Data Center

AMD hints at faster, more power-efficient Xbox, PS4 chips

Industry observers estimate the new chips could be ready for the Xbox One and Sony PlayStation 4 in about two years

VMware identifies vulnerabilities for ESX, vCenter, vSphere, issues patches

Vulnerability could lead to denials of service

SoftBank to take over mobile distributor Brightstar for $1.26B

Brightstar distributes phones and other devices for carriers in more than 50 countries

Small biz admins squawk over Windows 8.1 updates

Complain they must point each device to the Windows Store to download the update

NASA’s moon probe starts outer space Internet test

Spacecraft enters lunar orbit and begins test on next generation laser communications system

Cisco/Insieme 40G pricing comes in close to that of 10G

Spin-in developed transceiver for 30% premium over 10G; leaf, spine switches mix merchant, custom ASICs; ACI fabric based on VXLAN

Relax! NASA says asteroid has little chance of hitting Earth

The space agency throws some cold water on speculation that giant asteroid could hit in 2032

FTC returns money from online operation promising free gas

The company promised a free book, then billed customers for an online magazine, the agency alleges

New GIAC certification advances industrial cyber security

Nexus 5 makes a quick appearance on Google Play

The 4.95-in. smartphone would run Android 4.4, known as KitKat, and probably launch Oct. 28