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Computerworld First Look June 19, 2015 Wearables for workplace wellness face federal scrutiny Federal regulators are weighing reforms to widespread workplace wellness programs that could affect how personal data from consumer-grade fitness bands and smartwatches is kept confidential. READ MORE   Issue highlights 1. El Capitan's 5 biggest improvements 2. Samsung will plug security hole in Galaxy smartphones 3. Google's data centers grow so fast it has to build its own networks 4. Microsoft, Google and Mozilla team up to build a faster Web 5. IDG Contributor Network: Maybe robots, A.I. and algorithms aren't as smart as we think 6. Lyft to pay $300K, make insurance changes in settlement with N.Y. 7. U.S. court allows Google Earth image as legal evidence 8. SAP Hana users warned of security vulnerability 9. IDG Contributor Network: 8 small cars with big tech features 10. IT Blogwatch: With Project Lightning, Twitter plans to kill your timeline Webcast: Dell Software Limit Data Breach Damage By Planning Ahead Watch this informative webcast to learn how to develop an intelligent data breach response plan, as well as detect and stop unwanted security changes before they occur. Learn more El Capitan's 5 biggest improvements It still looks like Yosemite, but lots of little changes in Apple's upcoming El Capitan version of OS X add up to a better user experience, says columnist Michael deAgonia. READ MORE Samsung will plug security hole in Galaxy smartphones Samsung will update the security software on its Galaxy smartphones to address a flaw that researchers warned could let attackers access people's devices. READ MORE Google's data centers grow so fast it has to build its own networks Google has been building its own software-defined data-center networks for 10 years because traditional gear can't handle the scale of its warehouse-sized computers. READ MORE Microsoft, Google andMozilla team up to build a faster Web Web apps and pages may soon get a speed boost to rival the performance of native desktop and mobile applications, thanks to a new standards initiative from Microsoft, Google and Mozilla. READ MORE IDG Contributor Network: Maybe robots, A.I. and algorithms aren't as smart as we think We are offloading more and more sophisticated knowledge work to smart technology. But the public won't be demanding the head of the algorithm when something goes awry. Rather it will be the company holding the reputational bag. READ MORE White Paper: Dell Software Tracking the 5 Ws of Change in AD, SharePoint and More Gain a better understanding of the limitations and capabilities of native auditing tools, and see why a third-party solution might be the best approach to protect your organization's systems, data, productivity and bottom line. Learn more>> Lyft to pay $300K, make insurance changes in settlement with N.Y. Lyft has agreed to pay the state of New York $300,000 to settle claims that it is running a for-hire livery service in violation of local laws. READ MORE U.S. court allows Google Earth image as legal evidence An appeals court has ruled that Google Earth images, like photographs, can be used as legal evidence in a court. READ MORE SAP Hana users warned of security vulnerability Hard on the heels of the release of a newly updated version of SAP Hana, a security researcher has warned of a potentially serious vulnerability in the in-memory platform. READ MORE IDG Contributor Network: 8 small cars with big tech features These techie cars won't break the bank, but they do have features you might only expect in high-end luxury cars. READ MORE IT Blogwatch: With Project Lightning, Twitter plans to kill your timeline Twitter is changing. Project Lightning is said to herald the social network's renaissance. It will add curated streams, based on current events. Yes, Twitter is the latest organization to become a non-traditional publisher. So, will you like it or loathe it? READ MORE White Paper: PC Connection Selecting Optimal Path to Hybrid Cloud Explore three key Cloud computing models—integrated infrastructure systems, reference architectures, and "build your own" solutions. See how EMC gives you the freedom to choose the optimal path to your private Cloud - and the solutions to support your deployment. Learn More Peruse our library of free digital magazines! Choose from a collection of smartly designed digital magazines, which include our most popular departments -- News Analysis, Features, Opinions and Shark Tank -- all free for download with registration. 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