Microsoft taking security head on to help businesses manage threats

Microsoft today announced a range of solutions and services designed to protect businesses from cloud based threats. It's the first time a company of Microsoft's scale has launched a series of security services that encompass the needs of businesses and individuals.

These new solutions build on Microsoft’s longstanding approach to delivering innovation that customers and partners can build upon to strengthen the broader ecosystem against cyberattacks from the cloud to the edge.

“As last year’s devastating cyberattacks demonstrated, security threats are evolving and becoming even more serious,” said Brad Smith, president of Microsoft. “The tech sector’s innovations need to accelerate to outpace security threats. Today’s steps bring important security advances not just to the cloud, but to the billions of new devices that are working on the edge of the world’s computer networks.”

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Fitbit Versa is now available in Canada for $249.95

Leading fitness wearables maker Fitbit has announced that its latest Versa smartwatch is available in Canada.  The Fitbit Versa, which will sell for $249.95 in canada ($199 in the US). Features a friendly and lightweight design. Exercise and activity tracking plus a 4-day battery.
 
“We’re thrilled for consumers around the world to experience Versa, a beautifully designed smartwatch for all with advanced health and fitness features, access to our large global social network and smart features people find most useful at an approachable price,” said James Park, co-founder and CEO of Fitbit.

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Hip-hop phenom Cardi B shatters Apple Music streaming records

Hip Hop artist Cardi B has set a streaming record on Apple Music with 100 million streams  for the first week of her album Invasion of Privacy. The album is the fifth-most streamed on Apple Music and it blew past The Weeknd's Starboy and Taylor Swift's Reputation. Cardi B recently guested on Saturday Night Live  and announced her pregnancy during her live performance. Apple music recently hit 40 million paid subscribers.

Surface Pro 4 now gains Surface Dial on-screen support

Microsoft is giving some love to the venerable Surface Pro 4. This 2-in-1 PC can now use the Surface Dial as an on screen accessory. Surfae Dial was already supported by all Surface devices, including Surface Pro 4, but the latest update allows creatives to prop the dial on their Surface Pro display for more immersive control.

“We’ve released new updates for Surface Pro 4 devices,” Microsoft’s Brandon Records announced last night. “These updates include new drivers for Surface Dial Detection, Surface Digitizer Integration, Surface Touch, and Surface Touch Servicing ML which enable on-screen support for Surface Dial and resolve certain ghost/phantom touch issues.” Update should be rolling out shortly via Windows 10's Software Update.

Source: Thurrott.com