IT&Software
WannaCry ransomware worm infected over 200k computers worldwide
German rail firm Deutsche Bahn, Spanish telecom firm Telefonica, logistics firm FedEx, French automaker Renault, 61 NHS organizations, and the interior ministry of Russian Federation were all caught by the WannaCry ransomware. So far, a reported 296 payments totalling $99,448 (£76,555) have been made to the bitcoin wallets tied to the ransomware. Despite downplay of ransomware WannaCry's imp... [Full Article...]
Apple is bringing SteamVR and HTC Vive support to Macs
The 12.9-inch iPad Pro size will remain, but will be refreshed with the new technology upgrades. Both tablets come with an embedded Touch ID fingerprint sensor, and as with the original iPad Pro, the larger tablets in the line-up will also carry Apple Pencil support. [Full Article...]
Should You Sell Microsoft Corporation Based On Current Broker Views?
This indicates more upside for the $575.40B company. The 1-year high was reported on Jun, 5 by Barchart.com. About 15.19M shares traded. Microsoft Corporation ( MSFT ) closed business day at $72.28 with 0.72%. 375,415 are owned by Pennsylvania Tru. The tech company also remains well-positioned to benefit from the further expansion of Internet of Things and upcoming Microsoft Windows refresh, w... [Full Article...]
Apple's new 10.5-inch iPad Pro may be the Goldilocks of tablets
Claiming to feature the world's most advanced display with ProMotion technology, the iPads will be powered by the new A10X Fusion chip, running iOS11 will powerful features for iPad. Both models will also be available that week in Apple Stores in the U.S., Australia, Canada, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK. [Full Article...]
Apple's iOS 11 to restrict logging into apps using social media platforms
A public beta will be available later this month. With updates such as a reworked Safari that comes with features like autoplay video blocking and "intelligent tracking prevention" to cut back ad trackers, along with other updates such as rolling out of the Apple file system and inclusion of a new graphics engine in the form of Mantle 2, the OS sure looks to be a victor. [Full Article...]
WWDC 2017: Apple introduces smart compact music speaker
HomePod is deemed a more expensive competitor of Echo, which was released two years ago. The smart speaker uses spatial awareness to analyze its environment and adapt its sound to the room. The Siri face for the Apple Watch was the first step in that direction, blending users' calendar information with other useful details, like airline tickets they may have booked. [Full Article...]
Apple Launches HomePod-A Smart Speaker for Homes
Still, the improvement in Apple Maps for iOS 11 is a welcome one by all means. Over the past few years, Apple has faced uphill competition from peer-to-peer payment apps such as Venmo , PayPal, Square Cash and Facebook Messages. Apple launched a new size for its iPad - 10.5-inches. Whenever the phone is connected to a vehicle using either Bluetooth or a cable, or if the auto is movin... [Full Article...]
Apple wants Siri to read your mind and take over your home
The Apple Watch's operating system will also undergo various upgrades and improvements. It would mark an effort by Apple to catch up with Amazon and Google. These devices will only keep the most recent messages in local storage. Finally, Apple is making the whole system more efficient by embracing two new file formats: High Efficiency Image Format (HEIF) for photos, and HEVC (H.265) for video. [Full Article...]