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US Assets Could Be Pulled From UK Over Huawei Deal

The US is reviewing its military and intelligence assets in the UK and may pull them out following the UK’s decision to use Huawei. The US has banned Huawei and engaged in a campaign to pressure its allies to do the same, especially those allies that, along with the US,...
Posted On 06 May 2020
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Microsoft Blames Security For Lack of Thunderbolt, Removable RAM on Surface Devices

Microsoft has blamed an unlikely target for Surface devices not having Thunderbolt ports or removable RAM: security. According to WalkingCat on Twitter, a Surface engineering webinar says that security is the main reason for both features being missing from Surface tablets and...
Posted On 04 May 2020
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Microsoft Reports Quarterly Results, Azure Scores Big

Microsoft has released its quarterly earnings for the third quarter of fiscal 2020, and Azure stands out as one of the company’s big hits. Analysts were deeply interested in Microsoft’s earnings for this quarter, in view of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. How the company faired...
Posted On 30 Apr 2020
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President Trump Signs Laws to Improve Broadband Availability and 5G Security

President Trump signed two bills into law Monday, aimed at improving both 5G security and broadband availability. According to a statement by the Whitehouse, the Secure 5G and Beyond Act of 2020, calls on the “President to develop a strategy to: (1) ensure the security of next...
Posted On 27 Apr 2020
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Wireless Carriers Reneging On Promise Not to Disconnect Users

Individuals experiencing pandemic-related financial hardship are receiving threatening letters and being disconnected by their wireless providers. Last month the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) unveiled the “Keep Americans Connected Pledge,” aimed at preventing...
Posted On 21 Apr 2020
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Trello Brings Butler Integration to Slack and Jira

Popular project management tool Trello has announced its Butler automation feature now integrates with Slack and Jira. Butler allows users to automate actions based on a schedule, click of a button or rule-based triggers. The tool can be used on almost any Trello action, and...
Posted On 14 Apr 2020
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Huawei Warns of Fallout If U.S. Cuts Off Chip Supplies

Huawei is warning that Pandora’s box would be opened if the U.S. proceeds with its plans to cut the company off from its chip supplies. U.S. officials decided last week to move forward with alterations to the Foreign Direct Product Rule in an effort to keep Huawei from purchasing...
Posted On 03 Apr 2020
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2020 MacBook Air More Repairable Than Predecessor

iFixit has done another of their in-depth teardowns of a new computer and the results are good news for owners of Apple’s most recent MacBook Air. Apple released a significant refresh of the MacBook Air last week, improving the processor and storage, as well as replacing the...
Posted On 31 Mar 2020
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Verizon Gives Extra 15GB High-Speed Data to Customers

Verizon has announced several measures to assist individuals impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, including providing customers an additional 15GB of data. Depending on the type of plan a customer has, the data will be added to their plan in different ways. Postpaid customers...
Posted On 25 Mar 2020
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Coronavirus: FCC Grants Verizon Temporary Spectrum

In an effort to help keep up with increased demand and strain on their network, the FCC has temporarily granted Verizon additional spectrum. As increasing numbers of companies send workers home, individuals are relying on their wireless connections more than ever, both for...
Posted On 21 Mar 2020
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