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For Microsoft, 2025 could be a game-changing year

The company has been on something of a roll for the past decade; that could change this year.

By Preston Gralla

Jan 14, 20257 mins

Generative AIMicrosoftRegulation

IT in-depth

At CES, PC makers aim for business, highlight AI-ready hardware

Workplace computers ready for generative AI were in the spotlight at this year’s big show. But analysts think vendors might be getting ahead of themselves.

By Lynn Greiner

Jan 14, 2025 10 mins

CPUs and ProcessorsGenerative AITechnology Industry

Smart glasses’ appeal comes into focus at CES 2025

Smart glasses makers are promising lightweight, stylish frames with limited features that should offer an alternative to bulkier mixed-reality headsets now on the market.

By Matthew Finnegan

Jan 14, 2025 5 mins

Augmented RealityTechnology IndustryVirtual Reality

Europe takes a second look at Apple's DMA compliance

The Trump victory is apparently a factor in the European decision to review compliance cases against big tech, including Apple.

By Jonny Evans

Jan 14, 2025 5 mins

AppleApple App StoreRegulation

Time to audit your MDM setup? Here’s how to get it right

Mobile Device Management systems can get complicated quickly, so it’s important to keep tabs on what’s working and what’s not — and then make sure you fix whatever is broken. Before you can do that, though, you’ll need to do an audit. Here’s what to keep in mind.

By Ryan Faas

Jan 14, 2025 8 mins

ComplianceEnterprise Mobile ManagementMobile Device Management

Microsoft component retirement frenzy geared to product simplification: Analyst

Nevertheless, sysadmins need to understand the changes or risk breaking products like Teams or incurring unbudgeted costs.

By Paul Barker

Jan 13, 2025 7 mins

MicrosoftMicrosoft 365

AI will reinvent the state, and the British Government has a plan to make it happen

The catch? AI eats power and water, and the UK doesn’t have enough of either.

By John E. Dunn

Jan 13, 2025 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence

Microsoft plans to force-install its new Outlook app on Windows 10 PCs

Users won't be able to block the installation, but can delete it after it's in place, the company says.

By Viktor Eriksson

Jan 13, 2025 1 min

MicrosoftMicrosoft OutlookWindows 10

Apple execs head to London to fight for the App Store

In a class-action lawsuit, Apple is accused of overcharging UK consumers for software sold via the App Store.

By Jonny Evans

Jan 13, 2025 5 mins

AppleApple App StoreiOS

Tech giants join forces to better support Chromium-based browsers

A new collaboration effort under the auspices of the Linux Foundation looks to ensure that developers have access to necessary resources.

By Mikael Markander

Jan 13, 2025 1 min

ChromeLinux FoundationMicrosoft Edge

Adobe’s Firefly ‘Bulk Create’ lets users edit thousands of images at once

Built on Adobe’s Firefly Services APIs, the new tool automates actions such as generating new background images at scale.

By Matthew Finnegan

Jan 13, 2025 2 mins

Adobe SystemsGenerative AITechnology Industry

Matt Mullenweg: WordPress developer hours cutback may or may not slow innovation

Automattic CEO said its 99% cutback in development hours may force WP Engine to settle their lawsuit.

By Evan Schuman

Jan 10, 2025 6 mins

Content Management Systems

4 in 10 companies plan to replace employees with AI, WEF says

The World Economic Forum warned of major changes in the labor market in the coming years, including an influx of new jobs that could offset those that are lost.

By Mikael Markander

Jan 10, 2025 1 min

Generative AIIT JobsTechnology Industry

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Spotlight: Building a winning team

Articles • Buyer’s Guide

IT is nothing without its people. Technology teams are challenged with a highly complex set of tasks in an ever-changing environment. That requires smart efforts by IT leaders in adapting skills, recruiting, workflows, and management of their teams.

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Best Places to Work in IT 2025

Our 31st annual report finds that leading companies prioritize upskilling and retention strategies as IT expands its impact and influence across the business.

By Best Places to Work in IT Team

Dec 10, 202424 mins

Diversity and InclusionEmployee ExperienceHiring