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Microsoft argues that Google isn't cooperating on vulnerability disclosure
Talented software designer hugely influenced by Steve Jobs
Reports show Microsoft removed 90,000 to 100,000 apps from the Windows Store
The Lemur laptop from System76 is more affordable than Dell's Ubuntu-based XPS 13 Developer Edition, which starts at $949
Will replace parts of Gecko browser engine, offload chores to multiple CPU cores and the device's GPU
By analyzing mouse movements Trusteer Pinpoint Detect learns who’s a legitimate user
Linux Foundation open source project gets network control boost.
Why offer Macs at work? To get the best talent
Like the desktop version, Outlook for iOS lets you see co-workers’ schedules
Wouldn't it be nice if software developers had something like spellcheck, but instead of catching simple grammar mistakes, it caught basic security problems?
Don't you worry: Best Buy, Amazon & the rest will have your cut-rate smartphones, PCs and games available in stores and online
HackForums.net has shut down its "Server Stress Testing" section
The headset is designed for mixed reality on a $500 PC
Attack reveals a 'new level of vulnerability,' Sen. Mark Warner says
The agency uncovered the new emails in an unrelated case
The beverage company removed the interim tag from Barry Simpson, who had led IT since July. Simpson is one of several recent CIO moves as companies bolster their IT strategies heading into 2017.
Malware could abuse a legitimate Windows feature to inject malicious code into other processes, researchers warn
Most consumers surveyed seem unfazed -- or unaware -- of Samsung Note7 debacle
Rules on working time and paid leave should apply to Uber drivers, a London employment tribunal ruled Friday
The leak in Australia happened because a file was left unsecured by a third party provider
Mirai-powered botnets are found attacking new, seemingly random targets
With Twitter offing Vine, that's one less social app to worry about
Public posting of the source code makes it script-kiddie simple
ARM's new mbed Cloud for device management is part of its IoT strategy, and so are server and network chips
Last week, Formula One and Tata Communications provided a peek into the future of motorsport when they announced the winners of its 2016 F1 Connectivity Innovation Prize, focused on fan-created virtual reality and augmented reality apps.
On the heels of massive IoT-enabled DDoS attack, security experts make their pitches to SIMposium 2016 attendees
But the rules only apply to broadband providers, not to Google, Facebook, and other web-based companies
The company’s IT Business Management suite helps IT teams overcome the cloud skills gap and ensures organizations have a successful journey to the cloud
A researcher devised an attack against a popular wireless control protocol called DSMx
DARPA’s Mobile Force Protection system should sense, identify and protect personnel from swarming drone attacks
CIO tenure rises, spending on hardware and software declines, cloud services spending increases, says SIM.
Watson technology will touch hundreds of millions of people by the end of this year, CEO Rometty says
Digital Rights Ireland is said to have filed suit to annul a European Commission decision implementing Privacy Shield
The smartphone market grew by 6 percent in the third quarter, said Strategy Analytics
The company expects the S7 and S7 Edge to continue selling well
DNS service provider Dyn says Mirai-powered botnets were the primary source for Friday's disruption
A company focused on change uses IBM Watson to connect with customers
Former Panzura and Aruba execs have self-funded this San Jose-based company
Surface Studio, Surface Book and new Windows 10 features abound
Readfeed, one of the first apps in the Google Play Early Access program, heads to the Play Store after getting friendly feedback from program users
Another Raspberry Pi must have: dedicated gif camera
LDAP adds to the existing arsenal of DDoS reflection and amplification techniques that can generate massive attacks
Group was sold iPhones off in small batches, according to local coverage
Long after Adobe gave up ownership of Portable Document Format (PDF), the group behind the format is finishing up a revision. It is expected to be available in 2017.
The Alphabet unit is also trimming staff in some locations
The holiday season rings in more than just higher sales for retailers. There's also more shoplifting and lower profit margins than the rest of the year, according to a report released today. Plus, this year, there's an extra surprise -- flash mobs
