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Errors stymie Windows 8.1 updates on some devices

Microsoft support blames device driver 'bug check' for some of the installation failures

Ballmer touts ‘value’ in final shareholder letter

Industry cuts the cord on electric car charging

Major stumbling blocks to wireless charging -- power loss and slow recharging time -- need to be worked out

Q&A: Clement Lefebvre: The man behind Linux Mint

The creator of the popular Linux distro talks candidly about his goals, his successes and his nightmares

10 reasons to take a Chromebook on the road

Open Virtualization Alliance joins the Linux Foundation

Microsoft yanks Windows 8.1 update for Surface RT after ‘Blue Screen of Death’ reports

Long-awaited update 'bricks' some tablets after it corrupts boot configuration data file

Ailing Obamacare site to get a "tech surge"

The U.S. government is calling in reinforcements to help it fix Healthcare.gov

What do people hate most about the new Yahoo Mail?

The new interface has sparked a revolt, with thousands grumbling online

Jury still out on FISA court

Critics say latest claims that court is tougher than thought on NSA and FBI requests lack key data

Beyond Caching: Google engineers reveal secrets to faster Web sites

Better JavaScript memory management and HTML prefetching tags could make Web sites more responsive

iOS 7 infiltration nearly 75% of active iPhones, iPads after one month

iOS adoption pace is a bit slower than iOS 6

At least one analyst is still bullish on BlackBerry

It still sells more smartphones than some competitors and offers unrivaled security

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

Every move you make…

Geolocation technology is convenient for you and your friends -- and for those who aren't your friends

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

iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending Oct. 18

Facts, warnings, gut feelings, and solid reasons

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

Amazon adds audio to cloud-based transcoding service

Users can strip the audio tracks from video files and create audio-only streams.

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

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

Belgacom investigates router compromise at its carrier services arm

Changes were made to a router's software, the Belgian telecommunications group said

How startups should sell to the enterprise

CIOs sound off at DEMO Fall 2013 about the best – and worst – ways to establish business with them.

Don’t trust the NSA? China-based Huawei says, ‘Trust us’

Huawei issues report seeking to start a global cybersecurity dialog

Google Glass dominates wearable tech session at DEMO Fall 2013

Three of the four demonstrators in the wearable technology session employed Google Glass, even though none of them know when it will be commercially available.

Reddit chat about Windows 8.1: Enterprise evaluation available, the Start button returns and Katy Perry is all over the walls

Microsoft Windows 8 team fields questions about the Windows upgrade

Gartner Says CIOs and CMOs Must Learn to Collaborate on Digital Marketing

China’s Huawei turns the table on security after Snowden NSA leaks

US security concerns regarding Huawei may no longer carry much weight, according to analysts

Fallout from Snowden leaks could hinder next NSA chief

Gen. Keith Alexander to depart as NSA director next spring

Jokes aside, some IT managers say there’s no option other than BlackBerry for security

BlackBerry heavily promotes its sales to defense and security-conscious groups despite its being up for sale

Facebook ‘stalker’ tool uses Graph Search for powerful data mining

Even if a person has locked their profile, their interactions with others is telling, say Trustwave researchers

Programmers at Juniper — not Google or Facebook — rake in the most dough

Juniper's average base salary for coders is about $160,000

Samsung’s California designers shaping next year’s products

Samsung Design America, based in San Francisco, says it taps into startup culture for insights

Apple iMessage research sparks corporate security debate

Research that counters Apple's claim it can't intercept communications on iMessage highlights the precautions companies should take using IM

AMD reports Q3 profit after reducing reliance on PCs

AMD's revenue was driven by custom chips for products like Xbox One and PlayStation 4

Infosys prepares U.S. settlement over visa use, as it faces new class action suit

Class action lawsuit alleges Indian outsourcer discriminated against U.S. workers

Why Smartwatches, Glasses and Other Wearable Tech are No Gimmick

AT&T to offer $5 day pass for mobile data on tablets

The carrier also announced a deal with Tesla for cell service on its electric cars

Twitter reportedly kicking off roadshow Oct. 25

With IPO expected to hit in November, Twitter execs soon will start meeting potential investors

HTC may be hitching its wagon to Amazon’s star

Plus, an Android app for calling in airstrikes, Google being just oh-so-adorable about KitKat, and more

Microsoft rips page from Apple’s playbook, sells app gift cards

Good for apps, music, games, movies in Windows Store, Windows Phone Store, Xbox e-marts

Now enter Lenovo as a potential BlackBerry suitor

PC, tablet and smartphone maker is based in Beijing

Meeting the subject of a threat assessment: Is it always necessary?

When assessing a threat in the workplace, it isn't always necessary to meet with the subject in question, says Dr. Steve Albrecht

Verizon’s mobile and broadband growth drive higher revenue in Q3

The company posted a 4.4 percent increase in revenue and 30 percent increase in net income

Apps deployed on iPhone and iPad dominate in the enterprise

Good Technology finds hint of new enterprise interest in Android apps

Oracle Data Integrator 12c ready for real-time analysis

Oracle Data Integrator 12c can now work with Oracle GoldenGate to provide data warehouses with fresher data feeds

Cisco says controversial NIST crypto – potential NSA backdoor —  ‘not invoked’ in products

But Cisco engineer says "some of the libraries" in products can support Dual EC DRBG