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Computer technology news and in-depth analysis of computer tech, looking at the latest advances in computing being driven by innovations in everything from microchips to quantum computing.

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Zoom is facing questions about how private or secure it really is

Zoom has rapidly become the video-conferencing platform of choice as people stay home during the coronavirus pandemic. Now it’s under pressure.

Women on a Zoom call

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A new computer chip mimics the neurocircuitry of our noses to smell

It draws inspiration from the structure and electrical activity of the brain to distinguish between odors.

Nabil Imam with Intel's Loihi chip.

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Chinese hackers and others are exploiting coronavirus fears for cyber espionage

Headline news and global disorder are tools hackers take advantage of to make their next breach.

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Podcast: The Google-IBM “quantum supremacy” feud

In the first episode of our new podcast, Deep Tech, we dig into the story behind two little words that could change the world.

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Inside the race to build the best quantum computer on Earth

IBM thinks quantum supremacy is not the milestone we should care about.

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CIOs are uniquely poised to lead digital transformation

It used to be simple: CIOs were responsible for IT infrastructure. Now, they’re asked to participate in and even to lead digital transformation. Turns out, that’s a good thing, says Adobe’s CIO.

by MIT Technology Review Insights
2020-04-01T14:10:43-04:00

Produced in association with Adobe

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Google is using AI to design chips that will accelerate AI

by Karen Hao
2020-03-27T12:55:00-04:00

Computer scientists Edwin Catmull and Patrick Hanrahan

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Pixar’s computer graphics pioneers have won the $1 million Turing Award

by Charlotte Jee
2020-03-18T06:06:38-04:00

Smartphone innovation in the third decade of the 21st century

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Smartphone innovation in the third decade of the 21st century

Mobile devices have come a long way, building on their traditional phone function to become general-purpose communication consoles. In 2020, they’ll get better, faster, stronger yet.

2020-03-05T08:48:00-05:00

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Leading with a security-first mentality

With cyberthreats increasing every day, the way to set your company apart is by getting ahead of privacy and security concerns, argues Ann Cavoukian.

by MIT Technology Review Insights
2020-03-04T14:58:00-05:00

Produced in partnership with Microsoft Security

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A new AI chip can perform image recognition tasks in nanoseconds

by Will Douglas Heaven
2020-03-04T11:11:52-05:00

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Industrial giant Honeywell says it’s built the world’s best quantum computer

by Will Douglas Heaven
2020-03-03T11:08:28-05:00

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Securing the internet of things and your workplace

More devices are at risk for attack. Cybersecurity expert Ken Munro discusses the vulnerabilities to look out for, and how to stay safe.

2020-02-26T13:29:57-05:00

Produced in partnership with Microsoft Security

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A billion Wi-Fi devices suffer from a newly discovered security flaw

by Patrick Howell O'Neill
2020-02-26T10:00:47-05:00

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Cybersecurity in 2020: The rise of the CISO

Data breaches taught companies hard lessons in 2019. One key takeaway: they need a chief information security officer, says Forrester’s Stephanie Balaouras.

2020-02-24T10:04:14-05:00

Produced in partnership with Microsoft Security

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