The US still ranks far ahead of both China and the EU in AI innovation, but China is making moves to change things, according to a Center for Data Innovation report.
How China became a hero in open source
China’s 10th five-year plan made software a priority, but Android made open source software a reality.
How to work with multiple worksheets in a Microsoft Excel workbook
Learn how to take advantage of Excel’s ability to link and sync multiple worksheets in the same workbook.
How to obscure logos in video with Premiere Pro
There are some instances when a videographer needs to obscure a logo or face in their footage. Learn how to handle this task in Premiere Pro.
How to search for text in your Google Photos pictures
Google added the ability to search photos for words and even copy and paste text from those photos. Here’s how to do it.
VMware to acquire Pivotal, Carbon Black for USD 4.6 billion
(Telecompaper) VMware announced that it has entered into agreements to acquire Pivotal and Carbon Black, for respectively USD 2.7 billion and USD 1.9 billion. The company said the takeovers will address key strategic IT priorities — building apps with a modern approach and protecting enterprise workloads and clients.
Apple plans ‘Pro’ iPhone models in September, more new hardware by year-end – report
(Telecompaper) Apple is planning a range of new hardware products before year-end in an attempt to kickstart its sales, Bloomberg reported citing people familiar with the matter. These include new ‘Pro’ models of the iPhone expected in September, as well as refreshed versions of the iPad Pro, an entry-level iPad with a larger screen, new versions of the Apple Watch, and a cheaper HomePod coming next year.
EMD to launch International Data Sharing
Industrial partners offered access to exclusive sales data from core members like Kaufland International, Globus International, ESD Italia, Euromadi Spain or Lenta RussiaThe new international data pool will be made available as early as in 2020Pfäffikon, 23 August. The international associated group EMD, with headquarters in Pfäffikon/Switzerland, is preparing an extra service providing an added value to its industrial partners worldwide: already starting from 2020, manufacturers of branded products will be able to access directly…
Source: RealWire
Cybersecurity alert: 34% of vulnerabilities found this year remain unpatched
The overall number of reported vulnerabilities in the first half of 2019 has dropped slightly from last year, but risks remain high, according to Risk Based Security.
Google moves closer to letting Chrome web apps edit your files despite warning it could be ‘abused in terrible ways’
Using the new Native File System API, web apps would be able to read and save files, as well as gather info on files stored on your device.