JTouch continues to see steady demand for metal mesh products: Touch panel maker JTouch expects orders for metal mesh products to increase into the third quarter of 2015 when the company also expects revenues to climb 10% on quarter.
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
Taiwan market: Sony Mobile, Huawei expanding mobile device sales
Taiwan market: Sony Mobile, Huawei expanding mobile device sales: Sony Mobile Communications and Huawei have both recently launched their latest products in Taiwan and are looking to expand their presence in the local market.
Samsung Galaxy A8 full spec sheet leaks
Samsung Galaxy A8 full spec sheet leaks: 
The full spec sheet of the Samsung Galaxy A8 has now leaked out, confirming all the latest leaks and rumors about the upcoming thinnest Samsung phone ever made.
The Galaxy A8 will indeed have three major highlights: its extremely slim, 5.9mm profile, yet a rather larger 3,050mAh battery pack, and a 16-megapixel main camera with real-time HDR and an f/1.9 aperture lens.
The detailed specs come from what looks like an official listing and show the following:
Android 5.1 Lollipop5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution ...
Is Apple Planning To Introduce 3 Brand New iPhones?
Is Apple Planning To Introduce 3 Brand New iPhones?: 
Apple is expected to debut two new iPhone models this year, a 4.7-inch iPhone 6s and a 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus. The company might be working on a smaller 4-inch handset as well, some have said, but solid sources seem to have ruled out a 2015 release. As it turns out, however, the bite-sized iPhone you've been waiting for might launch a lot sooner than expected.
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Apple is expected to debut two new iPhone models this year, a 4.7-inch iPhone 6s and a 5.5-inch iPhone 6s Plus. The company might be working on a smaller 4-inch handset as well, some have said, but solid sources seem to have ruled out a 2015 release. As it turns out, however, the bite-sized iPhone you've been waiting for might launch a lot sooner than expected.
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Acer rolls out a curved, super-wide display with AMD's gaming tech
Acer rolls out a curved, super-wide display with AMD's gaming tech: 
You can get desktop PC displays that are curved, super-wide and gaming-friendly, but all three at once? That's tricky. Thankfully, Acer thinks it has an answer. The company has just launched the 34-inch XR341CK in the US, giving you a curvy, 21:9 asp...
You can get desktop PC displays that are curved, super-wide and gaming-friendly, but all three at once? That's tricky. Thankfully, Acer thinks it has an answer. The company has just launched the 34-inch XR341CK in the US, giving you a curvy, 21:9 asp...Galaxy S6 Sales Have Reportedly Been a Big Disappointment
Galaxy S6 Sales Have Reportedly Been a Big Disappointment: 
Following a tepid reaction to the Galaxy S5 in 2014, Samsung went back to the drawing board for its next flagship devices. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are the result of the company's labor, but despite the positive critical response and the outpouring of support from Samsung fans, sales still aren't where the company would like them to be.
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Following a tepid reaction to the Galaxy S5 in 2014, Samsung went back to the drawing board for its next flagship devices. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are the result of the company's labor, but despite the positive critical response and the outpouring of support from Samsung fans, sales still aren't where the company would like them to be.
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We may be witnessing the beginning of the end of cheap Chinese smartphones
We may be witnessing the beginning of the end of cheap Chinese smartphones: 
Nowadays, as consumers we enjoy a larger diversity of smartphones than ever, and at price points that are racing downhill, spearheaded by Chinese manufacturers hungry to get a piece of the action. Indeed, while Chinese handsets have recently started getting the kind of attention to detail that Western markets are accustomed to, it was still price that moved most of us, including Chinese locals, to choose a comparatively obscure and untested brand over any of the established makers. According to new data from the IDC, however, we may be witnessing the beginning of the end of the downward-spiraling ...
Nowadays, as consumers we enjoy a larger diversity of smartphones than ever, and at price points that are racing downhill, spearheaded by Chinese manufacturers hungry to get a piece of the action. Indeed, while Chinese handsets have recently started getting the kind of attention to detail that Western markets are accustomed to, it was still price that moved most of us, including Chinese locals, to choose a comparatively obscure and untested brand over any of the established makers. According to new data from the IDC, however, we may be witnessing the beginning of the end of the downward-spiraling ...More Signs Suggest the Crazy iPhone Design Change We Want Is in the Works
More Signs Suggest the Crazy iPhone Design Change We Want Is in the Works: 
A couple of reports over the past few weeks have suggested that Apple is already working on completely overhauling the iPhone design, and making a change many fans of the smartphone want. The company is far from being ready to confirm anything, of course, but it’s apparently making all the right moves.
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A couple of reports over the past few weeks have suggested that Apple is already working on completely overhauling the iPhone design, and making a change many fans of the smartphone want. The company is far from being ready to confirm anything, of course, but it’s apparently making all the right moves.
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Samsung’s Supersized Galaxy S6 Edge Detailed in New Leak Ahead of Release
Samsung’s Supersized Galaxy S6 Edge Detailed in New Leak Ahead of Release: 
Samsung has a new Galaxy S6 version in the works that will be the fourth one after the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 Active. A new report says the unreleased handset will be bigger than existing versions, just as previous leaks claimed, and it offers several other details as well.
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Samsung has a new Galaxy S6 version in the works that will be the fourth one after the Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge and Galaxy S6 Active. A new report says the unreleased handset will be bigger than existing versions, just as previous leaks claimed, and it offers several other details as well.
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Monday, June 29, 2015
Lower than forecast handset sales could lead to a multi-billion dollar write off for Microsoft
Lower than forecast handset sales could lead to a multi-billion dollar write off for Microsoft: 
The $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services announced by Microsoft on September 2, 2013 turned into a $9.4 billion deal by the time it closed. The guys working in Redmond on the financial aspects of the deal, considered $5.5 billion of the purchase price to be Goodwill. That is the amount of the cost of an acquisition that consists of intangible assets like the value of a company's name, good customer and employee relations, patents and proprietary technology. Another $4.5 billion of intangible assets not considered Goodwill was also part of the deal.
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The $7.2 billion acquisition of Nokia Devices and Services announced by Microsoft on September 2, 2013 turned into a $9.4 billion deal by the time it closed. The guys working in Redmond on the financial aspects of the deal, considered $5.5 billion of the purchase price to be Goodwill. That is the amount of the cost of an acquisition that consists of intangible assets like the value of a company's name, good customer and employee relations, patents and proprietary technology. Another $4.5 billion of intangible assets not considered Goodwill was also part of the deal.The danger is that if ...
One of the Most Exciting New iPhone 6s Features Was Just Confirmed By Bloomberg
One of the Most Exciting New iPhone 6s Features Was Just Confirmed By Bloomberg: 
Apple's next-gen iPhone has already entered production and, as previously rumored, will sport the same Force Touch functionality Apple originally introduced with the Apple Watch. The news comes courtesy of Bloomberg, which also adds that Apple's iPhone 6s models will come in the same 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch form factors as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
With production already underway, the report adds that volume production is slated to begin sometime next month. More than likely, Apple's upcoming iPhone models will hit store shelves sometime in late September, with Friday, September 25 being an alleged release date we've seen floating around.
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Apple's next-gen iPhone has already entered production and, as previously rumored, will sport the same Force Touch functionality Apple originally introduced with the Apple Watch. The news comes courtesy of Bloomberg, which also adds that Apple's iPhone 6s models will come in the same 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch form factors as the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.
With production already underway, the report adds that volume production is slated to begin sometime next month. More than likely, Apple's upcoming iPhone models will hit store shelves sometime in late September, with Friday, September 25 being an alleged release date we've seen floating around.
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Stretchy conductive ink puts computing power on your clothes
Stretchy conductive ink puts computing power on your clothes: 
Those dreams of having computers in your clothing might be more realistic than you think. Japanese researchers have developed a printable conductive ink that maintains a circuit even when you stretch fabric to three times its usual length -- you coul...
Those dreams of having computers in your clothing might be more realistic than you think. Japanese researchers have developed a printable conductive ink that maintains a circuit even when you stretch fabric to three times its usual length -- you coul...Notebook demand not strong as expected in 2H15, overall shipments to drop on year in 2015
Notebook demand not strong as expected in 2H15, overall shipments to drop on year in 2015: Notebook demand may not see as strong growth in the second half as originally expected and overall shipments are expected to decline to 160 million units in 2015, down 5% on year with some conservative players even forecasting the number to reach only 150 million units, down a double-digit percentage on year, according to sources from the upstream supply chain.
Huawei selects Cypress touchscreen solution for tablets
Huawei selects Cypress touchscreen solution for tablets: Huawei has selected Cypress Semiconductor's TrueTouch capacitive touchscreen solution for its next-generation MediaPad X2 tablet PC, according to the chip vendor.
This Is the Robotic Rig That Google Uses to Test Android Latency
This Is the Robotic Rig That Google Uses to Test Android Latency: 
Latency on your phone is annoying. But Google feels your pain—which is why it has this dedicated robotic rig, used to test out hardware and software in order to keep Android and Chrome OS devices zippy.
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Latency on your phone is annoying. But Google feels your pain—which is why it has this dedicated robotic rig, used to test out hardware and software in order to keep Android and Chrome OS devices zippy.
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Let this infographic tell you exactly how much the iPhone is worth to Apple
Let this infographic tell you exactly how much the iPhone is worth to Apple: 
Wow, can you imagine it's been 8 years since the original iPhone was announced? It was one of those jaw-dropping moments in technological presentation history that just happen all too rarely! Anyway, there's little we can tell you about the iPhone's history that you don't already know, but here's the thing - our comrades from GadgetValuer passed us along this awesome infographic that details, in lively colors and bold text, just how much of a significance the iPhone has had on Apple's revenue over the years.
Wow, can you imagine it's been 8 years since the original iPhone was announced? It was one of those jaw-dropping moments in technological presentation history that just happen all too rarely! Anyway, there's little we can tell you about the iPhone's history that you don't already know, but here's the thing - our comrades from GadgetValuer passed us along this awesome infographic that details, in lively colors and bold text, just how much of a significance the iPhone has had on Apple's revenue over the years.The slides will tell you how the iPhone escalated Apple's revenue, ...
Lenovo's new ZUK brand to ship its first Z1 flagship with huge battery and U-Touch swipe pad
Lenovo's new ZUK brand to ship its first Z1 flagship with huge battery and U-Touch swipe pad: 
The Lenovo-backed ZUK brand that will run CyanogenOS will soon be releasing its first flagship - the Z1 (what else) - and some of its specs were tipped during a ZUK presentation. First off, the phone is expected to sport the so-called U-Touch system underneath the screen, which will be used both for unlocking the screen, like a fingerprint scanner, and for swiping around menus...
The Lenovo-backed ZUK brand that will run CyanogenOS will soon be releasing its first flagship - the Z1 (what else) - and some of its specs were tipped during a ZUK presentation. First off, the phone is expected to sport the so-called U-Touch system underneath the screen, which will be used both for unlocking the screen, like a fingerprint scanner, and for swiping around menus...Sounds pretty intriguing for a handset that allegedly won't break the bank for you, but there are more details that were revealed on the presentation. The ZUK Z1 will feature a 13 MP rear camera of the ...
Hacked Opinions: Vulnerability disclosure – Ryan Smith
Hacked Opinions: Vulnerability disclosure – Ryan Smith: 
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Hacked Opinions is an ongoing series of Q&As with industry leaders and experts on a number of topics that impact the security community. The first set of discussions focus on disclosure and how pending regulation could impact it. In addition, we asked about marketed vulnerabilities such as Heartbleed and bounty programs, do they make sense?
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We Need This Stunning iPhone 7 Concept to Become a Reality. Now.
We Need This Stunning iPhone 7 Concept to Become a Reality. Now.: 
Apple's iPhone 7 is expected to be released next year after the typical "S" refresh hits store shelves this coming fall. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are expected to be fairly significant upgrades from last year's 6 models, and analysts are already modeling for huge sales. But while the world's top Apple insider says 2015's iPhone 6s models will indeed feature a few big design changes, we're almost certainly looking at phones that are very similar to Apple's current iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models.
Next year, however, we can expect exciting new designs for Apple's iPhone 7 lineup.
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Apple's iPhone 7 is expected to be released next year after the typical "S" refresh hits store shelves this coming fall. The iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus are expected to be fairly significant upgrades from last year's 6 models, and analysts are already modeling for huge sales. But while the world's top Apple insider says 2015's iPhone 6s models will indeed feature a few big design changes, we're almost certainly looking at phones that are very similar to Apple's current iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus models.
Next year, however, we can expect exciting new designs for Apple's iPhone 7 lineup.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus rumored to come with a 3000mAh battery
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus rumored to come with a 3000mAh battery: 
It looks like an increasing number of rumors regarding the allegedly-upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus keep surfacing online. Today, a new report from Sammobile quotes insider sources according to which the upcoming Samsung handset will be 151 mm tall and 73 mm wide. Furthermore, the Galaxy S6 edge Plus is said to include a 3000mAh battery.
It looks like an increasing number of rumors regarding the allegedly-upcoming Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus keep surfacing online. Today, a new report from Sammobile quotes insider sources according to which the upcoming Samsung handset will be 151 mm tall and 73 mm wide. Furthermore, the Galaxy S6 edge Plus is said to include a 3000mAh battery.A previous rumor claimed that the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Plus will measure 154.45 x 75.80 x 6.85mm, hinting that the smartphone will come with a 5.5-inch display. This new report from Sammobile contradicts the dimensions mentioned ...
Friday, June 26, 2015
Xiaomi's Hugo Barra crushes dreams of an imminent handset launch in the US
Xiaomi's Hugo Barra crushes dreams of an imminent handset launch in the US: 
Speaking at a recent Re/Code conference, Xiaomi CEO Hugo Barra shared some insight on the company's approach towards the US market.
Although most of the interview is focused on common topics for Xiaomi officials, such as the company's price-aggressive business model, or its ambitions of securing a foothold in the emerging Indian market, at some point, the focus was turned to Xiaomi's plans for the US.
Unfortunately for those who wanted to hear a specific time frame for the first Xiaomi handset launch in the US, the answer was not as specific as that. Instead, Barra reiterated Xiaomi's ...
Speaking at a recent Re/Code conference, Xiaomi CEO Hugo Barra shared some insight on the company's approach towards the US market. Although most of the interview is focused on common topics for Xiaomi officials, such as the company's price-aggressive business model, or its ambitions of securing a foothold in the emerging Indian market, at some point, the focus was turned to Xiaomi's plans for the US.
Unfortunately for those who wanted to hear a specific time frame for the first Xiaomi handset launch in the US, the answer was not as specific as that. Instead, Barra reiterated Xiaomi's ...
PhoneArena Portal: CE Week in the Big Apple
PhoneArena Portal: CE Week in the Big Apple: 
It’s CE Week in the Big Apple! For those of you that aren’t familiar with this show, it’s a lighter edition of CES, which is held in January at Las Vegas – you know, the big show where the entire consumer electronics industry converge to show the latest in tech. With CE Week, however, it’s what we like to think of as tease, seeing that companies still prefer to unveil the dreamy stuff for CES.
Regardless, CE Week has its charms despite that, even though there are normally fewer big names in attendance. Rather, it’s the smaller companies that make a solid showing at CE Week – and boy did ...
It’s CE Week in the Big Apple! For those of you that aren’t familiar with this show, it’s a lighter edition of CES, which is held in January at Las Vegas – you know, the big show where the entire consumer electronics industry converge to show the latest in tech. With CE Week, however, it’s what we like to think of as tease, seeing that companies still prefer to unveil the dreamy stuff for CES.Regardless, CE Week has its charms despite that, even though there are normally fewer big names in attendance. Rather, it’s the smaller companies that make a solid showing at CE Week – and boy did ...
4K 21.5-inch iMac May Be Coming Sooner Than You Think
4K 21.5-inch iMac May Be Coming Sooner Than You Think: 
It's been a long while since Apple has issued a substantive update to its 21.5-inch iMac, but newly revealed data strings tucked away in the most recent OS X El Capitan beta suggests that that may change soon.
Originally spotted by 9to5Mac, Mark Gurman reports that the second beta of OS X 10.11, released to developers just this week, references Mac support for a varying number of display resolutions, one of which points to an upcoming 21.5-inch iMac with a 4K display.
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It's been a long while since Apple has issued a substantive update to its 21.5-inch iMac, but newly revealed data strings tucked away in the most recent OS X El Capitan beta suggests that that may change soon.
Originally spotted by 9to5Mac, Mark Gurman reports that the second beta of OS X 10.11, released to developers just this week, references Mac support for a varying number of display resolutions, one of which points to an upcoming 21.5-inch iMac with a 4K display.
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Foxconn to be largest handset, tablet, desktop ODM/OEM in 2015, says chairman
Foxconn to be largest handset, tablet, desktop ODM/OEM in 2015, says chairman: Foxconn Electronics (Hon Hai Precision Industry) will be the largest OEM/ODM for handsets, tablets and desktops in 2015, company chairman Terry Guo claimed at its 2015 shareholders meeting on June 25.
Commentary: Sales of Apple Watch not optimistic
Commentary: Sales of Apple Watch not optimistic: Sales of Apple Watch have been lower than expected, totaling about three million units in two months since its availability in late April. Although the smart wearable device will be available to more consumers around the globe at the end of June, prospects are still not optimistic.
Apple may switch to OLED displays for iPhone, reports Korea media
Apple may switch to OLED displays for iPhone, reports Korea media: Rumors published by the media in South Korea are stating that Apple is considering switching to OLED displays for iPhones shipping as early as 2018.
Scott McNealy on privacy: You still don't have any
Scott McNealy on privacy: You still don't have any:
Scott McNealy is best known for his role as cofounder and long-serving CEO at Sun Microsystems, but some remember him even better for a few choice comments he made about privacy back in 1999.
Consumer privacy issues are a "red herring," McNealy told a group of reporters that year. "You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it."
The statement seemed shocking all those years ago, but its pertinence has only increased over time. Privacy is the hot-button issue in this era of social profiling and mass surveillance, and concern among consumers is growing -- with good reason.
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Scott McNealy is best known for his role as cofounder and long-serving CEO at Sun Microsystems, but some remember him even better for a few choice comments he made about privacy back in 1999.
Consumer privacy issues are a "red herring," McNealy told a group of reporters that year. "You have zero privacy anyway. Get over it."
The statement seemed shocking all those years ago, but its pertinence has only increased over time. Privacy is the hot-button issue in this era of social profiling and mass surveillance, and concern among consumers is growing -- with good reason.
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Thursday, June 25, 2015
Apple set to shift 53 million iPhones in Q2, while Apple Watch demand remains "healthy"
Apple set to shift 53 million iPhones in Q2, while Apple Watch demand remains "healthy": 
Apple is on track to have sold 53 million iPhones by the end of the June quarter, according to stats produced by Morgan Stanley through its AlphaWise Trackers. Shared by the folks at AppleInsider, the 53m estimate is underpinned by increasing interest from China, a nation that Apple has continually focused upon in recent times. As the iPhone continues to sell strongly, there have been murmurings that the Apple Watch is falling below general expectation, with Apple's lack of published sales figures only fanning the flames. But according to Morgan Stanley, demand for Cupertino's first wearable ...
A Lenovo Laptop That’s Lighter Than Apple’s MacBook Air
A Lenovo Laptop That’s Lighter Than Apple’s MacBook Air: 
Tradition dictates that the heavyweights in the computing world are always the ultra lightweights, which is why the Lenovo LaVie Z is such a knockout.
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Tradition dictates that the heavyweights in the computing world are always the ultra lightweights, which is why the Lenovo LaVie Z is such a knockout.
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Design-wise, the Galaxy S5 is the second most disliked Galaxy S flagship in history (poll results)
Design-wise, the Galaxy S5 is the second most disliked Galaxy S flagship in history (poll results): 
5 years after the introduction of the first Samsung Galaxy S line smartphone, we thought a walk down memory lane is fitting. On Monday, we asked you to consider all 7 devices that have been made available so far under the S moniker, and give us insight into your tastes — which one did you think looked best, design-wise? The results are now in.
Almost 2,600 people took our call and voted for their favorite Galaxy S device, and the resulting split is fairly consistent with what we expected. It'll be interesting to go through the comments and see if you were surprised, ...
This Full-Color Display is Just Microns Thick and Flexible Like Skin
This Full-Color Display is Just Microns Thick and Flexible Like Skin: 
The prospect of a material that can change color yet is still flexible enough to wear as clothing is a perennial sci-fi dream—and now amazingly close to reality. This new electronic skin is just a few microns thick and yet manages to change color, acting as a credible digital display.
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The prospect of a material that can change color yet is still flexible enough to wear as clothing is a perennial sci-fi dream—and now amazingly close to reality. This new electronic skin is just a few microns thick and yet manages to change color, acting as a credible digital display.
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Common cybersecurity myths debunked
Common cybersecurity myths debunked:
One of the greatest challenges for organizations attempting to address cybersecurity risks is the number of fundamental security myths that cause organizations to incorrectly assess threats, misallocate resources, and set inappropriate goals. Dispelling those myths is key to developing a sophisticated, appropriate approach to information security.
MYTH #1: “IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DATA.”
All too frequently, “security” is thought of as ensuring data cannot be accessed or used for unauthorized purposes or by unauthorized users. While this is certainly a key concern, the systems and networks on which the data resides must also be protected against attack. For example, a Denial of Service (DoS) attack is not aimed at gaining access to a business’ sensitive data, but at preventing others, such as the business’ customers and business partners, from accessing and using that data.
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One of the greatest challenges for organizations attempting to address cybersecurity risks is the number of fundamental security myths that cause organizations to incorrectly assess threats, misallocate resources, and set inappropriate goals. Dispelling those myths is key to developing a sophisticated, appropriate approach to information security.
MYTH #1: “IT’S ALL ABOUT THE DATA.”
All too frequently, “security” is thought of as ensuring data cannot be accessed or used for unauthorized purposes or by unauthorized users. While this is certainly a key concern, the systems and networks on which the data resides must also be protected against attack. For example, a Denial of Service (DoS) attack is not aimed at gaining access to a business’ sensitive data, but at preventing others, such as the business’ customers and business partners, from accessing and using that data.
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Samsung invests in another crowdfunded VR company
Samsung invests in another crowdfunded VR company: 
Just because Samsung is extra-cozy with Oculus doesn't mean that it's putting all its virtual reality eggs in one basket. Samsung Ventures has invested an unspecified amount of cash into Fove, the company whose crowdfunded VR headset adjusts focus ba...
Just because Samsung is extra-cozy with Oculus doesn't mean that it's putting all its virtual reality eggs in one basket. Samsung Ventures has invested an unspecified amount of cash into Fove, the company whose crowdfunded VR headset adjusts focus ba...Wednesday, June 24, 2015
Samsung won't launch the Galaxy S7 in the second half of this year
Samsung won't launch the Galaxy S7 in the second half of this year: 
There have been numerous, speculative reports that Samsung could launch the Galaxy Note 5 prior to its normal early-September IFA slot, in a move that, it has been claimed, will help to mitigate the threat of Apple's next iPhone. Very recently, it was suggested that a flagship Galaxy S7 might break from its Mobile World Congress bracket and instead make its way to market later on this year. Even though such a claim seemed far-fetched at best, a source from within Samsung has put paid to the rumors, adding that the next 'S' model will coincide with MWC as always.
There have been numerous, speculative reports that Samsung could launch the Galaxy Note 5 prior to its normal early-September IFA slot, in a move that, it has been claimed, will help to mitigate the threat of Apple's next iPhone. Very recently, it was suggested that a flagship Galaxy S7 might break from its Mobile World Congress bracket and instead make its way to market later on this year. Even though such a claim seemed far-fetched at best, a source from within Samsung has put paid to the rumors, adding that the next 'S' model will coincide with MWC as always.What precisely ...
Monocrystal expanding sapphire capacity to target global share of 30%, say Taiwan makers
Monocrystal expanding sapphire capacity to target global share of 30%, say Taiwan makers: Russia-based Monocrystal is expanding its monthly sapphire production capacity from 4.0 million 2-inch wafers in equivalent currently to 5.0 million units to target a global market share of 30% at the end of 2015, according to Taiwan-based supply chain makers.
Commentary: Taiwan notebook vendors, ODMs cautious about 2H15 outlook
Commentary: Taiwan notebook vendors, ODMs cautious about 2H15 outlook: Taiwan-based notebook vendors and ODMs are guardedly optimistic about the prospects of the notebook market for the second half of 2015 and are pinning their hopes on the release of Microsoft's Windows 10 operating system.
IT: Forget the device, secure the data
IT: Forget the device, secure the data:
Last June, Wisegate, a crowd sourced IT research company, surveyed hundreds of its senior-level IT professional members to assess the current state of security risks and controls in business today. The respondents considered malware and breaches of sensitive data to be the primary security risks/threats, followed by malicious outsider risk.
As shared with CSO’s readers in April, BYOD and cloud adoption were the top tech trends driving these concerns. Here, we delve deeper into a new trend: how information security professionals are moving toward practices that secure the data itself rather than securing the device. What are these practices and what are their strengths and pitfalls?
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Last June, Wisegate, a crowd sourced IT research company, surveyed hundreds of its senior-level IT professional members to assess the current state of security risks and controls in business today. The respondents considered malware and breaches of sensitive data to be the primary security risks/threats, followed by malicious outsider risk.
As shared with CSO’s readers in April, BYOD and cloud adoption were the top tech trends driving these concerns. Here, we delve deeper into a new trend: how information security professionals are moving toward practices that secure the data itself rather than securing the device. What are these practices and what are their strengths and pitfalls?
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Apple May Be Planning to Completely Change the Look and Feel of the iPhone – Here’s How
Apple May Be Planning to Completely Change the Look and Feel of the iPhone – Here’s How:
Hopeful iPhone fans looking forward to Apple making curved smartphones will have to wait a while before that happens, a new report from South Korea claims, as the company might not come out with such a device for at least three years.
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Hopeful iPhone fans looking forward to Apple making curved smartphones will have to wait a while before that happens, a new report from South Korea claims, as the company might not come out with such a device for at least three years.
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The super-sized chart: meet the largest smartphones on the planet (2015)
The super-sized chart: meet the largest smartphones on the planet (2015): 
As pertains to large-screened smartphones, a curious sense of insecurity has taken root in the smartphone industry, and it's not so much about the size, but rather the way we deal with it. More specifically, the way we dealt with it in the past has come to haunt many a tech blogger.
Does anyone remember the 4.65-inch Galaxy Nexus? The 4.7-inch HTC Titan? These were the 'crazy' phablets of days past. Today, these are both considered medium-sized flagships. In just a few short years, we went from being horrified at the thought of anything exceeding 4 inches, to a state where those appear ...
As pertains to large-screened smartphones, a curious sense of insecurity has taken root in the smartphone industry, and it's not so much about the size, but rather the way we deal with it. More specifically, the way we dealt with it in the past has come to haunt many a tech blogger. Does anyone remember the 4.65-inch Galaxy Nexus? The 4.7-inch HTC Titan? These were the 'crazy' phablets of days past. Today, these are both considered medium-sized flagships. In just a few short years, we went from being horrified at the thought of anything exceeding 4 inches, to a state where those appear ...
Tuesday, June 23, 2015
Lenovo is the latest to hop on the PC-on-a-stick bandwagon
Lenovo is the latest to hop on the PC-on-a-stick bandwagon: 
Who knew that stick computers were suddenly in vogue? In the wake of pocket-sized desktops from Intel, Dell and Google, Lenovo is joining the fray with the Ideacentre 300 Stick. The extra-tiny Windows PC is much like a sleeker, more polished version ...
Who knew that stick computers were suddenly in vogue? In the wake of pocket-sized desktops from Intel, Dell and Google, Lenovo is joining the fray with the Ideacentre 300 Stick. The extra-tiny Windows PC is much like a sleeker, more polished version ...
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