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Facebook makes changes to trending topics to reduce fake news

By James Farrell Jan 26, 2017

In an effort to address the problem of fake news that some believe swayed the U.S. presidential election, Facebook Inc. has made some major changes to its Trending Topics section. Today Facebook announced that…

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Facebook hires former Xiaomi/Google exec Hugo Barra to head its VR operations

By Robert Hof Jan 26, 2017

Just a few days after Xiaomi Inc. executive Hugo Barra announced he was leaving the struggling Chinese smartphone maker, Facebook Inc. said on Wednesday that he will head all virtual reality operations for the…

Apps

In a twist, Ripper database aims to prevent scamming of cybercriminals

By Mike Wheatley Jan 26, 2017

Cybercriminals are avoiding being scammed themselves thanks to the emergence of a new service called Ripper that aims to prevent fraud on underground cybercrime marketplaces. Ripper.cc, quietly launched back in June, contains information on more…

Infra

Serious remote code execution vulnerability discovered in WebEx browser extensions

By Duncan Riley Jan 26, 2017

Cisco Systems Inc.’s WebEx Browser Extension has been found to have a critical vulnerability that allows hackers to gain access to a user’s computer via a remote code execution attack. The vulnerability allows websites containing malicious…

Infra

IT workers overwhelmingly support net neutrality, survey finds

By Mike Wheatley Jan 25, 2017

An overwhelming majority of information technology workers in the U.S. agree that any moves by the Donald Trump administration to repeal the Federal Communications Commission’s so-called net neutrality rules will damage the industry. In…

Apps

Office 365 adds activity feed, Office Lens integration, Insider program for iPhone, iPad users

By Collen Kriel Jan 25, 2017

Microsoft Corp. has announced its Office 365 updates for January, which include multiple changes for OneDrive for Business, activity feed within the Office apps and integration of Office Lens and Android. Here’s a look…

Emerging Tech

Ring raises $109M to push its smart doorbell

By Duncan Riley Jan 25, 2017

Ring today said it has raised a rather stunning $109 million late-stage funding for what might not seem like a must-have product: a “smart” doorbell. Founded in 2012, Ring, formally known as BOT Home Automation…

Apps

Mobile app integration startup Button raises $20M in new funding

By Duncan Riley Jan 25, 2017

Mobile app integration startup Button Inc. has raised $20 million Series B in a round led by Norwest Venture Partners, along with existing investors Redpoint, DCM and Greycroft. Founded in 2014, Button builds connections between mobile…

Infra

It’s another earnings blowout for ServiceNow

By Paul Gillin Jan 25, 2017

Red-hot information technology service management provider ServiceNow Inc. beat every metric that matters today as it announced stronger-than-expected fourth-quarter results. Highlighting the quarter at the Santa Clara, California-based company were a 41 percent jump in subscription revenues…

Cloud

HPE’s vision for intelligent, mobile collaboration at work | #WomenInTech

By Marlene Den Bleyker Jan 25, 2017

The average person has personal access to mobile technology, a trend that raises expectations for employees to have the same mobile capabilities throughout the workspace. The result for enterprise environments is a growing layer of collaborative…

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Facebook hires former Xiaomi/Google exec Hugo Barra to head its VR operations

In a twist, Ripper database aims to prevent scamming of cybercriminals

Serious remote code execution vulnerability discovered in WebEx browser extensions

IT workers overwhelmingly support net neutrality, survey finds

Office 365 adds activity feed, Office Lens integration, Insider program for iPhone, iPad users

Ring raises $109M to push its smart doorbell

Mobile app integration startup Button raises $20M in new funding

It’s another earnings blowout for ServiceNow

HPE’s vision for intelligent, mobile collaboration at work | #WomenInTech

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