegance trend with the iPad Pro, Logi (a Logitech sub-brand) announces BASE. Leveraging the 'Smart Connector' charging pins found on Apple's pro tablets, the stand supplies electricity to the device while both propping it up and proudly displaying the iPad like art. "Logi BASE is the first iPad Pro stand using Apples Smart Connector technology to take charging to a… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft's Handoff-like feature makes an appearance in Windows 10 Build 14328

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 6:33pm CEST par Wayne Williams

Apple users will be familiar with Handoff. This feature lets you start working on one Apple device -- be it a Mac, iPad or iPhone -- and then pick up where you left off on another, provided the devices are within Bluetooth range of each other. At Build 2016, Microsoft talked about its plans to introduce a Handoff-style feature to Windows 10, codename Project Rome, and the first glimpse of this has appeared in the latest build for Windows Insiders. SEE ALSO: Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14328 introduces an improved Start menu, and loads of exciting new features If… [Continue Reading]
Meizu PRO 5 Ubuntu Edition smartphone finally available -- Linux fans, buy it now!

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 6:26pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

Android is a Linux-based operating system, true, but for many, it is sort of a bastardized use of the kernel. Understandably, Nexus devices aside, it can feel very un-Linux-like to have devices with locked bootloaders that cannot be easily updated. Some Linux fans have been clamoring for an alternative. Ubuntu is that alternative. Canonical's operating system can scale well, from desktop to tablet to smartphone. Best of all, you can buy an unlocked device that requires no carrier approval for OS updates. Today, the most exciting phone to run the operating system -- Meizu Pro 5 Ubuntu Edition -- goes on sale.… [Continue Reading]
New Bamboo Server features help businesses manage growth

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 5:11pm CEST par Ian Barker

Growth is the goal of most businesses, but it can create problems for IT teams as they hit resource limits, lose track of processes, and struggle with inefficient collaboration, security risks and user management problems. Development tools company Atlassian is announcing the release of its latest version of Bamboo Server continuous integration and deployment tool that manages the roll out of automated software builds. Key features of Bamboo 5.11 are an increase in the number of remote agents from 100 to 250, improved diagnostics and better integration. It's now possible to use REST APIs to trigger deployments for continuous delivery.… [Continue Reading]
Convert cryptic date/time values into something readable

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 4:46pm CEST par Mike Williams

If you regularly investigate raw databases, executables or other binary files then you might sometimes find "dates" that seem to be random numbers, like 12883423549317375. This probably means the date is encoded, but there are many different formats, and no obvious way to detect which one has been used. DateDecoder is a freeware tool for Windows which provides an easy way to solve the problem. Simply paste one or more values into the "Source date/ times" box, click Decode, and the program tries to decipher them using 13 of the most common formats (Ticks, NSDate, Java, HFS, Filetime, AOL, Chrome,… [Continue Reading]
Cloud native networking helps businesses exploit public clouds

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 3:24pm CEST par Ian Barker

As more businesses turn to the use of public cloud services, they're keen to find ways to gain more visibility into their deployments and make them more secure. Cloud native networking pioneer Aviatrix Systems is addressing this with the launch of its Cloud Native Networking 2.0. The solution combines a software-defined network controller and software gateways to enable businesses using a combination of public, private and hybrid clouds to quickly and easily roll out virtual private clouds. It enables cloud operations teams to set up, securely connect and centrally manage their entire cloud network, connecting users, sites and instances across regions… [Continue Reading]
Amazon Prime Music debuts on Sonos systems in the UK

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 1:53pm CEST par Alan Buckingham

Amazon Prime has become hugely popular, and it's easy to see why. For $99 per year, customers get free two-day shipping, streaming video, streaming music and Kindle lending library. Sonos is less adopted because of the price, but if you've invested in it then you have a great whole-house audio system. Six months ago, the two came together in the US to add to your musical enjoyment and today Amazon Prime Music will be debuting on Sonos in the UK and filling British homes with tunes. This is full access, meaning over one million songs and numerous playlists. In celebration of… [Continue Reading]
Free Microsoft OneDrive storage will be slashed to just 5GB in July -- here's what you need to know

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 1:21pm CEST par Wayne Williams

In November last year, Microsoft announced that it would be cutting back on the amount of free storage offered to OneDrive users, taking the base storage figure from 15GB to 5GB, and discontinuing the 15GB camera roll storage bonus. Office 365 Home, Personal, and University users were also informed that they would no longer get unlimited storage, and some paid tiers were to be removed too. After an outcry from outraged OneDrive users, Microsoft backtracked and permitted users with 15GB of OneDrive space to keep their base storage quota and camera roll bonus, even after the changes rolled out, but… [Continue Reading]
Dropbox previews Project Infinite to blur the boundaries between the cloud and local storage

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 1:20pm CEST par Mark Wilson

At its Dropbox Open in London, Dropbox unveiled a preview of its new Project Infinite technology. At its heart, it's a simple idea. Regardless of whether files have been synced to a device or not, they will show up in Dropbox on the desktop. The aim is to reduce the reliance on browser-based tools which can slow down workflow. It allows for collaborators to gain instant access to files their co-workers have shared with them and allows files stored in the cloud to be treated in the same way as those stored locally. It's being promoted as a useful tool… [Continue Reading]
Rackspace improves compliance handling for mixed infrastructures

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 1:18pm CEST par Ian Barker

When businesses have specific compliance requirements -- because of the industry they're in for example -- managing them across cloud and hybrid infrastructures can be a tough challenge. Managed services specialist Rackspace is addressing this by adding CloudPassage Halo as the underlying security and compliance platform behind its Rackspace Compliance Assistance service, targeting companies that prefer to outsource the management of their compliance initiatives. "CloudPassage is one of the leading providers in workload-focused security," says Jarret Raim, director, managed security at Rackspace. "Halo has enabled Rackspace to provide a new service to our customers, helping us to define, manage and… [Continue Reading]
Firefox 46 arrives, security and stability the order of the day for desktop users

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 12:12pm CEST par Nick Peers

Mozilla has released Firefox 46.0 FINAL, a relatively minor refresh of its desktop browser for Windows, Linux and Mac with no standout new features. Also released is Firefox for Android 46.0, which does at least include some noteworthy new features such as the ability to display previously cached pages offline and support for sync via Firefox Accounts. The desktop build contains just two new items, neither of which will set the pulses racing. The JavaScript Just In Time (JIT) compiler has been tweaked to tighten security of JavaScript code on web pages. Now code can be executable or writable, but… [Continue Reading]
Nokia to splash out $191 million on health and wearables firm Withings

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 11:13am CEST par Mark Wilson

Nokia used to be a name associated with smartphones but now the Finnish company is looking to venture into a different area of the mobile device market. Today the company announced plans to acquire French health, fitness and wearables firm Withings for €170 million ($191 million). Withings will join Nokia Technologies as the former smartphone manufacturer branches out into the Internet of Things and the lucrative health market. The acquisition will be settled in cash, and is expected to be completed by Q3 this year. Ramzi Haidamus, president of Nokia Technologies, said: "Withings shares our vision for the future of… [Continue Reading]
Disable your keyboard or mouse with BlueLife KeyFreeze

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 10:58am CEST par Mike Williams

BlueLife KeyFreeze is a freeware Windows tool which can selectively lock your mouse and/ or keyboard, without hiding the screen. This is ideal if you’re leaving your toddler to watch a cartoon on your laptop, for example– even if they decide to bash the keyboard or click the mouse, it won’t do any harm. Unzipping the download gets you two executables, 32 and 64-bit, and a ReadMe.txt with instructions. Launch the program and you’ll see a five second countdown. Once this is complete you’ll still be able to see and move the mouse, but clicks no longer work, and keypresses… [Continue Reading]
EE plans to cover the whole of the UK with 4G

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 10:50am CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Mobile operator EE said it will cover the entire UK (well, 95 percent of it, at least) with 4G connectivity by 2020. It also said it will shut down its customer call centers in India and create 600 new jobs in the UK and Ireland. The announcement comes after EE landed a contract with the Government, under which it will replace the Airwave radio network and eliminate blinds spots, or 'not-spots' in connectivity, The Telegraph reported recently. Currently, about 60 percent of the country is covered in 4G, with mostly rural areas being in the dark. This must quickly be… [Continue Reading]
Lionsgate to distribute movies on Valve's Steam platform for Windows, Mac, and Linux

Publié: avril 26, 2016, 3:55am CEST par Brian Fagioli

If you play PC games, you surely know of Steam. If you aren't such a gamer, please know that it is a video game delivery and management platform for Windows, Mac, and Linux. It is a great way to purchase games, and unlike using Microsoft's Windows Store, games can take full advantage of your hardware. Valve is not satisfied with Steam only being for games, you see, and the company is focusing on other media too. Today, Valve announces that Lionsgate movies will be distributed through its delivery solution. More than 100 films, including the wildly popular Hunger Games series, will be available… [Continue Reading]