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Yahoo buys failed browser maker Rockmelt

When Rockmelt launched in 2010, analysts said it was a long shot; they were right

Instagram, Vine short videos causing explosion on wireless networks

'Younger users don't even think about the data they use'; and there's more trouble ahead as real-time wireless video chat emerges

How Microsoft blundered with the SkyDrive brand

Unbelievable that Microsoft did not see this coming, says expert, citing past Metro fiasco

Attackers turning to legit cloud services firms to plant malware

Researchers see significant growth in number of malware writers using services like Google Code to distribute their malicious wares

T-Mobile layoffs draw fire in new anti-offshoring push

As unemployment remains sluggish, Congress looks to curb call-center offshoring

DOJ, AGs propose remedies for Apple in e-book price fixing

The remedies would require Apple to end its e-book agreements with five major publishers

Samsung’s eight-core Galaxy S4 chip offered on new developer board

Hardkernel's Odroid-XU board is now available to hackers for a starting price of $149

Trade group reports controversial Oracle advertisements to FTC

Oracle believes the ads comparing its Sparc T5 server to IBM's Power7+ platform are 'fair and accurate'

DroidWhisper: How to make an Android spy phone

If loaded on a BYOD device the spyware could spell trouble for businesses, Black Hat speaker says

Apple’s ‘walled garden’ cracked by hacked charger

Black Hat: There may be more Android “master keys” for corrupting mobile apps

The Google operating system is patched for now but is a rich field for similar mischief, researcher says

Dell OKs new plan for shareholder vote on raised offer from Michael Dell

The new shareholder vote is set for Sept. 12

Training/professional development: If you build it, IT will come

Companies that offer IT training and professional development have an edge when it comes to recruiting new tech talent

Enterprises warned against first true Google phone, Moto X

When is a Windows update not an update? When it’s an upgrade

Microsoft labels Windows 8.1 an 'update,' not an 'upgrade,' to avoid deferring revenue

Gartner Predicts Limited IT Outsourcing Growth and Increased Volatility

Black Hat: Elliptic curve cryptography coming as smarter algorithms threaten RSA

Rapid advances in math techniques signal the eventual demise of the currently standard crypto systems

Qualcomm calls out eight-core processors as ‘dumb’

Rival MediaTek is planning on releasing its own eight-core processor in the fourth quarter

China Mobile unveils company branded handsets, targets low-end

China Mobile wants more control over its devices and wants to better promote its services, according to analyst

Researchers demo exploits that bypass Windows 8 Secure Boot

The attacks are possible because of UEFI security oversights by PC manufacturers, researchers said

Data center innovator Ken Brill dies at 68

Brill founded the Uptime Institute, invented the dual power supply for servers and was a spirited speaker at conferences

Understanding incident response: 5 tips to make IR work for you

Incident response is a plan that evolves over time to keep your organization best prepared against likely threats.

Facebook embedded posts good for business

Analysts say new embedded post program could boost Facebook's business users

Google rekindles Motorola legacy with X8 chipset

Google's backing helped one unit from the original Motorola get back to chip design

ITC expected to rule on Samsung sales ban next week

The US trade body says it will complete its investigation of alleged patent infringements on Aug. 9

Icahn files lawsuit to force Friday vote on Dell buyout

Investor Carl Icahn filed the lawsuit in an attempt to give Friday's shareholder vote on Dell-Silver Lake's buyout proposal a go

USB will soon catch up to Thunderbolt with 10Gbps speeds

SuperSpeed USB 3.1 specification means products should be in full swing by 2015

Ken Brill, the man who defined the data center, dies

The founder of the UpTime Institute was 69

How to Smooth IT-Business Friction

Windows 8 share growth slows

Gains a third as much user share in July as it did in June, only half its nine-month average

Former NSA analysts start company to research zero-day vulnerabilities in websites

Idea behind Synack is making bug-bounty experts from around the globe -- and the NSA -- available for hire

Moto X comes up short with a high price and no Android 4.3

Still, the new smartphones custom features could help Motorola and Google

Apple to go Retina on iPad Mini

'Inevitable,' says analyst in the face of conflicting reports, especially after Google delivered a high-resolution Nexus 7 for $249

The three extremes of corporate BYOD policies

Almost half of IT pros say their companies cant remote wipe mobile devices

Senators want permanent ban on Internet access taxes

A new bill would extend a ban on Internet-only taxes in place since 1998

Google’s Moto X mimics latest Droids

The Moto X, which has a 4.7-inch screen, will be available through U.S. carriers for $199.99 at the end of this month

iPhone 6 rumor rollup for the week ending August 2

Apple iPhone 6 rumors include: 3-lens camera, fingerprints, iCheapo, LiquidMetal redux

State dumping IBM after IT project runs 42 months late, $60 million over budget

A Pennsylvania state-commissioned study finds blame on both sides, however

Industrial control systems targeted by malicious attackers, research shows

A researcher uses a network of simulated water pump systems to monitor how frequently industrial control systems are attacked

Black Hat: How to create a massive DDoS botnet using cheap online ads

JavaScript in online ads can zombify browsers to carry out denial of service attacks

Samsung: Pay no attention to that code behind the curtain

Google Android news & rumor roundup: Coming clean – or not – on benchmarking skullduggery, plus Chromecast rooted, Android satisfaction, and yes oh thank heavens Android 4.3 has TRIM support.

W3C’s Web Storage technology goes live

The World Wide Web Consortium offers a richer alternative to Internet cookies

Is Amazon really a low-margin cloud business?

Competitor calls out Amazon on being a low-margin cloud provider

Gartner: SaaS contract language regarding security is lacking

SaaS vendors are being "extremely vague" about security and service levels, and customers aren't happy, Gartner says

How to roll your own VPN

Researchers exploit cellular tech flaws to intercept phone calls

Femtocells used to boost corporate cellular coverage can be tweaked to listen in on calls and steal data, researchers say at Black Hat

Email from social media safest, financial services riskiest

NSA chief to Black Hat on surveillance: Don’t believe press reports

Gen. Alexander says security pros can help strike a balance between national security and privacy

U.S. workers found to outperform offshore staff

Interest in contracting for services in the States is 'coming back a little bit,' said research company's chief

Sony stays in profit, revenue grows from strong smartphone sales

The company hopes to benefit from sales of smartphones and the PlayStation 4 this year