InfoWorld Daily: Afternoon Edition

Jul 08, 2016

Visual Studio Code 1.3 is Microsoft's new dev playground

With each new version of Visual Studio Code, Microsoft is experimenting with UI/UX in ways the legacy of the original Visual Studio wouldn't allow. Read More ▶

Your Must-Read Stories

•	Google Chrome tests future of encryption with post-quantum crypto

•	44% off LOOP International Travel Plug with USB Charging and Power Bank - Deal Alert

•	Apple previews MacOS Sierra to the public

•	IT spending will shrink worldwide due to Brexit, Gartner predicts

•	Microsoft finally moves Mac Office apps to 64-bit

•	Machine learning megaguide: Amazon, Microsoft, Databricks, Google, HPE, IBM

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10 Key Criteria for Mobile Platform Selection

By taking a holistic approach to app development - as well as platform vendor selection - organizations of any size can achieve more control, predictability and speed. We hope this checklist gets shared, printed and referenced by anyone who is faced with the complexity of enterprise mobility - from designers and developers to line-of-business leads and CXOs. Read More ▶

Google Chrome tests future of encryption with post-quantum crypto

Google is testing a post-quantum cryptographic algorithm in Chrome Canary to improve the future of encrypted communications. Read More ▶

44% off LOOP International Travel Plug with USB Charging and Power Bank - Deal Alert

If you travel internationally, or know someone who does, this may be one to consider. LOOP Electronics travel adapter is an all-in-one travel plug that not only keeps you powered in over 150 countries, but also includes dual USB charging ports and a battery backup (power bank) for when you need power or charging but can't locate a plug. Read More ▶

Apple previews MacOS Sierra to the public

This year's annual upgrade is likely to launch in September. Read More ▶

IT spending will shrink worldwide due to Brexit, Gartner predicts

Gartner analyst predicts a 2-5 percent reduction in IT spending in the UK, which will tip worldwide IT spending negative. Read More ▶

Microsoft finally moves Mac Office apps to 64-bit

At the same time, Microsoft issued updates to the Office 2016 applications -- Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and Word -- to users registered with the Insider program. Read More ▶

Machine learning megaguide: Amazon, Microsoft, Databricks, Google, HPE, IBM

Download InfoWorld's massive roundup of machine learning toolkits from Amazon, Microsoft, Databricks, Google, HPE, and IBM. Read More ▶

White Paper: Hedvig Inc.

2016 Predictions For Cloud & What I&O Pros Should Do About Them

This report by Forrester outlines 11 factors that will accelerate cloud adoption in 2016. Read More ▶

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