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Forget Windows 8: Give us Windows 7.8

A billion users don't have the right hardware to run Windows 8, even if they wanted to. Here's how Microsoft could give them the best of Windows 8

Sprint Direct Connect Now makes push-to-talk an Android app

The app lets subscribers use Direct Connect without a dedicated button

Businesses must evaluate Windows 8 now, experts say

Enterprises can't avoid dealing with it so they'd better know what it's all about

Researcher to demonstrate feature-rich malware that works as a browser extension

The code for the proof-of-concept rogue browser extension will be released on GitHub

Hollywood studios pushing for secure, next-generation “digital home library”

Researcher envisions crypto-based content management for local hard drives, flash drives

Forrester paints a rough future for Windows

Tablets and smartphones will continue to eat at the PC's dominance and all Microsoft can do is hold on, says the firm.

Barnes & Noble halts use of PIN pad devices after data breach

Payment terminals at 63 stores in eight states compromised; unknown number affected

Microsoft Brings Big Data to Windows

EU Parliament urges tough rules for surveillance tech exporters

Legislative body wants to stop 'dual-use' technology going to repressive regimes

AT&T revenue flat, net income up slightly

Declines in wireline voice revenue offset mobile and broadband subscriber gains