As Higher Ed IT adopts new technologies, it’s becoming more and more important to stay current with tech news. New technological advancements are sure to affect your work at an institutional-level. We’re constantly aggregating new and exciting articles from the best sources so that you can stay informed and ahead in the field.
Need a Linux-tuned laptop? New KDE Slimbook aims to make it simpler to drop Windows
KDE developers have helped build a laptop designed to give users a headache-free Linux experience.
TPP: With Trump out, is China in?
Trump's withdrawal from the TPP may have ushered in an era of Chinese-led trade deals throughout the world, according to an examination of what each nation is considering instead of the agreement.
Victoria’s failed Ultranet project ‘corrupted’, declares IBAC
The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission finds evidence of insider trading, conflicts of interest, 'blatant and visceral' disregard of advice, and a 'million dollar sham' that cost taxpayers up to AU$240 million.
Samsung Galaxy S8 leak claims to reveal launch date, first image
A notable leaker has posted launch details and an image of Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S8 phones. And, guess what, there's a headphone jack!
Google opens up Daydream app development
If developers want their apps discoverable via Google Play VR or Daydream home, the apps need to meet certain criteria.
Facebook adds security key and YubiKey support for 2FA
A security key is a USB-based device that generates an encrypted, one-time security code for use in two-factor authentication systems.
How Facebook helped tweak Chrome and Firefox to download pages faster
Social media giant worked with browser teams to improve caching, sees web page downloads improve as a result.
Is Apple out of the woods?
Apple's earnings for Q1 2017 are out next week, and here are five things to keep an eye on.
How will we cope with the AI Chatbot takeover?
Ordering lunch for a group or office using an AI chatbot, searching for recipes online, or using a virtual assistant to control your home with AI. AI chatbots are becoming indispensable - whether we like it or not.
More Linux on my new notebook: Fedora, Linux Mint and Ubuntu
Hands on with four more Linux distributions on my ASUS X540S - including both Linux Mint 18.1 and Linux Mint Debian Edition.