Industry

Microsoft re-releases Windows RT 8.1 after updates crippled tablets

Restores update to Windows Store four days after it yanked the code when users reported bricked Surface RTs

Office 2003 is a bigger threat to Microsoft than Google Docs

The good news for Microsoft is businesses have rejected free Office alternatives. The bad news is they are holding on to the old versions of Office as well.

Transit strike boosts ride-sharing apps in San Francisco

Carpooling and ride-hailing services have been boosted by the BART strike as commuters turn to transit apps

Yahoo to reinvent small-business services unit

Yahoo's effort is aimed at helping small businesses grow

AT&T looks 28 years into the future of cell towers

Crown Castle will pay $4.85 billion for purchases and long-term leasing rights on AT&T's towers

Google brings Maps to business owners with Maps Engine Pro

The tool is designed to help companies better visualize their data

Apple needs 22% of TV set market to stay on top

Apple needs new features and content to separate it from the television pack, research firm says

Dell VP, Good Technology CEO Grim on BlackBerry at MobileCon 2013

Healthcare.gov website ‘didn’t have a chance in hell’

The failure rate for software development projects is high generally, particularly large ones like Healthcare.gov, says Standish Group data

Google closes in on mastering mobile

Analysts say Google showing strong advances with YouTube and mobile ads