Gregarius » BetaNews.Com » juillet 1, 2016

BetaNews.Com (17 non lus)

UK's mobile networks have the highest speeds but lack 4G LTE coverage

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 6:58pm CEST par Anthony Spadafora

The UK has the fastest mobile internet in the world, according to Akamai’s new State of the Internet report. The report found that during the first quarter of 2016, mobile users in the UK experienced average speeds of 27.9 Mbps. Of all the countries surveyed by Akamai, the UK has the highest average speeds. The UK's speed is far higher than the rest of Europe by about 10 Mpbs. It is also significantly higher than the US which has a recorded average speed of only 5.1 Mbps when tested through Akamai’s platform. It has been suggested though that the way… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft announces Windows Insider MVP Program

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 6:38pm CEST par Brian Fagioli

If you are a die-hard Microsoft fan, there is one designation that would probably put you over the moon -- MVP. Yeah, many people want to be considered a most valuable person, but not everyone gets the nod. Today, the new queen of the Windows Insider program, Dona Sarkar, makes an exciting announcement. You see, there is a new category that will focus specifically on Microsoft's operating system -- 'Windows Insider MVP Program'. "Last October, we announced a restructuring of the Microsoft MVP Program to focus on Developers and IT Professionals. As part of that restructuring, we mentioned that the consumer… [Continue Reading]
SaaS market is set to reach $55 billion by 2026

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 5:07pm CEST par Ian Barker

A new study by software selection site Better Buys shows that the shift to SaaS solutions is growing apace, expected to increase from just $8 billion in 2015 to $55 billion by 2026. It also reveals that more than 1,400 new SaaS companies have sprung up in the last five years, taking a large volume of market share from major competitors like Adobe, Cisco, IBM, and Salesforce, and accounting for 57 percent of the SaaS market. While SaaS is growing globally, the US still has more than half the market. Based on recent job listing data from Indeed, top states… [Continue Reading]
Box launches Shuttle service for speed up data migration

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 5:04pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Box wants enterprises all over the world to migrate their data to the Box cloud, and it has now launched a new service to help them achieve that goal. The service, named Box Shuttle, enables businesses the migration of millions of files in a secure and timely fashion. Announcing the new product, the company said early feedback was "extremely positive". Box Shuttle offers a couple of services to businesses looking to go into the cloud, including planning and strategy (every business gets an individualized migration plan with key milestones), content analysis and lifecycle assessments (the company helps businesses decide which data… [Continue Reading]
Box launches Shuttle service to speed up data migration

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 5:04pm CEST par Sead Fadilpašić

Box wants enterprises all over the world to migrate their data to the Box cloud, and it has now launched a new service to help them achieve that goal. The service, named Box Shuttle, enables businesses the migration of millions of files in a secure and timely fashion. Announcing the new product, the company said early feedback was "extremely positive". Box Shuttle offers a couple of services to businesses looking to go into the cloud, including planning and strategy (every business gets an individualized migration plan with key milestones), content analysis and lifecycle assessments (the company helps businesses decide which data… [Continue Reading]
Google's latest diversity report shows the company making slow progress

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 3:18pm CEST par Mark Wilson

Embracing diversity is just one of the latest passions of the technology world. Companies involved in the web and messaging do things like releasing diverse emoji, while games like the Sims 4 implement changes that reflect dissolving gender and sexuality boundaries. But key tech players such as Microsoft, Facebook, and Google have also been keen to demonstrate how diverse their respective workforces are. Google has just released its latest diversity report -- including, for the first time, details of black and Hispanic intake -- and it shows that while the company is becoming less white and less male, progress remains… [Continue Reading]
Unhappy with Evernote's new pricing? Here's how to import your data into OneNote for free

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 2:25pm CEST par Mark Wilson

When Evernote announced changes to its pricing structure this week, users were unhappy. As well as an increase to the price of paid-for accounts, new restrictions were also wheeled in for free accounts. It's no longer possible to sync data between more than two devices without coughing up a monthly fee, and this has people looking for alternatives. A worthy competitor is Microsoft's OneNote and the company has a dedicated OneNote Importer tool that can be used to move all of your notes between services. Like OneNote, the importer is also free, and gives disgruntled Evernote users a way to… [Continue Reading]
Dell waves goodbye to Android tablets, will focus on hybrid devices

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 2:17pm CEST par Mihăiță Bamburic

While tablet sales still generate considerable revenue, the market as a whole is in decline. Industry analysts like IDC place the drop in shipments for last year in the double digits, and things do not seem to be getting better in 2016 either. This is a worrisome trend for vendors, as there is apparently nothing that can stop the bleeding. That is if we do not count hybrid devices, which seem to be catching on based on the growing sales of the Apple iPad Pro and Microsoft Surface lines. Dell has put two and two together, announcing that it is discontinuing its Android-powered Venue… [Continue Reading]
Easily find genuine Windows and Office images with Windows ISO Downloader

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 1:59pm CEST par Mike Williams

Would you like to try out Windows 10 in a virtual machine, or maybe create a USB installer for Windows 7 or 8? Then you’ll probably have to track down an image of that particular build. Everything you need should be on Microsoft.com, in theory, but if you’ve already wasted enough of your life there, you might prefer Windows ISO Downloader. The program is a portable tool which offers a very simple way to find and download genuine ISOs for Windows 7, 8.1, 10, 10 Insider Preview, Office 2007, 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2016. The interface is very basic, just… [Continue Reading]
Windows 10 shows steady growth, but Windows 7 users remain loyal to their OS

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 1:14pm CEST par Wayne Williams

June and July are big months for Windows 10 upgrades as this should be when users who have yet to switch to the new OS scramble to do so before the free offer comes to an end on July 29. The last minute rush, combined with Microsoft’s aggressive push -- including, of course, tricking unwitting users into upgrading -- should have made June a particularly bumper month for Windows 10 growth, but actually it dropped off a little compared with May. SEE ALSO: Microsoft confirms Windows 10 Anniversary Update is coming August 2 -- here's what’s new NetMarketShare’s usage figures… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft issues KB3173040 as a final in-your-face reminder to upgrade to Windows 10 for free

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 1:10pm CEST par Mark Wilson

The promotion of Windows 10 upgrade by Microsoft has certainly proved controversial, and it was only this week that users were given an easy way to decline the upgrade offer. With the 29 July deadline for free upgrades fast approaching, the clock is really ticking now, and Microsoft is giving Windows 10 one final push. Window 7 and 8 users are being offered update KB3173040. Its sole purpose is to advertise the availability of Windows 10 and to remind people that time is running out. Given the criticism Microsoft's decision to promote the Windows 10 upgrade deadline with a full-screen… [Continue Reading]
Google makes it easier to try out beta Android apps with new Early Access section in the Play Store

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 12:49pm CEST par Mark Wilson

As the Windows 10 insider preview program has demonstrated, people love to get their hands on pre-release software. While it's easy to install beta software on a desktop computer, it has not been as straightforward for Android users. Until now. Google has added an Early Access section to Google Play which -- you've guessed it -- features not-quite-ready-for-prime-time apps in beta form. The new section makes installing beta apps as simple as installing any other app and, after rolling out to a few users this week, the option is now available to everyone. To access the world of beta apps,… [Continue Reading]
Is the Internet of Things the next Industrial Revolution?

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 12:02pm CEST par Ian Barker

The Industrial Revolution changed society and led to the growth of towns and cities with consequent mass production and movement of population. Electronics retailer RS Components has produced an infographic looking at how the Internet of Things is leading a move to create a new industrial internet, powered by intelligent machines. The move is being driven by the availability of low-cost sensors and the introduction of long range wireless technology. It predicts that the Industrial Internet will lead to greater productivity and higher living standards as it makes it easier to add value. It will also make possible smart cities,… [Continue Reading]
Best Windows apps this week

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 11:29am CEST par Martin Brinkmann

One-hundred and eighty-seven in a series. Welcome to this week's overview of the best apps, games and extensions released for Windows 8.x and Windows 10 in the past seven days. VideoLan, maker of the popular VLC Media Player, has released a new version of VLC for Windows Store. It is a universal application that supports features such as Cortana, Continuum or Live Tiles. As always, if I missed an app or game that has been released this week that you believe is particularly good, let me know in the comments below or notify me via email instead. Discounts this week The… [Continue Reading]
Google's 60 Tbps undersea cable connecting US and Japan is live

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 9:51am CEST par Anthony Spadafora

Japan’s Internet is set for a large speed boost as Google’s 9,000km undersea Internet cable that connects the country to the United States is now officially up and running. In 2014, the company announced that it would lay an undersea cable connecting the two countries that would have a 60 terabits per second capacity. Google’s senior vice president of technical infrastructure, Urs Hölzle, said the cable has a capacity that is "more than any active subsea cable" and is "10 million times faster than your cable modem". The cable was completed through a partnership between Google, China Mobile International, China… [Continue Reading]
AVG announces 6 new tools to free your data from ransomware

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 8:41am CEST par Alan Buckingham

Ransomware has gone mainstream with several high-profile attacks. It essentially locks your data away and demands money to free it – essentially mob protection money. While some tools have been released to aid frantic people in these times, most versions have gone unfixed. Now AVG, the free antivirus company, has come out with six new tools designed to fight this affliction. Each is for a different form of this malware. AVG states "Our new free tools are for the decryption of six current ransomware strains: Apocalypse, BadBlock, Crypt888, Legion, SZFLocker, and TeslaCrypt". That doesn't cover all of the flavors that are… [Continue Reading]
Microsoft sets off fireworks with Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14379 for PC and Mobile

Publié: juillet 1, 2016, 1:09am CEST par Brian Fagioli

Fourth of July is coming up this Monday, and tomorrow is Friday. This is significant in the business world, as many folks transform a three-day weekend into four by taking off the Friday before a holiday. In other words, it is a great way to get a mini-vacation while only sacrificing a single vacation day. Apparently, Dona Sarkar and team are getting an early start on celebrating USA Independence. In anticipation of the extended weekend, she is setting off some fireworks -- figuratively speaking, that is. Today, Microsoft releases Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 14379 for PC and Mobile to the… [Continue Reading]