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Microsoft sketches out final Windows XP security updates for next week

Also plans to patch Word vulnerability already being exploited by cyber criminals

Apple’s attention problem

The iPhone has been a fashion statement for years, but with market share beginning to slide, Apple needs to re-capture consumers' attention to compete with Android.

Google Plus Outperforms Twitter (Really)

Apple slates WWDC for June 2-6, sets up ticket lottery

Hints at fall launch of iOS 8 and new iPhonesg

SAP wants to make business users head-over-heels for HANA with new MOOC

The course is free of charge and follows one launched for developers last year

Unity beta program helps game developers with Windows Phone 8.1

Unity for Windows Phone 8.1 is available for experienced developers

5 Technology Initiatives and Reforms IT Wants in Washington

7 all-in-one security suites: Anti-malware for all your devices

Microsoft teases touch-first Office for Windows

But declines to talk about a release timetable

Gigamon goes modular at Interop

One of the more interesting announcements I saw from the first couple of days at Interop is Gigamon's Multi Purpose Visibility Fabric Node.