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Google X Inspired: 8 Moonshots To Watch

Think big or go home. Google's pursuit of moonshots -- radical solutions to huge problems using breakthrough tech -- has encouraged others to launch their own projects. Here are eight worth watching.

Microsoft Opens SQL Server To Linux Users

Microsoft unveiled plans to allow its SQL Server software to run on Linux. The Redmond giant's willingness to change its closed-shop stance is aimed at increasing its competitive edge.

Feds Appeal Apple's iPhone Encryption Win In NY Case

Apple may have hoped to "hang its hat" on a recent iPhone encryption win in a Brooklyn court, but the Justice Department has requested revisiting the judge's ruling.

IBM Denies Layoff Size As Salesforce CEO Woos Talent

IBM called reports that it is laying off a third of its workforce "outlandish and untrue." That's not stopping Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff from publicly inviting IBM employees to apply for open posts at his firm.

AI Advancement In Answering Questions About Text, Images

Continuing advancement in artificial intelligence promises to help businesses make sense of the data deluge.

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Hacking Vulnerable Medical Equipment Puts Millions at Risk

Hospitals and medical device manufacturers need to start doing more to detect and thwart incoming attacks on networks and devices.

Android Security Gets Better with Lollipop

It's reassuring to see Google deploying new and improved security features as its mobile OS matures.

Privacy & Cybercrime Use The Same Tools

Users who are hungry for privacy need to choose their solutions carefully.

Security Spotlight

Automakers In The Hotseat For Vehicle Cybersecurity

Car cybersecurity is one to three years behind threats, as drivers look to automakers to secure vehicles from hacking. InformationWeek's sister website, Dark Reading, has the full story.

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The Analytics Job and Salary Outlook for 2016
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7 Tech Jobs Hardest Hit By Layoffs In 2015

Despite a relatively low unemployment rate for the tech industry, some of its jobs were hit harder with layoffs than others in 2015. Take a look at the US Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics data to see how your job and those of your peers fared.

9 iPhone Hacks To Free Up Storage Space

If you're tired of seeing notifications to address your shrinking iPhone memory, try a few of these tips to clear some extra space.

iPhone, iPad Updates: What To Expect At Apple's March 21 Event

Apple is expected to unveil its latest updates to the iPhone, iPad, and its Apple Watch bands at an event to be held March 21. But despite Apple's reputation for secrecy, details have been leaking out.

8 IoT Operating Systems Powering The Future

Unlike PCs and mobile devices, there's a wide variety of commercial and open source operating systems powering the IoT. Here are eight leading contenders and the best use-cases for them.

10 Best Tech Companies To Work For In 2016

Google slipped off its perch as the No. 1 place to work on Glassdoor's Best Places to Work list, unseated by an Internet travel company. Here's a look at 10 top tech companies where you may want to hang your hat in the new year.

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