Melbourne startup makes STEM more engaging for kids with 'science cookies'

The Project Counter is using interactive gingerbread cookies in an effort to inspire young Australians to take an interest in STEM subjects.

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Our favorite holiday tech and geek memes

Deck the halls with IT, iPhone and the merriest mainframe gags!

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Video: Is your company's IT budget in line with the latest business tech spending trends?

Security, hardware, and the cloud dominated this year's IT budget spending. Tech Pro Research Managing Editor Bill Detwiler shares the top business technology trends from our 2018 IT Budget Report.

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Microsoft enthusiastically supports the ICPA and its data privacy provisions

The tech industry approves of the clarity provided by the ICPA, but what does it mean for the rest of us?

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Microsoft vows to vigorously defend employees losing DACA protections

The Trump administration has decided to phase out DACA protections. The tech industry, led by Microsoft and others, vows to fight the decision in court if necessary.

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Studio 61 APAC Sizzle reel

Studio 61 Sizzle Reel

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Good security design is essential for the future of a company

As the tech world grows, so does the need for better cyber protection. Here's how to keep your organization safe.

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Enterprise spending on public cloud to hit $266B in 2021, driven by SaaS, cloud apps

A report from IDC details where public cloud spending is going and which industries are investing the most.

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10 books on cloud computing that all IT leaders should read

Want to start learning about the power of the cloud? Check out TechRepublic's top 10 titles to understand why the cloud is so important, and how to work with it.

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3 ways businesses can harness the power of "machines, platforms, and crowds" for success

MIT experts say we've entered "the second wave of the second machine age," in which AI has exceeded expectations. Here are three ways business leaders can apply these innovations to stay competitive.

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Cloud is cheaper than VMs and containers for most new applications

A new report from 451 Research shows that serverless costs companies less. And IBM and Microsoft offer the best options, price-wise.

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Report: Twice as many IT professionals plan to build formal security teams in 2017

A survey of security professionals reveals that more enterprises are preparing for breaches as attacks increase. Here are 8 takeaways.

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Cybercrime industry growing rapidly, cybersecurity can't keep up

IBM's Etay Maor believes businesses must rethink their approach to cybercrime and offers suggestions for how they can protect themselves

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Video: Is cybersecurity the next big automation frontier?

More and more executives are saying AI-driven cybersecurity tools are trustworthy and reliable. Are we in the midst of an AI security revolution?

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We are obsessed with these retro computer ads from the early 1980s

We found some of the oldest ads for Microsoft, Apple, Atari, and some well-remembered names from computing's past

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The 20 best geek toys from your childhood

Take a trip down memory lane to recall the devilishly educational and surprisingly dangerous toys that made you the geek you are today.

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Video: Four qualities of C-level tech executives

Have you ever wondered what it takes to make it to the C-level in the tech world? These four things are common to all tech leaders.

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Gallery: 10 tech companies that have gone green

There's no doubt that the modern age uses a lot of energy. Here's what 10 tech companies are doing to offset their consumption.

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Gallery: The surprising and strange origins of 10 common tech terms

The tech world is filled with strange names for devices, platforms, and websites we use every day. Here are the odd, esoteric, and downright bizarre origins of 10 common terms.

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Earn top dollar for your skills at these 10 tech companies

Glassdoor just released a list of the 25 highest paying tech companies. Here are the 10 that top the list.

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Video: Windows 10 woes trigger class action lawsuit against Microsoft

Windows 10 caused real damage to a lot of computers, triggering a $5,000,00 lawsuit.

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Video: Which states are the most (and least) innovative?

A recent report took a look at 18 different factors of innovation to rank each state. Wondering which are the most and least innovative? Here are the top (and bottom) five.

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Which programming jobs and skills pay the most?

Getting the most out of your coding knowledge can be hard. Here's some of the most in-demand skills and highest paying jobs in the industry.

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Gallery: A look at the original headquarters of your favorite tech brands

Everyone starts somewhere, even well-known tech giants. Here's a look at the humble beginnings of today's biggest names in tech.

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Video: How interns developed an app that lets you pay your neighbor's heating bill

In Paintsville, Kentucky, a group of interns who are being trained to learn tech skills developed a Secret Santa app to help their fellow interns.

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Video: Eastern Kentuckians are getting tech skills training, courtesy of Interapt

A tech company in Louisville is paying eastern Kentuckians to learn tech skills. TechRepublic caught up with an apprentice, Christian Campbell, about how what the opportunity means to him.

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Video: How tech skills are revitalizing jobs in Appalachia

TechRepublic caught up with the federal co-chair of the Appalachian Regional Commission about how eastern Kentuckians are being retrained for tech jobs.

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Video: Why eastern Kentucky must retrain its workforce for the digital age

TechRepublic caught up with Kentucky representative Hal Rogers about why it's essential to bring tech skills to coal country to keep talented workers in eastern Kentucky.

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Video: How the nonprofit SOAR is bringing tech skills to coal miners

TechRepublic caught up with the director of a nonprofit in eastern Kentucky about how tech training is helping the helping the coal-mining community reimagine what a job looks like.

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Video: How tech jobs will improve the economic outlook for Appalachia

TechRepublic spoke with the 3rd US CTO Megan Smith about how thousands of Kentuckians are preparing for tech jobs, and how it will impact the economic landscape in Appalachia.

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Video: How TechHire is helping fill 600,000 US tech jobs

TechRepublic caught up with the 3rd US CTO Megan Smith on how to jump-start eastern Kentuckians to land tech jobs.

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How does the enterprise respond to increased security threats? Crosstraining

Lots of IT professionals crosstrained and certified in cybersecurity last year, but that raises a question: Are people seeking out cybersecurity or are they being drafted into the role?

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Video interview: How to fill the tech skills gap

Tech-oriented jobs are plentiful, but Zuckerberg Media CEO Randi Zuckerberg says the challenge is matching schools' curriculums with companies' needs.

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Gallery: Here's the top 25 paying jobs in the US, and 11 of them are in the tech sector

Glassdoor's list of the top 25 highest paying jobs in the country includes 11 in the tech and IT world. Find out if yours make the list right here.

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20 amazing pieces of tech that aren't made in China

Smartphones, driverless cars, computer hardware--not everything is made in China. In fact, some great tech is even made here in the USA

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Gallery: What are tech, business, and academic leaders saying about the explosive growth of AI?

Tech luminaries, business magnates, and scientists all have opinions on the future of AI and automation. Here's what some leading thinkers have to say about our current technological trajectory.

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Learning to code for a spot in the gaming industry? This 2017 job data is for you

Job board Indeed put its hiring data to work for developers looking to find a job in the gaming industry. Here's the info you need to land your dream job.

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2017 tech conferences and events to add to your calendar

Whether you're planning to attend a major tech conference or just want to stay close to the headlines, these upcoming tech conferences and events are worth checking out.

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Five things Microsoft got right in 2016

2016 was a very good year for Microsoft in terms of decision making. Mark Kaelin lists five things the company got right.

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