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Well, that was quite the production!

We're talking about our tech trio's response to Apple's newest MacBook Pro laptops -- not the laptops themselves.

The new MacBook Pro with Touch Bar.

In case you hadn't heard, Apple on Thursday introduced the first re-designed MacBook Pro in four years. Offered in 13-in. and 15-in. models, they're thinner, lighter, have new screens, a new keyboard, faster internal hardware, a touch-sensitive Touch Bar, Touch ID and four USB-C Thunderbolt 3 ports. Читать дальше...

The FBI has uncovered new emails related to Hillary Clinton's use of a private email server, prompting federal authorities to investigate them.

In the next decade, the mining industry may lose more than half of its jobs to automation, according to a new report. That's not based on future technologies, but on automated equipment being deployed today.

Ahead of an expected announcement of a new rooftop shingle solar power system today, Tesla unveiled the second iteration of its commercial lithium-ion battery storage system -- the Powerpack 2.

Microsoft yesterday provided several examples of how it will support Apple's new MacBook Pro's Touch Bar in its Office suite, but gave no timetable for the changes.

Security researchers have discovered a new way that allows malware to inject malicious code into other processes without being detected by antivirus programs and other endpoint security systems.

Last week’s massive distributed denial-of-service attack has prompted an urgent focus on the need for industry-led cybersecurity standards for internet of things devices.

When did you last look at an election poll tracker? Today, probably. Maybe yesterday. How much time did you spend considering how that information flows from the pollsters through data centers via scripted pages and eventually to your browser? You probably didn't give it a moment's thought.

Luke Klinker knows his way around app development.

Klinker started building his Android app empire when he was a student at the University of Iowa. He embraced Google's Material Design standard and worked with his brother to create clean and intuitive apps that were packed with features and yet easy to use.

These days, Klinker Apps has quite the catalog. EvolveSMS is the company's most popular app to date, according to Google's public statistics -- which might explain why Klinker... Читать дальше...

With the Logitech Harmony Companion remote, you can control home automation devices such as Philips hue lights, Nest Learning Thermostat, August door locks and more—plus advanced home entertainment devices like Apple TV, Roku, or Sonos and game consoles such as Xbox One, Xbox 360, PlayStation3 or Wii. Touch an Activity button like “Watch TV” and all the right devices change to the right settings. Get your lighting, locks, thermostat and more to work together for one-touch experiences like 'welcome home' or 'good night'... Читать дальше...

I don’t think this is an impossible request.

It was a big letdown for me when Apple revealed the Touch Bar in the new MacBook Pro. l like how it works, and I plan to test it thoroughly with consumer and pro apps. It’s a step forward for laptops, especially since the form factor has not really changed since...forever. My favorite feature is how quickly you can access emojis.

Yet, I wanted more. My idea is to have a keyboard where each key can recess into the enclosure at the touch of a button. Читать дальше...

Apple has confirmed all the pre-event speculation, new Apple TV software, new Macs, no desktops, and the all-new MacBook Pro Touch Bar.

As we say goodbye to privacy, some people are putting their faith in encryption. But there’s only so much that encryption can do.

Like online privacy?

I know, the term seems like an oxymoron, but the FCC is trying to protect consumer data with a new ruling that says broadband providers need to get opt-in consent before sharing user information with third parties. But the ruling only goes so far and can't touch other companies that know a whole lot about you.

In IT Blogwatch, we want to know who can still sell our data.

What is happening? First, some background, provided by Brian Naylor:

European Union privacy watchdogs have warned WhatsApp CEO Jan Koum to stop sharing users' data with parent company Facebook until they investigated whether the transfers comply with EU data protection law. They also want Yahoo's Marissa Mayer to come clean about recent leaks and spying allegations.

(Insider Story)

IT pilot fish gets a job working at a government facility, and he's well-qualified except for one not-so-small detail: He needs a security clearance.

A Pennsylvania man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison on charges of hacking the Google and Apple email accounts of over 100 people including celebrities, and getting access to nude videos and photographs of some people.

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