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The article reports on the launch by the 32-core Threadripper 2 computer processor of semiconductor firm Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) as of July 2018. Topics include the firm's other products like the Radeon Vega graphics processing unit (GPU) for workstations and Epyc server processor and the presentations by president and chief executive Lisa Su and corporate vice president Kevin Lensing.

The article offers a comparison of the Surface Book i7 laptop computer from Microsoft with Macbook Pro from Apple.

The article focuses on Microsoft Rewards, a program launched by technology company Microsoft to encourage people to use its products by offering rewards. Topics covered include the opportunity to collect points when browsing through Edge or buying items at Microsoft Stores, the difference between Bing Rewards, which focused on the search engine Bing, and Microsoft Rewards, and how Microsoft Rewards will work on Edge.

The article discusses the new features of the Anniversary Update to the Windows 10 operating system (OS) launched by Microsoft in 2016. Topics covered include the integration of Bash shell from Linux into Windows 10, the ability to pin an open application to all virtual desktops, and some improvements in the Edge browser of Windows 10. Other features of the Windows 10 Anniversary Update are Windows Hello biometric authentication support, and upgrades to the personal digital assistant Cortana.

The article announces the winners of the Technical Excellence awards given by "PC Magazine", including the Samsung 850 Pro's Three-dimensional (3D) negative-AND (NAND) and Random-Access-Memory (RAM) Caching in the storage category, the Microscale 3D Printing in the printing category, and Newlight Technologies AirCarbon in the materials category.

The article presents the three ways that software company Microsoft Corp. can ruin or improve the indie game Minecraft following the acquisition of the game maker Mojang. It discusses topics such as in-application purchases, restrictions to a single platform, and a visually rich productivity tool. It mentions augmentation by Microsoft services, maintaining a hands-off approach with game development, and a Windows Phone version.

The article discusses the highlights from the technology presented at the Intel Developer Forum 2014. It describes the 12k multimonitor demonstration of computer manufacturer Intel Corp., the Next Units of Computing offering, and the traffic-analytics solution. Also covered are the iKeg, Dell Venue 8 7000 tablet, and the use of RealSense camera technology by custom children's footwear manufacturer Plae.

Foxconn -- also known as Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. inChina as well as in its home base of Taiwan -- is expectedto manufacture Apple products, most likely Airpods, in thenew facility as Apple looks to shift some of itsmanufacturing from China. News The new unit in the state of Telangana is expected tocreate 25,000 new jobs, the state's IT minister KT Rama Raosaid via a tweet Apple's largest contract manufacturer, Foxconn, hascommitted to investing $500 million in setting up a newmanufacturing unit in the Indian state of Telangana. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on the possible launch of the Microsoft Surface all-in-one computer in October 2016. Topics covered include the possible upgrade of the Surface Pro 4 with a Kaby Lake microchip, the introduction of a trio of stand-along computers and the outlook of analyst group International Data Corp. (IDC) for desktop all-in-ones. Also mentioned is the goal of entering category-defining market segments.

The article discusses the job demand for information technology (IT) security professionals for 2015. Topics include the skills required such as networking, systems administration and project management/process, the average total compensation for senior, middle and staff positions, and ratings for job security, salary increases and recruitment invitations.

The article discusses the 2015 salary increase survey results for information technology (IT) jobs in the U.S. Topics covered include highest paying cities such as Dallas, Houston and Austin in Texas, Denver, Colorado and Boston, Massachusetts for expertise in software application experience, business intelligence and digital and analytics and a statement from John Reed of IT staffing firm Robert Half Technology.

The article reports developments in the operation of Nvidia as of July 2018, including the launching by chief executive officer (CEO) Jensen Huang of the Jetson Javier computer for robotics application. Also cited are the topics discussed at Nvidia's press conference including artificial intelligence (AI) and deep learning, as well as the failure of the company to launch a new generation of its GeForce graphics processing unit (GPU).

The article presents a comparison of iBluetooth stylus Pixel from Adonit and Apple Pencil from Apple.

The article discusses how the computer manufacturer Apple, which typically does not offer pricing discounts for its products, has allowed resellers such as Wal-Mart, Costco, and Best Buy to reduce prices on its computers, phones, and tablets. Topics include how the company may be reducing inventory in preparation for new product releases, how it is possibly responding to competition from Samsung, and how it maintains customer loyalty.

The article features 2015 Data+ Editors' Choice Award recipient and television provider DirecTV and its addressable advertisement (ads) project. It mentions the aim of delivering ads to households based on their interests, the analysis of proprietary data about company subscribers as well as demographic data from third parties and the 50% excess from the revenue goal of the initiative within its first year of implementation.

The article features 2015 Data+Editors' Choice Award recipient and energy solutions provider Schneider Electric and its use of the AutoQuoteCampaign Engine and ServiceExchange cloud-based platform. It mentions problems of the company with support contract expirations, renewal process and disparate data sources, the implementation of the cloud-based platform in 2013 and benefits of the technology such as renewal rate improvement, price quote deliveries and streamlined renewal sales processes.

The article features World Resources Institute (WRI), 2015 Data+ Editors' Choice Award recipient, and its aim to provide a mapping tool for monitoring deforestation. It mentions the role of the tool in assisting businesses in analyzing their supply chains and in determining which commodity production processes can add to deforestation, the free application (app) Global Forest Watch Commodities of the WRI and data provided by the app such as tree coverage, protected areas and active fires.

The article features 2015 Data+ Editors' Choice Award recipient, the city of Buffalo, New York, and its use of a customer relationship management (CRM) system in categorizing and mapping calls from concerned citizens. It mentions the challenge for the municipality to consolidate data gathered from calls from concerned citizens, its response to the problem by deploying a CRM system from provider KANA and how the system allows officers to track problems aside from call categorization and mapping.

The article features 2015 Data+ Editors' Choice Award recipient and healthcare center Children's National Health System and its integration of health records with geospatial data to allow clinicians target safety campaigns. It mentions the aim of the healthcare center to offer injury prevention advice, the integration of its electronic health records system with geospatial software from provider Esri and the role of visual maps in tailoring prevention programs to the demographics of an area.

The article features 2015 Data+ Editors' Choice Award recipient and marketing services company Randall-Reilly and its use of a business intelligence tool to discover data hidden in spreadsheets. It mentions the challenge experienced by the company in accessing data from its spreadsheets, its acquisition of business intelligence and analytics software company Sisense to be able to expand and move beyond spreadsheets and the creation of an analytics tool for use by the company and its clients.

The article discusses light and funny stories on working in the information technology (IT) industry. Topics covered include budget cut ideas such as the use of motion-sensor light switches and employees replacing maintenance companies, vendor-customer encounters in running diagnostics, and name-calling in the workplace.

The article discusses a comparison in the number and salaries of men and women in the information technology (IT) profession. Topics covered include the percentage gap or differences between genders for computer network architecture and other computer related positions in terms of number, compensation and margins of error, and the Equal Pay Day on April 14, 2015.

The article discusses the educational attainment of information technology (IT) employees conducted by hiring demand and talent supply research firm Wanted Analytics. Topics include the share of employees and applicants with high school diploma, bachelor's degree and master's degree, the reasons behind the employment of non-graduates, and the total number of survey respondents who are employed and in the candidates pool.